Onyx
What does Onyx mean?
a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
What's the origin of Onyx?
Greek
How is Onyx pronounced?
ɒnɪks
What does it say about you to have a cat named Onyx?
Onyx is a dark black cat with a metallic sheen. It may say something about you if you are drawn to dark, mysterious, and powerful names for your pets.
Is Onyx a good cat name?
Onyx has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Onyx isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!
Onyx is found in these categories:
nature
This gemstone-inspired moniker reflects earth's raw, captivating beauty.
black
Onyx is a dark, shiny gemstone, just like our feline friends!
tortoiseshell
Black, shiny stone matches their dark, glossy fur and mysterious aura.
Popularity
Based on likes, Onyx ranks #274 with users of MeowNames.com.
Naming your cat Onyx isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Onyx was, over the past 30 days, the 8th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.
As of May 2024, Onyx is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more 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, Onyx was viewed 52 times, and liked 2 times.
July 14, 2023
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