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170+ Disney-Inspired Cat Names: Ideas for Your Animated & Magical Cat

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Disney-Inspired Cat Names

No matter how old you are, there’s bound to be a Disney movie or character that you adore. Maybe you can relate to their struggles, or you just enjoy their sense of humor or antics. Either way, acknowledging your favorite movies and characters is a great way to find inspiration for naming your new cat.

Here, we’ve collected all sorts of names for your Disney-loving cat. Browse through these Disney cat names inspired by princesses, princes, and villains—and cats! There are also regular names inspired by Disney’s unassuming heroes.

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How to Name Your Cat

Drawing inspiration from a list of Disney-themed cat names can help when naming your cat, but it’s only part of the battle. You still have to choose your favorite and make sure it matches your cat’s personality. It should also be something that you don’t mind calling out in front of guests!

The best advice is to take your time. Give yourself a few days to get to know your kitten and learn their personality before settling on a final choice. Use that time to gather a list of names that you like, both from lists like these and ones inspired by the cat themselves.

Naming your kitten should be fun and rewarding. It’s also a great way to start bonding with your new pet. Their name might just surprise you!

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Disney Prince/King Male Cat Names

A “happily ever after” Disney story isn’t complete without a prince or a king. If you have a male and a female cat, why not match their names by making them a princess and prince pair? Or simply choose the name that best suits your devilishly handsome tomcat.

  • Adam
  • Aladdin
  • Beast
  • Ferdinand
  • Fergus
  • Florian
  • Flynn Rider (or Eugene Fitzherbert)
  • Hans
  • Li Shang
  • Prince Charming
  • Eric
  • Naveen

Disney Princess/Queen Female Cat Names

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From the old favorites to the new arrivals, there’s bound to be a princess or queen who matches your cat perfectly. These Disney cat names are great choices whether you’re planning on breeding your cats or not, as they suit the most regal of felines.

  • Anna
  • Ariel
  • Aurora (or Briar Rose)
  • Belle
  • Cinderella
  • Elsa
  • Jasmine
  • Merida
  • Moana
  • Mulan
  • Pocahontas
  • Rapunzel
  • Raya
  • Snow White
  • Tiana

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Disney Villain Cat Names

Sometimes, regal isn’t the feeling that your cat inspires. Maybe they’re always up to mischief or have a calculating look in their eye, like they’re plotting something. Sometimes, a villain’s name is the only way to go!

  • Amos Slade
  • Balthazar
  • Captain Hook
  • Chernabog
  • Cruella de Vil
  • Diablo
  • Frollo
  • Gaston
  • Hades
  • Jafar
  • Kaa
  • Lady Tremaine
  • Madam Mim
  • Madame Medusa
  • Maleficent
  • Mor’du
  • Mother Gothel
  • Oogie Boogie
  • Ratcliffe
  • Ratigan
  • Scar
  • Shan Yu
  • Shere Khan
  • Stromboli
  • Sykes
  • Ursula
  • Yzma
  • Clayton

Disney Cat Character Names

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There are hundreds of characters in Disney movies, both animated and live action, and plenty of them are cats! When it comes to naming your kitten, acknowledging your favorite feline character is one of the best ways to share your love for them and your cat.

  • Aslan
  • Bagheera
  • Berlioz
  • Cheshire Cat
  • Dinah
  • Duchess
  • Felicia
  • Figaro
  • Julius
  • Kiara
  • Lucifer
  • Marie
  • Maudie
  • Milton
  • Mirage
  • Mittens
  • Mochi
  • Mr. Pettibone
  • Mr. Whiskers
  • Mufasa
  • Nala
  • Oliver
  • Peppo
  • Rajah
  • Rufus
  • Sabor
  • Sarabi
  • Sassy
  • Scat Cat
  • Sergeant Tibbs
  • Simba
  • Thomas O’Malley
  • Tigger
  • Toulouse
  • Waffles
  • Gideon
  • D.C.
  • Thackery Binx
  • Jake

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Other Disney Character Cat Names

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Not all Disney characters are royalty, villains, or cats. Some are just normal people or animals thrown into extraordinary circumstances. They’re just as integral to the plot, though, and are often heroes in their own right. When the names of princesses, princes, and baddies are just too much for your kitty, try other Disney characters instead.

  • Abu
  • Angel
  • Angus
  • Archimedes
  • Arianna
  • Baloo
  • Bambi
  • Baymax
  • Bullseye
  • Buzz
  • Captain Jack Sparrow
  • Celia
  • Chip
  • Cleo
  • Colette
  • Cri-Kee
  • Daisy
  • Donald
  • Dory
  • Eeyore
  • Eilonwy
  • Elena
  • Esmeralda
  • EVE
  • Felix
  • Ferdie
  • Flora
  • Fauna
  • Meriweather
  • Flounder
  • Flower
  • Genie
  • Geppetto
  • Goofy
  • Guido
  • Gus
  • Harris
  • Hubert
  • Hamish
  • Huey
  • Dewey
  • Louie
  • Jane
  • Jessie
  • Jiminy Cricket
  • Kristoff
  • Lilo
  • Little John
  • Luigi
  • Maximus
  • Meeko
  • Megara
  • Melody
  • Merlin
  • Mickey
  • Minnie
  • Mrs. Potts
  • Morty
  • Mushu
  • Nancy
  • Nani
  • Nemo
  • Olaf
  • Orville
  • Pascal
  • Pegasus
  • Piglet
  • Pluto
  • Pua
  • Pumba
  • Rafiki
  • Ray
  • Roo
  • Samson
  • Sarabi
  • Scrooge (McDuck)
  • Scuttle
  • Sebastian
  • Stitch
  • Stromboli
  • Sven
  • Tantor
  • Tarzan
  • Thumper
  • Timon
  • Tinker Bell
  • Vanellope
  • Violet
  • Walt
  • Zazu

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Conclusion

Whether you’re a fan of the original Disney movies or prefer the newest stories, there are so many characters that you can name your kitten after. Perhaps their mottled fur and eye patch remind you of pirates like Captain Jack, or you have three mischievous kitten brothers like Hamish, Harris, and Hubert. With so many Disney cat names to choose from, we hope that this list has reminded you of your favorites and inspired you to give your cat a magical name.

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