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Male cat names beginning with “Y”…

Yahoo
Origin: American
Meaning: One of the largest Internet search companies, founded in 1994
Tip: Male cat names don’t get happier than this!

Yale
Meaning: Colonial-born merchant and philanthropist who made a series of contributions to the Collegiate School in Connecticut, later renamed in Yale’s honor
Tip: If your cat is super-intelligent, this ivy league name may be perfect for him.

Yamaha
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: A Japanese company best known for consumer electronics and motorbikes

Yankee
Origin: American
Meaning: A native or inhabitant of the United States
Trivia: “Yankee Doodle” is a well-known American song and the state anthem of Connecticut.

Yates
Origin: English
Meaning: Dweller by the gate

Yardley
Origin: English
Meaning: Enclosed grassland
Tip: This name has a posh ring to it and is also a cute play on words for a cat who loves to be in the yard. It’s one of our favorite male cat names.

Yesterday
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: The day before this day

Yoda
Origin: George Lucas (Star Wars)
Meaning: The last surviving master of Jedi skills who trains Luke Skywalker in Star Wars
Tip: The perfect male cat name for a small, wise cat.

Yodel
Origin: German
Meaning: A form of singing, most commonly linked to Swiss Mountaineers
Tip: A funny, playful male cat name for a kitty who likes to be heard.

Yogi
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Master of oneself; One who practices yoga and has achieved a high level of spiritual insight
Trivia: Yogi Bear, a fictional cartoon character, made his debut in 1958. His name is said to be inspired by the famed baseball star, Yogi Berra.

Yoga
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility

Yo-Yo
Origin: Trademarked name
Meaning: A spool-like child’s toy that moves up and down on a string
Tip: Another fun, whimsical male cat name.

Yuppie
Origin: American
Meaning: An acronym from “Young Urban Professional”

Yves
Origin: French
Meaning: Yew Tree
Trivia: Yves Saint-Laurent is a famous French fashion designer.

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