The 100 Most Popular Names - For Female and Male Cats
Meow! Here you can find the perfect name for your cat! Whether female or male - you'll discover cute, funny, unique, beautiful, cool, and exotic options!
Are you looking for female or male cat names? Here are the Top 100 of 2025 - with meanings! If they have a special significance, we've included that as well.
Our suggestions are suitable for tomcats as well as for females. They include particularly popular, funny, creative, Japanese, English, or Disney-inspired names! What are you waiting for? Browse through the list and get inspired. There’s definitely something for your furry friend, your kitty, or your house tiger.
Here Are the Top 10
Creating a Top 10 list is truly challenging. After all, there are so many wonderful names!
- 1. Charlie
- 2. Felix
- 3. Lucy
- 4. Luna
- 5. Simba
- 6. Blackie
- 7. Lucky
- 8. Muffin
- 9. Cookie
- 10. Tabby
Here Are the Top 100
We continuously update this list and add new ideas. However, we only want to showcase the most beautiful and best options. We aim to save you time from scrolling through lengthy lists. Therefore, we present to you the finest of the finest, 100 carefully selected names!
The Most Popular Female Cat Names ♀️:
- Bella – the Beautiful (Latin)
- Kitty
- Nala – the Gift (African)
- Lily
- Lucy – the Shining One (Latin)
- Molly
- Mia – the Untamed (Old Hebrew)
- Sophie – the Wise (Ancient Greek)
- Abby
- Belinda – the Gentle (Old High German)
- Patty
- Piper
- Maggie – Pearl (Ancient Greek)
- Ruby
- Sheila
- Stella – Star (Latin)
- Ginger
- Emily – the Energetic (Latin)
- Emma – the Great (Old High German)
- Gina – Queen of Heaven (Latin)
- Coco
- Daisy – Daisy (English)
- Bonnie – the Nice One (English)
The Most Popular Male Cat Names♂️:
- Leo – Lion (Latin)
- Simba – Lion (Swahili)
- Tiger
- Max – the Greatest (Latin)
- Charlie – the Free Man (Old English)
- Felix – the Lucky One (Latin)
- Milo – the Gracious One (Slavic)
- Jasper – Treasurer (Persian)
- Jack – God is Gracious (Hebrew)
- Buddy
- Cooper – Barrel Maker (Old English)
- Krümel
- Marley – Woodland Clearing (Old English)
- Prince
- Pumpkin
- Romeo
- Sammy – Heard by God (Old Hebrew)
- Tommy – the Twin (Aramaic)
- Simon – the Resurrected (Old Hebrew)
- Mickey – Who is Like God? (Old Hebrew)
- Murphy – Sea Warrior (Irish)
- Archie – the Brave (Old German)
The Most Popular Cat Names (Neutral):
- Blackie
- Brownie
- Cookie
- Kimba
- Muffin
- Penny
- Rusty
- Sasha – the protector (Old English)
- Shorty
- Sidney
- Smokey
- Snowball
- Snowy
- Söckchen
- Spot
- Sunny
Mystical Cat Names
Cats are enigmatic creatures. Their eyes have a magical glow. They move silently and gracefully like mystical beings from a fantasy realm. If you're looking for names that highlight their mysterious nature, you might like these:
- Angel ♀️
- Luna ♀️ – Moon (Latin)
- Ayla ♀️ – Moonlight
- Mira ♀️ – Fate (Greek)
- Merlin ♂️ (Wizard from Arthurian legend)
- Hunter ♂️
- Cosmo – World (Greek)
- Skye – Sky
- Shade
- Midnight
- Moon
- Shadow
- Raven
Beautiful Cat Names
- Cuddles
- Bubbles
- Happy
- Lucky
- Rainbow
- Cupcake
- Cookie
- Brownie
Cool Cat Names
Cats always have a cool poker face! Here are some names that really highlight their coolness:
- Dude ♂️
- Boots
- Digger
- Rocky
- Hunter
- Bro
- Scratchy
- Chewy
- Bonkers
- Buster
Funny Cat Names
Voilà, here are some particularly funny and witty ideas for your cat:
- Pepper ♀️
- Cherry ♀️
- Snickers ♂️
- Pirate ♂️
- Kit-Kat
- Rambo ♂️
- Ninja ♂️
- Professor ♂️
- Teddy ♂️
- Wookie ♂️
- Fozzie ♂️ (Bear from the Muppets)
- Muffin
- Cappuccino
- Captain
- Pepper
- Flummi - Rubber ball (German)
- Fussel
- Brösel
- Bommel
- Noodles
Uncommon Cat Names
Uncommon names enchant us with their unique sound and inspire dreams of beautiful places. They often carry positive meanings as well. Here are our suggestions:
- Bao ♀️ – precious treasure (Chinese)
- Priya ♀️ – the loving one (Sanskrit)
- Dana ♀️ – wise, clever (Arabic)
- Dewi ♀️ – goddess (Indonesian)
- Karima ♀️ – generous (Arabic)
- Yasha ♀️ – the glorious one (Indian)
- Eli ♂️ – the exalted one (Hebrew)
- Mehdi ♂️ – my savior (Persian)
- Keanu ♂️ – cool breeze, fresh wind (Hawaiian)
- Hasan ♂️ – the beautiful one (Arabic)
- Chantrea ♂️ – moon (Cambodian)
- Indra – the one who possesses raindrops (Sanskrit)
Japanese Cat Names
We have discovered lovely Japanese cat names for you:
- Sakura ♀️ – cherry blossom
- Mizuki ♀️ – beautiful moon
- Sayuri ♀️ – little lily
- Yoshi ♂️ – happy, righteous
- Takeshi ♂️ – protector
- Toshi ♂️ – wise
- Tsuki – moon
- Yuki – luck
- Akane – fire red
- Chibi – small
Russian Cat Names
Russian names are a fantastic choice for Russian Blue or Siberian Forest cats. However, they also suit other breeds perfectly!
- Darya ♀️ – Sea
- Jelena ♀️ – Deer
- Liliya ♀️ – Lily
- Polina ♀️ – Small
- Nikita ♀️ – Unconquered
- Koshka ♀️ – Female Cat
- Dima ♂️ – Short form of Dimitry
- Evgeni ♂️ – The Well-Born
- Maksim ♂️ – The Greatest
- Anatoly ♂️ – Sunrise
- Kostya ♂️ – Short form of Konstantin
Unique Cat Names
Every cat is one of a kind – and that's why many cat owners are on the lookout for a name that is just as special as their pet. Unique cat names are quite rare, but they often carry an unusual, exciting meaning.
- Aurelia ♀️ – The Golden (Latin)
- Lanessa ♀️ – Blue Sky (Celtic)
- Suri ♀️= Red Rose (Persian)
- Derya ♀️ – Ocean, Infinity (Persian)
- Janah ♀️ – Paradise, Heaven (Arabic)
- Kylo ♂️ – Sky
- Jimin ♂️ – Beauty, Good-Looking (Korean)
- Kalani ♂️ – Sky (Hawaiian)
- Devin ♂️ – The Poet (Old Irish)
- Valerian ♂️ – The Healthy, Strong
- Sami ♂️ – The Bright, Enlightened (Arabic)
Adorable Cat Names
Do cats think they are cute? Well, it doesn't really matter. WE find them absolutely adorable! That's why we've put together a list of names that will make you melt :) Seriously, aren't they just wonderful?
- Little Bee
- Paw
- Fluffball
- Finny
- Dot
- Star
- Crumb
- Fuzz
- Fluffy
- Furby
- Fuzzy
- Mikesch ♂️
Sassy Names for Cats
Cats are truly hilarious and (most of the time) we adore them for their unexpected antics. These names are especially fitting for those cheeky "characters".
- Burrito ♂️
- Fozzie ♂️ (the bear from the Muppets)
- Noodles
- Bouncy Ball
- Turbo
- Bubbles
- Dizzy
- Crumb
- Cuddles
- Tabasco
Cat Names From A to Z:
How Can I Choose the Perfect Name for My Cat?
If you could ask a cat what name it would like, you might hear something like: "I don’t really care what you call me, just don’t make me miss dinner." But in all seriousness: to cats, human language sounds like gibberish. They mainly pay attention to the overall sound and tone. To help your cat recognize its name more easily, keep these tips in mind:
1. Names That End with “ee” Sounds
Cats tend to respond better to names that have a prolonged “ee” sound, particularly at the end. Examples include: Smokey, Minnie, Blacky, Sammy, Lucy, or Rocky. While cats do respond to other names, those ending in “ee” are generally more effective.
2. Names with 2-3 Syllables
A lengthy name like “Felix Fleabag the Fifth” doesn’t register as a name to a cat. It simply sounds like one of the many human phrases that cats can’t comprehend. Therefore, they won’t realize you’re calling them. Shorter names are preferable, especially since most people tend to shorten names to one syllable anyway.
3. Names Inspired by Appearance and Personality
If you prefer not to give your cat a human name and want to be a bit more imaginative, consider this: what unique markings does your cat have? If it has a white spot on its forehead, you might name it “Star.” Cats with striped fur are often referred to as “Tiger,” and those with white paws can be called “Socks” or “Paws.” Even their traits can inspire your naming process. A cat that can open doors might be called “Smarty.” If it spends all day sleeping, perhaps it could be named “Lazy.”
4. A Name to Suit the Breed?
It's definitely an option! You might consider giving a British Shorthair a regal name such as Duke, Prince, or Queenie. Breeds like the Sphynx and Abyssinian have their roots in Egypt. So, how about naming them after an Egyptian deity or pharaoh? Or perhaps a beautiful Turkish name for a Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
5. What About Names for Two Cats?
When naming two cats, it's best to avoid names that sound too alike, like "Molly and Nelly" or "Kimba and Simba." This can lead to confusion for both cats and, if you mumble, for people too.
Please note:
Typically, your new furry friend will be a young kitten. Keep in mind that young cats will eventually outgrow names like "Squirt," "Tiny," or "Mite." It's wise to select a name that will still be fitting as your pet ages.
Make a list!
Your mind is likely buzzing with countless options. Grab a pen and paper and jot down some of your favorite names. Say them out loud while observing your cat. When you feel that instinctive "THAT is the perfect name," trust it. Don't rush your decision; give yourself ample time. It might take a few days. Remember, a cat typically lives for 12-15 years, and changing a name isn't ideal. It would feel strange for you if your name suddenly switched from Anna to Louise or from Philip to Alex.