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125 Famous Cat Names: Our Top Picks for Your Popular Cat
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When you get a new kitten, you'll need to decide on a name, but how do you pick the perfect name? There are so many to choose from! Naming your cat after a famous feline is an excellent place to start. These names come from cats in movies, television, books, throughout history, or cats that became internet famous. There are several famous cats in the world, so there are plenty of names from which to choose.
Searching for famous cats can be a long process, so we’ve created this list of 125 famous cat names. You’ll find famous cats from Garfield to Socks here, so get started to find the best name for your new feline friend!
How to Name Your Cat
Naming your cat is a very individual experience. Some people like to look at names purely by gender, but we recommend considering your cat when naming them. Their appearance and personality can play a big part in choosing the correct title. After all, if you have a kitten with a quiet, cuddly nature, selecting a name that’s on the wild side, like “Simba,” may not be a good fit.
What words come to mind when you see your kitten? A bright, fun name could work well if the words you immediately think of all have lots of energy. If the words that come to mind are reminiscent of “King or Queen of the household,” you might want to look at something more on the diva or royal side.
There is also the decision of whether to call them by a more traditional cat name like “Mittens” or go for something more unique or unusual. Taking your kitty’s appearance and personality into account will go a long way in helping you choose a name you’ll both love!
Cat Names from Disney Movies
Do you have a fondness for Disney movies? Then why not name your feline friend after one of these famous Disney kitties? Whether your cat is fierce and wild or sweet and playful, you’ll find a name on this list that fits them perfectly.
- Bagheera
- Berlioz
- Binx
- Charlie
- Clawhauser
- Duchess
- Figaro
- Kiara
- King Leonidas
- Marie
- Mochi
- Mufasa
- Nala
- Oliver
- Pepita
- Rajah
- Rufus
- Sassy
- Sassy
- Shere Khan
- Simba
- T'Challa
- Thomasina
- Tigger
- Toulouse
- Winkie
- Zira
Cat Names from Film
If Disney movies aren’t your jam, but you still like the idea of famous cat names from films, there are several other movie cats that you can consider. Whether your feline friend is an old-school diva or a modern mischief-maker, you’ll find many unique and fun names here! (Mr. Bigglesworth, anyone?)
- Baby
- Butch
- Dandelo
- Déju Vu
- Duchess
- Floyd
- Jonesy
- Meowthra
- Milo
- Bigglesworth
- Bitey
- Neutron
- Snowbell
- Tonto
Cat Names from Television
Maybe your kitty has more of a TV star attitude than that of a film diva. If that’s the case, there are a host of famous cats on television from which you can choose a name. Whether your pet has more of a vintage vibe, acts as your witchy familiar, or enjoys reigning like royalty, these names have you covered.
- Baba
- Bandit
- Bast
- Lord Tubbington
- Lucky
- Midnight
- Mimsie
- Miss Kitty Fantastico
- Monkey
- Pandora
- Rusty
- Salem
- Ser Pounce
- Spot
- Zazzles
Cat Names from Cartoons and Books
Famous felines are everywhere, and several famous feline names come from cartoons, like Garfield and Heathcliff. Plenty of literary kitties are out there, too, such as Alice’s cat in “Alice in Wonderland.” Whether your cat loves to eat everything in sight (hopefully, not lasagna) or has an air of mystery, one of these famous cat names from cartoons and books will surely be a great match.
- Alderheart
- Aslan
- Azrael
- Behemoth
- Benny
- Blinx
- Buttercup
- Carbonel
- Choo Choo
- Chowder
- Churchill
- Cinderpelt
- Crookshanks
- Dax
- Diesel
- Dinah
- Fancy-Fancy
- Felix
- Garfield
- Ginger
- Gumball
- Heathcliff
- Hobbes
- Kitsa
- Kitty White
- Koko
- Jinks
- Pete
- Pewter
- Pixel
- Sasha
- Smudge
- Snowball
- Snowdrop
- Spook
- Sprockets
- Stimpy
- Sylvester J. Pussycat Sr
- Tab
- Tailchaser
- Tigerstar
- Tom
- Willowshine
- Yum Yum
Historical Cat Names
Cats have been around forever, and there are plenty of famous ones throughout history. Some cats became well-known for being members of the U.S. First Family, while others belonged to important historical figures. If your pet has an air of gravitas and respectability, one of these historical cat names could be just the one for them.
- Dixie
- Felicette
- Mačak
- Matilda
- Oscar
- Puffins
- Scarlett
- Shan
- Socks
- Stubbs
- Tabby
- Tama
Viral Sensation Cat Names
It’s a modern world, and your pet is a modern cat. If your kitty is cute, silly, or heroic, naming them after one of these viral sensations could be the right move. Who knows? Maybe a viral sensation name will also lead to your pet becoming internet famous!
- Coby
- Henri
- Grumpy Cat
- Marla
- Maru
- Messi
- Nala
- Niki
- Scooter
- Sockington
- Stella
- Suki
- Venus
Final Thoughts
Our feline friends are unique, so they deserve excellent names! But with a whole world and history of titles available to us, it becomes hard to choose. Hopefully, this list of 140 names managed to help you pick just the right one for your cat.
Whether they have an old-school vibe, love modern life, are an absolute Hollywood diva, or prefer pretending they are royalty, one (or more!) of the names here should be just right for them. Whatever you choose, we’re sure they’ll rock it!
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Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese—Serafina and Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (the animals are, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, Misty enjoys chilling with her cats, playing piano, watching indie and foreign films, photographing abandoned places, and catching up on her never-ending TBR list.
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