Cat names from movies for your superstar kitty

You’ve made the impawtant decision to become a cat parent, but what happens next? You’re prepared with toys and food, and you’ve even found the purrfect cat sitter, but have you thought about a name for the newest furry addition to your household? Whether your new feline friend craves the limelight or you’re a film fanatic, these cat names from movies are sure to steal the show. Grab the popcorn, snuggle up, and let’s get this show on the road.

Our favorite cat names from movies

• Garfield - if you’ve got an extra fluffy orange tabby cat, it would be rude not to name them after the goofy fur ball with a taste for Italian cuisine. 
• Tom - a simple ode to the age-old story of cat and mouse, we hope your Tom doesn’t cause as much trouble as the one in Tom and Jerry!
• Sassy - although Himalayan cats like Sassy from Homeward Bound might have a tendency to live up to their name, we think it’s highly appropriate for a furry celeb!
• Crookshanks - whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or not, this is a great name for your furry sidekick (even if they’re giving main character energy). 
• Oliver - the adorable main character from Oliver & Company starts off life on the streets, making it a particularly appropriate name for a rescue kitten. 

Famous movie cat names

Whether you’re looking for a little in-joke with your feline friend or something to impress your cat sitter, here are a few famous cat names in movies to kick things off.

• Alex - Madagascar
• Aslan - The Chronicles of Narnia
• Berlioz - The Aristocats 
• Butch - The Incredible Shrinking Man
• Cat in the Hat - The Cat in the Hat
• Cat or Wuss Puss - Coraline
• Church (short for Winston Churchill) - Pet Sematary
• Clawhauser - Zootopia 
• DC (short for Darn Cat) - That Darn Cat!
• Diego - Ice Age
• Dragon - Toy Story 4
• Felix - Felix the Cat: The Movie
• Floyd - Ghost
• Fluffy - Rugrats
• Goose - Captain Marvel
• Jersey - Can you Ever Forgive Me
• Koumal - Two Brothers
• Lord Tubbington - Glee
• Macavity - Cats
• Meowth - Pokemon: The First Movie
• Mochi - Big Hero 6
• Mr Jinx - Meet the Parents
• Mr Tinkles - Cats & Dogs 
• Puss in Boots - Shrek 2
• Rhubarb - Rhubarb
• Richard Parker - Life of Pi
• Sangha -Two Brothers
• Scratchy - The Simpsons Movie
• Smelly Cat - Friends 
• Tom - Tom and Jerry 
• Tom Kitten - The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck
• Ulysses - Inside Llewyn Davis

Black cat names from movies

Roll out the red carpet with these show-stopping names of black cats in movies. 

• Jiji - Kiki's Delivery Service
• Mr Mistoffelees - Cats 
• Salem - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
• Thackery Binx - Hocus Pocus
• Toots - Hotel Transylvania 
• Winkie - Escape to Witch Mountain

White cat names from movies

Your snowy white kitty was born to be a superstar, so why not give them a name that deserves some appaws?

• Azzie - Doctor Sleep
• Dandelo - The Fly
• Duchess - The Aristocats
• Gato - The Mask of Zorro
• Mr Bigglesworth - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
• Snowbell - Stuart Little

Orange cat names 

Is your new feline friend an orange tabby or a turmeric prince? Give them a name that honors those gorgeously eye-catching locks. 

• Azrael - The Smurfs
• Bob - A Street Cat Named Bob
• Buttercup - The Hunger Games 
• Crookshanks - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 
• Garfield - Garfield 
• Jonesy - Alien
• Milo - Milo and Otis 
• Orangey - Breakfast at Tiffany's 
• Orion - Men in Black
• Rufus - The Rescuers Down Under 
• Skimbleshanks - Cats 
• Spot - Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Toulouse - The Aristocats

Male movie cat names

These male cat names from movies are the cat’s whiskers! 

• Benny - Top Cat
• Bob - Luck
• Catbus - My Neighbor Totoro 
• Fat Louie - The Princess Diaries
• Figaro - Pinocchio
• Fred (the one-eyed cat) - Gifted 
• Gus - Cats
• Keanu - Keanu
• King Leonidas - Bedknobs and Broomsticks 
• Marvin - The Cat from Outer Space
• Mittens - Bolt
• Monty - Stuart Little 2
• Mr Business - Bob’s Burgers
• Shogun - Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
• Sylvester - Looney Tunes

Female cat names from movies 

If your fur queen runs the show they’re bound to have their name in lights one day, so give them a head start with these movie cat names. 

• Catwoman - Batman Returns 
• Chloe - Secret Life of Pets 
• Dinah - Alice in Wonderland 
• Marnie - Spy Cat 
• Mrs Norris - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
• Nala - The Lion King
• Pepita - Coco
• Thomasina - The Three Lives of Thomasina 
• Yuki - Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Cat names from Disney movies 

Disney movies have a star-studded cast of furry friends, and there’s certainly no shortage of the feline variety. These Disney cat names from movies will have you grinning like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. 

• Cheshire Cat - Alice in Wonderland
• Jake - The Cat from Outer Space
• Lucifer - Cinderella
• Oliver - Oliver & Company
• Prince John - Robin Hood
• Rajah - Aladdin 
• Sassy - Homeward Bound
• Scar - The Lion King
• Sergeant Gibbs - 101 Dalmatians 
• Shere Khan - The Jungle Book
• Si and Am - Lady and the Tramp
• Simba - The Lion King
• Yzma - The Emperor's New Groove

We hope this list of movie cat names has given you some paws for thought. Don’t take the name game lightly though - whatever you choose will stick with your furry feline for life so it’s important to make the right decision. Try a few names out and see if they roll off the tongue. Maybe there’s a particular name that suits your fur baby, or perhaps there’s a famous kitty that inspired you to have one of your very own. If you still haven’t found the right fit, head to our article on funny cat names for more inspo.