415 Hilarious Cat Names (And How to Choose the Right One)

Cats can be hilarious pets, so it only makes sense for them to have a funny name, too! People love sharing wacky cat names online, so why not get in on the fun if you have a new furry friend? In this article, we’ve compiled over 400 of the funniest cat names, including options for males, females, and kitties of all colors. We’ll also provide tips on how to choose the purr-fect name for your cat!

Our Favorite Funny Names for Cats

Male cats: Lord Sheddington, Mad Catter, Captain Stinky, Whiskeroni
Female cats: Clawdia, Madame Floof, Whiskerella, Meowdeline
Pop culture: Cat Benatar, Catrick Swayze, Elvis Purrsley, Fuzz Lightyear
Puns: Pico de Gato, Purrincess, Catsanova, Avocato
Random: Trashcan, Brillo Pad, Concrete, Crunch Wrap Supreme

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Best Funny Cat Names

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Make your friends and family laugh when you introduce them to your cat. While it’s totally okay to give your cat a normal name, many people get a kick out of naming their kitty something silly. Imagine people’s reactions when they hear your cat’s name for the first time! Here are some hilarious options to choose from:^{[1]
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- Admiral Meowington
- Catzilla
- Catticus
- Fish Breath
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Meowtini
- Professor Purrington
- Hairball
- Mouse
- Puff
- Puffball
- Meowsolini
- Captain Sushi
- Chairman Meow
- Whisker McFluff
- Winston Purchill
- Whisker Von Stache
- Mad Maxicat
- Captain Claw
- Ninja Mittens
- Sushi Paws
- Wonton Whiskers
- Biscuit Bandit
- Taco Cat
- Meowrio Kart
- Ace Ventpurra
- Fluff Nugget
- The Furrminator
- Toe Beans
- Hissterical
- Furrball Fandango

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Funny Female Cat Names

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Go for something feminine and silly if you have a female cat. Think of some of your favorite girl names and see if you can turn them into a cat-related pun. Name your cat after your favorite female celebrity or character, or just choose something that sounds feminine. Here are some examples:^{[2]
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- Ali Cat
- Buff-Puff
- Clawdia
- Clawdia Killmew
- Duchess Fluffington
- Jennifur
- Miss Flufferton
- Miss Whiskerbottoms
- Miss Whiskers
- Mrs. Meow
- Kitty Poppins
- Meowdeline
- Whiskerella
- Madame Floof
- Catalina Wine Mixer
- Kitty Minaj
- Lady Purrmewlade
- Tuna Turner
- Whiskerina Ballerina
- Furry-osa
- Miss Furrnandez
- Meowlyssa
- Tabbytha
- Purrsephone
- Daisy Doodle
- Petunia Purr
- Rosie Posie
- Lily Paws
- Blossom Bella
- Catilda Swinton

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Funny Male Cat Names

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Pick a funny, masculine name for a male cat. If you have a boy cat, give them a name that sounds masculine while still being humorous. Draw inspiration from all kinds of silly-sounding words and phrases, including puns based on food or pop culture. Here are some examples:^{[3]
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- Bubba
- Bubbles
- Butterball
- Lord Sheddington
- Mr. Meow
- Sir Whiskers
- Sumo
- Zamboni
- Mewlius Caesar
- Mr. Bigglesworth
- Clawdius
- Sir Pounce
- Chairman Paw
- Sir Scratchington
- Bandit Whiskers
- Thor Thunderpaw
- Sir Purrloin
- Fuzzgerald
- Whisker Wonka
- Whiskeroni
- Meowstro
- Bumblebeans
- Fiddlesticks
- Aaron Purr
- Edward Scissorpaws
- Yoyo Meow
- Mr. Licks
- Meowser
- Mad Catter
- Catbury
- Captain Stinky

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Funny Movie-Inspired Cat Names

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Name your cat after your favorite movie, actor, or character. Many people love a good movie reference, so look to your favorite films for inspiration. Name your cat after your favorite feline character, or make a pun based on the name of a movie or actor. Here are some examples:
- Catnip Everclean
- Catrick Swayze
- Fuzz Lightyear
- Garfield
- Jinx
- Macavity
- Mr. Meowgi
- Mr. Mistoffelees
- Nermal
- Old Deuteronomy
- Purrincess Leia
- Pyewacket
- Rumpleteazer
- Rum Tum Tugger
- Scat Cat
- Skimbleshanks
- Leonardo DiCatrio
- Harry Pawter
- Luke Skywhisker
- Fleas Witherspoon
- Darth Meow
- Hannibal Lickter
- Rocky Pawboa
- Obi-Wan Catnobi
- Purrmione Granger
- Ferris Mewler
- Purrcy Weasley
- Meowlan Rouge
- Forrest Rump
- Catman Begins
- Puss in Boots

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Funny Music-Inspired Cat Names

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Pay homage to your favorite musician. If you’re a big music lover, honor your favorite singer, band, or other musician by naming your cat after them. While you can give them the musician’s actual name, it’s a lot more fun if you turn the name into a cat-related pun. Here are some examples:
- Cat Benatar
- Elvis Purrsley
- Kitty Purry
- Kitty Gaga
- Meowly Cyrus
- Notorious C.A.T.
- Purrl Jam
- Meowzart
- Bing Clawsby
- Bob Meowley
- Cat Stevens
- David Meowie
- Cat Cobain
- Paw McCartney
- Freddie Purrcury
- Cat King Cole
- Billie Meowlish
- Bruno Meows
- Dolly Purrton
- Ozzy Pawsbourne
- Snoop Catty Cat
- Justin Timberlick
- Meowvin Gaye
- Meowdonna
- Axl Paws
- Furgie
- Meowton John
- Kittie Hendrix
- Mick Meowger

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Funny Pop Culture-Inspired Cat Names

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Name your cat after your favorite pop culture references. Whether you’re into books, movies, or sports, there are a ton of hilarious pop culture-inspired names to give your cat. For extra laughs, name your kitty after a prominent historical figure! Here are some examples:^{[4]
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- Cat Damon
- Catalie Portman
- Cat Middleton
- Neville Furbottom
- Edgar Allan Paw
- Cleo-cat-tra
- Clawdia Schiffer
- Dwight D. Eisenmeower
- Neil Catrick Harris
- Purrlock Holmes
- Purrnest Hemingway
- Ricky Ticky Tabby
- Snagglepuss
- The Great Catsby
- Toonces
- William Catner
- Fuzz Aldrin
- Brad Kitt
- Picatso
- Paw Revere
- Ricky Purrvais
- Meowchael Scott
- William Shakespaw
- Anderson Pooper
- Meowgic Johnson
- Tabbytha Christie
- Opurrah Whisker
- Cindy Clawford
- Meowly Ringwald
- Cat Winslet
- Purrina Williams
- LePaw James
- Shakitten O’Neal

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Funny Personality-Based Cat Names

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Make sure your kitty’s name fits their personality. If you’re not sure what to name your new cat, watch them for a while to get an understanding of their behavior and personality. This can help ensure their name really fits them. Whether your cat is wild, lazy, or a bit snobby, here are some great options:
- Catabunga
- Catastrophe
- Catnado
- Chatterbox
- Fishbait
- Her Majesty
- Her Royal Highness
- His Majesty
- His Royal Highness
- Lord Furrball
- Major Whiskerton
- Miss Hiss
- Miss Piggy
- Pounce
- Princess Purr
- Prince Paw
- Sassypants
- Sir Licks-a-Lot
- Sir Pounce-a-Lot
- Sir Purr-a-Lot
- Wigglebutt
- Zoomie
- Whispurr
- Professor Pounce
- Captain Napz
- Box Inspector
- Goblin
- Havoc
- Furious the Destroyer

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Funny Food-Inspired Cat Names

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Name your cat after your (or their) favorite snack. Food-inspired names are both cute and funny, so they’re the perfect option for your adorable furry friend. The more random the food, the funnier the name will be! Alternatively, try naming your cat after your favorite drink. Here are some examples:^{[5]
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- Kit-kat
- Catserole
- Cannolia
- Cocoa Puff
- Daiquiri
- Fluffernutter
- Bacon
- Bagel
- Cheddar
- Eggo
- Fish Stick
- Sushi
- Mai Tai
- Mimosa
- Mojito
- Noodle
- Flapjack
- Kimchi
- Martini
- Meatball
- Mozzarella
- Nacho
- Pancake
- Pickles
- Porkchop
- Potato
- Purrito
- Skittles
- Snickerdoodle
- Sriracha
- Tuna
- Wasabi

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Funny Cat Name Puns

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Make a cat-related pun for a witty name. Everyone loves a good pun, even if they won’t admit it. Luckily, there are a ton of cat-related words you can use to turn almost any name or phrase into a pun. Think of words like “cat,” “purr,” “paw,” and “meow,” and see what all you can come up with! Here are some examples:^{[6]
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- Purrincess
- Purrscilla
- Pico de Gato
- Santa Claws
- Fidel Catstro
- Catsanova
- Colin Furrth
- Water Croncat
- Lucifurr
- Spartacat
- Avocato
- Alfredo Pawsta
- Cattuccino
- Meowrio Lopez
- Count Scratchula
- Purryl Streep
- Pawsitively Purrfect
- Meowlissa McCarthy
- Meowcolm X
- Purrman Meowville
- Purrgatory
- Uma Furrman
- Tika Meowsala
- Flufflestiltskin
- Napawleon
- Isaac Mewton

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Funny Names for White Cats

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Get inspiration from your cat’s fur color. White cats may look elegant, but they’re just as silly as other cats. Give your white kitty a fun name inspired by white foods, objects, or characters associated with the color white. Here are some examples:
- Snowballer
- Vanilla Ice
- Sir Marshmallow
- Albus Dumblecat
- Frostbite
- Meowshmallow
- Blizzard Whiskers
- Powder Puff
- Ice Cube
- Coconut Cream
- White Claw
- Meow Blanc
- Snow Pawtrol
- Ghostface Kitty
- McFlurry
- Flurry McFluff
- Snowflake Warrior
- Sir Coconut
- Cotton Mew
- Winter Whiskers
- Sugar Puff

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Funny Names for Black Cats

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Choose a dark or edgy name for a black cat. Black cats have historically had a bad rap, but these days, they get plenty of love! If you want to lean into the cliche, give your black cat a name that’s a bit edgy. The more ironic, the better. Here are some examples:
- Purrcy Darkness
- Catman
- Inky Minaj
- Blackjack Sparrow
- Midnight Snack
- Salem Saberhagen
- Darth Whiskers
- Ravenclaw
- Licorice Whip
- Meowzard Noir
- Professor Shadowpaw
- Batcat
- Espresso Bean
- Shadowfax
- Purrlock Noir
- Sir Pounce of Darkness
- Blackbeard Meower
- Black Panther

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Funny Names for Orange Cats

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Pick a name inspired by your cat’s gorgeous ginger fur. Move over, Garfield—there’s a new orange cat in town. Ginger cats are known for their chaotic personalities, so a funny name will likely fit yours perfectly. Name them after your favorite orange or yellow foods, or make a pun based on the name of one of your favorite redheaded celebrities. Here are some examples:^{[7]
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- Meowcaroni
- Sir Nacho
- Tater Totkins
- Ron Fleasley
- Ginger Snap
- Cheeto Puff
- Nacho Kitty
- Pumpkin Spice
- Rusty Whiskers
- Ed Sheerclaw
- Firepaw
- Cinnamon Swirl
- Tigger Bounce
- Dorito Claws
- Marmalade Bandit
- Captain Carrot
- Cheddar Biscuit
- Colonel Mustard
- Sriracha Paws
- Flame Throwpurr
- Frito Bandito
- Gingerbread
- Fanta

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Funny Names for Big Cats

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Pick a name that’s as big as your chonker’s tummy. If your cat could stand to lose a few pounds, gently poke fun at their size (or their appetite) by naming them after something big, strong, or powerful. Here are some examples:^{[8]
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- Meownt Everest
- Chonk Norris
- Sir Eats-a-Lot
- Tankerbell
- Meowzilla
- Biggie Paws
- Gigantor
- Chunky Brewster
- Jabba the Cat
- Cat Kong
- Thundercat
- King Fluffington
- Furrnado
- Catlas
- Bulldozer
- Mega Paw
- Arnold Schwarzencatter
- Big Mac
- Waffles the Mighty
- Jellyroll
- Big Boy
- Machu Picchu
- Behemoth
- Beefy

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Funny Names for Small Cats

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Give your tiny kitty a name that’s cute and funny. If everyone oohs and aahs at your cat’s tiny size, choose a name that’s equally as adorable. Name them after something small, like fun-sized candy, or include words like “lil” and “tiny.” Here are some examples:^{[9]
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- Itty Bitty Kitty
- Mini Meow
- Captain Smol
- Nugget
- Peanut Purrter
- Tinkerbell Claws
- Lil’ Monster
- Tic Tac
- Mewtiny
- Short Stack
- Teeny Houdini
- Pipsqueak
- Kit-Kat Mini
- Half Pint
- Small Fry
- Micro Meower
- Pocket Paws
- Bitty McFluff
- Tiny Whiskerton
- Sprinkle Paws
- Kitty Smalls
- Baby Boo Boo
- Puff Puff

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Random Funny Cat Names

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Choose a name that’s as chaotic as their personality. In a recent internet trend, people have begun asking others to name their cats—with silly answers only. In response, they come up with some of the wackiest, most random “names” that usually aren’t names at all. If you want to get in on the fun, try one of these options:
- Trashcan
- Frying Pan
- Grenade
- Porridge
- Dank Meme
- Candied Pecan
- Sergeant Salami
- Lightning McQueen
- Edward Cullen
- Dilophosaurus
- Concrete
- Venmo
- Meat Sauce
- Brillo Pad
- Crunch Wrap Supreme
- Asparagus
- Soul Snatcher
- Galaxy Destroyer
- Hubba Bubba
- Oatmeal
- Kazoo
- Ramen Noodle
- Cowboy
- Milk
- Coleslaw
- Triangle
- Carpet
- Spork
- Crockpot
- Ford F-150
- Mildew
- Stroganoff
- Thimble
- Toothpick

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How to Name Your Cat

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Consider your cat’s personality. Cats have unique personalities, just like humans do. If your cat loves to eat, consider naming them after a food, like Fishstick. If they’re constantly running around destroying things, pick something more chaotic, like Catastrophe. If they’re a bit judgmental, pick a name that sounds a bit snooty, like Lord Furrball.^{[10]
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Draw inspiration from their breed or color. Some color names are a bit cliche (like Smoky for a gray cat or Midnight for a black one), but if you think outside the box, there are plenty of fun, color-inspired names. For example, a white cat could be White Claw, and an orange cat could be Meowcaroni.
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Name your cat after your favorite celebrity or character. Choose a cat pun inspired by your favorite musician, actor, or historical figure, or pay homage to your favorite fictional cat. Consider options from books, myths, and legends, too!
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Keep the name short. If you want your cat to learn and respond to their name, it’s recommended to keep the name to two syllables or less. If the name is too long or complicated, your cat may become confused. If you want to give them a long name, consider coming up with a shorter nickname, as well.^{[11]
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Don’t pick something inappropriate. While it may be funny to give your cat a borderline-inappropriate name, remember that you’ll have to register their name with your vet. It’s okay to call your cat a silly nickname, but to avoid any awkward or embarrassing situations, it may be best to give them a “normal” name, as well.^{[12]
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What are your funniest cat names?

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Funny cat names are the best cat names! Here are some silly, punny, and ridiculous cat names:

Catrick Swayze
Home Depot
Florence and the Meowchine
Soup
Picatso
Purryl Streep
Daniel Day Mewis
Radish Spirit
Clawdia
Oedipuss
Blob
Buddy Tumbles, FKA Mr. Personality (OK, this is my cat's name)

Looking for more options? Check out wikiHow's list of over 500 unique cat names!

What are the funniest cat names, in your opinion? If you have a cat, feel free to share its name in the comments!