Cat Name Generator
More than 600 names in 9 styles. Filter, generate, save your favourites and choose the perfect name for your new cat.
How to find the perfect name for your cat
You are choosing a name for the next fifteen to twenty years, so it is worth taking your time to get it right. This generator helps you search through more than 600 cat names, spread across nine styles: from mythology and food & drink to pop culture and film. Filter by gender (queen, tom or unisex), first letter and length, and generate six new suggestions each time until one sticks.
Torn between a few favourites? Save them with the heart button and come back the next day. Say the name out loud too — you will be calling it across the garden or hallway every day. Many great-looking names drop out the moment you say them three times in a row. Have you already done the cat personality test? The generator can then suggest names that match your cat’s character. Once you have made your choice, create a cat passport with the chosen name in one click.
Frequently asked questions about cat names
Which names do cats respond to best?
Cats respond most strongly to short names of one or two syllables, especially with a bright ‘ee’ or ‘i’ sound at the end — think Kitty, Mimi or Biscuit. High-pitched sounds resemble the noises cats make to each other and stand out from everyday speech. A longer name works too, but you will probably shorten it in practice anyway.
Which cat names are most popular?
Year after year the same classics top the charts: Luna, Simba, Max, Nala and Bella are perennial favourites. Want something unique? Browse the mythology or food & drink styles — a cat called Loki or Mochi is unlikely to meet its namesake at the vet.
Can I change my cat’s name?
Yes, especially for a rescue cat that barely knows its old name. Choose a new name that sounds similar to the old one and reward every response with a treat. Most cats get used to their new name within a few weeks.
How do I teach my kitten its name?
Say the name in a friendly tone and immediately follow it with a reward: a treat, a stroke or a game. Repeat this a few times a day in short sessions. Use the name only for good things — if you call your kitten for the carrier or a tablet, it will learn to ignore its name rather than come.