Need help finding a name that reflects your new cat’s unique sense of humour? We’ve got you covered. If there’s one thing we love to talk about here at Rover, it’s pet names. Since we’re all about clever, tongue-in-cheek monikers, we dug into our massive database of cat names to bring you our absolute favourite sidesplitting picks.
Funny cat names can come from unexpected sources. It’s all about creativity! We’ve sourced ideas from our favourite foods, animals, and the hit Broadway musical, CATS. We’ve even included a personalized name generator (which is super fun to play around with!)
Your cat’s clownish charm will brighten up your life for years to come, so picking a name that makes you smile is always a good choice.
Funniest cat names from Rover users
If your new kitten is a regular comedian, give her a funny cat name to match her feline sense of humour. There’s sure to be something that tickles your funny bone in this list.
- Gizmo
- Harley Quinn
- Catniss
- Toothless
- Baby
- Romeo
- Smudge
- Moo
- Prince
- Thor
- Nugget
- Ninja
- Diesel
- Bubba
- Whiskey
- Floyd
- Jerry
- Maui
- Morty
- The Flash
- Sir Pounce
- Sprocket
- Mr. Meowgi
- Jaspurr
- Mulder
- Penny Lane
- Kelso
- Slinky
- Coco Chanel
- Groot
- Dude
- Rambo
- Trouble
- Bowie
- Dobby
- Bruno
- Nermal
- Angus
- Chewy
- Yoshi
- Gucci
- Prada
- Yoda
- Miss Kitty
- Ricky
- Ringo
- Happy
- Kalua
- Stewie
- Albus
- Meow Meow
- Bowser
- Mischief
- Buddha
- Frodo
- Runty
- Maryjane
- Champ
- Dennis
- Biggie
- Mr. Bojangles
- Napoleon
- Cujo
- Schmoo
- Fefe
- Oswald
- Mayhem
- Totoro
- Farley
- Babe
- Dilly
- Guinness
- Molson
- Pudge
- Smeagol
- Crookshanks
- Garfunkel
- Havoc
- Gremlin
- Tubby
- Nibs
- RuPaul
- Houdini
- Stache
- Stinky
- Chacha
- Pingu
- Babs
- Puma Thurman
- Mr. Bean
- Meowth
- Crayola
- Ozymandias
- Lucy Lu
- Captain Morgan
- Cindy Lou
- Goliath
- Banshee
- Ziggy Stardust
- Monsieur
- Purple
- Bruce Wayne
- Miss Muffet
- Sirius
- Beauregard
- Spider-Man
- Fez
- Puddingface
- Jean-Luc
- George Michael
Funny cat names from CATS (The Musical)
For fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous feline musical, choosing a CATS-themed name is a no-brainer. Even if you’ve never seen the musical, these playful names can inspire some unexpected options.
- Alonzo
- Bombalurina
- Bustopher Jones
- Carbucketty
- Etcetera
- Grizabella
- Gus: The Theatre Cat
- Jellicle
- Jellylorum
- Jemima
- Jennyanydots
- Macavity
- Mr. Mistoffelees
- Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer
- Old Deuteronomy
- Pouncival
- Rum Tum Tugger
- Rumpus Cat
- Skimbleshanks
- Victoria the White Cat
Funny food-inspired cat names
There’s something timelessly silly about a food-inspired cat name. So, why not celebrate your love for cats and all things gastronomic with one of our yummy, funny food-inspired cat names?
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Bagel
- Banana
- Barley
- Beans
- Burrito
- Butters
- Butterscotch
- Cashew
- Cheddar
- Cheeseball
- Cheeto
- Chicken Nugget
- Chickpea
- Chili
- Churro
- Cilantro
- Cucumber
- Garlic
- Granola
- Gravy
- Guacamole
- Gumbo
- Hashbrown
- Hoagie
- Jellybean
- Kimchi
- KitKat
- Kiwi
- Kumquat
- Licorice
- Linguini
- Macaroni
- Marmalade
- Meatball
- Merlot
- Nacho
- Noodles
- Pepperoni
- Pickles
- Pierogi
- Pistachio
- Popcorn
- Porkchop
- Pudding
- Raisin
- Rhubarb
- Salsa
- Scampi
- Shortcake
- Skittles
- Sriracha
- String bean
- Sushi
- Taffy
- Timbit
- Toast
- Tuna
- Waffles
Funny Animal-Inspired Cat Names
Why not name your cat after another animal to get some chuckles? Irony can work in your favour here, too. For instance, a teeny cat named “Bear” or a massive kitty named “Mouse” is sure to inspire more than a few laughs.
- Ducky
- Turtle
- Spider
- Birdie
- Squirrel
- Skunk
- Bear
- Mouse
- Goose
- Pig
- Ladybug
- Moose
- Monkey
- Turkey
Funny cat names, a la carte
Here’s how it works: choose any cat name, then choose a prefix and/or suffix to complement it. For example—”Professor Periwinkle Picante”, or “Madame Kiki La Rue”, or “Lil Noodle-tastrophy”. You get the idea.
Prefixes
- Her/His Majesty
- Her/His Honour
- Professor
- Sir
- Madame
- Dr.
- Grandma/Grandpa
- Lil
- Big
- Colonel
- Dame
- People’s Artist
- Senator
Suffixes
- -tastic
- -licious
- -ette
- -ster
- -zilla
- -meister
- -banana
- -man
- -dude
- -dawg
- -bee
- -boo
- -bear
- -tastrophy (chaos)
- -stravaganza (luxurious or eccentric)
- -oid (resembling)
- -esque (resembling)
- picante (spicy)
- con queso (with cheese)
- a la mode (in fashion, or with ice cream)
- au gratin (baked with cheese & breadcrumbs)
- la rue (from the street)
It’s all about personality
Of course, opinions vary on what qualifies as “funny,” so different names will appeal to different people. Some folks will chuckle at a cutesy “Penny Lane,” while others will be drawn to something more unconventional like “Professor Purple Meister.” There’s no right or wrong way to name your cat. When you find something that makes you smile and captures that special something about your cat, add it to your list.
Your cat’s name can also be an expression of your personality and interests. Consider your favourite characters, movies, musicians, travel destinations, hobbies and more—once, you start brainstorming ideas, it can be hard to stop!
Another thing to consider is your cat’s personality. You can usually tell right away if a kitten is going to be a boisterous goofball or a bashful wallflower. Pick a name that reflects his individuality to show your affection for your special pet.
Naming your cat is only the beginning of your journey together! So have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to take a look at Rover’s other pet name articles for more ideas.
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