When you bring home a new kitten, you may be so enamored of her that you’re having trouble brainstorming a name! Female cat names are often regal (since cats really are that majestic), but the names can have a cute or fun-loving tone, too. If you’re looking for inspiration, we’re here with these 275 name ideas for your female cat.
Are you looking for a name for your new female cat? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of cat name lists.
Top 50 Female Cat Names
There’s a reason why something becomes a classic; you really can’t go wrong with any of these popular and timeless female cat names.
- Luna
- Bella
- Lily
- Nala
- Lucy
- Kitty
- Callie
- Cleo
- Willow
- Lola
- Mia
- Daisy
- Stella
- Chloe
- Zoe
- Pepper
- Olive
- Sophie
- Penny
- Rosie
- Molly
- Kiki
- Gracie
- Millie
- Phoebe
- Poppy
- Mimi
- Ellie
- Nova
- Ruby
- Lulu
- Minnie
- Ivy
- Princess
- Mochi
- Maggie
- Pumpkin
- Piper
- Athena
- Hazel
- Ginger
- Winnie
- Shadow
- Cookie
- Freya
- Maya
- Sasha
- Penelope
- Missy
- Izzy
Top Cute Female Cat Names
Pink nose? Check. Teeny-tiny toe beans? Check. Wispy whiskers? Check. You know your cat is the most adorable one on the block, and these cute names are purr-fect.
- Allie
- Annie
- Bubbles
- Bunny
- Cupcake
- Dumpling
- Gizmo
- Grace
- Honey
- Katie
- Lili
- Lucky
- Mama
- Miki
- Nellie
- Nugget
- Peanut
- Pip
- Pixie
- Precious
- Roo
- Sadie
- Socks
- Sylvie
- Yuki
Top Unique Female Cat Names
Classic names are all the rage, but maybe you want your kitty to stand out. Check out our list of one-of-a-kind cat names.
- Ava
- Blu
- Brooklyn
- Dora
- Echo
- Fifi
- Freyja
- Gypsy
- Hope
- Jiji
- Kali
- Kiara
- Layla
- Maisy
- Mila
- Minette
- Mouse
- Rory
- Roxy
- Rye
- Scout
- Suki
- Tilly
- Yuzu
- Ziggy
Top Funny Female Cat Names
Want to laugh out loud every time you say your cat’s name? Then these silly and sweet names are just the thing for your female cat.
- Birdie
- Biscuit
- Bobo
- Bugsy
- Buttercup
- Cece
- Cubby
- Dixie
- Doodle
- Dottie
- Georgie
- Kitten
- Milly
- Monkey
- Noodle
- Ollie
- Patches
- Peaches
- Pickles
- Ripley
- Skittles
- Tink
- Tofu
- Tortilla
- Twinkie
Top TV/Movie/Music Female Cat Names
From Disney to blockbuster movies to heroines pulled from beloved books, there are many great names inspired by movies and TV for your female cat.
- Alice
- Arya
- Belle
- Buffy
- Doja
- Dolly
- Elphaba
- Eowyn
- Fiona
- Glinda
- Harley Quinn
- Hermione
- Jane
- Jojo
- Lana
- Leia
- Margo
- Momo
- Odie
- Rue
- Snow White
- Tashi
- Tigger
- Tinkerbell
- Zelda
Top Food Female Cat Names
For an extra dose of cuteness, consider a food-inspired name for your female kitty, like “Cinnamon” or “Sushi.”
- Bagel
- Basil
- Bean
- Brie
- Brownie
- Butter
- Cheddar
- Cheese
- Chicken
- Cinnamon
- Gravy
- Kimchi
- Kitkat
- Maple
- Marshmallow
- Muffin
- Oreo
- Pickle
- Potato
- Sugar
- Sushi
- Taco
- Toast
- Toffee
- Waffles
Top Pretty Female Cat Names
Since your cat is a (rightfully) pampered princess, let everyone know that she is pure royalty with the help of one of these oh-so-pretty cat names.
- Aria
- Billie
- Chai
- Chanel
- Clementine
- Cora
- Daphne
- Dior
- Evie
- Frida
- Gigi
- Jada
- Karma
- Kira
- Kona
- Lyra
- Mavis
- Michi
- Mika
- Mocha
- Nori
- Paris
- Simone
- Stevie
- Stormy
Top Mythical Female Cat Names
Mythology from all over the world has inspired strong names. Give your female cat a name with some real gravitas, like “Aphrodite” or “Persephone.”
- Angel
- Aphrodite
- Artemis
- Aurora
- Calliope
- Calypso
- Celeste
- Crystal
- Elsa
- Gemma
- Jasmine
- Juniper
- Juno
- Khaleesi
- Midnight
- Nyx
- Ophelia
- Pandora
- Persephone
- Plume
- Raven
- Salem
- Venus
- Wanda
- Zara
Top Old-School/Royal Female Cat Names
Although your cat isn’t actually a member of the British royal family, she might act like it. So, she deserves a name that’s just as noble.
- Amelia
- Annabelle
- Bonnie
- Camilla
- Charlotte
- Cleopatra
- Coco
- Diana
- Duchess
- Elaine
- Eleanor
- Elizabeth
- Eva
- Greta
- Kate
- Louise
- Margaret
- Margot
- Martha
- Matilda
- Meghan
- Michelle
- Mona
- Nora
- Queenie
Top Nature Female Cat Names
Whether you have a bona fide adventure cat or a kitty satisfied with loafing inside, give her a name that’s inspired by your favorite outdoor places.
- Aspen
- Autumn
- Clover
- Dahlia
- Ember
- Eve
- Fern
- Flora
- Iris
- Jade
- June
- Katniss
- May
- Moon
- Opal
- Pearl
- Petunia
- River
- Rose
- Sage
- Skye
- Smokey
- Stormi
- Sunny
- Violet
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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.
