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There are many people who like to use naming conventions when naming their pets. Some people like to use a specific letter (like B names for Boston Terriers), and others like to stick to a certain theme, like sports stars. Naming conventions are a fun way to bond with your pets and can be a great conversation starter.
If you are someone looking for a name that starts with the letter E, you are looking for an uncommon sort of name. Names that start with E are less common than people realize, and the names are more unique than other letters. That makes it a perfect letter to mine for ideas for the perfect name for your cat.
Here are 80 of the most popular cat names that start with the letter E.
Most Popular Cat Names That Start With the Letter E
These are the most popular names for cats that start with the letter E. These names were derived from copious amounts of research and categorizing to identify trends in the pet naming world. Each one of these names has made the list of the most popular cat names in the past two years. Some of the most popular naming trends are based on television shows, music, and traditional names.
Male Names
Here are five of the most popular male cat names. Some were taken from rover.com’s Top Cat Names of 2023 based on names submitted by readers. Other names were taken from cats.com’s list of most popular cat names starting with E, in which the names are voted on by readers. So, keep in mind that for the cats.com names, the number of “loves” for any name may change, and the numbers given reflect the number of “loves” at the time of writing. You are welcome to go to cats.com and vote for your favorite, too!
1. Eric
Names inspired by The Little Mermaid were popular in 2023, and the name Eric was up 47%, according to Rover. Eric (Erik) also proved to be popular on cats.com’s list, with 124 “loves” at the time of this writing.
2. Eddie
According to Rover’s list, names inspired by 90s grunge were increasingly popular. The name Eddie increased by 6%, likely as a nod to Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. But Eddie is also a character in the hit show Stranger Things, which is likely why it was popular on cats.com’s list of names as well.
3. Eamon
Now going solely to cats.com’s list, the name Eamon was the most popular with readers by a landslide, with 304 “loves”. Eamon is an Irish name meaning “wealthy protector”, a perfect name for a kitty that always has your back.
4. Edvard
The second most popular name on cats.com was Edvard with 192 “loves”. Edvard is a name of Scandinavian origin but has a similar meaning to Eamon. Edvard means “wealthy guardian”, and is the Scandinavian form of Edward, the third most popular name choice with 190 “loves”.
5. Earl
Earl was actually the 4th most popular name on cats.com, but we’re mentioning it since Edvard and Edward are so close. The name Earl had 182 “loves”. It’s the perfect name for a grey kitty (like Earl Grey tea), but it can also be added in front of another name for your cat to give them a regal name (i.e., Earl Fuzzypaws).
- El Fuego – New in 2023.
- Elden – From the popular video game Elden Ring.
- Espresso – One of the more popular names based on drinks.
- Elmo – A classic pet name derived from the classic character.
- Elvis – A classic pet name derived from Elvis Presley.
Female Names
Cat names inspired by popular culture have proven to be very popular in recent years, especially for female cats. Here are some of the most popular female cat names beginning with E. The top five were taken from rover.com’s Top Cat Names of 2023.
1. Earth
Earth might seem like an unusual name for a cat, but this name was up 193% in 2023. There were a lot of space and alien-themed cat names that were popular, but Earth is the only one that starts with E.
2. Evermore
Leave it to the queen herself and fellow cat lover, Taylor Swift, to give us one of the most popular female cat names. The use of the name Evermore increased by 193% in 2023, inspired by Swift’s 9th studio album of the same name.
3. Este
Speaking of Taylor Swift-inspired names, another popular name for female cats was Este. The name Este is inspired by her song no body, no crime and was up 110% in 2023.
4. Enid
Another pop culture inspired name, Enid was also up 110%. The name is inspired by Enid Sinclair, the werewolf student and Wednesday Addams’ roommate and best friend in the hit Netflix series Wednesday.
5. Eevee
This name, inspired by the cute fox-like Pokemon, was up 24% in 2023 compared to the previous year. We can certainly see why it’s so popular among cats.
- Eilish – From musician Billie Eilish.
- El – Short form of Eleven, from Stranger Things.
- Eleven – A popular name derived from Stranger Things.
- Erika – A name that rose in popularity due to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
- Elizabeth – From pop icon and documentary subject Elizabeth Holmes.
Other Great Names That Start With E
While those 14 names are the only official names that start with E that make the list of the most popular cat names for the past year, there are still other E names worthy of consideration. E is one of the more uncommon letters for naming. E is not as common as A or even I when it comes to names. However, there are plenty of interesting names that start with E that complement the most popular names list.
Male Names
- Eadric
- Eagan
- Earnest
- Earnhardt
- Easton
- Eavan
- Ebbie
- Eben
- Eberhard
- Ebi
- Ebrill
- Ector
- Ed
- Edgar
- Eduardo
- Edward
- Edwin
- Egbert
- Egypt
- Einstein
- Elf
- Elton
- Emerson
- Emery
- Emmett
- Emory
- Enzo
- Epic
- Ernie
- Eugene
- Evan
- Everest
- Ewok
- Ezra
Female Names
- Earhart
- Eartha
- Eathelin
- Ebony
- Echo
- Eclipse
- Eden
- Edie
- Edith
- Effie
- Elaine
- Elara
- Electra
- Elena
- Ella
- Eliza
- Ellie
- Eloise
- Elsa
- Elsie
- Ember
- Emerald
- Emily
- Emma
- Emmy
- Eowyn
- Esme
- Esmeralda
- Estelle
- Esther
- Ethel
- Eunice
- Eva
- Eve
- Evelyn
- Evie
Conclusion
Names that start with the letter E aren’t easy to find. Once you get through the top twenty or so names, it gets harder to come up with unique, popular, and fun names that start with this vowel. However, these 80 names provide ample material and inspiration to help you name your cat. The letter E is a great base to find a name from, and you are sure to get a classic name or something completely new for your cat.
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