Cat Names by Zodiac Sign

Cats already act like they were born under a lucky star, so why not name yours like it? Whether you go by your kitten's actual birthday or just the personality they're showing off at three weeks old, the zodiac is a fun, ready-made theme for a name. Below are names for all twelve signs, grouped by the traits each one is known for. Want to keep rolling past this list? Spin the cat name generator or swipe through the whole catalog on Cat Name Tinder.

A quick note on how to use this. If you know when your cat was born, match the sign to the date. If you don't (most rescue and shelter cats arrive with a mystery birthday), pick the sign whose personality fits the cat in front of you. A bossy, fearless kitten is an Aries at heart no matter what the calendar says. You can also lean on the four elements: fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) suit bold, fiery names; earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) like grounded, cozy ones; air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) fit clever and airy picks; and water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) call for moody, dreamy names.

Aries cat names: bold, fast, and fearless

Aries (March 21 to April 19) is the ram, a fire sign ruled by Mars. An Aries cat is the one who charges the vacuum, claims the highest shelf, and treats every closed door as a personal insult. Give that kind of energy a name with some heat and muscle behind it.

Taurus cat names: cozy, sweet, and food-motivated

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) is the bull, an earth sign ruled by Venus, and a Taurus cat is all about comfort: the warmest blanket, the sunniest spot, and dinner served on time. Food names and soft, homey names fit this sign better than any other, which is why the kitchen is such a rich place to look.

Gemini cat names: clever, playful, and a little two-faced

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) is the twins, an air sign ruled by Mercury. A Gemini cat is curious, chatty, and switches from cuddle-monster to chaos-gremlin in a single afternoon. Names with a playful double meaning, or just a quick, clever sound, suit this restless sign.

Cancer cat names: gentle, homey, and moon-ruled

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) is the crab, a water sign ruled by the Moon. A Cancer cat is the soft one, the lap-sitter, the cat who follows you room to room and sulks when you pack a suitcase. Because this sign is ruled by the Moon, lunar names are a natural fit, and they happen to sound lovely too.

Leo cat names: regal, golden, and made to be adored

Leo (July 23 to August 22) is the lion, a fire sign ruled by the Sun, and honestly the most cat-like sign of all. A Leo cat expects to be admired, photographed, and obeyed. Give that majesty a name that sounds like royalty or a sun god. If your Leo also happens to be ginger, the orange cat names list pairs perfectly with this sign.

Virgo cat names: tidy, gentle, and earthy

Virgo (August 23 to September 22) is the maiden, an earth sign ruled by Mercury. A Virgo cat is the fastidious one, grooming for an hour, lining up toys, judging your housekeeping. Clean, natural names with a calm, herbal feel suit this thoughtful sign.

Libra cat names: charming, balanced, and beautiful

Libra (September 23 to October 22) is the scales, an air sign ruled by Venus. A Libra cat is the charmer: sociable, photogenic, and allergic to conflict. Pretty, balanced names with a little glamour fit this aesthetic-loving sign best.

Scorpio cat names: intense, mysterious, and magnetic

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) is the scorpion, a water sign ruled by Pluto and Mars. A Scorpio cat is the brooding one: watching from the dark, fiercely loyal to exactly one person, and unknowable to everyone else. Dark, dramatic names suit this sign, and they line up neatly with the black cat names collection.

Sagittarius cat names: adventurous, free, and outdoorsy

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21) is the archer, a fire sign ruled by Jupiter. A Sagittarius cat is the explorer: bolting out open doors, climbing the tallest tree, treating the windowsill like a passport. Big-sky, wanderer names fit this restless, optimistic sign.

Capricorn cat names: ambitious, dignified, and a bit of a boss

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19) is the sea-goat, an earth sign ruled by Saturn. A Capricorn cat is the serious one: disciplined, patient, and quietly convinced they should be running the household (they are). Strong, stately names with a hint of authority suit this sign.

Aquarius cat names: quirky, original, and ahead of their time

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18) is the water-bearer, an air sign ruled by Uranus. An Aquarius cat is the weird one, in the best way: independent, inventive, and doing something no other cat would think to do. Unusual, futuristic, one-of-a-kind names suit this sign, and there are plenty more in the unique cat names list.

Pisces cat names: dreamy, gentle, and a little mystical

Pisces (February 19 to March 20) is the fish, a water sign ruled by Neptune. A Pisces cat is the soft dreamer: sensitive, affectionate, and often found gazing at nothing in particular. Watery, artistic, slightly magical names suit this last and gentlest sign of the zodiac.

Still deciding? Narrow it down by browsing all the name categories, check the most popular cat names for this year, or let fate choose with the cat name generator. Curious about the astrology behind each sign, the elements, the ruling planets, the personality traits? Our friends at AstrologyBay cover all twelve signs in depth.