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205 Fat Cat Names: Great Ideas for Your Giant Cat

Written by: Misty Layne

Last Updated on January 18, 2024 by Catster Editorial Team

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205 Fat Cat Names: Great Ideas for Your Giant Cat

Cats come in all shapes and sizes, including giant, cuddly, fat kitties. If your cat is on the chunky side, you might want to pick a fun name that references their giant size. The only problem is that there are several fat cat names to choose from, so it might be challenging to find the right one.

If you have struggled to come up with a name for them, we have a few ideas! Whether you’re looking for a fat cat name according to gender or want a name that’s cute or funny, this list has 217 great ideas for fat cat names.

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How To Name Your Cat

There are so many ways to pick a name for your cat! You might choose a common human name like “Bob” or decide on one based on a mythological character. You could go with a name that references the color of their fur or one based on their origins. You also might want to mix and match physical characteristics and elements of their personality for the perfect name.

Whichever way you go about choosing a name for your cat will be the right way for you. Still, it might help to consider not only something physical like their size but also their personality. This will open a world of names, enabling you to find the best fit for your kitty.

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Male Fat Cat Names

You might want to go with a gender-specific name for your fat cat. If that’s the case, you’ll find several male cat names below that take your pet’s size into consideration!

  • Achilles
  • Angus
  • Apollo
  • Barney
  • Beast
  • Boomer
  • Bounty
  • Brawny
  • Bruiser
  • Bruno
  • Bubba
  • Capone
  • Colossus
  • Conan
  • Diesel
  • Dozer
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  • Duke
  • Emperor
  • Gordon
  • Grand
  • Grant
  • Hereford
  • Hitchcock
  • Hoss
  • Hugo
  • King
  • Lord
  • Mac
  • Magnum
  • Max
  • T
  • Paddy
  • Pookie
  • Rex
  • Rocky
  • Tank
  • Tyson
  • Viking
  • Zarathustra
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Female Fat Cat Names

Likewise, several female fat cat names below run the gamut from silly to royal!

  • Bertha
  • Butterball
  • Chubz
  • Duchess
  • Ellie
  • Fatima
  • Lane
  • Marge
  • Poe
  • Porky
  • Queenie
  • Spare
  • Sulley
  • Supersize
  • Taffy
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Cute Fat Cat Names

No matter their size, kitties are simply cute. Play into that adorableness with a fat cat name that will up the cuteness factor of your pet.

  • Beastie
  • Biggy
  • Budha
  • Butterworth
  • Chubbs
  • Chunk
  • Fluffy
  • Husky
  • Jumbo
  • Mondo
  • Jiggles
  • Roly Poly
  • Tubby
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Funny Fat Cat Names

Maybe your cat is a riot that’s silly and mischievous. If so, one of these funny cat names could work. You’ll find homages to famous people and hilarious names here!

  • Beefcake
  • Big Boi
  • Biggie Smalls
  • Blimpy
  • Chubalub
  • Chubbles
  • Chunk Norris
  • Chunkalunk
  • Chunkster
  • Doughboy
  • Fatty Arbuckle
  • Fridge
  • Hammy
  • Phat Daddy
  • Tubbs
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Fictional Character Fat Cat Names

Who better to name your fat cat after than a bigger-than-life fictional character? These names aren’t just those of famous fictional large cats; they include a wealth of giant characters that come from all over the place, including Disney and South Park!

  • Baby Huey
  • Bagheera
  • Balboa
  • Baloo
  • Baymax
  • Bluto
  • Bowser
  • Cartman
  • Chef
  • Cheshire
  • Chumley
  • Clifford
  • Cookie Monster
  • Crookshanks
  • Darth
  • Dudley
  • Fat Albert
  • Fat Louie
  • Fat Tony
  • Frankenstein
  • Garfield
  • Godzilla
  • Goliath
  • Gus Gus
  • Hagrid
  • Heathcliff
  • Heffalump
  • Hercules
  • Homer
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  • Hulk
  • Hurley
  • Igor
  • Jabba
  • King Kong
  • Kraken
  • Lord Tubbington
  • Megatron
  • Miss Piggy
  • Big
  • Stay Puft
  • Norm
  • Optimus Prime
  • Patrick Star
  • Pugsley
  • Pumba
  • Rambo
  • Sasquatch
  • Shrek
  • Spartacus
  • Sully
  • Thanos
  • Thor
  • Ulysses
  • Ursula
  • Vader
  • Voltron
  • Winnie the Pooh
  • Zeus
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Foodie Fat Cat Names

Maybe your kitty is a chunker because they have an overabundant love of food. What could be better than a fat cat name based on food if that’s the case?

  • Avocado
  • Bacon
  • Big Mac
  • Bon Bon
  • Brownie
  • Burrito
  • Butter
  • Butterfinger
  • Butterworth
  • Cake
  • Cannoli
  • Chalupa
  • Cheddar
  • Cheeseburger
  • Cheesecake
  • Cheeto
  • Chip
  • Chocolate
  • Cinnabon
  • Cookie
  • Crisco
  • Croissant
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  • Cupcake
  • Donut
  • Dorito
  • Dulce
  • Eggo
  • French Fry
  • Gnocchi
  • Gouda
  • Ham
  • Hershey
  • Hot Dog
  • Jello
  • Jelly
  • Margarine
  • Marshmallow
  • Matzo
  • Meatloaf
  • Milkshake
  • Muffin
  • Nacho
  • Oreo
  • Pancake
  • Peanut Butter
  • Pepper
  • Pepperoni
  • Pie
  • Pillsbury
  • Pizza
  • Popcorn
  • Pork Chop
  • Pudding
  • Pumpkin
  • Reeses
  • Sausage
  • Slim Jim
  • Snickers
  • Taco
  • Taquito
  • Tater Tot
  • Turkey
  • Twinkie
  • Waffles
  • Whopper
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Final Thoughts

Naming your beloved cat based on their size creates a wealth of names from which to choose. Whether you go with a foodie name that incorporates your kitty’s love of eating or the name of a larger-than-life fictional character, this list will hopefully help you find the perfect name for your giant cat.


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