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130 cute cat names for boys and girls

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Sabine Berger
26 October 20216 min read
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Welcoming a new kitten into your home comes with a lot of responsibilities – not least of which is giving the cuddly furball a cute cat name that fits their personality and appearance to a tee!

Black kittens need cute black cat names, after all, right? Can’t call a black fur baby 'Snow'... or can you? Well, you decide.

We’re really just here to give you all the inspiration for adorable cat names you could want. So, here we go!

First, let’s see what you’re generally looking for: Cute girl cat names? Cute boy cat names? Unisex kitten names? Good cat names that are inspired by food, tv shows, pop culture or flowers?

Whatever it is, just scroll on and take your pick!

Most Popular Cute Girl Cat Names

We're sure your special little girl will adore these popular female cat names!

  1. Luna
  2. Bella/Belle
  3. Lucy
  4. Kitty/Miss Kitty
  5. Stella
  6. Poppy
  7. Lily/Lilly
  8. Nala
  9. Chloe
  10. Cleo
  11. Missi
  12. Willow
  13. Sophie
  14. Daisy
  15. Lola
  16. Mia
  17. Gracie
  18. Callie/Cali
  19. Olive
  20. Molly/Mollie
  21. Zelda
  22. Kiki
  23. Ellie/Ella
  24. Princess
  25. Penny/Penelope
  26. Pepper
  27. Zoey/Zoe
  28. Rosie/Rose
  29. Coco
  30. Phoebe
  31. Piper
  32. Pumpkin
  33. Maggie
  34. Roxie/Roxy
  35. Millie
  36. Minnie
  37. Lulu
  38. Hazel
  39. Ginger
  40. Shadow
  41. Baby
  42. Boo
  43. Ruby
  44. Mittens
  45. Izzy
  46. Sadie
  47. Angel
  48. Misty
  49. Fiona
  50. Bean

Most Popular Cute Male Cat Names

Need a name for your handsome little fella instead? Check out these cute boy cat names... Oliver/Ollie

  1. Oliver/Ollie
  2. Milo
  3. Charlie
  4. Leo
  5. Max
  6. Simba
  7. Loki
  8. Jack
  9. Tiger
  10. Jasper
  11. Oscar
  12. Felix
  13. George
  14. Buddy
  15. Simon
  16. Toby
  17. Smokey
  18. Finn
  19. Shadow
  20. Louie
  21. Salem
  22. Binx
  23. Dexter
  24. Thor
  25. Cookie
  26. Gus
  27. Oreo
  28. Henry
  29. Winston
  30. Tigger
  31. Merlin
  32. Gizmo
  33. Apollo
  34. Theo
  35. Rocky
  36. Sam/Sammy
  37. Jax
  38. Teddy
  39. Garfield (perfect for an orange cat!)
  40. Bandit
  41. Boots
  42. Bear
  43. Zeus
  44. Chester
  45. Prince
  46. Pumpkin
  47. Cooper
  48. Lucky
  49. Romeo
  50. Bob

As you can see, there were a few names that fell into the cute unisex cat names category, too, and therefore popped up in both lists. Plus, we’re sure your feline friend will love any name you choose, even if it’s typically used for the other sex. So, don’t worry too much about that!

Most Popular Cute Food-Inspired Cat Names

Now that we’ve covered the most popular cute female cat names and cute male cat names overall, let’s move on to something a little more specific – and maybe a little quirky, too, shall we? For all the equally quirky cat boys and girls out there! Let’s begin with cute cat names that are inspired by popular snacks and other foods! Here’s our top 10:

  1. Oreo
  2. Cookie
  3. Pumpkin
  4. Pepper
  5. Bean
  6. Ginger
  7. Peanut
  8. Muffin
  9. Peaches
  10. Honey

Most Popular Cute Pop Culture Cat Names

Or how about a cute cat name fit for a furball main character (I mean, we all know kitties think they’re the main character, anyway, right?). Take a look at these monikers, inspired by Harry Potter, Lion King, and more!

  1. Nala
  2. Loki
  3. Thor
  4. Rocky
  5. Zelda
  6. Simba
  7. Merlin
  8. Romeo
  9. Draco
  10. Salem

Looking for something a little more... out of this world? Check out these magical cat names.

Most Popular Cute Flower Cat Names

Of course, if you have an especially sweet new cat buddy, you might also want to give them a super cute flowery cat name. Here are some suggestions:

  1. Poppy
  2. Lily/Lilly
  3. Daisy
  4. Rosie/Rose
  5. Jasmine
  6. Holly
  7. Violet
  8. Buttercup
  9. Snowbell
  10. Dahlia

Related article: Unisex cat names

Tips for Naming your Cat

Now that you’ve had a look through all the lists and should have plenty of inspiration to help you choose a cute cat name for your new fur baby, we’d like to give you a few more general tips for naming your cat. And here they are:

  1. Take your time. Once your new kitten moves in, you’ll of course want it to have a pretty name as quickly as possible – but should nothing come to mind right away, don’t rush into it. Get to know your new mate and then pick a name that really fits their personality!
  2. Consider a two-syllable name. Cats aren’t as easy to train as their barking pet buddies but with a little love, patience, and consistency you can teach them to listen to their name and to simple commands just as well as any dog.

    To make it as easy as possible for your kitten to recognize their name, choose one that’s two syllables long or that you know you’ll shorten to two syllables most of the time, as studies suggest that two-syllable names are easiest to recognise for cats (and dogs, by the way).
  3. Don’t choose a name your cat would share with a family member or close friend to avoid confusing your cat (and the person!). If you’re trying to teach your cat simple commands, also make sure its name doesn’t rhyme with any of those.
  4. Pick a name with strong vowels. Studies suggest that cats pick up on the vowels in their names much more than the consonants, so try to pick a name that has at least two clearly audible vowels. If you have several cats, also make sure those vowels aren’t the same ones in the same order for two or more of them.
  5. Pick a name you really like and that feels right for your cat! Not only will you be using your kitty’s name multiple times a day, some recent findings also suggest that the names we give our children and pets actually influence their personality.

    So, if you’d like a cat that’s a real class clown, how about giving them a funny cat name? Or if you’d like one that will rid you of any vermin in the house, how about Hunter? We won’t give any guarantees this will actually work, but it might be worth a try!
  6. And lastly: Don’t be scared to rename kittens after adopting them. Many shelters will give their protégés cute cat names before they’re old enough to be adopted. If you love the name, awesome! But if not, don’t worry – it’s not too late at all to still change it.

    In fact, this is even true for older cats. It might take a while for them to get used to their new moniker, but if you keep calling them the same name, sooner or later they will learn to react to it – especially if you help them make the association by planning for 15-min training sessions in the first few weeks, during which you reward them with a little treat every time they look at you when you call them.

Are you looking for a cute name for your girl puppy dog, too? Then take a look here!

Finding the perfect (and perfectly cute) name for your kitten can be quite the challenge – but after reading through all our popular cat naming suggestions and tips, we are sure you’ll make the right decision! All the best to you and sweet Luna or Oliver or Lucy or Loki or...

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