60 British Shorthair Cat Names (With Meanings)
The British Shorthair is round, sturdy and usually blue-grey, with a dignified manner that suits old-fashioned and noble names.
Below are 60 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
British Shorthair Cat Names: the full list
- EarlMale
As in Earl Grey tea
- OliveFemale
A dark little fruit and an old-fashioned name
- ArthurMale
The legendary British king
- VioletFemale
A purple-blue flower and a vintage name
- WinstonMale
A heavyweight British name
- WalterMale
A dignified older gentleman
- QueenieFemale
A pet form of queen
- SterlingMale
High-grade silver
- ColetteFemale
A French writer who adored cats
- PharaohMale
Ruler of ancient Egypt, where cats were sacred
- SmokeyMale
Smoke-grey
- DustyUnisex
A soft, dusty coat
- ArchieMale
A cheerful old name
- DorisFemale
A grandmother's name
- AgnesFemale
An old name meaning pure
- BastetFemale
The Egyptian cat goddess
- HeraFemale
Queen of the Greek gods
- BugsyMale
An old-time mobster nickname
- PearlFemale
A white gem from the sea
- SylvesterMale
An old Latin name meaning "of the forest"
- MildredFemale
Millie for short
- KumoUnisex
Japanese for cloud
- MingUnisex
Means bright; also a famous dynasty
- EthelFemale
Sounds like she knits
- BirchMale
A tree with white-and-grey bark
- HaneulUnisex
Korean for sky
- BlueMale
"Blue" is what breeders call a grey coat
- TomMale
A male cat is literally a tom
- JeevesMale
The perfect butler
- AlbertMale
A noble old name
- MavisFemale
An old name meaning songbird
- AlfieMale
Friendly and cheeky
- DuchessFemale
Elegant and slightly above you
- ClydeMale
The other half of the outlaw pair
- PrincessFemale
Expects to be treated like one
- BulletMale
Fast and silver-grey
- GomaUnisex
Japanese for sesame
- AthenaFemale
Greek goddess of wisdom
- GertrudeFemale
Gertie for short
- OsirisMale
Egyptian god of the afterlife
- RajaMale
Malay for king
- LunaFemale
Italian and Latin for moon
- OscarMale
A long-time top cat name
- SapphireFemale
A blue gem, like Siamese eyes
- AmiraFemale
Arabic for princess
- SageUnisex
A grey-green herb; also means wise
- GureumUnisex
Korean for cloud
- SiamUnisex
The old name of Thailand, home of the Siamese
- GeraldMale
A serious name for an unserious animal
- SlateMale
A dark blue-grey stone
- HenryMale
A name of kings
- ShadyUnisex
Lurks in the shadows
- TabithaFemale
"Tabby" for long
- DieselMale
Loud purr, strong engine
- GusMale
Short for Augustus
- NebulaFemale
A cloud of stardust
- PebbleUnisex
A small smooth stone
- StormUnisex
Dark grey and wild
- MalikMale
Arabic for king
- AshUnisex
Pale grey, like cold embers
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about british shorthair cat names
What is a good name for a British Shorthair?
Sterling, Alfie and Sapphire are three strong choices from this list. Sterling: high-grade silver.
How many british shorthair cat names are on this list?
There are 60 names: 27 male, 21 female and 12 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Cats respond best to short names with one or two syllables and a high-pitched ending, such as an "ee" sound. Wait a few days if you can. A cat's personality often suggests a better name than its coat colour does.