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100+ Cool Cat Names: Ideas for Carefree & Easy Going Cats 

Cool Cat Names

If there was ever a single word that captures the true essence of a cat, it’s probably cool. It’s just part of their nature. Come to think of it, we’re not sure we’ve ever met a cat that wasn’t cool. Cats are agile climbers, stealthy hunters, and often incredibly stoic.

So, with a new kitty, you’ll need an ideal title that fits their personality. We have stellar names for black, white, and orange cats, males and females, unique and tough cool cat names, and a list of the coolest cats we know.

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Cool Female Cat Names

  • Izzy 
  • Marlow 
  • Kona 
  • Stevie 
  • Arya 
  • Aspen 
  • Jade 
  • Fern 
  • Liza 
  • Frida 

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Cool Male Cat Names 

  • Tux
  • Charlie
  •  Dre 
  • Hendrix 
  • Atari
  • Bowser 
  • Boba 
  • Lincoln
  • Lux 
  • Niko 

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Cool Black Cat Names 

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There is a stigma that surrounds black cats, which, of course, only makes them that much cooler. They’re chic without trying, always show-stopping, gorgeous, and usually friendlier than we could have imagined. These are our top picks for cool black cat names. 

  • Noir 
  • Onyx
  • Godiva 
  • Astral 
  • Hex 
  • Cosmos 
  • Ninja 
  • Vadar 
  • Beetle 
  • Magic 
  • Nimbus 
  • Omen 
  • Deja 
  • Zorro 
  • Enigma 
  • Luna 
  • India 
  • Salem 
  • Jinx 
  • Taboo

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Cool White Cat Names 

Regal and luxurious white cats offer a poised coolness. They would never tell you, but a lot goes into maintaining their ivory fur. If this sounds like your kitty cat, you might be interested in a name from our list of cool white cat names. 

  • Boo 
  • Casper 
  • Gandalf
  • Crisp 
  • Winkle 
  • Mayo 
  • Ghost 
  • Dove 
  • Birch 
  • Shiro 
  • Miu 
  • Lotus 
  • Magnolia
  • Blanco 
  • Winter 
  • Cirius
  • Moscato 
  • Elsa 
  • Blizz 
  • Alba 

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Cool Orange Cat Names 

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Orange cats are the neighborhood cool kids and get along with everyone. They tolerate humans, dogs, and squirrels and are likely friends with them. Nothing quite like being approachable and warm with everyone you meet. Are you looking for a name that represents this affable kitty personality? A cool orange cat name is right up your alley. 

  • Glowski 
  • Maretto
  • Heinz
  • Quartz
  • Rojo 
  • Gem 
  • Fanta 
  • Sansa 
  • Feugo 
  • Tetra 
  • Mandarin 
  • Noel 
  • Stark
  • Tang 
  • Mars
  • Fox 
  • Scully 
  • Opie 
  • Russet 
  • Curry
  • Persimmon

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Unique Cool Cat Names 

There is something incredibly cool about thinking outside of the box, letting creativity take control, and exploring name ideas that are uncommon or unheard of. Diversity and individuality should be celebrated in our pets and can be applied to the names we choose for them. 

If your new addition is an oddball full of adorable quirks, let them know how special you think they are with one of these uniquely cool cat names. 

  • Niro 
  • Monroe 
  • Jagger 
  • Maestro 
  • Arc 
  • Rue 
  • Puma 
  • Marvel 
  • Yeezy 
  • Hodor 
  • Shuri
  • Tesla 
  • Aqua 
  • Garnet
  • Edison 
  • Audi 

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Tough Cool Cat Names 

Cats are blessed with natural street smarts and never retreat from a challenge. The hair on their back makes them feel 10 feet tall when faced with an unfamiliar opponent.  If your kitty cat is tougher than nails, one of these names might be a perfect fit

  • Andes 
  • Levi 
  • Groot 
  • Joker
  • Huck 
  • Everest 
  • Frantic 
  • Jar Jar 
  • Summit 
  • Hikari 
  • Zula 
  • Loki 
  • Thor 
  • Cairo 
  • Matches 
  • Fury 
  • Atticus 
  • Hannibal
  • Herc 

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Finding the Right Name for Your Cool Cat 

There you have it! A list of the coolest cat names is perfect for any feline, regardless of what makes them so cool. We hope that you have found what you and your new addition were looking for so you can continue on to your next chapter! 

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