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999 Unique Cat Names From Books, Movies, Astrology, & More

From Albus to Zeus.

by Bustle Editors
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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.

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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

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Cat Names Inspired By House Of The Dragon:

Aegon

Aemond

Alicent

Arrax

Balerion

Caraxes

Corlys

Daemon

Jacaerys

Meleys

Moondancer

Rhaenyra

Rhaenys

Seasmoke

Sunfyre

Syrax

Vermax

Vermithor

Vhagar

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Cat Names From Game Of Thrones:

Arya

Brienne

Cersei

Drogon

Ghost

Gilly

Grey Wind

Hodor

Joffrey

Nymeria

Rhaegal

Samwell

Sansa

Stark

Summer

Theon

Viserion

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Cat Names Inspired By Bridgerton:

Agatha

Anthony

Benedict

Colin

Edmund

Edwina

Eloise

Francesca

Genevieve

Hyacinth

Marina

Newton

Penelope

Philippa

Portia

Prudence

Queen Charlotte

Siena

Simon

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Unique Musician-Inspired Cat Names:

Adele

Beethoven

Bowie

Cardi

Cat Stevens

Cher

Conway Kitty

Dolly

Elton

Elvis

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

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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

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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

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Other Cat Name Ideas:

Aqua

Azure

Beige

Blue

Burgundy

Cerise

Copper

Coral

Crimson

Cyan

Ebony

Fuchsia

Grey

Maroon

Mauve

Navy

Plum

Russet

Silver

Teal

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Wednesday

Winnie

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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

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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

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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

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Cat Names For Maine Coons:

Acadia

Augusta

Beatrix

Blade

Camden

Cleo

Cosey

Dozer

Greta

Grizzly

Harbor

Hunter

Kennebunkport

Oscar

Portland

Riya

Skipper

Titus

Yoda

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Cat Names For Ragdoll Cats:

Bubbles

Cuddles

Dolly

Duchess

Fluff

Jellybean

Marshmallow

Puff

Raggedy Ann

Scruffy

Shaggy

Snowball

Snuggle

Toffy

Woolly

Zafiya

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Looney Toons-Inspired Cat Names:

Babbit

Bingo

Bugs

Cecil

Clyde

Daffy

Elmer

Hector

Johnny Cat

Lola

Marvin

Porky

Sylvester

Tweety

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