58 Classic Cat Names (With Meanings)
Names that have been used for cats for decades and still sound right. If you want a name everyone can say and nobody will question, start here.
Below are 58 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Classic Cat Names: the full list
- LilyFemale
An elegant white flower (keep real lilies away from cats)
- PrincessFemale
Expects to be treated like one
- JackMale
Simple and strong
- BellaFemale
Italian for beautiful
- GeorgeMale
A solid, royal name
- AlfieMale
Friendly and cheeky
- RustyMale
Rust-coloured
- OliverMale
One of the most-used male cat names
- SophieFemale
Means wisdom
- SadieFemale
Means princess
- PepperUnisex
Dark, speckled and a little spicy
- ShadowUnisex
Follows you everywhere
- RockyMale
A fighter that never stays down
- TigerMale
The biggest striped cat of all
- FluffyUnisex
Says exactly what it is
- JasperMale
A red-brown stone and a classic name
- SammyMale
Friendly and easy to call
- PatchesUnisex
For a coat made of patches
- MittensUnisex
For white paws
- MollyFemale
A cheerful, long-loved pet name
- LokiMale
Norse god of mischief
- CocoFemale
Chic and chocolate-coloured
- MurphyMale
An Irish name meaning sea warrior
- SashaFemale
A soft, elegant name
- GracieFemale
Graceful, most of the time
- GingerFemale
The classic name for an orange cat
- LunaFemale
Italian and Latin for moon
- LolaFemale
Short, lively and bold
- MaggieFemale
A pet form of Margaret
- MaxMale
Short for Maximus, "the greatest"
- MimiFemale
A common Chinese cat name, from the sound of a meow
- TomMale
A male cat is literally a tom
- ChloeFemale
A Greek name meaning green shoot
- LouieMale
A famous warrior's name
- HenryMale
A name of kings
- SocksUnisex
For white feet
- ArchieMale
A cheerful old name
- CharlieUnisex
Friendly and familiar
- OreoUnisex
Black and white, like the sandwich cookie
- MiloMale
A long-time favourite cat name; also a chocolate malt drink
- ZeusMale
King of the Greek gods
- MillieFemale
Gentle and sweet
- CleoFemale
Short for Cleopatra
- SnowballUnisex
Round and white
- OscarMale
A long-time top cat name
- DaisyFemale
A cheerful white flower
- TobyMale
A warm, friendly name
- WhiskersUnisex
The original cat name
- LuckyUnisex
Always lands on four feet
- SmokeyMale
Smoke-grey
- ZoeFemale
Greek for life
- MistyFemale
A soft grey haze
- OllieMale
Short for Oliver
- KittyFemale
The obvious choice
- LeoMale
Latin for lion; also a constellation
- LucyFemale
Means light
- FelixMale
Latin for lucky
- MidnightUnisex
The darkest hour
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about classic cat names
What is a good name for a cat?
Rocky, Zoe and Mittens are three strong choices from this list. Rocky: A fighter that never stays down.
How many classic cat names are on this list?
There are 58 names: 24 male, 22 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.