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Looking for a cute name for your new white cat or kitten? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of names for white cats inspired by pale colors, objects, food, and more. We’ll also offer tips on choosing the perfect name for your snowball, whether you want something unique, mystical, or adorable.

Popular Names for White Cats

  • Female Names: Angel, Crystal, Snowflake, Sugar, Vanilla
  • Male Names: Arctic, Bones, Frost, Everest, Ghost, Snow
  • Cute Names: Brie, Cream Puff, Marshmallow, Snowball
  • Unique Names: Bianca, Blanco, Celeste, Panna, Yuki
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Female Names for White Cats

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  1. If you’re a proud new owner of a white feline, think of names that represent cold weather, light-colored food or drinks, or the color white in general. Here are the top female names for white cats and kittens:
    • Angel
    • Aster
    • Aspen
    • Bunny
    • Calla
    • Camellia
    • Chantilly
    • Cream
    • Crystal
    • Daisy
    • Dove
    • Gardenia
    • Ivory
    • Jasmine
    • Lacy
    • Magnolia
    • Pegasus
    • Petunia
    • Porcelain
    • Silky
    • Sky
    • Snowflake
    • Snowy
    • Star
    • Swan
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla
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Male Names for White Cats

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  1. There are tons of male names to choose from, whether your cat is dominant, impulsive, cuddly, or a combination of all three. Here are some of our favorite male names for white cats and kittens:
    • Alabaster
    • Alpine
    • Arctic
    • Avalanche
    • Bolt
    • Bones
    • Cloud
    • Cumulus
    • Flake
    • Flurry
    • Frost
    • Egret
    • Everest
    • Ghost
    • Glacier
    • Goose
    • Iceberg
    • Icy
    • Kodiak
    • Phantom
    • Polar
    • Powder
    • Snow
    • Spirit
    • Tundra
    • Vail
    • Yeti
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Unique Names for White Cats

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  1. For a truly unique and beautiful name, look up “white,” “snow,” “cloud,” or other pale elements in different languages. Here are some unique name ideas for white cats:
    • Baltas (Lithuanian for “white.”)
    • Bán (Irish for “white.”)
    • Bianca/Bianco (Italian for “white.”)
    • Blanc/Blanche (French for “white.”)
    • Blanca/Blanco (Spanish for “white.”)
    • Brina (Italian for “frost.”)
    • Celeste (French for “heavenly.”)
    • Hayan (Korean for “white.”)
    • Helada (Spanish for “frost.”)
    • Jinju (Korean for “pearl.”)
    • Kumo (Japanese for “cloud.”)
    • Lawine (German for “avalanche.”)
    • Nevado/Nevoso (Spanish for “snowy.”)
    • Neve (Italian for “snow.”)
    • Nieve (Spanish for “snow.”)
    • Nuage (French for “cloud.”)
    • Nun (Korean for “snow.”)
    • Panna (Italian for “cream.”)
    • Shiroi (Japanese for “white.”)
    • Spook (Dutch for “ghost.”)
    • Vit (Swedish for “white.”)
    • Vorst (Dutch for “frost.”)
    • Weiss (German for “white.”)
    • Xue (Chinese for “snow.”)
    • Yuki (Japanese for “snow.”)
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Cute Names for White Cats

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  1. If your cat is more sweet than serious, go for a name that captures their gentle personality. Here are some utterly adorable cat names inspired by food, snow, and more:
    • Alaska
    • Beluga
    • Birch
    • Blizzard
    • Boo
    • Brie
    • Burrata
    • Cauliflower
    • Charmin
    • Coconut
    • Cool Whip
    • Cotton
    • Cream Puff
    • Feta
    • Frosty
    • Ice Cube
    • Igloo
    • Lotus
    • Marshmallow
    • Mayo
    • Milky
    • Moz
    • Scallop
    • Slush
    • Snowball
    • Sugarcube
    • Tofu
    • Winter
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Mystical Names for White Cats

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  1. Does your cat look like they just wandered in from a magical forest? If so, you need a dreamy name to match their spirit. Here are the most mystical and enchanting names for your feline friend:
    • Agate
    • Athena
    • Aura
    • Calcite
    • Cirrus
    • Fluorite
    • Freya
    • Gaia
    • Granite
    • Howlite
    • Jade
    • Luna
    • Marble
    • Moonstone
    • Nimbus
    • Nova
    • Onyx
    • Opal
    • Pearl
    • Pixie
    • Polaris
    • Quartz
    • Sabrina
    • Seraphina
    • Selenite
    • Topaz
    • Zephyr
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Famous White Cat Names

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  1. From Hello Kitty to The Aristocats, there are so many iconic white cats (and characters with white hair) in pop culture. Just choose a character you love that represents your cat’s personality and vibe. Here are a few of our favorite names:[1]
    • Azzie (Doctor Sleep)
    • Casper (Casper the Friendly Ghost)
    • Charmmy (Hello Kitty)
    • Dandelo (The Fly)
    • Donald (Donald Duck)
    • Duchess (The Aristocats)
    • Elsa (Frozen)
    • Gato (The Mask of Zorro)
    • Hedwig (Harry Potter)
    • Jack Frost (Jack Frost)
    • Maneki (The Japanese Beckoning Cat)
    • Marie (The Aristocats)
    • Mr. Bigglesworth (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery)
    • Malcolm (Malcolm in the Middle)
    • Gandalf (Lord of the Rings)
    • Solomon (From Russia with Love)
    • Snowbell (Stuart Little)
    • Snow White (Snow White)
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Names for White Cats with Blue Eyes

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  1. To draw attention to your cat’s eyes, weave a blue element or shade into their name, such as lapis or slate. Here are some oceanic and heavenly blue names for inspiration:
    • Aqua
    • Azure
    • Bleu
    • Bluebell
    • Blueberry
    • Bluey
    • Capri
    • Cerulean
    • Clue (After Blue’s Clues)
    • Cobalt
    • Cyan
    • Denim
    • Indigo
    • Iris
    • Lake
    • Lapis
    • Navy
    • River
    • Royal
    • Sapphire
    • Slate
    • Smurf
    • Stilton (A type of blue cheese!)
    • Stitch
    • Teal
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How to Name Your White Cat

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  1. Consider their color, coat pattern, and personality to pick a good name. Before naming your cat, observe their behavior and physical appearance. Are they quiet, energetic, sweet, or sassy? Do they have a unique pattern, distinctive markings, or extra fluffy fur? Get inspiration from these characteristics to come up with a cute name that’s totally unique to your feline friend![2]
    • Feel free to test out different names to see which one feels right. Your cat might respond better to a certain name, which can make it easier for you to teach it its name.
    • The easiest way to come up with a name is to think of white objects, colors, and elements, but if you’re still having trouble, you can always use a cat name generator.

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This article was co-authored by Rita Reimers and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Rita Reimers is a Cat Behavior Expert and a Co-Founder of Cat Behavior Alliance, a cat behavior consulting service. With over 30 years of experience as a multi-cat owner and cat rescue worker, Rita specializes in helping people better understand cats and find solutions to behavior issues. She received a BS in Computer Science and Personnel Relations Management and studied at the Animal Behavior College. Rita co-hosts a radio show on Pet Life Radio, “19 Cats and Counting,” and co-hosts a YouTube series, “Let’s Talk Cats.” She is also the co-author of the cat behavior blog, “Kitty Korner” for Litter Genie. Rita also writes for “A New Cattitude” for Catster Magazine, and is a contributor to be.Chewy.com. She is a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behaviorists (IAABC). This article has been viewed 4,580 times.
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