150 Most Popular Cute Cat Names

Names September 15, 2019

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150 Most Popular Cute Cat Names

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Since kittens are the cutest things on earth and adult cats rank pretty highly on the cuteness scale, a cute name is must. Choosing an average, run of the mill, cute name is easy but a really cute names take more consideration.

Below you will find our list of cute cat names ranging in degrees of cuteness. Selecting one of these names will fit your cat from her whiskers, down to the pads on her cute little paws.

You may want to start with a name like:

  • BAMBINO – Your little baby (in Italian)
  • CHEEZ – For the cat who wants to be the head honcho
  • DIXIE – A southern kitty
  • PUNKIN – A kitten who is orange in color
  • Q-TIP – Perfect for a cute white kitten

Cute Cat Names and Their Meanings

Cute Adorable Names

Since kittens are the cutest things on earth and adult cats rank pretty highly on the cuteness scale, a cute name is must. Choosing an average, run of the mill, cute name is easy but a really cute names take more consideration.

Below you will find our list of cute cat names ranging in degrees of cuteness. Selecting one of these names will fit your cat from her whiskers, down to the pads on her cute little paws.

You may want to start with a name like:

  • BAMBINO – Your little baby (in Italian)
  • CHEEZ – For the cat who wants to be the head honcho
  • DIXIE – A southern kitty
  • PUNKIN – A kitten who is orange in color
  • Q-TIP – Perfect for a cute white kitten

Cute Male Cat Names

  • ALDO – For a cat who is old and wise
  • ASTERIX – Perfect for your male cat who is the star among your pets
  • ASTRO – A cute name meaning lucky star
  • BAGGINS – For a cat who loves adventure and travel
  • BAMBINO – Italian meaning baby, perfect for your cat who always looks like a young kitten
  • BANJO – Cute name for a cat who can’t keep still when you play good music
  • BILBO –Name him after the Hobbit hero Bilbo Baggins
  • BOOGIE – Coined from the boogie-woogie genre of music and ideal for a cat who is always lively and loves to dance
  • BUBBLE – Lovely name for a cat who is always bubbly and happy
  • 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
  • ROO – For a kind cat who lives life to the fullest
  • ROOKIE – For the newest and least experienced kitty in your home
  • SCOOTER – A cute name for a cat with Scotland roots
  • SKEETER – A lovely name for a cat who loves to dart and play
  • SONIC – For a fast kitty
  • SQUIDOO – A cute name for an attractive male cat
  • TACO – Extremely swag name for a wise cat
  • TAZ – Name him after the tough character Taz in the TV series Starship
  • TEDDY – Great name for an adorable and huggable cat who’s like a teddy bear
  • TIC-TAC – For a cat who is like a breath of fresh air in your home
  • TICO – Perfect for your cat with a noble character
  • TOSHI – A Japanese name fit for a clever and shrewd cat
  • WOMBLE – For a kitty who loves to play with water or for one who walks with a slight limp
  • ZIGGY – If you love reggae, name him Ziggy after Bob Marley’s son
  • ZOWIE – For your handsome prince who loves life

Cute Female Cat Names

Cute Female Cat Names
  • BERRY – For a  sweet cat who has a brightly colored coat like berries
  • BETTY BOO – Cute name for a beautiful kitty who loves to dance like the famous pop-rap artist with the same name
  • BITSY – A cute name for a small beautiful bundle of fur
  • BLOSSOM – Name your sweet kind kitty after your favorite flower
  • BOOGIE – A cute name for a cat who loves to chew on things
  • BRIGHT EYES – For a cute cat with very big bright eyes that shine like a torch
  • BUTTERCUP – For your beautiful cat with a yellow coat
  • BUTTERNUT – Perfect for a brown or orange furred kitten
  • BUTTONS – Beautiful name for a cat with cute eyes like buttons
  • CANDY CANE – For a sweet white-furred cat with red or orange stripes
  • CHICKADEE – Perfect for a cat with black, gray and white fur like the American bird with a similar name
  • CHICKPEA – Cute name for a cat with a pale brown coat
  • CLUEDO – For a kitty who loves to play with you
  • COCO – A very cute name for your favorite pet
  • CONCHITA – Spanish for a little seashell perfect for an awesome small cat
  • DAFFODIL – Unique name for a wild cat that you truly love
  • DEE-DEE – Your delightful princess will love this cute name
  • DIXIE – For a girl who was born on the tenth of any month
  • DOT COM – Lovely name for an extremely tall and large female kitty
  • DOTTIE – Awesome name for a cat who you consider as an invaluable gift
  • ECCLES – For your cat who has brought joy and happiness in your life
  • EGGNOG – Perfect for a sweet cat like Eggnog the creamy popular dessert
  • FOO – Chinese for blessings
  • GIDGET – Clever name for your small girl
  • GIGGLES – A beautiful name for a bubbly cat with a cute face
  • GIGI – A lovely name for a sweet and pretty cat
  • HICCUP – Norwegian meaning little one
  • INGIE – For your cat who you are truly thankful for
  • JUNEBUG – For a cute cat born in June
  • KEEPSAKE – A beautiful name for a cat who invokes beautiful memories
  • KIKI – For a cat who brings you a double dose of happiness
  • KIKI DEE – Add a twist to the name Kiki and call your pet Kiki Dee
  • KIRBY – Perfect for a dark-furred cat
  • KYLIE – Great name for a graceful and beautiful cat
  • LACIE – Lovely name for a gorgeous and smart kitty
  • LEXI – Ideal for your kick-ass kitty who likes to defend others
  • LIBBY – A short cute form of the name Elizabeth for your precious bundle of fur
  • LOLLY – Perfect for a cat with a beautiful white coat like the scented white flowers of the Laurel plants
  • LULU – Cute name for an amazing cat who is beautiful in every way
  • LULUBELLE – Let this beautiful name describe the beauty and loyalty of your cat with long soft fur
  • MIKMAQ – Meaning my friend and ideal for a cat you consider to be your sweet companion
  • MITTENS – Name her after the famous cat called Mittens from Wellington
  • MIU MIU – A Japanese name for a beautiful kitty
  • MOON – Cute for a cat who is as radiant as the moon
  • OONA – Irish for lamb and perfect for a girl who is calm and with white fur like a lamb
  • PAWNEE – For a fat cat who loves to have fun
  • PEACH – Cute name for an intelligent cat with a pale pinkish-yellow coat
  • PET – Isn’t this the cutest name for your sweet cat
  • PIXIE – Lovely name for a mischievous and cheeky kitten
  • 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

Conclusion

Its best to capture your cats personality with a cute name. Picking a cute name will also make it more acceptable to yell from the front porch.

It will also be easier for your cat to recognize and become accustomed to her name. If you choose a two syllable name, your cat is much more likely to respond. If you still haven’t found the perfect name here, check out our other cat names lists here.

Amy is the founder of Cat Mania and a Certified NAVC Pet Nutritionist. She is the proud owner of two cats and a dog and her love for animals has led her to a successful career as a freelance writer specializing in pet care, nutrition, and product reviews.
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