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While many cats may not share the same love for water that pirates have, they can both share a curiosity that can lead them to live bold and mysterious lives. If you have a cat that reminds you of the adventurousness and craftiness found in pirate stories, a pirate-inspired name may be perfect for it.
To get your creativity jogging, we have a list of pirate-themed names that will help inspire you to find the perfect name for your swashbuckling cat.
How to Name Your Cat
You can choose a pirate name for your cat in several different ways. First, you can identify some unique characteristics of your cat’s appearance or persona and match them to a famous pirate or other themes that encapsulate your cat’s personality. It’s also fun to do research on some pirate stories and pick out names or items that correlate with them.
If you’re feeling completely stumped, read through our list of names and start writing down names that you like. Once you come up with a list of potential names, keep whittling it down until you’re left with one name.
Pirate Names for Female Cats
While there are many popular portrayals of male pirates, there are several notable strong female leads. If you have an independent and adventurous cat, one of these names may be an excellent fit.
- Adrie
- Agea
- Apulia
- Augusta
- Belle
- Coral
- Cordelia
- Daria
- Dola
- Echo
- Elizabeth
- Emeraldas
- Freeda
- Iona
- Isola
- Loreley
- Marika
- Maiden
- Mary
- Melusine
Pirate Names for Male Cats
You can easily find male pirates that are both brave and cunning. These pirate names are well-suited for the daring cat in your life that’s always up for doing something fun.
- Ace
- Adrian
- Alek
- Anton
- Balthier
- Barrett
- Bastian
- Finlay
- Flint
- Flynn
- Hook
- Jack
- Killian
- Nemo
- Odysseus
- Pontus
- Poseidon
- Roberts
- Seth
- Triton
Famous Pirate Names
There are historic records of daring men and women who have gone on exciting journeys and voyages in the hunt for treasure. Here are some names of real pirates that might match well with your cat.
- Anne Bonny
- Bartholomew Roberts/Black Bart
- Benjamin Hornigold
- Charles Vane
- Cheung Po Tsai
- Ching Shih
- Christopher Contend
- Christopher Moody
- Dixie Bull
- Edward England
- Edward Low
- Edward Teach/ Blackbeard
- Francis Drake
- Grace O’Malley
- Henry Every
- Henry Jennings
- Howell Davis
- Jack Rackham/Calico Jack
- Mary Read
- Olivier Levasseur
- Paulsgrave Williams
- Samuel Bellamy
- Stede Bonnet
- Thomas Tew
- Turgut Reis
- William Kidd/Captain Kidd
- Sayyida al Hurra
- Emanuel Wynn
- Peter Easton
- Richard Worley
Treasure-Themed Cat Names
Many pirate stories include a wild treasure hunt. So, we’ve included some names of precious gems, coins, and other valuable items that may help describe how precious your cat is to you.
- Aquamarine
- Azure
- Daric
- Diamond
- Discovery
- Doubloon
- Drachma
- Ducat
- Escudo
- Emerald
- Fortune
- Garnet
- Gem
- Gold
- Guilder
- Jade
- Jasper
- Jewel
- Lira
- Loot
- Opal
- Pearl
- Peridot
- Precious
- Rich
- Ruby
- Ryal
- Sapphire
- Silver
- Stater
Ocean-Themed Names
This list includes names of pirate terms, famous pirate ships, mythological creatures, and other themes related to the ocean. Choosing a name from this list can help your cat embrace and embody the pirate’s life.
- Ahoy
- Anchor
- Atlantis
- Ashray
- Bermuda
- Black Pearl
- Bowsprit
- Bounty
- Buccaneer
- Cannon
- Captain
- Compass
- Deck
- First Mate
- Fisher
- Freebooter
- Golden Hind
- Hearties
- Isle
- Jolly Roger
- Kappa
- Kraken
- Leviathan
- Marina
- Matey
- Mizzen
- Mooring
- New York Revenge
- Orlop
- Patch
- Privateer
- Queen Anne’s Revenge
- Ranger
- Roebuck
- Rose Pink
- Royal Fortune
- Sailor
- Sandy
- Savvy
- Scallywag
- Scuttle
- Siren
- Stormy
- Swashbuckler
- Tsunami
- Voyager
- Wanderer
- Wave
- Whydah
- Yardarm
Wrap-Up on Pirate Cat Names
We hope that you’ve been able to find some pirate-themed names that have sparked your interest. It may take some time to decide on a name, but once you do, we know that you and your cat will embark on a voyage, and it’ll be filled with both fun and challenging moments together.
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