Meaning & Story
Named after Bombay, the former name of Mumbai, India — or after the Bombay cat breed, developed to resemble a miniature black panther.
Bombay carries the heat and complexity of one of the world's great cities, but for pet owners it most naturally evokes the Bombay cat breed — a sleek, jet-black cat bred to look like a miniature panther, with golden eyes and an affectionate personality that belies its fierce appearance. For a black cat with an imperious bearing and a surprisingly loving nature, Bombay is a name with both visual accuracy and considerable panache.