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150+ Nerdy Cat Names: Great Ideas for Your Geeky Cat

Written by: Sophie Jeffares

Last Updated on January 5, 2024 by Catster Editorial Team

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150+ Nerdy Cat Names: Great Ideas for Your Geeky Cat

The term “nerd” has long been used as an insult, but in reality, a nerd is someone passionate and knowledgeable about their hobby or work. In a sense, we are all nerds about something.

Take back the power of being a nerd by giving your awesome cat a geeky name to match your interests. Your new cat’s unique name will be a talking point in bonding with other like-minded people!

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How to Name Your Cat

The problem with picking a name for your new cat is there are too many great names to choose from! Use some of these great tips to help you narrow down your selection process, and don’t be shy in asking your friend’s opinions.

  • Follow your passions. The world of geek-related names is vast, but nerds come in all types. Some are passionate about science, a TV show, or a game. Pinpoint your favorite interests as a starting point to finding an excellent name for your cat.
  • Say it out loud. Your cat companion will spend a lot of time with you, so you’ll say their name a lot. Long, wordy names can get tiresome over time, so it’s best to pick a simple and easy name. If you want a long name, consider the nickname potential.
  • Commit. Many people will try to tell you “when you know, you know” when finding the perfect name. However, that’s not always true. You may never feel like you’ve found “the one” when name searching. Pick a name you like and stick to it.
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Video Game Cat Names

Gaming is one of the most popular hobbies for self-proclaimed nerds. Don’t underestimate this addictive pastime since it involves skill, strategy, dedication, and coordination. Characters of our favorite games are fantastical creatures and mighty heroes, perfect for inspiring the name of your mini-beast inside the home.

  • Ash
  • Boss
  • Bowser
  • Clank
  • Cortana
  • Crash
  • Diablo
  • Duke
  • Eevee
  • Ezio
  • Frogger
  • Genesis
  • Kirby
  • Kong
  • Kratos
  • Link
  • Luigi
  • Mario
  • Peach
  • Sega
  • Sonic
  • Sony
  • Spyro
  • Yoshi
  • Zelda
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Star Wars Cat Names

Star Wars is a classic that has dominated screens for decades. Remakes and spin-offs have kept this insane world bright and alive with old fans and new. Epic characters with fun names are prevalent within Star Wars, whether they are on the dark side or the light side.

  • Anakin
  • BB
  • Binks
  • Boba
  • Chewie
  • Ewok
  • Han
  • Jabba
  • Kylo
  • Leia
  • Obi
  • Porg
  • Rey
  • Vader
  • Yoda
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DC Comic Cat Names

Many modern geeks know many of these characters from popular movies and TV shows. However, the lore of the DC universe stems back decades, starting with comics of incredible heroes and villains. Although it’s frequently compared to Marvel, DC precedes Marvel by about five years. These classic names can live on through our cats.

  • Alfred
  • Arkham
  • Arthur
  • Bane
  • Beast
  • Bruce
  • Clark
  • Flash
  • Harley
  • Harvey
  • Ivy
  • Joker
  • Krypto
  • Lex
  • Luthor
  • Selina
  • Talia
  • Zsasz
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Marvel Comic Cat Names

We won’t start any arguments by declaring which comic company is superior, but we know several pet owners are huge Marvel fans, and for great reason. Marvel has been endlessly popular, pumping out movie after movie. The Marvel universe has thousands of unique characters, but we’ve pulled out a handful of some of the most popular for pets.

  • Bucky
  • Drax
  • Ego
  • Falcon
  • Groot
  • Hawkeye
  • Hela
  • Jarvis
  • Loki
  • Nebula
  • Odin
  • Pepper
  • Rocket
  • Scarlet
  • Thanos
  • Thor
  • Valkyrie
  • Wanda
  • Zuri
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TV & Movie Inspired Cat Names

Never trust someone who says they don’t like TV. There’s a TV show or a movie out there for everyone. Even if you don’t watch much TV, you will surely recognize many of these household names. You may have even grown up with some, and what better to display your love than naming your new cat after a classic character?

  • Albus
  • Arya
  • Bender
  • Buffy
  • Carlton
  • Dexter
  • Doctor
  • Dorothy
  • Drogo
  • Frodo
  • Gandalf
  • Gizmo
  • Hermione
  • Hodor
  • Khaleesi
  • Katniss
  • McLovin
  • Morty
  • Neo
  • Pearl
  • Penny
  • Sana
  • Scully
  • Sheldon
  • Sparrow
  • Spock
  • Xena
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Cat Names Inspired by Famous Scientists

Before technology created TV or printed comics, the original nerds explored our world. These legendary geeks gathered information about the sciences, setting the basis for everything we know. Without these famous scientists, we would not have the incredible marvels of today.

  • Aristotle
  • Attenborough
  • Darwin
  • Edison
  • Einstein
  • Fibonacci
  • Galileo
  • Hawking
  • Leonardo
  • Newton
  • Pascal
  • Schrodinger
  • Tesla
  • Woz
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Tech Inspired Cat Names

We’re fortunate to have media available to us every minute of every day, but behind the scenes are the workings of fantastic technology. These perfectly balanced, intricate pieces of tech craft the modern world around us. Despite its complicated nature, technology includes cute, simple names—perfect for a cat.

  • Ajax
  • Beta
  • Bit
  • Bug
  • Chip
  • Cookie
  • Data
  • Digit
  • Java
  • Kindle
  • Mac
  • Mac
  • Pixel
  • Siri
  • Widget
  • Wiki
  • Zip
  • Zoom
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Space Inspired Cat Names

You may have to look further than this planet for an out-of-this-world unique cat name. Passionate people have gazed outwards for centuries, trying to decipher the mysteries of space. Our mysterious cats are still yet to be understood, also! If you’re convinced cats are an invading alien species, why not give them a name that will remind them of their home planet?

  • Apollo
  • Atlas
  • Aurora
  • Buzz
  • Calypso
  • Comet
  • Cosmo
  • Dipper
  • Juni
  • Leo
  • Luna
  • Neptune
  • Nova
  • Pluto
  • Rover
  • Sirius
  • Stella
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Final Thoughts

The good thing about naming a cat compared to a dog is that cats don’t care much for their name anyway! A dog needs a name to begin its house training; meanwhile, a cat may never respond to their name.

Take your time in picking out a great name for your new cat. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself for the “perfect” name. Your cat will be equally accepting whether their name is “stinky butt” or “cutie pie.”

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