100+ Female Cat Names: The Best Names for Girl Cats
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The choice to adopt a fluffy female kitty might have been a no-brainer for you. You are an excellent pet owner (or you will be because you’ve read everything you possibly can on cat ownership!). Your home is ready, toys are strewn about, the litter box is clean and ready to use, and matching food and water bowls are awaiting their first meal. The last thing you need for your little lady is the perfect pint-sized cat name.
Deciding what to call your cat might be the most enjoyable step, other than bringing them home for the first time. It allows you to be creative, offering different ways to be inspired by your fur baby - whether that be through their playful or coy personality, coat patterns, or colors. Perhaps you might even find inspiration through your cat's intelligence, or in some cases, seemingly lack thereof!
We have collected a stash of the best female cat names for you to consider. Enjoy!
Unique Female Cat Names
Your kitty is bound to be unique, which might lead you to search for an unusual female cat name. Each of these suggestions is off the beaten path making them perfectly original and unique female cat names.
- Asthma
- Moshi
- Vita
- Eartha
- Mishka
- Nessa
- Airy
- Cairo
- Espen
- Tippy
- Bama
- Wizzie
- Nira
- Hayes
- Eilish
- Rue
- Everest
- Zola
- Mina
- Wisp
Cute Girl Cat Names
It's guaranteed that your cat will be adorable. Your feline might be soo cute that it would only feel appropriate to pair them with a name just as cute as they are.
- Bella
- Luna
- Elle
- Leah
- Buttons
- Lucie
- Cleo
- Suzie
- Penelope
- Yara
- Bean
- Cinnamon
- Chatters
- Lulu
- Meeka
- Josie
- Aurora
- Nora
- Olive
- Tuna
- Iris
Black Female Cat Names
Although this set was created for adorably dark cats, our list of black female cat names also lends itself nicely to the category of grey female cat names.
- Harley
- Willow
- Raven
- Vixen
- Rogue
- Boo
- Umbra
- Elvira
- Misty
- Twila
- Cinder
- Wednesday
- Noir
- Salem
- Morticia
- Maleficent
- Java
- Godiva
- Eclipse
White Female Cat Names
Pearly, cloudy, or creme - regardless of the shade of your feline's white coat, a name from our white female cat names would be a cute match!
- Blondie
- Brie
- Cloud
- Alaska
- Cottontail
- Flower
- Lily
- Angel
- Noodle
- Oatmeal
- Ghost
- Star
- Tofu
- Shimmer
- Star
- Tink
- Blanc
- Waffles
- Ivory
- Magnolia
- Lotus
Orange Female Cat Names
You might instantly think of Garfield when the thought of an orange cat pops into your mind. While this name may not be right for some, most cat owners will opt for an idea that’s a touch more girly and choose one of these fiery orange female cat names.
- Ginger
- Dawn
- Maple
- Autumn
- Carmella
- Apricot
- Mimosa
- Terracotta
- Poppy
- Merlot
- Penny
- Peaches
- Amber
- Ariel
- Cider
- Marigold
- Goldie
- Ruby
- Teddy
- Paprika
- Harvest
- Daphne
Funny Female Cat Names
There will be times your cat will be your source of entertainment. If your cat enjoys clowning around, pair them with a funny female cat name. Another great idea is to choose a punny female cat name - relating your fur baby to pop culture. Additionally, there is an opportunity to choose an ironic female cat name, should your fur baby be stoic and forever poised.
- Cleocatra
- Puma Thurman
- Pawdry Hepburn
- Catsy Cline
- Catniss Everclean
- Meagbyte
- Cat Benatar
- Mrs. Meowgi
- Cindy Clawford
- Meowly Cyrus
- Kitty Purry
- Copy Cat
- Catalie Portman
- Ravenclaw
- Kitty Poppins
- Catnip Everdeen
- Hello Kitty
- Demi Meower
Other Female Cat Names
Coat pattern is sure to vary among all kitties, but finding the perfect fit for these types of cats might be fun. Any of these would make for excellent female calico cat names, female tuxedo cat names, striped, merled, or spotted feline names.
- Piper
- Maisie
- Jinx
- Marble
- Petra
- Trippy
- Taffy
- Pixie
- Mittens
- Harlequin
- Moxie
- Celeste
- Harlow
- Vera
- Prada
- Gidget
- Cersei
- Tempest
- Roxy
- Zyla
- Azalea
- Zodiac
Finding the Right Name for Your Female Cat
We hope that you're able to find your new addition the perfect name after reading our list! After all, we do believe each of these would make a good female cat name. If you are having trouble choosing just one, we encourage you to look to your kitty for inspiration. We are sure that spending enough time with her will be enough to point you in the right direction!
Here are a few additional name posts for you to ponder:
- 100+ Popular Cat Names: Top-Ranked Cat Names
- 100+ Tiger Striped Cat Names: Ideas for Unique & Exotic Cats
- 100+ Disney Inspired Cat Names: Ideas for your Animated & Magical Cat
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Christian started writing for a local newspaper as a teenager, and he's been involved in the publishing industry for most of his adult life. Combining his love of writing with a passion for animals, he is currently the Director of Editorial at Pangolia and the Editor-in-Chief at Catster.
Christian lives in the Philippines with his wife, son, and four rescue cats: Trixie, Chloe, Sparky, and Chopper.
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