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100+ Persian Cat Names: Ideas for Adorable, Posh & Regal Cats

Persian Cat Names

The most notable of the Persian cats are the ones we see in the commercials: fluffy, regal, and the purest shade of white. Did you know that Persian cats can be many different colors? Blue, brown, red, cream, tortoiseshell, orange, and even in some cases black! They have adorable, short, little noses and are famous for their long luxurious hair.

Purebred Persian cats are also considered show cats, hitting the groomers on the regular to keep their locks and nails in pristine condition.

Now, when it comes time to give your new velvety friend a name that suits both their posh exterior and still manages to capture their individual personality and temperament, we know the options are endless. You’ve come to the right place for the best female and male Persian cat names, as well as those specific to their white fur, and even for those mixed with the Himalayan breed.

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Female Persian Cat Names

  • Cleo
  • Hazel
  • Ivy
  • Periwinkle
  • Astral
  • Majesty
  • Akira
  • Queen
  • Fiona
  • Sahara
  • Jewel
  • Bleu
  • Sheba
  • Princess
  • Gem
  • Mystique
  • Duchess
  • Champagne
  • Lady
  • Luna
  • Diva
  • Munchkin
  • Stormy
  • Chloe
  • Cinderella
  • Prosecco
Persian Cat lying on the couch
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Male Persian Cat Names

  • Leo
  • Adonis
  • Luxor
  • Diesel
  • Oscar
  • Donatello
  • Azul
  • Titan
  • Chewbacca
  • Gizmo
  • Basil
  • Boots
  • Max
  • Furby
  • Beethoven
  • Elvis
  • Oliver
  • Sebastian
  • Carbon
  • Gatsby
  • Lynx
  • Milo
  • Charlie
  • Michelangelo
  • Leopold
  • Mozart
Persian cat looking out the window
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White Persian Cat Names

The most notable of all the coat colors, white Persians are among some of the most popular cats we see. Even though these gorgeous white coats seem to find their way into our closets and onto our clothes, we love these kitties all the same.

For those of you who are looking to name your cat after their snowy coat, we have compiled a list of our favorites for you to choose from.

  • Arctic
  • Fluffy
  • Winter
  • Lightning
  • Ghost
  • Lunar
  • Alaska
  • Boo
  • Snowflake
  • Gandalf
  • Ice
  • Avalanche
  • Phantom
  • January
  • Ivory
  • Sugar
  • White
  • Frosty
  • Polar
  • Angel
  • Pearl
  • Snowball
  • Misty
  • Snowy
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Image Credit: Talitha Botha, Shutterstock

Himalayan Persian Cat Names

A very common sub-breed is the Himalayan Persian, keeping on track with the long fur, large paws, and little faces. The difference in these felines is the piercing eyes they frequently have and the color points that are found in their coats. Here are some of our favorite himalayan cat names:

  • Ash
  • Copper
  • Midnight
  • Saffron
  • Jade
  • Earthy
  • Nimbus
  • Confetti
  • Juni
  • Onyx
  • Guinness
  • Brandy
  • Velvet
  • Meowmington
  • Envy
  • Sassy
  • Omen
  • Lucifer
  • Everest
  • Merlin
  • Peek
  • Snickers
  • Cosmo
  • Miso
  • Lulu
  • Peanut
  • Noodle
  • Juno
  • Inky
  • Pepper

Famous Persian Cat Names

It’s no secret that the rich and the famous also had a love for Persian cats. We thought we would include a few icons and their names, in case you were wanting a name with a little history!

  • Mitsou (Marilyn Monroe)
  • Mr. Bismarck (Florence Nightingale)
  • Taki (Raymond Chandler)
  • Grumpy Cat (Instagram, a mixed breed with Persian)
  • Brutus (Instagram)

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Finding the Right Persian Cat Name

Choosing the perfect name for your Persian cat should be a fun and wonderful experience. With a great selection of ivory options like Winter and Snowflake to simpler male and female choices like Leopold and Queen, we are sure there is a paws-itively royal match for every feline!

If not, we have linked a few of our other popular cat name posts and maybe you’ll find a winner on one of them!


Feature Image Credit: Linn Currie, Shutterstock

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