Selkie

Female

What does Selkie mean?

Mythical creature that can transform from seal to human form.

What's the origin of Selkie?

Celtic

How is Selkie pronounced?

/ˈsɛlkiː/

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

Naming your cat Selkie suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and folklore. It could also suggest that you have a creative and imaginative side.

Is Selkie a good cat name?

Selkie 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. Selkie isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Selkie is found in these categories:

gothic cat names
gothic

Mystical creatures from Scottish folklore inspire this eerie moniker.

Popularity

Based on likes, Selkie ranks #2,950 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Selkie was, over the past 30 days, the 936th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of September 2024, Selkie 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, Selkie was viewed 16 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Selkie:

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