Greece is home to a rich culture, filled to the brim with unique historical locations, delicious cuisine, and other notable aspects. Whether Greece is a special location to you or somewhere you’re fascinated by, you may find yourself wondering about options for great Greek cat names.
Below, discover 180 Greek cat names derived from various features of this unique country. There’s no shortage of inspiration to explore from food to history to top names in recent years.
Greek Cat Names Based on Locations
The cities and towns of Greece offer a variety of names to use as inspiration for your cat.
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Greece is home to many cities, some of which have been around for thousands of years. Many of these city names can make great Greek cat names. For those that are a bit longer, nicknames can help you easily communicate with your pet while keeping the meaning close to your heart.
- Athens
- Thessaloniki (Thessa or Sal can make great nicknames!)
- Kavala
- Larissa
- Edessa
- Ioannina (Nina or Io can make good nicknames for this Greek cat name)
- Piraeus
- Nafplio
- Volos
- Rhodes
- Chania
- Patras
- Corfu
- Corinth
- Kalamata
- Rethymno
- Sparta
- Sparti (the modern town built near Sparta)
- Kastoria (Tori can be a shorter nickname for this interesting choice)
- Heraklion
- Nafpaktos
- Kalabaka
- Lamia
- Argos
- Katerini
- Florina
- Sérres
- Egaleo
- Ialysos
- Glyfada
- Mykonos
- Santorini
- Oia
- Meteora
Popular Greek Dishes as Cat Names
Along with its various popular destinations, Greece is also known for its abundance of different dishes. Below, explore some of Greece’s most common foods and dishes for cat name inspiration. Before reading further, however, it is important to note that not all of these dishes may have originated in the country of Greece. Some of these dishes may have originated in other countries but have grown in popularity in the country and nearby regions.
Here are some Greek cat names based on food:
- Olive
- Dolmades
- Taramasalata
- Tzatziki
- Melitzanosalata (Mel and Zano can make catchy nicknames for a cat named this)
- Moussaka
- Souvlaki
- Gyros
- Tomatokeftedes (tomato fritters)
- Pita
- Calamari
- Ladolemono
- Barbouni (striped red mullet)
- Marida (whitebait)
- Kolokythokeftedes
- Feta
- Graviera
- Baklava
- Gemista (Gem can be used as a nickname here)
- Choriatiki
- Galaktoboureko
- Yogurt
- Papoutsakia (stuffed eggplant)
- Pastitsio
- Soutzoukakia (meatballs)
- Stifado
- Giouvetsi (Gio makes a great nickname for a cat named after this pasta dish)
- Fasolada
Greek Mythological and Historical Figures to Use as Cat Names
Names like Perseus and Achilles are perfect Greek cat names for heroic cats.
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There are many notable names, both mythological and historical, arising out of Greece. Explore some of the most well-known figures in Greek history and mythology and possibly discover the perfect name for your new pet:
- Perseus
- Zeus
- Hades
- Posideon
- Hera
- Hestia
- Artemis
- Apollo
- Chronos
- Atlas
- Athena
- Hephaestus
- Aphrodite
- Ares
- Hermes
- Eros
- Hecate
- Nike
- Demeter
- Dionysius
- Persephone
- Achlys
- Ananke
- Nyx
- Pontus
- Tartarus
- Chaos
- Crius
- Hyperion
- Mnemosyne
- Rhea
- Eos
- Helios
- Perses
- Leto
- Pallas
- Styx
- Syceus
- Amphitrite
- Achilles
- Castor
- Pollux
- Icarus
- Theseus
- Minotaur
- Centaur
- Satyr
- Minos
- Europa
- Arachne
- Cassandra
- Cassiopeia
- Andromeda
- Alexander
- Aristotle
- Hippocrates
- Socrates
- Plato
- Archimedes
- Pythagoras
- Homer
- Cleopatra
Greek Cat Names Based on Adjectives
If you have a gray cat, you may want to name them Gri or Asimí.
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The Greek alphabet uses different letters than the English one. However, through what is known as a Romanized version, many Greek words can be rewritten using letters that you may be more familiar with.
Below are some Romanized modern Greek adjectives to help choose a fitting name for your cat:
- Megálos, meaning big
- Mikrós, meaning small
- Fardís, meaning wide
- Psilós, meaning tall
- Kondós, meaning short
- Varís, meaning heavy
- Elafrís, meaning light
- Kalós, meaning good
- Exeretikós, meaning exceptional
- Kríos, meaning cold (perfect for a sphynx cat that might get a little chilly!)
- Pagoménos, meaning frozen
- Zestós, meaning warm
- Malakós, meaning soft
- Evyenikós, meaning kind
- Filikós, meaning friendly
- Harúmenos, meaning happy
- Grígoros, meaning fast (a good name for a cat that keeps the zoomies)
- Simandikós, meaning important
- Portokalí, meaning orange
- Áspro, meaning white
- Mávro, meaning black
- Gri, meaning gray
- Asimí, meaning silver
- Kiklikó, meaning round
- Iliólustos, meaning sunny
- Glikó, meaning sweet
- Asfalés, meaning safe
- Néos, meaning young
- Dinatós, meaning strong
- Hondrós, meaning fat
- Haritoménos, meaning cute
- Goiteftikós, meaning charming
Greek Cat Names Based on Important Natural Areas
The seas and mountains of Greece can be used as inspiration for cat names.
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- Olympus
- Ida
- Smolikas
- Pelion
- Giona
- Tymphi
- Kerkis
- Vardousia
- Paiko
- Ipsárion
- Aegean
- Mediterranean
- Ionian
- Levantine
Most Popular Names in Greece
If you’re looking for something more common or human for your cat, there are various top-charting human names to choose from. Some of these names are timeless classics around the globe, while others are more popular only in Greece and surrounding areas.
- Maria, meaning “of the sea” or “beloved”
- Katarina, meaning “pure”
- Helen, meaning “torch” or “light”
- Georgia, meaning “farmer” or “earth worker”
- Anastasia, meaning “resurrection”
- George, meaning “farmer” or “earth worker”
- Nick, meaning “victory of the people”
- John, meaning “God is gracious”
- Christos, meaning “follower of Christ”
- Dimitris, meaning “earth lover”
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