70 Herb Inspired Cat Names - Unique Way To Name Your Kittens

Herbs are natural medicines that can give you health and cats are adorable creatures that can give you a smile that also makes you healthy.

So giving your cat names with herb names would be a good option, since there are many herb names that are the perfect fit for your cat. So here are the cat name ideas inspired by herbs.

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1 Male Herb Cat Names

2 Female Herb Cat Names

Male Herb Cat Names

Male Herb Cat Names	Notes
Catnip	A species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae
Pepper	Peppers come in many forms and tastes
Mace	Another Xmas type spice that smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, and all those kinds of spices
Merken	A hot strong-smelling spice Pretty firey when used in the right dishes
Sumac	A bright red spice with a tangy, lemony flavor
Abodo	This Portuguese stock comprises of several spices and herbs, and makes for an interesting kitty name
Licorice	Licorice is one of those love it or hate it flavors, right? I’ve seen plenty of pets named licorice before
Jimbu	This is a way to name your cat after a different culture Jimbu is used in regions of Nepal in the Himalayas
Bumbu	Bumbu is the Indonesian word for spices
Tamarind	A super-charged herb with loads of positive health benefits
Cumin	This earthy, nutty-tasting spice is warm with a nice mustard yellow color
Rue	A bitter tasting herb
Golpar	This actually has a pretty bad smell to most people
Allium	An aromatic plant that’s part of the onion family
Kokum	Suitable for a dark colored cat, this brownish-black spice has a sweet and sour taste
Caraway	These are highly aromatic and distinctive smelling seeds They smell like licorice, so might be on the shortlist for a dark-colored unique kitty
Dill	This is one of the most commonly used herbs with fish dishes
Dukkah	If you’re looking for an Egyptian food name for your cat, Dukkah is that name
Wasabi	Wasabi has an intense heat that hits you like strong mustard It’s one of the Japanese food names for cats
Spearmint	A name with a fresh meaning
Allspice	A spice made from dried berries of the Pimenta dioica plant
Caper	Capers smells sharp and pungent, ideal for a pungent cat? Ok, that’s a bit harsh, but maybe a little troublemaker
Pimento	Also called ‘cherry peppers’, pimentos are bright red and can pack quite the punch
Kaffir	This herb is the leaves from Kaffir limes
Galangal	Similar to ginger, which is more of a girl cat name so I’ve included it below
Vanilla	When someone hears the word vanilla, they think of plain white If you have a white kitty, this has to be up there as a descriptive choice
Bay	The bay leaf is used in cooking for it’s healing properties, and it’s pungent bitter taste
Foxglove	The Foxglove plant is actually fairly toxic to cats
Basil	A herb commonly used in cooking, and also a fairly popular pet name I’ve known both a dog called Basil and a hedgehog!
Curry	Everyone knows curry It’s a combination of spices that make for a unique and well-known flavor
Zest	Zest is a great name for energetic kitties
Juniper	Another spice from the Himalayas
Sabola	A spice used in curries
Mahlab	This is one of the most interesting spices I’ve ever tasted It’s kind of like a combination of cherries, almonds, and roses if you can kind of imagine that

Female Herb Cat Names

Female Herb Cat Names	Notes
Nutmeg	A festive spice that is already commonly used as a pet name. Almost everyone reading this will be well aware of nutmeg.
Canella	Another name for cinnamon
Hyssop	A spice used in condiments to give foods some extra flavoring.
Berbere	It’s spicy, sweet, citrusy, and more all wrapped up in one spice.
Garlic	Another herb that’s toxic to cats (and dogs). It doesn’t mean you can’t use it as a name though.
Annatto	A spice native to Brazil and Mexico, it’s used to add orange or yellow colors to dishes and adds an aromatic flavor.
Piper	This West African spice is a hot one.
Kala	An Indian spice.
Clove	The aromatic flower buds from the clove tree.
Loomi	A Middle Eastern spice with a unique sour and tart flavor.
Nigella	Small black seeds that go under a few different names
Habanero	A fiery pepper that delivers a nice hot kick. If you like spicy foods that is.
Ajwain	An Indian spice.
Chicory	A bright blue plant, and often mixed with coffee to reduce the bitterness of coffee
Saffron	As one of the world’s most expensive spices
Chili	This is the name for a blend of spices used in Latin-American cuisine. Known for packing a hot kick more often than not.
Cacao	A name for chocolate, brown, and any color of cat in between. This is the spice used to make chocolate.
Fennel	Both a herb and a spice, and a nice short punchy name for a cat.
Elderflower	A deeply floral herb commonly used in drinks and for its strong aroma.
Jasmine	This is another classic female name that you can’t do wrong with. A floral herb with a nice pink color.
Poppy	The tiny, kidney-shaped seeds have been harvested from dried seed
Charoli	Seeds of the Buchanania lanzan plant
Cassia	Some species in the genus Cinnamomum of the family Lauraceae.
Angelica	What a lovely name for a female cat. It’s a sweet-tasting root.
Cinnamon	Favorite spice and a favorite for pet owners around the world as a name for their little friends.
Masala	A combination of spices used in Indian cuisine.
File	Made from grounding the leaves of the North American Sassafras tree, this is an unusual and rare spicy herb.
Safflower	Similar to saffron, safflower is a cool sounding name.
Ginger	An iconic name for female animals around the world that are ginger in colo
Anise	Also called aniseed and tasting like licorice, this is a love it or hate it spice
Sesame	Flowering plant in the genus Sesamum, also called benne
Star	Shooting star plants grow and colonize areas of well-draining or sandy loam
Mustard	A condiment made from mustard plant seeds
Paprika	A hot and spicy red spice

There are many unique ways to name your cat. So, if you haven’t found a herb inspired cat name that fits, you probably can find it in our plant cat names.