1. Mabel
Mabel is the gold standard.

It means:

Gentle authority
Soft wisdom
Quiet judgment
A cat named Mabel:

Sits politely
Observes everything
Knows exactly what’s going on
She does not chase chaos.
Chaos comes to her — and regrets it.

2. Edith
Edith is for a cat who feels serious.

She has:

Standards
Boundaries
A specific chair
Edith does not enjoy nonsense.
She tolerates it.

3. Pearl
Pearl is delicate but strong.

A Pearl:

Moves slowly and gracefully
Likes sunny spots
Feels precious but not flashy
She is refined.
She does not raise her voice.

4. Agnes
Agnes is criminally underrated.

Agnes cats:

Are sturdy
Are no-nonsense
Sit like they’re guarding something important
She may look sweet.
She is not to be crossed.

5. Dorothy
Dorothy feels kind, dependable, and quietly adventurous.

A Dorothy cat:

Will follow you from room to room
Has opinions but keeps them polite
Is loyal without being clingy
She’s been places. Emotionally.

Soft & Sweet Vintage Names (For Gentle Souls)
If your cat is more nurturing than judgmental, these names shine.

6. Eleanor
Elegant. Thoughtful. Calm.

Eleanor cats:

Sit near you without demanding attention
Make eye contact like they understand you
Feel like old friends