Polish Cat Names

Ever wondered about the charm of Polish cat names?

Drawing from folklore, mythology, scenic landscapes, and delectable cuisine, these names offer a unique choice for your furry friend.

This article dives into the world of Polish cat names. We uncover their origins, meanings, and hidden stories.

Looking for traditional, modern, or simply cute? You’ll find a name here that resonates with both you and your cat.

Read on to find the perfect Polish name that reflects your feline’s personality and charm.

Common Polish Cat Names

This category encompasses widely recognized and often-used cat names in Poland. These names have become synonymous with feline pets due to their popularity and frequent use across generations:

• Bonifacy [boh-NEE-fah-tsyy] (Famous cartoon character, masc.)
• Bury/Bura [BOO-ree/BOO-rah] (Brownish, tawny)
• Filemon [fee-LEH-mon] (Famous cartoon character, masc.)
• Futrzak [FOOT-zhak] (Furry, masc.)
• Gacek [GAH-tsek] (Bat, masc.)
• Kicia [KEE-tsyah] (Kitty, fem.)
• Kiciuś [KEE-choosh] (Little Kitty, neut.)
• Klakier [KLAH-kyer] (Famous cartoon character, masc.)
• Łatek/Łatka [WAH-tek/WAHT-kah] (Patch)
• Mruczek [MROO-tshek] (Purrer, masc.)
• Pazur [PAH-zoor] (Claw, masc.)
• Pchlarz [PHTH-lahrz] (Flea Man, masc.)
• Pirat/Piratka [PEE-rat/pee-RAHT-kah] (Pirate)
• Pusia [POO-shyah] (A term of endearment, fem.)
• Puszek [POO-shek] (Fluff, masc.)
• Rudy/Ruda [ROO-dee/ROO-dah] (Red, often used for red-haired animals)
• Sierściuch [SYER-shchooh] (Furry One, masc.)
• Sylwester [sil-VEST-er] (Sylvester, masc.)
• Tofik [TOH-fik] (A made-up, endearing name, masc.)

Female Polish Cat Names

Names in this section are inspired by popular female names in Polish culture. Tailored specifically for female felines, these names range from elegant and classic to modern and trendy:

• Aga [AH-gah] (from Agnieszka)
• Ala [AH-lah] (from Alicja)
• Ania [AH-nyah] (from Anna)
• Asia [AH-shyah] (from Joanna)
• Basia [BAH-shyah] (from Barbara)
• Ela [EH-lah] (from Elżbieta)
• Ewa [EH-vah]
• Gosia [GOH-shyah] (from Małgorzata)
• Hala [HAH-lah] (from Halina)
• Hania [HAH-nyah] (from Hanna)
• Iga [EE-gah]
• Jola [YO-lah] (from Jolanta)
• Kaja [KAI-yah]
• Lila [LEE-lah]
• Maja [MAI-yah]
• Nela [NEH-lah] (from Kornelia)
• Ola [OH-lah] (from Aleksandra)
• Pola [POH-lah] (from Apolonia)
• Rysia [RISH-yah] (from Ryszarda)
• Tosia [TOH-shyah] (from Antonina)
• Ula [OO-lah] (from Urszula)
• Wera [VEH-rah] (from Weronika)
• Zosia [ZO-shyah] (from Zofia)
• Zula [ZOO-lah] (from Zuzanna)

Uncover more naming ideas in our dedicated guide to Female Cat Names.

Male Polish Cat Names

This selection focuses on monikers ideal for male cats, drawing from traditional Polish male names. These names often embody strength and character, offering a wide range of choices for your feline prince:

• Bolek [BOH-lek] (from Bolesław)
• Czarek [CHAH-rek] (from Cezary)
• Czesio [CHESH-yo] (from Czesław)
• Edek [EH-dek] (from Edward)
• Edzio [ED-zhyo] (from Edward)
• Feliks [FEH-liks] (from Feliks)
• Grzesio [GZHEH-syo] (from Grzegorz)
• Heniek [HEH-nyek] (from Henryk)
• Jarek [YAH-rek] (from Jarosław)
• Jasiek [YAH-shek] (from Jan)
• Jasio [YAH-syo] (from Jan)
• Jurek [YOO-rek] (from Jerzy)
• Kazik [KAH-zik] (from Kazimierz)
• Kazio [KAH-zhyo] (from Kazimierz)
• Krzysio [KZHISH-yo] (from Krzysztof)
• Kuba [KOO-bah] (from Jakub)
• Marek [MAH-rek] (from Marek)
• Mirek [MEE-rek] (from Mirosław)
• Olek [OH-lek] (from Aleksander)
• Piotrek [PYO-tek] (from Piotr)
• Radzio [RAD-zhyo] (from Radosław)
• Tadek [TAH-dek] (from Tadeusz)
• Tadzio [TAH-dzyo] (from Tadeusz)
• Tomek [TOH-mek] (from Tomasz)
• Wiktor [VIK-tor] (from Wiktor)
• Zbysio [ZBISH-yo] (from Zbigniew)
• Zdzisio [ZDZEE-syo] (from Zdzisław)

Browse through our Male Cat Names guide to find even more naming options.

Cute Polish Cat Names

Designed to capture the adorable and endearing qualities of cats, this category features names that are sweet and charming. These names often evoke images of small, cuddly, and loveable pets, perfect for cats with a particularly cute demeanor:

• Aniołek [AH-nyoh-lek] (Little Angel, masc.)
• Bąbelek [BAWM-beh-lek] (Bubble, masc.)
• Cukierek [TSOO-kyeh-rek] (Candy, masc.)
• Dzióbek [DZYO-bek] (Little Beak, masc.)
• Fiołek [FYOH-lek] (Violet, masc.)
• Groszek [GROH-shek] (Pea, masc.)
• Gwiazdka [GVYAHZ-dkah] (Little Star, fem.)
• Iskierka [ees-KYER-kah] (Little Spark, fem.)
• Jabłuszko [YAH-boo-shko] (Little Apple, masc.)
• Kłębek [KWEHN-bek] (Little Ball, masc.)
• Kokardka [koh-KARD-kah] (Bow, fem.)
• Laleczka [lah-LECH-kah] (Doll, fem.)
• Łatek/Łatka [WAH-tek/WAHT-kah] (Patch)
• Malinka [mah-LEEN-kah] (Raspberry, fem.)
• Mgiełka [MGYEH-oo-kah] (Mist, fem.)
• Miętus [MYEN-toos] (Minty, masc.)
• Migotka/Migotek [mee-GOT-kah/MEE-go-tek] (Twinkle, Glitter)
• Mruczek [MROO-tshek] (Purrer, masc.)
• Niteczka [nee-TECH-kah] (Little Thread, fem.)
• Oczko [OCH-koh] (Little Eye, neut.)
• Pączuś [PON-choos] (Little Bun, masc.)
• Perełka [peh-REH-oo-kah] (Little Pearl, fem.)
• Pieszczoch/Pieszczoszka [PYESH-choh/PYESH-choh-shkah] (Cuddler)
• Puchatek/Puchatka [poo-HAH-tek/poo-HAHT-kah] (Fluffy)
• Różyczka [ROO-zhytch-kah] (Little Rose, fem.)
• Serduszko [ser-DOOSH-koh] (Little Heart, neut.)
• Skarbek [SKAR-bek] (Little Treasure, masc.)
• Śliczny/Śliczna [SHLEECH-ny/SHLEECH-nah] (Pretty)
• Słodziak/Słodziaczka [SWOH-jahk/SWOH-jahch-kah] (Sweetie)
• Słoneczko [SWOH-neh-chko] (Little Sun, neut.)
• Śmieszek/Śmieszka [SHMYEH-shek/SHMYEH-shkah] (Little Joker)
• Wąsik [VON-sik] (Little Mustache)
• Żabka [ZHAB-kah] (Froggy, fem.)
• Zefirek [zeh-FEE-rek] (Little Breeze, masc.)
• Zuch [ZOOKH] (Brave One, masc.)

Funny Polish Cat Names

Filled with humor and whimsy, this category includes names that are sure to bring a smile to your face. These names often play on words, reference amusing characteristics, or simply sound playful, making them a fun choice for cats with quirky or lively personality:

• Bąbel [BAW-bel] (Bubble, masc.)
• Belzebub [bel-ZE-boob] (Beelzebub, masc.)
• Błazen [BWAZ-en] (Clown, masc.)
• Chichotek/Chichotka [KHEE-ho-tek/KHEE-hoht-kah] (Giggle)
• Chochlik/Chochliczka [HOH-hlik/HOH-hleech-kah] (Imp)
• Cieć [TSYETS] (Janitor, masc.)
• Cudak/Cudaczka [TSOO-dak/TSOO-dahch-kah] (Oddball)
• Darmozjad [dar-MOZ-yad] (Freeloader, masc.)
• Dziwak/Dziwaczka [DZEE-vak/DZEE-vach-kah] (Eccentric)
• Fistaszek [FEE-stah-shek] (Peanut, masc.)
• Gapcio/Gapcia [GAP-tcho/GAP-tsya] (Clumsy)
• Głuptas/Głuptaska [GWOOP-tas/GWOOP-tahs-kah] (Silly)
• Grubas/Grubaska [GROO-bahs/GROO-bahs-kah] (Fatty)
• Gruby/Gruba [GROO-bee/GROO-bah] (Chubby)
• Kłapouchy/Kłapoucha [KWAP-oo-khy/KWAP-oo-hah] (Floppy Ear)
• Kudłacz/Kudłaczka [KOO-dwahch/KOO-dwahtch-kah] (Shaggy)
• Lucyfer [LOO-tsy-fer] (Lucifer, masc.)
• Łakomczuch/Łakomczuszka [WAH-kom-chookh/WAH-kom-choosh-kah] (Snacker)
• Łasuch [WAH-sookh] (Gourmand, masc.)
• Łobuz/Łobuzica [WOH-booze/WOH-boo-zee-tsah] (Rascal)
• Łobuziak/Łobuziaczka [WOH-boo-zyak/WOH-boo-zyahch-kah] (Rascal)
• Maruda [mah-ROO-dah] (Grumbler, neut.)
• Obibok [oh-BEE-bok] (Slacker, masc.)
• Pikuś [PEE-koosh] (Tiny, masc.)
• Psotnik/Psotnica [PSOT-nik/PSOT-nee-tsah] (Prankster)
• Rozrabiaka/Rozrabiaczka [roz-ra-BYAH-kah/roz-ra-BYA-chkah] (Troublemaker)
• Smerf/Smerfetka [SMERF/SMER-fet-kah] (Smurf)
• Śpioszek/Śpioszka [SHPYOSH-zek/SHPYO-shkah] (Sleeper)
• Szogun [SHO-goon] (Shogun, masc.)
• Tłuścioch/Tłuścioszka [TWOOSH-choh/TWOOSH-chohsh-kah] (Chubby)
• Wąsatek [VON-sah-tek] (Whiskers, masc.)
• Wesołek/Wesołka [VEH-soh-wek/VEH-soh-wkah] (Cheerful)
• Włóczęga [VWOH-cheng-gah] (Wanderer, masc.)
• Żartowniś/Żartownisia [ZHAR-tov-neesh/ZHAR-tov-nee-syah] (Jokester)
• Zgrywus/Zgrywuska [ZGRY-voos/ZGRY-voos-kah] (Teaser)
• Złodziej/Złodziejka [ZWOD-jay/ZWOD-zhey-kah]] (Thief)
• Zołza [ZOL-zhah] (Shrew, the term for a spiteful woman)
• Żulik [ZHOO-lik] (Rogue, masc.)

Polish Cat Names Inspired by Mythology and Folklore

Drawing from Poland’s rich tapestry of myths and folklore, these names are imbued with the magic and mystery of legendary tales and creatures. They’re ideal for cats with a majestic or mystical aura, offering monikers that are both unique and culturally significant:

• Baba Jaga [BAH-bah YAH-gah] (Witch, fem.)
• Bazyliszek [bah-ZY-lee-shek] (Basilisk, masc.)
• Bies [BYEHS] (Demon, masc.)
• Boruta [boh-ROO-tah] (Devil, masc.)
• Chochlik [HOH-hlik] (Imp, masc.)
• Czart [CHART] (Devil, masc.)
• Diabeł [DYAH-bel] (Devil, masc.)
• Goplana [goh-PLAH-nah] (Water Nymph, fem.)
• Jagienka [yah-GYEN-kah] (Folk Heroine, fem.)
• Krasnal [KRAS-nal] (Dwarf, masc.)
• Krasnoludek [KRAS-no-loo-dek] (Dwarf, masc.)
• Lech [LEKH] (Legendary Founder, masc.)
• Licho [LEE-ho] (Evil Spirit, neut.)
• Mieszko [MYESH-ko] (First Ruler, masc.)
• Nocnica [NOTS-nee-tsah] (Night Spirit, fem.)
• Ognik [OG-neek] (Fire Spirit, masc.)
• Psotnik [PSOT-neek] (Mischievous Spirit, masc.)
• Raróg [RAR-oog] (Firebird, masc.)
• Rusałka [roo-SAHW-kah] (Water Nymph, fem.)
• Skarbnik [SKARB-neek] (Treasure Keeper, masc.)
• Skrzak [SKRZAHK] (Mischievous Spirit, masc.)
• Smok [SMOK] (Dragon, masc.)
• Strzyga [STRZEE-gah] (Vampire, fem.)
• Świtezianka [shvee-TEH-zyahn-kah] (Lake Spirit, fem.)
• Szeptucha [SHEP-too-hah] (Whisperer, fem.)
• Twardowski [tvar-DOV-skee] (Legendary Sorcerer, masc.)
• Utopiec [oo-TOH-pyets] (Water Spirit, masc.)
• Wiła [VEE-wah] (Slavic Nymph, fem.)
• Wilkołak [veel-KOH-wak] (Werewolf, masc.)
• Zmora [ZMO-rah] (Nightmare, fem.)

Polish Cat Names Inspired by Food and Drink

A delightful blend of culinary inspiration, this category offers names based on popular Polish foods and beverages. Perfect for food-loving cats or owners who are culinary enthusiasts, these names are both appetizing and affectionate:

• Barszcz [BARSH-ch] (Beet Soup, masc.)
• Bigos [BEE-gos] (Hunter’s Stew, masc.)
• Bimber [BIM-ber] (Moonshine, masc.)
• Boczek [BOH-chek] (Bacon, masc.)
• Burak [BOO-rak] (Beet, masc.)
• Cukierek [TSOO-kyeh-rek] (Candy, masc.)
• Fasolka [fah-SOL-kah] (Bean, fem.)
• Flaki [FLAH-kee] (Tripe Soup, masc.)
• Gołąbek [go-WON-bek] (Stuffed Cabbage, masc.)
• Grzaniec [GRZAH-nyets] (Mulled Wine, masc.)
• Gulasz [GOO-lahsh] (Goulash, masc.)
• Jajecznica [yah-YETCH-nee-tsah] (Scrambled Eggs, fem.)
• Kapusta [kah-POOS-tah] (Cabbage, fem.)
• Kartofel [kar-TOH-fel] (Potato, masc.)
• Kasza [KAH-shah] (Groats, fem.)
• Kaszanka [kah-SHAN-kah] (Blood Sausage, fem.)
• Kawa [KAH-vah] (Coffee, fem.)
• Kiełbasa [KYEW-bah-sah] (Sausage, fem.)
• Kiszka [KEESH-kah] (Blood Sausage, fem.)
• Kluska [KLOOS-kah] (Dumpling, fem.)
• Kompot [KOM-pot] (Fruit Drink, masc.)
• Kotlet [KOT-let] (Cutlet, masc.)
• Krupnik [KROOP-neek] (Barley Soup, masc.)
• Makowiec [mah-KOH-vyets] (Poppy Seed Cake, masc.)
• Mizeria [mee-ZEH-ryah] (Cucumber Salad, fem.)
• Naleśnik [nah-LESH-neek] (Pancake, masc.)
• Oscypek [os-TSIH-pek] (Type of cheese, masc.)
• Pączek [PON-chek] (Doughnut, masc.)
• Piernik [PYERN-eek] (Gingerbread, masc.)
• Pieróg [PYEH-roog] (Dumpling, masc.)
• Piwo [PYE-voh] (Beer, neut.)
• Placek [PLAH-tsek] (Pancake, masc.)
• Pyza [PY-zah] (Potato Dumplings, fem.)
• Racuch [RAH-tsooh] (Fluffy Pancake, masc.)
• Rosół [ROH-soow] (Broth, masc.)
• Ryba [RI-bah] (Fish, fem.)
• Schab [SHAHP] (Pork Cutlet, masc.)
• Ser [SER] (Cheese, masc.)
• Sernik [SER-neek] (Cheesecake, masc.)
• Śledź [SHLEDZH] (Herring, masc.)
• Smalec [SMAH-lets] (Lard, masc.)
• Szarlotka [shar-LOT-kah] (Apple Cake, fem.)
• Zagryzka [zag-RIZ-kah] (Snack, fem.)
• Ziemniak [ZYE-mnyak] (Potato, masc.)
• Zraz [ZRAHZ] (Rolled Meat, masc.)
• Żurek [ZHOOR-ek] (Sour Rye Soup, masc.)

Polish Cat Names Inspired by Nature

Reflecting Poland’s diverse natural landscape, these names include references to flora, fauna, and weather features. They are suitable for cats that embody the beauty, grace, or strength of the natural world, offering a connection to the great outdoors:

• Bratek [BRAH-tek] (Pansy, masc.)
• Burza [BOOR-za] (Storm, fem.)
• Fiołek [FYOH-lek] (Violet, masc.)
• Gołąbek [go-WON-bek] (Dove, masc.)
• Gwiazda [GVYAHZ-dah] (Star, fem.)
• Kalina [kah-LEE-nah] (Viburnum, fem.)
• Mak [MAHK] (Poppy, masc.)
• Malina [mah-LEE-nah] (Raspberry, fem.)
• Motylek [MOH-ty-lek] (Butterfly, masc.)
• Niebo [NYEH-boh] (Sky, neut.)
• Orlik [OR-leek] (Eagle, masc.)
• Orzech [OR-zheh] (Nut, masc.)
• Orzeł [OH-zhel] (Eagle, masc.)
• Pestka [PES-tka] (Seed, neut.)
• Płatek [PWA-tek] (Flake, masc.)
• Pszczółka [P-SHCHOO-ka] (Bee, fem.)
• Róża [ROO-zha] (Rose, fem.)
• Skowronek [sko-VRO-nek] (Lark, masc.)
• Słońce [SWON-tse] (Sun, neut.)
• Słonecznik [SWOH-neh-chneek] (Sunflower, masc.)
• Słowik [SWOH-vik] (Nightingale, masc.)
• Stokrotka [sto-KROT-kah] (Daisy, fem.)
• Tęcza [TEN-cha] (Rainbow, fem.)
• Wiatr [VYATR] (Wind, masc.)
• Wiśnia [VEESH-nyah] (Cherry, fem.)
• Zorza [ZOHR-za] (Dawn, fem.)

Cheeky Polish Cat Names

To complete this guide we also wanted to provide some cheeky yet still humorous names used in the Polish language. Mind, that we only provide these names as a fun fact. We strongly discourage using offensive and vulgar names for your pets.

• Kociurwa [ko-TSYOOR-vah] (A vulgar term for a female cat, likely used humorously)
• Psichuj [PSEE-hooy] (A vulgar term for a male cat, likely used humorously)