Space Cat Names

40 hand-picked space cat names from the Name Vault — plus how to make one stick.

How to Pick One

Half of this list is real and half of it is atmosphere, and it is worth knowing which is which before you choose. Vega, Rigel, Sirius, Polaris and Mira are actual stars. Europa, Ganymede and Io are moons of Jupiter, Titan orbits Saturn and Triton orbits Neptune. Lyra, Draco and Andromeda are constellations, and Andromeda is a galaxy besides. Cosmo, Astro, Galaxy, Orbit and Rocket are not objects at all, just the vocabulary, which is no worse but is a different kind of choice. The short star names are the practical ones, since Vega, Rigel and Lyra call well across a garden in a way Andromeda never will, two syllables on a bright vowel getting the fastest response. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and also the Dog Star, which some owners cannot get past.

FAQ

How do I choose the right space cat name?

Say your top three out loud at feeding time — the one that feels natural to call across a room is the winner. Two-syllable names ending in a bright vowel get the fastest response.

Which of these space names are real astronomical objects?

Vega, Rigel, Sirius, Polaris and Mira are stars. Europa, Ganymede and Io are moons of Jupiter, Titan orbits Saturn and Triton orbits Neptune. Lyra, Orion, Draco and Andromeda are constellations, and Andromeda is also a galaxy. Halley is a comet, while Kepler and Cassini are spacecraft named after astronomers. Cosmo, Astro, Galaxy, Nebula and Orbit are general space vocabulary rather than particular objects.

Which space names are easiest for a cat to learn?

Short ones with an open ending. Vega, Lyra, Luna, Nova and Mira all carry across a garden and come back as a distinct sound rather than a mumble. Longer names get shortened whether you plan on it or not, so Andromeda becomes Andi and Ganymede becomes Gany inside a month. Check the shortlist against the words you use to stop the cat, and drop any that rhyme.

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