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161 Purr-fect Cat Names for Your Feline

So, you’ve finally made the decision to adopt a cat. Now, for the next big step: naming it. Whether you’ve been eyeing your four-legged family member for a while or you fell in love with them as you were walking by the local shelter, giving your new pet their name can be challenging. But fret not, we’re here to help. Check out the best cat names for your feline below—we’ve got popular girl cat names, boy cat names and even some celeb-inspired choices.

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Best Girl Cat Names

  1. Izzy
  2. Stella
  3. Kitty
  4. Missy
  5. Luna
  6. Fiona
  7. Jasmine
  8. Bella
  9. Nala
  10. Lucy
  11. Chloe
  12. Molly
  13. Gracie
  14. Maggie
  15. Zoe
  16. Sasha
  17. Mia
  18. Callie
  19. Penny
  20. Sophie
  21. Lexie
  22. Fiona
  23. Violet
  24. Suzzy
  25. Autumn
  26. Rose
  27. Dandelion
  28. Coco
  29. Hazel
  30. Alice
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Best Boy Cat Names

  1. Tom
  2. Max
  3. Tiger
  4. Jack
  5. Ollie
  6. Murphy
  7. Charlie
  8. Jasper
  9. Hercules
  10. Leo
  11. Tiger
  12. Jackson
  13. Murphy
  14. Toby
  15. Oscar
  16. Billy
  17. Dexter
  18. Zeus
  19. Romeo
  20. Hunter
  21. Otis
  22. Felix
  23. Oliver
  24. Bruno
  25. Simon
  26. Merlin
  27. Theo
  28. Bentley
  29. Clyde
  30. Otis
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Best White Cat Names

  1. Casper
  2. Ghost
  3. Blizzard
  4. Lightning
  5. Halo
  6. Sugar
  7. Snowball
  8. Frosty
  9. Icy
  10. Misty
  11. Daisy
  12. Dove
  13. Coconut
  14. Angel
  15. Tofu
  16. Moon
  17. Noodle
  18. Crest
  19. Swan
  20. Pearl
  21. Marshmallow
  22. Snowflake
  23. Alaska
  24. Ivory
  25. Lotus
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Best Orange Cat Names

  1. Pumpkin
  2. Cheddar
  3. Cheeto
  4. Nemo
  5. Queso
  6. Blaze
  7. Mango
  8. Ginger
  9. Sunny
  10. Summer
  11. Cinnamon
  12. Rosey
  13. Butterscotch
  14. Orangey
  15. Honey
  16. Ember
  17. Nacho
  18. Flame
  19. Fox
  20. Cutie
  21. Goldfish
  22. Peaches
  23. Penny
  24. Ruby
  25. Apricot
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Best Black Cat Names

  1. Midnight
  2. Shadow
  3. Oreo
  4. Twilight
  5. Ash
  6. Smoky
  7. Loki
  8. Pepper
  9. Crow
  10. Sage
  11. Misty
  12. Starlight
  13. Jet
  14. Onyx
  15. Panther
  16. Salem
  17. Pluto
  18. Eclipse
  19. Vader
  20. Storm
  21. Noir
  22. Pepper
  23. Noctis
  24. Lucifer
  25. Magic
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Pop Culture-inspired Cat Names

  1. Elizabeth Taylor
  2. Queen Elizabeth
  3. Lady Gaga
  4. Beyonce
  5. Dracula
  6. Duke
  7. Daphne
  8. Buffy
  9. Princess Leia
  10. Snoop Cat
  11. Picatso
  12. Binx
  13. Bigglesworth
  14. Mufasa
  15. Simba
  16. Scar
  17. Azrael
  18. Bandit
  19. Garfield
  20. Zazzles
  21. Norris
  22. Figaro
  23. Mimsie
  24. Crookshanks
  25. Schrodinger
  26. Sphynx


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Steph is a native of Zimbabwe who is both enamored and genuinely baffled by the concept of silent letters. From 2020 to 2022, she served as Associate Editor at PureWow covering...