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125+ Space Names for Cats: Out of This World Ideas for Your Interstellar Cat

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Naming your cat can be overwhelming, especially if you want to select a name that is unique and fits their personality.

One way to select the perfect name for your furry friend is to get inspiration from space! Space is filled with stars, planets, myths, and lore. As a result, there are tons of space names for cats that you can steal from the sky and place on your new pet. Read on to learn over 125 great names for your interstellar cat.

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Space Names for Female Cats

Cultures across centuries have looked up to the sky for its beauty and frightening chaos. For this reason, ancient civilizations often named stars and things in the distance after females. You are certainly not short on options if you want space names for a female cat. Here are some space female names you might want to consider for your kitty:

  • Esther
  • Astrid
  • Celeste
  • Vega
  • Vesta
  • Cressida
  • Maia
  • Andromeda
  • Portia
  • Columba
  • Starling
  • Sitara
  • Larissa
  • Elara
  • Starr
  • Estella
  • Pandora
  • Rhea
  • Ceres
  • Cordelia
  • Ophelia
  • Solveig
  • Luna
  • Alya
  • Gaia
  • Faye
  • Starla
  • Europa
  • Solstice
  • Nevaeh
  • Leda
  • Leia
  • Libra
  • Cassiopeia
  • Stella
  • Nova
  • Miranda
  • Sally
  • Titania
  • Bianca
  • Soleil
  • Halley
  • Astra
  • Sidra
  • Lyra
  • Ariel
  • Venus
  • Aurora
  • Phoebe
  • Juliet
  • Sunshine
  • Alula
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Space Names for Your Male Cat

Even though ancient cultures loved using female names to identify celestial objects, male names were used too. These names are often connected to Greek and Roman mythology. One of these cosmic cat names can allow you to reference both the sky and myths that have made our culture.

  • Vulcan
  • Neptune
  • Pallas
  • Castor
  • Armstrong
  • Altair
  • Rigel
  • Sirius
  • Nash
  • Pollux
  • Holmes
  • Comet
  • Hercules
  • Jupiter
  • Taurus
  • Buzz
  • Saros
  • Atlas
  • Sol
  • Planet
  • Cygnus
  • Cosmo
  • Archer
  • Oberon
  • Galilei
  • Neil
  • Solar
  • Phoenix
  • Aldrin
  • Janus
  • Calypso
  • Leo
  • Glenn
  • Tarique
  • Rocket
  • Callisto
  • Perseus
  • Jett
  • Spock
  • Galileo
  • Pluto
  • Trek
  • Orion
  • Luke
  • Red
  • Meteor
  • Apollo
  • Astro
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Gender-Neutral Space Names for Your Cat

If you prefer a gender-neutral name, you are not without options either. There are plenty of sky-themed names that have no reference to gender. Still, these space names for cats are beautiful and will allow your kitty to take on an interstellar personality. Here are some of the best:

  • Saturn
  • Aries
  • Skye
  • Star
  • Halo
  • Sky
  • Mars
  • Eclipse
  • Badar
  • Galaxy
  • Sunny
  • Moon
  • Heaven
  • Skylar
  • Juno
  • Sun
  • Mercury
  • Marz
  • Shadow
  • Midnight

Funny Space Names for Your Cat

Cats with cute and funny names can steal your heart. You can easily transform basic space names into hilarious cat names by interjecting “hiss,” “fur,” and “meow” into the word. There are also some pop culture references that refer to space and make great cat names. See what we mean with these hilarious space-themed cat names:

  • Chaos
  • Sombrero
  • Furcules
  • Earthling
  • Catisto
  • Meowteor
  • Larhissa
  • Alien
  • Major Tom
  • Bowie
  • Galhissy
  • Oort
  • Black Hole
  • Dwarf
  • Milky
  • Noodle Effect
  • The Doctor

These funny names work well if you match the name to your cat’s appearance or personality. For example, Larhissa is a great name if you have a saucy cat, but Dwarf makes a good choice if you have a tiny cat.

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Image Credit: Dmytro Buianskyi, Shutterstock

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How to Name Your Cat

Before we dive into the best space names for cats, it’s important to understand what goes into selecting a good name. You can’t just randomly pick a space name and expect it to fit perfectly with your cat’s appearance and personality.

With that in mind, you want to get to know your cat before you name it. Look at their coat, fur, and size to see if any names fit their appearance. From there, consider the cat’s personality. Your cat’s personality will help to narrow down your selection significantly. Once you have a list of names that fit your cat’s appearance and personality, you can make the final decision by picking out your favorite name.

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Final Thoughts

That wraps up our list of space names for cats. Make sure your kitty has a name that’s out of this world by using the stars for inspiration. Whether you have a female cat, male cat, or spunky cat, there are dozens of options to consider when you look to space. We hope this article has helped you find the perfect name for your interstellar cat!

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