Basil

Male

What does Basil mean?

leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried

What's the origin of Basil?

Greek

How is Basil pronounced?

ˈbeɪzəl

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

Basil is a common name for cats, so it doesn't say much about you.

Is Basil a good cat name?

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

Basil is found in these categories:

food cat names
food

Named after a popular herb used in cooking.

flower cat names
flower

This feline moniker stems from a plant often found in gardens.

Popularity

Based on likes, Basil ranks #1,093 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Basil was, over the past 30 days, the 2475th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of October 2024, Basil is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less 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, Basil was viewed 22 times, and liked 0 times.

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