205 Cute And Adorable Christmas Cat Names
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Cats and kittens can be the perfect gift, so what is more appropriate than a list of Christmas cat names to start the season. On the list below we have brought together a Christmas themed cat names list based on everything we love about the holidays. Here are a few ideas to get you in the Christmas spirit:
- CASPAR – One of the three wise men
- EGGNOG– Yuletide beverage
- RUDOLPH – Most famous of Santa’s reindeer
- SANTA – Christmas gift bringer
Male Christmas Cat Names
- BELTHAZAR-One of the three wise men who visited and gifted baby Jesus, sounds like a suitable christmas name for your cat
- BLITZEN-Name your fast cat after this character in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer film
- CASPAR-One of the wise men who brought gifts to baby Jesus, this is an ideal name for a cat who follows instructions
- CHRISTIAN-A cat who reminds you to follow Jesus Christ
- CLAUS-A Greek name meaning Victory of the people, a perfect name for a brave and bold cat
- COMET-A lovely name for an adorable cat with a grey coat
- CRACKER-An ideal name for a cat who was gifted to you during Christmas
- DONNER-One of the Santa’s’ reindeer, an ideal name for a talented and confident cat
- ELF-Name your graceful and strong feline after this Santa Claus’ helper of the North-Pole
- EMMANUEL-Hebrew name meaning God with us, suits a cat that always reminds you of God’s presence
- FAITHFUL-An ideal name for a loyal and trustworthy cat that reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas
- FROSTY-Name your jolly and joyous cat after the character in television series Frosty The Snowman
- FRUITCAKE-Extend the love you have for this delicious cake by naming your wonderful cat fruitcake
- GABRIEL-Remember Angel Gabriel who brought good news to Mary? Well, this makes an amazing name for your cat
- GIFT-An ideal name for a feline you received as a gift during Christmas
- GINGERBREAD-An amazing name for a cat based on treats you get during Christmas
- HOLIDAY-An ideal name for a friendly and peaceful cat
- HYMN-These praise songs add meaning to Christmas, a fitting name for a joyous cat
- JINGLE-This name reminds you of the awesome Christmas melodies
- JOSEPH-This name will always remind you of Jesus’ father, a fitting name for an honest cat
- MARZIPAN– A lovely name for a sweet feline just like t the Christmas cake
- NICHOLAS– Name your cat after Saint Nicholas who is known as Santa Claus
- NICK-Short form of the name Nicholas, sounds great for a cat name
- NOEL– A lovely French name meaning Christmas
- RUDOLPH-Name your caring and lovely cat after Santa’s most famous red-nosed reindeer
- SANTA-Name your cat after Father Christmas or Santa Claus who’s believed to bring children gifts
- SNOWMAN-An ideal name for a lively cat who loves playing in the snow
- STAR– This name reminds you of the three wise men who followed the North Star to find baby Jesus, well its perfect for your white cat
- WENCASLAS-A wonderful name for a kind cat derived from the Christmas carol, Good King Wenceslas
- YULE-A lovely name for a cat born during the Christmas season
Female Christmas Cat Names
- ANGEL-A lovely name for the most amazing and sweet cat
- CANDY-A perfect name for a feline who’s the real sweet pie
- CANDY-CANE-A sweet name to give your striped cat who brings you extra happiness
- CAROL-Name your cat after the lovely tunes of Christmas carols which fill the air during the festive season
- CHRISTMAS-Giving your cat this name is a wonderful way to enjoy the feeling of Christmas all year-round
- COOKIE-A wonderful name for an extra sweet cat
- DANCER-Nothing complements Christmas celebration like a dance, a fitting name for a lively and jovial cat
- DASHER-Give this name to your cat who reminds you of an adventurous reindeer with a wish in her heart
- EGGNOG-A name of choice for a cat derived from a warm and flavored drink popular during Christmastime
- EPIPHANY-An ideal name for a cat you adopted or who was born on the feast day of the manifestation of Christ
- EVE-Consider this name for a cat who was born on the night before 25th of December
- FELIZ-If you love the Feliz Navidad song by Jose Feliciano famous during Christmas, try if for your cat
- GARLAND-This decorative wreath of leaves and flowers makes a lovely name for your peaceful and beautiful feline
- HOLLY-Name your cat after this holly plant traditionally used in decorations for Christmas,
- IVY-Name your faithful cat after this evergreen climbing plant
- JOY-Consider this name for a cat that came to your life during the cheerful and uplifting day of Christmas
- MARY-Name your lovely cat after the mother of Jesus Christ
- MERRY-A wonderful name for a joyful cat who reminds you of the joy during the merry Christmas season
- MISTLETOE-Traditionally you kiss under the mistletoe during Christmas, give this adorable name to your cuddly cat
- CLAUS-A fictional wife of Santa Claus in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, suits a caring feline
- NOELLE– Name your cat after this funny Christmas holiday movie starring Anna kendrick
- PARTRIDGE-If you love the song ‘a partridge in a pear tree’, why not extend the name to your cat
- PRANCER-Give your caring cat this name inspired by a kind-hearted farm girl in the movie Prancer
- PUDDING-This old fashioned dessert always makes your heart melt, a great name for a charming cat
- SNOWFLAKE-A wonderful name for a cat who reminds you of snowflakes popular during the Christmas winter season
- STAR-The source of light that led the wise men to Jesus, a fitting name for a shinny coated white cat
- STOCKINGS-A lovely name for a feline you received on Christmas Eve
- SUGARPLUM-Consider this name for your lovely and sweet feline who is as sweet as this oval candies
- TWINKLE-A lovely name for your cat with a shinny coat like the twinkling little star
- VIXEN-An ideal name for a funny cat inspired by Santa Claus’ reindeer in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
More Adorable Christmas Cat Names
- ABERCROMBIE- Coined from the famous American casual wear lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch that perfectly describes the beautiful coat of your Tuxedo coat
- BADGER- Great name for your cat with a white stripe on the forehead like the burrowing animal with the same name
- BEAU – A French name for your handsome cat.
- BOND- Name him after James Bond the spy loved by every woman
- BUTLER- Perfect for your black and white-colored Tuxedo cat who looks like he’s wearing a butlers coat
- CHAPLIN-Name him after the English comic actor Charlie Chaplin who wore his toothbrush mustache perfectly
- CHECKERS- This name will suit your bicolor Tuxedo cat
- CHICO –This cute simple short name means boy or lad in Spanish
- DANDY-A Greek name for a warrior cat
- DOUGRAY-Name him after the Scottish actor Dougray Scott known for his roles in the Ever After, Hitman and Impossible 2 films
- ENZO – This Italian name means a winner, and it can also be used to pay tribute to the famous automaker Enzo Ferrari
- FELIX – Name him after the World’s famous Felix cat with a black and white coat
- FIGARO-Name him after the sweet black and white cat character in the Walt Disney film Pinocchio
- FREUD –An ideal name for a cheerful cat
- GOSSIP-A unique name for a cat who enjoys small talks
- GUCCI-A beautiful name for a cool cat derived from the Italian fashion house founded by Guccio Gucci
- HOLLY GO LIGHTLY-Name her after the famous British singer Holly Golightly
- LUNA-A trendy name if her coat has a greyish tint like the moon
- MAGPIE- Name her after an intelligent black and white passerine bird
- MARCELLA-A lovely name from your favorite TV series Marcella directed by Hans Rosenfeldt
- MAYBELLE-A French name for a beautiful tuxedo cat
- MITZI-A Hebrew name fit for your small and bitter kitty
- MONA- We can’t think of a more smart name if you want to name her after the famous Mona Lisa painting
- MOONBEAM- Fits her perfectly if she’s bright as a beam of light
- NIKITA- Who wouldn’t want to be named after the deadly and sexy Maggie Q who stars in action thriller series Nikita
- OPHELIA- A beautiful name derived from a character in William Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet
- PANDA-A cute name for a cat who if fluffy like a bear
- PIAF-A unique name for a cat who loves music like the French singer Edith Piaf
- RITZ- Give this name to your favorite kitty who is always nibbling on your Ritz Crackers
- SHOWBIZ- Short form for show business for a creative cat who loves the limelight
- SNAPSHOT-A modern name for a cat who is quick at her feet
- SOPHIE-A Greek word meaning wisdom for an intelligent cat.
- TESS-A diminutive form of Theresa and fits a kind cat with a white coat like the simple white sari worn by mother Theresa
- TILDA– A German name meaning strength in battle and its ideal for your strong and courageous cat
- TRILBY-Derived from the novel Trilby by George du Maurier
- VOODOO- This creative name fits your black cat who always seems to have tricks up her sleeve
- ZOE- This cute Greek name fits your Tuxedo cat who is full of life
- BUGSY – Cute name for your kitty with big bug eyes or for one who loves bugs
- BUTTERS – Name him after Butters Stotch the naïve character in the animated series South Park
- CORKY – For your white-furred graceful cat
- COSMO – Cute name for a handsome cat who loves order
- COUSCOUS –For your small, well-rounded cat
- DINKY – For your male pet who commands authority and power
- DISNEY – Looking for Disney name for your prince? Go with this original and cute name
- DONUT – This is a really cute name for a sweet cat
- ELMER – Perfect for your famous cat or for the one who enjoys being in the limelight
- FIVEL – Yiddish for the brilliant one
- FIZZ – This will be a beautiful name for your cat with a ginger coat
- FONZ –Cool name for a lovely cat named after the popular lead character in the sitcom Happy days
- GIZMO – English name meaning strong and handsome
- GOOGLE – Isn’t this the perfect name for your cat who knows it all
- GREMLIN – Cute name for your mischievous cat
- GUMBY – Like Gumby the cool clay character in the TV show Claymation
- HERBIE – For a handsome cat who is admirable for their warrior spirit
- HOBBIT – Perfect Lord of the Rings name for your round and small cat
- HOOTIE – For your handsome kitty who makes the ladies go gaga
- HOWIE – Lovely name for a brave cat
- IGBY – Cute name for your rebellious and stubborn cat
- JELLO – Creative and fun name for your handsome bundle of fur
- JINGLES – Cute name for a playful kitty
- JOJO – Beautiful name for a cat who was born on Monday
- KERMIT – Variant of Dermot meaning free man in Irish
- KIT – Name him after the handsome actor Kit Harington who acts as Jon Snow in the Game of Thrones
- LINUS – Unique name for a cat with a pale yellowish or flaxen coat
- MAGOO – We love this beautiful name ideal for your cat who carries himself as an important person
- MARBLES – Perfect for the cat who loves to play with marbles or one with a coat with flecks of gray, tan, brown, white or black
- MCFLY – For a peaceful black kitty
- MILO – Great name for a merciful cat named after Milo, the orange cat in the movie The Adventures of Milo & Otis
- MOBY – Name him after the famous musician and animal activist Richard Melville Hall popularly nicknamed Moby
- MOJO – Your cat will love this name which means good luck
- MOMO – A famous cat name in Japan meaning peach
- MOTT – For your bundle of fur who loves to play with mud
- MOXIE – Cute name for a cat who is aggressive and energetic
- NACHO – Pet name for the name Ignacio and ideal for a fiery cat
- NEWT – Lovely name for your small kitty who is always quiet and cooperative
- NICNAC – Cute name for a tiny cat that loves to eat crackers
- NOGGIN – Slang for a small cup and would suit your minute furry friend
- OGGIE – An English pastry and would be ideal for a sweet cat
- PEEWEE – Perfect for your small furry pet
- PEPE – Beautiful name for a stripped cat named after Pepe Le Pew in Warner Bros Merrier Melodies and Looney Tune’s cartoons series
- PEZ – For a sweet cat like the Australian PEZ candy
- POUNCE – You’ll agree that this cute name is perfect for a kitty who loves to pouch on others
- PUNKIN – A pet name for a cat you love dearly
- POPPINS – Witty name for your inspiring cat
- POPSTAR – For your lovely cat who loves to bask in the limelight
- PORGY – Ideal for an extremely fat cat
- PRECIOUS – If she is precious to you, let others know through her name
- Q-TIP – We all agree that this is a unique and cute name for your favorite pet
- QUICKLY – Perfect name for a cat who is quick and fast
- SMURFETTE – For a small cute cat named after the female smurf character in The Smurfs
- SPICE GIRL – For a spicy cute cat with an attitude
- STARLET – Beautiful name for a shy beautiful kitty who shines like a star
- SUGAR – For one who is as sweet as sugar
- SUGARBAKER – Cute unique name for your favorite pet
- SWEETIE – Perfect for the most adorable sweet kitty
- SWOOSIE –Name her after the American actress who is also a two time Emmy award winner Swoosie Kurtz
- TINKERBELL- Great name for a sassy and adorable cat
- TOOTS – An affectionate name meaning baby
- TUPPENCE – If your cat is a detective like the detective duo Tommy and Tuppence, then this name will suit her perfectly
- TWINKIE – For a golden furred cat who is as sweet as twinkie the American sponge cake
- USCHI – German for a lady
- WHOOPIE – Perfect for a cat who is sweet like a delicious piece of a whoopie pie
- YO-YO – A kick-ass name for a cat who loves to play
- ZAZZLE – For your kitty who has style and charisma
While giving the gift or an adorable kitten or cat may seem like a nice gesture, it is a 10 to 15 year commitment. Owning a pet is a financial responsibility and a lifestyle change, so waiting for the hectic holidays to be over is recommended when adopting. If you just want a jolly name for your cat or kitten we hope you found it here. If not, consider checking out one of our other lists like male and female cat names.