Sally

Female

What does Sally mean?

a venture off the beaten path

What's the origin of Sally?

Hebrew

How is Sally pronounced?

ˈsæli

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

There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some people might say that Sally is a cute name for a cat, while others might say that it is not a particularly unique or interesting name. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide what they think about the name Sally.

Is Sally a good cat name?

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

Sally is found in these categories:

cute cat names
cute

This moniker evokes sweetness and charm, often linked to adorable characters.

spooky cat names
spooky

She's named after a haunting character from Nightmare Before Christmas.

playful cat names
playful

Sally means "leap" or "jump", perfect for frisky, energetic felines.

Popularity

Based on likes, Sally ranks #131 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

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

As of December 2024, Sally 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, Sally was viewed 23 times, and liked 1 times.

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CatLover (California, United States)
My pet cat is named Sally too. I think it's the perfect name for a 1yo calico. I think the bright side of it being just #154 and rare is that now it's unique :)
March 06, 2024

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Jasmine (Ohio, United States)
My kitten is named Sally I think it is an adorable name for a cat 🐈 It's simple but cute asf I love it
January 29, 2024

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Nancy (Kansas, United States)
This name is adorable! My cat is named sally after nightmare before Christmas. I personally think the rating should be higher than #154!
September 17, 2023

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