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Cats can be zany, zealous, and even Zen at times. So, why not choose a popular name for your cat that starts with the letter Z? There happens to be plenty out there to choose from. Some are extremely unique, others are fun, some are serious, and others are adorable. Here are 10 of the most popular cat names that start with this letter, plus 80 other Z names that could suit your cat.
The Most Popular Cat Names Starting With Z
You want the scoop on the most popular cat names that start with Z, so we’re here to provide it! Cats.com had an online vote on the most popular cat names that start with the letter Z. Let’s look at the ones that are currently the most popular!
Note: People can still vote for their favorite names on the website, so the rankings may change in the future.
The 5 Most Popular Male Names That Start With Z
1. Ziggy
Coming in first place is Ziggy, with 197 votes! Ziggy, which could also be suitable for a female cat, is the nickname of Zigmund, meaning “victorious protector”. You might be familiar with the name of the musician Ziggy Marley.
2. Zed
In second place with 173 votes is Zed, which is short for Zedekiah and has a religious translation of “God is righteousness”. Zedekiah is a bit too long of a name for some, so shortening to Zed works!
3. Zero
Zero has come in third with 144 votes. Naming your cat Zero might seem strange because it means “nothing or empty”. However, you can think of Zero as the number, a circle that can represent infinity!
4. Zedong
This name is actually tied with the fifth-place name with 130 votes. Zedong is a combination of two Chinese Mandarin characters: “ze” (zealous) and “dong” (the east). Loosely translated into English, Zedong means “zealous for the East”.
5. Zeus
Tied with Zedong with 130 votes is Zeus. Does your cat rule your kingdom? The name Zeus might fit them perfectly. Known as the supreme ruler of Olympia, this name recognizes the power that your cat has in your home.
The 5 Most Popular Female Names That Start With Z
1. Zina
The most popular female cat name is Zina, with 197 votes! This name is beautiful and a bit mysterious. It is of Russian origin and means “the diminutive form of Zinovia.”
2. Zhen
If your cat is truly precious to you, consider the name Zhen. Coming in as the second most popular female Z name with 184 votes, Zhen is of Chinese origin and means “precious,” “rare,” or “treasure”.
3. Zia
Our number three ranking with 170 votes is Zia. This name closely sounds like Mia or Gia. This name means “grain”, “light”, and “splendor”.
4. Zelda
Ranking as the third most popular name with 166 votes is Zelda. Are you into video games? Naming your cat Zelda will let all gamers know of your hobby and interest!
5. Zadie
The fourth most popular name with 158 votes. Zadie, a variant of Sadie, is of American origin that means Princess. This name will be perfect if you have a cat that likes to be treated like royalty.
Other Great Cat Names That Start With Z
If none of the names on the most popular list don’t float your boat, you might be more interested in a unique name for your kitty. Consider one or more of the following options.
40 Male Cat Names That Start With Z
- Zaboo
- Zachariah
- Zahir
- Zane
- Zaney
- Zanzibar
- Zap
- Zaphod
- Zavier
- Zeca
- Zeddicus
- Zeisner
- Zenith
- Zeo
- Zephan
- Zeppo
- Zeppy
- Zerek
- Zeunert
- Zhuzhu
- Zico
- Zig
- Zin
- Zinger
- Zinko
- Zio
- Zipfer
- Ziploc
- Zippo
- Zircon
- Zissou
- Zito
- Zoldberg
- Zoloft
- Zombia
- Zoomie
- Zorba
- Zork
- Zuni
- Zuriel
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40 Female Cat Names That Start With Z
- Zabrina
- Zada
- Zafrina
- Zaha
- Zaheera
- Zahra
- Zamia
- Zanile
- Zanita
- Zaria
- Zarina
- Zarla
- Zarna
- Zatanna
- Zaviera
- Zayda
- Zeba
- Zebra
- Zeina
- Zeita
- Zeldy
- Zelene
- Zelina
- Zella
- Zebra
- Zielona
- Zilla
- Zima
- Zimbra
- Zipper
- Zirconia
- Ziti
- Zo
- Zodiac
- Zoey
- Zoja
- Zora
- Zowle
- Zua
- Zuka
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Tips to Help You Choose a Name for Your Cat
It can be tough to figure out what to name a new kitty. The name must last a lifetime! The truth is that your new cat won’t care what you call them. However, their name is something that you’ll have to enjoy saying and hearing as time goes on. Therefore, it’s a good idea to put serious thought into the name-choosing process. Here are a few tips to make the process easier:
- Make a list of just 10 cat names you like the best, and work through the list by trying each name on “for size” for a day or two. See how it feels and sounds coming off the tongue. From there, you can more easily figure out which name is the right one for your kitty.
- Ask your friends and family members for their opinions about the names that you like best. They might have suggestions that you like better, or they may be able to help you narrow your top picks.
- Choose a name that doesn’t sound too similar to any other names of pets or people in your house so your kitty does not get confused when you call and interact with them.
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Conclusion
Whether your cat is male or female, shy or outgoing, playful or independent, chances are that you’ll find the perfect name on this list!
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