Whether you’re a new cat parent or a seasoned pro, you know that our feline friends are animated characters. From sassy superheroes to adorable antagonists (you know, the couch scratchers), cats are nothing if not entertaining. So, why wouldn’t you pick a cartoon cat name for your fun-loving feline?

Choosing a name for your new furball is a big deal. They need to live with that name, and you’ll likely need to shout it as you shake Purina bags. As always, we’ve got your back. Our pet-naming experts have created a comprehensive list of cartoon cats, from Disney delights to Looney Tunes legends, and everything in between.

Now, let’s roll out the red carpet for our cat caricatures…

Female cartoon cat names

The big screen has birthed some incredible female cat cartoon characters, from Hello Kitty to Snowball II. If you’re welcoming a new furry character into your family, give her a worthy name from this list of magnificent moggy monikers…

• Duchess (The Aristocats)
• Hello Kitty (Hello Kitty)
• Nermal (Garfield)
• Si (Lady and the Tramp)
• Yzma (The Emperor's New Groove)
• Penelope Pussycat (Looney Tunes)
• Mittens (Bolt)
• Kiki (Kiki's Delivery Service)
• Cleo (Pinocchio)
• Snowball II (The Simpsons)

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Male cartoon cat names

Boy, have we got some charismatic cartoon cat names for you here. From playful pokémons to fun-loving Felix, check out our list of names for your male moggy…

• Tom (Tom and Jerry)
• Felix (Felix the Cat)
• Salem (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch)
• Figaro (Pinocchio)
• Toulouse (The Aristocats)
• Shere Khan (The Jungle Book)
• Meowth (Pokémon)
• Heathcliff (Heathcliff)

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Cute cartoon cat names

Cute cat? Check. Cute name? Well, not yet, that’s why you’re here. Use our list of cute names of cartoon cats to inspire your decision, ensuring your new adorable kitty never leaves your cuddly arms ever again (until they jump off, of course).

• Whiskers
• Muffin
• Bubbles
• Cuddles
• Snickers
• Marshmallow
• Sprinkles
• Gizmo
• Puddles
• Smudge

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Disney cartoon cat names

Becoming a cat parent often feels like a fairytale, so why not choose a Disney-inspired cartoon cat name? That way, you’ll be smiling like the Cheshire Cat every day…

• Simba (The Lion King)
• Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
• Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)
• Rajah (Aladdin)
• Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
• Lucifer (Cinderella)
• Oliver (Oliver & Company)
• Dinah (Alice in Wonderland)
• Berlioz (The Aristocats)
• Yzma (The Emperor's New Groove)

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Simpsons-inspired cat names

D’oh! We almost forgot to include our favorite names of cartoon cats from The Simpsons. If you’re feeling yellow about finally choosing a name, this list should give you the ins-paw-ration you need…

• Snowball II
• Scratchy
• Itchy
• Plopper
• Jub-Jub
• Mittens
• Coltrane
• Mr. Snookums

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Black cartoon cat names

Got yourself a black cat? Count yourself lucky – they’re beautiful, so it’s no wonder that so many shows and movies have blessed our screens with unforgettable cartoon black cats, with incredible names to boot…

• Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
• Salem (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch)
• Panthero (Thundercats)
• Jiji (Kiki's Delivery Service)
• Black Cat (Spider-Man)
• Luna (Sailor Moon)
• Blackie (Pinocchio)
• Raja (Aladdin)

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White cartoon cat names

There’s no light without the dark, and there’s no list of cat names without a mention of our snow-colored furballs. Check out our list of white cartoon cat names to see if anything shines out…

• Marie (The Aristocats)
• Snowbell (Stuart Little)
• Figaro (Pinocchio)
• Bianca (The Rescuers)
• Oliver (Oliver & Company)
• Socks (Garfield)

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Orange cartoon cat names

When it comes to cartoon cat names, orange is the new black (sorry, Luna). From greats like Garfield to the pazazz of Puss in Boots, the world of ginger cartoon cats has some incredible characters to choose from…

• Garfield (Garfield)
• Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes)
• Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
• Simba (The Lion King)
• Thomas O'Malley (The Aristocats)
• Tiger (An American Tail)
• Puss in Boots (Shrek)

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Famous cartoon cats

We know that your new kitty will be the star of your show, so why not pick a famous name for your fabulous feline? The world of cartoon cats has plenty to offer…

• Sylvester (Looney Tunes)
• Hello Kitty (Hello Kitty)
• Simba (The Lion King)
• Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
• Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
• Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)

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Hanna-Barbera cat names

Whether your new furball’s more like Top Cat or Mr. Jinks, there are plenty of fun cartoon cat names to choose from. Got yourself a dynamic duo? Then going for Pixie and Dixie feels like a no-brainer…

• Top Cat (Top Cat)
• Benny the Ball (Top Cat)
• Pixie and Dixie (Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks)
• Mr. Jinks (Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks)
• T.C. (Top Cat)
• Snagglepuss (The Quick Draw McGraw Show)
• Catman (The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show)

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Looney Tunes cat names

Hear us out, but you can look beyond the world of cartoon cat characters, especially if snuggling up and watching animation is your purr-fect way to spend a Sunday. For added inspiration, we’ve included this list of cartoon cat names inspired by other four-legged cartoon characters…

• Sylvester
• Pussyfoot
• Krazy Kat
• Pussyfoot
• Claude Cat

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Names inspired by cartoon characters

We’re all looney about our Lunas, which is what makes Looney Tunes such an incredible universe to inspire your name-picking adventure. Discover our lovely list of Looney Tunes cartoon cat characters below…Top Cat (Top Cat)

• Bugs (Bugs Bunny)
• Daffy (Daffy Duck)
• Mickey (Mickey Mouse)
• Minnie (Minnie Mouse)
• Olive (Olive Oyl from Popeye)
• Pluto (Pluto from Mickey Mouse)
• Betty (Betty Boop)
• Donald (Donald Duck)
• Popeye (Popeye the Sailor Man)
• Rubble (The Flintstones)

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Now we’ve concluded our list of cartoon cat names, you should be clued up on which name to choose. Or at least you should have the guidance you need to explore more. Still really suck? We understand, that’s no problem.

Our top tip is to examine your furry friend’s features and take time to understand their character. You can play around with names that reflect those unique traits with names like Garfield (if they’re lovely and lazy) or Bianca (if they’re pure white cuteness).

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