300+ Cute Cat Names for Every Kind of Kitty (2024)

Whether your cat is white, black, gray, orange, or something in between, the sweet little ball of fur deserves a cute cat name that fits just right. And you should have fun brainstorming the purr-fect name for your kitty!

Consider naming your male or female cat after something or someone you already love. Look to your favorite TV shows and movies for inspiration, for instance. Are you (or your kiddos) a fan of "Sesame Street"? How about Elmo or Ernie? Do you love Disney or Pixar movies? Olaf or Nemo might come to mind as cute Disney-inspired cat names. Actors', musicians', and sports stars' names—both first and last names—are a wealth of inspiration: Oprah or Winfrey, Bruno or Mars, Tiger or Woods.

Funny cat names like those inspired by the grocery store's produce section (Celery, Blueberry, Peaches) or junk food (Nugget, Taco, Oreo) might be perfect for your family pet. Unique, unisex names like Aster, Basil, or Monroe can be inspired by nature, cooking, a city, or a famous female (or both, as is the case with Monroe–tied to actress Marilyn Monroe and many towns around the country). Classic male and female names can also be cute monikers for kitties with a certain cattitude: Fred, Frank, George or Ava, Betty, Dorothy.

Enjoy the process of getting to know your cat and finding a name that captures his adorable looks and personality in one easy-to-say name that he'll recognize as his own. Here's a list of 200+ cute cat names to consider.

Cute Girl Cat Names

If you just brought home your kitten, give her an adorable name. to match her personality.

• Margot
• Angel
• Honey
• Ellie
• Gladis
• Gigi
• Sheba
• Callie
• Millie
• Bailey
• June
• Georgia
• Roxie
• Piper
• Maisy
• Eleanor
• Beverly
• Sally
• Penny

Cute Boy Cat Names

Have a new beautiful boy in your family? Here's a few names to get you started on your search!

• Ralphie
• Wally
• Bubba
• Odie
• Andy
• Winston
• Aimsley
• Charlie
• Theodore
• Tubby
• Ricky
• Bobby
• George
• Alvin

Plant and Flower-Inspired Names for Cats

Is your kitten as sweet as a rose? Name her after your favorite flower or plant!

• Rose
• Tulip
• Pansy
• Lily
• Lavender
• Dandelion
• Flower
• Fern
• Holly
• Jude
• Maple
• Ash
• Mulberry
• Magnolia
• Basil
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Peppermint
• Thyme
• Lavender
• Ivy
• Willow
• Daisy
• Iris
• Buttercup
• Violet
• Poppy
• Camellia
• Petunia
• Aster
• Dahlia
• Jasmine
• Daffodil

Food-Inspired Names for Cats

Whether she's sweet or sour, one of these names will fit your new feline.

• Twix
• Cocoa
• Gelato
• Soda Pop
• Chili
• Cinnamon
• Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Ginger
• Paprika
• Nugget
• Nacho
• Cookie
• Lucky (Charms)
• Oreo
• Blueberry
• Pumpkin
• Kiwi
• Mango
• Apple
• Okra
• Peaches
• Clementine
• Cherry
• Tomato
• Celery
• Snickers
• Sugar
• Caraway
• Basil
• Clove
• Sage
• Hazel
• Sesame
• Cardamom

Harry Potter-Inspired Names for Cats

What goes better together than cats and the Wizarding World?

• Fluffy
• Padfoot
• Sirius
• Dobby
• Norbert
• Pixie
• Black/Blackie
• Hermione
• Dumbledore
• Fleur
• Luna
• Weasley
• Malfoy
• Ginny
• Hedwig

Sports Figure-Inspired Names for Cats

Is your new kitty super active? Name them after a legendary athlete!

• Tiger (Woods)
• Venus (Williams)
• Brady (Tom)
• Kobe (Bryant)
• Ali (Muhammad)
• Beckham (David)
• Magic (Johnson)
• Jackie (Robinson)
• Babe (Ruth)
• Bambino (Babe Ruth's nickname)
• Bolt (Usain)

Celebrity Names for Cats

Our cats already act like they're on the red carpet, so put all the eyes on them with one of these celeb-inspired names.

• Niro (Robert De)
• Kanye (West)
• Kardashian
• Dolly (Parton)
• Butch (Cassidy)
• Mel (Gibson)
• Benedict
• Cumberbatch
• Kylie (Jenner)
• Hemsworth (Chris)
• Reynolds (Ryan)
• Bullock (Sandra)
• Hudson (Kate)
• Winfrey (Oprah)
• Newman (Paul)
• Brando (Marlon)
• Monroe (Marilyn)

Musician Names for Cats

Ready to put your records on and jam out with your cat? Name him or her after your favorite musician.

• Beyonce
• Elvis
• Bruno (Mars)
• Frank
• Sinatra
• (John) Lennon
• Stevie (Wonder)
• Bruce (Springsteen)
• Prince
• Mozart
• Chance (the Rapper)
• (Bob) Dylan
• (John) Denver
• Ozzy (Osbourne)
• Elton (John)
• Usher
• (John) Legend
• Billie (Eilish)
• (Johnny) Cash
• (Miley/BillyRae/Noah) Cyrus
• (Chris) Cornell
• Harry (Styles)
• (David) Bowie
• Kitty Purry
• Ziggy
• Ringo
• Lizzo
• Madonna
• Dolly (Parton)
• Billie

Book Character Names for Cats

If your shelves are lined with all the classics, give your new kitten a name after your favorite character or author.

• Gatsby
• Darcy (Pride and Prejudice)
• Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird)
• Jo (Little Women)
• Pippi (Pippi Longstocking)
• Boo (To Kill a Mockingbird)
• Radley (To Kill a Mockingbird)
• Jacob (Twilight)
• Edward (Twilight)
• Bella (Twilight)
• Alice (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
• Cheshire (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
• Sawyer (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)
• Rue (The Hunger Games)
• Tigger
• Piglet
• Pooh
• Eeyore

Disney Names for Cats

Who doesn't love Disney? Give your feline a moniker inspired by one of these timeless characters.

• Ariel
• Mushu
• Mickey
• Minnie
• Elsa
• Goofy
• Belle
• Jasmine
• Olaf
• Simba
• Aristocat
• Beast
• Pluto
• Baloo
• Lilo
• Stitch
• Bambi
• Moana
• Max
• Rufus
• Mochi
• Nala
• Oliver
• O'Malley
• Mirabel
• Isabela
• Pepa

Pixar Names for Cats

Whether you're into the classics like Toy Story and Monsters Inc. or a fan of newer Pixar movies, give your cat a name after one of these iconic characters.

• Buzz (Lightyear)
• Nemo
• Woody
• Sulley
• Mike
• Jessie
• McQueen
• Rex
• Edna
• Mater
• Violet
• Doc
• Dash
• Bruce
• Russell
• Dory
• Remy
• Boo
• Doug
• Luca
• Coco
• Wall-E
• Remy
• Miguel
• Merida

Superhero Names for Cats

It's a bird...it's a plane...it's your kitty!

• Bucky
• Thor
• Hulk
• Loki
• Flash
• Groot
• Marvel
• Joker
• Hawkeye
• Nebula
• Shuri
• Captain
• Carter
• Fury
• Robin
• (Peter) Parker

Cartoon Names for Cats

Whether you're into anime or childhood classics, these cute cat names are perfect for cartoon lovers.

• Sylvester
• Tom
• Garfield
• Blue
• Cosmo
• Oscar
• Winnie
• Elmo
• Bert
• Daffy
• Ernie
• Kermit
• Scooby
• Tweety
• Patrick
• Jiji
• Chi
• Buyo

Other Animal Names for Cats

Your cat isn't like other cats—name him or her after another animal!

• Bear
• Raven
• Lupa/Lupo
• Grizzly
• Alpaca
• Moose
• Panther
• Crow
• Corgi
• Pig

Southern-Inspired Names for Cats

Is your feline a southern belle or beau? Give them a cute, southern name to match.

• Dixie
• Savannah
• Georgia
• Tupelo
• Pensacola
• Apalachicola
• Monroe
• Knox(ville)
• Magnolia
• Virginia
• Houston
• Oxford
• Ranger
• Montgomery
• Nash(ville)
• Charlotte