Funny cat names are great for playful kittens or owners with a sense of humor, and we’ve got the best of the bunch! We will look at why funny names for cats are a great choice, give you lists full of ideas, and even help you to create your own silly cat names too.
Naming your kitty may be no joke, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have some laughs along the way. We’ve got the best ideas — funny female cat names, funny male cat names, etc., from punny to just plain silly — all waiting for you here in this article.
Unique Funny Cat Names
Before we give you lists of funny ideas, how about you try your paw at coming up with your own creative funny names for cats. Start with the puns or plays on cat characteristics. See how many you can come up with. Or pick a totally random theme and run with it. What’s funnier than a cat named after a model of truck, type of cactus or local shopping center? Choose your theme and write it down in the middle of a piece of paper, and around. that theme add everything you can think of related to it. Then try each name on for size. You never know, you might come up with something seriously funny and cool for your kitten!
Top Funny Cat Names
Our thirty favorite hilarious ideas for 2021 are:
- Cat Damon
- Cat Man
- Catniss
- Chairman Meow
- Charles Lickens
- Charlie Catlin
- Cleocatra
- Colin Feral
- David Meowie
- Dog
- Don Drapurr
- Fluffy
- Fuzz Aldrin
- George Pawell
- The Great Catsby
- Jude Paw
- Kitty Purry
- Lion
- Lolcat
- Margaret Scratcher
- Paul McCatney
- Pawdry Hepburn
- Ravenclaw
- Rosa Pawks
- Santa Claws
- Stephen Pawking
- Taylor Pawtner
- Tiger
- Tiger Woods
- Wild Thing
Why Choose a Funny Cat Name?
When it comes to Felis Catus (your moggie’s scientific name!) your cat likely has more than one name. If he has nine lives, it stands to reason that he should have at least as many names, right? Cats were domesticated over 5,000 years ago and were considered sacred to the ancient civilizations in Egypt and China. But there’s no reason their name should be serious!
Cats are comical creatures who can keep us (and themselves!) entertained for hours on end. Is there anything funnier than a ferocious tiny kitten chasing its own tail round and round in circles? Your cat may not be a comedian all on his own. He may even be something of a Serious Sam. But sometimes a serious cat with a punny name just makes the name all the more hilarious. Ready to dive in?
- Funny female cat names
- Funny male cat names
- Names that are a play on words
- Cute and funny ideas
- Hilarious black cat names
- Funny orange cat names
- Silly white cat names
- Fun tabby cat names
- Hilarious calico cat names
- Funny Siamese cat names
- Funny Persian cat names
Funny Female Cat Names
If your kitty is a regular comedienne, you probably could use a list of fabulously funny female cat names or funny girl cat names to choose from, right?
- Abby Tabby
- A-cat-tha Christie
- Alice Millicat
- Boudiccat
- Cat Benetar
- Cat Middleton
- Catniss Everclean
- Catsey Cline
- Cindy Clawford
- Clawdia
- Feline Dion
- Fleas Witherspoon
- Frida Catlo
- Furgie
- Helen Gwynne-Clawn
- Jane Pawsten
- Jennifur
- J. K Growling
- Josephine Catler
- Kitney Spears
- Kitty Poppins
- Lily Purr
- Mariah Hairy
- Margaret Scratcher
- Meowie Antoinette
- Meowley Cyrus
- Oprah Whisker
- Pawdrey Hepburn
- Vera Catkins
- Viclawia
Funny girl cat names are great. But what about the boys?
Funny Male Cat Names
On the other hand, toms can be just as comical. Are you looking for an idea that reflects your male cat’s comedic ability?
- Ali Cat
- Al Pawcino
- Anderson Pooper
- Bing Clawsby
- Bob Scratchit
- Butch Catsidy
- Cat Damon
- Cat Stevens
- Charles Lickens
- Clawdius
- David Kittenstone
- Don Drapurr
- Fidel Catstro
- Frank Lloyd Bite
- Fuzz Aldrin
- J.R.R. Tolkitten
- Leopardo DeCatrio
- Lionel Meowssi
- Meowvin Gaye
- Michael Pawdan
- Mr. Meowgi
- Neil Catrick Harris
- Paw McCartney
- Paw Revere
- Picatso
- Purrnest Hemmingway
- Theoclaw Roosevelt
- Tom Cruise
- Tom Pawyer
- Will Feral
There are plenty of punny ideas out there.
Funny Cat Names – Play on Words
These punny names are clever and funny. Can you think of any others that deserve a place on this list?
- Bagel Face
- Best Fur-end
- Cameow
- Careless Whisker
- Catastrophe
- Catillac
- Catsup
- Cat Sajak
- Catticus
- Cattitude
- Chubby Bunny
- Clawsome
- Fish Bait
- Furmiddable Fury
- Furrari
- Glamourpuss
- Hairy Mulligan
- Kittles
- Kitty Banshee
- Kitty Kitty Bang Bang
- Lucifurr
- Meowsie
- Meowntain
- Meowtini
- Pawden Me
- Pawjamas
- Purrty
- Radiclaw
- Sourpuss
- Thinking Cat
Just because our feline friends are funny doesn’t mean they’re any less cute.
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Cute Funny Cat Names
Here are some adorable ideas that will still bring a smile to your face.
- Abracadabra
- Achoo
- Babaganoosh
- Baboo
- Babushka
- Baldie
- Bink-Bink
- Blimpy
- Butterbean
- Catserole
- David Hasselpoop
- Ebefleazor Scrooge
- Fleas
- Flufferton
- Fuzzinator
- Garfield
- Gizmo
- Hairy Potter
- Hershey
- Just Kitten
- Loco
- Pogo
- Puddy Tat
- Purrito
- Puss in Boots
- Santa Claws
- Tabbytha
- Tina Spay
- Toothless
- Yeti
Some of the best name ideas are inspired by color.
Funny Black Cat Names
Black cats are special and they deserve a comedic name that contrasts with their dark and mysterious allure.
- Blackbeard
- Black Cat Scat
- Black Eyed Pea
- Bo Jangles
- Chimneysweep
- Coals
- Coffeebean
- Diamond
- Earl Grey
- Eight Ball
- Espresso
- Licorice
- Morticia
- Ninja
- Oily
- Oreo
- Panther
- Pearl
- Peppercorn
- Pepsi
- Phantom
- Pirate
- Rainbow
- Raven
- Shadow
- Shady Lady
- Smokey
- Sooty
- Velvet
- Warlock
Take a look at this article for more ideas.
Funny Orange Cat Names
There are some great ideas for orange cats out there. Here are some of our favorites.
- Butterscotch
- Carrot Top
- Cheesey
- Cheeto
- Cherry
- Cinnamon
- Dorito
- Fake Tan
- Fanta
- Flame
- Garfield
- Ginger
- Henry Hissinger
- Hooter
- Jack O Lantern
- Jaffa Cake
- Lemony Snicket
- Marmalade
- Nacho
- O.J.
- Pawsanova
- Pico de Gato
- Puss N Boots
- Ron Fleasly
- Simba
- Strawberry Blonde
- Strawberry Shortcake
- String Cheese
- Tango
- Toulouse (from Aristocats)
And we can’t forget paler kitties!
Funny White Cat Names
Who doesn’t love a pristine, perfect, ivory white cat? Just for fun, let’s give him or her a totally wacky name.
- Alaska
- Al Bino
- Aspirin
- Avalanche
- Beluga
- Bleach
- Boiled Egg
- Chowder
- Cool Whip
- Cottage Cheese
- Cotton Ball
- Elsa
- Floss
- Garlic
- Ice Ice Baby
- Marshmallow
- Mashed Potato
- Milk
- Miraclaw
- Olaf
- Q-tip
- Sir Coconut
- Snowman
- Snow Storm
- Snow White
- Sour Cream
- Tic Tac
- Toothpaste
- Twinkletoes
- Vodka
Or maybe you’ve got a cat with a beautiful tabby pattern coat?
Funny Tabby Cat Names
Tabbies are a whole lot of fun. The right name can really help them stand out.
- Badger
- Barcode
- Barfolomeow
- Bob Scratchit
- Bullseye
- Bumblebee
- Camouflage
- Candycane
- Checkers
- Chevron
- Chipmunk
- Colin Furrth
- Crosswalk
- Gigabyte
- Jailbird
- Linguine
- Mackerel
- Motley
- Paw Newman
- Pebbles
- Puddy Tat
- Shabby
- Skunk
- Splatter
- Spot
- Stripes
- Sushi
- Tabitha
- Tux
- Zebra
Or maybe your cat has a beautiful and interesting calico coloring!
Funny Calico Cat Names
Calicos are funny looking (can I say that?). Of course, they’re funny looking in the most adorably cute way! Use their pattern as inspiration for a hilarious name idea!
- Abbie Dabbie Doo
- Amaretto
- Art
- Autumn
- Bandit
- Biscuit
- Callie
- Caterpillar
- Cat Winslett
- Chewbacca
- Crash
- David Meowie
- Dot-Dot
- Facepaint
- Galaxy
- Jelly Bean
- Kaleidoscope
- Marble
- Moustache
- Painting
- Patches
- Patchwork
- Splotches
- Spot
- Taffy
- Tango
- Taz
- Tempurra
- Tortoise
- Twix
Your cat’s color isn’t the only thing that can be great inspiration. What about their breed?
Funny Siamese Cat Names
Originally from Siam, now called Thailand, the Siamese cat is mysteriously enigmatic with its high-pitched meow and ocean-blue eyes.
- Adele
- Alan Carr
- Catalie Portman
- Catmando
- Catzilla
- Chatterbox
- Cheeky
- Clown
- Diva
- Empress
- Freddie Purrcury
- Ghost
- Joker
- Katbuki
- Leopard Nimoy
- Luke Skywhisker
- Noisy
- Pad Thai
- Pawverotti
- Purrsnickity
- Rascal
- Sassy
- Screamer
- Shadow
- Shun Gon (from Aristocats)
- Singer
- Socks
- Tempurra
- Velcro
- Whispurr
Another popular breed is the fluffy Persian.
Funny Persian Cat Names
This beautiful feline represents one of the oldest known breed of cats and is associated with the Egyptian Pharaohs.
- Catacomb
- Catpernicus
- Chewbacca
- Cleocatra
- Copy Cat
- Cottonbud
- Demi Meower
- Fuzzball
- Hagrid
- Hedgehod
- Heidi
- Jaspurr
- Leonardo DeFuzzy
- Mammoth
- Monster
- Mop
- Mufasa
- Mullet
- Pancake
- Perm
- Puma Thurman
- Razzmatazz
- Shakespurr
- Splat
- Static
- Sulley
- Tumbleweed
- Veronicat
- Whispurr
- Yeti
Which Name Did You Choose?
When it comes to hilarious names for our pets, we’re really only limited by our imagination, and our funny bones.
There’s just something about making a silly joke and allowing your best furry friend to share it with you!
No matter what type of cat you have, or whether they’re a comedian, a straight man, or an appreciative audience member, surely one of these names was the cat’s meow!
What’s your cat called? We’d love to hear your own ideas for cat names. Let us know in the comments below!
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References and Further Reading
- Saito, S. ‘Vocal Recognition of Owners by Domestic Cats (Felis Catus)’, Animal Cognition (2013)
- Muth, F. ‘What We Understand About Cats and What They Understand About Us’, Scientific American (2016)
- Borkfelt, S. ‘What’s In A Name? Consequences of Naming Non-Human Animals’, Animals (Basel), (2011)
- Litchfield, C. (et al), ‘The Feline Five: An Exploration Of Personality In Cats’, Plos One (2017)
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I have Dusty D’Furrball…. my grey love!
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I had a litter of Siamese kittens that needed names. Mom was Ming Ming and the sister was Mei Mei (means Sister!) I lived it. I has a Siamese cat that lives outside. His name is Chandler Bing but I call him Chan Bing for short. Sounds Asian right?
cool!
Maine coon cat names;
Spyke Millacoon
Fu-man coon
Mila Coonus
Sean Coonery
Matrix
My current cat’s name is Kevin, but RIP Georgie, Piinky, Meowcome X, and Sniggy AKA S-Dot. Hopefully there’s a gangster cat heaven.
I live at the coast & have Purrsea Louise
Omg my friend has a classic orange tabby named Toulouse ? Cause she loves the Aristocats
I had mice and got two cats, a brother and sister. We named them Spic and Span. They (and us) didn’t know who was who, so we just called them Spic and -spikken – and they both came
Our all white cats name is salty
NEED MORE LEONARDO DEFUZZY!!!!! ALSO PAUL MCATNEY!
New name suggestion:
Simon Growl
Who the heck is simon!?!?!
Had a Calico named Ufda (it’s kinda Norwegian for “Oy vey!”)
That’s my moms cats name!!! We are all Norwegian so we thought this was cute!
When a friend got two new kittens, and said hmm, what shall I name them, her boyfriend being a smartass, laughed and said, just call them dog food.
So she did. Kibbles and Bits
We have Cindi Pawpurr
Had a cat years ago with extra toes so he was named Toomany. When asked to accept other pets we said, “Sorry, but we already have Toomany.” It worked.
Heidi??
Keeps hiding in really good spots. That’s our kitten’s name…after she hid in a bed base and went to sleep there…
We have a tuxedo cat named Fluffzers, Fluffy for short. She is very sweet and kooky and deserves her name. She really is the purrrfect pet.
Awesome dude
Dope man!!!!!!!!!
Hillary Kitten
Michael Catson
My cat’s name is Yoyo. He might respond to his first name (if he feels like it). But he thinks his last name is DoYouWantATreat? He always comes to that.
My cat is named BAMBOOZLE
I had a cat named Kitty Chesney years ago
I have a cat named Dogston.
Wicked man,just wicked
I have two kittens named Snickers and rolo. Named after chocolate,of corse.
Name suggest:Jessie Furrming,Michael Catson
#CATSRULE
I’v got myself a tabby named li’l Elvis.
He’s the king of the castle
Ed Scraching
Tate Pawcrae
Arriana yawnde
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