When it’s time to name your new cat or kitten, why not choose a name that’s just as cute as they are? Here at Rover, we love to talk about pet names. Better yet, we love to see what names everybody uses or thinks about.
So we dove into our huge database of cat monikers to find the cutest. And, to mix things up, we added some inspiration from current trends to create a list of cute cat names that might just have your new kitty’s name written all over it. Whether you go with Cricket for a bouncy kitten or Fluffy for a mature kitty of leisure, our cats inspire us. Looking for a cat name for your new kitten or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of cat name lists.
Top 100 Cute Cat Names
After looking into the Rover database, we were able to sort out which cute cat names climbed the charts. Here are the top names for adorable cats. Let them call to you as the one for your kitten or inspire you to go completely original.
- Charlie
- Lily
- Kitty
- Lucy
- Nala
- Simba
- Cleo
- Pepper
- Shadow
- Binx
- Oreo
- Daisy
- Ollie
- Pumpkin
- Olive
- Smokey
- Mochi
- Lola
- Coco
- Kiki
- Penny
- Finn
- Frankie
- Bean
- Rosie
- Boo
- Gus
- Goose
- Ellie
- Ginger
- Boots
- Millie
- Lulu
- Peanut
- Poppy
- Mango
- Momo
- Tigger
- Baby
- Mittens
- Gizmo
- Hazel
- Winnie
- Ziggy
- Ash
- Princess
- Cookie
- Ruby
- Maggie
- Minnie
- Teddy
- Bear
- Remi
- Sunny
- Midnight
- Athena
- Ivy
- Lucky
- Rocky
- Sage
- Penelope
- Sushi
- Izzy
- Callie
- Phoebe
- Winston
- Sammy
- Jasper
- Salem
- Oliver
- Milo
- Felix
- Apollo
- Theo
- Nova
- Molly
- Gracie
- Buddy
- Tiger
- Toby
- Louie
- Blu
- Loki
- Mimi
- Archie
- Sam
- Beans
- Cosmo
- Bandit
- Jax
- Miso
- Kiwi
- Honey
- Freya
- Harley
- Biscuit
- Jinx
- Moose
- Scout
- Beau
150 More Cute Cat Name Ideas A-Z
Still stumped on what to name your newest kitten or adult cat? We’ve provided 150 more ideas A-Z, to get your creative juices flowing.
- Abby
- Ace
- Alice
- Angel
- Annie
- Artemis
- Arya
- Bagheera
- Bailey
- Basil
- Belle
- Benny
- Birdie
- Bob
- Bonnie
- Bowie
- Bruce
- Bubba
- Bug
- Bunny
- Buster
- Butters
- Casper
- Cat
- Charlotte
- Cheddar
- Cheeto
- Chester
- Clementine
- Clover
- Cooper
- Cricket
- Delilah
- Dolly
- Dusty
- Echo
- Ella
- Ember
- Emma
- Evie
- Fluffy
- Frank
- Franklin
- Fred
- Garfield
- Georgie
- Ghost
- Gigi
- Gypsy
- Hank
- Harry
- Holly
- Iris
- Jackson
- Jade
- Jake
- Jasmine
- Joey
- Jojo
- Josie
- Juniper
- Juno
- Kai
- Kevin
- Kitten
- Lady
- Leia
- Louis
- Mabel
- Mac
- Mama
- Maple
- Marley
- Maverick
- Maya
- Meeko
- Merlin
- Mickey
- Mila
- Missy
- Misty
- Mocha
- Monkey
- Monty
- Moon
- Mouse
- Mowgli
- Muffin
- Murphy
- Nemo
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Nyx
- Olivia
- Opal
- Otis
- Ozzy
- Patches
- Peach
- Peaches
- Pearl
- Percy
- Phoenix
- Pickles
- Pip
- Pippin
- Pixie
- Poe
- Prince
- Raven
- Riley
- Romeo
- Roo
- Rory
- Roxy
- Rue
- Sadie
- Sally
- Sassy
- Sebastian
- Smudge
- Snickers
- Socks
- Spooky
- Stanley
- Stevie
- Storm
- Stormy
- Sugar
- Suki
- Taco
- Thomas
- Thor
- Tilly
- Tiny
- Tito
- Toast
- Tofu
- Tom
- Tommy
- Tony
- Tucker
- Tuna
- Tux
- Violet
- Walter
- Wednesday
- Whiskey
- Yuki
- Zelda
Choosing the Best Name for Your Cat
Cute is in the eye of the beholder. While one person may think that Walter is the cutest name around, some may prefer a food name like Toast or Maple. When you find a name that makes you smile and captures that special something about your cat, add it to your list.
You can always count on friends and coworkers for opinions, so ask around. Maybe your cat can even help you choose. Write down some name options and tape them along a string. Which name do they pounce on first?
Your cat’s name is a special expression of your personality and affection for your pet. So, go with your heart, and most of all… have fun!
Do Cute Cat Names Age Well?
When you name a cat Angel, Roo, Bean, or Pumpkin, you may be wondering: will this too-cute cat name age along with my cat? It’s a human idea that some cute names don’t age well. It’s not exactly common to meet someone named Gracie or Zuzu in adulthood simply because parents may consider what a name will sound like when their child becomes an adult. The same concern can go for cats.
So, are cute names only appropriate for kittens? Or are cute names good for older cats, too?
We think all cats, no matter their age, should carry as cute a name as you please! After all, even when they’re considered a senior, they’ll always be your little kitten, right? We say go for the adorable food names and ones inspired by Disney characters, and don’t think about your cat’s age down the line. Pick whatever name suits your cat and your family.
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Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their cats. We have a passion for all things cat names and love helping pet parents pick their kitty’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
