If you’re looking for a great name for your cat, it might be interesting to see what names other cat owners have chosen in the past. Naming a cat can be difficult, so it often helps to get ideas from as many sources as possible to spark your creativity. Below you’ll find names starting with S that are on the list of the most popular cat names.
Top 5 Male Cat Names That Start With S
1. Simba
Several male names made the list, but only one – the ever-popular Simba – made it into the top 10. The Lion King Fame. Simba is the 6th most popular name for male cats in 2022 and is likely to remain popular for the foreseeable future.
2. Smokey
If you’ve had many cats, you’ve probably heard the name Smokey at least twice. In fact, it’s the 9th most popular name for male cats overall, according to Nationwide Pet Insurance, and we expect to see gray cats adopting the name in the future.
3. shadow
Next in popularity after Smokey is Shadow, which is the 15th most popular male cat name on Nationwide’s list. Shadow is a popular name for cats with dark grey or black fur, but it can also be given to a cat that literally follows you around the house like your shadow.
4. Simon
Just two places below Shadow, coming in at number 17, is Simon. The name Simon is of Hebrew origin. It is a biblical name belonging to one of the 12 apostles of Christianity and means “hear” or “listen.”
5. Salem
Cats and witchcraft have long been associated, and anyone familiar with the Salem witch trials would likely find this an obvious choice for a pet name, but the name likely also gained popularity from the show. Sabrina the Teenage WitchHe also had a black cat named Salem.
Top 5 Female Cat Names That Start With S
1. Stella
We’ve heard a lot of pet names over the years, so it came as no surprise to us that Stella is actually the eighth most popular cat name in 2022, according to one report, and is the only name in the top 10 that starts with S.1
2. Sophie
Sophie is a popular name for female cats, but other names are expected to become more popular in the future. For example, Sophia, which is only one letter different, has increased by 3%. Both are beautiful names, so you can’t go wrong with either one.
3. shadow
We’ve already covered Shadow as a popular pet name for men, but since it’s a gender-neutral name, it’s no surprise that it also makes the top three list for female cat names.
4. Sasha
Sasha is a beautiful name that means “protector” or “helper of mankind.” It’s popular for both cats and dogs. It’s the 88th most popular dog name overall and the 5th most popular in Delaware.
5. Sadie
It’s a perfect name to give your cat on a regular basis, as it means “princess.” After all, all cats deserve to be treated like princesses. This is a popular name for dogs as well as cats, coming in as the 8th most popular dog name. It’s safe to say that Sadie is a name you can feel comfortable giving to any pet.
Top 5 Neutral Names That Start With S
1. Shochu
It seems more and more people are taking name inspiration from their favourite drinks: One name that’s trending right now is Soju, a colourless Korean drink made from rice, which has risen in popularity by 131%.
2. Snoop
We all know the name Snoop refers to Snoop Dogg, but it’s a name that could easily be used by either a man or a woman. And we’re not the only ones who think so: the name is trending up 117%.
3. Sansa
You may know that the hit TV series “Game of Thrones” was all the rage a few years ago, with many cat owners taking cues from the series to name their pets. In fact, “Lady Sansa” has risen by 43%, so she’s clearly still a queen in the eyes of many.
4. Filling
There’s nothing cuter than naming your cat after your favourite food, and this idea is super trendy right now, with names like stuffing coming in at 493% and sausages at 193%.
5. Starbucks
Would you be surprised to hear that the name Starbucks is becoming a popular cat name? In fact, it’s increased by 226%. So, if you have to stop by the drive-thru every day before work, this is definitely a great pet name.
Trending names inspired by food and drink
Sashimi has been steadily gaining popularity over the past few years, and Scotch was one of the fastest-growing alcoholic beverage-inspired names in 2022. Soda made it into the top trending list of caffeinated drinks, while s’mores and sourdough made big gains on the list of the most trending food-inspired names in 2022.
- S’mores
- Sourdough
- sushi
- sashimi
- soda
- Scotch
Popular TV-inspired names
Cat owners seem to love naming their cats after TV shows. Last year, the most popular names were: Stranger Things To The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The Mandalorian –Inspired names like Baby Yoda and Fett were also popular in 2022. However, Sutton was the only name starting with S to make the trending list, which saw its popularity drop by about 8% in 2022.
Names inspired by trending technology
While there were no tech-related names beginning with S in the top 100 most popular names, many cats were named Sim or Sony in 2022. The number of Sims jumped by about 182%, and cats named Sony increased by 49%. The most popular tech-related names overall were Apple, Chip and Pixel. Data, Zoom and Cortana were also popular last year.
Popular movie-inspired names
Two names starting with S made the list: Spiderman and Snape. Spiderman saw a 35% increase in popularity in 2022, while cats named after the Harry Potter star Snape saw a 13% increase.
Popular cute cat names
Sparkle was the only cute name starting with S to make last year’s best names list, and in 2022 it has increased in popularity by 90%.
Popular names inspired by decriminalization
Cannabis-related names continued to be popular in 2022, but some names were especially popular last year: Ganga took the top spot among cannabis-inspired names, increasing in popularity by 107% in 2022. Two names that start with S, Stonie and Stashy, appeared on the list for the first time last year.
Popular Video Game Inspired Names
Video games are an integral part of popular culture, so it’s only natural that cat owners would name their companions after their favorite games. Game-inspired names that started trending in 2022 were Sable, Bowser, Tommy, and Brewster, but none of the most popular choices began with an S. However, Steve made it onto the list of popular Grand Theft Auto-related names.
Other popular names starting with S
Conclusion
So there you have it, the most popular cat names that start with S. While there’s no right way to name a cat, there are plenty of places to get inspiration. There are a few traditional names to sort through, but there are just as many, if not more, names inspired by movies, technology, and food.
Review the list and if you need a little more inspiration, consider looking for names from history, literature, or titles related to cities where events that are meaningful to you occurred. We hope that you and your new companion have many happy years together.
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