Hurray, you’ve got a cat! You love your cat already, but maybe you’re not entirely sure what to call him or her. Don’t worry—we’ve got ideas.
Whether your new kitty is joyful or jaded, this list of cat names that start with “J” can help you find the right name for the newest member of your family. In this list, you’ll find playful ideas like Jelly Donut and Jitterbug, classy options like Jean-Claude and Juliette, and celebrity-inspired names like John Rambo (who knew his first name was John?) and Joan Crawford.
The Most Popular “J” Cat Names
Let’s get started with the big hitters. From Rover’s extensive database of cat names (ranked by popularity, of course), I pulled this list of favorites and sprinkled in some suggestions from cat lovers.
Most Popular “J” Names for Male Cats
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jake
- Jambo
- James
- Jethro
- Jeeves
- Jean-Claude
- Jekyll
- Jimmy
- Jurgen
Most Popular “j” Names for Female Cats
- Jacinda
- Jane
- Jasmine, Jasmin, Jazmine
- Jemma
- Jetta
- Jezebel
- Jillian
- Josie
- Juliet
- Juliette
- June
Gender-Neutral Cat Names That Start with “J”
- Jabba
- Jabberwocky
- Jackie
- Jackpot
- Jade
- Jaffa
- Jameson
- Jasper
- Jat
- Java
- Jax
- Jazz
- Jazzie
- Jazzy
- Jedda
- Jedi
- Jello
- Jelly Belly
- Jellybean
- Jerry
- Jesse
- Jessie
- Jester
- Jet
- Jett
- Jigger
- Jiji
- Jinx
- Jinxy
- Jitterbug
- Joe
- Joey
- Johnny
- Jojo
- Joliet
- Jones
- Jude
- JuJu
- Jukebox
- Julep
- Jules
- Jumper
- Juniper
- Juno
- Jupiter
Food-Inspired Cat Names That Start with “J”
Can you imagine a spry kitten named Jiffy Muffin? Or a sophisticated nap connoisseur named Jambonneau? Browse these food-inspired names for more tasty ideas.
- Jackfruit
- Jaffa Cake
- Jalapeno
- Jam
- Jambalaya
- Jambon
- Jambonneau (a French cut of pork that is cured and pickled or salted)
- Jarrahdale
- Jawbreaker
- Jelly Baby
- Jelly Donut
- Jerky
- Jicama
- Jiffy Muffin
- Johnny Cake (the New England equivalent of a corn tortilla)
- Jolly Pop
- Jolly Rancher
- Jujyfruit
- Junior Mints
- Juniper Berry
Soap Opera-Inspired Cat Names That Start with “J”
Soap operas are a gold mine for evocative name ideas. Jacques might be just the right name for a cat with excellent eyebrows, and Josephine might fit a kitty with an opinion about everything.
- Jackson: All My Children
- Jacob: The City
- Jacqueline: Ryan’s Hope
- Jacques: Young & Restless
- Jade: General Hospital
- Jagger: General Hospital
- Jaime: Young & Restless
- Jake: General Hospital
- Janene: Days of Our Lives
- Jasmine: Bold & Beautiful
- Jasper: General Hospital
- Jax: General Hospital
- Jazz: Young & Restless
- Jed: Young & Restless
- Jef: As the World Turns
- Jenna: Another World
- Jeri: Young & Restless
- Jewel: All My Children
- Joani: Young & Restless
- Jocelyn: The City
- Jonah: Days of Our Lives
- Jonas: Young & Restless
- Jordan: Another World
- Jose: Guiding Light
- Josef: Young & Restless
- Josephine: Days of Our Lives
- Josie: Another World
- Judge: Young & Restless
- Judy: Young & Restless
- Julia: Young & Restless
- Juliet: As the World Turns
- Justin: Guiding Light
- Justus: General Hospital
Cat Names That Start with”J” Inspired by Movies, TV, and Video Games
Fictional entertainment has a ton to offer in unique name ideas. I keep a shortlist of cat name ideas in my notebook, and my newest addition is Jack-Jack Parr! Joshamee and Jefferey Lebowski might creep their way onto the list, too. Check out these fictional characters for name inspiration.
- Jabba the Hutt
- Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Jack Torrance (The Shining)
- Jack-Jack Parr (The Incredibles)
- Jackie Chan
- Jade (Beyond Good and Evil)
- Jafar (Aladdin)
- Jaina Proudmoore (Warcraft 3)
- Jak (Jak and Daxter)
- Jake Sully (Avatar)
- Jamal Malik (Slumdog Millionaire)
- James Bond
- James Norrington (Pirates of the Caribbean )
- James P. Sullivan (Monster Inc.)
- Jane (Tarzan)
- Jaq (Cinderella)
- Jar Jar Binks (Star Wars)
- Jasmine (Alladin)
- Jason Bourne
- Jean Grey (X-Men)
- Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek Nemesis)
- Jedi (Star Wars)
- Jeffrey Lebowski (The Big Lebowski)
- Jerry (Tom & Jerry)
- Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit? )
- Jessie (Toy Story)
- Jetsam (The Little Mermaid )
- Jigglypuff (Pokemon)
- Jill Valentine (Resident Evil: Afterlife)
- Jim Dear (Lady and the Tramp)
- Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio )
- Jimmy Doyle (The French Connection)
- Jimmy Neutron
- Joan Crawford (Mommie Dearest)
- Jock (Lady and the Tramp)
- John (Peter Pan)
- John Marston (Red Dead Redemption)
- John McClane (Die Hard)
- John Rambo (Rambo Franchise)
- John Shaft (Shaft)
- John Smith (Pocahontas)
- Johnny Bravo
- Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat)
- Joker (Batman)
- Joshamee Gibbs (Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Joy (Inside Out)
- Judah Ben-Hur (Ben-Hur)
- Judge Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
- Judge Doom (Who Framed Roger Rabbit? )
- Jules Winnfield (Pulp Fiction)
- Jumba (Lilo & Stitch)
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