Nyx

Unisex

What does Nyx mean?

(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of the night; daughter of Chaos; counterpart of Roman Nox

What's the origin of Nyx?

Greek

How is Nyx pronounced?

/nɪks/

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

Nyx is the goddess of the night. It may say something about you that you are drawn to the dark and mysterious.

Is Nyx a good cat name?

Nyx is a one-syllable cat name, making it succinct and fast to say. Nyx isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Nyx is found in these categories:

badass cat names
badass

Goddess of night in Greek mythology, she's mysterious and fiercely independent.

mythical cat names
mythical

She's named after the Greek goddess of night!

sassy cat names
sassy

Nyx, Greek goddess of night, embodies mystery and cheeky charm.

big cat names
big

She's a Greek goddess of night, perfect for stealthy, nocturnal prowlers.

tortoiseshell cat names
tortoiseshell

Goddess of night matches their dark, mysterious, and speckled fur.

tough cat names
tough

Nyx, Greek goddess of night, embodies mystery, strength, and independence.

Popularity

Based on likes, Nyx ranks #410 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Nyx isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nyx was, over the past 30 days, the 34th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Nyx 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.

In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Nyx was viewed 56 times, and liked 0 times.

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