As a general rule of thumb, the world wide web provides you with answers to pretty much every strange search you can think of. And, to make things even better, Google adores anything that has something to do with cats, Taylor Swift, or pop culture. But, what does the internet think of Mexican cat names?
Choosing a name for the newest member of your feline family can be tough. On one hand, you’re looking for a name that’s going to reflect your fluffer’s purrsonality to a tee.
On the other, you’re hoping to name her something that’s going to leave a mark on the world… The same way Taylor Swift changed the trend of naming your cat after famous people by naming her Scottish fold none other than Olivia Benson.
Now, we’re not saying you should follow the steps of the biggest pop star the world has ever seen (unless you want to!) But, why not take a page out of her book and name your cat after something or someone that’s made a mark on your life?
Whether that’s a TV character that’s motivated you to change your life. Whether that’s a place that reminds you of your family. When you decide on a name for your fluffer, you have to be ready to hear and utter that name a hundred times a day.
Therefore, we’re bringing you a bunch of cat names based on Mexican culture – whether that’s the language, the people, or even the cuisine. Buckle up because you’re about to remember why you became smitten with Mexico from the get-go.
Mexican cat names for felines that adore a little “siesta” during the day
When you come home with a bundle of fluff, there’s nothing you want more than to spend the rest of the day taking a “siesta” with her.
We know that most cats adore napping, snuggling on your chest, and purring the day away as you watch over them. While you can take some time off, we’re suggesting you get to know your fluffer better before you name her.
Maybe you’re thinking of Mexican cat names because you want something that reminds you of your family. Perhaps you’re fascinated by Mexican culture and you’re looking to name your cat something that’s different and unique. Whatever the case might be, we’re here to help.
1. For chicos
1. Alejandro
2. Alfonso
3. Allegro
4. Alonso
5. Alonzo
6. Amado
7. Amante
8. Andrés
9. Ángel
10. Antonio
11. Armand
12. Armando
13. Arturo
14. Bautista
15. Belen
16. Bernardo
17. Bueno
18. Caliente
19. Carlito
20. Carlos
21. Cazador
22. Cerveza
23. Chico
24. Cielo
25. Consuelo
26. Cortez
27. Corto
28. Cruz
29. Dante
30. Dario
31. Diego
32. Domingo
33. Donato
34. Dulce
35. Eduardo
36. Emilio
37. Emmanuel
38. Enrique
39. Esteban
40. Federico
41. Feliz
42. Fernando
43. Fuerte
44. Gabriel
45. Galeno
46. Gato
47. Geraldo
48. Gerardo
49. Gitano
50. Gonzalo
51. Gordo
52. Guillermo
53. Héctor
54. Hermoso
55. Javier
56. Jesús
57. Jorge
58. Jose
59. Joven
60. Juan
61. Julián
62. Julio
63. Leon
64. Leonardo
65. Leonor
66. Lindo
67. Lión
68. Lisandro
69. Lobo
70. Loco
71. Lorenzo
72. Luis
73. Lupe
74. Luz
75. Manco
76. Manuel
77. Marco
78. Mario
79. Marques
80. Matías
81. Mauricio
82. Maximiliano
83. Miguel
84. Nacho
85. Navarro
86. Niño
87. Noche
88. Orlando
89. Oro
90. Pablo
91. Paco
92. Pancho
93. Paulo
94. Pedro
95. Pequeño
96. Rafael
97. Roberto
98. Sanchez
99. Santo
100. Socorro
101. Sombre
102. Suave
103. Tequila
104. Tigre
105. Zorro
2. For chicas
106. Abigail
107. Abril
108. Adriana
109. Aitana
110. Alana
111. Alba
112. Alejandra
113. Alicia
114. Alma
115. Amelia
116. Ana
117. Antonella
118. Blanca
119. Candela
120. Carlota
121. Celeste
122. Chloe
123. Clara
124. Claudia
125. Daniela
126. Delfina
127. Elena
128. Elisa
129. Fernanda
130. Gabriela
131. Gala
132. Guadalupe
133. Ines
134. Irene
135. Jimena
136. Josefina
137. Julia
138. Julieta
139. Laia
140. Lara
141. Lia
142. Lucía
143. Luciana
144. Maria
145. Mariana
146. Marta
147. Martina
148. Miranda
149. Natalia
150. Noa
151. Paula
152. Paulina
153. Regina
154. Renata
155. Roma
156. Romina
157. Samantha
158. Sara
159. Sofía
160. Triana
161. Valeria
162. Vega
163. Vera
164. Ximena
165. Zoe
Cat names taken from famous Mexicans
We can’t seem to keep Taylor’s name out of our mouths, but why wouldn’t we want to name our fluffers based on something or someone we love? Now, we’re not suggesting Olivia Benson as your top pick because she’s clearly not Mexican.
But, we’re suggesting one of these incredibly intelligent, successful, and talented people. What are you waiting for, then? Throw a glance at these cat names (taken from famous Mexicans), refresh your “memoria,” and go for one that describes your mouser the best.
1. For a purrince
166. Hernán Cortes – a Spanish conquistador who conquered native populations in the Caribbean
167. José Salomé Pina – a Mexican painter
168. Miguel Hidalgo – a respected parish priest and valued member of his community that kicked off a revolution in Spanish colonial Mexico
169. Antonio López de Santa Anna – a Mexican soldier and politician that was a part of the army during Mexico’s War of Independence
170. Benito Juarez – a full-blooded Mexican Indian, legendary statesman, and former president of Mexico
171. José José – a singer and actor
172. Porfirio Diaz – a war hero, a politician, and a former president of Mexico
173. Pancho Villa – a bandit, warlord, and one of the main protagonists of the Mexican Revolution
174. Guillermo del Toro – an accomplished Mexican film director
175. Gael García Bernal – one of Mexico’s most successful actors
176. Pedro Infante – one of Mexico’s best-recognized crooners
177. Jorge Negrete – a Mexican crooner
178. Javier Solís – a Mexican Crooner
179. Vicente Fox – the first PAN (National Action Party) president of Mexico in a long line of PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) presidents
180. Carlos Santana – a Mexican rock singer
181. Diego Rivera – an artist who formed part of the Mexican muralism movement
182. Chicharito – a famous soccer player
183. Carlos Slim – the most prominent Mexican businessman (once the wealthiest man in the world)
184. Octavio Paz – a poet, diplomat, author, and Nobel prize winner
185. Oscar de la Hoya – a professional boxer
2. For a purrincess
186. María Félix – one of Mexican cinema’s most important actresses during the Golden Age
187. Frida Kahlo – an artist, a feminist, and a famous monobrow queen
188. Salma Hayek – an actress and a producer
189. Julieta Venegas – a singer and songwriter
190. Thalía – a singer and songwriter
191. Lucero – a singer
192. Veronica Falcón – an actress
193. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez – a singer and songwriter
194. Mimi Fariña – a singer with Mexican heritage
195. Selena Gomez – a singer with Mexican heritage
196. Demi Lovato – a half-Mexican singer and songwriter
197. María Fernanda Blázquez Gil – a singer, songwriter, designer, dancer, record producer, director, and actress, otherwise known as Fey
198. Diana Reyes – a singer
199. Jenni Rivera – a Mexican-American singer
200. Becky G – a Mexican-American rapper and singer
201. Lola Beltran – one of the most acclaimed singers in Mexcian history
202. Paulina Rubio – a Mexican singer and songwriter
203. María Izquierdo – one of Mexico’s most important female painters
204. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz – one of the first and foremost feminists of colonial Mexico
205. Rosario Castellanos – one of Mexico’s most important poets of the 20th century
206. María del Pilar Roldán Tapia – the first Mexican woman to win an Olympic medal
207. Rosario Ibarra de Piedra – a senator, former presidential candidate, and a Mexican politician
208. Paola Longoria – one of the best female racquetball players in the world
209. Tessy María López Goerne – the director of nanotechnology and nanomedicine laboratories at Mexico’s Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Cat names based on delicious Mexican dishes
Who wouldn’t want to name a cat after something crunchy on the outside, but soft and gooey on the inside!?
That’s right, we’re talking about Taquitos – and, we’re obsessed with the thought of naming one of our kittens after a Mexican dish. There’s hardly anyone that doesn’t adore Mexican food which means our kitten would be loved and appreciated left and right.
Don’t be shy, take a look at our checklist of Mexican cat names based on some of the mouth-watering, paw-licking dishes we know and admire.
1. For males
210. Romeritos
211. Chilaquiles
212. Pozole
213. Taco
214. Taquito
215. Burrito
216. Tostada
217. Yuca
218. Tequila
219. Tamale
220. Taco
221. Sangrita
222. Salsa
223. Panucho
224. Paloma
225. Negra
226. Nacho
227. Margarita
228. Jicama
229. Guacamole
230. Gordito
231. Fresca
232. Enchilada
233. Empanada
234. Dos Equis
235. Corona
236. Chilaquiles
237. Chalupa
238. Dorito
239. Chicharrón
240. Albóndigas
241. Barbacoa
242. Alfajor
243. Papadzules
244. Cabrito
245. Nopalito
246. Migas
247. Moloto
248. Chilorio
249. Polvorón
250. Bistek
251. Moronga
252. Panucho
253. Tripas
254. Menudo
255. Pambazo
256. Salbut
257. Atole
258. Sope
259. Pozole
260. Escamol
261. Aporreadillo
262. Mixiote
263. Totopo
264. Churro
265. Bolillo
266. Chapulines
267. Tostilocos
268. Entomatada
269. Venison
270. Chorizo
271. Cocido
272. Coyotas
273. Puntas
274. Jocoque
275. Escamoll
276. Mollote
277. Huarache
278. Picadillo
2. For females
279. Yorique
280. Yaca
281. Tostada
282. Tortilla
283. Torta
284. Tlayuda
285. Tamale
286. Sopaipilla
287. Salsa
288. Quesadilla
289. Nicuatole
290. Milanesa
291. Memelas
292. Machaca
293. Jumiles
294. Gringas
295. Gordita
296. Fritada
297. Fajita
298. Empanada
299. Concha
300. Cocada
301. Chimichanga
302. Chilaquiles
303. Chapulines
304. Chamoy
305. Chalupa
306. Chahuis
307. Cerveza
308. Cemita
309. Cecina
310. Cassava
311. Carnitas
312. Cajeta
313. Zocata
314. Birria
315. Aguachile
316. Avocado
317. Anafre
318. Cacao
319. Cebiche
320. Damiana
321. Escabeche
322. Epazote
323. Escamole
324. Fritura
325. Guanábana
326. Guava
327. Gusanos de maguey
328. Habanero
329. Hechizo
330. Huitlacoche
331. Jícama
332. Jitomate
333. Jumil
334. Kamata
335. Kery
336. Lima
337. Longaniza
338. Machaca
339. Mamey
340. Metate
341. Memela
342. Mole
343. Nogada
344. Olote
345. Panucho
346. Pipián
347. Piña
348. Pitaya
349. Raspada
350. Romerito
351. Boracha
352. Sope
353. Tejuino
354. Tuna
355. Uliche
356. Vainilla
357. Veracruzana
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