Skunk

Unisex

What does Skunk mean?

A small North American mammal known for its ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.

What's the origin of Skunk?

Algonquian

How is Skunk pronounced?

skʌŋk

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

With a cat named Skunk, you're clearly a lover of irony and whimsy. You're not afraid to be unique, and you have a knack for finding beauty in the unexpected. Your sense of humor is as distinctive as your feline friend's name.

Is Skunk a good cat name?

Skunk is a one-syllable cat name, making it succinct and fast to say. Skunk isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Skunk is found in these categories:

animal cat names
animal

This moniker references their shared nocturnal and solitary habits.

striped cat names
striped

They share similar black and white fur patterns with the stinky critter.

Popularity

Based on likes, Skunk ranks #4,046 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Skunk was, over the past 30 days, the 4412th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Skunk 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, Skunk was viewed 25 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Skunk:

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