Kirby

Male

What does Kirby mean?

A surname derived from a place name meaning "church settlement" in Old English.

What's the origin of Kirby?

English

How is Kirby pronounced?

ˈkɜːbi

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness. It could also suggest that you are a fan of video games or cartoons, as Kirby is a popular character from the Nintendo franchise.

Is Kirby a good cat name?

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

Kirby is found in these categories:

sporty cat names
sporty

Named after a famous baseball player, Jack Kirby.

Popularity

Based on likes, Kirby ranks #379 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kirby was, over the past 30 days, the 640th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Kirby 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, Kirby was viewed 28 times, and liked 0 times.

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Catherine Brown (British Columbia, Canada)
Love the name Kerby for my female kitty….she sure knows her rather unique name.
April 09, 2024

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