Oban

Unisex

What does Oban mean?

Little bay in Gaelic.

What's the origin of Oban?

Gaelic

How is Oban pronounced?

ˈoʊbæn

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

With a cat named Oban, you're clearly a lover of mystery, adventure, and perhaps a fine Scotch whisky. Your feline friend's name suggests a sophisticated palate and a penchant for the unique, hinting at a personality that's as intriguing as a Scottish highland mist.

Is Oban a good cat name?

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

Oban is found in these categories:

scottish cat names
scottish

A coastal town in Scotland, known for its whisky distillery.

Popularity

Based on likes, Oban ranks #3,976 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Oban was, over the past 30 days, the 4463rd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of November 2024, Oban 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, Oban was viewed 19 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Oban:

Meaning: A city in Scotland, derived from the Gaelic term for "meadow dwelling".
Meaning: A diminutive of the Irish name Ruairí, meaning "red king".
Meaning: Strong protector.
Meaning: A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "spacious fort" or "great hill".
Meaning: A Scottish city on the east coast of Scotland.
Meaning: A Scottish origin name referring to a church settlement. It's also associated with a pattern used in textile design.

Comments icon Comments (0)

Be the first to leave a comment.

Let us know what you think of Oban as a cat name!