Africa is where the first domestic cats were seen in the history. So African cat names are only appropriate. Let’s take your kitty back to its roots.
If you have an African cat breed, African cat names can be even more meaningful. Did you know that we, humans did not actually domesticate cats like we did to dogs or horses? Cats chose to live with us and in time they domesticated themselves. Of course, in the last few hundred years humans contributed a lot to cat breeds all around the world but original African house cat breeds such as Egyptian Mau or Sokoke still exist without much change.
Just like most of our other cat name lists, we split African cat names into three categories for your convenience. These categories are:
- Female African Cat Names,
- Male African Cat Names,
- Gender-Neutral African Cat Names.
Before you start reading the list, we have a couple of suggestions for you to choose the perfect cat name that suits your new little friend best.
First of all, consider the physical attributes or the character of the kitty. Choosing a name that reflects those traits might be both funny and meaningful. Also, choosing names that completely contradicts those traits can be sarcastic but when cats are involved, it just becomes adorable.
Second, note the names you like as you read the list. This way you will have the chance to see all your favorite names in once place which makes choosing the best one easier. If there is more than one person involved in the naming process, keep your separate lists and compare them when you are both finished reading and check your lists to see if there is any common name in order to avoid conflicts.
Female African Cat Names
Female African cat names sound elegant and powerful just like the continent itself. The items here include names from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea and from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean. Therefore, you may encounter names from a lot of places and cultures.
- Chidinma
- Nala
- Hibo
- Amina
- Lulu
- Samaki
- Imani
- Asha
- Ada
- Siri
- Nia
- Jina
- Amara
- Taraji
- Adana
- Shani
- Nyika
- Zola
- Kali
- Zuri
- Kubwa
- Lusaka
- Sasa
- Makena
- Nampa
- Shona
- Mimi
- Mayotte
- Wingu
- Abeba
- Sanura
- Semira
- Feechi
- Nailah
- Leal
- Jamila
- Fayola
- Upendo
- Kalahari
- Ashanti
- Amadi
- Sabra
- Nyota
- Dalia
- Maji
- Ama
- Tamala
- Zoya
- Aziza
- Amma
- Yeye
- Uma
- Sauda
- Adanna
- Alika
- Malkia
- Sisi
- Hasina
- Maha
- Ruaha
Male African Cat Names
Male names of Africa are strong and reflect the struggles of the continent but they are also full of hope, love and light. We hope that you find the perfect name for your kitty so it also becomes strong, full of love and compassion. No matter what name you pick, you have found your “Chale” for sure.
- Jamba
- Asante
- Shaka
- Ekon
- Gunab
- Kendi
- Kokola
- Idir
- Jafar
- Femi
- Naiser
- Tau
- Abeeku
- Kellan
- Shango
- Rudo
- Jaleel
- Mosi
- Ode
- Yared
- Msia
- Vino
- Omari
- Amare
- Taji
- Mufasa
- Scar
- Sefu
- Hodari
- Saber
- Hakim
- Mtoto
- Kasim
- Zain
- Kofi
- Dugbo
- Palla
- Akongo
- Chumvi
- Kheri
- Kidogo
- Heviosso
- Akil
- Bumba
- Adae
- Lagba
- Guruhi
- Simba
- Zaki
- Jamal
- Zane
- Aslan
- Bongani
- Agassou
- Chale
- Bobo
- Issa
- Omumbo
- Tarzan
- Amma
Gender-Neutral African Cat Names
Especially country or city names suit kitties really good. Also when we talk about Africa we can not ignore the beautiful rivers and peaceful deserts. In addition to all these great names, there are actual gender-neutral human names so you have options.
- Borneo
- Anansi
- Kalumba
- Calypso
- Bambara
- Nile
- Amani
- Liwonde
- Jordan
- Jata
- Ntungwe
- Zanzibar
- Oman
- Kenya
- Sahara
- Zambia
- Kidepo
- Casablanca
- Tripoli
- Uganda
- Oncilla
- Chaus
- Baridi
- Hoanib
- Siku
- Doha
- Liberia
- Nairobi
- Ishasha
- Mali
- Namiri
- Cairo
- Angola
- Chad
- Lagos
- Karibu
- Malawi
- Giza
- Congo
- Kamari
Whatever you name your cat, always keep in mind that all your little friend needs from you is your love and attention. So don’t forget to take it to a veterinarian regularly to prevent any health issues before they get serious.
