Need Cats-piration for Naming Your New Kitty? We Have 185 Cute Ideas
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Congratulations! You’ve just welcomed a new cat or kitten into your home. At this point, you’ve probably stocked up on all the essentials like toys, litter, and cat food—and are just beginning to realize that 99 percent of the new pics on your phone will be cute cat photos from this point forward. But before you get too carried away with those cat Instagram captions and posts, your furry new BFF needs a name. You’ve come to the right place because we’ve gathered the best cute cat names around.
Now, when it comes to choosing a name for your cat, committing can be tough. But don’t worry too much—so many more nicknames will evolve over the years based your cat’s personality and habits. So, choose something that you love now, and embrace all the silly monikers to come.
Pop culture (favorite characters from books, TV, or movies), iconic celebrities, classic foods or drinks, nature, and mythology can all be great sources of inspiration for unique cat names. Or you might name your cat based on a physical feature (Boots, Socks, Patches, or Puff) or its color. Among our food- and nature- inspired names in particular, you’ll find so many fun ideas for orange, grey, white, and tan cats. Black cat names? We have a whole list.
So, whether you are looking for cute girl cat names, cute boy cat names, or something unisex, peruse this list and see what sticks.
Top 10 Most Popular Cat Names
The pet-sitting website Rover has crunched the data to determine the top cat names. We can't say we are too surprised by the top 10. After all, we've all met a cute cat or five with one of these names. But, hey, they're popular for a reason! If you love one of these names, don't let their popularity sway your opinion.
Top Names for Male Cats
Oliver (Ollie)
Milo
Leo
Charlie
Max
Top Names for Female Cats
Luna
Lily
Bella
Lucy
Nala
Cat Names Inspired by Food and Drinks
I don't know what it is about cats named after foods and drinks, but we're obsessed! From names inspired by alcohol to food names that will have you laughing out loud, there is a food- or drink-inspired cat name for everyone.
Biscuit
Fluffernutter
Marmalade
Butterscotch (Butters for short)
S'more (especially appropriate for a calico)
Mallow (for marshmallow)
Pudding
Whiskey
Toast
Oreo
Cappuccino
Wasabi
Mango
Mocha
Kiwi
Cookie
Tito
Mochi
Clementine
Ginger
Maple
Pepper
Pickle
Waffle
Chip
Miso
Peanut
Brownie
Honey
Jameson
Cheerio
Godiva
Kit Kat
Nilla
Truffle
Cheeto
Java
Olive
Sushi
Cheddar
Meatball
Cat Names Inspired by Movies, TV, and Books
Name your new cat after your favorite movie, TV, or book character of the feline or human variety. Here are a few examples that would make great cat names to get your gears turning.
Rip (Wheeler from Yellowstone)
Aaron Purr (Hamilton)
Mistoffelees (Cats)
Baloo (The Jungle Book; notably, the name of the Insta-famous cat from @henrythecoloradodog)
Buttercup (The Hunger Games)
Binx (Hocus Pocus)
Ragnar (Vikings; notably, the name of Ragnar the Ragdoll on TikTok)
Tigger (Winnie-the-Pooh)
Boots (Puss in Boots)
Garfield
Mr. Bean (British sitcom)
Cat (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
Mr. Bigglesworth (Austin Powers)
Mufasa (The Lion King)
Simba (The Lion King)
Mowgli (The Jungle Book)
Gatsby (The Great Gatsby)
Pip (Great Expectations)
Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Loki (Marvel)
Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Malcolm (Malcolm in the Middle)
Mifflin (The Office)
Rajah (Alladin)
Mittens (Bolt)
Crookshanks (Harry Potter)
Puss (Shrek)
Toulouse (The Aristocats)
Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Salem (Sabrina: The Teenage Witch)
Scratchy (Simpsons)
Smelly (Friends)
Zazzles (The Big Bang Theory)
Lord Tubbington (Glee)
Cher (Clueless)
Elsa (Frozen)
Regina (Mean Girls)
Beatrix (Kill Bill)
Ferris (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
Yoda (Star Wars)
Lucifer (Cinderella)
Sylvester (Loony Toons)
Toonces (SNL)
Catzilla
DC (That Darn Cat)
Cat Names Inspired by Mythology
The Ancient Egyptians literally worshipped cats so, the least you could do is give your furry friend a name worthy of the gods. There are a ton of good naming possibilities to choose from in Greek, Roman and Nordic Mythology.
Artemis
Zeus
Aries
Hercules
Nyx
Titan
Apollo
Athena
Medusa
Delia
Ajax
Hades
Mars
Remus
Classic Cat Names
These names might not all be trending right now, but they won't ever go out of style. Give your sophisticated cat a classic name or confuse everyone by naming your spicy cat something like Angel.
Puff (also, Puffins or Creme Puff)
Whiskers
Felix
Oscar
Smudge
Fluffy
Angel
Lady
Lucky
Bear
Duke
Coco
Vera
Patches
Winston
Bandit
Princess
Penny
Bella
Sasha
Socks
Chester (Cheetah)
Cat Names Inspired by Nature
Some of the best names for kids and pets come from nature. There are tons of nature-themed names to choose from, but these ones are perfect for your feline friend. If your cat will be spending time outdoors, ever better!
Willow
Lily
Clover
Birch
River
Ivy
Fe (pronounced "fee," the symbol for iron)
Smoke
Topaz
Blossom
Petunia
Midnight
Onyx
Snowflake
Rose
Dandelion
Fern
Agate
Opal
Summer
Bluebell
Orchid
Daisy
Pearl
Jade
Ruby
Chestnut
Buckeye
Badger
Moose
Weasel
Rain
Everest
Ginko
Celebrity-Inspired Cat Names
If you're celebrity-obsessed you might like one of these celebrity-inspired cat names. There are few things funnier than a cat with a human name unless, of course, you go for a play on words like Katy Purry or Katdashian.
Jet (Li)
Stormi (Webster)
Gaga
Jesse (Owens)
Doja Cat
Mila (Kunis)
Dash (Kardashian)
Ozzy (Osbourne)
Winfrey (Oprah)
Elvis
Bruno (Mars)
Usher
Shakira
Lionel (Messi)
Beckham (David)
Mamba (Kobe Bryant)
Venus (Williams)
Whoopi (Goldberg)
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