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Cat Name Generator

Generate a list of name ideas for your cat. Tell us about your animal. What makes it unique? Do you prefer human or animal-sounding names? The more you share, the better we’ll do!

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Not sure where to start? Browse popular cat names by style below, or scroll up and describe your cat to generate a personalized list.

Popular cat names

The names you will hear most often at the vet's front desk.

  • Luna
  • Milo
  • Oliver
  • Leo
  • Bella
  • Charlie
  • Simba
  • Nala
  • Loki
  • Lily
  • Max
  • Chloe
  • Willow
  • Jasper
  • Lucy
  • Oreo
  • Smokey

Boy cat names

Charming, sturdy names for toms and laid-back lap cats.

  • Felix
  • Oscar
  • Toby
  • Finn
  • Theo
  • Ziggy
  • Otis
  • Murphy
  • Winston
  • Gus
  • Dexter
  • Ash
  • Rusty
  • Cosmo
  • Alfie
  • Monty
  • Bandit

Girl cat names

Soft, pretty picks for queens and kittens with attitude.

  • Cleo
  • Daisy
  • Rosie
  • Penny
  • Hazel
  • Ivy
  • Poppy
  • Mia
  • Olive
  • Pearl
  • Ruby
  • Stella
  • Coco
  • Mabel
  • Pixie
  • Wren
  • Sassy

Unique and mythology-inspired names

Cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt, so names from myth have real pedigree.

  • Freya
  • Athena
  • Artemis
  • Apollo
  • Odin
  • Zeus
  • Hera
  • Osiris
  • Bastet
  • Anubis
  • Selene
  • Nyx
  • Juno
  • Circe
  • Thor
  • Sphinx
  • Isolde

Funny cat names

Puns and food names for the cat who runs the household.

  • Chairman Meow
  • Cat Benatar
  • Fuzz Aldrin
  • Purrito
  • Catniss
  • Clawdia
  • Sir Pounce
  • Meatloaf
  • Noodle
  • Waffles
  • Pickles
  • Tuna
  • Butters
  • Beans
  • Mochi
  • Nacho
  • Biscuit

Frequently asked questions

Do cats actually know their names?

Yes. A 2019 study from Sophia University in Japan showed that cats can tell their own name apart from similar-sounding words, even when a stranger says it. Whether they choose to respond is another matter, since cats acknowledge a name with an ear flick or head turn as often as they come running.

How do I pick a good cat name?

Short names with a long vowel or an ee sound, like Milo, Cleo, or Sassy, are easiest for cats to pick out of everyday speech. Match the name to the cat's personality or look, and test it out loud a few times. If you will ever call it from the back door, make sure you can do that with a straight face.

What are good names for a black cat, or for naming by coat?

Coat-based names are a classic starting point. Black cats suit Onyx, Shadow, Midnight, or Salem, orange tabbies wear Rusty, Marmalade, or Cheeto well, and gray cats suit Smokey, Ash, or Earl Grey. Tuxedo and patched cats often get food names like Oreo or Boots-style pattern names. You can also create a free profile for your cat on Creatures to keep photos, records, and milestones in one place.