Rusty

Unisex

What does Rusty mean?

impaired in skill by neglect

What's the origin of Rusty?

Old English

How is Rusty pronounced?

ˈrʌsti

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

There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some people might say that Rusty is a name that reflects your personality or that it is a nickname that you like. Others might say that it is a name that is easy to remember or that it is unique.

Is Rusty a good cat name?

Rusty 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. Rusty is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Rusty is found in these categories:

traditional cat names
traditional

Many old tales and cartoons feature felines named Rusty.

fall cat names
fall

Autumn leaves turning a similar hue inspired this moniker.

brown cat names
brown

Rusty nails share the same color as these feline furballs.

tortoiseshell cat names
tortoiseshell

Their coat colors resemble old, weathered metal.

Popularity

Based on likes, Rusty ranks #33 with users of MeowNames.com.

Rusty is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Rusty is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rusty was, over the past 30 days, the 547th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Rusty 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, Rusty was viewed 33 times, and liked 1 times.

Cat names like Rusty:

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Meaning: A precious metal, usually yellow in color.
Meaning: Heroic, violent, determined warrior.
Meaning: characterized by violent emotions or behavior

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