100 Cat Names

Looking for unusual cat name ideas? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve created the ultimate list of Nigerian cat names. Your pet is one of a kind – and having a Nigerian name is the perfect way to celebrate tradition while giving your cat a unique name that sets them apart from the rest.
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Lagos The largest city and former capital of Nigeria
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Bruno Suits a dark brown haired pet
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ABJ Abbreviation for Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria
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Aba This beautiful name from the Akhan people of Ghana is perfect for your temperate pet who was born on Thursday
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Kaduna River Kaduma is a tributary of River Niger and also a state capital in Northwestern Nigeria, the name Kaduma means crocodiles
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Beau For a handsome pet
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ABK Abeokuta, a city in Ogun state southwest of Nigeria
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Ace Means unity or one
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Fela Name him after the Nigerian afro-beat musician Fela Kuti
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Awka A town in southern Nigeria famous for metalwork
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LAG Refers to Lagos state, the commercial capital of Nigeria
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Lakoja A river port town in Kogi state south-central of Nigeria
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Niger The largest state in Nigeria
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Calabar A beautiful port city in southern Nigeria
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Kano A state in Northern Nigeria famous for its leatherwork and weaving
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Jand Refers to a place outside Africa
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IB Ibadan, Oyo state largest city in Nigeria
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Bo Means waves for your free-spirited pet who goes with the flow
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Taraba A state in Northeastern Nigeria, also the name of a river in the same state
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Chance Suits a fortunate pet who has also brought you good luck
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Oguta Largest natural lake in Imo State southeastern Nigeria
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Ilorin The capital of Kwara state in Western Nigeria
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Ikeja Kwara state capital in western Nigeria
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Bailey Refers to ‘walls around the castle,’ suits your protective pet
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Flavour A Nigerian musician known to sing in the Igbo language
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Gombe A city in Gombe state Northeastern Nigeria
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Dimlang A mountain in Nigeria
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Katsina An agricultural state in Northwest of Nigeria
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Oron A coastal city in Akwa Ibom state
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Chester Refers to a fortress, just like your reliable and brave pet
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Jalingo The capital of Taraba state in eastern Nigeria
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Eket The indigenous ethnic group in Akwa Ibom state of Nigeria
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Boomer Suits a large pet
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Cyril Means lord or master
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Cyprian A Nigerian writer Cyprian Ekwensi
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Buguma A town in Rivers state Nigeria
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Bentley Refers to clearing covered with coarse grass, perfect name for your hairy pet
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Naija Means one from Niger River
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Southy Means from South Africa
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Jimeta A port town in eastern Nigeria
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Ruwa A waterfall in Nigerian Central Region
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Ben Short form of Benjamin, suits a cute pet
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Dele A Yoruba name meaning come home
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Benji Refers to a pet who’s your helper
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Lekki A city in Lagos State
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KD Means Kaduma State in western Nigeria
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Makurdi Benue state capital, north-central Nigeria, a city which hosts Nigerian air force
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Baxter Refers to a baker, perfect name for your creative pet
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Ahmadu Alhaji Ahmadu, a politician and the only primer of the Northern region in Nigeria
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Charlie Diminutive of Charles for a pet who loves to mingle
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Yankari A large wildlife park in northeastern Nigeria
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Muhammadu Nigerian 15th president Muhammadu Buhari
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Lafia A town in Northern central Nigeria
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Okomu A forest reserve in southern Nigeria
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Chase Refers to a fearless hunter
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Erin Suits a peaceful pet
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Buster Give your tough and resilient pet this name
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Nsukka A town in southeast Nigeria hosting University of Nigeria
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Enugu An industrial city in southeastern Nigeria
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Brody Refers to a ditch
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Yankee Means from the United States of America
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Brady Means spirited
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Efon Means blessed with wealth
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Brutus Suits a heavy and slow pet
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PH Refers to Port Harcourt city in Rivers state southern Nigeria
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Kamuku An ethnic group in central Nigeria
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Buddy Call your beloved friend by this name
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Minna Niger state capital in west-central Nigeria
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Bubba Means little boy
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Anambra A state in southeastern Nigeria
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Cash Means vain
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Chike Mean power of God