If you've just brought a Sphynx cat home, you may be wondering what to name your new pet. Sphynx cats are incredibly striking and deserve a name as unique as their appearance.
Sphynx Cat Names
While the Sphynx is associated with ancient Egypt, the Sphynx cat breed actually originated in Canada in the 1960s. Some Sphynx cat owners may want to pick an Egyptian inspired name to honor the mythological figure, while others may want to select another type of name entirely.
Female Sphynx Cat Names
Options for your female Sphynx cat include:
- Aalya - smooth and serene
- Bukhdan - sleek
- Ariel - God's lion
- Diana - divine
- Julia - young
- Chiraz - peaceful and smooth
- Jennifer - smooth, soft, and fair
- Jennee - smooth and soft
- Malvina - soft and friend
- Winnie - happiness and soft
- Ateebah - soft and delicate
- Auria - a soft breeze
- Clementina - gentle and soft
- Adeana - delicate
- Chenille - one who has soft skin
- Adeline - noble
Male Sphynx Cat Names
Names for your male Sphynx cat include:
- Hazen - beautiful and smooth
- Sellen - one who lives by smooth water
- Terrance - smooth
- Arwa - soft and light
- Clem - gentle and kind
- Aiden - fiery
- Aldo - wise
- Felix - happy
- Grant - big or large
- Marcel - warrior
What Are Some Cool Cat Names?
While cool cat names are subjective, here are some options you may consider for your Sphynx cat:
- Lionne (French) - lion
- Chat (French) - cat
- Lisse (French) - smooth
- Suave (Spanish) - soft
- Gato/Gata (Spanish) - cat
- Leon (Spanish) - lion
- Katze (German) - cat
- Velvet
- Wrinkles
- Glossy
- Crumple
- Rumple
- Wiggles
- Poise
- Peaches
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Suede
- Silky
Egyptian Names for Sphynx Cats
Egyptian names for Sphynx cats:
- Aziza - precious
- Gazelle - one who has grace
- Tau - lion
- Zane - noble
- Valeria - one who is strong
- Kamilah - perfect
- Akil - clever
- Magna - strong
- Horus - one who protects Egypt
- Akil - wise
- Amenhotep - a Pharoah
- Babu - the first born
- Chione - the daughter of the Nile
- Cleopatra - Queen of Egypt
- Gamila - pretty
- Jabari - brave
- Isis - an Egyptian goddess
- Latif - gentle
- Nawa - storm
- Nefertiti - an Egyptian Queen
- Ramses - Egyptian pharaohs and the sun god
- Sanura- kitten
What Would You Name a Hairless Cat?
Aside from the Sphynx cat, there are six other types of hairless cat breeds. Finding a great name for your hairless cat can take some time, but there are some great options available.
Naming Your Sphynx Cat
The options are endless when it comes to names for your Sphynx cat. Pick a name that suits your cat's personality or unique appearance. If you end up with several favorite names, narrow down your list to just a few and see which one works best for your new Sphynx cat.
