Smoky

Unisex

What does Smoky mean?

Dark or shadowy.

What's the origin of Smoky?

Cherokee

How is Smoky pronounced?

ˈsmoʊki

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

That you have a fondness for animals and that you appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Is Smoky a good cat name?

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

Smoky is found in these categories:

black cat names
black

Their fur resembles the color of charcoal after a cozy fire.

Popularity

Based on likes, Smoky ranks #1,212 with users of MeowNames.com.

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Smoky was, over the past 30 days, the 5466th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of November 2024, Smoky 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, Smoky was viewed 28 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Smoky:

Meaning: Mysterious, eerie, or supernatural.
Meaning: Swedish meaning 'shadow'
Meaning: Portuguese meaning 'shadow'
Meaning: A dark, smoky color.
Meaning: characterized by violent emotions or behavior
Meaning: a very dark black

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)
I think Smokey is a great name for a cat who has grey or black fur and I remember Smokey, who is a Russian blue who has the world’s loudest purr.
May 25, 2024

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