Mexico is a beautiful country rich in culture and historical significance. If you are from Mexico, love learning about the country, enjoy visiting it, or just feel drawn to it, you might be considering naming your new pet something Mexican-inspired. If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to go through over 190 Mexican cat names that you might consider for your new addition. Keep reading to see if any names immediately jump out at you.
How to Name Your New Cat Before we delve into the names, we should talk about how to name your new pet. It’s Okay to Wait While the process of naming your animal should be easy, we’ve found it to be anything but. Sometimes finding the perfecting name is so difficult that you wind up going days or weeks without having an official name for your new pet. And, guess what? That’s totally okay. We’ve found that it’s sometimes easier to pick the perfect name after you’ve had a chance to really get to know your new cat. If you give yourself a few days to get acquainted with one another, you’ll have a better idea of the personality of your new addition. Is he a curious little devil? Diablo might be a great name as it means ‘devil’ in Spanish. Is he cunning and clever? Maybe “Astuta” (feminine) or “Astuto” (masculine) might be fitting names as they mean “sly” in Spanish. Has your new kitten spent most of his first few days in his new home hiding and shying away from you? Timida (feminine) or Timido (masculine) are the Spanish words for “shy.” While you don’t have to name your cat after his personality traits, it would be an option if you’re willing to wait a few days or weeks post-adoption to name your kitty. What Makes a Good Name? Image Credit: Nattapong Pongpiyapan, Shutterstock There is a formula to follow when choosing a new name for your cat. First, shorter names are often better. Many pet owners prefer shorter names or those with fewer syllables as they’re easier to say and easier for your cat to recognize. Plus, shorter names fit better on collars. Second, if you have a multi-pet household, choose names different from each other. Having a “Molly” and a “Polly,” for example, can cause confusion between cats. Try to choose names with very distinctive sounds. Third, the name you choose should be one you’re comfortable telling your veterinary receptionists and Grandma. While a spicy or profane name might be funny, it’s best to save them as nicknames you can pull out occasionally rather than making these inappropriate names your pet’s official title. Now that you have some know-how when it comes to cat naming, let’s look at the best Mexican-inspired names for your new pet.
Mexican Cat Names from Basic Spanish Words
Alba: daybreak
Allegro: music
Alma: soul
Amor: love
Bebé: baby
Bella: beautiful
Buena: good
Chica/o: girl/boy
Cielo: sky or Heaven
Corazon: heart
Cortez: polite
Cosa: sweet thing
Dia: day
Diablo: devil
Feliz: happy
Fiesta: party
Fresca: fresh
Güero/Güera: light haired
Leya: loyalty
Lindo: lovely
Mariposa: butterfly
Niebla: fog
Nieve: snow
Peluche: teddy bear
Pequeño: small
Precioso/Preciosa: precious
Risa: laughter
Santo: saint
Selva: jungle
Sol: sun
Sombra: shadow
Tajo: day
Tierra: earth
Toro: Bull
Vida: life
Zorro: fox
Male Names with Meanings Image Credit: outdoor_Rutina, Shutterstock
Alfonso: noble
Amata: beloved
Amigo: friend
Armando: soldier
Benito: blessed
Cazador: hunter
Cerveza: beer
Consuelo: solace
Domingo: of the Lord
Ferdinand: peaceful
Feroz: fierce
Fuerte: strong
Gato: male cat
Gordito: chubby (male)
Hermosa: beautiful
Joven: young
Lobo: wolf
Luz: light
Oro: gold
Oso: bear
Pequeño: small
Reyes: kings
Rio: river
Sanche: blessed one
Seguro: safe
Silvi: forest
Ulrich: leader
Valiente: brave
Female Names with Meaning
Alita: noble
Amiga: friend
Aurora: dawn
Baya: berry
Beatriz: traveller
Brisa: breeze
Chiquita: little one
Cora: maiden
Dama: lady
Dulcinea: sweet
Elena: shining light
Elsa: truth
Esmeralda: emerald
Estrella: star
Eva: life
Flor: flower
Gordita: chubby (female)
Hermosa: beautiful
Isla: island
Laya: calm
Luna: moon
Maite: lady of the house
Melosa: gentle
Paloma: dove
Perla: pearl
Querida: dear
Reina: queen
Rosa: rose
Rosario: rosary
Safira: sapphire
Sierra: mountains
Solana: sunny spot
Names Inspired by Mexican Food & Drinks Image credit: dien, Shutterstock
Barbacoa
Beans
Burrito
Carajillo
Carnita
Cayenne
Ceviche
Chalupa
Cecina
Champurrado
Chicle
Chilaquiles
Chip
Chorizo
Churro
Coco
Colada
Dulce
Empanada
Enchilada
Fajita
Fanta
Flan
Fresca
Guacamole
Horchata
Jarritos
Jicama
Lima
Magdalena
Margarita
Michelada
Mole
Nacho
Olive
Paloma
Panucho
Pico
Pimienta
Pina
Queso
Rosada
Salsa
Sangrita
Tabasco
Taco
Tamale
Taquito
Tequila
Tostadas
Yuca
Names Inspired by Places
Acapulco
Baja
Cancun
Celaya
Cozumel
Durango
Hidalgo
Ixtapa
Izamal
Jalisco
Juarez
Leon
Lupe
Merida
Monterrey
Morelia
Morelos
Puebla
Queretaro
Reynosa
Saltillo
Sonora
Tabasco
Tampico
Tijuana
Toluca
Veracruz
Yucatán
Zamora
Names Inspired by Mexican Culture Image Credit: COULANGES, Shutterstock
Alameda: after Alameda Central which was once an Aztec marketplace
Ángel: after the Angel of Independence statue
Chilango: after the Mexican slang for residents of Mexico City
Cortés: after the Spanish explorer who built Mexico City
Estrella: after a national park in Mexico City
Frida: after a dog that famously rescued over 50 lives after a 7.1 earthquake in Mexico City
Iñárritu: after famous Oscar-award winning director Alejandro Iñárritu
Kahlo: after Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican painter known for her self-portraits
Malinche: after La Malinche, an enslaved Aztec girl who acted as a translator for Cortes during his conquest of the Aztec Empire
Moctezuma: after one of the best-known rulers of the Aztec empire
Polanco: after one of Mexico City’s most upscale neighborhoods
Popo: after Popocatépetl, an active volcano near Mexico City
Templo: after the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the Mexica people
Teo: after Teotihuacan, a vast Mexican archaeological complex
Zo: after Zócalo, the main square in central Mexico City
Final Thoughts We hope our Mexican cat name guide has helped you to narrow down your list to a few prospective names. If you’re not completely sold on a single name yet, give it time. Take a few names for a test run to see how your cat reacts and how they roll off your tongue. The perfect name will come to you eventually; you may just need a little patience.
Featured Image Credit: Andrew Cornell, Unsplash
Mexico is a beautiful country rich in culture and historical significance. If you are from Mexico, love learning about the country, enjoy visiting it, or just feel drawn to it, you might be considering naming your new pet something Mexican-inspired. If so, you’ve come to the right place.
We’re going to go through over 190 Mexican cat names that you might consider for your new addition. Keep reading to see if any names immediately jump out at you.
How to Name Your New Cat
Before we delve into the names, we should talk about how to name your new pet.
It’s Okay to Wait
While the process of naming your animal should be easy, we’ve found it to be anything but. Sometimes finding the perfecting name is so difficult that you wind up going days or weeks without having an official name for your new pet. And, guess what? That’s totally okay.
We’ve found that it’s sometimes easier to pick the perfect name after you’ve had a chance to really get to know your new cat. If you give yourself a few days to get acquainted with one another, you’ll have a better idea of the personality of your new addition.
Is he a curious little devil? Diablo might be a great name as it means ‘devil’ in Spanish.
Is he cunning and clever? Maybe “Astuta” (feminine) or “Astuto” (masculine) might be fitting names as they mean “sly” in Spanish.
Has your new kitten spent most of his first few days in his new home hiding and shying away from you? Timida (feminine) or Timido (masculine) are the Spanish words for “shy.”
While you don’t have to name your cat after his personality traits, it would be an option if you’re willing to wait a few days or weeks post-adoption to name your kitty.
What Makes a Good Name?
There is a formula to follow when choosing a new name for your cat.
First, shorter names are often better. Many pet owners prefer shorter names or those with fewer syllables as they’re easier to say and easier for your cat to recognize. Plus, shorter names fit better on collars.
Second, if you have a multi-pet household, choose names different from each other. Having a “Molly” and a “Polly,” for example, can cause confusion between cats. Try to choose names with very distinctive sounds.
Third, the name you choose should be one you’re comfortable telling your veterinary receptionists and Grandma. While a spicy or profane name might be funny, it’s best to save them as nicknames you can pull out occasionally rather than making these inappropriate names your pet’s official title.
Now that you have some know-how when it comes to cat naming, let’s look at the best Mexican-inspired names for your new pet.
Mexican Cat Names from Basic Spanish Words
Alba: daybreak
Allegro: music
Alma: soul
Amor: love
Bebé: baby
Bella: beautiful
Buena: good
Chica/o: girl/boy
Cielo: sky or Heaven
Corazon: heart
Cortez: polite
Cosa: sweet thing
Dia: day
Diablo: devil
Feliz: happy
Fiesta: party
Fresca: fresh
Güero/Güera: light haired
Leya: loyalty
Lindo: lovely
Mariposa: butterfly
Niebla: fog
Nieve: snow
Peluche: teddy bear
Pequeño: small
Precioso/Preciosa: precious
Risa: laughter
Santo: saint
Selva: jungle
Sol: sun
Sombra: shadow
Tajo: day
Tierra: earth
Toro: Bull
Vida: life
Zorro: fox
Male Names with Meanings
Alfonso: noble
Amata: beloved
Amigo: friend
Armando: soldier
Benito: blessed
Cazador: hunter
Cerveza: beer
Consuelo: solace
Domingo: of the Lord
Ferdinand: peaceful
Feroz: fierce
Fuerte: strong
Gato: male cat
Gordito: chubby (male)
Hermosa: beautiful
Joven: young
Lobo: wolf
Luz: light
Oro: gold
Oso: bear
Pequeño: small
Reyes: kings
Rio: river
Sanche: blessed one
Seguro: safe
Silvi: forest
Ulrich: leader
Valiente: brave
Alba: daybreak
Allegro: music
Alma: soul
Amor: love
Bebé: baby
Bella: beautiful
Buena: good
Chica/o: girl/boy
Cielo: sky or Heaven
Corazon: heart
Cortez: polite
Cosa: sweet thing
Dia: day
Diablo: devil
Feliz: happy
Fiesta: party
Fresca: fresh
Güero/Güera: light haired
Leya: loyalty
Lindo: lovely
Mariposa: butterfly
Niebla: fog
Nieve: snow
Peluche: teddy bear
Pequeño: small
Precioso/Preciosa: precious
Risa: laughter
Santo: saint
Selva: jungle
Sol: sun
Sombra: shadow
Tajo: day
Tierra: earth
Toro: Bull
Vida: life
Zorro: fox
Alfonso: noble
Amata: beloved
Amigo: friend
Armando: soldier
Benito: blessed
Cazador: hunter
Cerveza: beer
Consuelo: solace
Domingo: of the Lord
Ferdinand: peaceful
Feroz: fierce
Fuerte: strong
Gato: male cat
Gordito: chubby (male)
Hermosa: beautiful
Joven: young
Lobo: wolf
Luz: light
Oro: gold
Oso: bear
Pequeño: small
Reyes: kings
Rio: river
Sanche: blessed one
Seguro: safe
Silvi: forest
Ulrich: leader
Valiente: brave
Female Names with Meaning
Alita: noble
Amiga: friend
Aurora: dawn
Baya: berry
Beatriz: traveller
Brisa: breeze
Chiquita: little one
Cora: maiden
Dama: lady
Dulcinea: sweet
Elena: shining light
Elsa: truth
Esmeralda: emerald
Estrella: star
Eva: life
Flor: flower
Gordita: chubby (female)
Hermosa: beautiful
Isla: island
Laya: calm
Luna: moon
Maite: lady of the house
Melosa: gentle
Paloma: dove
Perla: pearl
Querida: dear
Reina: queen
Rosa: rose
Rosario: rosary
Safira: sapphire
Sierra: mountains
Solana: sunny spot
Names Inspired by Mexican Food & Drinks
Barbacoa
Beans
Burrito
Carajillo
Carnita
Cayenne
Ceviche
Chalupa
Cecina
Champurrado
Chicle
Chilaquiles
Chip
Chorizo
Churro
Coco
Colada
Dulce
Empanada
Enchilada
Fajita
Fanta
Flan
Fresca
Guacamole
Horchata
Jarritos
Jicama
Lima
Magdalena
Margarita
Michelada
Mole
Nacho
Olive
Paloma
Panucho
Pico
Pimienta
Pina
Queso
Rosada
Salsa
Sangrita
Tabasco
Taco
Tamale
Taquito
Tequila
Tostadas
Yuca
Alita: noble
Amiga: friend
Aurora: dawn
Baya: berry
Beatriz: traveller
Brisa: breeze
Chiquita: little one
Cora: maiden
Dama: lady
Dulcinea: sweet
Elena: shining light
Elsa: truth
Esmeralda: emerald
Estrella: star
Eva: life
Flor: flower
Gordita: chubby (female)
Hermosa: beautiful
Isla: island
Laya: calm
Luna: moon
Maite: lady of the house
Melosa: gentle
Paloma: dove
Perla: pearl
Querida: dear
Reina: queen
Rosa: rose
Rosario: rosary
Safira: sapphire
Sierra: mountains
Solana: sunny spot
Barbacoa
Beans
Burrito
Carajillo
Carnita
Cayenne
Ceviche
Chalupa
Cecina
Champurrado
Chicle
Chilaquiles
Chip
Chorizo
Churro
Coco
Colada
Dulce
Empanada
Enchilada
Fajita
Fanta
Flan
Fresca
Guacamole
Horchata
Jarritos
Jicama
Lima
Magdalena
Margarita
Michelada
Mole
Nacho
Olive
Paloma
Panucho
Pico
Pimienta
Pina
Queso
Rosada
Salsa
Sangrita
Tabasco
Taco
Tamale
Taquito
Tequila
Tostadas
Yuca
Names Inspired by Places
Acapulco
Baja
Cancun
Celaya
Cozumel
Durango
Hidalgo
Ixtapa
Izamal
Jalisco
Juarez
Leon
Lupe
Merida
Monterrey
Morelia
Morelos
Puebla
Queretaro
Reynosa
Saltillo
Sonora
Tabasco
Tampico
Tijuana
Toluca
Veracruz
Yucatán
Zamora
Names Inspired by Mexican Culture
Alameda: after Alameda Central which was once an Aztec marketplace
Ángel: after the Angel of Independence statue
Chilango: after the Mexican slang for residents of Mexico City
Cortés: after the Spanish explorer who built Mexico City
Estrella: after a national park in Mexico City
Frida: after a dog that famously rescued over 50 lives after a 7.1 earthquake in Mexico City
Iñárritu: after famous Oscar-award winning director Alejandro Iñárritu
Kahlo: after Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican painter known for her self-portraits
Malinche: after La Malinche, an enslaved Aztec girl who acted as a translator for Cortes during his conquest of the Aztec Empire
Moctezuma: after one of the best-known rulers of the Aztec empire
Polanco: after one of Mexico City’s most upscale neighborhoods
Popo: after Popocatépetl, an active volcano near Mexico City
Templo: after the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the Mexica people
Teo: after Teotihuacan, a vast Mexican archaeological complex
Zo: after Zócalo, the main square in central Mexico City
Acapulco
Baja
Cancun
Celaya
Cozumel
Durango
Hidalgo
Ixtapa
Izamal
Jalisco
Juarez
Leon
Lupe
Merida
Monterrey
Morelia
Morelos
Puebla
Queretaro
Reynosa
Saltillo
Sonora
Tabasco
Tampico
Tijuana
Toluca
Veracruz
Yucatán
Zamora
Alameda: after Alameda Central which was once an Aztec marketplace
Ángel: after the Angel of Independence statue
Chilango: after the Mexican slang for residents of Mexico City
Cortés: after the Spanish explorer who built Mexico City
Estrella: after a national park in Mexico City
Frida: after a dog that famously rescued over 50 lives after a 7.1 earthquake in Mexico City
Iñárritu: after famous Oscar-award winning director Alejandro Iñárritu
Kahlo: after Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican painter known for her self-portraits
Malinche: after La Malinche, an enslaved Aztec girl who acted as a translator for Cortes during his conquest of the Aztec Empire
Moctezuma: after one of the best-known rulers of the Aztec empire
Polanco: after one of Mexico City’s most upscale neighborhoods
Popo: after Popocatépetl, an active volcano near Mexico City
Templo: after the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the Mexica people
Teo: after Teotihuacan, a vast Mexican archaeological complex
Zo: after Zócalo, the main square in central Mexico City
Final Thoughts
We hope our Mexican cat name guide has helped you to narrow down your list to a few prospective names. If you’re not completely sold on a single name yet, give it time. Take a few names for a test run to see how your cat reacts and how they roll off your tongue. The perfect name will come to you eventually; you may just need a little patience.
Featured Image Credit: Andrew Cornell, Unsplash
