Medusa

Female

What does Medusa mean?

one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles

What's the origin of Medusa?

Mythology

How is Medusa pronounced?

məˈdjuːzə

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

There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some people might say that it reflects your strong personality or your fascination with the mythical creature. Others might say that it reflects your dislike of others or your tendency to be intimidating.

Is Medusa a good cat name?

Medusa has more syllables than most cat names, but if you want to make the name shorter, you can always give your cat a nickname. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Medusa isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Medusa is found in these categories:

spiritual cat names
spiritual

She's a mythical creature from ancient Greek religion and folklore.

mythical cat names
mythical

She's a snake-haired gorgon from ancient Greek lore.

sassy cat names
sassy

She turns people to stone with her fierce, captivating gaze.

gothic cat names
gothic

She's a mythical monster, evoking dark, mysterious, and supernatural vibes.

badass cat names
badass

She's a mythic snake-haired gorgon who turns onlookers into stone!

mischievous cat names
mischievous

Her gaze freezes you, while her snake-like agility causes playful chaos.

big cat names
big

Her gaze freezes you, just like the mythical snake-haired monster.

superhero cat names
superhero

She's named after a powerful, mythical figure with snake hair!

Popularity

Based on likes, Medusa ranks #449 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Medusa was, over the past 30 days, the 343rd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Medusa 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, Medusa was viewed 26 times, and liked 2 times.

Cat names like Medusa:

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Meaning: Warrior Princess of Strength
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Meaning: queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
Meaning: Powerful, independent female warrior.
Meaning: Mysterious, magical, enchanting.

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