200 Best German Cat Names With Meaning

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The German cat names on this list are rooted in German and Germanic languages. While the German language is not known for being music to the ears, you may find that many German names are not only unique but also have a strong and personal meaning.

In this list, we have put together the most popular German names for male and female cats that are historical as well as modern.

Male German Cat Names

Andernach – This means a place in Germany known for cold water geysers

  • Adalwolf – Is a noble wolf
  • Adler – This means eagle
  • Alan – This means little rock
  • Andernach – This means a place in Germany known for cold water geysers
  • Anke – This means favor
  • Ardal – This means intelligent
  • Aren – This means eagle
  • Augustus – This means grand
  • Axel – This means Father of peace
  • Bärchen – This means little bear
  • Barnard – This means strong as a bear
  • Bartram – This means glorious raven
  • Björn – This means bear
  • Blatt – This means leaf
  • Bremen – This means a city known for for its maritime trade

Bremen – This means a city known for for its maritime trade

  • Brezel – This means a pretzel
  • Brock – This means badger
  • Conrad – This means brave counsel
  • Dagmar – This means famous, glorious
  • Damir – This means give peace
  • Dampfnudel – This means a dumpling with vanilla sauce
  • Danube – This means for the river that originates in western Germany and flows through 9 other countries
  • Dolf – This means majestic wolf
  • Dresden – This means the capital of Saxony, which hosts the Zwinger Palace
  • Duisburg – This means “fortified place in the floodplain.” A city in West Germany.
  • Düsseldorf – This is an international business and financial center
  • Dwight – This means golden-haired or blond
  • Eberhardt – This means brave boar
  • Emil – This means industrious
  • Eric – This means peaceful ruler

Danube – This means for the river that originates in western Germany and flows through 9 other countries

  • Felsen – This means rock
  • Finn – This means bright
  • Frankfurt – This is a historic city near the center of Germany
  • Franz – This means free man
  • Frederick – This means calm monarch
  • Fritz – This means ruler of peace
  • Geoff – This means traveler
  • Görlitz – This means a town with cobblestone floors and fantastic architecture
  • Graf – This means count
  • Gunther – This means warrior
  • Hans – This means God is gracious
  • Hedwig – This means combat
  • Henry – This means household ruler
  • Hugo – This means mind
  • Jonas – This means dove

Görlitz – This means a town with cobblestone floors and fantastic architecture

  • Kaiser – This means emperor or ruler
  • Karl – This means strong man
  • Klaus – This means victory of the people
  • Königin – This means queen
  • Kurt – This means polite or courteous
  • Lebkuchen – This means gingerbread cookie
  • Leon – This means lion
  • Levin – This means old friend
  • Mann – This means vassal
  • Mäusebar – This is a combination of mouse and bear
  • Maximilian – This means greatest
  • Mosel – This means a valley full of medieval villages and breathtaking castles
  • Munich – This is a large city in south Germany
  • Munster – This means “the monastery.”
  • Nigel – This means dark cloud

Mosel – This means a valley full of medieval villages and breathtaking castles

  • Oskar – This means champion warrior
  • Partly – This means twig
  • Prinz – This means Prince
  • Retter – This means savior
  • Rhine – This is a river running through Germany
  • Rügen – This means the largest of the German Baltic Islands
  • Sigmund – This means victory
  • Spätzle – This means a German noodle
  • Stollen – This means a fruit cake
  • Streusel – This means a pastry with a crumbly topping
  • Tahnee – This means tree branch
  • Theo – This means bold people
  • Tobias – This means God is good
  • Triberg – This means the highest waterfall in Germany
  • Zimststerne – This means a cookie with cinnamon

Female German Cat Names

Rügen – This means the largest of the German Baltic Islands

  • Adal – This means precious
  • Adele – This means nobility or noble
  • Agnes – This means holy
  • Apfelkuchen – This means an apple cake
  • Berlin – This is the capital of Germany
  • Bienenstich – This means a cake with honey and almonds
  • Britta – This means exalted, lofty
  • Charlotte – This means free woman
  • Dampfnudel – This means a dumpling with vanilla sauce
  • Eiskaffee – This means German iced coffee
  • Ella – This means all
  • Emery – This means brave or powerful
  • Essen – This means the central city of the Ruhr
  • Frauke – Little lady
  • Fräulein –This means Miss

Dampfnudel – This means a dumpling with vanilla sauce

  • Freya – This means mistress
  • Frieda – This means joy
  • Gertrud – This means spear
  • Gescheit – This means Intelligent
  • Glücklich – This means Happy
  • Greta – This means pearl
  • Gretchen – This means little pearl
  • Griselda – This means grey battle
  • Güte – This means Goodness
  • Hamburg –  This is the second largest city in the country
  • Hazel – This means from a hazelnut tree
  • Heidi – This means of noble kin
  • Helga – This means prosperous
  • Herzogin – This means duchess
  • Hilda – This means fighter

Hamburg –  This is the second largest city in the country

  • Hulda – This means Sweet, loveable
  • Ida – This means industrious one
  • Ilsa – This means pledged to God
  • Insel Mainau – This means a flower island on Lake Constance
  • Irma – This means from Irmin, godess of war
  • Johanna – This means God is gracious
  • Käsekuchen – This means a cheesecake
  • Kass – This means blackbird
  • Kassel – This means “fortification.”
  • Katharina – This means pure
  • Klara – This means bright or clear
  • Kristin – This means follower of Christ
  • Lebkuchen – This means gingerbread cookie
  • Liebe – This means love
  • Liesa – This means bountiful

Insel Mainau – This means a flower island on Lake Constance

  • Liesel – This means oath to God
  • Lola – This means sorrows
  • Louise – This means famous warrior
  • Magda – This means maiden
  • Maja – This means splendid, great
  • Marta – This means lady
  • Mathilda – This means powerful in battle
  • Maus – This means mouse in German
  • Mäusebar – Combination of mouse and bear
  • Mischa – This means who is God?
  • Mond – This means moon
  • Munich – This is a large city in south Germany
  • Nadine – This means courage of a bear
  • Schatz – This means treasure
  • Schatzie – This means little sweetheart

Mäusebar – Combination of mouse and bear

  • Schnucki – This is a term of endearment Germans give people they love
  • Selma – This means helmet of God
  • Sigrid – This means beautiful and peace
  • Silke – This means heavenly
  • Sofie – This means wisdom
  • Sonja – This means wisdom
  • Sonne – This means sun
  • Trudi – This means spear strength
  • Ulrika – This means All-ruling
  • Ursula – This means little bear
  • Vienna – This is the capital of Austria, another German-speaking country
  • Wanda – This means wanderer
  • Weise – This means meadow
  • Wilhelmina – This means protector
  • Zelda – This means strong woman

Cute and Funny German Cat Names

  • Felix – A classic and popular name for a cat.
  • Miau – Playful and onomatopoeic, resembling a cat’s meow.
  • Kätzchen – German for “kitten,” a cute and endearing choice.
  • Schnurrbart – Means “mustache,” a fun and quirky option.
  • Liesel – A sweet and charming name for a female cat.
  • Oskar – A strong and robust name for a male cat.
  • Muffin – A cute and delightful name for any cat.
  • Herr Meowington – A playful and humorous name.
  • Kleine Prinzessin – German for “little princess,” fitting for a regal cat.
  • Rudi – A friendly and approachable name for a cat.
  • Luna – A lovely and celestial name for a cat.
  • Schnitzel – Quirky and memorable, inspired by the German dish.
  • Frida – Elegant and artistic, perfect for a graceful cat.
  • Herr Flauschig – Means “Mr. Fluffy,” ideal for a furry cat.
  • Greta – A charming and timeless name for a female cat.
  • Klaus – A strong and traditional German name for a male cat.
  • Süßmaus – Means “sweet mouse,” a cute and endearing choice.
  • Einstein – Named after the famous German physicist, suitable for an intelligent cat.
  • Hexe – German for “witch,” a whimsical and mysterious name.
  • Kaiser – Meaning “emperor,” a majestic name for a regal cat.

German Black Cat Names

  • Schwarz – German for “black,” a straightforward choice.
  • Phantom – A mysterious and dark name for a black cat.
  • Nacht – Means “night,” perfect for a dark-colored cat.
  • Shadow – A classic and fitting name for a black cat.
  • Raven – Inspired by the black bird, symbolizing mystery.
  • Onyx – Named after the black gemstone, signifying strength.
  • Dunkel – German for “dark” or “dim,” suitable for a black cat.
  • Hexenmeister – Means “warlock,” a magical and mysterious choice.
  • Midnight – A common but elegant name for a black cat.
  • Schatten – Translates to “shadow,” a subtle and evocative name.
  • Kohle – German for “coal,” ideal for a deep black cat.
  • Lunar – Inspired by the moon, representing the night sky.
  • Räuber – Means “robber” or “bandit,” suitable for a mischievous black cat.
  • Nebel – Translates to “mist,” adding an air of mystery.
  • Sable – A sophisticated name, often associated with dark fur.
  • Dunkelheit – Means “darkness,” a powerful and unique choice.
  • Teufelchen – German for “little devil,” playful for an active black cat.
  • Batman – A fun and pop culture-inspired name for a black cat.
  • Schleiche – Means “sneak” or “creep,” suitable for a stealthy cat.
  • Mystiker – Translates to “mystic,” perfect for a mysterious black cat.

German Grey Cat Names

  • Aschgrau – German for “ash gray,” a subtle and elegant choice.
  • Nebelgeist – Means “fog spirit,” ideal for a mysterious gray cat.
  • Silberfuchs – Translates to “silver fox,” perfect for a sleek gray cat.
  • Grausturm – Means “gray storm,” suitable for an energetic gray cat.
  • Mausgrau – German for “mouse gray,” a cute and fitting option.
  • Schiefer – Means “slate,” a unique and sophisticated name for a gray cat.
  • Donnergroll – Translates to “thunder rumble,” great for a powerful gray cat.
  • Sturmwind – Means “storm wind,” suitable for a lively gray cat.
  • Eisblau – German for “ice blue,” perfect for a cat with blue-gray fur.
  • Wolkenjäger – Means “cloud hunter,” fitting for a playful gray cat.
  • Rauchschleier – Translates to “smoke veil,” ideal for a misty gray cat.
  • Frostnase – Means “frosty nose,” cute for a gray cat with a chilly charm.
  • Schattenpelz – Translates to “shadow fur,” suitable for a sleek gray cat.
  • Zinnglanz – Means “tin gloss,” a unique and metallic-inspired name.
  • Perlgrau – German for “pearl gray,” a classy and timeless choice.
  • Kieselstein – Translates to “pebble,” perfect for a small and gray cat.
  • Nachtnebel – Means “night fog,” ideal for a mysterious gray cat.
  • Efeurausch – Translates to “ivy rush,” fitting for an agile gray cat.
  • Schimmerfell – Means “glimmer fur,” suitable for a cat with shimmering gray fur.
  • Heidegrau – German for “heath gray,” a natural and earthy option.

After reading this list you may have noticed that German names can be unique or unusual like your kitty. However, German names can carry a lot of history and be a great source of pride which makes finding the prefect name that much more special.

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About Amy Brown-Towry

Amy Brown-Towry is a Certified NAVC Pet Nutritionist and animal lover. She is the proud owner of two cats and a dog and her love for animals has led her to a successful career as a freelance writer specializing in pet care, nutrition, and product reviews.