Click to Skip Ahead Greek Mythology Egyptian Mythology Irish‚ Welsh‚ and Norse Mythology Movies Set in Space Inspired by Constellations Inspired by Space Choosing a name for a cat is the easiest thing in the world for some people‚ while others spend days agonizing over the perfect name to fit their new feline buddy. If you’re the type of person who loves to stargaze at night or pored over every book on gods and goddesses you could get your hands on‚ this list might contain the perfect name for your cat. Read on to learn some names from the mythology of different countries and some that are inspired by the skies above. Names From Greek Mythology Greek mythology is a collection of legends and stories from Ancient Greece. It is filled with vibrant descriptions of gods‚ goddesses‚ monsters‚ and heroes‚ many of whom have unique names that are both lovely and symbolic. Here are some of the ones we like best. Aphrodite: Goddess of Love Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt Athena: Goddess of War Calliope: Muse of Poetry Circe: Goddess of Sorcery Demeter: Goddess of Harvest Eos: Goddess of the Dawn Hecate: Goddess of Magic and Spells Hera: Goddess of Women Hestia: Goddess of Hearth and Home Iris: Goddess of the Rainbow and the Messenger of the Gods Nike: Goddess of Victory Nyx: Goddess of the Night Persephone: Goddess of Spring Selene: Goddess of the Moon Apollo: God of Archery and Music Ares: God of War Dionysus: God of Wine and Pleasure Hades: God of the Underworld Helios: God of the Sun Hephaestus: God of Artisans Hermes: Messenger God Poseidon: God of the Sea  Zeus: God of all Gods Image Credit: Galina-Photo‚ Shutterstock Names From Egyptian Mythology Egyptian mythology is known around the world for its many gods and goddesses that helped guide every facet of human life.  Why not use some of these names as inspiration when naming your cat? Here is a list of our favorites!  Amentet: Goddess of the Dead  Anuket: Goddess of the Nile River  Bastet: Goddess of Protection and Pleasure  Hathor: Goddess of Beauty and Sensuality  Heqet: Goddess of Birth and Fertility  Hesat: Goddess of Milk/Nourishment  Isis: Goddess of Healing and Magic  Ma’at: Goddess of Truth and Justice  Menhit: Goddess of War  Neith: Goddess of Creation and Wisdom  Nut: Goddess of the Sky  Sekhmet: Goddess of the Sun and Plague  Amun: God of the Air  Anhur: God of War  Anubis: God of Funerary Practices  Apep: God of Chaos  Geb: God of the Earth  Horus: God of War and Sky  Kek: Deity of Darkness and Night  Maahes: Lion God of War  Nefertum: God of the Lotus Flower  Nemty: God of Ferrymen  Osiris: God of Fertility  Ptah: God of Craftsman and Architects  Ra: God of the Sun  Set: God of Storms‚ Chaos‚ and Disaster  Thoth: God of the Moon and Knowledge Image Credit: Youssef Abdelwahab‚Shutterstock Names from Irish‚ Welsh‚ and Norse Mythology While Greek and Egyptian mythology are often studied‚ let’s not forget mythology from other parts of the world. Here are some Irish‚ Welsh‚ and Norse mythology-inspired names that might fit your cat perfectly. Aed: God of the Underworld Aengus: God of Youth and Love Aoife: Warrior Princess Arawn: Lord of the Otherworld Balor: Leader of Supernatural Beings Belenus: Celtic God of Healing Brigid: Irish Goddess of Spring‚ Fertility‚ and Life Cernunnos: Gaelic God of Beasts and Wild Places Cian: Figure in Irish Mythology Dagda: Father God in Irish Mythology  Donn: God of the Dead Eire: Goddess of Ireland  Elatha: God of the Sun and Moon in Celtic Mythology  Epona: Goddess of Horses‚ Ponies‚ Donkeys‚ and Mules  Grannus: Solar Deity  Lir: God of the Sea  Lugh: Celtic God of the Sun and Light  Morrígan: Goddess of War in Irish-Celtic mythology  Neit: God of War  Ogmios: Binding God  Taranis: God of Thunder Image Credit: Acchiappasogni‚Shutterstock Names From Movies Set in Space Movies are a treasure trove of potential cat names! The following list has some of the best names from movies set in outer space.  Vader: Famous Character from Star Wars‚ Formerly Anakin Skywalker  Jedi: Guardians of Peace and Justice From Star Wars  Anakin: Luke and Leia’s Father; Becomes Darth Vader  Luke: Famous Character From Star Wars‚ Leia’s Twin  Leia: Famous Character From Star Wars‚ Luke’s Twin  Yoda: Wise Character From Star Wars  Chewie: Faithful Furry Companion From Star Wars  Kylo: Character From Star Wars  Binks: Non-Human Comic Relief Character From Star Wars  Padme: Luke and Leia’s Mother  Ewok: Cute Fuzzy Characters From Star Wars  Spock: Vulcan From Star Trek  Kirk: Captain of the Enterprise From Star Trek  Worf: A Character From Star Trek Image Credit: Maslowski Marcin‚ Shutterstock Names Inspired by Constellations The constellations are incredible to behold! So‚ why not name your equally incredible cat a constellation name? Star Dipper Nebula Lynx Draco Ursa Major Orion Hercules  Cygnus  Aries  Taurus  Gemini  Cancer  Leo  Virgo  Libra  Scorpio  Sagittarius  Capricorn  Aquarius  Pisces Image Credit: Khorzhevska‚ Shutterstock Names Inspired by Space When you were a child‚ did you ever want to be an astronaut when you grew up? If that dream did not come true‚ consider a space-inspired name for your cat. Astro Rocket Rover Aero Zhurong Comet Asteroid Neutron Kuiper  Cosmo  Blazar  Akari  Exo  Galaxy  Orbit  Martian  Atom  Echo  Plasma  Cluster  Hubble  Spitzer  Titan  Aster  Artemis  Axel  Pilot  Samson  Apollo  Crater  Moon  Celeste  Luna  Aurora  Nova  Eclipse  Laika  Dawn  Estella  Nasa  Spirit  Ariel  Pandora  Astra  Sojourner  Journey  Solar  Milky  Uni  Astrid  Callisto  Mimas  Phoebe  Vega  Stella  Crescent Image Credit: Sonsedska Yuliia‚ Shutterstock Conclusion Many people look for names with symbolism or meaning for their pets. The mystical world of mythology and astrology offers a huge variety of names from ancient cultures and modern media that might be perfect for your four-legged friend. If you’re interested in space and the stars in general‚ we’ve also got some names that might inspire you. We hope this list gave you an idea for naming the pet that you undoubtedly love to the moon and back. Featured Image Credit: Daykiney‚ Shutterstock The post 164 Mystical Cat Names From Astrology &; Mythology appeared first on Pet Keen.