Got a New Cat? Here are Some Cute Cat Name Ideas!

As you bring home a kitty, many things run around your head. 

You wonder about things like how to make your house cat-ready, ways to train your cat, buying food for them, etc. Most importantly, you have to come up with a cute cat name.

You are sure to scour your mind for unique cat names that also fit with its uniqueness and aura. If you still can't find the right pet name for your cat, we got you covered!

While preparing your home to welcome this new member to your family, check out the cat names listed here. You will find the purrfect cat name for your feline lord/lady from this list of male and female cat names.

So, you have brought home a little kitten and are now fishing for some name ideas?

For cat parents, choosing a name is a serious business. We want to choose something that is cute, unique, and perfectly reflects our furry baby’s personality. It can therefore be quite challenging to find a suitable cat name. 

And since there is no way to know if they will respond to it or not, the process of choosing one can be quite frustrating too.

But, worry, not! We’re here with some ideas to help you choose that ‘purrfect’ name for your kitty. 

Following is a list of the most popular cat names to choose from!

Your Cat’s Appearance –

This includes the color and type of fur, markings on their body, etc. So, if your kitten is a furry baby with a white coat, you can call her Miss Cotton Ball. If your cat has black fur, you can consider classic pet cat names like Ink, Midnight, Shadow, Blackcurrant, etc. 

And if you are in the mood for irony, you can go for names like Snowball, Moonlight, Ivory, and the like. Or, you can even name your cat based on any unique markings that he or she has. 

For example, if he or she is a white cat with black markings on all her paws, then you can name her Socks or Boots.

Their Personality and Expression –

Cats are renowned for their personality. 

Some are mischief-makers and like to cause trouble on any chance they get. For these kitties, names like Havoc, Chaos, Imp (small goblins with a mischievous nature) will be perfect. Or, if you have a cat with a stern expression and no-nonsense personality, consider naming her Mrs McGonagall from Harry Potter to see some magic! 

So, watch your kitty for a few days after you bring her home. Let them get comfortable with their surroundings to get a fair idea of their real personality. And then you can choose a cat name for them accordingly.  

Breed of Your Cat –

You can also decide on the cute pet name of your cat based on their breed. For instance, if you have a Persian - known for their regal and elegant personality, you can choose from names like Charles, Elizabeth, Victoria, Caesar, Cleopatra, Baron, etc.

Apart from these, allow yourself to get inspired by your favourite book, comic character, animated series, or movie while selecting a name for your beloved feline friend. For example, if your furry munchkin is a black cat with green eyes who has a tendency for stirring up trouble, you can call him or her Loki, after the Norse God of Mischief and everyone’s favourite Marvel villain. 

Or, you can take a trip down memory lane and pick a name from everyone’s childhood favourite animated series Tom and Jerry, Garfield etc.

You can even gather ideas from Bollywood/ Hollywood celebrities who have chosen some pretty unique names for their furry babies. Like celebrity singer Katy Perry named her feline friend ‘Kitty Purry’ which is a clever twist on her own name. 

Taylor Swift, who is well-known for her fondness for cats named one of them after the female detective Olivia Benson from the ‘Law and Order’ TV series. 

Closer home, actress Kalki Koechlin had lovingly named the feline friend she had adopted “Dosa”. These are a few unusual cat names to go by!

Lastly, trust your instincts while selecting a name for your purr baby. Just remember that whatever name you choose, he or she will love you just the same!