Banshee

Unisex

What does Banshee mean?

(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death

What's the origin of Banshee?

Celtic

How is Banshee pronounced?

/ˈbænʃiː/

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

There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some people might say that it reflects your personality or your interests, while others might say that it is simply a cool name.

Is Banshee a good cat name?

Banshee has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Banshee isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Banshee is found in these categories:

comic book cat names
comic

This name references a shrieking, mythical creature, adding playful spookiness.

spiritual cat names
spiritual

This name references ghostly figures from Irish folklore.

gothic cat names
gothic

Screaming spirits from Irish folklore make this feline moniker eerily enchanting.

unique cat names
unique

This spooky moniker references Irish folklore's wailing spirits.

musical cat names
musical

This name echoes a wailing Irish spirit, known for her haunting melodies.

Popularity

Based on likes, Banshee ranks #487 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Banshee isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Banshee was, over the past 30 days, the 456th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of November 2024, Banshee 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, Banshee was viewed 31 times, and liked 2 times.

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