We love to talk cat names here at Rover, but some cat names just stand above the rest. Opinions vary, of course, so we started with our own data on our users’ favorite names. From there, we’ll look to cuddly cat names and seriously creative cat names for inspiration. Our favorite list? Drag-performer inspired cat names.
If you’re looking for a good cat name for your new pet, this is the place to start.
Really Good Cat Names from Rover Users
From our huge database of cat names, I plucked some of the most popular and charming.
The Best Female Cat Names
- Maggie
- Piper
- Kiki
- Phoebe
- Penelope
- Ellie
- Mimi
- Lulu
- Izzy
- Sadie
- Jasmine
- Princess
- Fiona
- Minnie
- Missy
- Emma
- Belle
The Best Male Cat Names
- Romeo
- Chester
- Zeus
- Apollo
- Dexter
- Gus
- Winston
- Max
- Jack
- Milo
- George
- Felix
- Beau/Bo
- Cooper
- Theo
The Best Gender-Neutral Cat Names
- Tiger
- Willow
- Olive
- Pumpkin
- Sunny
- Toby
- Frankie
- Coco
- Lucky
- Finn
- Rocky
- Rosie
- Gizmo
- Harley
- Tigger
- Binx
- Buddy
- Bailey
- Peanut
- Sebastian
- Jax
- Ziggy
- Sasha
- Baby
- Abby
- Boots
- Teddy
- Bear
- Murphy
- Sam
- Salem
Really Good Cuddly Cat Names
Fact: cats inspire cuddles. Celebrate your kitty’s divine softness with a warm and cozy name. Who can resist a cat named Dumpling?
- Pillow
- Fluffer-Nutter
- Cashmere
- Silk
- Comforter
- Duvet
- Snow
- Biscuit
- Feather
- Cotton
- Lamb
- Cocoa
- Marshmallow
- Plush
- Kooshy
- Oatmeal
- Blanket
- Alpaca
- Dew Drop
- Peanut Butter
- Duckling
- Baby Blue
- Cheesecake
- Bunny
- Fawn
- Dumpling
- Cream Puff
- Gossamer
- Yawn
- Minky
- Flannel
- Chenille
- Caterpillar
- Organza
- Apple Sauce
- Velour
- Velvet
- Gelato
- Poplin
Cat Names That Mean “The Best”
If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Your cat is the best, so why be humble? These adjectives mean “the best” and stand alone as excellent cat names. Or combine them, in the spirit of our Funny Cat Name Generator, to create a name that’s ultra deluxe. May I suggest The Unrivaled Delilah or The Foremost Fluffy Furskin?
- Finest
- Perfect
- Ace
- Boss
- Champion
- Optima
- Primo
- Superlative
- Foremost
- Greatest
- Resplendent
- Everlasting
- Incomparable
- Inimitable
- Paramount
- Preeminent
- Supreme
- Transcendent
- Unparalleled
- Unrivaled
- Unsurpassed
Good Cat Names Inspired by Drag Performers
There’s no denying that drag queens have some of the most creative and delightful names around. Why not seek inspiration among these fabulous human performers?
- Allison Chains
- Amanda Reckonwith
- Anita Procedure
- April Showers
- Barbara Seville
- Blake
- Brandy
- Chaka
- Crystal
- Hedda Lettuce
- Helena Handbasket
- Jacklynn Hyde
- Miranda Wrights
- Misty Meaner
- Paige Turner
- Rhoda Dendron
- Sarah Tonin
- Sheila Noya
- Sheila Tack
- Shelby Late
- Sutton Lee Seymour
Good Cat Names from RuPaul’s Drag Race
I confess that I’ve seen every episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and that my opinion might be biased. But… if you’re looking for naming inspiration, I say go with the pros!
- Acid Betty
- Adore
- Aja
- Akashia
- Alaska
- April
- Aquaria
- Ariel
- Asia
- Bebe
- BenDeLaCreme
- Blair St. Clair
- Brooke Lynn Hytes
- Carmen Carrera
- Charlie Hides
- Chi Chi
- Coco
- Darienne
- Dax ExclamationPoint
- Delta
- Detox
- Dida Ritz
- Dusty Ray Bottoms
- Eureka O’Hara
- Farrah
- Frisbee
- Fox
- Ginger
- Honey
- India
- Ivy
- Jade
- Jiggly Caliente
- Jinkx
- Jujubee
- Kahanna
- Kandy Ho
- Katya
- Kennedy
- Kenya
- Kim Chi
- Kimora
- Laila McQueen
- Magnolia
- Manila
- Mayhem
- Mercedes
- Milan
- Milk
- Mimi Imfurst
- Miss Fame
- Miz Cracker
- Monet
- Monsoon
- Mystique
- Pandora Boxx
- Pearl
- Peppermint
- Phi Phi
- Phoenix
- Raven
- Roxxxy
- Sahara
- Sasha Velour
- Scarlet Envy
- Shangela
- Shea
- Shuga Cain
- Soju
- Sonique
- Tempest
- The Princess
- The Vixen
- Thorgy Thor
- Trinity K. Bonet
- Valentina
- Venus
- Violet
- Vivacious
How to Choose the Best Name for Your Cat
A quick poll of people I know produced this list of the best cat names: Chairman Meow, Cuddles, Anthony, Purr-mione Granger, and Sword Claws. (Yes, that last one was a preschooler.) Everyone has their own opinion of what’s best. So, try a few and see what sticks. Or put some names in a hat and draw one at random. Then draw again to find one you like better. My #1 best cat name comes from my all-time favorite cat Boo Boo. These days, Boo Boo is my favorite nickname for all of my animal friends.
Need Cat Sitting?
Cats seem more independent than dogs, sure, but they need attention, play, and treats when you’re gone, too. Your great cat deserves great cat care. You’ve found the best cat name, so now it’s time to find them the perfect cat sitter with Rover.
Find your cat’s perfect match, right from your phone—and then hit the road happy.
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.
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- 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
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.
