Most Popular Cat Names That Start With R: Popular Male & Female Ideas
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Adopting a new cat is exciting and fun, but one of the first things a new cat owner must do is choose a fitting name. There are literally tons of ways you can go about this task, such as naming your cat after your favorite TV character or musician. Or you could choose one of your favorite letters and choose a fitting name from there. Speaking of letters, the letter R gives many name opportunities, and if you’re searching for a cat name, why not check out our list of the most popular ones?
Let’s check out the most popular cat names that start with the letter R so you can be on your way to naming your new beloved feline.
The 10 Most Popular Cat Names That Start With R
To start us off, we wanted to give you a short list of the current most popular cat names that start with R. They are:
1. Rocky
According to Rover’s pet name database, Rocky is the most popular name starting with R and the 30th most popular name overall.
2. Romeo
Coming in a close second is the Shakespearean-inspired Romeo, landing at #35 on the list.
3. Rusty
Rusty doesn’t crack the top 50 of Rover’s national database, but it appears with enough frequency to crack the top 10 in the letter R.
4. Rascal
This one feels a bit old school, but we’ll take their word for it. Rascal is a good unisex name for a mischievous kitty.
5. Rocket
No doubt related to the rise in popularity of The Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket has staying power among cat parents.
6. Riley
Another unisex name that’s gaining traction from sports and movies, Riley is an up and coming favorite!
7. Rudy
Rudy is a fun, lighthearted name that suits an easy-going kitten of either sex.
8. Rex
Traditionally more of a dog’s name, Rex is apparently very popular for cats, coming it at #8 overall for top cat names starting with R.
9. Rufus
From the Latin for “long-haired”, we get Rufus, another fun name for a rambunctious kitty.
10. Roscoe
It may not be trending like some of the quirkier names on this list, Roscoe is still going strong.
Other Great Names That Start With R
Are you still trying to figure it out, or have yet to see a name that sticks out? If so, here are more great names that start with R to help you even further. Some of the following names can work for both male and female cats, so let’s take a peek.
- Richard
- Roman
- Roy
- Rasta
- Roma
- Rupert
- Ren
- Rory
- Ricky
- Ranger
- Roger
- Rocco
- Rio
- Rico
- Roo
- River
- Rambo
- Red
- Robin
- Reese
- Ryder
- Racer
- Rafferty
- Ragamuffin
- Raider
- Rainbow
- Ralphie
- Ravioli
- Razzle
- Reverend
- Rhino
- Rhubarb
- Rhythm
- Richocet
- Riddles
- Riesling
- Rigatoni
- Rockefeller
- Rocketman
- Rogue
- Rolex
- Rolo
- Romper
- Romulus
- Ronnie
- Rookie
- Ross
- Rosso
- Rowdy
- Rudikens
- Rugrat
- Rum
- Rumchata
Male Cat Names That Start With R
Do you have a new male kitty in your life? If so, we’ve compiled a list of male names that may suit your handsome male cat. Whether your make is laid back or rambunctious, you may just find the best name to capture his character. Take a look below!
- Radcliff
- Rafael
- Raffy
- Rage
- Raiden
- Raku
- Ramirez
- Ramone
- Randolph
- Raoul
- Raptor
- Rapunzel
- Raven
- Rawlins
- Ray
- Raymond
- Reaper
- Rebel
- Reed
- Reggie
- Reject
- Remo
- Remus
- Ren
- Renegade
- Renny
- Rhett
- Ricardo
- Rigby
- Riker
- Ringo
- Rolf
- Rollie
- Ronen
- Rowan
- Rowdy
- Rueben
- Runo
- Russ
- Russell
Female Cat Names That Start With R
So, what if you have a new female kitty? Is your new female cat a diva? Maybe she’s laid back and sweet. Whatever the case, maybe our list will help you choose the most fitting name for your female feline. Let’s check them out!
- Rachel
- Radley
- Rae
- Raegan
- Raelynn
- Rain
- Raisin
- Raleigh
- Ramona
- Randi
- Raz
- Rea
- Reba
- Regina
- Remedy
- Remi
- Renee
- Revel
- Rhapsody
- Rhia
- Rhiannon
- Rhonda
- Richelle
- Ripley
- Rita
- Rivet
- Riz
- Rizzo
- Roberta
- Roe
- Romy
- Rooney
- Rosalind
- Rose
- Rosella
- Rosemary
- Rosie
- Rowena
- Roxanne
- Roxie
- Roz
- Rozalyn
- Ruby
- Rue
- Runa
- Ruth
- Ruthie
- Rynn
How to Name Your Cat
Before we look at the list of names, let’s discuss the best ways to go about choosing the perfect name. A cat’s personality can be quirky, funny, quiet, moody, grumpy, mischievous, happy—the list goes on. We’ve found that the best way to name your new cat is to observe his or her personality. Is your new kitty rambunctious? Maybe he or she is super chill. Whatever the case, you can have fun picking a name that suits your new cat’s disposition and temperament. That said, let’s begin looking at cat names!
Conclusion
We hope our list of cat names helps you choose the most fitting name for your new kitty. If nothing sticks out so far, remember to give it a little time to observe your new kitty’s characteristics and personality. Sometimes, it just takes time to come up with the perfect name, but in time, you’ll find the most fitting name of them all!
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Rachel Giordano is a Pensacola, Florida-based musician and writer. She lives with her partner and their two dogs, Sophie, a Boston Terrier, and Aero, a Border Collie/Sheltie mix. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and loves writing about all types of cat breeds. When she’s not writing about cats, she loves to write suspense/thriller novels. A musician by night and writer by day, she enjoys sharing her knowledge of the needs and requirements of our furry friends.
