Cat Names - Ideas for Naming Your Cat

Cat Names - Ideas for Naming Your Cat

By: Dr. Debra Primovic

Are you looking for that perfect cat name that just fits your Kitty? Naming a cat can be difficult. One way many pet owners do it is to look for a name that goes with your cat's personality, haircolor, sex or even if they are a stray! No matter how or what you would like to name your cat, we have the perfect name for you.

Here are some common traits and some cat names that can be associated with those personality traits.

Personality Traits

  • Independent cats
  • Playful cats
  • Funny cats
  • Cute or beautiful cats
  • Loving cats
  • Sweet cats
  • Big cats or cats with big personalities
  • Small cats
  • Smart cats
  • Not so smart cats
  • Ornery cats
  • Talkative cats
  • Stray or rescued cat

    Popular Pet Names

    Here are 1200 pet names.

    Unusual Names

    How about some unusual names! Check these out!

    Cool Cat Names

    Here are some ideas for cool pet names.

    Names for Cat Strays

    Or have you found a Stray cat or rescued a stray and want a name that fits?

    Male and Female Cat Names

    Do you want to know what the most common cat names mean? Learn about the "meaning" behind common Male cat names and Female cat names.

    Names by the Cats Haircolor

  • Orange or red haircoated
  • Brown haircoats
  • Black haircoats
  • Black and white haircoats
  • White haircoat
  • Grey haircoat
  • Calico haircoat
  • Tabby haircoats
  • Fluffy haircoats
  • Spotted haircoats
  • Bald haircoats

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    Do you have any suggestions for additional traits or cat names? Email Us! your cat name ideas and we will try to add them to our cat name list!

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