Click to Skip Ahead Male Cat Names Female Cat Names Gender-Neutral Names Food and Beverage-Inspired Names TV-Inspired Names Tech-Inspired Names Movie-Inspired Names Cute Cat Names Decriminalization-Inspired Names Video Game-Inspired Names Other Popular Names If you’re looking for a great name for your cat, you may be interested in seeing what other cat parents have chosen in the past! Naming cats can be difficult, so it often helps to get ideas from as many sources as possible to get your creative juices flowing. Below, you’ll find names that start with S that made the list of most popular cat names. The Top 5 Male Cat Names Starting With S 1. Simba While several male names made the list, only one hit the top 10: the ever-popular Simba of Lion King fame. Simba was the 6th most popular name for male cats in 2022, and it seems that it’s going to be a popular name for years to come. 2. Smokey If you’ve been around your share of cats, then you’ve likely heard the name Smokey at least a couple of times. In fact, Nationwide Pet Insurance stated that this is the 9th most popular name for male cats overall, meaning you can expect to see this name for many gray-colored cats in the future as well. 3. Shadow Not far behind Smokey is Shadow, the 15th most popular male cat name on Nationwide’s list. Shadow is yet another name often given to cats with a dark gray or black coat, although you can also give it to a cat that follows you around the house as if they’re literally your shadow. 4. Simon Only two spots behind the name Shadow in 17th place is Simon. The name Simon has Hebrew origins. This is a Biblical name belonging to one of the 12 apostles in Christianity and means “to hear” or “listening.” 5. Salem Cat and witchcraft have had a long tie to one another, so anyone knowing anything about the Salem witch trials often feels this is an obvious choice for a pet name. However, the name likely also gained popularity from the show Sabrina the Teenage Witch, who also owned a black cat named Salem. Image Credit: photosbelkina, Shutterstock The Top 5 Female Cat Names Starting With S 1. Stella We’ve heard our fair share of pet names over the years, and it didn’t come as a surprise that Stella was actually the 8th most popular cat name in 2022, according to one report, and it’s the only S name in the top 10.1 2. Sophie While Sophie is one common name for female cats, you might expect to find other names growing in popularity in the coming years. For example, Sophia is only one letter off and is up 3%! Both are beautiful names, and you can’t go wrong with either one. 3. Shadow We’ve already discussed Shadow as a popular pet name for males, but it’s a gender-neutral name, so it makes sense that it would rank third for female cat names as well. 4. Sasha Sasha is a beautiful name meaning “defender” or “helper of mankind.” And it’s not just popular for cats but dogs, too! It’s the 88th most popular dog name overall, as well as the 5th most popular name in Delaware. 5. Sadie With a name meaning “princess,” it’s pretty fitting that we would regularly give this name to our fancy felines. After all, they all deserve to be treated as such! This is yet another name that isn’t only popular for cats but for dogs, too, as it’s the 8th most popular dog name. It’s safe to say Sadie is a safe name choice for any pet! Image Credit: Stockorm, Shutterstock Top 5 Gender-Neutral Names Starting With S 1. Soju It seems that more and more are taking name inspirations from our favorite beverages. One of the trending names right now is Soju, trending up 131%, which is a clear, colorless Korean beverage made from rice. 2. Snoop While we all know the name Snoop refers to Snoop Dogg, this is a name that can easily be used for both males and females. And we aren’t the only ones to think so, as this name is trending up at 117%. 3. Sansa You probably know that the popular TV series Game of Thrones was all the rage a few years ago, and many cat parents are taking inspiration from it to name their pets. In fact, Lady Sansa is up 43% and is clearly still a queen in the eyes of many. 4. Stuffing There’s nothing cuter than taking your favorite food and naming your cat after it. This thought process is really trending right now, with names like stuffing up 493%, followed by Sausage at 193%. Image Credit: MolnarSzabolcsErdely, Pixabay 5. Starbucks Would you be surprised if we were to tell you that the name Starbucks is now popular for cats? It’s actually up 226%, so if you are one of those people who have to stop at the drive-thru every day before work, this is definitely a fitting pet name option. Trending Food and Beverage-Inspired Names Sashimi has consistently gained popularity over the past few years, and Scotch was one of the fastest-trending names inspired by alcoholic beverages in 2022. Soda made the list of top caffeinated-beverage trenders, and S’more and Sourdough hit the big-time earning spots on the list of top trending food-inspired names of 2022. S’more Sourdough Sushi Sashimi Soda Scotch Trending TV-Inspired Names Cat parents appear to love names inspired by TV programs! The most popular choices from last year come from shows ranging from Stranger Things to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Mandalorian-inspired names like Baby Yoda and Fett were also big in 2022. However, only one name with S made the trending list, Sutton, which decreased in popularity by about 8% in 2022. Sutton Image Credit: Ingus Kruklitis, Shutterstock Trending Tech-Inspired Names While no technology-related names, starting with S, were in the top 100 most popular names, many cats were named Sim and Sony in 2022. The number of Sims shot up about 182%, and cats named Sony increased by 49%. The most popular technology-related names overall were Apple, Chip, and Pixel. Data, Zoom, and Cortana were also big last year. Sim Sony Trending Movie-Inspired Names Two names beginning with S made the list: Spidey and Snape. Spidey rose 35% in popularity in 2022, and cats named after Snape of Harry Potter fame increased by 13%. Spidey Snape Trending Cute Cat Names Sparkle was the only cute name that starts with S that made it on the best names list last year, which experienced a 90% increase in popularity in 2022. Sparkle Image Credit: Sviatoslav, Shevchenko_Shutterstock Trending Decriminalization-Inspired Names Names associated with cannabis remained popular in 2022, but a few did particularly well last year. Ganga took home the top place among trending pot-inspired names in 2022, increasing in popularity by a whopping 107%. Two names that begin in S, Stonie and Stashy, hit the list for the first time last year. Stonie Stashy Trending Video Game-Inspired Names Video games are an integral part of popular culture, so it makes sense that cat parents turned to their favorites to find names for their companions. Gaming-inspired names that started trending in 2022 were Sable, Bowser, Tommy, and Brewster, but there weren’t any that started with S among the most popular choices. However, Steve made the list of popular Grand Theft Auto-related names. Sable Steve Image Credit: Nitiphonphat, Shutterstock Other Popular Names Starting With S Sammy Sam Sebastian Sunny Sassie Salem Sushi Sage Stormy Suki Scout Smokey Scarlett Sandy Skylar Sabrina Sloan Sylvia Soria Sienna Stormie Sierra Sydney Seraphina Savannah Skyla Snow White Saphira Sandy Sheba Sissy Sophia Seinfeld Steve Storm Sterling Seymour Stallone Seamus Scotty Smitty Sherwood Sinatra Sylvester Sultan Sal Scotty Sven Santana Sly Snoopy Severus Sorbet Spumanti Soba Scallop Sesame Scone Sunkist Sandwich Schnapps Squash Spam Sausage Strudel Squid Salsa Samosa Saffron Snickers Shrimp Sorrell Sugar Sweet Pea Sugar Pie Scamp Star Stiletto Salamander Squirt Spunky Sparky Sox Scuba Shorty Socks Squeaky Spry Sawyer Scooter Spike Stitch Salty Snickerdoodle Scallop Skittles Shamrock Sonic Speck Sputnik Symphony Safari Sega Sugar Snap Pea Sparkley Sasha Saint Santa Clara (SC) Sphinx Sundance Sunshine Snowball Snowflake Sharkie Santiago Sousse Sasquatch Southpaw Swerve Image Credit: Kanashi, Pixabay Conclusion So, there you have it, the most popular cat names that start with S! There’s no right way to name a cat, but there are many places to look for inspiration. There are several traditional names to sort through, and just as many, if not more, can be found if you’re inspired by movies, tech and food. If you’ve reviewed the list and would like a bit more inspiration, consider exploring names from history, literature, or titles related to a city where something meaningful happened to you. We hope you and your new companion will enjoy many years of joy together! Sources https://www.news4jax.com/features/2022/11/15/report-these-were-most-popular-dog-and-cat-names-in-2022/ https://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-names/cat-names/male-cat-names/ https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-names/ https://www.usnews.com/insurance/pet-insurance/most-popular-dog-names-study https://www.rover.com/blog/cat-names/ https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-names/ Featured Image Credit: Khatuna lapachi, Shutterstock The post The Most Popular Cat Names That Start With S appeared first on PangoVet.