Famous cat names

A Dutch cat actor — perhaps one of cinema's most distinguished feline performers

Agrippa: Roman cognomen possibly meaning 'born feet first'; Romanov: Russian imperial dynasty

Chinese name — likely meaning or etymology unknown without more cultural context

Named after Koko the gorilla's beloved kitten companion in the 1980s

Apple of the moon — a legendary cat in Greek tales

Short form of Archibald, from Germanic roots meaning 'bold' or 'genuine'

Two bright stars — Arcturus (guardian of the bear) and Aldebaran (the eye of Taurus) — combined with a surname

The great lion of Narnia in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia

The wise black panther mentor in The Jungle Book

Diminutive of Bérard or informal form of Robert — a pet's familiar name

German surname derived from 'beer' and 'baum' (tree)

South Korean cat influencer and social media celebrity with a devoted online following

The gray-and-black kitten in Disney's The Aristocats

From Hindi/Urdu billi, meaning cat

The cursed black cat in Hocus Pocus

A name descriptively referring to a black or very dark-colored animal.

A personal pet name, combining the common English given name Bobby with the Indonesian surname Kertanegara.

A whimsical military-vegetable hybrid name — part rank, part cruciferous plant

A compound name blending 'Brownie' (small household spirit or brown-colored creature) with 'Still' (calm, motionless)

One who browses — a digital or literal explorer of spaces, pages, or environments

Armored warrior woman; one of the Valkyries in Germanic/Norse mythology

Prim's grumpy ginger cat in The Hunger Games

Dutch: 'neighborhood cat Bledder' — a local, beloved alley cat with a name and reputation

From Persian via Greek, meaning 'treasurer' or 'keeper of treasure' — popularized by the friendly ghost character

A playful blend of 'cat' and 'commando'

A bright orange cheese-flavored snack, or a shortening of the brand name

French diminutive of 'chou' (cabbage or sweetheart) — an affectionate, cutesy pet name

The cat in Stephen King's Pet Sematary

Military-style title combined with a cat's iconic vocalisation; playful human name for a real record-breaking cat

A textured cotton fabric with distinctive ridged pile

A light, airy dessert made from whipped cream and pastry—soft and delicate like a kitten

A military cat companion during the Crimean War, noted for his service with British forces

Hermione's half-Kneazle from Harry Potter

A curious nature combined with the legendary name of Princess Zelda from video games

A domestic cat landrace native to the island of Cyprus

Supplanter

Gift of God — from Greek doron (gift) and theios (of God)

The mother cat in Disney's The Aristocats

Dusty: from dust or grayish color; Klepto: compulsive thief, from Greek kleptes

Japanese god of good fortune, abundance, and commerce

A cat residing in an embassy, particularly Julian Assange's well-known companion

From Latin 'Aemilia', derived from the Roman family name Aemilius

Greek god of love, desire, and attraction; later romanticized as Cupid in Roman tradition

Ezekiel is Hebrew for 'God strengthens'; Romanov references the Russian imperial dynasty

Pseudonym for a tabby cat who co-authored scientific papers on low-temperature physics with his owner Jack Hetherington

Social media handle combining 'famous' with the name Niki, identifying a celebrated Instagram cat

Traditional English given name, likely derived from Francis or Francesca

Colloquial term for a chubby or rotund person or animal; in this case, an affectionate descriptor

French diminutive of Félicité, meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'

Felix the Cat — silent-film era cartoon star

Geppetto's tuxedo cat in Pinocchio

Polish diminutive form of 'fil' (thread) or a term of endearment for a small creature

Norman-origin prefix meaning 'son of' — derived from Old French 'fils'

Likely Old Norse or Middle English origin, possibly meaning 'waterfall' or 'ditch'

Frank: Germanic 'free man'; Louie: Germanic 'famous warrior'

Fred: Germanic 'peaceful ruler'; 'Undercover' suggests mystery and hidden identity

Diminutive of Frederick; Germanic 'peaceful ruler'

Goddess of love — her chariot was pulled by cats

Modern internet celebrity — the world's angriest cat, known for perpetual scowling

The lasagna-loving comic strip cat

From Greek meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'

From place name: 'stone' or rocky outcrop where 'glad' (kite, bird) frequents; or simply a surname from a place

Turkish or local name of unclear etymology; became famous through one beloved cat

A cat with a golden or cream-colored coat

A wild, absurdist character and Muppet known for reckless stunts and loyalty

Tardar Sauce — internet meme legend

From Old English: 'crooked field' or homestead in a bend

Hamish is the Scottish form of James, meaning 'supplanter'

Flower

Short form of Henry, meaning 'estate ruler'

French diminutive of Henry; popularized by the ennui-filled animated cat character Henri, le Chat Noir

Medieval English occupational name for a person who tends hedges or works with animals

From Germanic 'hun' (bear cub) and 'frid' (peace) — peaceful warrior

South Asian nation and subcontinent; also a place-inspired name

Short form of Gerald or Jerome, meaning 'spear ruler' or 'sacred name' from Greek and Germanic roots

Yiddish diminutive of 'ketser' (kitten) — a term of endearment for a small cat

'Kiisu' and 'Miisu' are Estonian onomatopoeia evoking a cat's meow — a playful, doubled cat-sound name

Korean onomatopoeia evoking a cat's purring or meowing sound — a doubled, playful cat vocalization

Japanese word combining 'ko' (small) and 'tora' (tiger), meaning little tiger

The wandering cat in the film Two Brothers

Shortened form of Lawrence, from Latin meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurel-crowned'

Lion — popular Spanish boy's name and the zodiac constellation

Leonidas: 'lion-like,' from Greek; Romanov: imperial Russian family name

Internet-famous cat with a permanent kitten appearance

Short form of Olivia or Livia, from Latin meaning 'olive' or 'the living one'

Internet meme of a hilariously elongated feline stretched across a road

A Chinese cat name; 'lou' may reference attraction or enthusiasm in Mandarin

From Latin 'Lucanus' meaning 'from Lucania' (a region in Italy); also means 'bringer of light'

Moon — also the most popular cat name in many US cities

Himalayan fashion cat who became an Instagram and Facebook sensation, known for her glamorous lifestyle.

Stone often veined or mottled with color; metamorphic rock prized for sculpture

The white kitten in The Aristocats

Round — also the name of a famous YouTube cat

Russian nesting dolls, each containing progressively smaller figures — a symbol of nested wholeness and tradition.

The sound a domestic cat makes

The giant cat villain in The LEGO Ninjago Movie

Character from Grey's Anatomy, chosen by Taylor Swift for her cat

Legendary wizard and sorcerer from Arthurian legend

Japanese for 'mandarin orange' — also the name of a beloved Taiwanese railway stationmaster cat

Short form of Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God' — name of the famous British Museum guard cat

Diminutive of Michael, meaning 'who is like God'

Diminutive meaning 'one-thousandth' or short form of Millicent, meaning 'strong in labor'

The bored boy in Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth

Polish or Eastern European word meaning 'house cat' or a pet form of a diminutive name

Japanese name meaning 'cat' or a pet form combining 'mi' (beautiful/three) and 'suke' (helper/assistance)

Soft hand coverings, or patches of white on a cat's paws

Mochi (rice cake) combined with 'maru' (a suffix meaning round or whole)

Named after morris dancing or the name Morris (Old French for 'dark-skinned'). Famous as the 9Lives cat food mascot.

A notable early famous cat, referenced in historical records.

A female cat from the same lineage or household as Mr Bett's Tortoise.

First cloned cat, created via somatic cell nuclear transfer using a green fluorescent protein marker gene

Spokescat for pet accessories brand Five Pet Place, playfully referencing nuts or walnuts

Filch's cat in Harry Potter

A revered Islamic cat — companion to the Prophet Muhammad.

The lion king and father of Simba in The Lion King

Mugi (麦) means barley in Japanese — also a character in a Japanese musical band.

A notable mouser at the British Cabinet Office in Munich — the title 'Mouser' emphasizes practical rat-catching.

Warrior or martial artist — named after the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

Modern diminutive, possibly derived from Michaela or Mika — exact etymology unclear.

Myōbu (命婦) is a court rank; Otodo likely refers to a specific cat owned by Emperor Ichijo.

Simba's lifelong companion and queen in The Lion King

Nala means lion in Swahili, popularized by The Lion King.

A Siamese-descended cat of notable ancestry, famous from early cat documentation

Known for her surreal self-portrait series 'Falling and Catching My Body'; her feline name reflects her artistic vision

Old English patronymic; son of Neil or Neal

From Latin 'honor' — meaning honorable or renowned

A Finnish cat who inspired the creation of the character Carrot

A Lithuanian cat who became a symbol of national broadcasting independence

A warming spice — warm, comforting, and long-lasting

Olivia from the Latin 'oliva' (olive); Benson is Taylor Swift's surname for her tabby cat

Descriptive name referring to a cat with orange or ginger-colored fur

Diminutive form of orange, denoting a cat with orange or ginger coloring

From Germanic roots meaning 'famous in the land' — a noble, classical given name

From Germanic/Irish roots, possibly meaning 'divine spear' or 'warrior friend'

Nickname referring to paws or feet; playful reference to a cat's locomotion

English place name; 'farmstead of the palmer' (pilgrim or palm-bearer)

A tuxedo cat famous in early Hollywood cinema

Modern diminutive, possibly from Peter; seventh Chief Mouser to the British Cabinet Office

From Greek 'petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'; second Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office

From Greek 'petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'; fifth Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office

From Greek 'petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'; sixth Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office

From Greek 'petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'; notable cricket ground cat at Lord's in London

A small seed, or a sharp sound; short form suggesting diminutiveness

A single dot of light or color; the smallest unit of a digital image

A bright red flower, also the name of the world's oldest cat as of 2014

A playful royal title paired with an affectionate descriptor of bulk or weight

A term of endearment for pumpkin, suggesting warmth, roundness, and sweetness

The swashbuckling cat from Shrek and his spin-off films

Princess Jasmine's pet tiger in Aladdin

Short form of Reginald, from Latin meaning 'royal ruler' or 'regal'

From French Rémy, derived from Latin Remigius meaning 'oarsman' or 'one who rows'

The Bengal tiger in Yann Martel's Life of Pi

Italian surname; also a famous rat puppet character from The Muppets

Famous Germanic name meaning 'famous wolf' — a strong, wild name for a memorable cat

Named for a specific location, suggesting feline independence and a particular place to call home

Fragments of stone or debris; suggests resilience and strength

Diminutive Russian form suggesting 'reddish' or 'rustic'—a humble, approachable name

The talking black cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Diminutive of Samuel or Samantha — popularized as a standalone, friendly name

One of the tiger cub brothers in the film Two Brothers

Japanese name combining 'san' (three) and 'jūrō' (ten-year-old boy) — traditionally a masculine given name

The villainous lion in The Lion King

English color-based surname meaning 'one who wears scarlet cloth'

Compound name blending the color scarlet with the concept of magical enchantment

One who scoots or moves quickly; also a small motorized vehicle

Member of the Japanese rock band Harikiri Ballet, who rose to fame through social media

A beloved mascot cat of the Turkish political party CHP (Republican People's Party)

The Bengal tiger antagonist in The Jungle Book

White cat — combines shiro (white) and neko (cat) in Japanese

The lion prince of The Lion King

From Middle English meaning 'simple' or 'innocent' — a diminutive form suggesting a small or gentle creature

Compound name: 'Sister' denotes affection or companionship; 'Cream' references a light color or soft, creamy appearance

A streak or blot of dirt or marking; a mark that is not clean or precise

The Simpsons family cat

The family cat in E.B. White's Stuart Little

A fictional place name combining 'sock' and the place-name suffix '-ington'

The white-pawed cat in Beverly Cleary's Socks

French: 'mouse street' or 'mouse alley'

Glittering or shining particles or sequins that sparkle

A cat characterized by vertebral or spine-related anatomical features or deformity

Crown or wreath — from Greek 'stephanos'

A surname, here immortalized by a real cat who became honorary mayor of an Alaskan town

A playful compound: Sütterlin (a German calligraphic script) + Scat (quick movement, jazz improvisation) + Katz (German for cat)

From Greek sibulla, meaning prophetess or oracle — a woman with supernatural foresight

Looney Tunes cat — "Sufferin' succotash!"

Japanese masculine name meaning warrior or fierce — traditionally a strong, resolute name

Jewel or ball in Japanese — a station cat beloved by commuters at Kishi Station.

The Siamese cat in The Incredible Journey

Star in Sanskrit; also a prominent name in Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend.

Repetitive, playful name referencing the thinking cat character

The alley cat in The Aristocats

The tabby cat in One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Tiger-like cat character, name suggests feline strength and wild ancestry

A name with uncertain etymology; possibly a pet-name variant of 'Tib' or relating to a domestic creature

Diminutive form suggesting something small, tidy, or fidgety — a playful, affectionate pet name

Tiffany (from Greek 'theophania,' manifestation of God); Two marks her as a successor or second cat of that name

French feminine diminutive of 'tigre' (tiger) — a small, striped, tiger-like creature

A chewy confection made from sugar and butter — something sweet, sticky, and hard to resist

From Tom and Jerry

Possibly derived from Italian 'tomba' (tomb/grave), or a pet-name variant; etymology uncertain

A beloved orange tabby cat immortalized as a street icon of Istanbul, known for his relaxed lounging pose

The orange painter-kitten in The Aristocats

A cat known for controlling the rodent population at Glenturret Distillery in Perthshire, Scotland

A short, punchy name suggesting cleverness, agility, or a cat with personality and surprises

A fish; also the name of an internet-famous black cat known for his grumpy expression and devoted following on social media

Black-and-white coat pattern named after formal evening wear; a whimsical nod to the famous mayoral candidate

The morning and evening star, named for the Roman goddess of love

From Old English meaning 'well-fortified stronghold' or 'bright fortress'

Graceful tree, often associated with feline grace

Pet form of Winifred, meaning 'blessed peacemaker'

Named after Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind, spring, and renewal.

A fastening device with interlocking teeth; metaphorically suggests quickness and energy.