834 Unique Male Cat Names & Unique Girl Cat Names

By Michael Brown - 2026-01-14 09:14:29

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834 Unique Male Cat Names & Unique Girl Cat Names

ByKayleigh RobertsUpdated Mar 16, 2023

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Unique male cat names
Unique female cat names
Gender-neutral cat names
Celebrity cat names
Disney and Pixar cat names
Book-related cat names
Movie-inspired cat names
TV show cat names
Cat names that are puns
Cat names and their meanings
More inspiration

Choosing a name for a new pet is incredibly important, and a great way to bond with and get to know your kitty! Everyone sees their feline friend as the most special, and some people might want their pet to have a thoroughly unique name to match their personality. This may ring especially true for anyone who has a cat with a unique backstory, special physical or personality features, or who just has some truly strange and unusual habits (read: all of them.)

If you're struggling for inspiration, here's a long list of 834 perfectly unique cat names for cats who go against the grain, stand out, and are the light of their pet parents' eyes.

Unique male cat names for quirky boys

Got a special boy in need of a unique or uncommon name to go with this personality? Take a look at this list, which is filled with great ideas to get you started!

Ajax
Amadeus
Ambrose
Amos
Apache
Arlo
Ash
Augustus
Aztec
Baxter
Beau
Bogart
Bomber
Brady
Bronson
Broody
Bugsy
Buster
Cadbury

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Catbert
Chester
Chevy
Chomps
Clyde
Colonel
Dalton
Dante
Darrow
DaVinci
Dean
Double O'Seven
Duke
Earl
Eastwood
Elway
Excalibur
Fabio

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Felix
Fenton
Finn
Floyd
Gideon
Gil
Graham
Harrison
Hickory
Hobbs
Hutch
Jackson
Jenner
Keegan
King
Linux
Luxor
Macho
Mogul
Nelson
Niles
Nubby
O'Malley
Odie
Orlando
Pacey

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Palmer
Perkins
Prince
Quentin
Quimby
Rasta
Razo
Ricky Ticky Tabby
Riff Raff
Ringo
Ruddykins
Sargeant
Scorpio
Sergio
Shaq
Teddy
Theo
Tiberius
Tripper
Truman

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Turbo
Usher
Waldo
Whitman
Xavier
Zepplin
Zigfried
Ziggy

Unique cat names for females and distinctive dames

Outstanding girls need outstanding names, and this list of unique cat names is stacked with options that are rare, beautiful, funny, and strong, for a wide range of appeal for prospective cat namers.

Abba
Acura
Adele
Aida
Aiko
Aki
Amaya
Amore
Angel
Apricot
Aspen
Astra
Athena
Autumn
Barbie

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Biana
Bliss
Bonita
Boots
Bubbles
Burgundy
Butterscotch
Buttons
Calia
Cha Cha
Chakra
Chanel
Cheerio
Cheesecake
Cheri
Chic
Chicklet
China
Cinnamon
Cleopatra
Cookie
Coral
Countess
Cuddles
Cupcake

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Cutsie
Dandelion
Destiny
Dior
Dixie
Dolly
Dot
Eden
Ellie
Elvira
Emmy
Enya
Evita
Fancy
Felicity
Fifi
Friskie
Gardenia
Gemma
Georgie
Gidget
Godiva
Goldie
Gracie
Gucci
Gypsy

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Harlow
Heidi
Hissy
Honey
Ida
Ima
Iris
Isis
Ivory
Jada
Jade
Jana
Jewel
Jipsee
June
Kenya
Kia
Kiki
Kiwi
Kokomo
Ladybug
Layla
Littlebit
Lollypop
Lovebug
Marshmallow

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Mimsy
Neela
Nikia
Nokia
Nutmeg
Paisley
Peaches
Pearl
Periwinkle
Princess
Queenie
Rainbow
Razzie
Ribbon
Rizzo
Roxy
Ruby
Sabrina

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Sahara
Sapphire
Savannah
Selby
Selena
Sierra
Sissy
Skyler
Slippers
Taffy
Tasha
Tawny
Tula
Tulip
Uma
Vera
Wanda
Xany
Yoko
Zoe
Zola
Zula

Rare cat names that are gender-neutral for every feline friend

Looking for a name that doesn't necessarily present as masculine or feminine? This list of rare cat names that can work for both a male or female kitty is filled with options for every cat!

Ace
Almond
Asa
Avalon
Bacon
Badger
Bamboo
Barley
Biscuit
Blackjack
Boo Boo
Bug
Cashew
Chompz
Chubbs
Cody
Crouton
Curly
Dagger
Digger
Dinger
Dinky
Furball
Furby

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Gadget
Gopher
Hershey
Jelly
Jersey
Jiggles
Jinxy
Jitterbug
Kabuki
Kinko
Kobi
Lemmy
Lex
Locke
Macintosh
Mackie
Max
Muffin
Nacho
Nemo
Neopolitan
Nibbles
Niko
Noodles
Noogie
Nugget
Oakley
Oatmeal
Oreo
Panda

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Patches
Peppa
Pepper
Percy
Pickles
Pizza
Pookie
Pumpkin
Ramsey
Random
Reagan
Reese
Ren
Rocket
Ryder
Scrapper
Smokey
Spazzy
Taco
Taylor
Tiger
Toby
Toffee
Tortilla
Tricky
Triscuit
Truffle
Tummy
Waffles

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Walnut
Widget
Yummy

Unique cat names inspired by celebrity baby names

We all know celebrities love giving their kids uncommon names, so why not pull inspiration from that? Pop culture lovers can look to existing baby names given by their favorite celebs, like the unique cat names listed here.

Agnes
Allyn
Altalune
Amada
Anaca
Apollo
Ariela
Arlo
Arusha
Audio
Aviana
Axel
Bean
Bear
Bing
Bingham
Birdie
Blue Ivy

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Bluebell
Blythe
Booker
Bowie
Briar
Bronx
Brooklyn
Chicago
Clio
Coco
Coco
Cosima
Cricket
Cyrus
Daisy
Delilah
Denim
Destry
Diezel
Dilys
Doone
Dream
Egypt
Elias
Elsie
Elula
Emerson
Everest
Faith
Fifi
Florence
Flynn
Frankie
Fuchsia
Future
Gaia
Genoveva
Gravity
Gulliver
Hal
Harlow
Harper

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Hart
Haven
Hayes
Homer
Honor
Hopper
Huckleberry
Ignatius
India
Indiana
Java
Journey
Kai
Kal-El
Kash
Keen
Kit
Kulture
Kyla
Lark
Lennon
Lio
Livingston
Locklyn
Lottie
Lourdes
Lula
Luna
Maddox
Maple
Marlowe
Mason

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Midnight
Milan
Miles
Miriam
Monroe
Monte
Moroccan
Mowgli
Nahla
North
Onyx
Otis
Otter
Pearl
Penelope
Pilot
Prince
Puma
Racer
Rae
Rainbow
Ransom
Rayne
Reign
Reiley
Remington
Rex
River
Roman
Romilly
Rosalind
Royal
Rumi
Sage
Sailor
Saint
Santiago
Satchel
Seven
Shiloh
Silas
Sir
Sonny
Sparrow
Stella
Stormi

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Story
Strummer
Sunday
Sunny
Suri
Tallulah
Tennessee
Theodora
Titan
Trixie
True
Usher
Vida
Violet
Wilder
Willow
Winter
Wyatt
Wylda
Zuma

Uncommon cat names inspired by Disney and Pixar characters

If you're an animation fan, check out this list of names inspired by Disney and Pixar characters that you, your cat, and your children (if you have them) will love!

Abu
Aladdin
Alice
Ariel
Baloo
Bambi
Bashful
Baymax
Beast
Belle
Boo
Bruce
Bubbles
Buzz

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Charming
Cinderella
Cogsworth
Crush
Darla
Dash
Dinah
Doc
Dopey
Dory
Duchess
Dumbo
Elastigirl
Esmerelda
Fauna
Flora
Flounder
Flower
Gaston
Genie
Gill
Go Go
Grumpy
Gus Gus
Happy
Hera
Hercules
Hiro
Iago
Jane
Jasmine
Jessie
Joy
Judy
Kronk
Kuzco
Lady
Lilo

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Lumiere
Marlin
Meg
Merida
Merlin
Merryweather
Mike Wazowski
Mishu
Moana
Mufasa
Mulan
Nala
Naveen
Nemo
Pacha
Perdy
Pongo
Pumbaa
Rafiki
Rajah
Ralph
Rapunzel
Rex
Scar
Sebastian
Simba
Sleepy
Sneezy
Squirt
Stitch
Sulley

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Tadashi
Tarzan
Tiana
Timon
Tinkerbell
Triton
Ursula
Vanellope
Wasabi
Wendy
Woody
Yzma
Zazu
Zeus

Unusual cat names inspired by books, characters, and authors

Literary lovers, rejoice! You can always look to your favorite works for unusual cat names that honor both your feline friend and your favorite characters from classic or modern books.

Aesop
Aragorn
Aslan
Atticus
Augie
Beowulf
Bilbo
Cedric
Crookshanks
D'Artagnan
Eloise
Finch
Fitzgerald
Frodo
Gale
Gandalf
Gatsby

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Ginny
Gollum
Hannibal
Harry
Hazel
Hermione
Holden
Katniss
Kipling
Legalos
Lolita
Matilda
Moriarty
Peeta

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Pippi
Prim
Radley
Scarlett
Scout
Seuss
Sherlock
Ulysses
Watson
Weasley
Zelda

Unique kitten names inspired by movies and the big screen

Lovers of the big screen can also find inspiration for unusual and unique cat names in their favorite movies, like these well-known characters.

Apollo
Balboa
Bogart
Bruiser
Buttercup
Cyclops
Darth Vader
Doolittle
Durden
Ewok
Ferris
Fievel
Gizmo

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Goldfinger
Han Solo
Inigo
Keanu
Kenobi
Leia
Morpheus
Neo
Optimus Prime
Phoenix
Rambo
Ripley
Rocky
Rogue
Skywalker
Storm
Vito
Wolverine
Yoda

Rare cat names inspired by your favorite TV shows

If television is more your thing, consider any of these TV-inspired ideas that can make a rare cat name for any feline.

Animal
Archie
Arya
Bam Bam
Boober
Buffy
Bugs
Carrie
Cersei
Charlotte
Chekov
Daenerys

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Daffy
Drogon
Dunphy
Fonzie
Fozzie
Giles
Gilligan
Ginger
Gobo
Gonzo
Goofy
Homer
Itchy
Jaime
Kermit
Kirk
Leonard
Linus
Lucy
Marge
McCoy
Mickey
Minnie
Miranda
Miss Piggy
Mokey
Mr. Big
Mulder
Nymeria
Penny
Pepe
Pikachu
Pluto
Popeye
Ricky
Rizzo
Samantha
Sansa
Scooter
Scotty
Scully
Seinfeld
Sheldon

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Simpson
Skipper
Snoopy
Soprano
Spock
Sractchy
Sulu
Trekky
Tweety
Tyrion
Uhura
Wembley
Xander
Xena
Yogi
Zenon
Zorro

Cat names that are puns for larger-than-life felines

Love a pun and meeting animals with a first and last name? You can always combine your preferences to give your feline friend some built-in personality with a cat name that is a puns or a portmanteau, like any of these adorable options.

Abraham Lynxin
Ali Cat
Anderson Pooper
Bing Clawsby
Brad Kitt
Butch Catsidy
Cat Benatar
Cat Damon
Cat Middleton
Cat Sajak
Cat Stevens
Cat Winslet
Catalie Portman
Catnip Everdeen

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Catpernicus
Catrick Swayze
Catsanova
Catsy Cline
Catticus Finch
Catzilla
Charles Lickens
Cindy Clawford
Clawdia
Cleo Catra
Colin Furth
Dalai Clawma
David Meowie
Diane Kitten
Don Drapurr
Draco Meowfoy
Drew Hairymoore
Ebefleazer Scrooge
Edward Scissor Paws
Elvis Catsley
Emily Lickinson
Ferris Mewler
Fleas Witherspoon
Fleyonce Knowles
Fuzz Aldrin
Genghis Cat
George Catstanza
George Cloonflea
Great Catsby
Hairy Potter

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Halle Purry
Hello Kitty
Holden Clawfield
J.R.R. Tolkitten
Jane Pawsten
Jennifurr
Jennifurr Aniston
JK Meowling
Jude Paw
Juliet Catulet
Katy Purry
Kit-Kat
Kitty Cudi
Kitty Poppins
Leopardo DiCatrio
LeVar Purrton
Lickeris
Lionel Itchy
Lucifur
Luke Skywhisker
Margaret Scratcher
Mariah Hairy
Meowly Cyrus
Meowrio Lopez
Mr. Meowgi

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Neil Catrick Harris
Notorious C.A.T.
Oedipuss
Oprah Whisker
Paw McCartney
Paw Newman
Pawdrey Hepburn
Picatso
Puma Thurman
Ricky Purrvais
Ron Fleasley
Ron Furgandy
Ryan Fleacrest
Santa Claws
Sir Purr A Lot
Tabbytha
Teri Scratcher
Tina Spay
Tobey Catguire
Veronicat
Walt Whiskers
Whispurr
Winston Furchill

Our top 20 favorite unique cat names and their meanings

Aside from every single name on the cat puns list above, these are some of our favorite rare, unusual, and unique names for cats.

Achilles: Weakness (Achilles' heel), and also the subject of a Greek myth
Alderon: Spontaneity, creativity, exuberance
Ambrosia: Immortality
Arkadina: Rustic paradise
Bodhi: Enlightenment
Casanova: New house
Celeste: Heavenly
Darlene: Darling
Dilbert: Day-bright
Ennio: Destined
Harmony: Unity, concord
Juniper: Young, evergreen
Maestro: Teacher
Odette: Wealthy
Opie: One who is like God almighty; could also be short for Opal
Phinnaeus: Oracle
Sassafrass: Stone breaking
Seraphina: Fiery, burning
Wycliff: From the white cliff
Zolten: Life

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