Proteus

Male

What does Proteus mean?

Shape-shifting.

What's the origin of Proteus?

Greek

How is Proteus pronounced?

/ˈproʊtiəs/

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

Naming your cat Proteus suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a creative imagination. It also suggests that you are open to change and enjoy exploring new ideas.

Is Proteus a good cat name?

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

Proteus is found in these categories:

celestial cat names
celestial

Named after a moon of Neptune, it's out of this world!

Popularity

Based on likes, Proteus ranks #3,912 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Proteus was, over the past 30 days, the 3736th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of September 2024, Proteus 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, Proteus was viewed 9 times, and liked 0 times.

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