Cat Names that Start with D

Introduction

Do you have a new cat or kitten? What name are you giving your fur ball? There are thousands of names out there, some very common and others quite unique. Unlike naming a baby, where you can choose from family names if you’re stumped, the pawrfect name for your fur baby may be more in line with celebrity names, literary characters, or sports idols.

We’ve compiled a list of cats’ names that start with the letter D to help get your creative juices flowing. And if you’ve got your heart set on a “D” name, here are some furbulous ideas that may be pawfect for your tiny tiger.

Love a name not on our list? Be sure to share it or the story behind it below!

Cat Names That Start With D spotlight

Featured Cat Name That Starts With D

Dickens

Cat parents who are also book lovers know that there are few authors in the world more read than Charles Dickens. Growing up in London in the 1800s, Dickens was a master at depicting the poverty and isolation of the era in his novels. After his father was imprisoned for debt when Charles was 12, the future author went to work in a factory for six shillings a week to help support his family.

Dickens’ experience of early hardship influenced his subject matter and resulted in such beloved novels as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities. While considered dark by some, his books also demonstrate how the human spirit can overcome poverty and oppression. Some of his characters could be compared to feral cats who live on the edges and rely on luck to survive, but also show perseverance in how they approach life.

Dickens died in 1870 at the age of 57. He was so beloved by his fellow Britons that he was laid to rest in the Poet’s Corner at Westminster Abbey, where his grave is visited by thousands of people every year. His books continue to entertain school children and adults and are taught in English and writing classes throughout the world. His popularity could be like that of our feline pets, who occupy many households everywhere and teach us to be patient with their aloofness and charmed by their ability to fascinate us.

"Dickens" is also used in a popular euphemism for animals and children who are being mischievous, as in, “You little dickens.” When we say our cat is being a dickens, more often than not it’s because they’re scratching at the sofa, draping themselves across our keyboards, or methodically unrolling a roll of toilet paper. We can’t help thinking they’re adorable even while we scold them for their mischief. For some people, a mischievous, unpredictable fur ball is the perfect pet to keep them entertained and on their toes.

Whatever reason you choose “Dickens” for your cat’s name, you can be sure its double meaning won’t be lost on anyone who meets them.

Cat names that start with D considerations

If you were to compile a list of all the cat names that start with the letter D, it would be pages long. They would range from commonly used Biblical names like Delilah to flowers like Daisy and Dandelion. Popular male names might carry popular celebrities’ and characters’ names such as Depp and Darth, among many others.

What name you choose for your new cat will depend on what is meaningful to you. Hobbies like reading and art are reflected in some names, along with the cat’s characteristics like personality, size, color, or breed. With so many names to choose from, you’re sure to find the one that’s exactly right for your fluff ball.

Male Cat Names That Start With D

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Diego This character from the film series Ice Age is popular with anyone who remembers Denis Leary’s saber-toothed tiger voice.
0	Darwin Genetically engineered from only the best DNA, your kitty will love this name!
0	Digger This cat takes his responsibilities in the litter box quite seriously.
0	Denzel Denzel Washington, who just scored his 10th Oscar nomination, would be pawrfect for your dramatic, talkative feline.
0	Dozer This is the ideal name for your sleepy, napping furball. Or the one that bulldozes their way through the cat door!
0	Duncan This is a great name for the Scottish Fold cat in your life.
0	DaVinci Lovers of Italian Renaissance art would love to have a feline DaVinci living with them!
0	Dodger Does your cat watch your favorite west coast baseball team with you? Then Dodger is his ideal name.
0	Domino A black and white cat fits this name like a glove.
0	Denali This is an apt name for a cat who’s companion to an adventurer. The Denali is the highest peak in the U.S., popular with hikers and climbers
0	Digit You might consider this name for your kitty with the extra toes!
0	Depp Got a cat that’s mysterious and sometimes a little eccentric like the actor Johnny Depp? Then this name is for them.
0	Dyson For a cat that gobbles their dinner in two seconds flat, this is a fitting name.
0	Dojo Any student of martial arts is familiar with the dojo, their classroom.
0	Dark This is a pawrfect moniker for a black cat.
0	Dervish If your kitty seems to be in high gear all the time, perhaps Dervish fits.
0	Dude A perfect name for the laidback feline hero in your life.
0	Dalai Lama A cat who sits with you while you meditate is well-suited for the name of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
0	Dim Sum If you have a Chinese Dragon Li cat, there’s no better name than Dim Sum.
0	Dumbledore Another favorite of Harry Potter fans, Albus Dumbledore was Hogwarts’ wise, humble, and inspirational Headmaster.
0	Divot Are you a golfer? This name is a great reminder of your favorite sport.
0	Drogo Like the Dothraki warlord in Game of Thrones, this is the pawrfect name for your rough and tough Maine Coon.
0	Decaf Try this name for your calm and laid-back fluffball!
0	Danke Your German Rex is something to be thankful for. Say, "Danke" every day.
0	Dawg What better name for the cat that thinks they’re “Man’s Best Friend?”
0	Damage Damage is the ideal name for a kitty who loves to shred toilet paper and climb up the curtains.
0	Dobby Fans of the house elf in the Harry Potter books will recognize their cat as their devoted friend and stealer of socks.
0	Dylan A cat whose purrs and meows are music to your ears would be perfect for this name.
0	Dibs If your feline fluff ball has dibs on cuteness and personality, name them Dibs!
0	Dickens Is your new kitten a little dickens, full of mischief? Then Dickens is the name for them!

Female Cat Names That Start With D

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Dior This name is pawrfect for a designer Persian whose bright color echoes the meaning of the name in French: “golden.”
0	Deco Your tortoiseshell (Tortie) feline is a work of art similar to the Art Deco trend begun in the 1920s in France.
0	Desdemona Desdemona is a tragic character in William Shakespeare’s play Othello. She is straightforward and loyal, just like your American Shorthair furry.
0	Dory Finding Dory was a 2016 animated movie featuring a Royal Blue Tang fish of the same name. This would be perfect for your new Russian Blue.
0	Dijon A spicy, light-colored tabby with a little extra kick could aptly be named after this French mustard.
0	Della This German name for "noble" fits the regal feline in your life.
0	Dulce This Latin name meaning “sweet” may perfectly describe your precious Ragdoll kitty.
0	Daenerys “Dani” would be the likely nickname for your cat named after the queen in Game of Thrones who helped bring dragons back into the world.
0	Dharma If you remember the TV series “Dharma and Greg,” you’ll know that Dharma was an impulsive but adorable female character, sort of like your own adorable female feline.
0	Dove Your furball’s soft chirping and purring may remind you of the coo of a dove.
0	Dolly Dolly Parton is a world-famous singer-songwriter. The name means “cute child” which fits the singer and your new kitten exactly.
0	Danica Named for the first professional female race car driver, Danica Patrick, your kitten of the same name probably loves to careen from room to room with a catnip toy.
0	Daisy Daisies represent purity and innocence in Celtic legend, and they can also mean “new beginnings.” It’s a furtastic name for your new kitten.
0	Ducky Ducky is one of the original characters in the Land Before Time movie series. Outgoing and loving, the sweet dinosaur captured fans’ hearts.
0	Dawn If your kitty wakes you up early every morning demanding breakfast, Dawn might be a good name for them.
0	Dulcinea This is the name of the woman who is the mysterious romantic fantasy of the errant knight Don Quixote, written by Miguel de Cervantes.
0	Dakota The name Dakota derives from the Native American name for “friendly one.” Pawrfect for your affectionate fur baby.
0	Dumpling Dumpling may be the best name for your Siamese cat.
0	Dancer It may occur to you to name your girl kitten Dancer as you watch them prance around your living room.
0	Dixie If you and your furry baby live below the Mason-Dixon Line, you may want to name them after the region.
0	Deja vu Your second, or third, cat may make you feel you’ve experienced this love before.
0	Diana The beautiful Diana, Princess of Wales, is the inspiration for this fluffball name.
0	Dorit Dorit, from the Greek Dorothy, or Gift of God, will fit your rescued kitty that brightens your life.
0	Duchess A truly regal name for a regal cat.
0	Dorothy Your adventurous, roaming kitty may go places but hopefully not in a gale..
0	Donut Do you have a roly-poly, fluffy girl kitten? Donut might be an appropriate name.
0	Dinah In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland book and movie, Dinah was Alice’s pet kitten.
0	Diandra The French meaning of the name Diandra is “divine.”
0	Daffodil This is the perfect name for your sweet yellow tabby cat.
0	Diva Your pampered cat who always gets what she wants is definitely a diva!