Diesel

Unisex

What does Diesel mean?

German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)

What's the origin of Diesel?

German

How is Diesel pronounced?

ˈdiːzəl

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

There are many things that could say about someone if they named their cat Diesel, but the most likely explanation is that the person is a fan of the diesel engine.

Is Diesel a good cat name?

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

Diesel is found in these categories:

tough cat names
tough

Diesel fuels big trucks, symbolizing strength, power, and unstoppable force.

cute cat names
cute

Strong yet adorable, like a tiny engine purring with power!

fat cat names
fat

Heavy like a truck, slow to start but powerful when moving.

badass cat names
badass

Strong, like a truck engine, and cool like Vin from Fast & Furious.

big cat names
big

Powerful, robust and loud, just like a rumbling diesel engine.

literary cat names
literary

Named after a famous author's character, it's a bookworm's favorite.

tortoiseshell cat names
tortoiseshell

Their coats mirror the mixed, smoky hues of spilled fuel.

country cat names
country

Reminiscent of big trucks and rural life, often associated with Southern charm.

Popularity

Based on likes, Diesel ranks #272 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Diesel was, over the past 30 days, the 27th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Diesel 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, Diesel was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

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