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Vietnamese Cat Names With Meanings (287 Awesome Ideas)

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world, with close to 600 million cats around. Vietnamese Cat Names are an integral part of Vietnamese culture and every Vietnamese cat should have a name that is unique and special.

This blog post provides 287 Vietnamese Cat Names with their meanings so you can find the perfect name for your new kitty!

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Best Vietnamese Cat Names

These Vietnamese cat names are great for any cat, boy or girl, as the names are unisex.

They are inspired by Vietnamese words, and you can find the perfect one that matches your cat’s “purr-sonality!”

Aivy- Gift of God
Buồn Ngủ- Sleepyhead
Vui- Funny
Bach- One Who Lives by a Stream
Linh- Soul
Toan- Safe, Secure, or Peace
Phuc- Luck
Xuan- Season of Spring
Cam- Orange Fruit
Vinh- Glorious or Bay Gulf
Ha- Sunshine
Khuyen- Advisor
Bac- Silver
Trieu- Small Tide or Wave
Công- Equitable or Fair
Trai- Oyster
Vien- Complete
Thanh- Delicate Sky
Bin- Bill
Twan- Smart
Dung- Brave and Compassionate
Tai- Talented
Xuan- Spring
Khanh- Celebrate
Bún- Noodle
Dúc- Good Character or Virtue
Cát- Lucky or Good
Ngoc- Precious Stone
Chinh- Righteousness
Cuong- Flourishing or Healthy
Thuong- Love Tenderly
An Dung- Peaceful Hero
Nhung- Velvet
Tí Hon- Tiny
Sang- Noble
Tôm- Tom
Bu- Leader
Ngot- Sweet
Heo- Pig
Kim- Golden
Binh- Peaceful
Tran- Old or Ancient
An- Safe and Sound
Hanh- Happiness
Châm- Slow
Ly- Reason or Golden Lion
Châu- Pearl
Kai- Victory
Na- Custard Apple
Quy- Treasured
Còi- Short or Stunted
Long- Dragon
Minh- Clever or Bright
Tít- Small Eyes
Hao- Good or Heaven
Thuy- Friendly or Gentle
Trang- A Serious Being, or Intelligent
Cara- Dear One
Anh- Smart
Lanh- Gentle or Kind
Pham- Vast
Mèo- Cat
Béo- Chubby
Cais- Rejoicer
Oi- Guava
Hà- River
Dan- Red
Buu- Principle or Chief
Mít- Jackfruit
Chung- Goblet
Nhanh- Fast
Tí- Little
Le- Joy or Pearl
Ngai- Herb
Thuan- Tamed
Quang- A Pure Being
Giang- River
Khuong-Helper
Hien- Meek or Gentle
Thu- Autumn or Poem
Pho- Soup
Bô Bô- Babbling
Cà- Elder or Eldest
Duong- Virile
Truc- Bamboo
Ai- Love
Trong- Respected
Tràng- Decorated
Chien- Warrior
Danh- Famous
Bao- Treasure
Phong- Wind
Diem- Jewel or Gem
Hai- Living, River, or Lion
Xoài- Mango
Canh- Calm
Nguyen- Musican of Stringed Instrument
Min- Mint
Tu- Sharp or Smart
Banh Bot Loc- Dumpling

Male Vietnamese Cat Names

These Asian cat names are perfect for the little lad in your house. They are names that represent male characteristics or names that are traditionally used for boys.

Some of the words do not have meanings, because they are simply popular names.

Khac- Overcome
Tien- Advance or March Forward
Lam- Blue or Indigo
Nhat- Long Life
Cung- Hard or Polite
Gia- Excellent
Tho- Longevity
Hoc- Study or Studious
Tao- Peach or Long Life
Quát- Embrace, Encircle, or Hug
Khoa- Science
Son- Mountain
Dat- Accomplished or Achievement
Duoaud- Manly and Virile
Nhiêm
Hôi- Assembly
Loc- Flower Bud
Thông- Master or Open Mind
Tong- Fragrant
Huynh- Older Brother
Giáp- Heavenly Stem or Wood
Thang- Soar
Kiet- Hero
Chi- Tree Branch
Khoi- Precious
Lâm- Forest
Si- Being a Gentleman or Scholarly
Hòa- Harmonious or Peaceful
Dau- Fight
Hau- Lord or Nobleman
Kien- Hard or Firm
Chiê’n- Fight or Battle
Bien- Sea or Ocean
Nghi- Suspected or Suspicious
Dong- The East
Kieu- Seductive, lovable, or prized
Luc- Force, Power, or Strength
Mau- Lush or Talented
Nhât- Sun or Day
Tân- New
Tùng- Pine Tree
Nho’n- Compassionate
Vuong- King or Ruler
Dzuy
Tou
Dhin- Suitable or Liberal
Hoang- A Mythical Bird or Phoenix
Tuan- Obedient, Handsome, or Talented
Xanh- Green
Tín- Believe
Minhhai
Thai- Multiple
Dinesha- Stable and Calm
Teo
Thinh- Prosperity
Lap- Independent
Yen- Swallow
Phát- Deliver or Messenger
Vu- Wizard
Lân- Lustre of Jade or the mythical Qilin
Quôc- Nation or Country
Dao- Path
Xuong- Prosper or Sunlight
Vang
Luân- Ethical or Logical
Khai- Victory
Duy- Moral
Thuc- Aware
Thien- Moral, Good, or Smooth
Lãng- Adventurous or Handsome
Cadeo- Folksong or Song
Hiep- Knight, Hero, or Chivalrous
Dai- Great Generation or Noble
Khang- Peaceful, Quiet, or Healthy
Truong- School
Chanly
Báo- Leopard or Spotted Cat
Hung- Prosperity
De- Royalty
Ngiêm- Serious
Dinh- Calm or Mountain Summit
Sâm- Forest
Ti
Lahn- Quick or Smart
Nam- Possessing Many Good Qualities
Oanh- Bird
Bay
Ca- Firstborn Son
Mang- Powerful or Strong
Tung- Dignified
Tin- Thinker
Pin- A Faithful Boy
Van- Cloud or Male
Nam- Scraper

Female Vietnamese Cat Names

This next list is perfect for your female kitties. The names are either common female names in Vietnam or words representing feminine traits that you could name your cat.

Baotran- Precious or Gem
Dâu- Rooster. This is especially relevant when given during the year of the rooster.
May- Lucky
Hài- Fairy Shoe
Trucly
Hung- Pink Rose
Hong- Rose or Pink
Thanh-ha- Teal River
Ai- Sentimental Love
Qui- Turtle
Mo’- To Dream
Hoacam
Hanh Phu’c- Blessing from Above
Giahan- Happy Family
Tam- Heart
Cai- Greens or Female
Cuc- Chrysanthemum
Sen- Lotus Flower
Mai- Cherry Blosson
Bê- Doll
Hoa- Flower or Peace
Kim-Ly- Golden Lion
Huê- Enlightenment
Lê- Pear
Nu- Girl
Wu- Witch
Tho’m- Fragrant
Ha-nhi
Duyên- Grace or Fate
Thom- Sweet Smelling
Tu-Star
Mychau- Great
Trac- Rosewood
Liên- Lotus
Thienan- Stable
Thùy Du’o’ng- Weeping Willow
Vung- Musical
Thu’o’ng- Love
Au- Old Woman
Cam Tú- Elegance
Uoc- Wishes
Dông- Winter
Dong-chim- Eastern Bird
Am- Lunar
Ping- Peace
Nga- Beautiful or Good
Bu’ó’m- Butterfly
Trami- Rose
Hwa- Flower
Chau- Pearls
Lua- Silk
Ngon- Good Communication
Phun- Indomitable
Quyên- Graceful
Hang- Moon
Maivy- Yellow Flowers
Nguyet- Moon or From the Moon
Baolinh- Protective or Spring
Mytien
Lang- Sweet Potato
Diep- Butterfly
Isave- Isabel
Bich- Jade
Nhuy- Wish
Tuyen- Angel
Kimlinh
Thao- Respectful of Parents
Hue- Lily
Man- Plum
Tuyet- Snow
Chun- Pure or Honest
Minhthu- Happy or Spontaneous
Bian- Secretive
Phoung- A Legendary Bird
Nhi- Child
Lananh- Orchid
Su’o’ng- Frost or Dew
Hong-hanh- Pink apricot Blossom
Nhang- Shiny
Nhu- Gentle or Peaceful, According to One’s Wishes
Thi- Poem
Dep- Beautiful
Tuyên- Ray
Hông Yen- Pink Swallow Bird
Loan- Lucky Bird
Kiêu- Graceful or Beloved
My-Duyen- Beautiful
Suong- Fog
Trinh- Pure
Ut- Last
Vân- Cloud
Tuyn- Ray
Phuong- Destiny

Cat Name Inspiration

Cat name inspiration can be difficult to find. You want something that is unique, but also representative of your exotic cat.

Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect name for your feline friend:

Think about your cat's personality. Do they have a lot of energy or are they more laid back? Are they playful or curious? Naming your cat after an attribute they possess is a great way to show your affection.
Do some research. There are many different cultures that have traditional cat names. Looking into these can give you some unique ideas for names.
Consider their appearance as well. Many people choose names based on the color or markings of their cat's fur.

Once you've decided on a name, be sure to use it consistently! Cats respond better to consistency and will learn who they are responding to faster when everyone in the house uses their name correctly.

Naming your cat is one of the first steps in creating a bond with them, so take your time and find the perfect fit!

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed this post on Vietnamese cat names. We have provided a wide variety of names for both male and female cats, as well as meanings for each name.

Be sure to check out our other posts on cat names for more ideas! And if you are ever stuck on what to name your new feline friend, these lists should help.