115 Christmas Cat Names for Your Festive Feline

Is your kitty as dazzling as the Christmas holiday? These festive cat names will have her feeling merry and bright.
janelle leeson By Janelle Leeson December 07, 2021 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print

It's the most wonderful time of the year—to introduce a new four-legged furball to the family! If Santa Paws left a new kitty under the tree or if you're simply as obsessed with the holidays as we are, consider choosing a Christmas cat name that is sure to keep spirits high all year round! Choose the perfect name for your new cat from this holiday list inspired by classic Christmas movies, holiday foods, winter wonderland favorites, and more.

Wondering if your little Christmas miracle will appreciate and respond to her festive name? Haylee Bergeland, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA says they do! "While there isn't as much research about cat behavior as there is about dog behavior, recent studies have demonstrated that cats do indeed listen for their names," Bergeland says.

Here's a list of 115 unique names to fit your new kitty's personality, and make every day with your feline as special as the Christmas holiday.

boy lying on a white fluffy rug with a cat on his chest next to a christmas tree Credit: Elizabeth Salleebauer / Getty

Best Christmas Themed Names for Cats

You won't find another present as unique as your new kitty. Give them a Christmas-themed name that lets their personality shine.

Star
Elfie
Love
Spirit
Holiday
Santa
Tinsel
Dove
Baby
Gumdrop
Bow (Beau)
Twinkle

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Male Christmas Cat Names

The most famous Christmas boy names of them all: Prancer, Dasher, Rudolf, Dancer, Vixen, Cupid, Blitzen, Comet, and Donner. But wait, are Santa's reindeer boys? As reported by People, Edinburgh University professors Gerald Lincoln and David Baird say that because Santa's reindeer don't shed their antlers, they're actually all girls! It's okay, you can still name your new boy kitty after Santa's reindeer, or consider one of these Christmas cat names for boys.

Claus
Nicholas
Jack Frost
Kris Kringle
Emmanuel
Krampus
Christian
Blue (Christmas by Elvis)

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Female Christmas Cat Names

These Christmas-inspired girl names will make your kitty feel fa-la-la fabulous.

Holly
Joy
Merry
Carol
Grace
Hope
Bell(e)
Bella
Gloria
Gabriel
Gale
Berry
Beth
Emmanuelle

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Christmas Names for Black Cats

These names for black kitties will make your Christmas cat feel jolly and bright. Looking for an ironic black cat name? Keep reading for cat names inspired by winter, like Snowball or Blizzard!