17 Male Cat Names That Start With R (With Meanings)

Looking for a cat name beginning with R? Here is every R name in our collection, each with its meaning.

Below are 17 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.

Male Cat Names That Start With R: the full list

• RaMale

  Egyptian sun god

• RajaMale

  Malay for king

• RamenMale

  Wavy noodles, like tabby stripes

• RascalMale

  Always up to something

• RavioliUnisex

  A little stuffed pillow

• RebelUnisex

  Ignores every house rule

• RemyMale

  A French name meaning oarsman

• RendangMale

  Rich, dark, slow-cooked Malay curry

• RexMale

  Latin for king

• RikuMale

  Japanese for land

• RingoMale

  For a ringed tail

• RiverUnisex

  Always moving

• RoccoMale

  A tough Italian name meaning rest

• RocketMale

  For 3am zoomies

• RockyMale

  A fighter that never stays down

• RotiMale

  Bread; flat, warm and comforting

• RustyMale

  Rust-coloured

Questions about male cat names that start with r

What is a good name for a male cat?

Rocket, Rascal and Riku are three strong choices from this list. Rocket: for 3am zoomies.

How many male cat names that start with r are on this list?

There are 17 names: 14 male, 0 female and 3 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.

How do I choose between these names?

Wait a few days if you can. A cat's personality often suggests a better name than its coat colour does. Avoid names that sound like other pets or family members in the house, or like the word "no".

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