Are you looking for the perfect Christmas themed cat name for a female? We have over 100 names to choose from including book and movie characters, Santa’s helpers, food and Christmas legends and folklore.
Name |
Meaning |
| Abigail | Cause of joy |
| Alambil | Planet visible from Narnia |
| Allegra | Joyful |
| Angelique | Angelic |
| Anya | The first name of Mrs Claus in the movie Santa Claus |
| Asher | Happy and blessed |
| Avery | Elf queen |
| Befana | Italian folklore, old woman who gives children Christmas gifts |
| Bell, Belle | Christmas bell |
| Beth | Short for Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus |
| Brandy | Drink |
| Buche de Noel | French name for traditional Christmas Yule log |
| Candy | Christmas candy, candy cane |
| Carol | Religious Christmas song |
| Cedar | Tree |
| Chestnut | A fruit traditionally roasted in the winter months |
| Christina | Follower of Christ |
| Cider | Drink popular in the winter months (sometimes spiced) |
| Cinnamon | Spice used in Christmas cooking and drinks |
| Claire | French form of Clara |
| Clara | Character from The Nutcracker |
| Clarice | Love interest of Rudolph the reindeer in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer |
| Clementine | Citrus fruit often put in Christmas stockings |
| Coco/Cocoa | Chocolate drink |
| Cookie | Sweet treat, often left out for Santa |
| Cranberry | Fruit used in cranberry sauce |
| Dorothea | Gift of God |
| Dove | Bird associated with Christmas and peace |
| Eggnog | Traditional Christmas drink |
| Eira | A female name originating from the Norse goddess Eir which means snow |
| Elena | Spanish, Italian, German, Greek variation of Helen which means ‘bright, shining light’ |
| Erela | Angel in Hebrew |
| Esther | Old Persian name which means star |
| Evangeline | Bearer of good news |
| Eve | The night before Christmas day |
| Evergreen | Christmas trees are evergreen |
| Faith | To trust |
| Felicity | Happiness |
| Feliz (Navidad) | Christmas song |
| Frankincense | One of the gifts given to Jesus by the three wise men |
| Frosty | Icy |
| Fudge | Traditional sweet often made at Christmas |
| Garland | Christmas decoration |
| Ginger | Spice commonly used in Christmas cooking |
| Glitter | Used to decorate Christmas cards |
| Gloria | Christmas carol |
| Goose | Bird commonly cooked at Christmas |
| Grace | Prayer |
| Holly | Bush used for Christmas decorations |
| Hope | Jesus is said to have brought hope |
| Ice | Frozen water common in wintertime |
| Igloo | House made from snow |
| Ivy | Plant often used to in Christmas decorations |
| Jadis | Character from Narnia |
| Jeanette | God is gracious, included in the Christmas carol ‘Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella’ |
| Jemima | Hope |
| Jingle | Jingle Bells, popular Christmas song |
| Josephina | Female form of Joseph |
| Joy | Christmas is said to bring joy, hope and peace |
| Joyeux Noel | Merry Christmas in French |
| Lucy | Means light, Lucy is also a character from Narnia |
| Mary | Mother of Jesus |
| Marzipan | Almond confection commonly used in Christmas cake |
| Merry, Merri | Merry Christmas |
| Mistletoe | Plant traditionally displayed in homes over Christmas |
| Mittens | Hand coverings used in cold weather |
| Mitzi | Rudolph’s mother in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer |
| Myrrh | Gift given to the baby Jesus |
| Natalia | Christmas day |
| Nazareth | The childhood home of Jesus |
| Neva | A primarily Spanish name which means snow |
| Noelle | Female form of Noel |
| Nora | Light |
| Nutmeg | Spice commonly used on Christmas cooking |
| Paloma | Dove in Spanish |
| Partridge | Bird from the Christmas song ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ |
| Polar | Polar bear |
| Pomander | Traditional orange decorated with cloves |
| Prunaprismia, Queen | Character from Narnia |
| Pumpkin | Vegetable commonly served with Christmas lunch or dinner |
| Pudding | Christmas pudding, traditional dessert served on Christmas day |
| Reindeer | Animals who pull Santa’s sleigh |
| Robin, Robyn | A red chested bird commonly seen during winter |
| Rosemary | Herb commonly used in Christmas garlands |
| Rudolph | Santa’s reindeer who had the red nose |
| Sally | Character from The Nightmare Before Christmas |
| Snow | Icy rain crystals common around Christmas |
| Snowflake | A single ice crystal |
| Spruce | Evergreen commonly used as a Christmas tree |
| Star | Christmas decoration used on the top of a Christmas tree |
| Stella | Star |
| Susan Pevensie | Character from Narnia |
| Suzy (Snowflake) | Song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, made famous by Rosemary Clooney |
| Tanne | Fir in German |
| Tinsel | Christmas decoration |
| Trinity | Refers to the Holy Trinity in Christian faith |
| Twinkle | Twinkling star |
| Winter | The season of Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere |
| Yule | Christmas |
| Zuzu | Daughter from the Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life |
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