Top 100 Cat Names
Need some inspiration for naming your new kitty? How about some tried and true favorite cat names? Below are 100 of the top cat names around the world to spark some ideas in your search for unique cat names for your cat’s unique personality.
The website Find Cat Names pulled from their most selected male and female cat names in 2017 to come up with this cat names list—interestingly, there is a good mix between human names and food related names! The top ten are in order of most searched, and the rest are top searched names in no particular order.
Top Cat Names Female
- Bella
- Nala
- Abby
- Luna
- Daisy
- Angel
- J.
- Cleo
- Alice
- Coco
- Ali
- Fuzzy
- Babe
- Dottie
- Nadia
- Hazel
- Buttercup
- Oreo
- Willow
- Ava
- Paris
- Violet
- Addison
- Princess
- Fifi
Top Cat Names Male:
- Simba
- Tiger
- Oreo
- Biscuit
- Leo
- Felix
- Chewie
- Bacon
- Caesar
- Jasper
- Bear
- Archer
- Fuzzy
- Blitz
- Milo
- Monet
- Whiskers
- Blue
- Banjo
- Jax
- Axel
- Bandit
- Atlas
- Max
- Tigger
Another great place to look for inspiration for cat names is checking out the top names internationally. For example, “Mimi” is a popular cat name in China and “Mau” is popular in India—both are based on cats’ “meow.” Here are some other favorites from around the world:
Top Cat Names in Australia (2010)
- Oscar
- Max
- Tiger
- Sam
- Misty
- Simba
- Coco
- Chloe
- Lucy
- Missy
Top Cat Names in the UK (2006)
- Molly
- Charlie
- Tigger
- Poppy
- Oscar
- Smudge
- Millie
- Daisy
- Max
- Jasper
Top Cat Names Quebec
- Minou
- Grisou
- Ti-Mine
- Felix
- Caramel
- Mimi
- Pacha
- Charlotte
- Minette
- Chanel
Top Cat Names Germany
- Felix
- Minka
- Moritz
- Charly
- Tiger (tee-gher)
- Eve
- Susi
- Lisa
- Blacky
- Muschi
Different names reflect different languages and pronunciations, but it is interesting to see that names like “Tiger” and “Felix” enjoy some universal popularity.
Just for fun, to round out the list of Top 100 Cat names here are the top ten cat names from movies, TV, or comics:
- Amelia Gabble (from The Aristocats)
- Berlioz (from The Aristocats)
- Carlos (from Marmaduke)
- Cat (from Peg + Cat)
- Chinese Cat (from The Aristocats)
- Crookshanks (from Harry Potter)
- Diana (from Sailor Moon)
- Duchess (from The Aristocats)
- Edgar (from The Aristocats)
- Fritz (from Fritz the Cat)
Naming a cat is a very personal process, and it is really about what name clicks for you and fits the personality of your kitty. In general, it is good to remember that shorter is better if you want your pet to respond to their name—and even if you pick a long one, you might shorten it anyway! For more tips on finding the right name for your kitty, check out our post “Ragdoll Names: Help Finding the Perfect Kitten’s Name”.
What are your favorite cat names? Where do you look for ideas for Ragdoll cat names? Share inspiration here!
Hi, I’m Jenny Dean, creator of Floppycats! Ever since my Aunt got the first Ragdoll cat in our family, I have loved the breed. Inspired by my childhood Ragdoll cat, Rags, I created Floppycats to connect, share and inspire other Ragdoll cat lovers around the world,
Super fabulous & pawesome fun post, Jenny! Thanks for the great information & inspiration! My fave kitty name is Miss Pink Sugarbelle…of course! Pink Sugar was her official name by the very lovely breeder we adopted her from. As her purrsonality began to emerge I changed it to Miss Pink Sugarbelle (and Miss PSB for short) as I just found the name fit her very well due to her overall quirky diva-like attitude about everything PLUS she is truly sweet as sugar! Of course, she answers to “Sugar” the best. 🙂 <3ffff
Big hugs & lots of love!
Patti & Miss Pink Sugarbelle 🙂 <3 <3 <3
I’m stunned to learn the name “Prossimo” didn’t make the list!!!
where have you been?! Well, I know how to get your attention next time!
How is your Prossimo?