Rigel

Unisex

What does Rigel mean?

Also known as Beta Orionis, one of the brightest stars in the sky.

What's the origin of Rigel?

Arabic

How is Rigel pronounced?

ˈraɪdʒəl

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

Naming your cat Rigel suggests that you have an appreciation for astronomy and the night sky. It could also suggest that you have a creative and imaginative side.

Is Rigel a good cat name?

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

Rigel is found in these categories:

celestial cat names
celestial

This star-inspired moniker hails from Orion's constellation!

Popularity

Based on likes, Rigel ranks #1,141 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rigel was, over the past 30 days, the 2508th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

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

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