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Persian cat names: luxurious and royal ideas
The Persian is one of the oldest cat breeds, with a long luxurious coat and a calm, quiet temperament. Royal and luxurious names suit them.
40 persian cat names with meanings
- WinstonEnglish "joy stone"
- PalomaSpanish "dove"
- Elizabethafter the famous queens
- Kingsley"king's meadow"
- Ghostpale and quiet; Jon Snow's direwolf
- FriggNorse queen goddess
- Duchessnoble lady
- Ladynoble woman
- LudwigGerman "famous warrior"
- Pearlthe white gem
- Princessroyal daughter
- Dukenoble title
- Sterlingfine silver
- Queenielittle queen
- Earlnoble title
- Princeroyal son
- Ivorycreamy white
- VictoriaLatin "victory"; the queen
- RexLatin "king"
- OwainWelsh form of Owen
- Countessnoble title
- Cloudsoft, white and fluffy
- Junoqueen of the Roman gods
- Baronnoble title
- GuinevereArthurian queen
- Sadienickname for Sarah, "princess"
- KaiserGerman "emperor"
- ReginaLatin "queen"
- Heraqueen of the Greek gods
- Kingruler
- Basilthe herb; Greek "royal"
- Arthurlegendary king
- GeorgeGreek "farmer"; many kings
- AlbertGermanic "noble, bright"
- Sultanruler
- LunaLatin for "moon"
- Henry"ruler of the home"
- Velvetsoft fabric
- Oreothe black-and-white cookie
- Snowballround and white
Tips for choosing
- Royal: Duchess, Sultan, Queenie.
- Luxurious: Pearl, Velvet, Ivory.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good persian cat name?
Popular picks from this list include Winston, Paloma, Elizabeth, Kingsley, Ghost. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.