The sun is shining, Summer is here and it's time to pick a name for your newest fluffy family member! Whether you've adopted a cat or a kitten, a puppy or a dog, we've got the paw-fect list of Summer-themed for your four legged friend. Inspired by nature, flowers, the beach and other symbols of our favourite season...
Cat + Dog Names Inspired by Nature
- Aster – A purple flower that blooms in the Summer.
- Bee – We wouldn’t have any Summer flowers without bees to pollinate them.
- Coconut – This fruit is such a symbol of Summer!
- Melon – A fruit that symbolises wealth and good health.
- Strawberry – Strawberry plants thrive in the Summer months.
- Sunny – Can also be spelled Sonny.
- Goldy – Golden like the glow of the sun.
- Juniper – An evergreen tree with a name that reminds us of the month of June.
- Berry – For the sweetest cats of all!
- Bug – A sweet name for a tiny cat or kitten.
- Ray – After the rays of the sun.
- Lily – These plants commonly bloom in summer.
- Lavender – The scent of lavender is calming for people and cats alike.
- Poppy – These gorgeous flowers bloom in summer.
- Peaches – A sweet fruit that symbolizes youth.
- Dawn – There’s nothing like a summer sunrise.
- Iris – These unusual flowers represent strength and hope.
- Marigold – A cat with this name can also be called “Goldie” for short.
- Luna – This means moon, as in summer moonlit walks.
- Skye – From clear blue skies to summer sunsets, this name represents beauty and calmness.
- Daisy – These white and yellow flowers represent innocence and youth.
Cat + Dog Names Inspired by the Season
- Leo – The zodiac sign given to those born in late July to late August
- August - Those born in August are said to be bright and loyal.
- Augusto - Inspired by the month of August.
- June – Based on the first month of Summer.
- Junia - Inspired by the month of June.
- Juno - Inspired by the month of June.
- Summer – This name encompasses all of the beauty of the season.
- Ruby – The birthstone for the month of July.
- Pearl – June’s birthstone, symbolic of innocence and love.
- Pisces - A water sign in Astrology.
- Aquarius - A zodiac sign meaning "water carrier."
- Scorpio - A water sign in Astrology.
- Jules - Inspired by the month of July.
- Julius - Inspired by the month of July.
- Camper - Inspired by a fun, Summer time activity.
- Sunday - The last day of the week, the day of the sun.
Cat + Dog Names Inspired by the Beach
- Sailor – A sailor works on a boat as part of a team.
- Cove – A small, sheltered bay.
- Ocean – The beauty of the natural world.
- Shrimp – These tiny crustaceans are tougher than they look.
- Sandy – To remind you of the shores of your favourite beach.
- Coral – Coral symbolises beauty and happiness.
- Blue - The colour of the clear ocean.
- Bubbles - The pockets of air that rise in the sea.
- Bondi - A famous beach in Australia.
- Skipper - A nautical name inspired by workers on a boat.
- Baja – Referring to Baja California, a surf hotspot.
- Mako – A species of shark; also represents strength and speed in the water.
- Malibu – A famous beach city in California known for its surf.
- Nalu – Hawaiian for “wave.”
- Odysseus - The famous sea voyager in Homer's The Odyssey.
- Captain - Perfect for a pet that leads adventures.
Cat + Dog Names From Other Languages
- Dylan – A Welsh name that means “son of the sea.”
- Kai – A Hawaiian name that means “sea.”
- Poseidon – The Greek god of the seas.
- Finn – An Irish name meaning “fair” and “blessed.”
- Cyrus – This Persian name means “light” or “sun.”
- Luca – An Italian name that means “bringer of light.”
- Kira – This beautiful name means “shining” or “beam of light.”
- Catalina – This name can mean “clear,” like beautiful Summer skies or the sea.
- Cordelia – A Latin name meaning “daughter of the sea.”
- Moana – After Disney’s Moana, this name means “ocean.”
- Kyra - An Egyptian name that means "sun" or "throne."
- Bahari - Swahili for "ocean."
- Kiwa - the Maori guardian of the sea.
- Nixie - Water sprite from German mythology.
- Keone - Meaning "sand" in Hawaiian.
- Mizu - Meaning "water" in Japanese.
- Neptune – Roman god of the sea.
- Helios - Greek god of the sun.
- Samson - Derived from Hebrew word for "sun."
- Aurelia – Meaning "golden, like sand" in Latin.
- Aloha - Carrying the spirit of Hawaiian hospitality and warmth.
- Ravi - The Hindu god of the sun.
- Sharik - An Arabic name meaning "the one the sun shines on."
- Surya - The deity of the sun for certain Buddhist groups.
- Macha - The Celtic "sun of the womenfolk."
- Malina - The Inuit goddess of the sun.
