All names A–Z
What does Kat mean?
Modern: Short form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.. Kat is often a diminutive of Katherine, which has Greek origins meaning 'pure'.
Is Kat a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Kat in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kat in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Kat suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Kat
When Kat showed up at toy time, the other pups wondered if she’d bring the surprise of a feline in disguise! But no, she just loves to play fetch and pounce on squeaky toys!
Names similar to Kat
Barb — Short form of Barbara, meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'.Bet — Short form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.Bev — Short form of Beverly or Beverley.Biddie — A diminutive form of the name Bridget.Catie — A diminutive form of the name Catherine, meaning 'pure'.Criss — A variant of the name Chris, often short for Christopher or Christina.Doc — A short form of 'doctor', often used as a nickname.Dodie — Diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'.