Before bringing home a new cat, you’ll have some important decisions to make. One of the first should be who will be your cat’s veterinarian, but before you establish care for your pet, you’ll need a name for their account.
Choosing a cat name can be a daunting task, given how many options are out there. One way to narrow your choices is to stick with names that start with a single letter, such as N. Here are the most popular cat names that start with N, plus some other amazing choices to consider.
The 5 Most Popular Cat Names That Start with N
1. Norbert
Norbert is not only popular but also the top trending cat name in 2023. Uses of the name are up 156% this year over the last. If you’re a cat owner who likes to keep up with the latest trends, this might be the perfect cat’s name for you. This unique name won’t suit every cat, so take the time to get to know your pet before you decide if he’s a Norbert.
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2. Nya
Given the popularity of Sex and the City, it’s no surprise that the reboot of the show, And Just Like That, is also a hit with viewers. Cat names inspired by the TV series gained popularity this year. Uses of the name Nya, inspired by the character Nya Wallace, increased by 5%. Interestingly, the names of most of the original show’s characters were down in 2023, except for Charlotte, which increased by 3%.
3. Neil
Cat names inspired by the popular and critically acclaimed TV series The Bear remain favorites of kitty owners. The name Neil is the 7th most popular moniker taken from this show. Although the use of Neil decreased by 13% in 2023, the character played by real-life chef Matty Matheson still has plenty of namesake cats roaming the homes of America.
With a new season of the show expected to drop in 2024, we can expect cat names from The Bear to remain in favor.
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4. Natalie
Female kittens can also get their names from The Bear. Natalie, the given name of Abby Elliot’s character, is the 10th most popular name from the show. Uses of this name decreased by 23% in 2023, but with so many other celebrities named Natalie, it’s tough to know who’s responsible for the drop. Natalie will have another chance at popularity when The Bear goes back into production early next year.
5. Neptune
Out-of-this-world cat names trended up in 2023, including that of the blue planet Neptune. This name seems like it would fit a cool, beautiful cat. It’s also an excellent option for kitties with blue eyes or fur. Maybe a Russian Blue? Uses of the name Neptune were up 33% in 2023 compared to the year before. It was the third most popular planet name, trailing Earth and Saturn.
Other Great Names That Start with N
They didn’t earn a seat at the popular kid’s table, but that doesn’t mean you should write them off. Here are other great cat names that start with N.
Niko
Nemo
Nugget
Ninja
Nash
Nibbler
Neo
Napoleon
Nigel
Ned
Nate
Norman
Nacho
Noah
Neville
Newt
Nimbus
Nero
Newman
Noodle
Nadal
Nino
Novak
Nixon
Nile
Nutella
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Napa
Nectar
Nutmeg
Nougat
Netflix
Nomad
Nico
Naan
Nester
Nike
Nadia
Night
Nyx
Nirvana
Nanny
Naveah
Nala
Nefertiti
Norma
Nova
Nola
Noel
Nolan
Nathaniel
Nora
Natasha
Nikita
Noir
Nymphadora
Narnia
Nagini
Nairobi
Nilla
Nyssa
Naomi
Nancy
Narcissa
Nell
Nymeria
Nightshade
Nimue
Nanette
Neko
Nebula
Nesquik
Nando
Nerd
Neve
Nas
Nat
Nigella
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Nitro
Noche
Nadine
Nori
Nickel
Newton
Nudge
Nevada
November
Nutty
Naya
No
Naima
Nicolas
Neeson
Narco
Nolan
Nomar
Nunya
Nerf
Net
Neymar
Nester
Nissan
Nashville
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Naveed
North
Nantucket
Nettle
Nutter Butter
Nope
Nick Fury
Nautilus
Nintendo
Neanderthal
Nunchuk
Nub
Nubbins
Nun
Nemesis
Nip
Napster
Newell
Newport
Nox
Nina
Niche
Nanook
Naughty
Nice
Conclusion
Any of these 130+ cat names that start with N could be the right fit for your cat, but you won’t always know right away. As soon as you choose your cat’s new name, start using it frequently to help them learn it.
Get your cat’s attention with food and say their name as you offer them tasty treats. And don’t forget to register your kitty’s microchip with their new name and add the information to their collar or tag.
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