Cat Names
Browse cat names with meaning, origin and personality fit — from classic to unusual. Currently 49 names in this category, with new entries added regularly.
Ash
The ash tree; grey-coated
Basil
Kingly, royal; the herb
Beans
Small, quirky nickname
Biscuit
Warm, homely nickname
Boots
White-tipped paws
Cinder
Ash-grey; ember remnants
Cinnamon
The warm spice; reddish coat
Clementine
Mild, merciful
Cleo
Short for Cleopatra; glory
Cleopatra
Glory of the father; the Egyptian queen
Coco
Diminutive, playful sound
Felix
Happy, fortunate
Ginger
The spice; orange coat
Jasper
Bringer of treasure
Kiki
Chrysanthemum; playful sound
Leo
Lion
Luna
Moon
Marble
Swirled coat pattern; like the stone
Midnight
The darkest hour; jet black coat
Milo
Merciful, soldier
Miso
Warm, comforting nickname
Mochi
The soft rice cake; sweet and round
Momo
Peach; a symbol of good fortune
Muffin
Warm, sweet nickname
Nala
Gift; beloved
Nutmeg
The warm spice
Olive
The olive tree; peace
Oliver
Olive tree; peace
Panther
Sleek and powerful wild cat
Patches
Multi-colored coat
Pepper
Spirited, sharp
Pickles
Playful, quirky nickname
Poppy
The poppy flower
Pumpkin
Warm, round, autumnal
Salem
Peace
Shadow
A dark silhouette; mysterious
Simba
Lion
Smokey
Grey-coated, hazy
Snowball
Pure white coat
Storm
Tempest; powerful weather
Suki
Beloved
Tabby
Striped coat pattern
Tiger
Striped like the wild cat; fierce
Truffle
Rich, earthy delicacy
Whiskers
Playful, descriptive nickname
Willa
Resolute protector
Willow
The willow tree; grace
Ziggy
Victorious protector
Ziva
Radiance, brilliance