Hornby

Unisex

What does Hornby mean?

A place where deer antlers grow.

What's the origin of Hornby?

English

How is Hornby pronounced?

/hɔːnbi/

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for the classic British railway system, or perhaps a fondness for the works of the British author J.B. Priestley.

Is Hornby a good cat name?

Hornby 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. Hornby isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Hornby is found in these categories:

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hipster

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Popularity

Based on likes, Hornby ranks #3,962 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hornby was, over the past 30 days, the 1751st ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of October 2024, Hornby 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, Hornby was viewed 10 times, and liked 0 times.

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