350+ Unique Cat Names for Your One-of-a-Kind Cat

Find the name that fits your feline best with this list of unique cat names that are anything but ordinary.
By Lacey Howard Updated June 03, 2022 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print

Finding a name that fits your cat's unique personality can be a creative challenge. How do you capture your pet's one-of-a-kind attitude (cattitude, if you will), with a name? And your kitty's name is not only about your cat. What you choose to name your cat can also be a statement about your own personality and creativity.

Take advantage of this opportunity to find a unique cat name for your feline friend. An ironic, clever, or sassy name will make people do a double-take—or at least appreciate your (and your kitty's) individuality.

Oriental Shorthair kitten with a chocolate hair Oriental shorthairs are friendly, intelligent, and inquisitive cats that love being around people and fellow furry friends. | Credit: Svyatoslav Balan / Getty

The possibilities, of course, are limitless but consider your cat's personality as a starting point.

Is she 100-percent diva? Who is a famous female with a similar reputation?
Is she more Lizzo or Liz Taylor?
Does he take on the world like a total badass? Maybe he should have a name like Tyson or Kobe.
Does she give you sass with every look and have a precocious attitude? Sassy or Scout might be a perfect name!
Does he or she have a majestic, regal air? Consider naming your cat after a monarch (historical or modern, real, or fictional) such as Louis, Marie, George, Elizabeth, or Cersei, Joffrey, Lady McBeth.

Enjoy the journey to landing on a name that fits your one-in-a-million feline and his or her individual charisma. Here's a list of 350+ unique cat names to help get you started.

Unique Girl Cat Names

Give your female feline a name that's as unique as she is.

Ada
Vanya
Gwen
Eloise
Claudia
Daisy
Cora
Betsy
Piper
Prudence
Arabella
Cassie
Ro
Paige
Naomi
April
Marian

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Unique Boy Cat Names

These unique male cat names are perfect for your handsome boy.

Cannon
Gerard
Amos
Ezra
Ronan
Rowan
Sebastian
Ace
Benji
Bennett
Buckley

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Harry Potter-Inspired Names for Cats

These names are absolutely spellbinding.

Padfoot
Sirius
Dobby
Norbert
Pixie
Fleur
Ginny
Hagrid
Hedwig
Luna
Nimbus
Potter
Hermione
Dumbledore
Patronus
Tonks
Fleur
Lupin
Weasley
Malfoy
Albus
Myrtle
Remus
Looney
Aragog
Quirrell
Riddle

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Sports-Inspired Names for Cats

If your kitty is always zooming from room to room and batting around balls, check out these sporty names.

LeBron (James)
Jordan (Michael)
Venus (Williams)
Brady (Tom)
Kobe (Bryant)
Ali (Muhammad)
Beckham (David)
Magic (Johnson)
Jackie (Robinson)
Babe (Ruth)
Bambino (Babe Ruth)
Barkley (Charles)
Lionel (Messi)
Alex (Morgan)
Hope (Solo)
Dallas (Cowboys)
Packer (Green Bay)
Raider (Las Vegas)
Chief (Kansas City)
Saint (New Orleans)
Jazz (Utah)
Dodger (Los Angeles)
Sox (Boston/Chicago)
Cub (Chicago)
Bear (Paul Bryant)
Tyson (Mike)
Patriot (New England)
Manning (Eli, Peyton)
Mahomes (Patrick)
Rapinoe (Megan)
Osaka (Naomi)
Simone (Biles)
Suni (Lee)
Lindsey (Vonn)
Wilma (Rudolph)
Steve (Prefontaine)
Billie Jean (King)
Danica (Patrick)
Rhonda (Rousey)
Chloe (Kim)

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Celebrity Names for Cats

Are you a pop culture fanatic? Name your cat after your favorite star.

Niro (Robert De)
Kanye (West)
Kardashian
Dolly (Parton)
Butch (Cassidy)
Mel (Gibson)
Benedict
Cumberbatch
Kylie (Jenner)
Hemsworth (Chris)
Reynolds (Ryan)
Bullock (Sandra)
Hudson (Kate)
Winfrey (Oprah)
Newman (Paul)
Marlon
Brando
Marilyn
Monroe
Driver (Adam)
DiCaprio (Leo)
Zendaya
Ewan (McGregor)
Meryl (Streep)
Mila (Kunis)
Paris (Hilton)

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Musician Names for Cats

If your kitty loves to hear herself sing, these names are ideal.

Beyoncé
Bruno (Mars)
(Frank) Sinatra
(John) Lennon
Stevie (Wonder/Nicks)
Bruce (Springsteen)
Prince
Mozart
Chance (the Rapper)
Drake
Mick
Jagger
Jerry (Lee Lewis)
Bob
Dylan
Lenny (Kravitz)
Hayes (Carll)
(John) Denver
Ozzy (Osbourne)
Morrissey
Elton (John)
Usher
(John) Legend
Billie (Eilish)
(Johnny) Cash
(Miley/BillyRae/Noah) Cyrus
(Chris) Cornell
Gaga
Doja Cat
Ariana (Grande)
Kacey (Musgraves)
King Princess
Katy (Perry)
Lizzo
Shania (Twain)
Alanis (Morissette)
Cardi B
Biggie
Phoebe (Bridgers)
Madonna
Elvis

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Book Character Names for Cats

Hey book-lovers, these names are for you.

Cheshire Cat
Sawyer
Rue
Gatsby
Darcy
Katniss
Sherlock Holmes
Scout
Frodo
Gandalf
Radley
Atticus
Finch
Huck
Finn
Pippi
Milo
Ramona
Moby
Inigo Montoya
Buttercup
Westley
Bella
Edward
Rosalie
Hannibal
Veruca Salt

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Superhero Names for Cats

Not all superheroes wear capes, and that goes for your kitty, too.

Stark
Thor
Hulk
Loki
Flash
Batman
Groot
Rocket
Marvel
Joker
Hawkeye
Nebula
Shuri
Captain
Carter
Fury
Robin
Riddler
Gamora
Starlord
Shang-Chi
Wanda
Panther
Garnet
Drax

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Color-Inspired Names for Cats

Whether your cat is orange or has a tabby pattern, these names are always a good choice.

Amber
Aqua
Blue
Emerald
Goldie
Hazel
Honey
Hunter
Indigo
Jewel
Mocha
Penny
Robin
Rusty
Scarlet
Opal
Blanco
Burgundy
Sapphire

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Historical Figure Names for Cats

History buffs, meet the perfect ideas.

Lincoln (Abraham)
Einstein (Albert)
Earhart (Amelia)
Hamilton (Alexander)
Newton (Sir Isaac)
Da Vinci
Napoleon (Bonaparte)
Teddy (Roosevelt)
Edison (Thomas)
Joan of Arc
Ginsburg (Ruth Bader)
Sojourner Truth
Frida
Kahlo
Rosa (Parks)
Sacajawea
Curie (Marie)
Billie (Holiday)
Anais Nin
Ada
Lovelace
Shelley (Mary)
Harriet (Tubman)
Sylvia
Plath
Thatcher
Jane
Austin
Diana (Princess of Wales)
Cleopatra
Maya (Angelou)
Edith (Cowan)

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tiny kitten clinging to branch of tree A nature-inspired name is perfect for an outdoor kitty or one that simply likes an occasional climb in the trees. Cats’ extendable claws allow them to grip tree trunks as their back legs move them forward, making them excellent climbers. | Credit: Getty