One of the greatest things about cats is that each and every one has their own unique personality. Even if you have a few cats at home, you know that each kitty has their quirks, individual tastes and goofy sense of humor.
And when you add a new pet to your family, part of the fun is getting to know them and what makes them stand out. Another thing that’s fun when you get a new cat? Choosing an amazing name!
Since there is no other cat like yours, look to these 400 unique names as inspiration.
100 Rarest Cat Names
There won’t be another kitty in your neighborhood who shares one of these cool names!
- Zephyr
- Pixel
- Nimbus
- Quasar
- Tofu
- Jinx
- Pippin
- Calypso
- Figment
- Onyx
- Zuri
- Sable
- Thistle
- Wren
- Echo
- Taffy
- Maple
- Azura
- Cinder
- Luna
- Boba
- Xena
- Miso
- Opal
- Lyra
- Sprout
- Inkblot
- Sage
- Ginkgo
- Spritz
- Saffron
- Binky
- Truffle
- Quill
- Ember
- Koji
- Yuki
- Stormy
- Ripley
- Lumen
- Mochi
- Foxy
- Dobby
- Ziggy
- Galadriel
- Zorro
- Paisley
- Velvet
- Skye
- Yara
- Marzipan
- Orion
- Phoenix
- Jellybean
- Kiwi
- Kona
- Drizzle
- Stardust
- Quirk
- Fizz
- Waffles
- Haze
- Doodlebug
- Tater Tot
- Goose
- Aurora
- Freya
- Latte
- Flicker
- Doodle
- Basil
- Tarot
- Pluto
- Whisper
- Spindle
- Clover
- Marigold
- Tilly
- Gadget
- Acorn
- Fable
- Gizmo
- Whiskers
- Hazel
- Ash
- Snickers
- Slinky
- Tulip
- Caramel
- Cricket
- Ginseng
- Thimble
- Yoshi
- Spooky
- Puck
- Blizzard
- Gossamer
- Butters
- Razzle
- Fudge
Unique Male Names
Your little boy kitty is the apple of your eye, and he deserves a name that’s just as special and one-of-a-kind as he is.
- Felix
- Casper
- Milo
- Draco
- Simba
- Jasper
- Merlin
- Ozzy
- Atlas
- Finn
- Dexter
- Rocket
- Tiberius
- Rufus
- Hugo
- Maverick
- Figaro
- Thor
- Cosmo
- Sherlock
- Ranger
- Apollo
- Marlowe
- Bogart
- Salem
- Odin
- Marlin
- Rascal
- Barnaby
- Zigzag
- Smudge
- Gandalf
- Quincy
- Remy
- Dante
- Taz
- Soren
- Hades
- Banjo
- Talon
- Rocco
- Diesel
- Spike
- Falcon
- Beetle
- Blaze
- Stitch
- Dusty
- Loki
- Cobalt
Unique Female Names
Your female cat has her own way of doing things, and you can pick one of these unique names that will fit her perfectly.
- Misty
- Juniper
- Zinnia
- Cleo
- Tinkerbell
- Pixie
- Seraphina
- Willow
- Celeste
- Poppy
- Twyla
- Nala
- Dahlia
- Moxie
- Iris
- Rhapsody
- Tansy
- Inky
- Harmony
- Meadow
- Bellatrix
- Pippa
- Fawn
- Electra
- Amethyst
- Juno
- Petal
- Vesper
- Indigo
- Lavender
- Peridot
- Elara
- Bijou
- Bramble
- Mariposa
- Flurry
- Sprinkles
- Posey
- Bubbles
- Lotus
- Lark
- Primrose
- Freesia
- Tinsel
- Honeybee
- Gala
- Zola
- Petunia
- Snowdrop
- Breeze
Unique Names for Small Cats
There are certain cats that are smaller than the rest, such as Munchkin, Cornish Rex, and Siamese cats. These teeny kitties need names that will help them stand out from the rest.
- Pip
- Tinker
- Midge
- Peanut
- Button
- Zuzu
- Dot
- Beans
- Twig
- Skittles
- Biscuit
- Munchkin
- Rolo
- Mouse
- Flit
- Boo
- Olive
- Plum
- Tutu
- Snippet
- Noodle
- Twix
- Sprinkle
- Dotty
- Cupcake
- Peep
- Flick
- Dewdrop
- Daisy
- Tumble
- Fiddle
- Itsy
- Speck
- Peaches
- Biscotti
- Teeny
- Snug
- Mini
- Cherry
- Momo
- Glitter
- Chica
- Poco
- Dolly
- Pudding
- Poppyseed
- Peppy
- Lilo
- Wiggles
- Pecan
Unique Names for Large Cats
Whether you have a Maine Coon, Siberian, or Ragdoll cat, your large kitty needs a name that’s just as big and grand as they are.
- Bear
- Goliath
- Thunder
- Colossus
- Mammoth
- Hercules
- Avalanche
- Rocky
- Brutus
- Moose
- King
- Phantom
- Thunderpaw
- Granite
- Magnus
- Puma
- Everest
- Caesar
- Kodiak
- Shogun
- Samson
- Baron
- Titania
- Shadow
- Jagger
- Khan
- Chief
- Zeus
- Tank
- Grizzly
- Panther
- Boulder
- Majestic
- Yukon
- Timber
- Sumo
- Viking
- Noble
- Storm
- Admiral
- Kodi
- Atticus
- Titan
- Tundra
- Valor
- Duke
- Drake
- Rambo
- Bull
- Saber
Weirdest/Wackiest Cat Names
Fluffernutter? Mr. Waffles? Zoodles? We can’t help but snicker at, and adore, these really, truly unique cat names.
- Pickletoes
- Snickerdoodle
- Catzilla
- Whiskeroni
- Meowstro
- Waffleton
- Noodlehead
- Fluffernutter
- Tofu Nugget
- Purrlock Holmes
- Bumblebeans
- Squeaky Boots
- Wigglebottom
- Bananas
- Fuzzbucket
- Mozzarella
- Fiddlesticks
- Cheddar Puff
- Mr. Waffles
- Jellyroll
- Twinkle Toes
- Whisker Doodle
- Cheeto Puff
- Wobbles McGee
- Snickersnee
- Tofu McFluff
- Bananaberry
- Zoodles
- Squeaky Cheeks
- Blubberbutt
- Dingleberry
- Tiddlywink
- Jellybean McNibbles
- Monkeypants
- Frito Bandito
- Porkchop
- Puffins
- Fishbait
- Colonel Meow
- Doodlebop
- Cuddle Muffin
- Pancake Fluff
- Wuzzy Wumpkins
- Snoodlepoof
- Dingdong
- Flopsy Wiggles
- Bumblepaws
- Purrgatory
- Niblet
- Squiggles
Old-School Human Names for Cats
As it turns out, when you give a cat a name that would be just as appropriate for your great-grandmother, it sets them apart from all the other kitties out there.
- Agnes
- Arthur
- Mildred
- Clarence
- Ethel
- Walter
- Mabel
- Herbert
- Edna
- Alfred
- Doris
- Harold
- Beatrice
- Stanley
- Florence
- Bernard
- Gladys
- Eugene
- Phyllis
- Gerald
- Marjorie
- Clyde
- Ruth
- Norman
- Gertrude
- Leonard
- Nellie
- Marvin
- Blanche
- Franklin
- Vera
- Edgar
- Harriet
- Ralph
- Edith
- Lloyd
- Frances
- Melvin
- Lillian
- Vernon
- Bertha
- Cecil
- Winifred
- Wallace
- Myrtle
- Lester
- Pearl
- Horace
- Minnie
- Reginald
Learn More About Cats
- How to Survive the First 24 Hours with Your New Kitten
- How to Introduce a Kitten to a Cat
- How to Litter Train a Kitten
- How Long Can You Leave a Kitten Alone?
- Can Cats Eat Human Food?
Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their kitties. We have a passion for all things cat names and love helping pet parents pick their cat’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 pet parent community.
