German Cat Names

Willkommen to our list of German cat names, where each name is a nod to the charm and robustness of German culture! Perfect for those who admire the depth and sound of the German language, this category offers a selection of names ranging from traditional to modern.

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• Adal

  Derived from Old High German, means noble or noble kind.
• Adele

  Derived from Adel, meaning nobility in German.
• Agnes

  Derived from Greek, popular in Germany during Middle Ages.
• Apfelkuchen

  A traditional German dessert, meaning apple cake in English.
• Berlín

  Capital city of Germany and hub of German language, history, and culture.
• Berlin

  Capital city of Germany, known for its history, art, and architecture.
• Bienenstich

  A traditional German dessert, often filled with custard or cream.
• Britta

  Derived from German, meaning "exalted one, bright, strong".
• Charlotte

  Derived from "Karl," a common German name, meaning "free man."
• Dampfnudel

  A traditional German steamed sweet or savory dumpling dish.
• Einstein

  Famous physicist from Germany, known for theory of relativity.
• Eiskaffee

  A popular German summer drink combining coffee and ice cream.
• Ella

  Popular in Germany, derived from Germanic element "all", meaning "all, completely".
• Emery

  Derived from Germanic name Emmerich, meaning power and ruler.
• Essen

  A city in Germany and means "to eat" in German language.
• Felix

  Popular in Germany, derived from Latin meaning "lucky" or "successful".
• Frauke

  A popular female name originating from Germany.
• Fräulein

  An honorific for unmarried women, now considered outdated in Germany.
• Freya

  Derived from Old Norse, represents love, beauty in Germanic mythology.
• Frieda

  Derived from German, meaning peaceful ruler.
• Gertrud

  A traditional German name, often associated with strength and spear.
• Gescheit

  A term in German language, meaning clever or intelligent.
• Glücklich

  Means "happy" in German, reflecting positive aspects of their culture.
• Greta

  Derived from German, meaning "pearl".
• Gretchen

  A common female name in Germany, often used in literature.
• Griselda

  Derived from Old German, meaning "dark battle" or "grey battle maiden".
• Güte

  Means "goodness" in German, reflecting values of kindness and morality.
• Hamburg

  A major German city, known for its port, cuisine, and unique dialect.
• Hazel

  Derived from German word "Hasel" meaning a hazel tree.
• Heidi

  Popular Swiss-German novel character, symbolizes innocence and love for nature.
• Helga

  A traditional German female name meaning "holy" or "blessed".
• Herzogin

  Means "Duchess" in German, often used in royal and noble titles.
• Hexe

  Hexe means witch in German, often used in folklore and fairy tales.
• Hilda

  Derived from Old German, signifies "battle woman" or "warrior."
• Hulda

  A common female name, associated with a mythical German fortune teller.
• Ida

  Popular female name in Germany, derived from Old German for "industrious".
• Ilsa

  Popularized by character in German-set film "Casablanca," means "God's promise."
• Insel mainau

  A popular German island known for its beautiful gardens and arboretum.
• Irma

  Derived from German, meaning "whole" or "universal".
• Johanna

  Common female name in Germany, derived from Hebrew, meaning "God is gracious".
• Kaiser

  Derived from Julius Caesar, signifies a German emperor or ruler.
• Käsekuchen

  A popular German dessert, translates to "cheese cake" in English.
• Kass

  Resembles German word "Kasse" meaning cash register or box.
• Kassel

  A city in Germany known for hosting Documenta, a contemporary art exhibition.
• Katharina

  A common female name in Germany, derived from Greek.
• Kätzchen

  Kätzchen is German for "kitten", reflecting the language's animal vocabulary.
• Klara

  A common female name in Germany, derived from Latin "Clarus".
• Klaus

  A common German male name, often associated with Christmas folklore.
• Kristin

  Derived from Christian, a common name in Germany.
• Lebkuchen

  A traditional German Christmas cookie, often heart-shaped and spiced.
• Liebe

  Means "love" in German, often used in literature and music.
• Liesa

  A diminutive form of Elisabeth, common in German-speaking countries.
• Liesel

  A common female name in Germany, derived from Elisabeth.
• Lola

  Associated with iconic film "Run Lola Run" and song "Lola Montez".
• Louise

  Derived from Ludwig, a common German name, meaning "famous warrior".
• Magda

  Derived from German, meaning "maiden" or "young, unmarried girl".
• Maja

  Common female name in Germany, derived from the name Maria.
• Marta

  Popular female name derived from Germanic element "maht", meaning strength.
• Mathilda

  Derived from German, meaning "mighty in battle".
• Maus

  "Maus" translates to "mouse" in English from German.
• Mäusebar

  Mäusebar translates to "mouse bear" in English, a playful German term.
• Miau

  Miau is the German word for a cat's meow sound.
• Mischa

  Derived from Michael, a common name in Germany.
• Mond

  Mond translates to "moon" in German language.
• Munich

  Capital of Bavaria, known for Oktoberfest and historic architecture.
• Nadine

  Derived from German, meaning "hope".
• Oskar

  A common male name in Germany, often associated with nobility.
• Rudi

  Common German nickname for Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf".
• Schatz

  Means "treasure" in German, often used as a term of endearment.
• Schatzie

  Means "little treasure" in German, often used as a term of endearment.
• Schnitzel

  A popular breaded meat dish originating from Germany.
• Schnucki

  A term of endearment in German, often used for loved ones.
• Selma

  A popular female name with Germanic origins meaning "godly helmet".
• Sigrid

  Derived from Old Norse, popular in Germany, means "beautiful victory".
• Silke

  A common female name in Germany, meaning "silken" or "soft".
• Sofie

  Common female name in Germany, derived from Greek for "wisdom".
• Sonja

  A popular female name of Germanic origin meaning wisdom.
• Sonne

  Sonne means sun in German, symbolizing warmth and light.
• Süßmaus

  A term of endearment in German, meaning "sweet mouse".
• Trudi

  A common female name in Germany, derived from Gertrude.
• Ulrika

  Derived from Old German, meaning "power of the wolf" or "ruler".
• Ursula

  Derived from German, meaning "little female bear".
• Vienna

  Capital of Austria, a German-speaking country with rich cultural heritage.
• Wanda

  Derived from Wend, an old term for the Slavic people.
• Weise

  Means "wise" in German and is a common surname in Germany.
• Wilhelmina

  A feminine German name, often associated with royalty and nobility.
• Zelda

  Derived from "Griselda", it means "gray battle maid" in German.

German Cat Names currently rank in 68th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of October 2024, german 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.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.