Tabby cat names

Tabby cats are seriously adorable, aren't they? If you're lucky enough to have a tabby kitten join your family, you're probably on the prowl for the purr-fect tabby cat name to match their unique purr-sonality.

Now, here's a fun fact: Tabby cats aren't actually a specific breed. Instead, they're known for their distinctive coat markings, which can include stripes, lines, bands, dots, and flecks. These cool kitties come in a variety of colors like orange, gray, brown, and cream, with black-based coats being the most common, offering lots of naming opportunities (such fun!).

With such a diverse range of colors, the possibilities for tabby cat names are almost endless. But don't worry, we've got you covered. We've done the research and put together a comprehensive list of paw-some names for your stripey cat.

Let’s go!

Male tabby cat names

To make your name-picking journey even easier, we’ve included the original meanings of these popular tabby cat names for your male moggy…

• Oliver (meaning: olive tree)
• Leo (meaning: lion)
• Max (meaning: greatest)
• Jasper (meaning: treasurer)
• Toby (meaning: God is good)
• Felix (meaning: lucky)
• Milo (meaning: soldier)
• Charlie (meaning: free man)
• Oscar (meaning: divine spear)
• Samson (meaning: sun)

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Female tabby cat names

Brought home a beautiful tabby? Ah, the envy. For your fabulous female feline, try one of these tabby cat names for females…

• Luna (meaning: moon)
• Bella (meaning: beautiful)
• Daisy (meaning: day's eye)
• Chloe (meaning: blooming)
• Lily (meaning: purity)
• Mia (meaning: mine)
• Lucy (meaning: light)
• Sophie (meaning: wisdom)
• Molly (meaning: bitter)
• Nala (meaning: successful)

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Cute names for tabby cats

Does your kitty even need a cute name? If you can handle the cuteness, try one of these adorable names for tabby cats for size…

• Muffin
• Peanut
• Cupcake
• Pudding
• Sprinkles
• Snickers
• Bubbles
• Marshmallow
• Sugar
• Whiskers

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Unique tabby cat names

Tabby’s have unique coats, so why pick an everyday name for your extroadinary feline? These unique tabby cat names are sure to get people talking (and aww-ing)...

• Zephyr (meaning: gentle breeze)
• Nyx (meaning: night)
• Ember (meaning: glowing coal)
• Aurora (meaning: dawn)
• Loki (meaning: trickster)
• Saffron (meaning: golden yellow spice)
• Nebula (meaning: interstellar cloud)
• Jinx (meaning: bring bad luck)
• Mystic (meaning: mysterious)
• Orion (meaning: hunter)

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Orange tabby cat names

Found yourself with a fiery friend? Lucky you – orange tabby cats are some of the most gorgeous felines in the animal kingdom, so pick one of these orange tabby cat names to match their patterns and purr-sonality…

• Ginger
• Rusty
• Cheeto
• Apricot
• Mango
• Pumpkin
• Flame
• Marigold
• Sunny
• Rustle

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Gray tabby cat names

Gray tabby cats offer so much op-purr-tunity for cool names, with varying shades of sliver, gray and slate. That’s why we had so much fun collecting these gorgeous gray tabby cat names…

• Asher (meaning: fortunate)
• Smokey
• Shadow
• Misty
• Sterling
• Slate
• Nimbus
• Graphite
• Stormy
• Dusk

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Brown tabby cat names

Shopping around for brown tabby cat names? Look no further – we’ve got the best list of brown tabby cat names you could wish for…

• Cocoa
• Hazel
• Chestnut
• Autumn
• Truffle
• Amber
• Cinnamon
• Maple
• Acorn
• Toffee

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Famous tabby cat names

Where would we be without our favorite TV and movie cats? They inspire us every day, from Garfield’s lasagne days to Tiggers long adventures. So, get the camera ready for these famous tabby cat names…

• Garfield (from the comic strip)
• Cheshire (from "Alice in Wonderland")
• Salem (from "Sabrina the Teenage Witch")
• Morris (from cat food commercials)
• Tigger (from "Winnie the Pooh")
• Figaro (from "Pinocchio")
• Crookshanks (from "Harry Potter")
• Puss in Boots (from "Shrek")
• Tom (from "Tom and Jerry")
• Mr. Jinx (from "Meet the Parents")

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Pattern inspired tabby cat names

Tabbies are all about their patterns. It’s why we love ‘em. That’s why picking a pattern-inspired tabby cat name makes purr-fect sense…

• Patchwork
• Dot
• Chevron
• Paisley
• Herringbone
• Marbled
• Zigzag
• Speckle
• Quilt
• Checkers

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Spotted tabby cat names

Sometimes the easiest way to pick a tabby cat name is to base it on your kitty’s coat, whether it’s stripes, patches or spots. This time, it’s spots…

• Freckles
• Dotty
• Speckle
• Spot
• Domino
• Pebble
• Mottle
• Blotch
• Splotch
• Patches

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Striped tabby cat names

Give your baby tiger one of these stripey tabby cat names, helping your feline feel like the king or queen of the home…

• Tiger
• Stripes
• Zorro
• Bandit
• Barcode
• Razor
• Racer
• Streak
• Flash
• Speedy

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Tabby Cat Name Tips

Now that you’ve kept a tab of your favorite names, it’s time to make a decision. But if you’re still stuck, don’t worry, we’ve got some extra tips!

First off, consider your kitty’s unique purr-sonality and funny traits. Are they fun-loving? Curious? Or lovely and lethargic? Use their character as inspiration for your tabby cat name. 

Second, think about your tabby’s coat color and markings (they’re gorgeous, aren’t they?). You can choose a name that reflects their specific tabby pattern, whether it's stripes, spots, or swirls. 

And lastly, we always recommend testing the name out by saying it out loud (it may feel weird, we know). Make sure it rolls off the tongue easily and feels right. Remember, picking a tabby cat name should be fun, so take your time and choose a name that resonates with your feline friend. Good luck!

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