Biblical Cat Names

If you're looking for a name with a touch of divine inspiration, then this list of biblical cat names is sure to be a blessing for your furry friend. From Old Testament prophets to New Testament saints, this list offers a range of names that are both meaningful and unique.

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• Abednego

  He's one of three Hebrew men in the fiery furnace tale!
• Abraham

  He's a key figure in the Old Testament, revered by many religions.
• Absolom

  He's King David's rebellious son in the Old Testament!
• Adlai

  He's named after a Hebrew word meaning "God is just".
• Adonai

  Adonai is Hebrew for "my lords," a title for God.
• Angel

  Heavenly messengers in scriptures often bear this moniker.
• Asher

  He's named after Jacob's happy, blessed son in Genesis!
• Augustus

  He's named after Rome's first emperor, echoing grandeur like Old Testament kings.
• Balthazar

  He's named after a wise man who visited baby Jesus.
• Daniel

  He's a lion's den survivor from an Old Testament tale!
• Danil

  Derived from Daniel, a prophet in the Old Testament.
• David

  He's named after a famous king from the Old Testament.
• Demetrius

  He's named after a New Testament book character.
• Dor

  Dor hails from Hebrew, meaning "generation" in the Old Testament.
• Dzon

  John's translation in many languages, including Macedonian, is Dzon.
• Edom

  Edom hails from an ancient kingdom mentioned in the Old Testament.
• Eliakim

  Eliakim hails from Hebrew scriptures, meaning "God will establish".
• Elkanah

  He's Samuel's dad in the Old Testament, a real cat-daddy!
• Elliott

  Derived from Hebrew, meaning "Jehovah is God", often found in scriptures.
• Elon

  He's named after a judge from the Old Testament!
• Ephraim

  He's a fruitful character from Old Testament tales!
• Esau

  He's a hairy hunter from Genesis, perfect for a feisty feline!
• Ethan

  He's named after a strong, wise character in the Old Testament.
• Genesis

  First book of the Bible, perfect for your holy feline!
• Gershom

  Moses named his first son this in Exodus!
• Gilead

  Gilead originates from a healing region in the Old Testament.
• Glory

  God's magnificence is often referred to as "Glory" in scripture.
• Ishmael

  He's Abraham's son in the Old Testament, hence the religious link!
• Jadon

  He's named after a helpful Israelite in Nehemiah's time.
• Jair

  He's a judge from the Old Testament, quite the righteous kitty!
• Jasper

  He's named after a wise man who visited baby Jesus!
• Jeriel

  Jeriel hails from Hebrew origins, appearing in Chronicles 6:27!
• Joel

  He's a prophet from the Old Testament, just like Moses!
• Jonathan

  He's named after a brave, loyal hero from the Old Testament.
• Jordan

  This name hails from a famous river in holy scriptures.
• Joshua

  He's a major Old Testament prophet, leading Israelites post-Moses!
• Jude

  He's named after a saint from the New Testament!
• Lael

  Originates from Hebrew, meaning "belonging to God".
• Lazarus

  He's named after a man Jesus resurrected in the New Testament.
• Mark

  He's named after a gospel-writing apostle from the New Testament!
• Matthew

  He's named after a disciple of Jesus in the New Testament.
• Misael

  He's one of three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace tale!
• Moreh

  This cool cat moniker hails from a teacher in the Old Testament.
• Nicolas

  Saint Nicholas is a revered figure in Christian tradition.
• Obadiah

  He's a prophet from the Old Testament, perfect for a wise kitty!
• Olive

  Mount of Olives is a significant location in the Bible.
• Philemon

  He's a letter-writing apostle from the New Testament!
• Ram

  He's named after a strong, horned animal mentioned in scripture!
• Reuben

  Reuben hails from the Old Testament as Jacob's firstborn son.
• Reuel

  Moses' father-in-law rocked this name in the Old Testament!
• Ruby

  Proverbs 31:10 equates a virtuous woman's worth to rubies.
• Rufus

  Rufus, meaning red in Latin, references Esau's fiery hair in Genesis.
• Saul

  He's a famous Old Testament king, perfect for regal felines!
• Sergius

  He's named after a saint, just like Moses or Peter!
• Timon

  He's named after a saintly figure from the New Testament.
• Trinity

  This name references God's three-in-one nature from Christian teachings.
• Yotam

  He's a king from Old Testament times, ruling Judah royally!
• Zedekiah

  He's a king from the Old Testament, perfect for a regal feline!
• Zerah

  He's a cool character from Genesis, Jacob's grandson!

Biblical Cat Names currently rank in 7th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, biblical cat names are rising in popularity with new cat owners. According to our stats, they are more fashionable than they were at the same time last year.

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