- Classic boy cat names
- A splash of color for your kitty's name
- Names ideas inspired by famous felines
- Out-of-this-world intergalactic cat names
- Superhero inspired names for your badass cat
- Chef’s kiss names for your culinary cat
- Earthy names for nature-loving kittens
- Animal names for your kitty’s inner beast
- Names based on inanimate objects
- Names for the playful paws
- Adjective-inspired cat names
- Enchanting boy cat names from fairy tales
- Just plain weird and unique names
When you welcome a new cat into your home, their name becomes a part of your daily life. Whether you’re calling them in for dinner or engaging in playful banter, their name needs to reflect their personality and your bond. A well-chosen name can create a deeper connection and even make training easier.
Check out these 300+ boy cat name ideas to help you find the perfect match for your little ball of fur.
Classic boy cat names
- Oliver
- Leo
- Charlie
- Gabe
- Milo
- Ozzy
- Max
- Jerry
- Danny
- Sam
- Oscar
- Zeus
- Smokey
- Gray
- Tyco
- Loki
- Harry
- Rocco
- Jax
- Tom
- Joey
- Tyler
- Teddy
- Gus
- Buster
- Henry
- Beau
- Duke
- Winston
- Alex
- Toby
- Baxter
- Cody
- Vinny
- Nico
A splash of color for your kitty’s name
Black cat names
- Oreo
- Binx
- Shadow
- Jasper
- Spooky
- Bean
- Boots
- Crow
- Coal
White cat names
- Ghost
- Goose
- Boo
- Coconut
- Powder
- Cloud
- Flake
Orange cat names
- Ginger
- Copper
- Peaches
- Tangerine
- Clementine
Gray cat names
- Steel
- Shade
- Thunder
- Ash
- Earl
Brown cat names
- Latte
- Mahogany
- Meatloaf
- Mousse
- Syrup
- Hershey
Names ideas inspired by famous felines
- Garfield
- Felix
- Sylvester
- Heathcliff
- Figaro
- Puss in Boots
- Simba
- Chester
- Tigger
- Bagheera
- Stallone
- Morris
- Mr. Bigglesworth
- Nala
- Snowball
- Tomcat
- Slinky Malinki
- Meowth
- Azrael
- Cat in the Hat
- Stimpy
- Scratchy
- Hobbes
Out-of-this-world intergalactic cat names
- Apollo
- Cosmo
- Comet
- Rocket
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Saturn
- Galaxy
- Astro
- Cosmic
- Meteor
- Titan
- Lunar
- Venus
- Gravity
- Vortex
- Starlight
- Celestial
- Draco
- Solar
Superhero inspired names for your badass cat
- Superman
- Batman
- Iron Man
- Captain America
- Spider Man
- Bucky
- Green Lantern
- Thor
- Parker
- Wolverine
- Tony
- Flash
- Hawkeye
- Hulk
- Black Panther
- Doctor Strange
- Aquaman
- Bruce
- Vision
- Antman
- Starlord
- Rhodes
- Clarke
- Stark
- Falcon
Chef’s kiss names for your culinary cat
- Peanut
- Biscuit
- Nacho
- Muffin
- Brownie
- Pumpkin
- Snickers
- Poppyseed
- Cookie
- Honey
- S’mores
- Jellybean
- Taffy
- Marshmallow
- Pepper
- Waffles
- Ketchup
- Cereal
- Spice
- Butterscotch
- Munchkin
- Pudding
- Noodle
- Tater tot
- Chip
- Sugar
Earthy names for nature-loving kittens
- Forest
- Rocky
- Flint
- Moss
- Ocean
- Cedar
- Sky
- Birch
- Meadow
- Stone
- River
- Oak
- Poppy
- Leaf
- Sage
- Sunny
- Breeze
- Dune
Animal names for your kitty’s inner beast
- Tiger
- Wolf
- Bear
- Falcon
- Elephant
- Lion
- Rabbit
- Penguin
- Owl
- Dog
- Gecko
- Python
- Leopard
- Goldfish
- Guppy
- Jellyfish
- Peacock
- Parrot
- Flamingo
- Goat
- Turtle
- Hawk
Names based on inanimate objects
- Cork
- Button
- Spigot
- Chalk
- Vacuum
- Candle
- Marble
- Whisk
- Mug
- Jacket
- Dart
- Dice
- Pillow
- Lantern
- Canvas
- Thimble
- Brick
- Key
- Anchor
- Crayon
- Shovel
- Slate
Names for the playful paws
- Gamer
- Baker
- Dancer
- Painter
- Scout
- Sailor
- Runner
- Chef
- Fisher
- Ninja
- Climber
- Skater
- Pilot
- Crafty
- Collector
- Baseball
- Biker
- Skier
- Catcher
- Puzzler
- Doodler
- Musician
- Storyteller
- Paddler
Adjective-inspired cat names
- Handsome
- Charming
- Sassy
- Cuddly
- Fuzzy
- Spunky
- Curious
- Bold
- Gentle
- Quirky
- Wheezy
- Playful
- Wiggley
- Joyful
- Spirited
- Lucky
- Witty
- Fierce
- Clever
- Snappy
- Sleek
- Mighty
- Mellow
- Dreamy
- Bubbly
Enchanting boy cat names from fairy tales
- Peter
- Jack
- Hansel
- Rumplestiltskin
- Robin
- Fritz
- Prince
- Raggedy
- Emil
- Hans
- Simon
- Bargain
- John
- Brother
- Otto
- Theo
- Cyrus
- Finn
- Alfie
- Klaus
- Grumpy
- Sleepy
Just plain weird and unique names
- Gizmo
- Whiskers
- Zipper
- Rascal
- Juno
- Squiggles
- Sprout
- Stratus
- Dinglehopper
- Catzilla
- Doodlebug
- Dingle
- Flipper
- Heiner
- Pipsqueak
- Squeaky
- Rumble
- Mush
Before we go…
Congratulations on taking the first step toward being a proud new cat parent!
Now that you’ve found a fantastic name for your feline friend, it’s time to think about another crucial aspect of having a furry companion: pet insurance. Investing in a policy is a smart way to prepare for unexpected health issues your cat may face down the road.
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