Cat Name Maker

250 names · each with a meaning

Male cat names

Names for tomcats, tiny gentlemen and big orange goofballs. Hit generate for six boy names at a time, or scroll down for the hand-picked list.

250 names in the hat

GenderBoy

  • Finn

    Boy

    Irish for "fair"; quick and bright, like a cat skidding around a corner.

    Irish & Celtic21 of 12,782 Seattle cats

    Rank 42 of 5,870 · percentile 99.2

  • Felix

    Boy

    Latin for "lucky, happy"; a timeless cartoon-cat name that still delights.

    Latin21 of 12,782 Seattle cats

    Rank 42 of 5,870 · percentile 99.2

All 250 names

Most popular boy cat names

Boy-tagged names with the most Seattle licenses. The boy tag is ours. Seattle recorded the spelling and the count, not the sex of the cat.

  • Leo

    Latin for "lion" and a summer star sign, made for a cat with a big mane of confidence.

    BoyLatin43 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 4 of 5,870 · percentile 99.9

  • Oliver

    Linked to the olive tree, an old emblem of peace; a dependable name for an easygoing lap cat.

    BoyLatin43 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 4 of 5,870 · percentile 99.9

  • Milo

    An old Germanic name with a sunny, modern feel; made for a nosy kitten.

    BoyGerman42 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 7 of 5,870 · percentile 99.8

  • Loki

    The Norse shape-shifting trickster; ideal for a cat who knocks things off tables on purpose.

    BoyNorse40 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 11 of 5,870 · percentile 99.8

  • Max

    Short for Maximilian, "greatest"; a no-nonsense name for a big personality.

    BoyLatin37 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 14 of 5,870 · percentile 99.8

  • Jasper

    Named for the earthy red gemstone; a handsome fit for a ginger or brown tabby.

    BoyGreek34 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 16 of 5,870 · percentile 99.7

  • Oscar

    A hero's name from old Irish legend, later a famous playwright's; dapper on a tuxedo.

    BoyIrish & Celtic32 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 19 of 5,870 · percentile 99.7

  • Jack

    Old-fashioned and plucky; a one-syllable name that cuts through any noise.

    BoyEnglish30 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 21 of 5,870 · percentile 99.6

  • Cosmo

    From Greek kosmos, "order, universe"; for a cat who always seems to be orbiting something.

    BoyGreek25 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 27 of 5,870 · percentile 99.5

  • Ollie

    A friendly nickname for Oliver that sounds like a happy little hop.

    BoyEnglish24 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 33 of 5,870 · percentile 99.4

  • George

    Greek for "farmer"; a wonderfully ordinary human name that is funny on a cat.

    BoyGreek23 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 35 of 5,870 · percentile 99.4

  • Theo

    Short for Theodore, "gift of God", for the kitten who rearranged your whole life.

    BoyGreek23 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 35 of 5,870 · percentile 99.4

  • Buddy

    A friendly, loyal name for the cat who greets you at the door like a dog.

    BoyEnglish21 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 42 of 5,870 · percentile 99.2

  • Felix

    Latin for "lucky, happy"; a timeless cartoon-cat name that still delights.

    BoyLatin21 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 42 of 5,870 · percentile 99.2

  • Finn

    Irish for "fair"; quick and bright, like a cat skidding around a corner.

    BoyIrish & Celtic21 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 42 of 5,870 · percentile 99.2

  • Gus

    Short for Augustus, "venerable"; feels like a portly gentleman in a cardigan.

    BoyLatin20 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 50 of 5,870 · percentile 99.1

  • Bear

    For the big, fluffy, slightly clumsy cat who naps like it is mid-winter.

    BoyEnglish19 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 56 of 5,870 · percentile 98.9

  • Harry

    A form of Henry, "ruler of the home", which is true of any cat.

    BoyGerman18 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 63 of 5,870 · percentile 98.8

Classic human names for boy cats

There is something delightful about a cat with a perfectly ordinary person's name. These classics age well, from kitten to silver-whiskered senior.

  • Winston

    A stately English name; looks great on a portly cat who disapproves of noise.

    BoyEnglish18 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 63 of 5,870 · percentile 98.8

  • Simon

    From Hebrew, "he has heard", which is ironic, since cats rarely listen.

    BoyHebrew17 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 72 of 5,870 · percentile 98.7

  • Toby

    Short for Tobias, "God is good", and so is this cat.

    BoyHebrew16 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 80 of 5,870 · percentile 98.6

  • Louie

    A friendly form of Louis ("renowned warrior") that swings like a jazz tune.

    BoyFrench15 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 86 of 5,870 · percentile 98.4

  • Walter

    Germanic for "ruler of the army"; funny and endearing on a grumpy-looking cat.

    BoyGerman15 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 86 of 5,870 · percentile 98.4

  • Archie

    Short for Archibald, "genuine and bold"; cheeky and charming.

    BoyGerman14 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 97 of 5,870 · percentile 98.1

  • Henry

    Germanic for "ruler of the home"; royal, warm and timeless.

    BoyGerman14 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 97 of 5,870 · percentile 98.1

  • Bruce

    A sturdy Scottish name for a stocky cat.

    BoyIrish & Celtic13 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 110 of 5,870 · percentile 97.9

  • Murphy

    An Irish surname meaning "sea warrior"; good-humored and loyal.

    BoyIrish & Celtic13 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 110 of 5,870 · percentile 97.9

  • Percy

    Short for Percival, the Grail knight; a polite, slightly posh name.

    BoyFrench13 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 110 of 5,870 · percentile 97.9

  • Remy

    A short French name for a cat who spends a suspicious amount of time in the kitchen.

    BoyFrench13 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 110 of 5,870 · percentile 97.9

  • Rocky

    Tough, scrappy and ready to defend the windowsill.

    BoyEnglish13 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 110 of 5,870 · percentile 97.9

  • Otis

    A soulful vintage name for a mellow cat.

    BoyGerman12 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 123 of 5,870 · percentile 97.6

  • Chester

    From Latin castra, "camp"; cozy and old-fashioned.

    BoyLatin11 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 139 of 5,870 · percentile 97.4

  • Sebastian

    From Greek sebastos, "venerable"; a grand name for a dignified cat.

    BoyGreek11 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 139 of 5,870 · percentile 97.4

  • Benny

    A friendly nickname for Benjamin; sweet and chummy.

    BoyHebrew10 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 152 of 5,870 · percentile 97.0

  • Diego

    A warm Spanish name with swagger.

    BoySpanish10 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 152 of 5,870 · percentile 97.0

  • Hugo

    Germanic for "mind, intellect"; a thoughtful name for a thoughtful cat.

    BoyGerman10 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 152 of 5,870 · percentile 97.0

  • Misha

    A Russian nickname for Mikhail; a classic for a bear-like cat.

    BoySlavic10 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 152 of 5,870 · percentile 97.0

  • Monty

    A dapper short form of Montgomery.

    BoyFrench10 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 152 of 5,870 · percentile 97.0

  • Calvin

    A classic name with a comic-strip sense of mischief.

    BoyFrench9 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 179 of 5,870 · percentile 96.5

  • Boris

    A Slavic name meaning "fighter"; funny on a fluffy grey cat.

    BoySlavic8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Clyde

    A Scottish river name; easygoing and a little retro.

    BoyIrish & Celtic8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Harvey

    Breton for "battle-worthy"; mellow and kind.

    BoyIrish & Celtic8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

Mighty names from myth and legend

Gods, heroes and kings for a cat who carries himself like royalty, or just stomps around like a thunder god at 3 a.m.

  • Apollo

    The Greek god of the sun, music and poetry; radiant on a golden cat.

    BoyGreek15 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 86 of 5,870 · percentile 98.4

  • Thor

    The Norse god of thunder; ideal for a heavy-footed cat who stomps around at 3 a.m.

    BoyNorse14 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 97 of 5,870 · percentile 98.1

  • Merlin

    The legendary wizard, for a cat who vanishes and reappears at will.

    BoyIrish & Celtic11 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 139 of 5,870 · percentile 97.4

  • Jupiter

    The giant striped planet; great for a big striped cat.

    BoyLatin7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Arthur

    The legendary king of Camelot; noble and steady.

    BoyIrish & Celtic5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Atlas

    The Titan who held up the sky; for a strong, steady cat.

    BoyGreek5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Hermes

    The speedy messenger god, for a cat who sprints everywhere.

    BoyGreek5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Orion

    The great hunter constellation, for a cat who stalks shadows.

    BoyGreek5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Puck

    The impish fairy of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

    BoyEnglish5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Zephyr

    The gentle west wind of Greek myth, for a cat who breezes in and out.

    BoyGreek5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Morpheus

    The Greek god of dreams, for a cat who sleeps 16 hours a day.

    BoyGreek4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Odin

    The one-eyed Norse king of the gods; wise and commanding.

    BoyNorse4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Baldur

    The shining, beloved Norse god of light.

    BoyNorse3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Osiris

    Egyptian lord of the afterlife; dramatic for a dignified black cat.

    BoyEgyptian3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Hades

    The Greek ruler of the underworld; for a dark cat who rules under the bed.

    BoyGreek0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Indra

    The Vedic king of the gods, wielding thunder and rain.

    BoySanskrit0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Yeti

    A big, mysterious snow beast; for a fluffy white monster.

    BoyOther0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

Funny boy cat names

Names guaranteed to get a laugh when the vet calls them out in the waiting room.

  • Ziggy

    Zippy and rock-and-roll; great for a cat who zigzags across the floor.

    BoyOther14 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 97 of 5,870 · percentile 98.1

  • Gizmo

    For the cat who has to investigate every gadget, box and bag in the house.

    BoyEnglish12 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 123 of 5,870 · percentile 97.6

  • Hobbes

    A philosopher's name, famously borrowed for a comic-strip tiger.

    BoyEnglish11 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 139 of 5,870 · percentile 97.4

  • Bandit

    For a cat with a mask-like face or a habit of stealing socks.

    BoyEnglish10 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 152 of 5,870 · percentile 97.0

  • Moose

    For an extremely large cat, or a very small one with enormous confidence.

    BoyEnglish10 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 152 of 5,870 · percentile 97.0

  • Carl

    A plain, sturdy name for a cat who looks like he pays taxes.

    BoyGerman7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Cheddar

    Orange, sharp and well-aged; for a laid-back ginger.

    BoyEnglish7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Kevin

    A perfectly normal human name that is inexplicably hilarious on a cat.

    BoyIrish & Celtic7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Tux

    For a cat who always looks dressed for a gala.

    BoyEnglish7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Barry

    A cheerful dad name for a cat who loves a sunny windowsill.

    BoyIrish & Celtic6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Bob

    Short, round and friendly; easy for everybody to remember.

    BoyGerman6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Cheeto

    Bright orange and impossible to ignore; a goofy name for a goofy cat.

    BoyEnglish6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Larry

    The name of Britain's famous Downing Street mouser; dignified and hilarious.

    BoyLatin5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Steve

    Short for Stephen, "crown"; ridiculous in the best way.

    BoyGreek5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Doug

    Short for Douglas; the cat equivalent of a reliable uncle.

    BoyIrish & Celtic4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Fritz

    A cheeky German nickname; perfect for a cat on the fritz.

    BoyGerman4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Houdini

    For an escape artist who opens doors and cupboards.

    BoyOther4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Meatball

    Round, beloved and a little saucy; for a stocky cat with a big appetite.

    BoyEnglish4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Sylvester

    Latin for "of the woods"; a classic name for a tuxedo cat.

    BoyLatin4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Bartholomew

    A long, grand name for a cat who will mostly be called "Bart".

    BoyHebrew3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Chupacabra

    A legendary creature of the night, much like a cat at 4 a.m.

    BoySpanish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Earl Grey

    A bergamot tea with a lordly title; perfect for a dignified grey.

    BoyEnglish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Jacques

    A charming French name for a cat who strolls like a boulevardier.

    BoyFrench3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Monster

    For the cutest destructive force you have ever adopted.

    BoyLatin3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

Food names for hungry boys

Snack-inspired names for the cat who supervises every trip to the fridge.

  • Basil

    The fragrant herb, from Greek basilikon, "royal"; refined and a little posh.

    BoyGreek15 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 86 of 5,870 · percentile 98.4

  • Pippin

    A small, sweet apple; a cheeky name for a little cat.

    BoyEnglish12 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 123 of 5,870 · percentile 97.6

  • Katsu

    A crumbed, fried cutlet (カツ). This entry is the food, not a verb meaning to win.

    BoyJapanese4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Darjeeling

    A fine, golden Himalayan tea; aristocratic and warm.

    BoyOther3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Nacho

    Cheesy and crunchy. Great for an orange cat whose food is "nacho" food.

    BoySpanish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Squash

    Round, orange and a little lumpy; affectionate and funny.

    BoyEnglish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Taco

    A folded tortilla; good for a cat who curls into a U shape.

    BoySpanish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Bacon

    Crispy, streaky and loved by all; great for a striped orange cat.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Chowder

    A thick, creamy soup; hearty and silly for a chunky cat.

    BoyFrench2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Churro

    A sugary, golden fried pastry; sweet and silly.

    BoySpanish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Kevin Bacon

    Bacon, but upgraded to a full name for a cat with star quality.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Oolong

    A partly oxidized Chinese tea, from words meaning "black dragon".

    BoyChinese2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Parmesan

    Aged, nutty and a little fancy; good for a crumbly old gentleman cat.

    BoyItalian2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Pesto

    A green basil sauce; zippy and fun to shout.

    BoyItalian2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Burrito

    For a cat who loves being wrapped up in a blanket.

    BoySpanish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Hodu

    Korean for "walnut"; a popular cute pet name in Korea.

    BoyKorean0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Kuri

    Japanese for "chestnut"; warm and brown.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Meatloaf

    A retro dinner classic; perfect for a loaf-shaped napper.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Mugi

    Japanese for wheat or barley; the color of a golden tabby.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Pumpernickel

    A dark rye bread with a name that's impossible to say grumpily.

    BoyGerman0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Ramen

    A bowl of noodles in rich broth; comforting and fun to call.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Udon

    Thick, soft wheat noodles; for a long, floppy cat.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

Rare and unusual boy names

Distinctive picks that only a handful of real cats share, if any.

  • Tango

    A dramatic dance and the radio word for "T"; peppy for a ginger.

    BoySpanish7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Newton

    For a cat who conducts daily experiments in gravity with your mugs.

    BoyEnglish6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Calcifer

    A fire demon from a fantasy classic; perfect for a hot-tempered ginger.

    BoyOther5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Rainier

    The snowy volcano that watches over Seattle; majestic for a big white cat.

    BoyGerman5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Fergus

    Irish for "man of strength"; plucky and rare.

    BoyIrish & Celtic4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Figaro

    The quick-witted barber of opera fame; bouncy and dapper.

    BoyItalian4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Barnaby

    A cheerful, old-fashioned name; rare on cats.

    BoyHebrew3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Berlioz

    After the French composer, and a piano-playing kitten in a classic cartoon.

    BoyFrench3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Bodhi

    Sanskrit for "awakening, enlightenment"; for a serene cat.

    BoySanskrit3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Fitz

    A snappy old French prefix meaning "son of"; quick and modern.

    BoyFrench3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Humphrey

    A name shared with a famous Downing Street cat; stately and plump.

    BoyGerman3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Huxley

    A brainy surname name with a stylish sound.

    BoyEnglish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Kepler

    After Johannes Kepler, who worked out how planets orbit, just as cats orbit the food bowl.

    BoyGerman3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Spruce

    An evergreen tree, and to "spruce up" is to look sharp.

    BoyEnglish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Toulouse

    A rosy-brick city in southern France; artistic and charming.

    BoyFrench3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Tycho

    After the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, who mapped the stars by eye.

    BoyOther3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Bartleby

    A famous fictional clerk who "would prefer not to", much like most cats.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Fezzik

    A gentle giant from a beloved fairy-tale adventure; for a huge, kind cat.

    BoyOther2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Gulliver

    A famous fictional traveler, for a cat who explores every room.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Leopold

    A Germanic name meaning "bold people"; grand and formal.

    BoyGerman2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Mingus

    After the jazz bassist Charles Mingus; cool and rhythmic.

    BoyOther2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Mogget

    A sardonic white fantasy-novel cat; obscure and fun.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Oslo

    Norway's cool, calm capital.

    BoyNorse2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Pangur Ban

    A white cat celebrated in a 9th-century Irish monk's poem; scholarly and rare.

    BoyIrish & Celtic2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

Every other name on this page

These names match this page too. They are listed here so the count in the title matches the names you can see.

  • Tiger

    For a cat with stripes and the firm belief that he is a big cat.

    BoyEnglish18 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 63 of 5,870 · percentile 98.8

  • Simba

    Swahili for "lion"; made for a small orange cat with a big roar.

    BoyOther17 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 72 of 5,870 · percentile 98.7

  • Teddy

    Cuddly as a teddy bear, for the cat who actually wants to be carried.

    BoyEnglish15 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 86 of 5,870 · percentile 98.4

  • Tigger

    A bouncy striped friend from a children's classic; endlessly energetic.

    BoyEnglish13 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 110 of 5,870 · percentile 97.9

  • Poe

    After the master of gothic tales; short and brooding for a black cat.

    BoyEnglish11 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 139 of 5,870 · percentile 97.4

  • Binx

    A Halloween-movie black cat with a heart of gold.

    BoyEnglish9 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 179 of 5,870 · percentile 96.5

  • Casper

    For a white cat who drifts around silently like a friendly ghost.

    BoyPersian9 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 179 of 5,870 · percentile 96.5

  • Cedar

    A fragrant, reddish evergreen; grounded and warm.

    BoyEnglish8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Kai

    "Sea" in Hawaiian, and a common Japanese given name too; short and breezy.

    BoyHawaiian8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Linus

    A gentle, thoughtful name for a cat with a favorite blanket.

    BoyGreek8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Nico

    Short for Nicholas, "victory of the people".

    BoyGreek8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Rufus

    Latin for "red-haired"; a born ginger name.

    BoyLatin8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Sherlock

    For a detective who must inspect every bag that enters the house.

    BoyEnglish8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Socks

    For the cat who has white feet and steals your actual socks.

    BoyEnglish8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Zorro

    Spanish for "fox", and the masked swordsman; great for a cat with a black mask.

    BoySpanish8 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 208 of 5,870 · percentile 95.7

  • Luca

    An Italian name tied to light; sunny and sweet.

    BoyItalian7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Ozzy

    A rock-star nickname for a wild little cat.

    BoyOther7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Pluto

    Small, distant and a little underrated; a cute name for a quiet cat.

    BoyLatin7 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 254 of 5,870 · percentile 94.8

  • Bagheera

    The wise black panther of The Jungle Book; calm, watchful and loyal.

    BoyOther6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Blaze

    For a cat who moves fast and runs hot.

    BoyEnglish6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Bruno

    Germanic for "brown"; strong and simple.

    BoyGerman6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Dexter

    Latin for "right-handed, skillful"; clever and neat.

    BoyLatin6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Edgar

    A brooding English name, for a black cat with a poet's soul.

    BoyEnglish6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Haku

    Japanese for "white"; a calm, elegant name for a pale cat.

    BoyJapanese6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Kuro

    Japanese for "black"; simple and elegant for a black cat.

    BoyJapanese6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Sirius

    The brightest star in the night sky, also called the Dog Star.

    BoyGreek6 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 309 of 5,870 · percentile 93.3

  • Gandalf

    A grey wizard who always arrives exactly when he means to.

    BoyOther5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Otto

    Germanic for "wealth"; short, round and symmetrical.

    BoyGerman5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Panther

    Sleek, muscular and silent; a big-cat name for a small black hunter.

    BoyGreek5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Wilbur

    A humble, lovable name from a famous farmyard tale.

    BoyGerman5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Yoshi

    The dictionary word 由 (yoshi) means reason, significance, or cause.

    BoyJapanese5 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 393 of 5,870 · percentile 91.6

  • Alfie

    A cheeky English nickname for Alfred.

    BoyEnglish4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Enzo

    A sleek, racing-car-fast Italian name.

    BoyItalian4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Gideon

    A mighty warrior's name; strong and noble.

    BoyHebrew4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Haru

    Japanese for "spring"; fresh and cheerful.

    BoyJapanese4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Omar

    Arabic for "flourishing, long-lived"; a wish for any cat.

    BoyArabic4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Pablo

    A friendly Spanish name with artistic flair.

    BoySpanish4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Rajah

    A Sanskrit word for "king"; for a regal, striped cat.

    BoySanskrit4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Taro

    太郎 (taro), a name meaning first son. Not the English word for the root vegetable.

    BoyJapanese4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Watson

    A loyal sidekick's name for a cat who follows you everywhere.

    BoyEnglish4 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 497 of 5,870 · percentile 88.8

  • Amos

    A gentle, old-fashioned Hebrew name.

    BoyHebrew3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Atticus

    A principled, gentle name from an American classic novel.

    BoyLatin3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • August

    Latin for "venerable"; for a cat born in high summer.

    BoyLatin3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Ezra

    Hebrew for "help"; modern and bright.

    BoyHebrew3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Jet

    Jet-black and jet-fast; a single crisp syllable.

    BoyEnglish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Kuma

    Japanese for "bear", for a big, cuddly cat.

    BoyJapanese3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Maru

    Japanese for "circle"; for a round cat who loves squeezing into boxes.

    BoyJapanese3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Mateo

    The Spanish form of Matthew, "gift of God".

    BoySpanish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Mufasa

    A royal, rumbling name for a big ginger who rules his pride.

    BoyOther3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Napoleon

    Small in stature, enormous in ambition.

    BoyItalian3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Nobu

    A short given name. The dictionary hit for this spelling is a loanword, not a name gloss.

    BoyOther3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Pierre

    The French form of Peter, "rock"; dapper with a beret.

    BoyFrench3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Rupert

    A storybook-bear name for a polite gentleman cat.

    BoyGerman3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Shark

    For a cat who circles your bare toes under the blankets.

    BoyEnglish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Tuxie

    A friendlier spin on Tux for a smaller tuxedo cat.

    BoyEnglish3 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 661 of 5,870 · percentile 83.6

  • Akira

    A well-known given name. Jisho did not return a clear word gloss for Akira.

    BoyOther2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Big Mike

    A full-sized nickname for a full-sized cat.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Captain

    For the cat who commands the household from the highest shelf.

    BoyLatin2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Coal

    Plain, dark and warm; a no-fuss name for a solid black cat.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Copper

    The shining red-orange metal; strong and simple.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Fuji

    Japan's snowcapped sacred mountain; stately and calm.

    BoyJapanese2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Garfield

    The lasagna-loving comic-strip cat; for a lazy, food-obsessed ginger.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Gary

    A sitcom-neighbor kind of name; deadpan and endearing.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Gato

    Spanish for "cat"; obvious and great.

    BoySpanish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Hans

    A short, sturdy German nickname for Johannes.

    BoyGerman2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Ivan

    A Slavic form of John; strong and simple.

    BoySlavic2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Lorenzo

    A grand Italian name for a cat with Renaissance swagger.

    BoyItalian2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Mishka

    Russian for "little bear"; cuddly and warm.

    BoySlavic2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Mortimer

    A gloomy old surname that is funny on a fluffy cat.

    BoyFrench2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Professor

    For a cat who watches you with a disappointed, academic stare.

    BoyLatin2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Purrcy

    A purr-fect pun on Percy for a motorboat of a cat.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Ramses

    A name worn by great pharaohs; for a cat who believes he is one.

    BoyEgyptian2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Ren

    A short modern name. The Japanese word for lotus is hasu, not Ren.

    BoyOther2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Riku

    Japanese for "land"; grounded and strong.

    BoyJapanese2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Rusty

    Reddish-brown like old iron; a down-to-earth ginger classic.

    BoyEnglish2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Sasquatch

    For a huge, fluffy cat that people can never quite catch on camera.

    BoyOther2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Socrates

    For a cat who silently questions everything you do.

    BoyGreek2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Sumo

    For a heavyweight cat who wins every shoving match for the couch.

    BoyJapanese2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Talisker

    A peaty island whisky and a craggy Scottish place name.

    BoyIrish & Celtic2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Tiberius

    A Roman emperor's name; grandly formal for a stern-faced cat.

    BoyLatin2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Tora

    Japanese for "tiger"; a classic for a striped cat.

    BoyJapanese2 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 966 of 5,870 · percentile 70.9

  • Amadeus

    Latin for "God's love"; a composer's name for a chatty cat.

    BoyLatin1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Ambrose

    Greek for "immortal"; a gentle, honeyed vintage name.

    BoyGreek1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Ansel

    A quiet name with an artistic, photographic feel.

    BoyGerman1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Chairman Meow

    A pun for a cat who chairs every meeting held near the food bowl.

    BoyEnglish1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Cornelius

    A pompous Latin name for a cat with gravitas.

    BoyLatin1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Cyrus

    Persian for "sun"; the name of a legendary king.

    BoyPersian1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Elio

    Italian for "sun"; bright and warm.

    BoyItalian1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Kian

    Persian for "king"; regal and short.

    BoyPersian1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Phantom

    For a cat you hear more often than you see.

    BoyGreek1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Polar

    Arctic white, for a cat who seeks cold tile floors.

    BoyLatin1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Sir Pounce

    A knighthood for a cat who ambushes ankles.

    BoyEnglish1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Sven

    A sturdy Scandinavian name for a snowy, dignified cat.

    BoyNorse1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Vader

    For a black cat who breathes loudly and rules with an iron paw.

    BoyOther1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Zen

    Zen (禅), the meditation tradition. A calm name with that dictionary sense.

    BoyJapanese1 of 12,782 Seattle catsRank 1,710 of 5,870 · percentile 0.0

  • Arjun

    A hero of the Mahabharata, a master archer; noble and bright.

    BoySanskrit0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Bjorn

    Old Norse for "bear"; mighty and fluffy.

    BoyNorse0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Cosimo

    A grand Florentine name for a cat with refined taste.

    BoyItalian0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Darius

    The name of an ancient Persian king; grand and commanding.

    BoyPersian0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Dog

    For a cat who fetches, comes when called and has an identity crisis.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Ezio

    A sleek Italian name for a cat with stealthy skills.

    BoyItalian0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Furdinand

    A royal pun for a fluffy cat.

    BoyGerman0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Gaston

    A swaggering French name; ideal for a cat who admires himself.

    BoyFrench0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Giacomo

    An Italian form of James; musical and rare.

    BoyItalian0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Graphite

    The dark grey in your pencil; clever and modern.

    BoyGreek0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Hachi

    The number eight (八). No extra luck meaning is attached here.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Heron

    A tall, patient grey wading bird; perfect for a still, watchful cat.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Hiss Majesty

    A pun for a cat whose favorite greeting is a hiss.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Ignatius

    Associated with Latin ignis, "fire"; grand and fiery.

    BoyLatin0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Kaiju

    Monster (怪獣), the word used for the giant creatures of film.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Kaze

    Japanese for "wind", for a cat who races through the house.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Kotora

    A coined name for a small striped cat. No matching Japanese dictionary compound.

    BoyOther0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Leif

    Old Norse for "heir"; an explorer's name.

    BoyNorse0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Mr. Whiskers

    The quintessential cat name, made formal.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Pewter

    A soft grey metal; vintage and understated.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Ronan

    Irish for "little seal"; soft and rare.

    BoyIrish & Celtic0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Shiro

    Japanese for "white"; a traditional name for a white cat.

    BoyJapanese0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Slate

    A cool blue-grey stone; strong and modern.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Spade

    The black card suit; sharp and dapper.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Weasley

    For a red-haired troublemaker from a big, chaotic family.

    BoyEnglish0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

  • Zaid

    Arabic for "growth, abundance".

    BoyArabic0 of 12,782 Seattle catsNot in the 5,870 recorded namesEditor's pick

Seattle licenses

Boy-tagged names and real Seattle usage

250 names on this page are tagged boy. 37 of those spellings are in 0 of 12,782 Seattle cat licenses. Leo is the most licensed boy-tagged spelling here, at 43. Coat, gender, and theme tags are editorial. Seattle recorded the name and how many licenses use that exact spelling. It did not record coat or sex.

NameSeattle catsRankShare of Seattle cat licenses
Leo4340.34%
Oliver4340.34%
Milo4270.33%
Loki40110.31%
Max37140.29%
Jasper34160.27%
Oscar32190.25%
Jack30210.23%
Cosmo25270.20%
Ollie24330.19%
George23350.18%
Theo23350.18%

How to name a boy cat

Male cats often grow into their names in unexpected ways. The tiny, timid kitten you called Bruce may stay a nervous lap cat forever, and the one you named Peanut may turn into a six-kilo bruiser. That’s half the fun. If you are stuck, here’s a simple way to narrow it down.

  1. Start with his look. A grey tabby suits stony or stormy names like Slate or Storm. An orange boy carries food names well, like Cheddar or Nacho. See our orange cat names and black cat names for coat-specific ideas.
  2. Then think about his attitude. Bold cats wear big names (Odin, Atlas, Winston). Mellow cats suit soft, round names (Otis, Hugo, Teddy). Troublemakers deserve something that sounds like a warning, like Loki or Bandit.
  3. Say it like you mean it. You will shout this name across the house, whisper it at 2 a.m. and spell it out to a vet receptionist. If any of those feel clumsy, keep looking.

Classic, mythic or silly?

Our list has three broad flavors. Classic human names like Henry, Oscar and Walter feel warm and a little funny on a cat. Mythic names like Apollo, Thor and Merlin suit cats with a sense of drama. And silly names like Meatball, Big Mike and Kevin are for anyone who wants every introduction to end in a laugh. You can mix them, too: a cat named Bartholomew will be “Bart” by the end of the week.

Tip: If you share your home with another pet, pick a name that starts with a different sound. “Max” and “Mac” will confuse everyone, the cats included.

Not set on a boy name? Many great cat names work for any gender. Open the Gender filter on the main generator and choose “Any gender”.

Male cat names: FAQ

What are the most popular male cat names?

The table on this page ranks boy-tagged names by how many Seattle licenses use that spelling. Boy is our tag. Seattle did not record the sex of the cat, so this is not a list of male cats.

What is a good name for a boy cat?

A good boy cat name is short enough to call easily, has one or two syllables with a clear vowel sound, and suits his personality. Try Milo for a curious kitten, Winston for a dignified one, or Goose for a chaotic one.

Should I use a human name for my male cat?

Plenty of people do. Many of the most popular cat names in real records, such as Oliver, Jack and George, are ordinary human names. They are easy to say and they make a cat feel like one of the family.

What is a male cat called?

An unneutered male cat is called a tom or tomcat. Neutered males are sometimes called gibs, an old English term. Either way, he'll still expect dinner on time.

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