Roman cat names are a fun way to select a unique and uncommon name for your favorite feline. Some of the Roman cat names offer insight into Ancient Rome, especially the names of Roman gods and goddesses and how they might fit your cat buddy.
Roman Cat Names of Caesar Era Senators
You may decide to honor Ancient Rome by dubbing your cat pal a historical Roman name. For example, you might select one of the senators that conspired against Caesar for a great historical moniker for your kitty. You can use the more common first or last name of the fabled senator instead of the full name. With approximately 60 senators involved in the plot, a few stand out as leaders of the rebellion. These include:
- Brutus: Heavy (Senator Marcus Julius Brutus, assassin and godson of Gaius Julius Caesar)
- Caesar: First Roman Emperor (Gaius Julius Caesar, assassinated by Roman Senate)
- Casca: Old (Servilius Casca, senator assassin of Caesar)
- Cassius: Empty, vain (Gaius Cassius Longinus, lead senator assassin of Caesar)
- Cimber: Thief (Lucius Tillius Cimber, senator assassin of Caesar)
- Decimus: Tenth (Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, general and assassin of Caesar)
- Gaius: To rejoice (Gaius Julius Caesar, popular name)
- Julius: Youthful, downy (Gaius Julius Caesar, popular name)
- Lucius (Lucius Minucius Basilus, military commander and senator, assassin of Caesar)
- Pompey: Five (Former ally of Caesar, general and Senator Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great, assassin of Caesar)
- Trebonius: Leader (Common first name, military and senator, assassin of Caesar)
Aristocratic Ancient Roman Family Names
You may prefer an aristocratic Ancient Roman family name for your feline companion. These names often became common first names, as well as those of highly influential Ancient Roman families.
- Antonius: Priceless, praiseworthy (Marcus Antonius, known as Mark Antony, general and loyalist to Caesar)
- Aquila: Eagle (Marcus Arruntius Aquila, Roman senator prior to Caesar's reign)
- Basilus: King (used as a title by ancient rulers)
- Cicero: Chickpea, pea (Marcus Tullius Cicero, famous Roman orator, non-conspirator against Caesar)
- Ferreolus: Martyr from Vienne (Ferreolus of Rodez, aka St. Ferreolus, Roman official who was a secret Christian)
- Labeo: One with large lips (ancient Roman name)
- Marcus: Name for Mars, god of war
- Nicolaus: Victory of the people
- Pontius: Five (family name)
- Publius: Public (popular first name in Ancient Rome)
- Quintus: Fifth (popular first name in Ancient Rome)
- Tillius: Unknown (Marcus Tullius Cicero, famous orator)
Select Cat Names From Roman Gods and Goddess
You may decide that your cat is deserving of the name of an ancient Roman god or goddess. You have several great choices for your furry friend.
- Apollo: God of the sun, reason, logic
- Aurora: Goddess of dawn
- Baccus: God of wine
- Bellona: Goddess of war
- Carmentis: Goddess of childbirth, midwives, prophecy, spells/charms
- Ceres: Goddess of the Earth, agriculture, harvest, grains, fertility, motherhood
- Diana: Goddess of the hunt, wild and domestic animals
- Flora: Goddess of springtime, flowers, sex
- Fortuna: Goddess of fortune and luck
- Furrina, Furina: Goddess of spring waters, fortune
- Invictus, Sol Invictus: God of victory, invincible, unconquered (patron god of Roman soldiers)
- Janus: God of the beginning, choices, doors
- Juno: Goddess of marriage and childbirth (protector of Roman people)
- Jupiter: King of gods, God of thunder and sky
- Luna: Goddess of moon (worshipped during full and new moons)
- Mars: God of war (second to Jupiter as most powerful)
- Mercury: God of religion, finances, commerce, travelers
- Minerva: Goddess of arts, professions, wisdom and later became goddess of war
- Neptune God of fresh water, later became god of the seas
- Pax: Goddess of peace
- Pluto God of the dead, underworld and wealth
- Pomona: Goddess of fruitfulness, abundance
- Saturn: God of agriculture (sowing/seeds)
- Sol: God of sun
- Stata Mater: Goddess of fire prevention, especially in Rome
- Terminus: God of boundary markers
- Venus: Goddess of love, beauty and fertility
- Vesta: Virgin goddess of home, family
- Victoria: Goddess of victory
- Vulcan: God of fire and the forge
What Are Some Unique Roman Cat Names?
You can find some unique Roman cat names when you delved into Ancient Rome and the history of how the empire expanded. You may be surprised to discover some modern day countries that were once part of the Roman Empire.
Roman Cat Names From Ancient Roman Cities
Why not name your cat after an Ancient Roman city? Your furry companion just might like being a reminder of an ancient culture. You can consider the Ancient Roman name, date it was founded and the modern name and country before making your choice.
- Abila (1st c. BC) Avila, Spain
- Bonna (11 BC): Bonn, Germany
- Bononia (189 BC): Bologna, Italy
- Bracara Augusta (20 BC): Braga, Portugal
- Caesaraugusta (14 BC ): Zaragoza, Spain
- Caesarea (25-13 BC): Caesarea, Israel
- Emerita Augusta (25 BC): Mérida, Spain
- Florentia (59 BC): Florence, Italy
- Lucus Augusta(25 BC): Lugo, Spain
- Lutetia Parisiorum (52 BC): Paris, France
- Marsonia (30 BC): Slavonski Brod, Croatia
- Massa (2nd century BC): Massa, Italy
- Novaesium (16 BC): Neuss, Germany
- Ovilava (15 BC): Wels, Austria
- Pistoria (2nd century BC): Pistoia, Italy
- Placentia (218 BC): Piacenza, Italy
- Pompaelo (74 BC): Pamplona, Spain
- Pons Drusi (15 BC): Bolzano, Italy
- Roma (753 BC): Rome, Italy
- Salernum (197 BC): Salerno, Italy
- Siscia (35 BC): Sisak, Croatia
- Tarraco (218 BC): Tarragona, Spain
- Turicum (15 BC): Zurich, Switzerland
- Valentia Edetanorum (138 BC): Valencia, Spain
- Vesontio (58 BC): Besançon, France
Roman Cat Names That Depict Power
If you want to give your furry bud a powerful name, you can consider the meanings of names. You may discover names that mean noble, ruler, victor, and other names of strength and power.
- Alfredo: Wise counselor
- Alphons: Noble
- Basilio: Royal
- Benito: Blessed
- Bonacci: Lucky son
- Damiano: Power man of people
- Dante: Enduring
- Enzo: Conqueror
- Gastone: Nobleman
- Istunus: Just
- Luchino: Just
- Marcello: Young warrior
- Marcus: Dedicated to Mars
- Maurus: Belongs to the people
- Niccolo: People of victory
- Roberto: Bright fame
- Tatianus: Honorable
- Vincentius: To win
- Vincenzo: To conquer
Unique Roman Cat Names for a Male
A few Roman cat names for a male cat include some unique names. You may end up shortening of the names for a cute alternative to the longer name.
- Adamo: Adam, first man
- Bartholomaeus: Hill
- Camillo: Attendant of religious service/ceremony
- Claudius: Lame
- Domenico: Of the Lord
- Draco: Dragon
- Emilio: Roman clan name, industrious
- Faunus: To befriend
- Flavius: Yellow, blond
- Gian: God is gracious
- Gilberto: Bright pledge
- Giorgio: Farmer
- Giovanni: God is gracious
- Laurentius: Someone from Laurentum
- Laurentum: Wreathed or crowned with laurel
- Leonardo: Lion, brave
- Lucas: Light
- Lucianus: Light
- Maurizio: Dark-skinned Moorish
- Neri: Ocean spirit
- Nero: Stern
- Orazio: Prayer
- Orosius: Mountain
- Philippus: Lover of horses
- Pierluigi: Peter Louis
- Renato: Born again
- Renzo: Short for Lorenzo, man from Laurentum
- Salvatore: Savior
- Tino: Little
- Titus: Saved
- Vitale: Life
- Vito: Life giver
Roman Girl Cat Names
Roman girl cat names are equally as powerful as the male cat names. Many of the girl cat names sound rather romantic, but have strong and positive meanings.
- Adelina: Noble, kind
- Alegria: Happiness
- Alessandra: Defender of mankind
- Alessia: Defender
- Anita: Gracious, merciful
- Annetta: Gracious
- Bellona: To fight
- Bertina: Bright, shines
- Bianca: White
- Clara: Clear, bright
- Elena: Bright light
- Elnora: Light
- Giosetta: God increases
- Leonora: Compassion
- Marcella: Martial, warlike
- Maria: Of the sea, bitter
- Oria: Golden
- Oriana: Sunrise
- Paola: Small
- Serena: Tranquil, serene
- Prima: First
- Teresa: To Harvest
Choosing the Perfect Roman Cat Name
Roman names, especially Ancient Roman ones, provide you with great name choices for your purring pal. You can get a better feel for how the name will fit your feline companion when you explore the meaning of each name.
