Looking for the perfect cat names starting with S? Look no further because we have got you covered with 120 of them!
When it comes to picking the perfect cat name for your new addition it can be a challenge! You want it to suit them but you probably have not got a chance to work out their personality yet.
Some people opt for a food-related cat name and some may want to name their cat after their favourite scientist! It is all down to individual tastes and style.
Sometimes you may just have your heart set on a pretty-sounding name – we always find cat names beginning with S always sound pretty and often a little sassy.
From the classics of Sophie and Sooty to the more exotic cat names starting with S such as Suki and Solaro. They all make fantastic cat names.
We have listed all of our favourites below for you to pick from.
Female cat names starting with the letter ‘S’
- Sabina
- Sabrina
- Sadie
- Saffron
- Sally
- Sammi
- Sana
- Sapphire
- Sarabi
- Sasha
- Sassy
- Sayo
- Scarlett
- Scilla
- Selina
- Serena
- Shelia
- Shelly
- Shiro
- Sia
- Sienna
- Sindi
- Sisu
- Sky
- Snow
- Sooty
- Sophie
- Sora
- Sorrel
- Star
- Starla
- Stella
- Stormy
- Suki
- Summer
- Suri
- Sylvie
Male cat names beginning with ‘S’
- Saed
- Salem
- Sam
- Sanchez
- Santiago
- Saxon
- Scamp
- Scar
- Scottie
- Scotty
- Seb
- Serge
- Sergi
- Shamus
- Sheldon
- Sherbet
- Sherlock
- Shinobi
- Sid
- Simba
- Simon
- Sion
- Sirius
- Slade
- Slater
- Slim
- Smokey
- Sokoto
- Sol
- Solar
- Sonny
- Sparks
- Spencer
- Steele
- Sterling
- Steve
- Stewie
- Storm
- Stryker
- Sulley
- Surat
- Sydney
- Sylvester
- Syris
Unisex Names Beginning with the letter S
- Sable
- Sage
- Sailor
- Saki
- Sam
- Sammy
- Sandy
- Sawyer
- Scout
- Sega
- Seven
- Shade
- Shadow
- Shaka
- Shay
- Shiloh
- Shinju
- Sicily
- Silver
- Six
- Sloan
- Snickers
- Snowy
- Sparrow
- Spot
- Stevie
- Storm
- Stripes
- Syd
Still not set on a name? We also have a dedicated post on cat names starting with F.
Tips for helping your cat learn their name
Cats are very intelligent animals but it can take time for them to learn their name, so it is important to be patient. During the naming period be sure to only use their chosen name positively and during positive experiences such as petting and receiving treats.
Say their name gently and softly. Avoid high pitched voices, aggressive tones or shouting. A negative experience with their name could lead to them associating their name with a bad experience.
We often end up having various names for our cats. They can get shortened or over time, as we learn their personalities more, nicknames will form. However, it is important during the learning period only their full name is used (for example, if the cat is called Baymax only call them this while learning, do not interchange between Baymax, Bay, Max, etc) this will help prevent confusion.
Each time your cat responds to their name reward them! This can be with either a tasty treat or their favourite toy.
Ideally, you will not want to let your cat outside until you are confident they will respond to their name. However, to ease any concerns you may also want to look into getting your cat a GPS Cat Tracker Collar.
Have you found the perfect cat name starting with S? Let us know if you choose one of ours!