Girl Cat Names: 200 Ideas + Naming Tips

And to maintain balance in the universe (since we did a dog naming post) here is the cat version for all the cat people out there – INCLUDING US NOW! WILD! We’ve pulled together 200 ideas for naming a female cat or kitten, along with tips for picking the perfect name… or should I say purr-fect.

And yes, this list makes me want to bring home about 5-7 more cats.

How To Name Your Female Cat

The list of possible names is seemingly endless, so here are some general tips to keep in mind while selecting one for your new cat or kitten.

• Stick to 1 or 2 syllables: Short names will be easier for your cat to recognize and respond to, so keep it short or be ready with a short nickname.
• Consider longevity: Cats sometimes live up to 20 years (or more!), so pick something you’ll be comfortable using for a decade or two.
• Don’t rush: Take time to learn your cat’s personality – are they shy? playful? an undeniable diva? – and pick a name that fits them. You can also take inspiration from their coloring, size, or other physical features.
• Be creative: Naming your pet should be fun! Make it as cute, funny, or meaningful as you see fit.
• Involve family: Take input from everyone in your household. You want the name to be used easily and happily by all, since consistency is key to helping your cat learn it.
• Don’t stress: You can’t really “go wrong” naming your cat, so don’t fret if it takes time, patience, and maybe a do-over or two to pick a favorite name. Also none of the tips above are hard and fast requirements. Go with your heart. Or just whatever feels the most natural.

Where To Find Cat Name Inspiration

Sorting through possible cat names can be easier if you know a category or style of name you want. Here are some popular types of cat names:

• Human Names (Gabby, Jessica, Tammy)
• Food Names (Anchovy, Dumpling, Panini)
• Celebrity Names (Dame Judi Dench, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue)
• Fictional Character Names (Lisa Turtle, Moira Rose, Regina George)
• Other Animal Names (Chicken, Jellyfish, Magpie)
• Color-Inspired Names (Fanta for an orange cat, Rice Cake for a white cat)

25 Most Popular Girl Cat Names

Let’s start with the names that are most common these days, according to sites like Chewy, Rover, and Nameberry. It clearly shows that feminine human names rule supreme (apart from #4 and #15). Use this list if you’re aiming for something classic… or use it to avoid anything that’ll be too popular at the vet’s office.

1. Lucy
2. Luna
3. Bella
4. Kitty
5. Daisy
6. Lily
7. Rosie
8. Callie
9. Stella
10. Willow
11. Zoe
12. Sasha
13. Cleo
14. Nala
15. Shadow
16. Chloe
17. Charlie
18. Gracie
19. Hazel
20. Maggie
21. Mia
22. Sophie
23. Molly
24. Maya
25. Lola

25 Food Names for Female Cats

Food is our favorite source of inspiration for pet names (our first dog together was named “Hamburger” – aka: Burger”). Whether it’s a fruit, main dish, or guilty pleasure snack, food names are fun to say and they have a surprising amount of meaning & personality.

1. Anchovy
2. Cheerio
3. Clove
4. Couscous
5. Crouton
6. Dumpling
7. Dollop
8. Eclair
9. Fishstick
10. Jelly
11. Kiwi
12. Marinara (nickname: Mary)
13. Pancake
14. Panini
15. Pasta
16. Parsnip
17. Pistachio
18. Plum
19. Quinoa
20. Salt (great for a Himalayan cat!)
21. Soup
22. Spinach
23. Tomato
24. Tzatziki
25. Zoodles

25 Celebrity Names for Girl Cats

You can take the idea of a human name one step further by naming your feline friend after a famous person. Think of an actress, musician, artist or even a world leader that you admire (or think matches your cat’s demeanor). It’s probably easier to use the first (or last) name alone on a daily basis. But the full name is fun to break out for introductions and vet paperwork!

1. Cate Blanchett
2. Cyndi Lauper
3. Dame Judi Dench
4. Donatella Versace
5. Dua Lipa
6. Eva Longoria
7. Farrah Fawcett
8. Florence Nightengale
9. Gladys Knight
10. Gloria Estefan
11. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
12. Jamie Lee Curtis
13. Jane Lynch
14. Jennifer Coolidge
15. Kylie Minogue
16. Madonna
17. Martha Stewart
18. Miley Cyrus
19. Salma Hayek
20. Shania Twain
21. Sigourney Weaver
22. Taraji P. Henson
23. Uma Thurman
24. Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice)
25. Whoopi Goldberg

25 Character Names for Girl Cats

If you don’t want to forever tie your cat to a real person (and any questionable choices they may make in the next decade or two), consider a fictional character’s name instead. It can come from a favorite TV show, book, movie, or even video game. Fictional roles are often known for clear characteristics, which might make it easier to match with your cat.

1. April Ludgate (Parks & Recreation)
2. Bridget Jones (Bridget Jones’s Diary)
3. Brienne of Tarth (Game of Thrones)
4. Carmen Sandiego (Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?)
5. Deloris Van Cartier (Sister Act)
6. Detective Rosa Diaz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
7. Hilda Spellman (Sabrina The Teenage Witch)
8. Holly Golightly (Breakfast At Tiffany’s)
9. Jo March (Little Women)
10. Lisa Turtle (Saved By The Bell)
11. Mabel Mora (Only Murders In The Building)
12. Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
13. Michonne (The Walking Dead)
14. Miranda Hobbes (Sex & The City)
15. Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears Prada)
16. Moira Rose (Schitt’s Creek)
17. Monica Gellar (Friends)
18. Nancy Drew
19. Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games)
20. Regina George (Mean Girls)
21. Sarah Connor (Terminator)
22. Selina Kyle (Catwoman)
23. Sister Mary Clarence (Sister Act)
24. Tahani Al-Jamil (The Good Place)
25. Wendy Darling (Peter Pan)

25 Human Names for Female Cats

This is a classic choice because human names are familiar, plentiful, and loaded with personality – plus, we can’t help but personify our pets with human qualities! Just be aware that many human names get overused, so it may be harder to find something unique in this category.

1. Alice
2. Amanda
3. Bethany (Beth)
4. Cora
5. Elaine
6. Gabby
7. Gretchen
8. Ingrid
9. Jessica
10. Joanna
11. Kate
12. Louise
13. Madeline
14. Marge
15. Maeve
16. McKenzie
17. Natalie
18. Paige
19. Paula
20. Rachel
21. Roberta
22. Tamara (Tammy)
23. Theresa
24. Vivian
25. Whitney

25 Animal Names for Female Cats

Another cute & ironic category of cat names is other animals. This is also a clever way to reference your cat’s coloring, demeanor, or size. Plus, with some of these, you’re bound to find plenty of toys and accessories to match:

1. Caribou
2. Chicken
3. Corgi
4. Duck
5. Finch
6. Flamingo
7. Gazelle
8. Goat
9. Gopher
10. Hedgehog
11. Inchworm
12. Jellyfish
13. Llama
14. Magpie
15. Manatee
16. Marmoset
17. Orca
18. Parrot
19. Peregrine
20. Puppy
21. Quokka (look it up!)
22. Sphynx
23. Starling
24. Toucan
25. Tuna

Orange Cat Names

1. Autumn
2. Citrus
3. Fanta
4. Goldfish
5. Kumquat
6. Nemo
7. Paprika
8. Persimmon
9. Rhymes or LeAnn Rimes (because nothing rhymes with orange!)
10. Sweet Potato

White Cat Names

1. Aspen
2. Cotton
3. Eggshell
4. Halo
5. Judy Jetson (The Jetsons)
6. Mozzarella
7. Oats
8. Polar
9. Puff
10. Rice Cake

Black Cat Names

1. Beetle
2. Hocus Pocus
3. Lydia Deetz (Beetlejuice)
4. Licorie
5. Morticia
6. Ninja
7. Olive
8. Peppercorn
9. Rebecca Black (singer of viral “Friday” song)
10. Sharpie

Gray Cat Names

1. Edith Bouvier Beale (Grey Gardens)
2. Grandma
3. Meredith Grey (Grey’s Anatomy)
4. Mouse
5. Pencil
6. Pewter
7. Quarter
8. Shades
9. Squirrel
10. Twister

Brown / Multi-Color Cat Names

1. Acorn
2. Cinnamon
3. Everything Bagel
4. Latte
5. Lassie
6. Marble
7. Millie Bobbie Brown
8. Spot
9. Tiramisu
10. Toaster

More Naming Resources

And yes, because I believe in dreaming big, I desire not only to name your feline and canine friends – I truly wanna name your baby. So you are more posts full of names for your baby, human or otherwise:

• 200 Girl Dog Names
• 100 Classic Girl Names
• 100 Classic Boy Names