Looking for something unique? Cat names that begin with Y often feel rare and refreshing, much like the personality of a cat who’s both curious and calm. Whether your feline has a youthful spirit or a mellow demeanor, you’ll find names here that truly stand out.
Male Cat Names
YuccaNamed after the resilient desert plant. Breeds: Somali, Manx, Himalayan. |
YoungIdeal for kittens and young at heart cats. Breeds: Scottish Fold, Chartreux, Pixie-bob. |
YawningIdeal for lazy, relaxed cats. Breeds: Ragdoll, British Shorthair, Persian. |
YeomanOld English occupation-based name. Breeds: British Shorthair, Scottish Fold, Selkirk Rex. |
YardstickNamed after the measuring tool. Breeds: Maine Coon, Bengal, Siamese. |
YolkSuits cats with yellowish or golden fur. Breeds: Persian, British Shorthair, Ragdoll. |
YeseniaSpanish origin, meaning ‘flower’. Breeds: Abyssinian, Sphynx, Maine Coon. |
YakimaNative American origin, named after Yakima River. Breeds: American Bobtail, Maine Coon, Ocicat. |
YuletidPerfect for cats born in the holiday season. Breeds: Ragamuffin, Siberian, Maine Coon. |
YardbirdBest for cats that love outdoor play. Breeds: Bengal, Abyssinian, Oriental Shorthair. |
YippiFor cats with a lot of energy. Breeds: Siamese, Abyssinian, Bengal. |
YoYoName to reflect a playful and energetic nature. Breeds: Bengal, Abyssinian, Manx |
YanniInspired by the popular Greek musician. Breeds: Greek Island Cat, Siamese, Maine Coon |
YarisAuto-inspired name for fast, nimble cats. Breeds: Abyssinian, Bengal, Siamese |
YippeeA happy name for energetic kittens. Breeds: Bengal, Abyssinian, Maine Coon |
YukkyA teasing name for an adorable cat. Breeds: Siamese, Scottish Fold, Maine Coon |
YvesInspired by French culture. Breeds: Chartreux, Maine Coon, Persian |
YukioJapanese name meaning “snow boy”. Breeds: Japanese Bobtail, Maine Coon, Siamese |
YulanInspired by Chinese culture. Breeds: Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon |
YongA Chinese name meaning “brave”. Breeds: Siamese, Maine Coon, Persian |
YasirAn Arabic name meaning “wealthy.” Breeds: Persian, Maine Coon, British Shorthair |
YasperA twist on Jasper, meaning “treasurer.” Breeds: Persian, Ragdoll, Maine Coon |
YulShort and memorable, meaning “beyond the horizon.” Breeds: Russian Blue, Burmese, Sphynx |
YogurtFor a cat who’s white and sweet. Breeds: Siamese, British Shorthair, Persian |
YuriusA regal name for a royal kitty. Breeds: Persian, Russian Blue, British Shorthair |
YapFor a vocal cat who loves to “talk”. Breeds: Siamese, Bengal, Sphynx |
YulemanA festive name for a cat born around Christmas. Breeds: Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon |
YvorA unique name, perfect an uncommon pet. Breeds: Maine Coon, Scottish Fold, Persian |
YashIndian name, meaning “fame” or “glory”. Breeds: Bengal, Bombay, Siamese |
YorkieA playful cat with the spirit of a terrier. Breeds: Bengal, Siamese, Abyssinian |
Female Cat Names
YazzieA playful, American Indian name. Breeds: Bobtail, Persian, American Shorthair. |
YamileAn Arabic name meaning ‘beautiful’. Breeds: Himalayan, Siamese, Persian. |
YolantaAn intriguing name of Greek origin. Breeds: Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Sphynx. |
YuliaThe Russian form of Julia. Breeds: Persian, Siamese, Scottish Fold. |
YabbyAn unusual yet adorable name. Breeds: Ragdoll, Abyssinian, Bengal. |
YentiAn affectionate and sweet name. Breeds: Munchkin, Manx, Maine Coon. |
YucaAn exotic and interesting name. Breeds: Balinese, Siamese, Bombay. |
YolanaExotic name with a unique sound. Breeds: Persian, Ragamuffin, Russian Blue. |
YvonnaA charming name meaning ‘yew tree’. Breeds: Siamese, Korat, Ocicat. |
YolandiAn unusual name with a unique sound. Breeds: Maine Coon, Siamese, British Shorthair. |
YvelineFrench origin, means ‘archer’. Breeds: Siamese, Scottish Fold, Munchkin. |
YachneHebrew origin, meaning ‘gracious’. Breeds: Russian Blue, Persian, Ragdoll. |
YildizTurkish name meaning ‘star’. Breeds: Van, Bully Blue, Somali. |
YaminahArabic name meaning ‘right and proper’. Breeds: Abyssinian, Persian, Bengal. |
YanitzaGreek origin, means ‘God’s gift’. Breeds: Maine Coon, Siamese, Ragamuffin. |
YemenaHebrew name meaning ‘right hand’. Breeds: Siamese, Abyssinian, Bengal. |
YaniraRefers to a ‘nymph’ in Greek mythology. Breeds: Turkish Angora, Persian, Scottish Fold. |
YanicaMeans ‘God is gracious’ in Hebrew. Breeds: Bombay, Maine Coon, Siberian. |
YonaPerfect for a gentle, good-hearted cat. Breeds: Birman, Persian, Ragdoll |
YokiPrefect for a happy-as-a-kitten cat. Breeds: Chartreux, Munchkin, Oriental |
YalenaIt fits a soft and tender cat. Breeds: Russian Blue, Chinchilla, Maine Coon |
YnezFit for a youthful, playful female cat. Breeds: Manx, Scottish Fold, American Curl |
YoliePerfect for an energetic, sprightly cat. Breeds: Bengal, Abyssinian, Siamese |
YumiCharming and striking. Breeds: American Shorthair, Siamese, Himalayan |
YazmineEnergetic and curious. Breeds: American Shorthair, Ragamuffin, Manx |
YolnaCompassionate and lovable. Breeds: Burmese, Norwegian Forest, Scottish Fold |
YoanaBold, confident. Breeds: Devon Rex, Bengal, Persian |
YellaSoft-spoken, shy. Breeds: Cornish Rex, Siamese, Persian |
YannieCurious and playful. Breeds: Siberian, Maine Coon, Bombay |
YemaSweet and loyal. Breeds: British Shorthair, Ragdoll, Bengal |
YoraAdventurous and active. Breeds: American Shorthair, Russian Blue, Siamese |
YuziAthletic and playful. Breeds: Abyssinian, Bengal, Siamese |
YanetPatient and friendly. Breeds: Persian, Ragdoll, Maine Coon |
YiqiAthletic, playful. Breeds: Bengal, Sphynx, Siamese |
YoshieJoyful and uplifting. Breeds: Maine Coon, Siberian, Bombay |
YuniaGentle, affectionate. Breeds: Ragdoll, Persian, Maine Coon |
YaretziOptimistic, cheerful. Breeds: Siamese, Bengal, Abyssinian |
YazzyCharming and energetic. Breeds: Maine Coon, Siamese, Bengal |
YoliaRoyal and luxurious. Breeds: Persian, British Shorthair, Bengal |
YassyIntelligent and curious. Breeds: Maine Coon, Bombay, Siamese |