The 70 Most Unique Cat Names For Your Feline Friend

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Are you in love with your new kitten but don’t have a name yet? Cats provide lots of inspiration based on their character and appearance.
We’ll start off our list of cool cat names with ones that recognize their awesomeness

Unique Male Names

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Garfield- The orange comic strip cat is actually a tabby.

  1. Tiger – We had to start with this one. It’s just such an obvious name for a tabby cat.
  2. Leopard – This works best if you have a spotted tabby cat.
  3. Leo – It’s short for leopard and also means lion.
  4. Shadow – If you have a darker colored tabby, then this is a good choice.
  5. Cinder – This is a strong pick for darker colored cats.
  6. Earl Grey – The British tea is just about the same color as the average tabby cat.
  7. Sable – This is the name of a ferocious carnivore from the weasel family.
  8. Garfield – The orange comic strip cat is actually a tabby.
  9. Bullseye – Your cat may have a bullseye marking on their fur.
  10. Taz – The Warner Bros. cartoon character has a name that sounds like a play on Tabby.
  11. Hunter – It’s a human name with fierce connotations.
  12. Quintin – This is a play on harlequin, which is a pattern that some tabbies have.
  13. Badger – Tabby markings can make them look similar to the ferocious woodland animal.
  14. Buckwheat – Tabby markings can remind you of a field of wheat that is ready to harvest.
  15. Bumblebee – The distinct tabby markings could also remind you of a bee.

Unique Female Cat Names:

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Kamilah– is an Egyptian for perfect.

  1. Dalila – Is an Egyptian name meaning sweet.
  2. Hasina – Means lover.
  3. Kamilah – Is an Egyptian for perfect.
  4. Aziza – Is an Egyptian name which means precious.
  5. Balbina – Is Latin for strong.
  6. Beatrice – A funny Latin name for one who brings joy.
  7. Gazelle – Means graceful.
  8. Madonna – Is Latin for my lady.
  9. Magna – Is a unisex cat name meaning large.
  10. Pearl – Precious jewel, a white one.
  11. Precious – Latin for a darling or a loved one.
  12. Rosalind – Name for the one with great beauty.
  13. Ruby – Is a Latin jewel, a name given to a valued cat. Valentine is a Latin name that means healthy and strong.
  14. Valeria – The name was popular in ancient Egypt means strong and vigorous.

Creative Cat Names:

Avalanche – An avalanche suggests unrest and adventure at the same time.

  1. Angel – An angel is an excellent being in the world literature.
  2. Alaska – Alaska is an outstanding state of the United States. And you will love it.
  3. Alpine – This name is related to something high. Your cat is high in your esteem too.
  4. Arctic – The Arctic is a far away place where you can spend the night of your life.
  5. Avalanche – An avalanche suggests unrest and adventure at the same time.
  6. Chalky – If you love classrooms, this name is for your cat right away.
  7. Christmas – This time of the year is truly amazing, and your cat will love it.
  8. Blacky – One of the most popular name for black cats, an excellent name for your pet right away.
  9. Cloud – A cloud is a great symbol of the greatness of nature as a whole(Perfect for gray cats)
  10. Coconut – Coconut is a fantastic fruit and a great name for your cat.

Mystic Cat Names

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Tenebris – Literally the Latin term for “darkness”.

  1. Pluto – This name represents both the ruler of the underworld and the name of the black cat in the famous Edgar Allan Poe story.
  2. Hades – He is another ruler of the underworld in ancient mythology.
  3. Loki – He is a trickster who shares many characteristics of wily felines.
  4. Sphinx – A mythical creature from a culture who idolized cats.
  5. Voodoo – A practice which has traditionally been viewed as dark and mystical.
  6. Wicca – A name for a black cat that references the mystical women who traditionally kept them.
  7. Nimbus – A Latin term meaning “dark cloud” which beautifully describes black cats.
  8. Tenebris – Literally the Latin term for “darkness”.
  9. Onyx – A beautiful, shiny, black coloured stone.
  10. Fortune – A play on the superstition that black cats are unlucky.

Cat Names From Movies

Figaro – This is the interesting name of a character from Pinocchio.

  1. Raja – This is an amazing character from the movie Aladdin.
  2. Dina – This is the interesting name of a character from Alice in Wonderland.
  3. Marie – This is the interesting name of a character from Aristocrats.
  4. Lucifer – This is the interesting name of a character from Cinderella.
  5. Pom-Pom – This is the interesting name of a character from Cinderella II.
  6. Am – This is the interesting name of a character from Lady and the Tramp.
  7. Wi – This is the interesting name of a character from Lady and the Tramp.
  8. Figaro – This is the interesting name of a character from Pinocchio.
  9. Gideon – This is the interesting name of a character from Pinocchio.
  10. Sabor – This is the interesting name of a character from Tarzan.
  11. Mike – One of the main characters of the Godfather I.

Super Unique Names

Garfield- Because Garfield is a boss!

  1. Aslan – Aslan the lion is on of the main characters “The Chronicles of Narnia”.
  2. Bagheera – The black panther in “The Jungle Book”;
  3. Bengie – A cute word pun on the Savannah name.
  4. Blaze – A great name for a fast animal.
  5. Garfield – Because Garfield is a boss!
  6. Rajah – The tiger in Aladdin;
  7. Saber – As a tribute to the great saber-toothed cats.
  8. Salem – Often used in movies as the name of a witch’s cat.
  9. Scar – Simba’s evil uncle in “The Lion King”Simba: the main character in “The Lion King” movies.
  10. Quintin – This is a play on harlequin, which is a pattern that some calico cats have.

Scar – Simba’s evil uncle in “The Lion King”Simba: the main character in “The Lion King” movies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some unique names for cats?

Looking for a unique name for your cat? Check out these fun and creative ideas, perfect for male or female cats, big or small! From classic names like Felix and Fluffy to more modern options like Pixel and Pixel, there’s something for everyone. Consider a name.

What is a pretty cat name?

Opt for classic names like Luna, Franny and Oliver or explore vintage choices such as Betty, Percy, Leo and Cleo. For something unique, try animal-inspired monikers like Bunny, Panda, Tiger or Goose. There’s no shortage of creative and cute cat names to choose from!

What is my cat name?

My cat’s name is from the top 50 most popular cat names in the USA, so I named him/her Fluffy!

What are some cool male cat names inspired by mythology?

Give your cat a touch of history with these cool male cat names from mythology: Demitri, Elijah, Milos, Nico, Odin, Thor, and Loki.

Can I name my cat after a character from a movie or TV show?

Yes, you can absolutely name your cat after a character from a movie or TV show - go ahead and pick out a fun name!

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16 thoughts on “The 70 Most Unique Cat Names For Your Feline Friend

  1. Basil

    Great names, thanks fur sharing! The P.A. really likes Nimbus, she says that’s a purretty cool name fur a house panther! MOL

    Big Sunday purrs

    Basil & Co xox

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  2. Sandra

    I named my cat Zebrowski but call him Browski for short. My last other’s cats were named Gizmo (he was an older rescue and came with his name) and Chester I got him as a kitten and he kept jumping onto my sofa hence the name as another mane for a sofa is a chestfild,

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  3. Lezley A Larson

    My kitties are Cöttr, Kissa, Myaldr, Tonka, Missa, Rayne, and Rune. Cöttr and Kissa are mommy and daddy to the rest. We are of Nordic decent so I gave most Nordic names. Tonka is the only one not named nordically.

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  4. Andrea Gudaitis

    Picked the name Emanon (no name backwards), Emma for short. Read this somewhere years ago and it always stuck with me. It referred to the idea that no cat is truly owned and thus can never be claimed by a name. It now belongs to my adopted Manx kitty. She has Siamese markings and points but no tail and is the boldest cat I have ever owned; chasing her two much larger dog siblings around the house. My last cat, who passed away in 2020 at age 20, was named Tuk. He was a Maine Coon cross with wild hair that stuck out all over and my mother called him “that ugly kid”. Used the initials to give him his name. He finally grew into his hair and was beautiful.

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  5. Elah

    I used to have a cat i named him mr. fluffy his father is my aunt’s cat named mr. meatball and his mother is feral unfortunately they both died a long time ago nobody knows how mr. meatball died but i’m pretty sure his mom got attacked by some large animal we actually rescued mr. fluffy one of his eyeballs got infected but we managed to save both him and his eye so he had both of his eyes but one of them he just couldn’t see out of unfortunately mr. fluffy was also born with health issues and they were getting worse overtime so he unfortunately had to get put to sleep when he was only five years old rip mr. fluffy 2018 rest in piece my sweet baby boy i’ll see you on the other side when i get there❤

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  6. Judy Johnson

    My cats have been named Koshka (russian for cat), Moshe (cat in Majorkan, I think), Ra, Chi, Amy and Emily (after Indigo Girls), Chloe, Bubbie, Butchie, Squeak, Pooh, Phil (short for Philadelphia Cream cheese – he was all white), Julius (orange point oriental),

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    1. small mallory photoMallory Crusta

      Hmm, here are a few ideas:

      Mist
      Nori
      Frost
      Dorian
      Bluebell
      Misty
      Cloudy
      Skylar
      Azure
      Sapphire
      Steel
      Silver
      Slate
      Neptune
      Dove
      Pearl
      Stormy
      Rain
      Blizz
      Thunder
      Ocean
      Skye
      Sapphire
      Royal
      Indigo
      Blue
      Grizzly
      Ash
      Smoke
      Stone
      Dust

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