Culture and Lifestyle Pets 25 Names For Southern Cats In the South, the house cat answers to charming Southern names. By Zoe Gowen Updated on March 6, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Robbie Caponetto In the South, the house cats purr a little bit slower and answer to charming Southern names. If you think Southern belles live pampered lives, have you ever thought about how they treat their kitty cats? The answer? Even better than they treat themselves. The time has come to ponder the precious existence of Southern house cats. After kittenhood, they can crawl on the tops of lacy iron gates and mossy brick garden walls. When the sun and humidity become too much for them, they shade beneath the canopies of Live Oak groves. Inside, they lounge on crisp chintz-covered love seats by day and cozy velvet-covered chaise lounges at night. While this exaggerated version of a Southern cat's life might not be accurate, you can imagine your cat lives this life by adorning it with any one of these precious Southern cat names. It's only good Southern manners to give your cat the name it deserves. 01 of 25 Begonia Alena Ozerova/Shutterstock Named for the flower with the same moniker, Begonia is a beautiful and original name for your furry feline. 02 of 25 Beignet Robbie Caponetto Like the New Orleans delicacy, Beignet is the perfect name for your calico cat. 03 of 25 Bowood Robbie Caponetto Give your kitten a historical flair with the name Bowood, a surname dating back to ancient Anglo-Saxon Britain culture. 04 of 25 Buster Robbie Caponetto If you know your cat will be the life of the party, what better name for them than Buster? 05 of 25 Calpurnia John OHagan Whether named for Julius Ceaser's wife at the time of his assassination or the mother figure in the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Calpurnia is a feminine, honorable, and nurturing name. 06 of 25 Capote Robbie Caponetto New Orleans native Truman Capote can inspire your cat's name, especially if you are a Breakfast at Tiffany's fan. 07 of 25 Chow-Chow Sarah Kerver Double names are always adorable. Chow-Chow is ideal for your extra-hungry feline who doesn't shy away from extra treats. 08 of 25 Cleo John OHagan Derived from the Ancient Greek verb kleó, Cleo means "to celebrate," which you'll do upon your new kitten's arrival home. 09 of 25 Dahlia Courtland Richards Dahlias are symbols of devotion, love, beauty, and dignity, making this a lovely flower name to bestow upon your feline friend. 10 of 25 Eudora Art Meripol Eudora translates to "good gift." Remind your kitten of its importance in your life every time it hears its name. 11 of 25 Jasper Van Chaplin In Persian, Jasper means "treasure bearer." It's also the name of one of the Three Wise Men in the Bible who bestowed gifts. 12 of 25 Julep Beth Hontzas For all the Kentucky Derby fans, Julep is a cute abbreviation of the classic cocktail name, mint julep, famously consumed during the races. 13 of 25 Ketchup Jennifer Lover Did you know that Ketchup was originally called catsup? It sounds like a perfect pairing—Especially if you have a second kitty named mustard. 14 of 25 Kudzu Van Chaplin Known as "the vine that ate the South," Kudzu is a creeping and climbing perennial vine, invasive in the southeastern United States. Despite territorial qualities, this vine is a beautiful ornamental plant with sweet-smelling blooms. 15 of 25 Mr. Whiskers Art Meripol For your classy gentlemen feline friend, Mr. Whiskers is the only way to address him if you expect a response. 16 of 25 Mrs. Kitty Robbie Caponetto Mrs. Kitty knows the only house rules that matter are the rules that matter to her. 17 of 25 Nola Laurey W. Glenn Another name for New Orleans, Nola, is an abbreviation for "the big easy" southern city filled with culture, entertainment, and unique cuisines. 18 of 25 Pickles John OHagan Pickling is a time-honored Southern tradition. Pickles, particularly sweet ones, are inventive and delicious ways to use this food-preserving technique for classic cuisines. 19 of 25 Precious Meg McKinney Precious—A simple and sweet reminder of what's important in life. 20 of 25 Scarlett Sarah Kerver Scarlett means courage and joy for your ginger-fur tabby and perfectly highlights your favorite feline's fur. 21 of 25 Shrimpy Art Meripol Shrimpy is a playful moniker for your tiny kitten. 22 of 25 Tallulah Art Meripol Tallulah derives from a Native American origin and means "leaping water." For your extra bouncy cat, this name will match its lively spirit. 23 of 25 Tuna Gary Clark While tuna might not be a staple of a cat's diet, the imagery of a cat named Tuna is almost too cute to resist. 24 of 25 Turnip Jennifer R. Davick Turnips symbolize happiness in success and bright futures. Kickstart your new relationship with your cat with a name filled with possibilities. 25 of 25 Zelda John OHagan From German origins, Zelda is a feminine name meaning a strong woman that usually evokes warrior imagery. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit