'Ailurus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ailuros,' where 'ai-' meant 'cat' and '-uros' meant 'tail.'

'Ailurus' changed from the Greek word 'ailuros' and eventually became the modern scientific name 'Ailurus.'

Initially, it meant 'cat-tailed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a genus of mammals that includes the red panda.'