Ballast

Unisex

What does Ballast mean?

A heavy substance used to improve stability and control.

What's the origin of Ballast?

Dutch

How is Ballast pronounced?

ˈbæləst

What does it say about you to have a cat named Ballast?

With a cat named Ballast, you're clearly a nautical enthusiast with a quirky sense of humor. You appreciate stability and balance, just like a ship's ballast, but also enjoy the unexpected, like a cat chasing its tail.

Is Ballast a good cat name?

Ballast has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Ballast isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Ballast is found in these categories:

ocean cat names
ocean

Ships use heavy material, called ballast, for stability at sea.

Popularity

Based on likes, Ballast ranks #3,106 with users of MeowNames.com.

Ballast is not a common cat name. If you love to stand out, this is a very good thing!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ballast was, over the past 30 days, the 4117th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Ballast is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Ballast was viewed 6 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Ballast:

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Meaning: Relating to the beach or seaside.
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Meaning: Low or down in Spanish.

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