Persian Cat Names

Are you looking for inspiring Persian cat names for your new Persian kitten or cat?

Here are over 200 of the best Persian cat names to get your creative juices flowing.

As you go through our suggestions, why not jot down the ones you like best and use them to compile your own Persian cat names list?

You can then whittle the names down to a few that you think would best suit your new kitty.

Finally, choose the name that’s purrfect for your pet!

Naming your Persian cat

Choosing a name for any new pet is fun, but it’s important to get it right.

After all, just like your gorgeous new Persian cat or kitten, the name you decide on will be for life!

You may have a name in mind for your new pet before you even collect him or her.

However, in many cases, your cat’s looks or personality will often choose their name for you!

Finding inspiration for cute Persian cat names

You might want to name your Persian kitten after your favorite film star, a singer, a family member, or even your best friend.

Perhaps you’re inspired by your cat’s looks or their eyes?

Maybe you like the idea of a name that reflects your Persian cat’s heritage.

Settling on a Persian kitten name

With limitless options to consider, how on earth do you choose?

Sometimes, the right name will just “click”.

For example, when I was a child, our family was “adopted” by a stray Persian cat who just turned up on our doorstep one day.

He was a solid grey Persian with the most gorgeous two-toned eyes.

Right away, I knew he just had to be called Smokey.

The name suited his color and the way he had mysteriously appeared, just like a puff of smoke!

Try to choose a Persian kitten name that you’re comfortable with and that is easy for your pet to learn.

Short names often work best for this reason.

However, don’t be afraid to choose a longer name if you find one you like, and perhaps shorten it to a nickname that your new Persian playmate can quickly learn and respond to.

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Persian cat names list

One good method for name selection can be to break down your ideas into separate categories.

That’s what we’ve done in this article to help you get started.

Read on for inspiration and ideas!

Persian cat features

So, let’s get started by looking at Persian cats’ features and personality traits, which can often be a source of inspiration for names.

The Persian cat is a pedigree pet with fine ancestry!

As their name suggests, Persian cats are thought to hail from Persia (now known as Iran).

However, some historians think that the exotic Persian cat may have its ancestral roots in ancient Egypt.

Persians are very distinctive with long, glamorous coats and trademark flattened faces.

Their eyes can be blue, green, copper-colored, and every variation in between.

Some Persian cats even have eyes of different colors; Smokey had one blue eye and one green one!

Persian cat personality

Persian cats of both sexes are well-known for having gentle, laid-back personalities.

Much of a typical Persian’s day is spent chilling-out, interspersed with short playtime periods.

Although your Persian pal will “talk” to you, you won’t be alarmed by lots of intrusive noise, as a Persian’s meow is soft and quiet.

Most Persian cats are loyal and friendly, enjoying the company and attention of their human owners.

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They love to be cuddled and gently groomed.

So, now you’ve got the picture of what your Persian cat will be like, it’s time to think of a name!

Persian cat names male

When it comes to choosing Persian cat names for boys, we’ve taken into consideration their rich heritage and rather haughty appearance, as well as their long, silky coats and laid-back character.

These suggestions are for quite formal sounding names (we’ll look at some cute names for Persian cats later in this article):

• Abbas
• Adonis
• Aladdin
• Amir
• Arthur
• Basil
• Bijan
• Boots
• Cassidy
• Elvis
• Garfield
• Hamid
• Hunter
• Leo
• Luxor
• Lynx
• Mozart
• Mr Jinx
• Pharaoh
• Rah
• Sphinx
• Sylvester
• Tigger
• Titan
• Xerxes

Persian cat names female

If you are trying to decide on Persian cat names for a girl, these feline ladies’ glamorous looks are reflected in the names we’ve suggested:

• Afina
• Aime
• Akira
• Allie
• Aphrodite
• Astral
• Babette
• Baby
• Bardot
• Beauty
• Beauty
• Champagne
• Chloe
• Clara
• Cleo
• Crystal
• Duchess
• Gucci
• Lady
• Mystique
• Perrier
• Prosecco
• Sheba
• Tiara
• Tinkerbell

Grey Persian cat names

Grey Persian cats inspire lots of ideas for suitable names.

Here are just a few that you might like:

• Stormy
• Foggy
• Smokey
• Skye
• Misty
• Woodsmoke
• Greystone
• Cloudy
• Thunder
• Darcas
• Cinders
• Earl Grey
• Ashley
• Blade
• Cinderella
• Cenizo
• Carbon
• Esprit
• Elephant
• Granite
• Grigio
• Koala
• Hazy Fantazie
• Macy
• Lun

Blue Persian cat names

Blue Persian cats are actually a shade of grey in colour, but these names reflect their true identity:

• Bleu
• Bluebell
• Seaside
• Captain
• Peacock
• Sapphire
• Shadow
• Indigo
• Astral
• Periwinkle
• Diesel
• Azul

White Persian cat names

There are lots of names that would suit a white female Persian cat and a white male Persian cat or kitten.

Here are a few name ideas that you might find appealing:

• Arctic
• Avalanche
• Bianca
• Blanche
• Blizzard
• Bridie
• Chalky
• Confetti
• Everest
• Fluffy
• Frosty
• Gandalf
• Ghost
• Glamour
• Ice
• Ivory
• Jack (like Jack Frost!)
• January
• Lacey
• Lunar
• Mr/Miss Frosty
• Nimbus
• Phantom
• Polar
• Santa
• Snowball
• Snowflake
• Winter

Brown Persian cat names

Persian cats also come in a delicious chocolate brown color, leaving plenty of scope for suitable names.

Here are few suggestions that you might like:

• Brownie
• Cadbury
• Caramel
• Chocolate
• Earl Gray
• Earthy
• Gravy
• Latte
• Mocha
• Peanut
• Reece
• Sahara
• Snickers
• Teak
• Toastie
• Truffles
• Twinkie
• Velvet
• Woody

Black Persian cat names

Black Persian cats have a definite air of mystery about them, as well as being totally beautiful!

Here’s a selection of names that we thought would suit a black Persian cat:

• Witch
• Midnight
• Jet
• Blackie
• Noire
• Ebony
• Magic
• Hogwarts (named after Harry Potter’s School of Wizardry)
• Harry (see above!)
• Halloween
• Panther
• Omen
• Batman
• Rocky
• Obsidian
• King Coal
• India
• Lucifer
• Dirty Harry
• Shadow
• Boogie Man
• Liquorice
• Guinness
• Coca Cola
• Morticia

Take a look at more black cat name ideas here.

Persian cat names based on eye color

Persian cats can have blue, green, or copper-colored eyes.

This feature can be a great source of inspiration for names.

What do you think of these ideas?

• Topaz
• Cobalt
• Neptune
• Azure
• Emerald
• Ivy
• Copper
• Lapis
• Onyx
• Pumpkin pie
• Sapphire
• Envy
• Jealous
• Gem
• Tiger’s Eye
• Amber
• Aventurine
• Goldstone
• Jade
• Quartz
• Tourmaline

Cute Persian cat names

Persian cats are adorably cute, regardless of whether they’re full-grown adults or kittens!

For this section, we’ve taken inspiration from their appearance and personality traits, rather than just their color.

We think these would make perfect names for male and female Persian kittens:

• Bubbles
• Coco
• Cupcake
• Furbaby
• Gatsby
• Golly
• Kitty Cat
• Meow-Meow
• Mewington
• Munchkin
• Noodles
• Pixie
• Prince Charming
• Snickers
• Snuggles
• Mr/Mrs Fluffy

Funny Persian cat names

Now, although Persians can appear rather “high and mighty” at first, they can have amusing characters, especially as kittens.

You can reflect this in your choice of name.

Here are a few funny Persian cat names to conjure with:

• Boss Cat
• Catastrophe
• Catzilla
• Clawsome
• Great Catsby
• Her/His Majesty
• iCat
• King Tutankittycatamoon (nickname King Tut)
• Mr President
• Octopussy
• Putin
• Santa Claws
• Trump
• Your Royal Highness

Best Persian cat names

When it comes to choosing the best names for Persian cats, we’ve looked at many different approaches that you can take.

Perhaps you like the idea of naming your Persian cat or kitten to reflect his or her color.

Maybe you would prefer to choose a name that harks back to your kitty’s heritage and exotic ancestry.

The list that we’ve put together is really intended to inspire and get you thinking along the right lines for choosing the perfect name for your feline friend, although it would be wonderful if you did choose one of our suggestions for your new Persian cat or kitten!

Please be sure to tell us in the comments section below what purrfect Persian name you plump for!

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