Cat names by style
| Style | Examples |
|---|---|
| Popular | Luna, Oliver, Leo, Milo, Bella, Simba |
| Food | Mochi, Biscuit, Pumpkin, Oreo, Nacho, Cocoa |
| Funny | Chairman Meow, Purrlock Holmes, Catniss Everdeen, Kevin |
| Nature | Maple, Clover, Storm, Onyx, Eclipse, Juniper |
| Mythology | Athena, Bastet, Freya, Odin, Nyx, Apollo |
| Classic | Felix, Tabby, Patches, Socks, Tigger, Sooty |
| Unique | Ziggy, Pixel, Nimbus, Vesper, Yuzu, Zephyr |
| Famous | Garfield, Salem, Crookshanks, Jiji, Stubbs, Larry |
How to use the cat name generator
- Choose a style, a gender and your cat’s coat color, or leave them on Any.
- Press Generate to get five names at a time.
- Say each name out loud and watch which one your cat reacts to.
- Copy your shortlist or share the link with your family to vote.
Names for black, orange and white cats
Pick a coat color to see names that suit it, plus names that work for any cat. Black cats get names like Onyx, Midnight, Salem, Licorice and Nyx; orange cats Nacho, Pumpkin, Simba, Cheeto and Garfield; white cats Mochi, Snowball, Marshmallow and Nimbus; grey cats Smokey, Storm and Pebble; and tuxedo cats Oreo, Socks, Felix and Sylvester.
Famous cat names
The Famous style lists real and fictional famous cats with who they are, such as Larry, Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street since 2011, Stubbs, the honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service and Goose from Captain Marvel.
Names for two cats
Adopting a bonded pair or two kittens from the same litter? The Names for two cats tab suggests matching pairs such as Salt & Pepper, Mac & Cheese, Sherlock & Watson and Lilo & Stitch.
Tips for naming a cat
- Short names with one or two syllables are easiest for cats to recognise.
- Names ending in an “ee” sound (Ollie, Mochi) catch a cat’s attention well.
- Avoid names that sound like everyday commands such as “no” or “down”.
Frequently asked questions
How many cat names are in the generator?
208 names in 8 styles, plus 25 matching pairs for two cats. Every name is tagged boy, girl or unisex and with the coat colors it suits.
What are good names for a black cat?
Try Onyx, Midnight, Salem, Licorice, Raven, Nyx or Vesper. Set Coat color to Black to see all of them, along with names that suit any cat.
What are good boy and girl cat names?
Set Gender to Boy or Girl. Popular boy names include Oliver, Leo and Milo; popular girl names include Luna, Bella and Cleo. Unisex names are included in both.
Can I get names for two cats?
Yes. The Names for two cats tab suggests matching pairs such as Salt & Pepper or Sherlock & Watson.
Are the famous cats real?
Some are real, such as Larry of Downing Street, Stubbs of Talkeetna and Grumpy Cat, and the rest are well-known fictional cats. Each one says who it is.