227 Cat Names Starting With T With Meanings

ByBrianna Baxter

If you are looking for cat names starting with T, this page gives you 227 of them, and every one carries a verified meaning from the name database used for this list. Each entry 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. Browse the full list from the main cat names hub, and if you want the story behind a single name first, start with the guide to cat name meanings.

Count honesty matters here. The title number is 227 because the table below holds exactly 227 countable entries. The database holds 463 names starting with T in total, but 236 of them have a blank meaning cell, so they are not counted here and they do not appear as entries. Examples of names left out for that reason alone are Taco, Taffy, Thunder, Tiger and Tiana. They will only belong here if verified meanings are added and the title number is updated to match. Where a gender or origin cell is blank in the database, this page says Not listed, and no origin or gender has been invented.

Most Popular Cat Names Starting With T

The 20 cards below are a starting point, not a second list. They are part of the 227, and every one of them appears again in the full alphabetical table below, so the cards plus the table together total 227 names, not 247. Use the copy button on a card to copy that name, then check its full entry in the table.

Tamajewel
Teddygift of God
Theogift of God
Thorthunder
Tillystrength in battle
TobyGod is good
Tomtwin
Tuckercloth fuller
TabbythaTabitha: gazelle (Aramaic)
Tabithagazelle
Tadsmall boy
Tadashirighteous
Tadpoletadpole
Tafarihe who inspires awe
Taffetacrisp rustling fabric
Tagetesmarigold genus
Taichilarge first
Taigaboreal forest
Taikigreat radiance
Tailora person who makes clothes to fit

Some names on this page also have their own meaning pages already live on the site, including Teddy, Theo, Thor, Toby. Those pages are linked here for readers who want more detail on one name, and they do not add to the count.

All 227 Cat Names Starting With T

Names are listed alphabetically. Tap Copy on any row to copy that name for use elsewhere.

Name Meaning Gender Origin Description Copy
Tabbytha Tabitha: gazelle (Aramaic) Female Aramaic Means Tabitha: gazelle (Aramaic). Coat-pattern pun name.
Tabitha gazelle Female Aramaic Means gazelle. Samantha's little witch on Bewitched.
Tad small boy Unisex English Means small boy. A small boy; short and sweet.
Tadashi righteous Male Japanese Means righteous. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tadpole tadpole Unisex English Means tadpole. A baby frog; wiggly and small.
Tafari he who inspires awe Male Amharic Means he who inspires awe. Commanding name for a striking Abyssinian.
Taffeta crisp rustling fabric Female English Means crisp rustling fabric. A crisp rustling silk fabric.
Tagetes marigold genus Unisex Latin Means marigold genus. Botanical name for marigolds.
Taichi large first Male Japanese Means large first. The sense of large first is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Taiga boreal forest Female Russian Means boreal forest. Wild forest name for the Siberian's homeland.
Taiki great radiance Male Japanese Means great radiance. A name like this works because the sense of great radiance is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tailor a person who makes clothes to fit Unisex Not listed Means a person who makes clothes to fit. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Taiyo sun, sunshine Male Japanese Means sun, sunshine. That sense of sun, sunshine gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Taji crown Female Swahili Means crown. Crowning name for a regal Bengal.
Takahiro great and valuable Male Japanese Means great and valuable. The sense of great and valuable is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Takara treasure Female Japanese Means treasure. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Takashi noble, prosperous Male Japanese Means noble, prosperous. A name like this works because the sense of noble, prosperous is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Take bamboo Male Japanese Means bamboo. Tall strong and flexible.
Takenoko bamboo shoot Unisex Japanese Means bamboo shoot. That sense of bamboo shoot gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Takeo martial hero Male Japanese Means martial hero. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Takeshi military, martial Male Japanese Means military, martial. The sense of military, martial is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Tako Japanese word for octopus Male Not listed Means Japanese word for octopus. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Takumi artisan Male Japanese Means artisan. A name like this works because the sense of artisan is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tala star (Tagalog) Unisex Tagalog Means star (Tagalog). It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Talia heavenly dew Female Hebrew Means heavenly dew. That sense of heavenly dew gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Taliesin Legendary Welsh bard Male Celtic Means Legendary Welsh bard. Chief of bards; born of Cerridwen's cauldron.
Talon sharp claw Unisex Latin Means sharp claw. Armed and elegant at once.
Talvi winter Female Finnish Means winter. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tama jewel Female Japanese Means jewel. Precious like a jewel; the famous stationmaster cat was Tama.
Tamago Japanese egg sushi Male Not listed Means Japanese egg sushi. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Tamarillo tree tomato fruit Unisex Not listed Means tree tomato fruit. That sense of tree tomato fruit gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Tamarin tiny monkey Unisex English Means tiny monkey. A tiny brightly colored monkey.
Tamarind Indian date Female Arabic Means Indian date. Sweet-sour mischief.
Tammy date palm Female Hebrew Means date palm. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tandoori clay oven Unisex Persian Means clay oven. Flame-orange Indian grill style.
Tangyuan glutinous rice balls Unisex Chinese Means glutinous rice balls. Small sweet Chinese rice balls.
Tannenbaum fir tree Unisex German Means fir tree. The German word from O Tannenbaum.
Tanner a person who tans animal hides into leather Unisex Not listed Means a person who tans animal hides into leather. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Tansy athanasia: immortality Female Greek Means athanasia: immortality. Golden button flower; old-world and bright.
Tanuki raccoon dog Unisex Japanese Means raccoon dog. The playful shape-shifting trickster.
Tao peach; long life Male Chinese Means peach; long life. Long-life name for a healthy cat.
Tapestry woven wall hanging (tapisserie) Female French Means woven wall hanging (tapisserie). It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Taquito small taco Male Spanish Means small taco. A small rolled Mexican taco.
Tar thick dark liquid Unisex English Means thick dark liquid. Black and glossy as fresh tar.
Taralli small snack rings Unisex Italian Means small snack rings. Small crunchy Italian snack rings.
Tarantella A whirling folk dance Unisex Italian Means A whirling folk dance. For the spinning zoomies dancer.
Tardigrade slow stepper Unisex Latin Means slow stepper. The microscopic 'water bear'; nearly indestructible.
Taro eldest son Male Japanese Means eldest son. A timeless classic for the firstborn boy.
Tarragon anise-flavoured French herb Unisex Not listed Means anise-flavoured French herb. That sense of anise-flavoured French herb gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Tarsier tiny wide-eyed primate Unisex Latin Means tiny wide-eyed primate. A tiny primate with enormous eyes.
Tartan a checked woolen cloth Unisex French Means a checked woolen cloth. The sense of a checked woolen cloth is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Tartelette small tart Female French Means small tart. A small French tart.
Tassel a bunch of threads hanging from a cord as decoration Unisex Not listed Means a bunch of threads hanging from a cord as decoration. A name like this works because the sense of a bunch of threads hanging from a cord as decoration is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tater Tot fried potato nugget Unisex Descriptive Means fried potato nugget. Tiny golden potato bite, maximum cute.
Tatterdemalion A person in ragged clothing Unisex English Means A person in ragged clothing. For the scruffy survivor with a heart of gold.
Tatum cheerful bringer of joy Unisex English Means cheerful bringer of joy. Bouncy surname-name; pure happiness.
Taupe mole Female French Means mole. The sense of mole is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Taurus bull Male Latin Means bull. Zodiac sign and constellation.
Tawny tan-colored Male French Means tan-colored. Tawny autumn patches.
Taylor tailor Unisex English Means tailor. The classic unisex surname; sharp and timeless.
Tchaikovsky surname of composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Male Not listed Means surname of composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. That sense of surname of composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Teacake small teatime cake Unisex Not listed Means small teatime cake. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Teacher a person who teaches, especially in a school Unisex Not listed Means a person who teaches, especially in a school. The sense of a person who teaches, especially in a school is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Teacup tiny cup Unisex English Means tiny cup. A tiny cup; teacup-sized kitten.
Teak the durable timber (thekku via Portuguese) Unisex Malayalam Means the durable timber (thekku via Portuguese). A name like this works because the sense of the durable timber (thekku via Portuguese) is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Teddy gift of God Male Greek Means gift of God. Short form of Theodore; like the teddy bear.
Teeny tiny Unisex English Means tiny. Simply tiny.
Tefnut Goddess of moisture Female Egyptian Means Goddess of moisture. Lioness of rain and dew.
Telamon broad leather strap Male Greek Means broad leather strap. The sense of broad leather strap is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Telemachus fighting from afar Male Greek Means fighting from afar. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Temari handball Unisex Japanese Means handball. A small decorative Japanese handball; also bite-size sushi.
Temperance moderation Female English Means moderation. Puritan virtue name; prim and upright.
Tempest tempest, storm Female Latin Means tempest, storm. Wild Shakespearean storm; fierce and dramatic.
Tempestad tempest Female Spanish Means tempest. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Tempura batter-fried Unisex Japanese Means batter-fried. Crispy golden and delicious.
Tenebrae darkness Unisex Latin Means darkness. Shadows in Latin.
Tenrec small spiny mammal Unisex Malagasy Means small spiny mammal. A small spiny Madagascan mammal.
Teodoro gift of God Male Italian Means gift of God. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Tequila Mexican agave spirit Unisex Not listed Means Mexican agave spirit. That sense of Mexican agave spirit gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Terra earth Female Latin Means earth. The earth itself; grounded and warm.
Terracotta baked earth Female Italian Means baked earth. Warm orange clay color.
Terry ruler of the people Male English Means ruler of the people. Absurdly normal name for a dramatic cat.
Tesoro treasure Male Italian Means treasure. A name like this works because the sense of treasure is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tess harvester Female English Means harvester. Short, sweet, patchwork.
Tessera small mosaic tile Female Latin Means small mosaic tile. One tile in life's mosaic.
Thalassa sea Female Greek Means sea. Greek sea goddess; innermost moon of Neptune.
Thalia to flourish, bloom Female Greek Means to flourish, bloom. Muse of comedy for a funny cat.
Thandie beloved Female Zulu Means beloved. Beloved name for a cherished cat.
Thatcher a roofer who installs thatch Unisex Not listed Means a roofer who installs thatch. A name like this works because the sense of a roofer who installs thatch is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Thea goddess Female Greek Means goddess. Simply divine.
Theano goddess Female Greek Means goddess. That sense of goddess gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Theia goddess, mother of the sun Female Greek Means goddess, mother of the sun. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Thelxiepeia enchanting words Female Greek Means enchanting words. The sense of enchanting words is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Theo gift of God Male Greek Means gift of God. Short form of Theodore; warm and modern.
Theobald bold people Male Germanic Means bold people. Medieval knightly name; Tudor-era weight.
Theodora gift of God Female Greek Means gift of God. Byzantine empress; imperial vintage power.
Theodore gift of God Male Greek Means gift of God. A presidential classic, dignified and warm.
Theodosia giving to God Female Greek Means giving to God. Byzantine empresses; divine grace.
Thimbalina tiny thimble Female Descriptive Means tiny thimble. A fancy tiny thimble.
Thimble tiny sewing cap Unisex English Means tiny sewing cap. A tiny sewing cap; fits a kitten's paw.
Thimbleful tiny amount Unisex Descriptive Means tiny amount. A thimbleful of kitten.
Thiri splendor; glory Female Burmese Means splendor; glory. Glorious name for a golden-eyed Burmese.
Thistle thistel: thistle plant Unisex English Means thistel: thistle plant. Spiky purple wildflower; tough and proud.
Thoas quick; nimble Male Greek Means quick; nimble. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Thoe swift Female Greek Means swift. The sense of swift is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Thoosa swift Female Greek Means swift. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Thor thunder Male Norse Means thunder. Norse god of thunder; Marvel hero.
Thoth ibis god of wisdom Male Egyptian Means ibis god of wisdom. Egyptian god of wisdom and writing.
Throw a light blanket draped over a sofa or bed Unisex Not listed Means a light blanket draped over a sofa or bed. That sense of a light blanket draped over a sofa or bed gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Thrud Thor's daughter; Old Norse þrúðr = strength Female Norse Means Thor's daughter; Old Norse þrúðr = strength. A Valkyrie's name.
Thutmose born of Thoth Male Egyptian Means born of Thoth. Pharaoh's name for a grand cat.
Thyme small savory herb Female Not listed Means small savory herb. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Thé tea (French 'thé') Unisex French Means tea (French 'thé'). A name like this works because the sense of tea (French 'thé') is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tia Short form of names ending with tia Unisex English Means Short form of names ending with tia. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Tiara jeweled ornamental crown Unisex Persian Means jeweled ornamental crown. Royal headpiece.
Tibet Tibetan Stod-bod, High or Upper Tibet Male Not listed Means Tibetan Stod-bod, High or Upper Tibet. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Tiddler tiny fish Unisex British English Means tiny fish. British for a tiny fish or small child.
Tiernan little lord Male Irish Means little lord. Lordly name for a proud cat.
Tiffany manifestation of God Female Greek Means manifestation of God. Tiffany and Co and breakfast at Tiffanys.
Tigerlily tiger lily Female English Means tiger lily. Spotted orange tiger lily.
Tigist patience Female Amharic Means patience. Graceful name for a calm Abyssinian.
Tillie Diminutive of Matilda (‘strength in battle’) Unisex English Means Diminutive of Matilda (‘strength in battle’). It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Tilly strength in battle Female Germanic Means strength in battle. Short form of Matilda; perky.
Tim Tam branded snack (trademarked brand name) Unisex Not listed Means branded snack (trademarked brand name). It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Timber wood; forest Male English Means wood; forest. Big woods name for a forest-born breed.
Timmy honoring God Male Greek Means honoring God. Tiny Tim's hopeful spirit.
Timor east Male Malay Means east. That sense of east gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Timpani tuned kettledrums used in orchestras Unisex Not listed Means tuned kettledrums used in orchestras. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Timur iron Male Turkic Means iron. Iron-strong name for a rugged Siberian.
Tindra to twinkle, sparkle Female Swedish Means to twinkle, sparkle. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tinker an itinerant seller and repairer of tin pots and pans Unisex Not listed Means an itinerant seller and repairer of tin pots and pans. A name like this works because the sense of an itinerant seller and repairer of tin pots and pans is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tinkle light ringing sound Unisex English Means light ringing sound. A light delicate ringing.
Tinsel spark Female French Means spark. Silvery holiday decoration.
Tintamarre A loud din or racket Unisex French Means A loud din or racket. For the thunder pawed kitten at midnight.
Tinto red wine Male Spanish Means red wine. The sense of red wine is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Tippy walking on tiptoes Unisex English Means walking on tiptoes. For a kitten that walks on tiptoes.
Tippytaps tapping tiptoes Unisex Descriptive Means tapping tiptoes. The sound of tiny tiptoes tapping.
Tiramisu pick me up Female Italian Means pick me up. Italian dessert.
Tiresias Blind prophet of Thebes Male Greek Means Blind prophet of Thebes. Saw the truth no king could face.
Tissue a soft paper handkerchief Unisex Not listed Means a soft paper handkerchief. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Titania of the Titans Female Latin Means of the Titans. Queen of the fairies in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Titch small person Unisex British English Means small person. British slang for a small person.
Tito title of honour Male Italian Means title of honour. A name like this works because the sense of title of honour is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Toaster an appliance for toasting bread Unisex Not listed Means an appliance for toasting bread. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Tobias God is good Male Hebrew Means God is good. Good boy, great patches.
Toby God is good Male Hebrew Means God is good. Short form of Tobias.
Todd fox Male English Means fox. A plain human name on a cat, the classic dad-name joke.
Toddle unsteady baby walk Unisex English Means unsteady baby walk. The unsteady walk of a very young kitten.
Tokki Rabbit Unisex Korean Means Rabbit. A name like this works because the sense of Rabbit is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tom twin Male Aramaic Means twin. Short form of Thomas; Tom and Jerry's cat.
Tom Hanks Tom: short for Thomas 'twin' (Aramaic) Male Aramaic Means Tom: short for Thomas 'twin' (Aramaic). Pun on Tom Hanks actor.
Tomato red fruit used as a vegetable Unisex Not listed Means red fruit used as a vegetable. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Tomillo thyme Male Spanish Means thyme. The sense of thyme is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Tommy twin Unisex Aramaic Means twin. Short of Thomas; mischievous little charmer.
Tomoko wise child Female Japanese Means wise child. A name like this works because the sense of wise child is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tomte homestead spirit Unisex Swedish Means homestead spirit. The Swedish Christmas gnome.
Tomtit small bird Unisex British English Means small bird. British for a tiny titmouse bird.
Toni priceless Unisex Latin Means priceless. Short of Anthony or Antonia; spunky.
Tonkatsu Japanese pork cutlet Unisex Not listed Means Japanese pork cutlet. The sense of Japanese pork cutlet is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Tonks Nymphadora Tonks in Harry Potter Female Not listed Means Nymphadora Tonks in Harry Potter. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tonnerre thunder Unisex French Means thunder. Featured in cat-naming roundups for Around The World, French, Starting With T.
Tonttu elf Unisex Finnish Means elf. The Finnish Christmas elf.
Tony priceless, short for Anthony Male Latin Means priceless, short for Anthony. Short of Anthony or Antonia; smooth classic.
Tooka Small feline creature in Star Wars Unisex Not listed Means Small feline creature in Star Wars. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Toot small horn sound Unisex English Means small horn sound. A tiny trumpet-like toot.
Toothbrush a brush for cleaning teeth Unisex Not listed Means a brush for cleaning teeth. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tora tiger Male Japanese Means tiger. Striped and fierce like a tiny tiger.
Tori bird Unisex Japanese Means bird. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Tormenta storm Female Spanish Means storm. Spanish word for storm; fiery.
Tornado thunderstorm (tronada) Unisex Spanish Means thunderstorm (tronada). It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Toro Japanese fatty tuna Male Not listed Means Japanese fatty tuna. The sense of Japanese fatty tuna is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Torschlusspanik Fear that time is running out Unisex German Means Fear that time is running out. For the frantic 3am zoomies sprinter.
Torte cake Female German Means cake. A name like this works because the sense of cake is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tortoiseshell mottled coat pattern Female English Means mottled coat pattern. Classic tortie-and-white girl.
Tortuga turtle Female Spanish Means turtle. That sense of turtle gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Toru to take; to pass through Male Japanese Means to take; to pass through. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Toshiro talented son Male Japanese Means talented son. The sense of talented son is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Tot tiny child Unisex English Means tiny child. A tiny tot of a kitten.
Totem a clan emblem (doodem) Unisex Ojibwe Means a clan emblem (doodem). A name like this works because the sense of a clan emblem (doodem) is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tourmaline Crystalline boron silicate gemstone mineral Unisex Not listed Means Crystalline boron silicate gemstone mineral. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Tournesol sunflower (French 'tournesol') Unisex French Means sunflower (French 'tournesol'). That sense of sunflower (French 'tournesol') gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Tracy warrior Unisex Irish Means warrior. Retro unisex favorite; bold and friendly.
Tramontana beyond the mountains Female Italian Means beyond the mountains. The sense of beyond the mountains is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Tramonto sunset Male Italian Means sunset. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Trek to travel/pull (trekken) Unisex Afrikaans Means to travel/pull (trekken). A name like this works because the sense of to travel/pull (trekken) is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tres three (Spanish) Unisex Spanish Means three (Spanish). It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Trill rippling sound Unisex English Means rippling sound. The rippling trill sound cats make.
Trinity triad; threefold Female English Means triad; threefold. Featured in cat-naming roundups for Black, Starting With T.
Trixie voyager; blessed Female English Means voyager; blessed. Featured in cat-naming roundups for Calico, Starting With T.
Troilus Troy Male Greek Means Troy. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Trueno thunder Male Spanish Means thunder. A name like this works because the sense of thunder is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Trésor treasure (French 'trésor') Unisex French Means treasure (French 'trésor'). It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Tsar emperor Male Slavic Means emperor. Russian imperial title.
Tsarina empress of Russia Female Slavic Means empress of Russia. Russian imperial title.
Tsega grace; favor Female Amharic Means grace; favor. Gracious name for an elegant Abyssinian.
Tsubaki camellia Unisex Japanese Means camellia. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tsuki moon Female Japanese Means moon. For the night owl who glows in the dark.
Tsukiko moon child Female Japanese Means moon child. Moon-child name for a dreamy girl.
Tsunami harbor wave Unisex Japanese Means harbor wave. That sense of harbor wave gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Tsundoku Buying books and not reading them Unisex Japanese Means Buying books and not reading them. For the hoarder of toy mice under the sofa.
Tsuyoshi strong Male Japanese Means strong. The sense of strong is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Ttangkong Peanut Unisex Korean Means Peanut. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tteokbokki Spicy rice cakes Unisex Korean Means Spicy rice cakes. A name like this works because the sense of Spicy rice cakes is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tucker cloth fuller Male English Means cloth fuller. Upbeat occupational surname-name.
Tufty little tuft of fur Unisex English Means little tuft of fur. For a kitten with a cute tuft of fur.
Tuile thin curved cookie Unisex French Means thin curved cookie. A thin curved French cookie.
Tulip tulip flower Female Various Means tulip flower. Cup-shaped spring bloom; simple and bright.
Tumaini hope Female Swahili Means hope. Hopeful name for a bright Savannah.
Tuna Turner Pun on Tina Turner with tuna Unisex Not listed Means Pun on Tina Turner with tuna. A name like this works because the sense of Pun on Tina Turner with tuna is memorable, and the sound is straightforward to call.
Tundra treeless arctic plain Male Various Means treeless arctic plain. Vast frozen plain; cool and wild.
Tungsten heavy stone Unisex Swedish Means heavy stone. Swedish for heavy stone; the tough metal.
Tuppence two pence Female English Means two pence. An old British two-pence coin; also Mary Poppins' bird woman.
Tupperware BRAND: a brand of reusable plastic food storage containers Unisex Not listed Means BRAND: a brand of reusable plastic food storage containers. The sense of BRAND: a brand of reusable plastic food storage containers is the charm here, and it suits a cat whose character matches the word behind the name.
Turbo whirlwind Unisex Latin Means whirlwind. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Turmeric meritorious earth Unisex Latin Means meritorious earth. Golden-orange healing spice.
Turnip white root vegetable Unisex Not listed Means white root vegetable. It pairs a clear meaning with a friendly sound, which makes it easy for the whole household to use.
Turquoise Blue green phosphate gemstone mineral Unisex Not listed Means Blue green phosphate gemstone mineral. That sense of Blue green phosphate gemstone mineral gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Tutankhamun living image of Amun Male Egyptian Means living image of Amun. The boy king himself.
Tuxedo formal black-and-white suit Unisex American Means formal black-and-white suit. Always dressed for dinner.
Tweed the River Tweed; a flecked woolen fabric Unisex Scottish Means the River Tweed; a flecked woolen fabric. It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Twila evening light Female English Means evening light. 20th-century name from 'twilight'.
Twilight soft light at day's edge Unisex English Means soft light at day's edge. Blue hour between day and night.
Tyche chance; luck; fortune Female Greek Means chance; luck; fortune. That sense of chance; luck; fortune gives the name a clear story, and it is easy to say at home, at the vet, and in the garden.
Tychon chance; luck; fortune Male Greek Means chance; luck; fortune. It is a name with a definite sense behind it, so it feels chosen rather than picked at random.
Typhoon typhoon Male Various Means typhoon. Mighty Pacific storm; big personality.
Tyson firebrand (Old French) Unisex English Means firebrand (Old French). It reads well on a collar tag and still keeps a little character when called across the room.
Tzimmes A sweet stew or a big fuss Unisex Yiddish Means A sweet stew or a big fuss. For the sweet fuss maker over every meal.

How to Choose a T Name for Your Cat

Say the name out loud a few times, including in the tone you would use to call your cat in from the garden. Short, clear sounds tend to be easier for a cat to notice, and a name that the whole household can say the same way avoids confusion. If two names are close, try each one for a day and watch which one feels natural. The meaning can be the tie breaker, especially when a name reflects your cat’s colour, habits, or the place it came from. For more help with the shortlist step, see how to choose a cat name.

Frequently Asked Questions About T Cat Names

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

There are 227 names on this page, and each one has a verified meaning. Names with a blank meaning cell in the database are not counted.

Are the most popular T names also in the full table?

Yes. The 20 cards at the top are a subset of the same 227 names, and each card name appears again in the alphabetical table, so nothing is counted twice.

What if the name I want is missing?

It may have a blank meaning in the database, or it may start with a different letter after spelling is checked. Check the spelling first, then look at the neighbouring letter list from the main cat names hub.