Sweet, snuggly, sassy, and sometimes silly, cats fit many “s” adjectives—so why not choose a cat starting with “s”? If you’re looking for the world’s best cat name, Rover has you covered. We’ve got the nation’s largest database of cat names (in addition to our famous dog name data). To find the best cat and kitten names starting with S, we started with our data and branched out.
Start with the most popular “S” cat names. Then discover suggestions that go beyond the top choices to encompass trending cat names, rare picks, and choices inspired by languages other than English. From classics like Shadow and Sunny to international kitten names like Saskia, you’ll find something here for every type of cat. Have fun and best of luck choosing the perfect name!
Top Cat Names Starting with S
These names come directly from Rover.com’s national data and are listed in order of popularity. We continue to see a lot of human names for cats, underscoring the fact that pet owners are more likely than ever to view their cats as family members.
- Sabrina
- Sadie
- Sage
- Salem
- Sally
- Sam
- Samantha
- Sammy / Sammie
- Sampson
- Sandy
- Sarah
- Sasha
- Sassy
- Savannah
- Sawyer
- Scarlet / Scarlett
- Scooter
- Scout
- Scully
- Seamus
- Sebastian
- Severus
- Shadow
- Sheba
- Shelby
- Sheldon
- Sherlock
- Shiva
- Sid
- Sierra
- Simba
- Simon
- Simone
- Sissy
- Skittles
- Sky
- Smokey
- Smudge
- Snickers
- Snow
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Socks
- Sonny
- Sookie
- Sophia
- Sophie
- Sox
- Sparky
- Spike
- Spooky
- Squeaky
- Stan
- Stanley
- Star
- Stella
- Sterling
- Steve
- Stevie
- Stewie
- Stitch
- Storm
- Stormy
- Sugar
- Suki
- Sully
- Sunny
- Sunshine
- Sushi
- Susie
- Sweetie
- Sydney
- Sylvester
- Sylvia
Food Cat Names Starting with S
From favorite snacks to pop culture figures, the inspiration for a great kitten name can come from many different sources. We’re partial to adorable food names for pets, as are many modern cat owners.
- Snickers
- Skittles
- Sugar
- Snickerdoodle
- Starfruit
- Soda
- Sandwich
- Salty
- Sushi
- Sesame
- Sausage
- Saffron
- Sage
- Salmon
- Scallop
- Strawberry
- Salsa
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potato
- Soybean
- Snap Pea
- Stroganoff
More Great Cat Names Starting with S
From cute and cuddly to elegant and ethereal, these cat names come from a variety of sources and languages.
- Seraphina
- Selkie
- Sari
- Selena
- Sirius
- Shamrock
- Sharkie
- Shepherd (Shep)
- Shorty
- Sonic
- Speck
- Spinoza
- Sprite
- Sparkles
- Sputnik
- Saskia
- Susannah
- Symphony
- Sabriel
- Sachiko
- Safari
- Sega
- Serenity
- Skye
- Sheridan
- Safiya
- Santiago
- Svetlana
- Samba
- Santos
- Sergio
- Shyla
- Sergei
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