Astor is an old-money surname: the Astor family were one of America's wealthiest dynasties, with the Waldorf-Astoria hotel bearing their name. On a pet it carries the weight of names that imply inherited wealth and slightly bored elegance. It's a name for a cat who regards the household as an estate they're graciously permitting you to share.
The Gilded Age Register
Astor sits alongside Vanderbilt and Carnegie as American dynasty surnames, and it's the most petable of them: short, strong, ending in the confident R. Persian cats and Afghan Hounds suit the name's combination of grandeur and grooming requirements. The Waldorf-Astoria connection gives it Manhattan old-money energy specifically.
Sound Profile
AS-tor is two syllables, the hard A and tapped R creating a crisp, authoritative quality. It doesn't shorten naturally to a nickname, so the formal version gets daily use. Compare with the human name Astor, rare enough to feel genuinely distinctive.
Counter-Reading: Registry Count Context
Astor at rank 2058 with 47 records reflects genuinely distinctive choices at this tier. Astor won't appear three times at your dog park, which is partly the point for owners drawn to this register. Browse other surname-origin pet names for similar options.