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Cute Cat Names - 200 Great Ideas and Inspirations for Naming Your Cute Male Cat Or Cute Female Cat

Cute cat names can be inspired by so many things, it can be hard to pick just one!

We have tracked down the sweetest, prettiest, funniest and most unique cute cat names you can imagine.

Whether you are naming a new kitten or an adult rescue cat, thinking up the best name for them is important. But it should be fun too!

Here are our top 20 cute cat names for 2019

TiddlesRuffles
CutiePuss
BootsTink
CandyBilly
MogPixie
FlufflesMittens
NoodleRipple
WhiskersPickle
TitchSnuggles
ZippyTwist
DoraChilly
BooMitzy
PaddyNipper
SnowflakeButtercup
DodgeSweetie
AngelPowder Puff
NibblerSweep
JellybeanCotton
SqueakerZiggy
TreacleDumpling
DandelionScooter
PuffballSkittles
CookieFlora
PepsiCupid
ShrimpTurbo
HarmonyFawn
LuckyCoral
BearFluffy
TeddyCricket
NuggetDotty
BramblesCoco
ThimbleSilky
BingSpeedy
SnifflesPip
CharmPearl
HoneyTreasure
FuzzyToffee
CubClover
SlinkyFidget
MinkSunny
ChucklesSparky
AutumnPepper
PrancerSugar
PeppyButton
FlashChip
PippinStar
VelvetChewie
BubblesWinter
IvyPeewee
PebblesBliss

So don’t stress over the decision, just take a quick look at the handy lists below.

We have popped our top choices into different categories!

Have fun browsing through them!

Cute Cat Names

Inspiration for names can be found everywhere. In everyday things around us, food, drink, even household items.

Trees and flowers, animals, toys and children’s TV characters can be a great sauce of cute names too.

In fact, there are so many possible ones that it can be a little overwhelming trying to choose.

So let’s start with a few of our favorites. Some classic cat names that would suit any one of the little cuties.

  1. Boo
  2. Bubbles
  3. Cherub
  4. Cuddles
  5. Cutie
  6. Flossy
  7. Fluffy
  8. Freckles
  9. Hunter
  10. Jinx
  11. Kitty
  12. Marbles
  13. Merry
  14. Minx
  15. Mittens
  16. Monkey
  17. Noodle
  18. Nugget
  19. Pickle
  20. Puss
  21. Rocket
  22. Silky
  23. Sparky
  24. Sugar
  25. Sunny
  26. Sweetie
  27. Tabby
  28. Tickles
  29. Treasure
  30. Whiskers

When I was naming my cat I went through entire books of baby names, flicked through novels and even scoured the papers for good choices.

In the end we settled on a traditional human name that we love for our little boy – Oscar.

But there were an awful lot of potential options we considered first.

Cute Boy Cat Names

Human names can be a great choice for your cat. And there are some real cuties out there.

Cute Boy Cat Names - 200 Great Ideas For Cute Cat Names

Maybe one of these lovely cute male cat names will suit your little boy perfectly.

  1. Albie
  2. Alfie
  3. Andy
  4. Arlo
  5. Arthur
  6. Barney
  7. Baxter
  8. Billy
  9. Bobby
  10. Buddy
  11. Buster
  12. Buzz
  13. Cal
  14. Charlie
  15. Dill
  16. Duke
  17. Dylan
  18. Eddie
  19. Felix
  20. Jack
  21. Jessy
  22. Leo
  23. Mikey
  24. Noah
  25. Oscar
  26. Paulie
  27. Romeo
  28. Sammy
  29. Timmy
  30. Toby

You can find hundreds more cute boy cat names here. 

Baby name books and sites are a great source of male names. And female names, of course!

Cute Girl Cat Names

The best cute girl cat names can be human names too.

Cute Girl Cat Names - 200 Ideas For Brilliant Cute Girl Cat Names

Here are a selection of pretty girl cat names that your new bundle of fluff will love.

  1. Amy
  2. August
  3. Baby
  4. Bella
  5. Callie
  6. Candy
  7. Cassie
  8. Dahlia
  9. Dora
  10. Ellie
  11. Evie
  12. Faye
  13. Hope
  14. Izzy
  15. Jennie
  16. Kellie
  17. Krissy
  18. Lexi
  19. Lola
  20. Meadow
  21. Millie
  22. Mitzi
  23. Nel
  24. Petal
  25. Poppy
  26. Rosie
  27. Sadie
  28. Summer
  29. Tilly
  30. Zinnie

We’ve got hundreds more adorable names for female cats here.

Another great way to find cute human names for cats is to dive into your book shelves.

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Literally references as names, or historic figures are a great way to find a nice name that has the personal touch.

But what if you want something even more unusual or special in your cute cat names?

Cute Unique Cat Names

Are you looking for a cat name to set your kitty apart from the rest?

It’s hard thinking up a truly unique cat name, especially when you want to make sure it’s as cute as possible.

Cute Unique Cat Names - 200 Great Ideas For Cute Cat Names

When thinking outside the box, it helps to start with a topic or category in mind. Like space or nature, or even locations or other animals.

There are also some human names that have fallen out of fashion or are less commonly used that can make great fun choices too.

Here are my top cute unique cat name ideas.

  1. Alvin
  2. Astrid
  3. Blitz
  4. Blossom
  5. Casino
  6. Chippy
  7. Cliff
  8. Cosmo
  9. Ditzy
  10. Dynamo
  11. Eddie
  12. Ernie
  13. Flynn
  14. Gadget
  15. Hadley
  16. Jazzy
  17. Milo
  18. Nova
  19. Orlando
  20. Patter
  21. River
  22. Rocky
  23. Sebby
  24. Star
  25. Stream
  26. Sucks
  27. Trucker
  28. Trudy
  29. Valley
  30. Zen

If you are a fan of the less than ordinary, check out the rest of our great unique cat names here.

It’s fun to be unusual, but it’s also fun to be funny!

If you want to have a laugh when naming your cat, then why not consider a cute funny cat name instead!

Cute Funny Cat Names

When you’re looking for a name for your name, you might well want something that puts a smile on your face. Or that you can have a giggle over with your friends.

Cute Funny Cat Names - 200 Great Cute Cat Name Ideas and Inspirational Topics

I love cat names that reflect their big cat cousins, and ones that are a little tongue-in-cheek or punny.

There are some hilarious cat names online these days, but not all of them are too cute. In fact, some of them are very funny, but probably not suitable to tell to your Grandma.

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So, here are our favorite family-friendly, cute funny cat names . Which we think tick box of these important naming boxes!

  1. Ally
  2. Binky
  3. Bugsy
  4. Captain
  5. Catnip
  6. Cheetah
  7. Clawde
  8. Clawdia
  9. Dragon
  10. Hairy
  11. Jaws
  12. Lynx
  13. Panther
  14. Prowler
  15. Puma
  16. Rex
  17. Scratchy
  18. Scruffy
  19. Sir Pounce-a-lot
  20. Slinky
  21. Tigger
  22. Tinker
  23. Tiptoe
  24. Tom
  25. Wolfy

Find even more amusing cat names in our funny cat names list here. 

Cat Names By Color

Naming your cat is something that doesn’t have to be done by personality or style. It can be a matter of fur!

In this section we are going to check out some color specific names, from black to white to black and white. Along with some lovely cute grey cat names too.

Cute Names For Black Cats

Black cats come in a gorgeous range of hues from darkest grey to blackest night.

Sadly, black cats often are hardest to home in shelters and tend to be the last pick of the litter when kittens are born.

Which is a total tragedy, as this stunning color really is one of the most dramatic and beautiful shades around.

Cute Black Cat Names - 200 Brilliant Ideas For Cute Cat Names

I love black cats, and names that show off how proud you are of your gorgeous kitties lovely fur could be just what you are looking for.

These are my top picks when it comes to cute black cat names.

  1. Apollo
  2. Bay
  3. Cosmos
  4. Jet
  5. Jupiter
  6. Luna
  7. Magic
  8. Moon
  9. Neptune
  10. Night
  11. Omen
  12. Onyx
  13. Orion
  14. Owl
  15. Peppy
  16. Saturn
  17. Shades
  18. Shadow
  19. Twilight
  20. Twinkle

We’ve got dozens more cute black cat names here too. 

Cute Names For White Cats

Cute names for white cats can come from a lot of places. Personally I love those from the natural world – especially those inspired by white flowers.

Cute Names For White Cats - 200 Cute Cat Names By Topic

Your delicate, graceful little kitty will love any of these cute white cat names.

  1. Angel
  2. Asha
  3. Blondie
  4. Camellia
  5. Chalky
  6. Cloud
  7. Crystal
  8. Diamond
  9. Frosty
  10. Ghost
  11. Jasmine
  12. Lily
  13. Lupine
  14. Milka
  15. Peony
  16. Petal
  17. Rosa
  18. Sapphire
  19. Sky
  20. Snowdrop

And there are plenty more sweet white cat names here as well.

Cute Names For Black and White Cats

Cute black and white cat names can be inspired by their fabulous coats.

Cute Black And White Cat Names - Over 200 Great Ideas

Whether your cat has flecks of black or white, or a perfect tuxedo cat coat. Any of the names below will fit a black and white furry friend well.

  1. Badger
  2. Banksy
  3. Boots
  4. Checkers
  5. Chess
  6. Chester
  7. Dice
  8. Domino
  9. Freckles
  10. Liquorice
  11. Orca
  12. Panda
  13. Patches
  14. Paws
  15. Pingu
  16. Polka
  17. Puffin
  18. Snoopy
  19. Speckle
  20. Zig Zag

And there are hundreds more ideas for your black and white kitten here. 

Cute Grey Kitten Names

Who doesn’t love an adorable gray ball of fluff?

Cute Grey Kitten Names - Over 200 Ideas

Cute grey kitten names are a fun way to celebrate that super silky coat of theirs. From soft chinchilla fur to glorious tabby grey and everything in between.

Here are some cute grey kitten names that you might like to choose.

  1. Chinchilla
  2. Cinder
  3. Dawn
  4. Dusty
  5. Earl
  6. Foggy
  7. Ghost
  8. Gray
  9. Koala
  10. Misty
  11. Pebbles
  12. Roo
  13. Sealy
  14. Silvy
  15. Slate
  16. Smokie
  17. Squirrel
  18. Stirling
  19. Storm
  20. Wolfy

Check out even more adorable grey cat names here. 

What Are The Best Cute Cat Names

Well, that’s the question, isn’t it!

The best names are actually totally subjective.

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My favorite name is unlikely to be the exact same one as yours, but I’m willing to bet we’ll probably like the sound of each other’s choices anyway.

The best cute cat name is the one which you like the most.

One which you will be able to call proudly to greet her, want to share with all of your friends and love for the hopefully 18 long years you will share together.

Don’t worry if you aren’t sold on any of the cute cat names here – you can check out some more fun ideas and get inspired with the 250 Girl Cat Names here.

Does your kitty have a cute cat name that we’ve not included? Why not let us know what it is in the comments box below!

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  5. Apawllo is my cats first name, but when he’s naughty I call him by his full name “Apawllo Orangelo Anderson” 😹. (He’s orange, lol.)

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  10. I named my kittens Simba (brown male) and Cosmo (White female)
    I was going for Cosmo and Gizmo, but Simba just struck when he meowed for the first time and sounded like a little lion.

    Was so glad to see Cosmo in the list of unique names!!!

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  12. I need a name for my new white,red eyed male kitten I’d like the name to begin with a he is very loud and can’t sit still he is 4 days old😁🐱

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  19. My boy cat is named T-bone. That’s the name he had when I adopted him and I thought it was so cute that I kept it.

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    • Thats so funny cause I just said the same name to my husband lol cause his cousins name is Kitty Anne 😂

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  21. I have two male cats. One is a tiger born on my birthday. I named him Regalo which means gift in Spanish and Italian. The other is a 22 pound black fellow that I named Tiny Bear.

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  22. Love the lists! Many names of cats we’ve had over the years! We have two new babies, a calico and little gray and white–both females. Callie and Little Grey — our nod to our Grey’s Anatomy addiction!

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  27. We’ve named our rescue cat Mischief, which shortens to Missy.
    Because she is into everything. Mischief by name, furry wrecking ball by nature!

    But we love her.

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  28. White Fluffy Boy cat Kodiak the Bear Cat and Johnny Snowflake, all Black Samson (my mom’s maiden name) White girls Scout ( To Kill a Mocking Bird) and Delilah. Multi color Precious. Buttons and Bows, Cinders and Bonnie.

    Current Kitties Samson and Delilah. I just got her yesterday, I was also thinking of Clementine.

    I just love my Kitties

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  31. I am picking up two grey female kitties today.
    We have come up with several names but my kids and I just can’t decide on names.
    Love the names of your fur babies.
    I already have moaw moaw (female)
    Hunphrey (male)

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  32. Past abysinians were Rascal. Razzle Dazzle and now RB (red boy) and BiBo. (Big brother). Also had Bear, Monkamonk, Boris (was a Russian Blue). Kiki. Molly Maddie. We had a lot of barn cats. Now there are strays hanging around so naming them. Lola and mama have babies need names

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  34. I can’t decide between shadow smokey and jinx for my new baby kitten he’s a gray/white cat with blue eyes 😅 please help

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  36. I just got 2 kitties thinking to name them Romeo and Juliette but my husband wants to name the male Leo and then I need a name for my Grey female they are furballs love them so much

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  38. What are some good names for a calico? I just adopted 2 year old dilute calico, gray peach and white, long hair, from the animal shelter. She was a “relinquished” and her name was Bell, which I don’t think fits. She is a sweet heart and loves to cuddle and sleep between my legs.

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  40. We have …. Bear, Star, Ghengis, Eddie, Ronnie, Reggie, Roodie, Stan, Oliie, Roly, Meep, Missy Moo, Poppet and Winnie! Yes, we have 14 cats!!

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  44. I just adopted a long haired, 7y/o orange boy. He only has one eye. Thinking of: Rex, Romeo, Dodger, Charlie or Jack.

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  47. -Schmeegal- my baby Siamese
    (Like jeckle & Hyde, but Gollum & schmeegs)

    -Jack- was my b&w bohemuth battle cat

    -Obi- my tabby bobtail mynx

    -chubbs- blackie female w. Longevity

    -theodore- my last tabby until now RIP theo theo-dorable mom called him.

    Current delima:
    [August] Auggie vs PITA
    Tabby baby, I think its a girl, I almost named her lily, im kinda glad I didn’t now that I see how common it is

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  53. I adopted two brothers 3 years ago.maxx and Benny are their names.love them too death.I am fostering three babies we are keeping two girls my daughter named hers Luna,I’m having a problem picking mine.I have four names can’t decided,Mia,Izzy,Lola and jazzy.

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  54. 8 crazy, loving fur babies I Love/Adore to no limits..they complete me..
    “Zoe, Luna, Pawz, Neko, Koti, Charleigh, Gracyn & Majik”..these precious beings are “Connoisseurs of Comfort“..all between the ages of 3-4..will be adding a new addition to our feline family this week with another Siamese kitten..not for sure on her name but leaning towards Bella.

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  56. I have adopted 2 two year old part Siamese cats female and im not sure what to name them they have blue eyes so I was thinking of misty blue and meadow what do you think? Got any other ideas for me something I can remember!

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  61. HELLO I JUST FOUND A SEMI FERAL BABY GIRL. SHE IS TINY AND IM THINKINKING OF CALLING HER..TRINKET? WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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  64. My two adopted cats were already named Deedee and Dexter (think the previous owners were dexters laboratory fans) they are two gorgeous brown tabby cats. Our ginger cat’s name is Huggles. A name I thought is also really cute and hilarious for a naughty kitty is the name Chicken. I want to call my next cat Chicken 😁

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  67. I found a grey and white kitten in my apt complex yesterday when it was snowing outside, she was perched on the neighbors window sill. Don’t know where she came from but I’m naming her lucky, because she was lucky to find a home with animal lovers

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  68. I need a name for a black female kitten for the space coast where I live I’d like to name her after the Spacecoast

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  69. hi i have got a kitten who is male who is all white with a wee fawn tail a wee fawn nose and wee fawn ears what do i call him please

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  70. I just adopted one of a pair from the SPCA. They had named them Nacho and Cheese! I adopted Cheese, he is a flame point Siamese 6 months old and I don’t want to keep the name Cheese!! He is a sweetheart with big blue eyes.

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  71. Awwww! SO CUTE SUSAN!
    Mine are Panda and Bay. Panda is black and white with bright blue eyes and Bay is black with emerald eyes. i also have a springer spaniel called autumn and a chocolate lab called Cadbury. Panda and Bay are best friends with them, despite i adopted them at different times, a achievement i guess! I LOVE the names

    Hazel
    Jinx
    Pancake
    to add a few to the list!

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  72. My kitty escaped our house about two weeks ago, and we are trapping the stray/feral kitties, taking them to be either neutered or spayed then releasing them back into the neighborhood when watch time is up. The very first and only one caught on the first day was a very small kitty. We have come to find out that she is only about 7 months old, and at time of surgery only weighed 3.2 pounds. Well, since we have seen her many times, she is super friendly she is at the ARL to get weight put on, and cleaned up.We are adopting her. Now comes the hard part. A name… She is oddly marked. The top half of her body is black, the bottom half is like a brownish red color and she has a white patch on her neck. Any ideas of names for her would be appreciated as we are having problems coming up with a name for her.

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  73. Our kitties are white, we called them Sugar and Snowy, although I liked the name Lilly. Sugar is pregnant which is why I am searching for cat names. I like the name Sir Breaks-a-lot,it is funny!

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  74. We are getting a female Bengal kitty and stuck for a name. We already have two cats Dora and Timmy and Coco the dog. I’m looking for a name that will blend nicely with the others.

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  75. I might be getting a kitten from my friend. The mom is black and white and the dad is either orange or white, we dont know. What are some good names? Unisex please

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