188 Cat Names for Your & Your Partner's New Fur Baby
There's nothing quite like bringing home your and your partner's first pet together: You're saying yes to a huge life commitment, and making promises of responsibility and financial security to one another! It's a big deal. Embarking on cat parenthood? Then you'll want to brainstorm some cat names in order to bestow your sweet feline with a fitting moniker.
Maybe it'll end up being a name inspired by the color of their fur or their quirky personality traits, or perhaps you'll come up with a cat name inspired by your favorite movies, characters or celebrities. Whatever cat name you pick, know that this is the beginning of a new little family: you, your partner and your new fur friend. (Congrats!)
In this article:
- What to Know About Getting Your First Cat Together
- Funny Cat Names
- Unique Cat Names
- Famous Cat Names
- Cute Cat Names
- Disney Cat Names
- Black Cat Names
- White Cat Names
- Orange Cat Names
- Gray Cat Names
- Boy Cat Names
- Girl Cat Names
What to Know About Getting Your First Cat Together
Adopting a kitty with your partner for the first time? Welcome to the official club of feline owners! Naming your cat is fun—especially if you take time to pick out a name together—but you'll also want to make sure you've got everything else set up for a happy home, successful cohabitation and bonding.
Litter Box
Purchase a litter box, fill it with litter and place it somewhere accessible for your cat. If you have two floors, consider getting one litter box for each floor. For tiny kittens, purchase a shallow litter box they can easily climb into.
Food and Water
Make sure your new kitty has access to clean water and healthy, well-balanced food suitable for their age. Contact your cat's new veterinarian and get their specific nutritional recommendations. As for serveware, steel bowls are easy to keep clean.
Playtime
Cats are famous for their napping skills, but they love to play, too. Keep them mentally stimulated with puzzle toys, lasers and interactive games.
Bonding and Socializing
All cats need bonding and socializing time. The younger you can start them with this, the better. Spend time petting and holding them, and slowly introduce them to any other people or pets in your home.
Training
While dogs are known for doing tricks, cats are trainable, too! Use positive reinforcement to deter them from destructive off-limit behaviors, such as scratching furniture or climbing on counters. Also, familiarizing them with their crate and grooming them early on can make these necessary requirements easier down the road.
Funny Cat Names
If you fancy yourself a jokester, consider choosing a funny cat name for your new feline.
- KitKat
- Whisker Doodle
- Great Catsby
- Chonkers
- Biscuit
- Ninja
- Tiny
- Blitz
- Speedy
- Noodle
- Sprout
- Turbo
- Bolt
- Pickles
- Bandit
Unique Cat Names
Want to steer clear of time-old classics or trendy cat names? Opt for one of these unique monikers.
- Zephyr
- Cosmo
- Orion
- Adelaide
- Freya
- Sawyer
- Basil
- Pippin
- Matilda
- Napoleon
- Merlot
- Jinx
- Pixie
- Amélie
- Huxley
- Pepito
- Atticus
- Elijah
- Aurelia
- Kinsley
Famous Cat Names
Name your feline after a famous musician, celebrity or actor. (Bonus points if there's any shared resemblance.)
- Bowie
- Beyonce
- Elvis
- Einstein
- Cher
- Madonna
- Bono
- Ringo
- Mariah
- Rihanna
- Gaga
- Prince
- Mila
- Billie Jean
- Whitney
- Megan Fox
- Freddie
- Johnny Cash
Cute Cat Names
You can't go wrong with a cute cat name for your particularly adorable little friend—and these options are supremely sweet.
- Buttons
- Twinkie
- Mochi
- Cocoa
- Peanut
- Sprinkles
- Ziggy
- Muffin
- Gizmo
- Cha Cha
- Snickers
- Tiramisu
- Pebbles
- Cupcake
- Mocha
Disney Cat Names
Tap into nostalgia by picking out a classic Disney character name for your cat.
- Nala
- Tinkerbell
- Figaro
- Cheshire
- Ursula
- Dory
- Gus
- Stitch
- Bambi
- Aladdin
- Jasmine
- Aurora
- Simba
- Oliver
- Baloo
- Ariel
- Elsa
- Toulouse
- Gaston
- Belle
Black Cat Names
Your slinky black kitty sure is gorg, so give them a name that nods to their sophisticated midnight-hued fur.
- Magic
- Spooky
- Midnight
- Shadow
- Matrix
- Zorro
- Onyx
- Sable
- Inca
- Ace
- Noir
- Panther
- Eclipse
- Salem
- Raven
White Cat Names
Want to take inspo from your cat's snowy white fur? We're partial to the following white cat names.
- Snow
- Bianca
- Angel
- Camelia
- Cloud
- Cotton
- Pearl
- Blizzard
- Tic Tac
- Diamond
- Frosty
- Blanche
- Marshmallow
- Lily
- Casper
Orange Cat Names
Orange kitties are known for being affectionate and vocal. (And did you know that the vast majority are male?)
- Ginger
- Phoenix
- Butters
- Poppy
- Mango
- Clementine
- Peaches
- Pumpkin
- Nemo
- Butterscotch
- Rusty
- Blaze
- Marigold
- Tiger
- Cinnamon
Gray Cat Names
A cool gray cat is worthy of a fun name inspired by their charcoal mane.
- Smokey
- Ash
- Asher
- Sterling
- Misty
- Stormy
- Earl
- Dusty
- Slate
- Grayson
- Koala
- Pepper
- Dorian
- Ember
- Gracie
Boy Cat Names
You have no shortage of options when choosing a name for a boy cat. Start your naming process by considering these picks.
- Fitz
- Leo
- Pierre
- Diego
- George
- Teddy
- Bruno
- Spike
- Felix
- Hugo
- Max
- Noah
- Romeo
- Frankie
- Sylvester
- John
- Winston
- Zeus
- Apollo
- Milo
Girl Cat Names
Have a lovely feline lady on your hands? One of the girl cat names below may just fit the bill.
- Roxie
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Bella
- Luna
- Ruby
- Gigi
- Rosie
- Ella
- Coco
- Moxie
- Kiki
- Tilly
- Lottie
- Duchess
- Willow
- Jazzy
- Hazel
- Ivy
- Chloe