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100+ Long-Haired Cat Names: Ideas for Soft & Fluffy Cats

By Christian Adams
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Long-Haired Cat Names

When we get to hold our kittens for the first time, we instantly notice how incredibly soft they are! Although we can’t seem to keep their hair off our clothes, there is just something so unique and warm about felines with great manes! Many pet owners like to name their kittens after their physical traits. So, we compiled a list of cat names inspired by their long hair! Check out the top picks for females and males and a few specific to the most common coat colors.

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Female Long-Haired Cat Names

  • Rapunzel
  • Medusa
  • Pixie
  • Leeloo
  • Liv
  • Salon
  • Lucy
  • Zoe
  • Penelope
  • Suki
  • Ponytail
  • Braids
  • Lola
  • Luna
  • Elsa
  • Nala
  • Bangs
  • Elvira
  • Locks
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Male Long-Haired Cat Names

  • Conan
  • Fabio
  • Goose
  • Alvin
  • Sasquatch
  • Afro
  • Shaggy
  • Church
  • Buzz
  • Mohawk
  • Tufts
  • Swish
  • Caesar
  • Tarzan
  • Waves
  • Teddy
  • Mozart
  • Chewbacca
Image Credit by: sab_k, Pixabay
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Black Long-Haired Cat Names

Although black kittens can be found in any litter, the most common long-haired black cat breed is the Persian. With their dark tufts and glowing copper eyes, they are among some of the most beautiful kitties around.

  • Coal
  • Blackie
  • Mystery
  • Eclipse
  • Graphite
  • Pocus
  • Coven
  • Dusk
  • Poe
  • Boomer
  • Shady
  • Magic
  • Boo
  • Midnight
  • Dracula
  • Onyx
Image Credit by: D Mz, Pixabay
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Orange Long-Haired Cat Names

Usually peppered with various ginger shades, long-haired orange cats are beyond adorable. These tonal felines would be well-fitted with a name inspired by their coats.

  • Goldilocks
  • Ariel
  • Penny
  • Dorito
  • Copper
  • Gigi
  • Archie
  • Ginger
  • Apricot
  • Ember
  • Spice
  • Cheetoh
  • Marmalade
  • Goldie
  • Star
  • Tiger
  • Mango
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Grey Long-Haired Cat Names

Ranging from lilac to slate and occasionally blue, you can find an endless combination of coat colors with these distinguished kitties. You also have an unlimited selection of great names, and we have chosen our favorites:

  • Cashmere
  • Sky
  • Grey
  • Patch
  • Silver
  • Dewey
  • Sage
  • Sterling
  • Cloudy
  • Storm
  • Ziggy
  • Chowder
  • Disco
  • Bell
  • Tinsel
  • Sully
  • Shadow
  • Earl Grey
Image Credit by: dexmac, Pixabay
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White Long-Haired Cat Names

Reminiscent of royalty, white, long-haired cats are quite common. Usually paired with piercing blue eyes, these kitties are truly majestic.

  • Winter
  • Albus
  • Whitey
  • Apollo
  • Pearl
  • Charmin
  • Marshmellow
  • Frost
  • Cotton
  • Sugar
  • Casper
  • Al Bino
  • Snow
  • Moscato
  • Ice
  • Coconut
  • Igloo
  • Blizzard
  • Polar
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Finding the Right Name for Your Long-Haired Cat

Choosing the perfect name for your long-haired kitten should be a fun experience. We hope that this list of top long-haired cat names has given you insight into the perfect name. With color-specific options, like Marmalade and Coal, to broader choices, like Mane and Pelts, we are confident you'll find a name that fits.

If not, we have linked a few of our other popular cat name posts and hope you’ll have better luck with one of them:


Featured Image Credit: Nills Jacobi, Shutterstock

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