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If you’re on the hunt for a special name for your new cat, why not consider giving them a Greek name? There are plenty of aspects of Grecian life to draw inspiration from. In fact, I found 125 great names to choose from. Whether you’re a history buff, a mythology enthusiast, or simply appreciate the beauty of the Greek language, there’s a perfect name on this list for you. Explore these options to find the ideal name that resonates with both you and your new feline companion.
Greek Cat Names for Male Cats
These names stem from Greek gods, other figures in Greek mythology, and even common Greek names. You’re sure to find a charming boy cat name here.
Achilles (Αχιλλεύς) – A hero who fought in the Trojan War.
Adonis (Άδωνις) – A mortal whoAphrodite fell in love with.
Ajax (Αίας) – A hero also known as Ajax the Great.
Andrew (Ανδρέας) – A Greek name that means “strong and manly.”
Apollo (Απόλλων) – The god of the sun, archery, music, prophecy, healing, and more.
Ares (Άρης) – The god of war.
Aristos (Άριστος) – This Greek name means “nobility” and is reminiscent of the movie The Aristocats.
Athos (Άθως) – A giant who fought Poseidon.
Atlas (Ἄτλας) – A titan who carried heaven on his shoulders as a punishment, which was given to him by Zeus.
Basil (Βασίλειος) – An upper class name meaning “royalty.”
Cerberus (Κέρβερος) – The three-headed dog that guards the underworld.
Chaos (Χάος) – The void that existed before the universe was created.
Charon (Χάρων) – The ferryman who escorts the dead into the underworld.
Christophoros (Χριστόφορος) – The Greek form of Christopher.
Chronos (Χρόνος) – The god of timing.
Corfu (Κέρκυρα) – A Greek island.
Delos (Δήλος) – A small island on which Apollo was said to have been born.
Demetris (Δημήτρης) – A Greek name that means “devoted to the goddess Demeter.”
Ermis (Ερμής) – The modern version of the Greek name Hermes.
Eros (Έρως) – The god of passion, fertility, and love.
Hades (Άδης) – The god of the underworld.
Hector (Ἕκτωρ) – A Trojan prince who fought for Troy in the Trojan War.
Helios (Ἥλιος) – The god of the sun.
Hercules (Ἡρακλῆς) – A strong demigod, son of Zeus.
Hermes (Ἑρμῆς) – The messenger of the Olympian gods.
Hyperion (Ὑπερίων) – The titan god of heavenly light.
Hypnos (Ὕπνος) – The god of sleep.
Icarus (Ἴκαρος) – The son of the craftsman Daedalus who created the Labyrinth.
Leander (Λέανδρος) – A young man who falls in love with a priestess (Hero) and swims across the Hellespont every night to visit her.
Leon (Λέων) – “Lion” in Greek.
Leonidas (Λεωνίδας) – A Greek name that means “son of a lion.”
Linus (Λίνος) – A Greek name that means “yellow-haired.”
Midas (Μίδας) – A king who turned everything he touched into gold.
Milos (Μήλος) – A mythical island where Aphrodite (the goddess of beauty and love) lived.
Morpheus (Μορφέας) – The god of dreams and sleep.
Narcissus (Νάρκισσος) – A hunter who fell in love with his own reflection.
Nikolaos (Νικόλαος) – A Greek form of the more modern name Nicholas.
Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς) – A hero who created the plan of the Trojan horse.
Orion (Ὠρίων) – A famous huntsman, and also a constellation.
Orpheus (Ὀρφεύς) – A prophet and musician.
Pegasus (Πήγασος) – A winged horse.
Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν) – The god of the sea and water, earthquakes, and horses.
Santorini (Σαντορίνη) – A mythical island created when Poseiden’s son Euphemus threw a lump of earth into the sea.
Sebastian (Σεβαστιανός) – A Greek name that means “revered.”
Serifos (Σέριφος) – A mythical island.
Sirius (Σείριος) – The brightest star in the sky, also known as the dog star (making this an ironic name for a cat!).
Sparta (Σπάρτη) – A city-state in ancient Greece that is best known for its military.
Syros (Σύρος) – A Greek island.
Thanos (Θάνος) – The personification of death itself.
Titan (Τιτάν) – The elder gods who ruled before the Olympians.
Triton (Τρίτων) – A sea god who was half man, half fish.
Typhon (Τυφῶν) – A fire-breathing dragon with 100 heads, said to be the strongest monster of all.
Zephyrus (Ζέφυρος) – The god of the west wind and messenger of spring.
Zephyr (Ζέφυρος) – A shortened version of Zephyrus.
Zeus (Ζεύς) – The god of the sky.
Greek Cat Names for Female Cats
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In the next 59 names, we have not only Greek goddesses, but also the names of Greek islands, cities, and more. We’ve also sprinkled in a few common Greek names, like Alexandra and Theodora.
Alcmene (Ἀλκμήνη) – The mother of Heracles, son of Zues.
Alexandra (Αλεξάνδρα) – A Greek name that means “defender of man.”
Anastasia (Αναστασία) – A Greek name that means “resurrection.”
Aphrodite (Ἀφροδίτη) – The goddess of love and beauty.
Artemis (Ἄρτεμις) – The goddess of wild animals, hunting, and childbirth.
Asteria (Ἀστερία) – The Titan goddess of shooting stars.
Astraea (Ἀστραία) – The goddess of innocence, purity, justice, and precision.
Athena (Ἀθηνᾶ) – The goddess of wisdom and war.
Bastet (Βαστέτ) – The goddess of protection, health, and pleasure.
Bia (Βία) – The personification of great force.
Calista (Καλλιστώ) – A Greek name that means “most beautiful.”
Calliope (Καλλιόπη) – The Muse of poetry and song.
Callisto (Καλλιστώ) – A nymph who hunted alongside Artemis.
Calyx (κάλυκας) – A variant of Calyce, a name often seen in Greek myths.
Cassandra (Κασσάνδρα) – Though she had the gift of prophecy, she was cursed by Apollo to never be believed.
Ceto (Κητώ) – The goddess of sea monsters.
Chloe (Χλόη) – The goddess of agriculture and fertility.
Chloris (Χλωρίς) – The goddess of flowers.
Circe (Κίρκη) – The goddess of magic.
Crete (Κρήτη) – A large island where Zeus was born.
Cyrene (Κυρήνη) – A nymph who wrestled a lion.
Daphne (Δάφνη) – The personification of the laurel tree.
Delphina (Δελφίνα) – A Greek name that means “from the town of Delphi.”
Demeter (Δημήτηρ) – The goddess of the harvest.
Dorothea (Δωροθέα) – A Greek name that means “gift of god.”
Electra (Ἠλέκτρα) – The human daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra.
Eos (Ἠώς) – The goddess of the dawn.
Eris (Ἔρις) – The personification of strife.
Europa (Ευρώπη) – The mythical Greek figure who Europe was said to be named after.
Eurydice (Εὐρυδίκη) – Daughter of Apollo and wife of Orpheus.
Evangelia (Ευαγγελία) A Greek name that means “good news.”
Evia (Εύβοια) – A large Greek island.
Gaia (Γαῖα) – The personification of Earth.
Hecate (Ἑκάτη) – The goddess of witchcraft, ghosts, and the night.
Helen (Ἑλένη) – The most beautiful woman in the world of Greek mythology, whose abduction caused the Trojan War.
Hera (Ἥρα) – The queen of the gods and the goddess of birth and marriage.
Hestia (Ἑστία) – The goddess of the hearth and home.
Icaria (Ικαρία) – A Greek island named after Icarus.
Iris (Ἶρις) – The goddess of the rainbow.
Kea (Κέα)– A Greek island.
Larisa (Λάρισα) – A nymph in Greek mythology.
Maia (Μαῖα) – Goddess of the fields.
Medea (Μήδεια) – A sorceress.
Medusa (Μέδουσα) – A monster who has snakes in place of hair.
Melinoe (Μελινόη) – The goddess of ghosts and spirits.
Nemesis (Νέμεσις) – The goddess of revenge.
Nike (Νίκη) – The goddess of victory.
Nyx (Νύξ) – The goddess of night.
Olympia (Ὀλυμπία) – A major religious site dedicated to worshiping Zeus.
Pandora (Πανδώρα) – The first woman.
Patras (Πάτρα) – A city in Greece.
Persephone (Περσεφόνη) – Queen of the underworld.
Phoebe (Φοίβη) – The goddess of intellect.
Psyche (Ψυχή) – The goddess of the soul.
Rhea (Ῥέα) – The goddess of motherhood.
Selene (Σελήνη)– The goddess of the moon.
Thalia (Θάλεια) – The goddess of comedy and poetry.
Thetis (Θέτις) – The goddess of the sea.
Theodora (Θεοδώρα) – A Greek name that means “gift of god.”
Historical Greek Names for Cats
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These last few are the names of historical Greek figures including famous playwrights, philosophers, and more.
Alexander (Αλέξανδρος) – After Alexander the Great.
Aristophanes (Ἀριστοφάνης) – A Greek playwright.
Aristotle (Ἀριστοτέλης) – A Greek philosopher.
Democritus (Δημόκριτος) – A Greek philosopher known for his atomic theory of the universe.
Dorian (Δωριεύς) – A tribe in ancient Greece.
Hippocrates (Ἱπποκράτης) – A famous Greek physician.
Homer (Ὅμηρος) – The Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Plato (Πλάτων) – A philosopher who taught Aristotle.
Sappho (Σαπφώ) – A Greek poet.
Socrates (Σωκράτης) – A Greek philosopher.
Sophocles (Σοφοκλής) – A Greek playwright who wrote tragedies.
I hope you found plenty of inspiration for naming your new cat or kitten on this list. Greek names are so stunning, and Greek mythology is an endless source of name inspiration.
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About Katelynn Sobus
Katelynn is a freelance pet content writer who has written a variety of pet articles, including breed portfolios and care guides. She uses her experience as a lifelong pet owner to write expert content about cats, dogs, and small pets.
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