How did you decide what to name your cat? Whether the name is silly or serious, most pet parents are influenced by names that remind them of their favourite things or trending pop culture moments.
To see what pet parents are naming their felines in 2023, we dug into Rover’s database of millions of pet parents to uncover the top trending cat names across the country. Take a look to see how the things that matter most to us show up in how we choose to name our pets.
Top 10 Male Cat Names
- Leo
- Milo
- Charlie
- Oliver
- Simba
- Loki
- Max
- Jasper
- Jack
- Felix
Top 10 Female Cat Names
- Luna
- Lily
- Bella
- Lucy
- Nala
- Willow
- Rosie
- Cleo
- Lola
- Kitty
Star-Studded Cat Names
Celebrities influence more than just fashion trends. This year’s list of trending cat names are full of the most famous names in pop culture.
Celebrity-Inspired Cat Names
- Kate (207%)
- Khloe (207%)
- Bill (59%)
- Olivia (58%)
- Harry (50%)
- Paris (40%)
- Nelson (37%)
- Rocky (33%)
- Amber (32%)
- Andy (23%)
Everyone loves Pedro Pascal! Pedro is up 23% and Pascal is up a whopping 473%. And in a likely nod to the hit move Barbie, Margot is up 12%.
These Box Office-Inspired Cat Names Dominated in 2023
The Barbie-inspired cat name Sasha is up 16%. Ken and Beach also made the list this year.
Marvel-inspired cat names are still wildly popular with pet parents. The top trending Marvel names include Rocket, Bruce, Storm, Pepper, and Peter. Tony and Logan have fallen down the list this year.
Tasty Names for Cats So Cute We Could Eat Them Up
Food-Inspired Cat Names
- Burrito (773%)
- Cake (773%)
- Brie (207%)
- Chips (207%)
- Basil (157%)
- Potato (136%)
- Cheese (90%)
- Pickle (73%)
- Cupcake (63%)
- Bean (60%)
New food-inspired names for cats in 2023 include Turkey, Gouda, Anchovy, Babybel, and Pork Chop.
Quench Your Thirst For Cute Cat Names Inspired By Drinks
Drink-Inspired Cat Names
- Gin (113%)
- Whisky (73%)
- Coffee (59%)
- Mocha (27%)
- Chai (12%)
- Whiskey (7%)
- Boba (-4%)
- Tito (-7%)
- Bailey (-35%)
- Pinot (-41%)
Sugary Names For the Sweetest Cats
Dessert-Inspired Cat Names
- Snickers (158%)
- Twix (140%)
- Butterscotch (73%)
- Cupcake (63%)
- Mochi (38%)
- Mocha (27%)
- Oreo (27%)
- Cookie (17%)
Chardonnay is new to the list this year, along with Tea and Martini.
Music-Inspired Cat Names Top the Charts in 2023
Pet parents are in their cat names era
- Lavender (73%)
- Midnight (45%)
- August (45%)
- Betty (20%)
- Karma (19%)
Taylor is well-known for her love of cats. Taylor’s own cats are named Meredith Grey (up 16%), Olivia Benson (up 58%), and Benjamin Button (up 18%).
- Swifty is up 173% this year and Swift is also on our list.
Cat parents love K-Pop
BTS-inspired names are trending up! Jin is up 273% and Suga is on the list, too.
Television-Inspired Names Are Highly Rated in 2023
This is the way! Names inspired by The Mandalorian are still popular.
- Ahsoka is up 573%, Mando is up 473%, and Luke is up 90%.
We’re gonna tell you a little secret: Yellowstone names are trending up
- Tate (273%) and Rip (173%) are on the rise this year.
- Teeter, Kayce, and Walker also made the list.
Cat Parents Scored Big with Sports-Inspired Names
Sports-Inspired Cat Names
- Manny (307%)
- Brady (273%)
- Riley (140%)
- Wilson (110%)
- Ragnar (73%)
- Steve (69%)
- Lincoln (66%)
- Bill (59%)
- Penny (57%)
- Jazz (53%)
Charger, Herbert, and Knight are all on the list this year. Bear and Kyle are both trending down -50%.
It’s Always 420 for These Cat Names
- Mary is up for cats 90%. Cannabis-inspired names trending down include Puff (-36%) and Blaze (-27%).
- Mary Jane is rocketing up at 473%.
Cannabis-inspired names are still going strong. Mary is up 90% while Mary Jane is up a whopping 473%. Puff and Blaze are trending down this year. Sativa is new to the list this year.
Royal Names for Regal Cats
How are royal-inspired names trending this year?
Royals-Inspired Cat Names
- Kate (207%)
- Lili (140%)
- Harry (49%)
- Charlotte (42%)
- Lizzie (16%)
- Archie (-6%)
- Louis (-9%)
- George (-14%)
- William (-18%)
- Prince (-24%)
- Queenie and Queen are both on the rise.
Gaming-Inspired Names Are Leveling Up
When it comes to cat names, classic video game character names lead the pack this year.
Video Game-Inspired Cat Names
- Timmy (181%)
- Kirby (63%)
- Mario (33%)
- Daisy (-6%)
- Tom (-9%)
- Tommy (-18%)
- Zelda (-34)
- Yoshi (-42)
- Harvey (-46%)
- Link (-66%)
Gotta Catch ‘em All! Pokémon Names Are Trending Up
Pokémon is a popular inspiration for cat names.
- Ash is up 20% and Misty is up 9%.
Pikachu is the most well-known Pokémon and cats named Pikachu are up 223%.
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The Top Pet Names 2023 report was developed by Rover between September and October 2023. Results are based on an analysis of millions of user-submitted pet names provided by pet parents on Rover.com. This report is not endorsed or sponsored by any of the brands, celebrities, and businesses mentioned within.