Here at Rover, we love to hear that there’s a new cat in the family. What will you call your new friend? With so many name options, we’re happy to offer some advice! These names come from the silver screen: famous movie cats, famous movie mice, and some of our most adored movie characters of all time.
Cats Names Inspired by Movie Cats
Mr. Bigglesworth, Binx, and Bagheera are among the most famous movie cats and make excellent namesakes. Check out this list for some more obscure names, inspired by movies like “Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion.”
- Alex—Madagascar
- Aslan—The Chronicles of Narnia
- Baby—Bringing Up Baby
- Bagheera—The Jungle Book
- Baron Humbert von Gikkingen—The Cat Returns
- Berlioz—The Aristocats
- Binx—Hocus Pocus
- Blanche—Hausu
- Bob—A Street Cat Named Bob
- Butch—The Incredible Shrinking Man
- Buttercup—The Hunger Games
- Catbus—My Neighbor Totoro
- Charles and Mary Brady—Sleepwalkers
- Charlie—Charlie the Lonesome Cougar
- Cheshire Cat—Alice in Wonderland
- Church—Pet Cemetery
- Clarence—Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion
- Clawhauser—Zootopia
- Crookshanks—Harry Potter
- Dandelo—The Fly
- Diego—Ice Age
- Duchess—Babe
- Elsa the Lioness—Born Free
- Floyd—Ghost
- Frankie—A Bucket of Blood
- Fred the One-Eyed Cat—Gifted
- Fritz—Fritz the Cat
- Garfield
- General—Cat’s Eye
- Irina—Cat People
- Jake The Cat—Outer Space
- Jasmine—Secondhand Lions
- Jiji—Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Jonesy—Alien
- King Leonidas—Bedknobs and Broomsticks
- Koumal and Sangha—Two Brothers
- Lota the Panther Woman—Island of Lost Souls
- Lucifer—Cinderella
- Marty—Elle
- Meowthra—The Lego NINJAGO Movie
- Meowth—Pokemon
- Milo—The Adventures of Milo and Otis
- Mittens—Bolt
- Mr. Bigglesworth—Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
- Mr. Jinx—Meet the Parents
- Mr. Tinkles—Cats & Dogs
- Mrs. Norris—Harry Potter
- Mufasa—The Lion King
- Nala—The Lion King
- Prince John—Robin Hood
- Pyewacket—Bell Book and Candle
- Rajah—Aladdin
- Rhubarb—Rhubarb
- Richard Parker—Life of Pi
- Ruh—The Beastmaster
- Sassy—Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
- Scar—The Lion King
- Shere Khan—The Jungle Book
- Simba—The Lion King
- Smokey—Stuart Little
- Snowbell—Stuart Little
- Tai Lung and Master Tigress—Kung Fu Panda
- Tao—The Incredible Journey
- The Pink Panther—The Pink Panther
- Thomasina—The Three Lives of Thomasina
- Tibbs—101 Dalmations
- Tigger—The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Tonto—Harry and Tonto
- Ulysses—Inside Llewyn Davis
- Winkie—Escape to Witch Mountain
Popular Movie Cat Names from Rover Users
These are the top 20 most popular cat names in Rover’s extensive cat name database. I paired them with movie characters and creators for some cinematic inspiration.
- Luna—Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter movies)
- Oliver—Oliver Twist (Oliver!)
- Lily—Lily Luna Potter (Harry Potter movies)
- Kitty—Kitty Bell (Sailor Moon)
- Charlie—Charlie Chaplin & Charlie Brown
- Bella—Bella Swan (Twilight)
- Lucy—Lucy Pevensie (Chronicles of Narnia)
- Max—Mad Max (Fury Road)
- Leo—Leo the MGM Lion
- Jack—Jack Skelton (Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Chloe—Chloe Beale (Pitch Perfect)
- Milo—Milo & Otis
- Cali / Callie—Callie Khouri (writer: Thelma & Louise)
- Zoe / Zoey—Zoé Félix
- Sophie—Sofie Fatale (Kill Bill)
- Simba—The Lion King
- Nala—The Lion King
- Cat—Cat Stevens (musician and soundtrack composer)
- Stella—Stella Bonnaro (Cowboy Bebop)
Cat Names Inspired by Famous Movie Mice
Everyone loves a game of cat and mouse in a movie, whether it’s a jewel heist or a coy love story. Why not find your new kitty’s name among the sneakier and squeakier half of the duo?
- Stuart Little
- Despereaux Tilling—The Tale of Despereaux
- Gus—Cinderella
- Jaq—Cinderella
- Mrs. Brisby—The Secret of NIMH
- Martin Brisby—The Secret of NIMH
- Basil of Baker Street—The Great Mouse Detective
- Miss Kitty Mouse—The Great Mouse Detective
- Remy—Ratatouille
- Dormouse—Alice in Wonderland
- Mr. Jangles—The Green Mile
- Fievel Mousekewitz—An American Tail
- Bridget—An American Tail
- Tanya Mousekewitz—An American Tail
- Papa Mousekewitz—An American Tail
- Yasha Mousekewitz—An American Tail
- Toni Toponi—An Americal Tail
- Gussie Mausheimer—An American Tail
- Mighty Mouse—Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase
- Miss Bianca—The Rescuers
- Rita & Roddy—Flushed Away
- Sniffles—Space Jam
- Monterey Jack—Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers
- Gadget—Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers
- Reepicheep—The Chronicles of Narnia
- Bernard—The Rescuers
- Pikachu—Pokemon (Did you know that Pikachu is a mouse? I didn’t!)
- Timothy Q. Mouse—Dumbo
- Mrs. Fieldmouse—Thumbelina
- Itchy—The Simpsons
- Willy—Once Upon a Forest
- Roquefort—The Aristocats
- Splinter—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Mitzi Mozerella—Showbiz Pizza’s Cheerleader Mouse
Cat Names Inspired by Favorite Movie Characters
When it comes to naming your cat, anything goes. I love these creative names used by screenwriters and novelists to find just the right tone for their fictional character.
- Mowgli—The Jungle Book
- Dory—Finding Nemo
- Nemo—Finding Nemo
- Marty McFly—Back to the Future
- Milo—Milo & Otis
- Keanu—From the film Keanu, in which Keanu Reeves voices a cat in a do-rag named Keanu
- Katniss—The Hunger Games
- Peeta—The Hunger Games
- Indiana Jones—Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (an allusion to the litter box perhaps?)
- Vito Corleone—The Godfather
- Jules Winnfield—Pulp Fiction
New Cat Resources
If you’re adding a kitten or a newly adopted cat to your family, these articles will help you both get off on the right paw.
- How Long Can You Leave a Kitten Alone?
- The Best Cat Toys of 2019, According to Cats
- How Do Cats Choose Their Favorite Person?
- The 13 Best Healthy Kitten Treats for a Growing Cat
- 100 Best Orange Cat Names for 2019 with Popularity Rankings
Find a Great Name for Your Cat on Rover
Still searching for the perfect name? We have plenty of options for you.
