Isis

Isis is the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic, healing, motherhood, and the dead — one of the most important deities of the ancient world, worshipped across Egypt and throughout the Roman Empire. The name derives from the Egyptian Iset, meaning throne. She was depicted wearing a headdress in the shape of a throne and was associated with the star Sirius.

Isis is a name with enormous mythological depth — she was one of the most widely worshipped goddesses in the ancient world, the protector of the dead and the divine mother. For pets, particularly black cats and animals with a mysterious, lunar quality, it carries that ancient, otherworldly resonance beautifully. The name has faced some modern complications given geopolitical associations, which some owners consider. But in the context of ancient Egypt and classical mythology, it remains one of the most powerful and beautiful names available.