Katniss

Female

What does Katniss mean?

Brave, strong, determined survivor.

What's the origin of Katniss?

Tribute

How is Katniss pronounced?

kætnɪs

What does it say about you to have a cat named Katniss?

There are many interpretations to what naming a cat Katniss might say about a person. Some believe that it is a tribute to the character Katniss from the novel and movie "The Hunger Games." Others believe that it is a reference to the feline character from the book "The Catcher in the Rye."

Is Katniss a good cat name?

Katniss has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Katniss isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Katniss is found in these categories:

big cat names
big

She's fierce, wild, and stealthy, just like a prowling jungle queen!

badass cat names
badass

She's named after a tough, survivalist heroine from Hunger Games.

tough cat names
tough

She's a fierce, survivalist heroine from the Hunger Games series.

sassy cat names
sassy

She's a fierce, independent huntress from Hunger Games, perfect for feisty felines.

Popularity

Based on likes, Katniss ranks #1,041 with users of MeowNames.com.

Katniss is not a common cat name. If you love to stand out, this is a very good thing!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Katniss was, over the past 30 days, the 1614th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Katniss is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Katniss was viewed 39 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Katniss:

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Meaning: a malicious woman with a fierce temper
Meaning: Powerful, independent female warrior.

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