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150 Cat Names That Start With Z for Your Kitty
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If your zany new cat needs a name and you love all things “Z,” you’ve come to the right place! Z's names are Zippy and zazzy, and you just can’t go wrong giving your cat a name that starts with Z.
Your cat is unique and deserves a name to go with their Zen-like or zestful personality! So, join us on this journey through the letter Z, and you just might find the zingiest name for your bundle of feline fluff!
How to Name Your Cat
Giving your cat a name that starts with Z is a great way to narrow down your options. Z isn’t the most commonly used letter in the alphabet, so it is a fantastic way to find a name that will be exceptional so your cat will stand out among the other cats. They'll be the talk of the neighborhood!
If you’re still open to ideas, we have suggestions to help you brainstorm names for your kitty. For starters, you can go by your cat’s appearance. There are multitudes of words that define a color, for example, your orange tabby could go by Marmalade, Amber, or even Carrots.
You can also use your cat’s personality for inspiration, which can even be used ironically. For example, if you have a hyper cat, call them Zen, or if your cat is super chill, call them Zany. You get the picture!
Finally, artists can give you excellent names that hold personal meaning. Think about your favorite bands, musicians, songs, authors, or characters from books, movies, and video games. There are also food and drinks!
There’s so much to choose from, so on with the Z!
Female Cat Names Starting With Z
Here are the names for the female cats out there. Some of these are traditional names, and others are less so.
- Zahara
- Zara
- Zaru
- Zaya
- Zazu
- Zelda
- Zella
- Zelpha
- Zamora
- Zena
- Zendaya
- Zenobia
- Zephyr
- Zeva
- Zia
- Zina
- Zinnia
- Zira
- Ziva
- Zizi
- Zoe
- Zoie
- Zola
- Zooey
- Zora
- Zoya
- Zsa Zsa
- Zuri
- Zuzu
Male Cat Names Starting With Z
Just like with the female names, these male names include ones that are traditional and ones not so much.
- Zaboo
- Zachariah
- Zack/Zachary
- Zahid
- Zahir
- Zaid
- Zane
- Zappa
- Zavier
- Zayden
- Zeb
- Zed
- Zee
- Zeke
- Zeno
- Zeru
- Zeus
- Ziggy
- Zim
- Zoolander
- Zorba
- Zorro
- Zuko
- Zultan
Genderless Cat Names Starting With Z
The beauty of using the letter Z for a name is that so many of them will suit your cat regardless of their sex.
- Z (pronounced either “Zee” or “Zed”)
- Zany
- Zanzibar
- Zapper
- Zappy
- Zazzles
- Zeal
- Zebra
- Zen
- Zenith
- Zeppelin
- Zero
- Zesty
- Zeta
- Zigzag
- Zimba
- Zinger
- Zingy
- Zip/Zippy
- Zipper
- Zodiac
- Zombie
- Zone
- Zooms
- Zowie
- Zula
- Zulu
- Zuma
- Zyaire
Food and Drink Cat Names Starting With Z
As you might imagine, there aren’t too many foods and drinks starting with Z, but we found a few and provided a short description of each.
- Zagnut: American candy bar
- Zander: Popular fish in Western Europe
- Zeppole: Sweet pastry balls from Italy
- Zest: Grated rind of a citrus fruit
- Zevia: Diet drink brand
- Zima: Alcoholic beverage
- Zingers: American snack cakes
- Ziti: Tube-shaped pasta
- Zoodles: Noodles made from zucchini
- Zopf: Braided bread from Germany
- Zucchini: Vegetable also known as courgette
- Zuccotto: Dessert from Florence, Italy
Fictional Characters With Names Starting With Z for Your Cat
Here are various fictional characters with names that start with Z. Some are from anime, while others are from comic books and TV shows. Maybe you’ll find the right name here!
- Baron Zemo (Marvel)
- Emperor Zurg (“Toy Story”)
- General Zod (DC Comics)
- Professor Zündapp (“Cars 2”)
- Zabuza Momochi (“Naruto”)
- Zachariah Smith (“Harry Potter”)
- Zafina (“Tekken”)
- Zaku Abumi (“Naruto”)
- Zakuro (“Katekyo Hitman!”)
- Zala Dane (Marvel comics)
- Zangetsu (“Bleach”)
- Zangief (“Street Fighter”)
- Zanza (“Rurouni Kenshin”)
- Zaphod Beeblebrox (“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”)
- Zapp Brannigan (“Futurama”)
- Zaraki Kenpachi (“Bleach”)
- Zaran (Marvel comics)
- Zarya (“Overwatch”)
- Zatanna Zatara (DC comics)
- Zazie the Beast (“Trigun”)
- Zazu (“The Lion King”)
- Zed (“Pulp Fiction”)
- Zeff (“One Piece”)
- Zeitgeist (Marvel comics)
- Zeke Yeager (“Attack on Titan”)
- Zelda (“The Legend of Zelda”)
- Zenitsu Agatsuma (“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba”)
- Zennosuke Kurumadani (“Bleach”)
- Zeno Zoldyck (“Hunter x Hunter”)
- Zenon Kar (“Zenon”)
- Zeref Dragneel (“Fairy Tail”)
- Zetsu (“Naruto”)
- Zeus (DC comics)
- Zhao (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”)
- Ziggs (“League of Legends”)
- Zilean (“League of Legends”)
- Zim (“Invader Zim”)
- Zira (“The Lion King 2”)
- Zirconia (“Sailor Moon SuperS”)
- Ziro the Hutt (“Star Wars”)
- Ziton Moj (“Star Wars”)
- Zodd the Immortal (“Berserk”)
- Zoisite (“Sailor Moon”)
- Zolf J. Kimblee (“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood”)
- Zori (“Naruto”)
- Zorro (“The Legend of Zorro”)
- Zuko (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”)
- Zuri (“Black Panther”)
- Zyra (“League of Legends”)
- Zzzax (Marvel comics)
Use Your Imagination!
Now that you’ve seen all those names starting with Z, you have to think about which ones are the contenders. One of the best ways to determine your favorite names is by saying them out loud. They might sound ridiculous—or awesome!
While you’re selecting a name, try adding a title or honorific to it. An exalted moniker will suit almost any cat. General Zod would agree!
- Baron
- Baroness
- Colonel
- Dame
- Doctor
- Emperor
- Empress
- General
- Her Majesty
- His Majesty
- King
- Lord
- Lady
- Madame
- Miss
- Mister
- Prince
- Princess
- Professor
- Queen
- Senator
- Sergeant
- Sir
Conclusion
Names and words starting with Z are pretty unique. We hope that reading through these lists has given you the right name or at the very least, inspired you to come up with the perfect name on your own.
If Zoolander or Zoe isn’t quite right, look through a baby name resource online. But try not to fret too much about coming up with a name, and instead, enjoy this wonderful time with your new cat!
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Kathryn was a librarian in a previous lifetime and is currently a writer about all things animals. When she was a child, she hoped to work in zoos or with wildlife in some way, thanks to her strong love for animals. Unfortunately, she's not strong in the sciences, so she fills her days with researching and writing about all kinds of animals and spends time playing with her adorable but terribly mischievous tabby cat, Bella. Kathryn is hoping to add to her family in the near future – maybe another cat and a dog.
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