Most Popular Cat Names That Start With R In 2025

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Rachel

female
Rachel means ewe and it is of Hebrew origin.

Radigun

female
Popularly known as “queen of the amazons”. She wields tremendous strength and poise.

Raegan

male
Ragan is of Irish extraction and it means little king. Other variations include Reagan and Raegen.

Rafael

male
This is another Spanish name that connotes God has healed.

Rafiki

male
A wise old baboon who helps Simba find his way.

Rai

male
Means storm.

Raiden

male
It is of Japanese origin and it means god spirit. Another variation is Rayden.

Rainbow

male female
Due to genetics, some kittens are very multicolored.

Raja

male female
This is an amazing character from the movie Aladdin.

Rajah

female
The tiger in Aladdin;

Raleigh

female
Unknown origin means blessing to the earth

Ralph

male
It is an English that means wolf counsel and it can be pronounced as ralf or rafe. Ralph Vaughan Williams is a popular composer.

Ramses

male
It is a popular Egyptian name and it means son of Ra.

Rana

female
Some kitties can be very adorable and this name suits such cats perfectly.

Rasputin

male female
You could name your exotic cat after the Russian prognosticator.

Raul

male
Raul is the Spanish version of ralph and it means wolf counsel. Raul Julia is a famous actor.

Raven

male female
A traditionally dark creature that doubles as a perfect name for a black cat.

Ravioli

male
There are just so many great Italian foods that work well as pet names.

Raya

female
In Spanish, this means stripes.

Rebel

female
This ferocious feline is very independent and listens to no one.

Red

male female
What is there to say?!

Reese’s

male
Named after a popular candy company.

Regina

female
Does your kitty look regal? Regina is the perfect name for her. It means queen.

Rella

female
For a royal gray cat.
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