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150 Cat Names That Start with E for Your Furry Friend

Cat Names That Start with E

When you welcome a new cat into your life, it can be tricky to find a name that fits them. Cat owners are faced with hundreds of different names to choose from that could be a could fit for their feline companion. So, narrowing down your choices to names that start with a particular letter can be a good start.

This article will help make naming your cat a much easier process by providing you with many different cat names that start with the letter “E”.

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Tips for Naming Your Cat

Choosing the right name for your cat can take time. Most cat owners want a name that describes certain traits about their cats, such as their coloration, personality, or behaviors. You do not have to find a name for your new cat right away. Instead, you can observe them for a couple of days and try a few different names out. Whichever name seems to suit your cat the best, that is usually the name that you might want to stick with.

You can even compile a list of several different names that you like and ask your friends and family which is the best fit for your cat. This can help you narrow down your options until you find the perfect name.

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Cute Cat Names Starting with E

Cats are well-known for being exceptionally cute with their fluffy fur and bright eyes. They make loving yet playful companion animals that are all adorable in so many ways.

  • Emilia
  • Emmy
  • Effy
  • Elfrid
  • Esme
  • Ellie
  • Elvis
  • Edgar
  • Elmo
  • Evan
  • Ebony
  • Eloise
  • Eileen
  • Erica
  • Eden
  • Evelyn
  • Earl
  • Eddie
  • Ezra
  • Elodie
  • Emma
  • Elliot
  • Edith
  • Eve/Evie
  • Ellery
  • Elven
  • Ella
  • Eleanor
  • Emilio
  • Evangeline
  • Esmeralda
  • Eva
  • Enzo
  • Ernest
  • Elizabeth
  • Earl
  • Everly
  • Espen
  • Emoline
  • Emerson
  • Ester
  • Estelle
  • Easton
  • Eeyore
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Funny Cat Names Starting with E

Cats are entertaining and often quirky, so perhaps a funny name to match their personality may be a good choice.

  • Egg
  • Earthworm
  • Eep
  • Elf
  • Eyeshadow
  • Elephant
  • Endive
  • Error
  • English Muffin
  • Eggnog
  • Eddie
  • Emoji
  • Epsom
  • Earwig
  • Earmuffs
  • Eggplant
  • English Walnut
  • Elbow
  • Enchiladas
  • Easter Egg
  • Eggo
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Cool Cat Names Starting with E

Cats can certainly be “cool” too (as any cat owner will attest to), and they need an awesome name to match their coolness.

  • Echo
  • Eugene
  • Emu
  • Einstein
  • Element
  • Epiphany
  • Ewok
  • Eagle
  • Exotic
  • Encore
  • Elixir
  • Eminem
  • Elmore
  • Evergreen
  • Earl Grey
  • Espresso
  • Epic
  • Eagle
  • Enforcer
  • Emperor
  • Eclipse
  • Electra

Female Cat Names Starting with E

Female cats are beautiful, independent, and regal. Choosing a feminine name with an “E” to suit your female cat can be challenging, but there are some options.

  • Elsa
  • Ember
  • Estella
  • Elora
  • Edith
  • Elana
  • Eileen
  • Ellen
  • Evermore
  • Erma
  • Eudora
  • Emery Rose
  • Esmay
  • Eira
  • Elesia
  • Erica
  • Everleigh
  • Emerald
  • Elena
Two Cats on a cat tree looking in one direction in front of a white wall
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Male Cat Names Starting with E

Male cats are often described as social, playful, and sometimes a little silly. The following names are fairly masculine and could be the perfect fit for your male cat.

  • Emmett
  • Ewan
  • Eli
  • Enver
  • Edward
  • Errol
  • Edison
  • Elton
  • Etienne
  • Erick
  • Everett
  • Elijah
  • Ezra
  • Enoch
  • Ernie
  • Ezekiel
  • Emmanuel
  • Eben
  • Ezio
  • Elijah
  • Edison
  • Elio
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Unique Cat Names Starting with E with Meanings

All cats are unique. Why not choose a name that is not only unique but has meaning to it as well? Here are some unique cat names starting with an “E”, along with their meanings.

Ebenezer: Stone of help
Eglantine: French for “wild rose”
Everett: Hardy and brave
Enrique: Home ruler
Estevan: Greek for “crown”
Elethea: Truth
Ernestine: Determined or serious
Ezekiel: God strengthens
Emberly: Sparkling
Edwina: A prosperous friend
Ender: Extremely rare

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Final Thoughts

Many different names begin with “E” and might be suitable for your feline companion, from cute and cool ones to gender-specific and even unique ones. It can take time to find the right name for your cat, so don’t rush the process. You can even take a few days to determine your new cat’s personality traits before you choose their final name.

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