Spike

Unisex

What does Spike mean?

a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

What's the origin of Spike?

Viking

How is Spike pronounced?

spaɪk

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

There are many possible interpretations to what naming your cat Spike might say about you. Some people might see it as a rebellious or rebellious-like personality, while others might see it as a sign of toughness or strength. It could also be seen as a sign of being independent or having a quick temper.

Is Spike a good cat name?

Spike is a one-syllable cat name, making it succinct and fast to say. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Spike is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Spike is found in these categories:

badass cat names
badass

Sharp, edgy, evokes tough punk vibes and Buffy's vampire antihero.

alcohol cat names
alcohol

Named after a potent, punchy cocktail ingredient, spiking drinks.

tough cat names
tough

Spike suggests sharp claws, fierce attitude, and a prickly personality!

Popularity

Based on likes, Spike ranks #34 with users of MeowNames.com.

Spike is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Spike is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Spike was, over the past 30 days, the 231st ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of May 2024, Spike 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.

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, Spike was viewed 22 times, and liked 0 times.

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Bob (Pennsylvania, United States)
We adopted a Norwegian Forest cat some years ago. This is a pretty breed, with lots of hair, a symmetrical face and expressive eyes. He had no name and we were concerned that after enrolling him in school he would be teased, both as the new guy but also his soft, even effeminate looks. So we named him, "Spike". A strong, tough name to keep the bullys away! Our sweet boy was with us 15 years. Never a gentler soul ever lived.
April 02, 2024

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