From the classic “Pumpkin” and “Patches” to the playful “Pancake” or elegant “Polina,” there’s a cat starting with “P” to fit every kind of cat. If you’re looking for the world’s best cat name, Rover has you covered. With the nation’s largest database of cat names, we’re experts in top picks and unique choices alike. To uncover the best cat and kitten names starting with P, we started with our data and branched out.
Looking for a great cat name? Start with the most popular “P” cat names. Then discover suggestions that go beyond the top choices to include cool cat names, unusual picks, and monikers from languages other than English. Have fun and best of luck. There’s nothing more fun than naming a new furry family member.
Top Cat Names Starting with P
These names come directly from Rover’s national data and are listed in order of popularity. We continue to see a lot of human names for cats, underscoring the fact that pet owners are more likely than ever to view their cats as family members. For “P” cat names, we see the influence of color and coat, such as Pumpkin or Punkin for orange kitties, Panther for black cats, and Patches for the multicolored felines.
- Paisley
- Pancake
- Panda
- Pandora
- Panther
- Paris
- Parker
- Patches
- Patrick
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pearl
- Pebbles
- Penelope
- Penny
- Pepper
- Percy
- Pete
- Peter
- Petunia
- Phil
- Phoebe
- Phoenix
- Pickle
- Pickles
- Pico
- Pinky
- Pip
- Piper
- Pippa
- Pippin
- Pixel
- Pixie
- Poe
- Polly
- Poppy
- Precious
- Prince
- Princess
- Puck
- Puff
- Pumpkin
- Punkin
Nature and Flower Cat Names Starting with P
From favorite blooms to natural wonders, the inspiration for a great kitten name can come from the natural world. We’re partial to these natural names for pets, as are many modern cat owners.
- Pansy
- Petunia
- Poppy
- Primrose
- Petal
- Peak
- Peony
- Pine or Pinetree
- Pinecone
- Pearl
- Poinsettia (for Christmas kitties!)
- Powder Puff (the flower Calliandra)
- Palmetto
- Passionfruit
- Peach
- Peppermint
- Pepper
- Pumpkin
- Plantain
- Plum
- Poplar
- Pineapple
- Pea (Sweet Pea, Snap Pea…)
More Great Cat Names Starting with P
From playful and cuddly to sassy and fierce, these cat names come from a variety of sources and languages. Dig into your favorite books, songs, shows, cuisines, and vacation locales for inspiration when deciding on a cat name. After all, it’s important that your pet’s name reflects what’s important to you.
- P.J.
- Pablo
- Paco
- Paddington
- Padma
- Paige
- Painter
- Pal
- Paladin
- Palmer
- Paloma
- Palomino
- Pamela
- Panache
- Paprika
- Parilla
- Parmesan
- Parsley
- Pascale
- Patches
- Patience
- Patricia
- Paula
- Pax
- Pecan
- Pegasus
- Penelope
- Penguin
- Pepperoni
- Pepsi
- Periwinkle
- Perry
- Persephone
- Philip
- Pia
- Piano
- Pierre
- Pilar
- Pinball
- Pinky
- Pinot (or Pino)
- Pinocchio
- Pinto
- Pistachio
- Pluto
- Polina
- Popcorn
- Pounce
- Powder
- Prudence
- Prue
- Prunella
- Pudding
- Puffball
- Pumpernickel
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Because one list just isn’t enough! We’ve got plenty of cat name data, rankings, suggestions, and trends for you to consider in your quest for the very best cat name.
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