198 Cat Names Starting With K With Meanings

ByBrianna Baxter

If you are looking for cat names starting with k, this page gives you 198 of them, and every single one starts with K and carries a verified meaning. Each entry also shows its gender and origin where the database lists one, plus a short description written from that meaning, so you can compare names on sense, not just sound. If you want the deeper story behind one name before you decide, start with our guide to cat name meanings and then come back to this K list. This K page is one letter of the full browse by letter collection, and you can explore every letter from the main cat names hub.

Count honesty matters here. The title number is 198 because the table below holds exactly 198 countable entries. Names whose meaning cell is blank in the database are not on this page: 145 K names were left out for that reason, and they will only belong here if verified meanings are added and the title number is updated to match. Where gender or origin is blank in the database, the table says Not listed rather than guessing.

Most Popular Cat Names Starting With K

The 20 cards below are a starting point, not a second list. They are part of the 198, and every one of them appears again in the full alphabetical table below, so the cards plus the table together total 198 names, not 218. Copy buttons sit on the table rows, so the countable entries are counted once, in the table.

Kaisea; shellfishShort and serene; ocean-calm modern pick.
KaiseremperorThe German emperor; commanding and grand.
KarlmanClassic and sturdy; Karl Lagerfeld.
Kenjistrong; healthyA sturdy classic name for a robust boy.
Kingmale monarchFor the cat who rules the house.
Kingstonking's townRegal place-name; grand and modern.
Kirabeam of light; rulerRadiant Russian name for a silvery Russian Blue.
KirkchurchCaptain Kirk; bold and commanding.
Kodiakbear islandRugged bear-country name for the largest breed.
KramermerchantThe Seinfeld neighbour; lanky and chaotic.
Kylenarrow straitModern favourite; easygoing and sporty.
Kaahumanuthe feather cloakA Hawaiian name meaning the feather cloak, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
KabochapumpkinFor a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning pumpkin offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kachinaa spirit beingA Hopi name meaning a spirit being, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
KaedemapleFor a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning maple offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kaewcrystal, glass, diamondA sparkling Thai gem word.
KaffeeklatschCoffee gossip sessionFor the social butterfly who visits every guest.
KageshadowA Japanese name meaning shadow, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kaguyashining nightThe moon princess of the bamboo-cutter tale.
Kahuguardian and caretakerA Hawaiian name meaning guardian and caretaker, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.

Browse K Names by Gender

Gender counts on this page are Female: 48, Male: 68, Not listed: 1, Unisex: 81. Use the table below to filter by eye: find the gender column for the group you want, then read across for the meaning and description. Cats do not need a gender matched name, so treat these labels as a starting point, not a rule.

All 198 Cat Names Starting With K

The full alphabetical table below holds all 198 names. Tap Copy on any row to copy that name, then paste it into your shortlist.

Name Gender Origin Meaning Description Copy
Kaahumanu Female Hawaiian the feather cloak A Hawaiian name meaning the feather cloak, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kabocha Unisex Japanese pumpkin For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning pumpkin offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kachina Unisex Hopi a spirit being A Hopi name meaning a spirit being, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kaede Female Japanese maple For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning maple offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kaew Unisex Thai crystal, glass, diamond A sparkling Thai gem word.
Kaffeeklatsch Unisex German Coffee gossip session For the social butterfly who visits every guest.
Kage Unisex Japanese shadow A Japanese name meaning shadow, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kaguya Female Japanese shining night The moon princess of the bamboo-cutter tale.
Kahu Male Hawaiian guardian and caretaker A Hawaiian name meaning guardian and caretaker, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kai Male Hawaiian sea; shellfish Short and serene; ocean-calm modern pick.
Kailani Male Hawaiian heavenly seas A Hawaiian name meaning heavenly seas, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kailua Unisex Hawaiian two seas For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning two seas offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kaimana Male Hawaiian diamond A Hawaiian name meaning diamond, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kainalu Male Hawaiian billowy sea For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning billowy sea offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kainoa Male Hawaiian the namesake A Hawaiian name meaning the namesake, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kaipo Male Hawaiian the sweetheart For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning the sweetheart offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kaiser Male German emperor The German emperor; commanding and grand.
Kaito Male Japanese sea; soar Ocean-flying name for an adventurous cat.
Kaiulani Female Hawaiian the royal sacred one A Hawaiian name meaning the royal sacred one, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kakashi Male Japanese scarecrow For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning scarecrow offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kakeru Male Japanese to soar, to run A Japanese name meaning to soar, to run, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kaki Unisex Japanese persimmon Persimmon-orange autumn fruit.
Kala Unisex Hindi black A Hindi name meaning black, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kalakaua Male Hawaiian the day of battle For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning the day of battle offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kalama Female Hawaiian torch, flame A Hawaiian name meaning torch, flame, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kalamkari Female Persian pen work (qalam+kari); hand-painted textile For a cat with real character, this Persian name meaning pen work (qalam+kari); hand-painted textile offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kalani Male Hawaiian the heavens; high chief A Hawaiian name meaning the heavens; high chief, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kalea Female Hawaiian joy and happiness For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning joy and happiness offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kaleo Male Hawaiian the voice A Hawaiian name meaning the voice, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kali Female Sanskrit Hindu goddess of power Fierce goddess name for a wild-looking Bengal.
Kamakani Male Hawaiian the wind A Hawaiian name meaning the wind, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kamala Female Thai lotus Regal lotus name for a graceful Siamese queen.
Kamalani Male Hawaiian heavenly child A Hawaiian name meaning heavenly child, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kamehameha Male Hawaiian the lonely one For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning the lonely one offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kami Unisex Japanese god, spirit A Japanese name meaning god, spirit, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kamon Male Thai heart, mind The thinking gentleman.
Kana Unisex Japanese From Japanese 佳 (ka) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful" or 香 (ka) meaning "fragrant" combined with 奈 (na), a phonetic character A Japanese name meaning From Japanese 佳 (ka) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful" or 香 (ka) meaning "fragrant" combined with 奈 (na), a phonetic character, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kanade Unisex Japanese to play music For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning to play music offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kanako Female Japanese fragrant A Japanese name meaning fragrant, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kanaloa Male Hawaiian god of the sea For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning god of the sea offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kane Male Hawaiian creator god; also means man A Hawaiian name meaning creator god; also means man, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kani Unisex Not listed Japanese word for crab For a cat with real character, this a much loved naming name meaning Japanese word for crab offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kanoa Male Hawaiian the free man A Hawaiian name meaning the free man, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kantha Female Bengali patched quilt Stitched-together beauty.
Kanya Female Thai young woman Graceful Thai name for a gentle Siamese queen.
Kaori Female Japanese fragrance For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning fragrance offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kapiolani Female Hawaiian the arch of heaven A Hawaiian name meaning the arch of heaven, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kappa Unisex Japanese water imp For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning water imp offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Karachi Unisex Not listed City in Pakistan A a much loved naming name meaning City in Pakistan, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kareem Male Not listed first name of basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For a cat with real character, this a much loved naming name meaning first name of basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Karim Male Arabic generous; noble Generous name for a kind cat.
Karl Male Germanic man Classic and sturdy; Karl Lagerfeld.
Kasumi Female Japanese mist A Japanese name meaning mist, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Katana Unisex Japanese sword For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning sword offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Katarina Female Not listed first name of figure skater Katarina Witt A a much loved naming name meaning first name of figure skater Katarina Witt, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Katsu Male Japanese victory For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning victory offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Katya Female Russian pure Sweet diminutive for a pure-hearted cat.
Katydid Unisex English leaf-like insect A tiny leaf-like singing insect.
Kawa Unisex Japanese river A Japanese name meaning river, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kaze Unisex Japanese wind Swift and free like the wind.
Kazuo Male Japanese harmonious man A Japanese name meaning harmonious man, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Keanu Male Hawaiian cool breeze over the mountains Breezy name for a laid-back cat.
Keet Unisex English guinea fowl chick A baby guinea fowl.
Keiki Unisex Hawaiian child For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning child offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Keikilani Male Hawaiian heavenly child Meaning heavenly child, this Hawaiian choice has a gentle ring to it, easy to call across the room and lovely to say every day.
Keiko Female Japanese blessed child A beloved classic name.
Kekai Male Hawaiian the sea A Hawaiian name meaning the sea, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kekoa Male Hawaiian the brave one For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning the brave one offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kelce Male Not listed surname of American football tight end Travis Kelce A a much loved naming name meaning surname of American football tight end Travis Kelce, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kelly Unisex Irish bright-headed warrior Classic Irish unisex; cheerful and familiar.
Ken Male Japanese healthy, strong A Japanese name meaning healthy, strong, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kencana Female Indonesian gold Golden name for a warm-toned Balinese.
Kenickie Not listed Not listed Kenickie, T-Birds member in Grease A a much loved naming name meaning Kenickie, T-Birds member in Grease, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kenji Male Japanese strong; healthy A sturdy classic name for a robust boy.
Kennedy Unisex Irish helmeted chief Presidential surname; bold and polished.
Kenta Male Japanese healthy and big For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning healthy and big offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kente Female Ghanaian woven cloth Woven rainbow girl.
Keokeo Unisex Hawaiian white For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning white offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Keoki Male Hawaiian Hawaiian form of George A Hawaiian name meaning Hawaiian form of George, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Keopuolani Female Hawaiian gathering of the clouds of heaven For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning gathering of the clouds of heaven offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kerensa Female Cornish love Cornish love name for a devoted cat.
Kerry Unisex Irish dark, dark-haired County Kerry; lively Irish spirit.
Kerst Unisex Dutch Christmas Christmas in Dutch.
Kestrel Unisex Various castrel: small falcon Small hovering falcon; fierce and quick.
Kevin Male Irish handsome A plain human name on a cat, the classic dad-name joke.
Khaki Male Hindi dusty, dust-coloured For a cat with real character, this Hindi name meaning dusty, dust-coloured offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Khan Male Mongolian ruler; leader Mongol ruler title; Genghis Khan.
Khao Male Thai white rice Playful nod to the Siamese's pale cream coat.
Khaomanee Unisex Thai white gem The white-gem cat of Thailand.
Khepri Male Egyptian morning sun; scarab god Dawn-bringer name for an early-rising cat.
Khin Female Burmese affectionate; friendly Warm name for a people-loving Burmese.
Khione Female Greek Goddess of snow; Greek chion = snow Daughter of the north wind.
Khloe Unisex English (Modern) Variant of Chloe A English (Modern) name meaning Variant of Chloe, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Khnum Male Egyptian Ram-headed creator god Shaped humans on his potter's wheel.
Khonsu Male Egyptian moon god Moon-god name for a night-prowling cat.
Khufu Male Egyptian protected by Khnum Pharaoh's name for a monumental Sphynx.
Kiai Male Hawaiian guard and watchman A Hawaiian name meaning guard and watchman, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kibbitz Unisex Yiddish To chat or offer unwanted advice For the supervisory cat overseeing all chores.
Kichi Male Japanese good fortune A Japanese name meaning good fortune, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kid Unisex English baby goat A baby goat; bouncy and playful.
Kide Female Finnish crystal (of ice) A Finnish name meaning crystal (of ice), it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kiele Unisex Hawaiian gardenia (Hawaiian) For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning gardenia (Hawaiian) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kieran Male Irish little dark one A Irish name meaning little dark one, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kiku Female Japanese chrysanthemum The imperial flower; noble and elegant.
Kikyo Female Japanese bellflower A Japanese name meaning bellflower, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kilim Female Persian flatwoven rug (gelim) For a cat with real character, this Persian name meaning flatwoven rug (gelim) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Killer Unisex Not listed Ironic fierce name for a gentle cat A a much loved naming name meaning Ironic fierce name for a gentle cat, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kiln Unisex Old English a firing oven (cyln) For a cat with real character, this Old English name meaning a firing oven (cyln) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kim Unisex English royal meadow fortress Short of Kimberly; crisp retro.
Kimchi Unisex Korean Fermented cabbage For a cat with real character, this Korean name meaning Fermented cabbage offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kimiko Female Japanese noble child A noble vintage name for a dignified lady.
Kimo Male Hawaiian Hawaiian form of James For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning Hawaiian form of James offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kimono Female Japanese thing to wear A Japanese name meaning thing to wear, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kin Unisex Japanese gold For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning gold offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
King Male English male monarch For the cat who rules the house.
Kinglet Unisex English tiny crested bird A tiny crested songbird.
Kingston Male English king's town Regal place-name; grand and modern.
Kintaro Male Japanese golden boy The folk hero of superhuman strength; a mighty name.
Kintsugi Unisex Japanese Repairing pottery with gold For the rescued cat made more beautiful.
Kioshi Female Not listed Japanese variant of Kiyoshi, pure For a cat with real character, this a much loved naming name meaning Japanese variant of Kiyoshi, pure offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kira Female Russian beam of light; ruler Radiant Russian name for a silvery Russian Blue.
Kirakira Unisex Japanese sparkling For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning sparkling offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kirameki Female Japanese sparkle A Japanese name meaning sparkle, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kiran Male Sanskrit ray of light Radiant name for a bright cat.
Kirk Male Norse church Captain Kirk; bold and commanding.
Kit Unisex Greek bearer of Christ Short of Christopher or Katherine; dapper.
Kitlet Unisex Descriptive little kitten Diminutive for the tiniest kitten of the litter.
Kito Male Swahili jewel Precious-stone name for a Bengal's glittered coat.
Kitsune Unisex Japanese fox A Japanese name meaning fox, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kitty Purry Female Greek Kitty: diminutive of Katherine 'pure' pun on Katy Perry.
Kitty Softpaws Female Greek Kitty: diminutive of Katherine 'pure' Puss in Boots reference.
Kiyomi Female Japanese pure beauty For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning pure beauty offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kkachi Unisex Korean Magpie A Korean name meaning Magpie, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kkaebi Male Korean Goblin (from dokkaebi) For a cat with real character, this Korean name meaning Goblin (from dokkaebi) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kkakkung Unisex Korean Peek-a-boo A Korean name meaning Peek-a-boo, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kkamang Unisex Korean Black (colloquial) For a cat with real character, this Korean name meaning Black (colloquial) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kkami Unisex Korean Blackie A Korean name meaning Blackie, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kkochi Female Korean Flower For a cat with real character, this Korean name meaning Flower offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kkul Unisex Korean Honey A Korean name meaning Honey, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kkum Unisex Korean Dream For a cat with real character, this Korean name meaning Dream offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Klaus Male German victory of the people A German name meaning victory of the people, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kleintje Unisex Dutch little one Dutch diminutive meaning little one.
Knox Male Scottish round hill A Scottish name meaning round hill, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Koa Unisex Hawaiian warrior and brave For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning warrior and brave offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kocha Unisex Not listed Japanese black tea A a much loved naming name meaning Japanese black tea, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kodiak Male Place bear island Rugged bear-country name for the largest breed.
Kodkod Unisex Mapudungun small spotted wild cat A tiny spotted South American wildcat.
Kody Unisex English Variant of Cody (‘descendant of the helpful one’) For a cat with real character, this English name meaning Variant of Cody (‘descendant of the helpful one’) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kohana Female Japanese little flower A Japanese name meaning little flower, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Koharu Unisex Japanese small spring For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning small spring offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kohlrabi Unisex Not listed turnip-like brassica A a much loved naming name meaning turnip-like brassica, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kohola Unisex Hawaiian humpback whale For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning humpback whale offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Koi Female Japanese carp; love The koi fish; also the word for love.
Koji Male Japanese prosperous second son For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning prosperous second son offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kokopelli Unisex Hopi the humpbacked flute player deity A Hopi name meaning the humpbacked flute player deity, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kokoro Female Japanese heart For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning heart offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kolea Unisex Hawaiian plover A Hawaiian name meaning plover, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kolohe Unisex Hawaiian mischievous For a cat with real character, this Hawaiian name meaning mischievous offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Komorebi Female Japanese sunlight through trees A Japanese name meaning sunlight through trees, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Koneko Unisex Japanese kitten For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning kitten offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kongi Unisex Korean Bean A Korean name meaning Bean, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kongju Female Korean Princess For a cat with real character, this Korean name meaning Princess offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Konpeito Unisex Not listed tiny Japanese star sugar candies A a much loved naming name meaning tiny Japanese star sugar candies, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kookaburra Unisex Wiradjuri the laughing kingfisher For a cat with real character, this Wiradjuri name meaning the laughing kingfisher offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kor Male Turkish ember, live coal A Turkish name meaning ember, live coal, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kori Male Japanese ice For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning ice offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Korokoro Unisex Japanese rolling A Japanese name meaning rolling, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kos Unisex Norwegian Cozy contentment For the fireside lump of pure peace.
Koto Unisex Japanese harp, zither A Japanese name meaning harp, zither, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kotone Female Japanese harp sound For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning harp sound offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Koyo Unisex Japanese autumn leaves A Japanese name meaning autumn leaves, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kramer Male German merchant The Seinfeld neighbour; lanky and chaotic.
Krampus Male German claw The horned folklore visitor of the Christmas season.
Krill Unisex English tiny crustacean Tiny shrimp-like crustaceans whales eat.
Kris Male Greek bearing Christ (via Kristoffer) Short for the jolly gift-bringer.
Krishna Male Not listed Hindu god of compassion and love For a cat with real character, this a much loved naming name meaning Hindu god of compassion and love offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Krumkake Unisex Norwegian A crisp cone shaped cookie For the sweet swirl patterned treat of a cat.
Kätzchen Unisex German kitten German for kitten.
Ku Male Hawaiian god of war A Hawaiian name meaning god of war, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kulay Unisex Tagalog colour (Tagalog) For a cat with real character, this Tagalog name meaning colour (Tagalog) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kuma Unisex Japanese bear A Japanese name meaning bear, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kumiko Female Japanese eternal beautiful child For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning eternal beautiful child offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kummerspeck Unisex German Weight gained from emotional eating For the chunky comfort eater we adore.
Kumo Male Japanese cloud For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning cloud offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kumquat Unisex Cantonese golden orange tiny bite-sized citrus fruit.
Kurenai Unisex Japanese deep crimson For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning deep crimson offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kuri Female Japanese chestnut A Japanese name meaning chestnut, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kuro Unisex Japanese black For a sleek black panther of a cat.
Kurt Male Turkish wolf Turkish word for wolf; bold.
Kurumi Female Japanese walnut For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning walnut offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kuuipo Female Hawaiian my sweetheart A Hawaiian name meaning my sweetheart, it suits a cat with a calm, confident presence and a look that stops people mid sentence.
Kuya Unisex Tagalog elder brother (Tagalog) For a cat with real character, this Tagalog name meaning elder brother (Tagalog) offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kvetch Unisex Yiddish To complain For the vocal complainer with opinions on dinner.
Kyanite Unisex Not listed Blue aluminium silicate mineral For a cat with real character, this a much loved naming name meaning Blue aluminium silicate mineral offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kyle Male Gaelic narrow strait Modern favourite; easygoing and sporty.
Kyoto Unisex Japanese capital city For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning capital city offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.
Kyra Female Greek lady; mistress Ladylike name for a refined cat.
Kyuri Unisex Japanese cucumber For a cat with real character, this Japanese name meaning cucumber offers something a little different from the usual shortlist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cat names starting with K are on this page?

There are 198 cat names starting with K on this page, and every one has a verified meaning in the table above.

Which K names are most popular?

The most popular picks on this page include Kai, Kaiser, Karl, Kenji, King, Kingston, Kira, Kirk, Kodiak, Kramer. They are shown as cards near the top of the page and appear again in the full table.

Are there unisex K names?

Yes. There are 81 unisex K names on this page, including Kabocha, Kachina, Kaew, Kaffeeklatsch, Kage, Kailua. Find them in the gender column of the full table.

What is a good short K name?

Good short K names from this list include Kaew, Kage, Kahu, Kai, Kaki. Each is easy to say aloud, easy to call, and carries a verified meaning in the table.