Cat Names that Start with W

Introduction

When choosing a name for your new feline family member, you want it to be something wonderful! You may be calling their name for 15 years or more after all. Some pet parents choose to narrow it down by picking a theme.

If you’re looking for a name that starts with the letter “W”, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up some of the top cat names that fit this theme to help you get some creative juices flowing. We’ve included the wacky, the weird, and the wholesome.

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Cat Names that Start with the Letter "W" in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Cat

Watson

“Elementary, my dear Watson.”

John H. Watson, or Dr. Watson, is a beloved fictional character in the Sherlock Holmes detective stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He’s Sherlock’s bestfriend, assistant, and flatmate. He’s also the first-person narrator of most of the stories, and Sherlock’s biographer. They are truly an iconic duo in pop culture. Watson first appeared in the novel entitled A Study in Scarlet in 1887, and since then he’s appeared in films, television series, video games, comics, and radio programs.

Watson is considered to be a classic Victorian-era gentleman, the perfect juxtaposition to his comrade, the eccentric Sherlock Holmes. Even though Watson doesn’t match his friend’s deductive skills, he is astute, intelligent, and an excellent doctor and surgeon. Sherlock once said to Watson: “Some people without possessing genius have a remarkable power of stimulating it. I confess, my dear fellow, that I am very much in your debt.”

Although Watson seems to be constantly building Sherlock’s glamour at the expense of his own, he is wonderful in his own right. He fills the gaps for the things that Sherlock lacks, adds human interest to Sherlock’s stories, and provides medical assistance that he can't handle. Throughout the stories, Watson also maintains a strong sense of honor. He’s sincere, and sometimes has a sarcastic sense of humor. When Sherlock seems devoid of feeling and supremely intellectual, Watson brings out the human side of him. Perhaps your new furry family member will fill unexpected gaps in your life, just like Watson.

In the novels, Watson is described as a strongly built man, "as thin as a lath and as brown as a nut." He has a square jaw, a thick neck, and a moustache. If your new kitty companion is athletic, brown, or maybe even has a little moustache shaped patch, they could be a feline version of Watson!

Watson has long been a pawpular pet name. It’s the purrrrfect name for your loyal sidekick, best furry friend, and feline flatmate. Sherlock once said: “I know my dear Watson, that you share my love of all that is bizarre and outside the conventions and humdrum routine of everyday life.” Watson is a great name choice if your cat enhances your life and accompanies you on fun, bizarre adventures.

Cat Names that Start with the Letter "W" Considerations

There could be plenty of reasons why a pet parent might specifically choose a name that begins with “W”. Maybe they want it to pair well with another pet in the household whose name also starts with a “W” (how cute is Winston and Wally?). The letter “W” could have a special meaning to your family, or maybe you simply like the way it sounds. Maybe you play a sport and always get the “W”, not the “L”.

The letter “W” is unique in that it’s the only modern English letter whose name has more than one syllable. It makes different sounds depending on what letter it’s paired with, like whole, wrinkle, or whale. There is a study that shows that the way words and letters sound can evoke an emotional response. This has long been seen in poetry and music! Some letters sound soft, while others sound harsh. The sounds that a “W” make are usually soft, like whisper or whim. Names that start with the letter “W” also tend to be on the more whimsical side.

The options for names that start with “W” seem endless. You’re sure to find a cat name on our list that suits your feline’s unique and quirky personality.

Male Cat Names that Start with "W"

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Winston A name of British origin meaning "joyful stone."
0	Wally A name of Welsh origin meaning "ruler of the army."
0	Wilbur A name derived from the medieval nickname "wildbor", which means "wild boar."
0	Walter A powerful and noble name, of German origin meaning "power of the army."
0	Wolf A name for a cat with a wild streak and a loud howl.
0	Waffles A pawesome breakfast food and a sweet name.
0	Woody After the cowboy doll in Disney-Pixar's Toy Story.
0	Weasly After Ron Weasley, one of Harry Potter's best friends.
0	Woodstock A famous music festival held in 1969.
0	Waldo From the "Where's Waldo?" children's puzzles, for the cat who is good at disappearing.
0	Webster After Webster's dictionary, a great name for the intellectual felines.
0	Whiskers A cute name for a cat with long or pronounced whiskers.
0	Wasabi A great name for a cat that adds a lot of spice to your life.
0	Winter A cool name for a white cat.
0	Winnie After Winnie-the-Pooh, a fictional cartoon teddy bear created by A. A. Milne.
0	Wrigley The largest manufacturer and marketer of chewing gum in the world.
0	Wolfgang A popular name in Germany, Austrie, and Switzerland, and after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
0	Woozle Deceitful, weasel-like animals in Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh.
0	Whisky Gaelic for "water of life."
0	Wonka After Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
0	Wolverine A large and ferocious weasel that resembles a small bear.
0	Wellington A knee length rubber boot.
0	Washington After George Washington, a Founding Father and the first President of the United States.
0	Whiz Slang for someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
0	West The direction of every gorgeous sunset.
0	Wonton A delicious Chinese dumpling.
0	Wilder For the untamed and free-spirited felines.
0	Wallace A name of Scottish or English origin meaning "foreigner, stranger."
0	Waddles An adorable name for a cat on the curvier side.
0	Woden A Germanic name for the Norse god Odin who rules Asgard.

Female Cat Names that Start with "W"

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Wednesday After Wednesday Addams from the Addams family. A girl who is smart, sarcastic, and a little dead inside.
0	Willow A name for a graceful and "willowy" tree.
0	Wren A small brown songbird associated with poets, songwriters, musicians, and writers due to their lilting songs.
0	Whitney A name meaning "white island" in Old English.
0	Willa A name of German origin meaning "will, desire, helmet or protection."
0	Winona After the famous actress Winona Ryder.
0	Wanda A name of Slavic origin meaning "shepherdess, wanderer."
0	Wicket A name meaning "dweller by a little gate."
0	Windy A furtastic name for a cat that blows you away.
0	Wendolyn Variant of Gwendolyn that means "white, fair, blessed."
0	Waverly An English name that means “meadow of quivering aspens.”
0	Windsor Old English for "riverbank with a windlass," and the surname of the British Royal Family.
0	Wilma A name of German origin meaning “resolute protector."
0	Wiggles A cute name for a squirmy kitty.
0	Wonder A name for a surprising and beautiful feline.
0	Wylda A name of German, English origin meaning "to strive."
0	Warna An Old German name meaning "fighting defender" for your little ruffian.
0	Wisteria A climbing shrub with hanging clusters of pale bluish-lilac flowers, native to North America and Eastern Asia.
0	Wendy A name of English origin meaning "friend," and a leading character in the classic Peter Pan.
0	Wyoming A state known for cowboy culture, magnificent rangelands, and stunning National Parks.
0	Walida Arabic for "mother."
0	Wisp A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something, like a wisp of smoke or straw.
0	Wobbles A fun name for a rolly-polly cat.
0	Weslia A name of Old English origin meaning "western meadow,"
0	Wilhelmina A name of German origin meaning "resolute protector."
0	Whoopie An expression of wild excitement of joy, like the way your cat feels when you play with them.
0	Walnut A funny name for a nutty cat.
0	Wahiba An Arabic name meaning “donor, generous giver.”
0	Whistler For a cat that sings a little tune, or after the famous Canadian ski resort.
0	Winsome Someone who is generally pleasing and engaging, often because of a childlike charm and innocence.