Cats are the purrrfect companions, and when it comes to naming our furry friends, why not consider tying in a bit of Italian culture? With references to their beautiful geography or rustic cuisine, there are many options to ponder.
Although there are not any breeds originating from Italy, it doesn’t mean your kitty can’t have a little Italian flare. To honor your heritage or simply show your love for the country, give your cat an Italian-inspired name.Â
Contents Overview
Italian Female Cat Names
To assist you in your search, we have gathered a list of our favorite female and male names, as well as a few notable foods and hot-spot references. Any of these would be a delightful choice for your pet.
- StellaÂ
- Lucia
- Calisto
- Pietra
- Leona
- Olimpia
- Alba
- Gemma
- Nana
- Viola
- Pia
- Numa
- Amara
- RenataÂ
- Florentina
- Donatella
- Rosa
- Caramella
- Abriana
- Dolce
- Valentina
Italian Male Cat Names
- Essatto
- Pelo
- Rocco
- Lucca
- Enrico
- Picante
- Alto
- Mario
- Rome
- Giovanni
- Farfalle
- Donatello
- Italia
- Horace
- Lento
- Benito
- Fabian
- Toro
- Mattone
- Leo
Italian Food Names For Cats
Another popular trend in the cultural realm includes naming your cat after a sweet delicacy or delicious comfort food, and there are many of those to be found in Italian cuisine. We have selected our absolute favorites and compiled them in the list below:
- Tortellini
- RavioliÂ
- Canolli
- Meatball
- Gelato
- Tiramisu
- Penne
- Parm
- Prosciutto
- LinguiniÂ
- Asiago
- Pesto
- Pollo
- Biscotti
- Lasagna
- Rigitoni
- Risotto
- Calzone
- Gnocchi
Italian CityNames For Cats (& Sites)
We wouldn’t be able to have a great list of Italian cat names without making reference to the gorgeous cities and sites. If you are looking for a name courtesy of your travel catalog, this is the list for you!
- Venice
- Milan
- Sorento
- Amalfi
- NaplesÂ
- Pompeii
- Basilica
- Bologna
- Capri
- MessinaÂ
- Como
- Pantheon
- Florence
- Duomo
- Pisa
- Portofino
- SienaÂ
- Prima
Italian Cat Names with MeaningsÂ
Why not have a little fun with your cat name and choose something in Italian with a meaning? Although they might be tough for those who aren’t fluent, they still make great names once you get the pronunciation down!
- Baffo (Whisker)
- Cuccio (Chubby)
- Elmo (Helmet)
- Carrotina (Little Carrot)
- Fusina or Fusino (Purring Cat)
- Bella (Beautiful)
- Pelosa (Furry)
- Furia (Rush)
- Puffeta (Little Smurf)
- Nuvolino (Little Cloud)
- Piccola (Little)
- Bimbo (Baby)
- Freccia (Arrow)
- Otto (Eight)
- Pisolo (Sleepy)
- Fulmine (Lightning Bolt)
- Pulce (Flea)
- Zampa (Paw)
- Pepita (Nugget)
- Battuffola (Cotton Ball)
- Birillo (Skittle)
- Tato (Little Dear)
- Macchia (Spot)
Popular Cat Names In ItalyÂ
About 18% of the Italian population has cats! We have researched the most popular cat names among the owners in Italy, and here are the top 10:
- Romeo
- Luna
- Pallina
- Chicco
- Birba
- Trilly
- Micio
- Leo
- Minu
- Briciola
Finding the Right Italian Name for Your Cat
Deciding on the right Italian name for your kitten can be quite the task. Whether you’ve chosen a traditional Italian name or are sold on calling them Lasanga, we are sure that there are suitable names for every kitty cat out there. However, we know not everyone might be so lucky as to find the perfect match on our list of 100 Italian names, and suggest they check out one of other cat name links below:
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