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999 Unique Cat Names From Books, Movies, Astrology, & More
From Albus to Zeus.
Maybe it’s their strange and unique personalities, or maybe it’s the specific brand of unhinged humor only found in cat owners themselves, but felines seem to have some of the wildest, most off-the-wall names of any pet. You might get a kick out of a cat named Jimothy, Mothball, or Doornails, but ultimately not think twice about it the way you might if it were a dog with such a name. You’d look at little Doornails and think “Yeah, that checks out.”
Nothing is off the table when it comes to naming a feline companion. Just take a peek on CatTok and you’ll find hilariously unique gold like Tree Trunks, Toast, and any other manner of inanimate objects or food items. Cats have the special ability to get away with just about any word or phrase as a name.
That could be an actual human name (often including a first, middle, and last name — sometimes even a title) like Jessica, Susan, Benjamin Button, or Sir Lancelot. Or maybe it’s an incredibly random food item like Celery Sticks, or seemingly the first item the owner laid eyes on, like Popsocket or Blue Jeans. Of course, regular pet names like Luna or Milo also fly. Then there are always those unforgettably unique cat names that smoosh everything all together and you’ve got something like “Sir Benjamin Button Toe Beans III”. See? It sounds right for a cat, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a canine with such a mouthful moniker.
Thanks to the free-for-all that is modern cat-naming antics, you’ve kind of got free reign when it comes to naming your fluffy little buddy. However, since nothing is too weird to work as a unique cat name, there is a bit of a decision-paralysis dilemma. And if you’ve got an orange cat to name, orange cat theory — a TikTok meme expressing the idea that all orange cats share and take turns using one singular brain cell, ICYMI — makes landing on a fitting title as peculiar and distinctive as their larger-than-life personality that much more challenging.
Though closing your eyes, spinning three times, and pointing at an unknown object to name your cat after seems to be the technique for some of the most highly experienced cat parents, there are other options for the mere mortals of kitten characterizing. Like this list. Below, find unique names for boy cats and girl cats inspired by everything from astrology and mythology to movies, books, and more.
Unique Cat Name Ideas
Cat Names Inspired By House Of The Dragon:
Aegon
Aemond
Alicent
Arrax
Balerion
Caraxes
Corlys
Daemon
Jacaerys
Meleys
Moondancer
Rhaenys
Seasmoke
Sunfyre
Syrax
Vermax
Vermithor
Vhagar
Cat Names From Game Of Thrones:
Arya
Brienne
Cersei
Ghost
Gilly
Grey Wind
Hodor
Joffrey
Nymeria
Rhaegal
Samwell
Sansa
Stark
Summer
Theon
Viserion
Cat Names Inspired By Bridgerton:
Agatha
Anthony
Benedict
Edmund
Edwina
Eloise
Francesca
Genevieve
Hyacinth
Marina
Newton
Philippa
Portia
Prudence
Queen Charlotte
Siena
Simon
Cat Names Inspired By Harry Potter:
Albus
Buckbeak
Cedric
Cho
Crookshanks
Draco
Dumbledore
Fang
Fawkes
Fleur
Ginny
Godric
Gryffindor
Hagrid
Hedwig
Helga
Hermione
Hufflepuff
Lupin
Minerva
Mrs. Norris
Neville
Pansy
Pavarti
Potter
Ravenclaw
Ronald
Rowena
Rubeus
Salazar
Severus
Slytherin
Trelawney
Cat Names Inspired By Sarah J. Maas Books:
Abraxos, Throne of Glass
Adion, Throne of Glass
Aelin, Throne of Glass
Amren, A Court of Thornes and Roses
Asterin, Throne of Glass
Azriel, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Cassian, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Cortland, Throne of Glass
Emerie, A Court of Thornes and Roses
Feyre, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Fleetfoot, Throne of Glass
Ithan, Crescent City
Keelie, Throne of Glass
Lorcan, Throne of Glass
Lucien, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Lysandra, Throne of Glass
Narene, Throne of Glass
Nehemia, Throne of Glass
Nesryn, Throne of Glass
Nesta, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Quinlan, Crescent City
Rhysand, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Ruhn, Crescent City
Sorrel, Throne of Glass
Titus, Throne of Glass
Vesta, Throne of Glass
Unique Cat Names Inspired By Jennifer L. Armentrout Books:
Aios, From Blood and Ash
Beckett, From Blood and Ash
Bele, A Shadow In the Ember
Calista, Fall of Ruin and Wrath
Casteel, From Blood and Ash
Claude, Fall of Ruin and Wrath
Eloana, From Blood and Ash
Hawke, From Blood and Ash
Holland, A Shadow In the Ember
Isbeth, From Blood and Ash
Jadis, From Blood and Ash
Kieran, From Blood and Ash
Millicent, From Blood and Ash
Penellaphe, From Blood and Ash
Phobas, From Blood and Ash
Rhain, From Blood and Ash
Seraphena, From Blood and Ash
Setti, From Blood and Ash
Tawny, From Blood and Ash
Thorne, Fall of Ruin and Wrath
Unique Cat Names Inspired By Outlander:
Adso
Agnes
Amelie
Angus
Augustus
Azeel
Bouton
Bozo
Cobhar
Craigh na Dun
Davina
Elspeth
Esmé
Fergus
Glencoe
Hamish
Inverness
Lallybroch
Leod
Malva
Marsali
Mina
Murtagh
Rollo
Rupert
Silva
Thistle
Unique Cat Names Inspired By Nature:
Adhara
Alsephina
Altair
Astra
Astraea
Bellatrix
Castor
Celeste
Estelle
Esther
Estrella
Hydra
Nova
Nyx
Pollux
Regulus
Rigel
Serene
Sirius
Stella
Vega
Andromeda
Antlia
Aquila
Ara
Archer
Aries
Carina
Cassiopeia
Centaurus
Chiron
Comet
Gemini
Gemma
Juno
Leo
Libra
Lilith
Lynx
Lyra
Orion
Taurus
Aitken (the moon’s largest crater)
Ariel (moon of Uranus)
Ayla (meaning moonlight)
Charon (a moon of Pluto)
Cressida (moon of Uranus)
Jovian (pertaining to the planet Jupiter)
Jupiter
Luna
Lune
Mars
Mercury
Narvi (a moon of Saturn)
Neptune
Phoebe (moon of Saturn)
Pluto
Saturn
Selene
Venus
Names Inspired By Mythology:
Achilles
Adonis
Atalanta
Aphrodite
Apollo
Artemis
Athena
Calypso
Cora
Damon
Eros
Gaia
Hecate
Hera
Hestia
Ianthe
Ione
Irene
Persephone
Psyche
Rhea
Thalia
Zeus
Arawn
Brigid
Ceridwen
Clota
Dagda
Damara
Damona
Danu
Divona
Elatha
Esus
Lugh
Macha
Morrigan
Niskus
Rhiannon
Taranis
Baldur
Brynhild
Fenrir
Freki
Frey
Freya
Frigg
Jarl
Magni
Nanna
Odin
Skadi
Sköll
Thor
Valkyrie
Names Inspired By Ancient Egypt:
Amun
Anubis
Anuket
Bastet
Cleopatra
Hathor
Horus
Isis
Khafra
Khalid
Nefertiti
Nefertum
Neith
Pharaoh
Ra
Safiya
Sefu
Sphynx
Tivali
Tutankhamen
Unique Musician-Inspired Cat Names:
Adele
Beethoven
Bowie
Cardi
Cat Stevens
Cher
Conway Kitty
Dolly
Elton
Floyd
Freddie Meowcury
Missy Elliot
Ozzy
Stevie
Whisker Houston
Zeppelin
Unique Cat Names Inspired By Famous Cats:
Chief Mouser
Creme Puff
Félicette
Felix
Grumpy
Hello Kitty
Junie
Lil Bub
Orangey
Oscar
Scarlett
Stubbs
Tama
Ta-Miu
Tardar Sauce
Unique Cat Names From Disney:
Bagheera, The Jungle Book
Bambi, Bambi
Berlioz, The Aristocats
Billy Boss, The Aristocats
Boo, Monsters, Inc.
Clawhauser, Zootopia
Figaro, Pinnocchio
James P. Sullivan (Sully), Monsters, Inc.
Lafayette, The Aristocats
Lightning McQueen, Cars
Marie, The Aristocats
Mater, Cars
Mike Wazowski, Monsters, Inc.
Mufasa, The Lion King
Nala, The Lion King
Napoleon, The Aristocats
Peppo, The Aristocats
Rajah, Aladdin
Randall, Monsters, Inc.
Scar, The Lion King
Shere Khan, The Jungle Book
Simba, The Lion King
Tao, The Incredible Journey
Thomas O’Malley, The Aristocats
Tibbs, 101 Dalmations
Toulouse, The Aristocats
Uncle Waldo, The Aristocats
Arlo, The Good Dinosaur
Barbie, Toy Story
Buzz, Toy Story
Crush, Finding Nemo
Dash, The Incredibles
Dory, Finding Nemo
Edna, The Incredibles
Elastigirl, The Incredibles
Eve, WALL-E
Ham, Toy Story
Jack Jack, The Incredibles
Mr. Incredible, The Incredibles
Nemo, Finding Nemo
Woody, Toy Story
Wall-E, WALL-E
Unique Cat Names From DreamWorks:
Barry, Bee Movie
Doris, Shrek
Ernie, Shark Tale
Hammy, Over the Hedge
Hiccup, How to Train Your Dragon
King Julian, Madagascar
Kowalski, Madagascar
Lenny, Shark Tale
Lord Farquaad, Shrek
Marty, Madagascar
Maurice, Madagascar
Melman, Madagascar
Mongo, Shrek
Mort, Madagascar
Po, Kung Fu Panda
Puss in Boots, Shrek
Ruffnut, How to Train Your Dragon
Shrek, Shrek
Skipper, Madagascar
Spirit, Spirit
Toothless, How to Train Your Dragon
Verne, Over the Hedge
Unique Cat Names From Movies:
Aslan, The Chronicles of Narnia
Binx, Hocus Pocus
Buttercup, The Hunger Games
Church, Pet Cemetery
Cullen, Twilight
Diego, Ice Age
Everdeen, The Hunger Games
Katniss, The Hunger Games
Koumal, Two Brothers
Meowthra, The Lego NINJAGO Movie
Milo, The Adventures of Milo and Otis
Primrose, The Hunger Games
Richard Parker, Life of Pi
Sangha, Two Brothers
Scooby, Scooby Doo
Snowbell, Stuart Little
Other Cat Name Ideas:
Aqua
Azure
Beige
Blue
Burgundy
Cerise
Copper
Coral
Crimson
Cyan
Ebony
Fuchsia
Grey
Maroon
Mauve
Navy
Plum
Russet
Silver
Teal
Verde
Balsam
Bluebell
Clover
Daisy
Dandelion
Delilah
Feather
Fern
Holly
Iris
Lavender
Leaf
Oak
Petunia
Pinecone
Rose
Rosemary
Spruce
Stick
Timber
Tulip
Tree Trunks
Violet
Willow
Woody
Beryl
Diamond
Emerald
Galena
Jade
Jasper
Jett
Lapis
Lazuli
Mica
Olivine
Onyx
Opal
Pearl
Ruby
Slate
Names For Tuxedo Cats:
Asher
Barcode
Bat
Bones
Butler
Checkers
Dapper
Dice
Diesel
Domino
Groom
Inky
Lady
Marble
Mickey
Mister
Moo
Moonpie
Mosaic
Noir
Oreo
Paisley
Patch
Piano
Pinstripe
Pixel
Sir
Smudge
Socks
Speckles
Sushi
Tux
Cat Names For Calicos:
Addie
Amaretto
Beatrice
Bijou
Boots
Bourbon
Callie
Chowder
Dallas
Doodle
Fancy
Furby
Fuzz
Gato
Hemingway
Honey
Honeybee
Junebug
Margo
Meatball
Pompom
Pretzel
Rue
Tortie
Winnie
Names For Siamese Cats:
Ayesha
Elle
Hazel
Ferdinand
Indigo
Jinx
Kai
Kit
Koko
Lila
Milp
Oscar
Penny
Percy
Pyewacket
Regina
Sapphire
William
Cat Names For Orange Cats:
Alani
Blaze
Bonk
Buffalo Wing
Butternut
Carrot
Charizard
Charmander
Cheddar
Cheese
Cheeto
Citrus
Creamsicle
Donald
Fanta
Flame
Frito
Fox
Fuego
Garfield
Ginger
Goldfish
Himbo
Juice
Magikarp
Mango
Marmalade Monster
Merida
Mimosa
Nacho
Pumpkin
Saffron
Sparky
Squash
Sunburn
Sunkist
Sunny
Sweet Potato
Tang
Tarzan
Tiger
Tigger
Toaster
Torch
Weasley
Yam
Cat Names For Black Cats:
Addams
Blackberry
Coal
Darth
Dracula
Eve
Fester
Freddy
Friday
Gomez
Harley
Harlow
Hex
Jack
Loki
Lucifer
Lurch
Merlot
Midnight
Morticia
Night
Nox
October
Olive
Panther
Phantom
Pugsley
Sabrina
Salem
Shadow
Tarot
Thirteen
Thunder
Vader
Winnie
Cat Names For Brown Cats:
Amber
Autumn
Bruin
Bruno
Butterscotch
Cadbury
Chestnut
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Cookie
Hershey
Java
Maple
Marron
Mocha
Rolo
Tawny
Teak
Teddy
Timber
Walnut
Whiskey
Cat Names For Grey Cats:
Bolt
Carbon
Christian
Dusty
Earl Grey
Ember
Flint
Heather
Hurricane
Lightning
Marble
Mushroom
Nickel
Pepper
Pewter
Silver
Smoke
Steel
Stormy
Thunder
Cat Names For White Cats:
Alabaster
Alaska
Angel
Arctic
Aspen
Avalanche
Birch
Blanco
Blizzard
Bunny
Casper
Cloud
Coconut
Cotton
Dove
Duchess
Egret
Frosty
Glacier
Goose
Gully
Iceberg
Ice Cube
Igloo
Ivory
Lacy
Misty
Phantom
Powder
Salt
Slushy
Snow
Spirit
Sugar
Swan
Tundra
Vail
Vanilla
Winter
Cat Names For Maine Coons:
Acadia
Augusta
Beatrix
Blade
Camden
Cleo
Cosey
Dozer
Greta
Grizzly
Harbor
Hunter
Kennebunkport
Oscar
Portland
Riya
Skipper
Titus
Yoda
Cat Names For Ragdoll Cats:
Bubbles
Cuddles
Dolly
Duchess
Fluff
Jellybean
Marshmallow
Puff
Raggedy Ann
Scruffy
Shaggy
Snowball
Snuggle
Toffy
Woolly
Zafiya
Names For Munchkin Cats:
Baby
Baggins
Bini
Binky
Beanie Baby
Bilbo
Bitsy
Bo Bo
Bobbin
Bucky
Dash
Dinky
Dobby
Frodo
Gandalf
Halfpint
Hobbit
Kreacher
Little Foot
Little One
Lollipop Guild
Lulu
Margolotte
Minnie
My Precious
Oz
Pebble
Squirt
Teeny
Winky
Names Inspired By Video Games:
Aatrox
Anivia
Aphelios
Baby Troll
Bandos
Bowser
Charlie the Squirrel
Cugi
Dr. Mundo
Fluffs
Garen
General Graardor
Genesis
Hieronymus Lex
Impa
Ivern
Juna
Kratos
Link
Neite
Nidalee
Nilah
Princess Peach
Toad
Yoshi
Zelda
Names Inspired By Animals:
Alpaca
Badger
Bear
Beluga
Bird
Buck
Bug
Colt
Crow
Dog
Fawn
Hawk
Jay
Lion
Lynx
Moose
Mouse
Pony
Porcupine
Puffin
Raven
Shark
Sparrow
Spider
Squirrel
Tiger
Wolf
Worm
Names Inspired By Creatures:
Arion
Banshee
Big Foot
Centaur
Changeling
Chimera
Drake
Faerie
Gorgon
Griffin
Harpy
Loch Ness
Kappa
Kelpie
Monster
Nymph
Oni
Phoenix
Pixie
Pooka
Selki
Sphinx
Wyrm
Wyvern
Yeti
Yokai
Names Inspired By Food:
Aioli
Bean
Brownie
Butter
Celery
Cheerio
Chicken
Chili
Chips
Cilantro
Clementine
Cream Puff
Crouton
Cupcake
Dorito
Dough
Feta
French Fry
Fudge
Hash Brown
Lemon
Kale
Mayo
Meatloaf
Mozzarella
Muffin
Noodle
Nugget
Pancake
Peanut
Pickles
Potato
Sausage
Snack
Snickers
Spaghetti
Strawberry
Tater Tot
Toast
Tofu
Tootsie
Truffle
Waffle
Names Inspired By Shakespeare:
Anne Hathaway
Balthasar
Benvolio
Brutus
Caesar
Capulet
Claudius
Gertrude
Hamlet
Horatio
Imogen
Judith
Juliet
Julius
Laertes
Macbeth
Mercutio
Montague
Octavia
Paris
Perdita
Portia
Romeo
Shakespeare
Titus
Tybalt
Drink-Inspired Cat Names:
Bacardi
Bailey
Bellini
Bloody Mary
Bud
Brandy
Busch
Cappuccino
Captain Morgan
Club Soda
Cognac
Daiquiri
Espresso
Guinness
Iced Tea
Jameson
Milkshake
Miller
Mojito
Moonshine
Orange Juice
Pepsi
Pilsner
Pinot
Seltzer
Vino
White Claw
Funny Human Mishmash Cat Names:
Alexandrew
Alexaviar
Ashlica
Bennis
Bertus
Bessica
Billiam
Billip
Bobert
Chanelope
Clarkus
Craigory
Frannabelle
Glenjamin
Jackary
Jenelope
Jimothy
Johnald
Nedgar
Pamantha
Paullace
Paulter
Seanathan
Tedward
Thomathan
Punny Cat Names:
Angelicat
Bartholomeow
Catrick
Catthew
Catticus
Cindy Clawford
Clawdius
Dalai Pawma
Dwight D. Eisenmeower
Edgar Allen Purr
Flufflestiltskin
Furcules
Furrah Pawcett
Hisston Churchill
Jennifur
Jessicat
Luke Skywhisker
Margaret Scratcher
Meowgaret
Neville Furbottom
Obi Paws Kenobi
Paw Revere
Purrcy
Purrlock Holmes
Purrnard
Purrsephone
RuPaw
Ruth Bader Ginspurr
Tikka Meowsala
William Shakespaw
Looney Toons-Inspired Cat Names:
Babbit
Bingo
Bugs
Cecil
Clyde
Daffy
Elmer
Hector
Johnny Cat
Lola
Marvin
Porky
Sylvester
Tweety
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