Great Cat Name Ideas
Tips for Choosing a Great Cat Name
Selecting a name for a new cat can be difficult. Whether you're the type to research for days, follow your intuition, or just pick the first name you hear, it's a name that will stick for many years. Unless you pick something offensive, you really can't go wrong when choosing a name. Here are some tips to think about:
- Consider selecting a name that is one or two syllables. This will make it much easier when calling their name. Not to mention, there's a better chance of the name fitting on its tag. If you were to choose a name like, "Mr. Bojangles," imagine having to say that over and over again. It doesn't roll off the tongue easily.
- When coming up with ideas, take into consideration your favorite books, songs, shows, or places. Doing this will help you come up with lots of names.
- Be sure to ask everyone in the household if they are ok with the name. I know from personal experience that if someone doesn't like it, they just won't call it that. This can be confusing for the cat and the owner.
- Above all, have fun. Your cat is a member of the family, and its name is important. Try to think of a name that suits your kitten's personality!
One Syllable Names
Choosing a name that is just one syllable makes it much easier to say when you are calling them. It's also more likely to fit on their tags. Here are some great one syllable cat names!
- Max
- Scout
- Bear
- Scat
- Kat
- Sky
- Eve
- Boo
- Grey
- Faith
- Thor
- Buzz
- Blaze
- Doll
Cat Names Inspired by Movies
Name
| Movie
|
|---|---|
Simba
| Lion King
|
Cat
| Breakfast at Tiffanys
|
Mr. Bigglesworth
| Austin Powers
|
Garfield
| Garfield the Movie
|
Rufus
| The Rescuers
|
Figaro
| Pinocchio
|
Lucifer
| Cinderella
|
Mittens
| Bolt
|
Mr. Jinx
| Meet the Parents
|
Church
| Pet Sematary
|
Sassy
| Homeward Bound
|
Baby
| Bringing Up Baby
|
Oliver
| Oliver Twist
|
Snowbell
| Stuart Little
|
Tom
| Tom & Jerry
|
How do you choose a pet name?
Cat Names Inspired by Music
- Aretha
- Jazzy
- Hendrix
- Sinatra
- Bowie
- Sebastian
- Elvis
- Jolene
- Abba
- Billie Jean
- Cher
- Joplin
- Iggy
- Nashville
- Prince
- ZZ
- Tunechi
- Ringo
- Ozzy
- Reba
- Queen
- Viola
- Bono
- Jewel
- Cash
- Lucy
- Mambo
- Sting
Funny Cat Names
- Cati B
- Clawdia
- Ali Cat
- Sardines
- Katy Purry
- Cat Damon
- Mr. Meowgi
- Picatso
- Grumpy Cat
- Catt Williams
- Honey Boo Boo
- Catnip
- D.J. Meow
- Cat Stevens
- Donald Trump
- Snooki
- Admiral Snuggles
- Fabio
- Waldo
Most Popular Cat Names
Top Male Names
| Top Female Names
|
|---|---|
Simba
| Nala
|
Milo
| Bella
|
Tiger
| Luna
|
Oreo
| Abby
|
Bear
| Daisy
|
Biscuit
| Angel
|
Felix
| Cleo
|
Jasper
| Hazel
|
Cat Names Based on Appearance
- Oreo
- Spot
- Marshmallow
- Fuzzy
- Sox
- Brownie
- Red
- Rusty
- Sandy
- Slinky
- Tubby
- Snow
- Licorice
- Smokey
- Ginger
- Cheddar
- Flame
- Midnight
- Dwarf
- Ebony
- Ash
Questions & Answers
© 2018 Sarah Spradlin
Comments
I’ve spayed and neutered hundreds of feral cats over the years and became the clinic I take them to requires a name for each, I’ve named them all. I’ve been through relatives’ and coworkers’ names, names of movie stars and singers, cartoon characters, authors and book characters, politicians, etc.
Among the pets I’ve ever had, the more unusual names have been Biddy Bush (a reference to Melania Trump saying that Billy Bush “egg on” her husband by doing bad boy talk); Herbert Hoover; and George Clooney.
this looks like a lot of fun to do...