Dog person or cat person? Try both! Rover brings you the most popular dog names every year, and we’re all about giving the same treatment to our cat friends. We dug into our data to find out what pet owners are naming their feline family members. Read on to learn how your cat’s name compares, or get ideas for naming your new kitty cat. From cute kitten names to perfect adult cat names, you’ll find inspiration for your new pet below. Keep in mind that the best cat names are the ones that give you a little thrill when you say them. After all, it’s YOUR cat, and you’ll be saying their name … a lot.
Top 10 Most Popular Male Cat Names
- Oliver
- Leo
- Charlie
- Milo
- Max
- Jack
- George
- Simon
- Loki
- Simba
Top 10 Most Popular Female Cat Names
- Bella
- Tilly
- Lola
- Coco
- Daisy
- Poppy
- Luna
- Molly
- Rosie
- Phoebe
Cat Name Trends
You’ll notice that the most popular cat names tend to be one or two syllables and that many are inspired by pop culture. Oliver is the classic character from Oliver, Bella comes from Twilight fame, Nala and Simba are, of course, from Disney’s The Lion King, and Milo could be a nod to the famous film Milo and Otis. There are many other possible sources of cat name inspiration, of course: food, heritage, nature, art, and music are just a handful of places to look for pet names. We’ve met cats named after Frida Kahlo, strawberry-rhubarb pie, Mozart, and mountain peaks—the possibilities are truly endless!
Cat names are often based on a cat’s personality, as well. We speculate that names like Cleo, Luna, and Loki seem fitting for a cat’s playful but mysterious nature, while Max, Sophie, and Jack are friendly, cuddly choices.
If you’re looking to go beyond the top ten choices, we’ve rounded up more great cat name ideas from a variety of sources, including Rover.com‘s data on thousands of cat names nationwide.
Choosing the Best Cat Name
We get it. Your new cat is part of the family, and their name deserves to be special. Finding the perfect name doesn’t have to be difficult, though. Consider your cat’s personality: a feisty Nala or an elegant Luna? A sassy Sophie or a playful Charlie? The sky’s the limit. Your interests and favourites play a part in pet naming, too. Cat owners have chosen names of favourite foods, book characters, colours, and musicians to name their new cat. Yes, that means you can name your cat “Kit Kat” if it makes you smile.
75 More Cute Male Cat Names
- Aldo
- Bear
- Toby
- Teddy
- Zeus
- Louie
- Murphy
- Henry
- Ollie
- Oscar
- Finn
- Lucky
- Sam
- Beau
- Jasper
- Apollo
- Thor
- Shadow
- Otis
- Rocco
- Rex
- George
- Ziggy
- Romeo
- Benny
- Ranger
- Prince
- Oreo
- Joey
- Peanut
- Frankie
- Chico
- Chase
- Zeke
- Chester
- Odin
- Walter
- Sebastian
- Dusty
- Theodore (Theo)
- Tiger
- Felix
- Xavier
- Goose
- Smokey
- Tigger
- Diego
- Eddie
- Rascal
- Tango
- Midnight
- Rocky
- Panda
- Jake
- Thomas
- Boo
- Gizmo
- Sylvester
- Ivan
- Vincent
- Rey
- Elvis
- Griffin
- Harry
- Peregrine
- Leonard
- Dante
- Paco
- Chewy
- Silver
- Justice
- Hunter
- Chase
- Cedar
- Zander
75 More Cute Female Cat Names
- Ginger
- Angel
- Daisy
- Cinnamon
- Abby
- Cupcake
- Cleopatra
- Fiona
- Misty
- Juno
- Delilah
- Maggie
- Mochi
- Pepper
- Molly
- Callie
- Sasha
- Tabby
- Bailey
- Kiki
- Hermione
- Ariel
- Diamond
- Olivia
- Ophelia
- Poppy
- Penelope (Penny)
- Rhubarb
- Dahlia
- Layla (Leila)
- Lulu
- Iris
- Serafina
- Queenie
- Brownie
- Winifred (Winnie)
- Ellie
- Nora
- Avalon
- Gloria
- Skye
- Hannah
- Ursula
- Zelda
- Zuzu
- Tulip
- Buttercup
- Maisie
- Candy
- Catie
- Jasmine
- Phoebe
- Sassy
- Tamsin (Tammy)
- Hera
- Persephone (Persie)
- Coco
- Bianca
- Vesper
- Ruby
- Ramona
- Clementine
- Leonie
- Minerva
- Velvet
- Eva
- Josephine (Josie)
- Gracie
- Lizzie
- Beatrix
- Moon
- Stella
- Madeline (Maddie)
- Dinah
- Lollipop
Need A Cat Sitter?
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.
Find your cat’s perfect match, right from your phone—and then hit the road happy.