Let’s be honest, since the moment she entered your life, that kitty became the emperor of your home. Because of that, I took some time out to prepare a list of beautiful Roman cat names every noble feline would proudly bear.
When you think about the Roman Empire, immediately what springs to mind is their mythology, brave warriors, and fascinating culture. Gladiators, founders of Rome who were raised by a wolf, and the famous legend of the geese saving Rome – it’s all simply impossible to ignore!
Surely, you can honor Ancient Rome and give your furbaby the name of some Roman God or Goddess. There were also some great rulers of the kingdom and highly influential families that would be worth mentioning.
Maybe the names of Roman cities will grab your attention faster and you’ll opt for one of those. Well, I’m here to help by collecting them all in one place, but it’s up to you to choose what suits your furry friend the best. Let’s dig into some a-Flora-ble Roman cat names already!
Roman mythology cat names
I know that you may struggle a bit to decide on the purrfect name, especially if this is your first cat and you don’t want to go for something mainstream like Max, Charlie, Tiger, Bell, Luna, or Daisy.
So, let’s have a look at Roman mythology and explore the names of famous gods and goddesses. I’m sure you’ll find a pawesome name for your feline!
1. Aurora – goddess of dawn
2. Baccus – god of wine
3. Belona – minor goddess of war
4. Ceres – goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships
5. Cupid – god of desire, love, attraction, and affection
6. Diana – goddess of hunting and witchcraft
7. Discordia – goddess of strife and discord
8. Feronia – goddess of springs and woods
9. Flora – goddess of flowers
10. Ja – god of the beginning
11. Juno – queen of the gods
12. Jupiter – king of the gods
13. Luna – goddess of the moon
14. Mars – god of war
15. Minerva – goddess of wisdom
16. Neptune – god of the seas
17. Numeria – goddess of childbirth
18. Pax – goddess of peace
19. Pluto – god of wealth
20. Saturn – god of time
21. Venus – goddess of love, beauty, and fertility
22. Victoria – goddess of triumph
23. Vulcan – god of fire and metals
Cat names that honor Roman Emperors
In case mythology isn’t your thing, here are some pawerful Roman cat names for your little emperor. You have the meaning written down as well as who was the person bearing that name. Have fun while exploring!
1. Augustus (also known as Octavian) – majestic – the first Roman emperor
2. Brutus – heavy – Marcus Julius Brutus, senator, godson of Gaius Julius Caesar
3. Caesar – emperor, ruler – famous Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar
4. Caligula – little boots – Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus’s nickname because he joined the military as a kid
5. Casca – old – Servilius Casca, senator
6. Cassius – empty, vain – Gaius Cassius Longinus, lead senator
7. Cimber – thief – Lucius Tillius Cimber, senator
8. Claudius – enclosure – Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Roman emperor
9. Commodus – suitable, convenient – Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus, Roman emperor, and youngest consul in Roman history
10. Decimus – tenth – Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, general
11. Gaius – to rejoice – Gaius Julius Caesar, grandson and heir to the throne of Roman emperor Augustus
12. Galba – abundance, plentifulness – Lucius Livius Ocella Sulpicius Galba, emperor
13. Julius – youthful, downy – Gaius Julius Caesar, a popular name in the Roman Empire
14. Lucius – light – Lucius Minucius Basilus, military commander and senator
15. Marcus Aurelius – Marcus (dedicated to Mars), Aurelis (the golden one) – Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Roman emperor, and philosopher
16. Nero – vigorous, strong, black – Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, emperor
17. Otho – wealthy – Marcus Otho, emperor
18. Pius – dutiful – Antoninus Pius, Roman emperor
19. Pompey – five – Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, a former ally of Caesar, general and senator, Pompey the Great
20. Remus – twin – Remus, founder of Rome and the twin brother of Romulus
21. Romulus – citizen/man of Rome – Romulus, founder of Rome and the twin brother of Remus; son of Mars
22. Severus – stern, harsh – Lucius Septimius Severus, Roman emperor
23. Tiberius – of or near the Tiber river – Tiberius Caesar Augustus, Roman emperor
24. Titus – the title of honor – Titus Caesar Vespasianus, Roman emperor and the conqueror of Jerusalem
25. Trebonius – leader – Gaius Trebonius, senator and one of Caesar’s most trusted lieutenants
26. Vitellius – calf – Aulus Vitellius, emperor
Other popular Roman cat names
Besides these, there are other popular Roman names that you can give your cat if you want something connected to Ancient Rome. You’ll be able to find their meanings right next to them as well.
1. Alfredo – wise counselor
2. Alphons – noble
3. Antonius – priceless, praiseworthy
4. Aquila – eagle
5. Aulus – little grandfather, palace
6. Basilio – royal
7. Basilus – king (used as a title by ancient rulers)
8. Benito – blessed
9. Bonacci – lucky son
10. Caeso – blue-grey
11. Cicero – chickpea, pea
12. Crete – cradle of the Roman Empire
13. Curia – the oldest Roman assembly
14. Damiano – power, man of people
15. Dante – enduring
16. Enzo – conqueror
17. Ferox – ferocious
18. Ferreolus – Martyr from Vienne
19. Fortuna – luck, fortune
20. Gastone – nobleman
21. Istunus – just
22. Labeo – one with large lips
23. Luchino – light
24. Lupa – the she-wolf that raised Romulus and Remus
25. Mamercus – destiny, luck
26. Marcello – young warrior
27. Maurus – belongs to the people
28. Niccolo – people of victory
29. Nicolaus – victory of the people
30. Numerius – dedicated to Numeria, goddess of childbirth
31. Pontius – five (also Roman family name)
32. Publius – public
33. Quintus – fifth
34. Roberto – bright fame
35. Sidera – luminous
36. Spurius – illegitimate
37. Tatianus – honorable
38. Tiber – origin, popularity, river that goes through Rome
39. Tillius – one who leads
40. Vincentius – to win
41. Vincenzo – to conquer
Purrfect female Rome-inspired names
If you have a little fur queen, she deserves a name that will help her stand out, and perhaps sassy cat names wouldn’t work since she’s a little angel. Try out some of these elegant Roman cat names for size and watch her walking around with her head up high!
1. Adelasia – noble, serene
2. Adele – noble
3. Adelina – noble, kind
4. Adona – peace, joy
5. Adriana – dark
6. Adrina – happiness
7. Agnese – pure
8. Agostina – great, magnificent
9. Agrippina – born feet first
10. Alba – white
11. Alberta – noble
12. Albina – white, bright
13. Alda – wise, elder
14. Alegria – happiness
15. Alessandra – defender of mankind
16. Alessia – defender
17. Anita – merciful
18. Annalisa – grace, Oath of God
19. Annetta – gracious
20. Bambi – baby girl
21. Barbara – foreign
22. Beatrice – one who brings joy
23. Bertina – bright, shines
24. Bianca – white
25. Camilla – helper to the priest
26. Capricia – whimsical, playful
27. Carla – free man
28. Carlita – manly
29. Cecilia – blind
30. Celia – heavenly
31. Chiara – bright, luminous
32. Clara – clear, bright
33. Claudia – enclosure
34. Cosima – order, beauty
35. Diamante – of high value, brilliant
36. Elena – bright light
37. Eleonora – ray of sun, merciful
38. Elisabetta – pledged to God
39. Eloisa – famous warrior, healthy
40. Elvira – truth
41. Emma – whole
42. Fauna – young deer
43. Federica – peaceful ruler
44. Felicita – happy
45. Fernanda – adventurous, bold journey
46. Fiorella – little flower
47. Flavia – golden, blonde
48. Florentina – blooming
49. Geltrude – strength of a spear
50. Gemma – precious stone
51. Genevra – fair one
52. Gioconda – lighthearted woman
53. Giorgina – farmer
54. Ines – holy, pure
55. Lauretta – laurel tree, victory
56. Leonora – compassion
57. Letizia – happiness gaiety
58. Maia – great, mother
59. Marcella – martial, warlike
60. Maria – of the sea, bitter
61. Marisa – of the sea
62. Marta – lady
63. Martina – dedicated to Mars, warlike
64. Nicoletta – people of victory
65. Nina – little girl
66. Oria – golden
67. Oriana – sunrise
68. Paloma – dove
69. Paola – small
70. Prima – first
71. Proserpina – to emerge, to creep forth
72. Raffaella – God has healed
73. Renata – reborn
74. Riccarda – woman who rules strongly and powerfully
75. Romana – Roman, from Rome
76. Serafina – fiery, burning
77. Serena – tranquil, serene
78. Sonia – wisdom
79. Stefania – crowned, the winning
80. Stella – celestial star
81. Teodora – gift of God
82. Teresa – to harvest
83. Torta – cake, pie
84. Trilby – sings with trills
85. Trista – noise, sorrowful
86. Valeria – strong, brave
87. Vanessa – butterfly
88. Vesta – pure
Male names for your furbaby
For your male kitto to feel like those mighty gladiators from Ancient Rome, here’s a decent list of Roman cat names that will help him with that. Find a name that suits him the best!
1. Achille – thin-lipped
2. Adamo – the first man
3. Adriano – dark
4. Amadeo – lover of God
5. Bartholomaeus/Bartolomeo – hill
6. Benito – blessed
7. Callisto – fair, good
8. Camillo – attendant of religious service/ceremony
9. Domenico – of the Lord
10. Draco/Drago – dragon
11. Elmo – protector
12. Emilio – industrious
13. Fabrizio – smith
14. Faunus – to befriend
15. Ferdinando – brave traveler
16. Fibonacci – son of Bonaccio (also famous Italian number theorist, Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci)
17. Filippo – friend of horses
18. Flavio/Flavius – yellow, blond
19. Francesco – Frenchman, free man
20. Fredo – peace, protection
21. Gavino – white falcon
22. Gian – God is gracious
23. Gilberto – bright pledge
24. Giorgio – farmer
25. Giovanni – God is gracious
26. Lando – famous throughout the land, long hill
27. Laurentum – wreathed or crowned with laurel
28. Lazzaro – God is my help
29. Leonardo – lion, brave
30. Lorenzo – from Laurentum
31. Luca/Lucas – bringer of light
32. Luciano/Lucianus – light
33. Maurizio – dark-skinned, Moorish
34. Neri – ocean spirit
35. Orazio – prayer
36. Orosius – mountain
37. Orso – bear
38. Philippus – lover of horses
39. Picus – woodpecker
40. Piccolo – small, little
41. Placido – clam, serene
42. Renato – born again
43. Renzo – short for Lorenzo
44. Riccardo – powerful leader
45. Rico – brave ruler
46. Salvatore – savior
47. Simone – hear, listen
48. Stefano – victorious
49. Tazio – king, ruler
50. Tino – little
51. Tito – giant
52. Ubaldo – bold
53. Uberto – bright, shining intellect
54. Ugo – mind, intellect
55. Vitale – life
56. Vito – life giver
Whether you wanted something charming, more connected to the culture, or simply to honor Ancient Rome, I hope you managed to find a good Roman cat name.
Go ahead, have fun with your little furry friend, and don’t forget to share that pear with her so you get the whole Ancient Rome picture (because they loved pears!)
