Cats do not come when called, so the name is mostly for you. That is excellent news, because it means you can pick something purely for the joy of saying it out loud while a small animal ignores you from the top of the bookshelf.
Whether you are adopting a kitten, taking in a scruffy stray with a strong chin, or finally naming the cat that has been “the cat” for six months, this list has an angle for you. There are puns, snack names, judgmental human names, royal titles, and matching pairs for households with two supervisors.
Take your time. The cat will not notice either way, but your friends definitely will.
Punny Cat Names
Cats invented smugness, so a pun that makes them sound important is only fair. Most of these borrow from history and legend.
- Purrlock Holmes — investigates every open drawer
- Cleocatra — queen of the windowsill
- Chairman Meow — runs the household with an iron paw
- Meowzart — composes at four in the morning
- Clawdia — leaves her signature on the sofa
- Genghis Cat — conquers every cardboard box
- Napoleon Bonapurr — small, ambitious, and in charge
- Catsanova — charms every guest for chin scratches
- Pawcasso — abstract art on the hallway wallpaper
- Purrsephone — spends half the year under the bed
- Julius Squeezer — demands to be held, then regrets it
- Ameowlia Earhart — vanishes for hours, returns unbothered
- Catvin Coolidge — silent, judging, quietly presidential
- Winston Purrchill — never surrenders the warm laundry
- Edgar Allan Purr — dramatic, moody, stares at nothing
- The Great Catsby — throws parties nobody attends
- Emperor Clawdius — rules from the top of the fridge
- Meowrlin — disappears and reappears by magic
- King Purrthur — pulls the toy from the couch cushion
- Purrcules — knocks heavier things off higher shelves
- Pawthena — wise, strategic, ignores you
- Purrfessor Snooze — tenured in the nap department
- Cattitude — the name explains itself, loudly
- Copycat — repeats whatever the other cat does
Food-Inspired Funny Cat Names
Cats are shaped like snacks and act like they own the kitchen. Name accordingly.
- Purrito
- Catsup
- Meowcaroni
- Tuna Melt
- Sardine
- Wasabi
- Sushi
- Mochi
- Wonton
- Tofu
- Bagel
- Croissant
- Muffin
- Cheese Puff
- Brie
- Gouda
- Linguine
- Pudding
- Tapioca
- Fritter
- Ramen
- Nugget
Funny Cat Names Based on Color and Markings
The coat is a cheat sheet. Orange cats, tuxedo cats, and calicos practically arrive pre-named.
- Penguin
- Butler
- Moo
- Tangerine
- Clementine
- Cheddar
- Dust Bunny
- Storm Cloud
- Pewter
- Void
- Ninja
- Eclipse
- Licorice
- Soot
- Ghost
- Snowflake
- Polar Bear
- Confetti
- Patchwork
- Scrambled Eggs
- Tie Dye
- Barcode
Funny Cat Names for Boys
There is something deeply funny about a fluffy kitten named after the guy who fixes your printer.
- Greg
- Carl
- Keith
- Craig
- Terry
- Neil
- Phil
- Nigel
- Derek
- Trevor
- Barry
- Roy
- Mister Whiskers
- Sir Meows-a-Lot
- Captain Fluffybutt
- Lord Fuzzington
- Big Steve
- Boris
- Igor
- Vinnie
- Rocco
- Sal
Funny Cat Names for Girls
From suburban mom names to full royal titles, these suit a cat who has opinions about your furniture.
- Sharon
- Janet
- Carol
- Denise
- Gail
- Wendy
- Marge
- Nancy
- Tammy
- Rhonda
- Wanda
- Betty
- Lady Whiskerton
- Madam Scratches
- Miss Fussypants
- Princess Fluffybutt
- Prima Donna
- Empress
- Contessa
- Sassafras
- Dolly
- Bijou
Big Names for Tiny Cats and Tiny Names for Big Cats
Size mismatch is a reliable laugh. A two-pound kitten named Behemoth or a twenty-pound tom named Shrimp does the comedy for you.
- Beast
- Chomper
- Thunderpaws
- Behemoth
- Juggernaut
- Tank
- Wrecking Ball
- Panther
- Sabretooth
- Jaguar
- Yeti
- Rhino
- Kitten
- Teeny
- Bitty
- Speck
- Pipsqueak
- Munchkin
- Shrimp
- Nibble
- Sprout
- Acorn
Celebrity-Style Parody Cat Names
Your cat already behaves like a celebrity. These names simply make it official.
- The Catfather
- Lil Whiskers
- Sir Pounce-a-Lot
- Duke of Hairballs
- Baroness Von Nap
- Doctor Scratchington
- Professor Purrsworth
- Countess of Cardboard
- Ambassador Fluff
- Mayor of the Windowsill
- CEO of Ignoring You
- DJ Knockitoff
- MC Zoomer
- Madame Meow
- Kitty McKittyface
- His Royal Fluffness
- Judge Whiskers
- Agent Furball
- Captain Chaos
- Whiskers the Magnificent
Old-Fashioned Human Names for Cats
Cats and grandparent names go together beautifully. Both nap in sunbeams and disapprove of loud music.
- Arnold
- Howard
- Leonard
- Irving
- Bernard
- Ralph
- Roger
- Mortimer
- Alfred
- Cornelius
- Archibald
- Percival
- Reginald
- Dorothy
- Blanche
- Opal
- Pearl
- Hazel
- Vera
- Winifred
- Prudence
- Florence
Funny Name Pairs for Two Cats
Two cats deserve a joint billing. These pairs work for littermates, bonded rescues, and cats who merely tolerate each other.
- Salt and Vinegar — sharp, tangy, completely unbothered
- Peanut Butter and Jelly — stuck together on every nap
- Yin and Yang — one black cat, one white
- Sugar and Spice — one sweet, one bitey
- Lock and Key — you never find one without the other
- Wine and Cheese — sophisticated, and occasionally a bit sour
- Zig and Zag — take different routes to the same food bowl
- Flip and Flop — the two default sleeping positions
- Bits and Bobs — rescued together, mismatched forever
- Rhyme and Reason — neither of them has any
- Trouble and Strife — for cats who earn the title daily
- Beans and Rice — a brown cat and a white one
- Pancakes and Syrup — flat, sticky, very sweet
- Cookies and Milk — the bedtime snack committee
- Hiss and Purr — the grumpy one and the sweet one
- Knock and Drop — their favorite team sport
- Scratch and Sniff — the sofa’s worst enemies
- Cause and Effect — one starts it, the other finishes it
Cute and Short Funny Cat Names
One syllable, maximum charm. These are the names you end up cooing at three in the morning.
- Mew
- Nib
- Kiki
- Momo
- Bibi
- Bee
- Dot
- Pom
- Squeak
- Poof
- Puff
- Wisp
- Fluff
- Smol
- Chonk
- Mlem
- Toe Beans
- Loaf
- Zoom
- Boo
- Ziti
- Meep
Funny Cat Names for Cats With Attitude
Some cats need a name that doubles as a warning label.
- Sassy
- Judgy
- Grumpy
- Moody
- Drama Queen
- Spite
- Vengeance
- Karma
- Mischief
- Havoc
- Rebel
- Hex
- Jinx
- Villain
- Nemesis
- Overlord
- Tyrant
- Screams at Dawn
- Stares at Walls
- Bites First
How to Pick the Perfect Funny Cat Name
Since the cat will never answer to it anyway, choose the name that serves you best.
- Say it in the voice you use when the cat is standing on the keyboard, and see if it still feels right.
- Pick something you can repeat to the vet’s receptionist without explaining the joke twice.
- Match the name to a visible trait, because a grey cat named Dust Bunny explains itself.
- Give it a short form for daily use and a long form for when the cat has done something terrible.
- Check that it does not sound like the other pet’s name, or nobody in the house will come when called.
- Wait a few days if you are torn, since kittens reveal their true personality about a week in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good funny name for a cat?
Pick something that clashes with the cat’s natural dignity. A human name like Greg or a pompous title like Duke of Hairballs gets a laugh precisely because the cat takes itself so seriously.
What should I name a cat with attitude?
Lean into it with names like Judgy, Spite, or Overlord. Cats with big personalities wear these names proudly, and guests understand the situation within seconds of meeting them.
Are human names funny for cats?
They are some of the funniest names on this list. Old-fashioned picks like Mortimer and Prudence, or plain office names like Keith and Janet, turn every interaction into a small comedy sketch.
What are good names for two cats?
Choose a pair that describes their relationship, like Hiss and Purr for a grump and a sweetheart, or Zig and Zag for two cats who never take the same route. Matching pairs make introductions easy and get funnier over time.
Final Thoughts
Whatever you choose, the cat will treat it as a suggestion. Pick a favorite from the list, blend two if you cannot decide, and enjoy the tiny thrill of announcing it to friends who instantly want to know the story. Then pass this list along to the next person staring at an unnamed kitten.