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100+ Cute Cat Names: Adorable Ideas for Cats of All KindsĀ 

Written by: Christian Adams

Last Updated on January 4, 2024 by Catster Editorial Team

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100+ Cute Cat Names: Adorable Ideas for Cats of All KindsĀ 

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There is something incredibly mesmerizing about catsā€”arguably the cutest of pets.Ā  As kittens, they like to always be in your presence, ensure you are focusing most (if not all) of your attention on playtime, and find you to be the comfiest of beds when it comes to nap time. These adorable fluffies then grow into their kitty teens, where you might see them a little less.

Your sweet tween might even become a bit of a menace, showing you a little defiance from time to time, but always finds you at the end of the day when itā€™s time to turn in for bed. As they mature, their hearts finally understand and accept that you are their person. No one will know them quite as you do.

No matter the type of cute your kitty isā€”sassy and polished, aloof yet affectionate, full of the zoomies, and always on the lookout for things to pounce on, we have a name suitable for them.Ā 

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Cute Female Cat Names

  • CleoĀ 
  • NalaĀ 
  • LuluĀ 
  • Lemon
  • AuroraĀ 
  • MillieĀ 
  • Mitten
  • KaliĀ 
  • DottieĀ 
  • Nora
  • ZoeyĀ 
  • RosieĀ 
  • Apple
  • Roo
  • GemmaĀ 
  • LotusĀ 
  • MiniĀ 
  • WispĀ 
  • Kiwi

Cute Male Cat NamesĀ 

  • MiloĀ 
  • LeoĀ 
  • ZiggyĀ 
  • ChewieĀ 
  • Lux
  • SushiĀ 
  • MortimerĀ 
  • ButtersĀ 
  • Dill
  • TuckerĀ 
  • JaxĀ 
  • OliverĀ 
  • MurphĀ 
  • EmmitĀ 
  • BeansĀ 
  • LouieĀ 
  • BeauĀ 
  • PoeĀ 
  • RemiĀ 
  • GusĀ 
  • WeeĀ 
  • DuckyĀ 
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Cute Black Cat NamesĀ 

Not for the faint of heart or the superstitious, these magical kitties are among some of the cutest. We have gathered our favorite black cat names, grey cat names, and really any suggestions we think are ideal for all types of dark cats – each full of wonder and mystery.Ā 

  • SpookĀ 
  • MoonĀ 
  • ShadowĀ 
  • EveĀ 
  • Drak
  • LunaĀ 
  • MagicĀ 
  • Cinder
  • Umbra
  • SalemĀ 
  • Noir
  • Charm
  • WidowĀ 
  • MerlotĀ 
  • VaderĀ 
  • YinĀ 
  • Soot
  • PitchĀ 
  • Pep
  • Jey

Cute White Cat NamesĀ 

The white fur on these kitties might resemble the plushest clouds, fluffiest marshmallows, or the purest of sugar. Whatever your cute pristine kitty looks like, we have a name that is sure to be fitting. Here are a few of our favorite cute white cat names.Ā 

  • CasperĀ 
  • OlafĀ 
  • YangĀ 
  • Cotton
  • GhostĀ 
  • MayoĀ 
  • Tofu
  • BrieĀ 
  • Gandalf
  • Blanc
  • Boo
  • Santa
  • FrostĀ 
  • DiamondĀ 
  • Entity
  • GoudaĀ 
  • Spirit
  • Chowder
  • CoconutĀ 
  • FetaĀ 
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Cute Orange Cat NamesĀ 

Often orange cats live up to their reputation of being the friendliest of the feline bunch. Of course, there are always going to be a few orange cats who are a touch more firey than inviting. But regardless of their personality, an adorable orange cat name inspired by their coat would be a fun idea.Ā 

  • Amarillo
  • CarrotĀ 
  • ApriĀ 
  • WeasleyĀ 
  • Ginga NinjaĀ 
  • NemoĀ 
  • FlameĀ 
  • PecheĀ 
  • FantaĀ 
  • Russet
  • Tango
  • GlowĀ 
  • EmberĀ 
  • SparkĀ 
  • FuegoĀ 
  • MimosaĀ 
  • CitrusĀ 
  • RustyĀ 
  • Scorch
  • Marmal
  • Opie

Cute Calico Cat NamesĀ 

Although Calico is a fairly cute cat name in itself, we have compiled a list of the best cat names that would work great for any color-blotted cat. Their patched fur is easily recognized and when matched with one of the following is an unbeatable combination of cuteness.

  • PipaĀ 
  • OpalĀ 
  • BijouĀ 
  • PixieĀ 
  • ErnieĀ 
  • Bongo
  • PetraĀ 
  • MonarchĀ 
  • FreckleĀ 
  • GizmoĀ 
  • HazelĀ 
  • SepiaĀ 
  • HuckĀ 
  • Merve
  • Zelda
  • TippyĀ 
  • HarlowĀ 
  • Munch
  • Esme
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Image Credit: Kristi Blokhin, Shutterstock

More Cute Cat NamesĀ 

The list of cute cat names could go on for all eternity, but who has time to sort through something like that? We thought one final catalog to sum up the remaining cute cat names would ensure youā€™ve been offered the cream of the crop!Ā 

  • TunaĀ 
  • CherubĀ 
  • TurtleĀ 
  • PeetĀ 
  • FleurĀ 
  • LinkĀ 
  • JuniperĀ 
  • FernĀ 
  • SulleyĀ 
  • KirbyĀ 
  • SonicĀ 
  • TeddyĀ 
  • MosesĀ 
  • BasilĀ 
  • NachoĀ 
  • NeroĀ 
  • GoofyĀ 

Bonus: Cute Japanese Cat NamesĀ 

Hello Kitty is a Japanese cat icon, quintessentially the OG of cute cats! If you are looking for something a bit more unique and fun, below are the most popular cute Japanese Cat names.Ā 

  • Akira | BrightĀ 
  • Haruto | Shining SunĀ 
  • Emiko | BeautifulĀ 
  • Hikari | RadianceĀ 
  • Yamato | Great HarmonyĀ 
  • Kyoko | RespectfulĀ 
  • Masumi | ClarityĀ 
  • Yasu | PeaceĀ 
  • Jiro | Second SonĀ 
  • Michi | PathwayĀ 
  • Shiori | PoemĀ 
  • Sora | SkyĀ 
  • Tadao | FaithfulĀ 
  • Yuki | HappyĀ 
  • Haru | SpringĀ 
  • Arata | FreshĀ 
  • Hiro | GenerousĀ 
  • Nori | To RuleĀ 

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Conclusion ā€“ Finding the Right Name for Your Cat

When it comes to determining what cute might look like, remember this concept is entirely up to you. Above anyone else, you will know what kind of cute cat name suits your kitty the best. So lean into the process and have fun with it! At the end of the day, your cat will appreciate whichever name you choose to call them.Ā 

You might be interested in taking a look at a few other ideas before committing to one. We have linked more brilliant name posts below:Ā 


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