Emily Walker
It is very common for cat owners to choose Portuguese names for their beloved pets. This practice has been around for centuries and still remains popular today.
There are many reasons why Portuguese names are chosen, and sometimes they can be based on the name of a person that is responsible for rescuing the kitty or just because it sounds cute in Portuguese.
Let’s take a look at some Portuguese names for cats and their meanings!
Male Portuguese Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Feijoada | A traditional dish, a stew of beans with beef |
| Porto |
A coastal city known for its wine
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| Carlito |
Means little man
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| Davi | Means beloved |
| Zorian | Means happy |
| Brento | Means king |
| Aleixo | Means defender |
| Beijinho | Means little kiss |
| Faro |
Capital city of Algarve region, known for its cathedral
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| Rufino |
Means red haired
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| Figo |
Luis Figo is a famous retired soccer player
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| Maximiano |
Means the greatest
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| Fofo |
Means cute or soft
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| Edmundo |
Means protector of prosperity
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| Cristiano |
Cristiano Ronaldo is the famous soccer player
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| Placido | Means calm |
| Valentim | Means strong |
| Donato |
Means given by god
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| Gregorio | Means watchful |
| Fausto | Means everruler |
| Marcos | Means defender |
| Luiz |
Means famous warrior
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| Frederico |
Means peaceful ruler
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| Bento | Means blessed |
| Fado | Means destiny |
| Anxo | Means angel |
| Horacio |
Means has good eyesight
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| Lisbon |
Capital of Portugal
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| Funchal |
The capital of Madeira archipelago
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| Adao | Means earth |
Female Portuguese Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Luisa |
Means famous warrior
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| Marcia | Means defender |
| Frederica |
Means peaceful ruler
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| Renata | Means reborn |
| Cascais | A beach resort |
| Estrela | Means star |
| Sintra |
A mountain town near Lisbon
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| Lucia | Means light |
| Balei |
It symbolizes being inquisitive and intelligent
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| Graca | Means graceful |
| Lua | Means moon |
| Fatima |
Fatima is a central town, home of the Sanctuary of Fatima
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| Xoana |
Means God is gracious
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| Celia | Means heaven |
| Beleza | Means beauty |
| Sofia | Means wisdom |
| Praia | Means beach |
| Matilde |
Means mighty in battle
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| Amada | Means beloved |
| Antia | Means priceless |
| Suzana | Means lily |
| Gloria | Means glory |
| Lindeza |
An adjective that means prettiness; beauty beyond the physical aspect
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| Nata |
Pastéis de Nata are the famous custard tarts
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| Madeira |
An archipielago comprising
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| Catina | Means pure |
| Leticia |
Means happiness
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| Edite |
Means rich battle
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| Doroteia |
Means gift from God
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| Branca | Means white |
| Islands |
Its known for its wine and volcanic landscapes
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Modern Portuguese Cat Names
| Names | Meaning |
| Alba | Dawn |
| Estrela | Star |
| Luna | Moon |
| Nuno | Ninth |
| Bella | Beautiful |
| Simba | Lion |
| Tico | Boy |
| Mira | Look |
| Lola | Strong |
| Rio | River |
| Lila | Lilac |
| Bento | Blessed |
| Zara | Princess |
| Cesar | Caesar |
| Mar | Sea |
| Theo | God-given |
| Pipa | Kite |
| Nala | Gift |
| Max | Greatest |
| Luna | Moon |
| Hugo | Intelligent |
| Rosa | Rose |
| Pepe | Pepper |
| Nina | Little girl |
| Pipo | Little one |
Traditional Portuguese Cat Names
| Names | Meaning |
| Manel | Portuguese form of Manuel, meaning “God is with us” |
| Rosa | Rose |
| Tita | Diminutive of the name Maria, meaning “bitter” |
| Bento | Blessed |
| Belinha | Diminutive of Isabel, meaning “God is my oath” |
| Tomé | Portuguese form of Thomas, meaning “twin” |
| Mafalda | Strength in battle |
| Zé | Short for José, meaning “God will increase” |
| Ana | Grace |
| Mateus | Portuguese form of Matthew, meaning “gift of God” |
| Inês | Pure |
| Tiago | Portuguese form of James, meaning “supplanter” |
| Catarina | Portuguese form of Katherine, meaning “pure” |
| Duarte | Guardian of prosperity |
| Joana | Portuguese form of Joan, meaning “God is gracious” |
| Martim | Portuguese form of Martin, meaning “warrior” |
| Margarida | Portuguese form of Margaret, meaning “pearl” |
| Lourenço | Portuguese form of Lawrence, meaning “from Laurentum” |
| Francisca | Free |
| Eduardo | Wealthy guardian |
| Isabel | God is my oath |
| Rafael | God has healed |
| Beatriz | Portuguese form of Beatrice, meaning “bringer of joy” |
| Leonor | Portuguese form of Eleanor, meaning “light” |
| Gonçalo | Battle-ready |
White Portuguese Cat Names
| Names | Meaning |
| Branco | Portuguese for “white” |
| Bianca | Italian for “white” |
| Neve | Portuguese for “snow” |
| Alva | Portuguese for “bright” |
| Luna | Portuguese for “moon” |
| Nuvem | Portuguese for “cloud” |
| Pérola | Portuguese for “pearl” |
| Estrela | Portuguese for “star” |
| Leite | Portuguese for “milk” |
| Luz | Portuguese for “light” |
| Aurora | Portuguese for “dawn” |
| Flor | Portuguese for “flower” |
| Fada | Portuguese for “fairy” |
| Áurea | Portuguese for “golden” |
| Gelo | Portuguese for “ice” |
| Marfim | Portuguese for “ivory” |
| Cetim | Portuguese for “satin” |
| Algodão | Portuguese for “cotton” |
| Espuma | Portuguese for “foam” |
| Paloma | Spanish for “dove” |
| Zephyr | English for “gentle breeze” |
| Frost | English for “frost” |
| Crystal | English for “crystal” |
| Winter | English for “winter” |
| Blizzard | English for “blizzard” |
Black Portuguese Cat Names
| Names | Meaning |
| Preto | Portuguese for “black” |
| Sombra | Portuguese for “shadow” |
| Noite | Portuguese for “night” |
| Escuridão | Portuguese for “darkness” |
| Lua | Portuguese for “moon” |
| Eclipse | Portuguese for “eclipse” |
| Onix | Portuguese for “onyx” |
| Pantera | Portuguese for “panther” |
| Zorro | Spanish for “fox” |
| Raven | English for “raven” |
| Midnight | English for “midnight” |
| Phantom | English for “phantom” |
| Shadow | English for “shadow” |
| Noir | French for “black” |
| Coal | English for “coal” |
| Ink | English for “ink” |
| Obsidian | English for “obsidian” |
| Jet | English for “jet” |
| Darth | Inspired by Darth Vader, meaning “dark lord” |
| Morticia | Inspired by Morticia Addams, meaning “death” |
| Salem | After the infamous Salem witch trials |
| Hades | After the Greek god of the underworld |
| Nyx | After the Greek goddess of the night |
| Loki | After the Norse god of mischief |
| Salem | After the city was associated with witchcraft trials |
Orange Portuguese Cat Names
| Names | Meaning |
| Laranja |
Portuguese for “orange”
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| Sol |
Portuguese for “sun”
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| Tangerina |
Portuguese for “tangerine”
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| Fogo |
Portuguese for “fire”
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| Dourado |
Portuguese for “golden”
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| Tigre |
Portuguese for “tiger”
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| Amarelo |
Portuguese for “yellow”
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| Pêssego |
Portuguese for “peach”
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| Aurora |
Portuguese for “dawn”
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| Coral |
Portuguese for “coral”
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| Rubi |
Portuguese for “ruby”
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| Zest |
English for “zest”
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| Ginger |
English for “ginger”
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| Pumpkin |
English for “pumpkin”
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| Mango |
English for “mango”
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| Marigold |
English for “marigold”
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| Apricot |
English for “apricot”
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| Cinnamon |
English for “cinnamon”
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| Butterscotch |
English for “butterscotch”
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| Papaya |
English for “papaya”
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| Saffron |
English for “saffron”
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| Caramel |
English for “caramel”
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| Honey |
English for “honey”
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| Marmalade |
English for “marmalade”
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| Sunshine |
English for “sunshine”
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Final Words
In the end, it’s up to you what you want your cat’s name to be.
But with so many options out there for both domestic and exotic cats, we hope this list has been helpful in helping you find a great name for your feline friend!
If you looking for more ideas, you can check our European cat names for your inspiration!
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