A
- Alaska Land of snow Unisex
- Amber Fossilised golden resin Girl
- Angel A heavenly messenger Unisex
- Anouk Grace, Dutch Unisex
- Anubis Guardian of the afterlife Unisex
- Aoife Radiant, Irish Unisex
- Apollo God of sun and music Boy
- Apricot Soft orange fruit Girl
- Archie Truly bold Boy
- Arya A fierce young traveller Unisex
- Ash Pale grey remains of fire Unisex
- Athena Greek goddess of wisdom Girl
- Atlas Held up the sky Boy
B
- Bagel Round and chewy Boy
- Bagheera The watchful panther Unisex
- Bandit A charming thief Boy
- Bark Obama A pun on the president Unisex
- Bark Twain A pun on the author Unisex
- Basil A fragrant herb Boy
- Basmati Fragrant rice Unisex
- Bastet Egyptian cat goddess Unisex
- Bean Small and round Girl
- Bear Big, warm and solid Unisex
- Bella Beautiful Girl
- Bellissima Most beautiful, Italian Unisex
- Berry Small and sweet Girl
- Bigfoot Enormous and elusive Unisex
- Binx A black cat from film Unisex
- Birch Pale bark, slender tree Unisex
- Birdie A small bird Girl
- Biscuit Warm golden baked treat Girl
- Bitsy Very small indeed Unisex
- Blanca White in Spanish Unisex
- Bonbon A little sweet Unisex
- Boo A small startle Girl
- Boots White paws like little boots Boy
- Bramble Wild and thorny Unisex
- Breeze A gentle wind Unisex
- Brook A small stream Unisex
- Bruno Brown in Italian Unisex
- Bubbles Light and floating Unisex
- Bumble A clumsy buzzing Boy
- Button Small and round Unisex
C
- Calico Three coloured coat Unisex
- Callie Beautiful Girl
- Canyon A deep cut in the earth Unisex
- Casper Friendly and pale Unisex
- Catsby A pun on a great novel Unisex
- Cedar Fragrant evergreen Unisex
- Chai Spiced tea Unisex
- Chairman Meow A pun on a leader Unisex
- Charlie Free man Boy
- Cheddar Sharp and orange Boy
- Chewie Loyal and loud Unisex
- Chip A small piece of something bigger Boy
- Chloe Green shoot Girl
- Ciao Hello and goodbye in Italian Unisex
- Cinder Ash from a fire Girl
- Cinnamon Reddish brown spice Girl
- Clay Earth you can shape Unisex
- Clementine Small sweet orange Girl
- Cleo Glory, short for Cleopatra Girl
- Cleopatra A queen of Egypt Unisex
- Cloudy Soft and grey above Unisex
- Clover Lucky three leafed plant Girl
- Coco Cocoa, warm brown Girl
- Coconut White inside a hard shell Unisex
- Comet A bright streak across the sky Boy
- Copper Warm orange metal Boy
- Coral Colour of the reef Unisex
- Cosmo Order of the universe Boy
- Cotton Soft white fibre Unisex
- Crumb The smallest piece Unisex
- Cupcake Small and iced Unisex
D
- Dahlia Bold layered flower Girl
- Daisy The day's eye flower Girl
- Dash Quick and sudden Boy
- Dexter Skilful, right handed Boy
- Dolce Sweet in Italian Unisex
- Domino Black and white pieces Boy
- Doodle A happy scribble Unisex
- Dot A small round mark Girl
- Dove Gentle grey bird Unisex
- Droolius Caesar A pun on the emperor Unisex
- Dumpling Soft, round and comforting Unisex
- Dune A hill of sand Unisex
E
- Ebony Dark hardwood Unisex
- Elsie God is my oath Girl
- Ember A glowing coal Unisex
- Enzo Ruler of the home, Italian Unisex
- Espresso Darkest coffee Unisex
- Ewok Small, furry and brave Unisex
F
- Felix Lucky and happy Boy
- Fern Soft green woodland plant Girl
- Fidget Constant motion Unisex
- Fig Small sweet fruit Girl
- Finch Small bright songbird Unisex
- Finn Fair and bright Boy
- Fionn Fair, Irish Unisex
- Flint Stone that makes sparks Unisex
- Fox Clever and russet Unisex
- Freckles Small scattered spots Unisex
- Freya Norse goddess of love Girl
- Frodo A small hero on a long journey Unisex
- Frost Ice crystals on glass Unisex
- Fur Elise A pun on the piano piece Unisex
G
- Gandalf A wise grey wanderer Unisex
- Garfield Lover of lasagne Boy
- Gemma Gem Girl
- Gia God is gracious, Italian Unisex
- Gigi Earth worker Girl
- Ginger Warm orange spice Girl
- Gizmo A clever little gadget Boy
- Gnocchi Little potato pillows Unisex
- Grizzly A very large bear Unisex
- Grrrtrude A growly classic Unisex
- Gus Great and dignified Boy
H
- Hairy Paw-ter A pun on the wizard Unisex
- Hana Flower in Japanese Unisex
- Hazel The hazel tree, a soft brown Girl
- Hobbes A philosophical tiger Unisex
- Honey Golden and sweet Girl
I
- Inky Black as ink Unisex
- Iris Rainbow, and the flower Girl
- Isis Egyptian goddess of magic Unisex
- Ivy Climbing evergreen vine Girl
J
- Jabba the Mutt A pun on the film villain Unisex
- Jasper Speckled stone Boy
- Jellybean Small, bright and sweet Unisex
- Jet Deep black stone Unisex
- Junie Young Girl
- Juniper Evergreen shrub with blue berries Girl
K
- Kai Sea in Hawaiian Unisex
- Katniss An edible root, and an archer Unisex
- Kemi Joy, Yoruba Unisex
- Kernel A pun on colonel Boy
- Khaleesi A queen of old stories Unisex
- Kiki Double happiness Girl
- Kitty Purry A pun on a pop star Unisex
- Kiwi Small, green and bright Girl
- Kuro Black in Japanese Unisex
L
- Leia A princess with a plan Unisex
- Leilani Heavenly flower, Hawaiian Unisex
- Leo Lion in Latin Boy
- Licorice Black and sweet Unisex
- Lily White spring flower Unisex
- Loki Norse trickster god Boy
- Lord Fluffington Nobility, mostly fur Unisex
- Louie Famous warrior Boy
- Lucy Light Girl
- Lulu Pearl Girl
- Luna Moon in Latin Girl
M
- Maine A northern state of forests Unisex
- Mango Golden tropical fruit Boy
- Maple Sweet syrup tree Girl
- Marbles Swirled and patterned Unisex
- Marigold Golden orange flower Girl
- Mario A mustachioed hero Unisex
- Marlin A great sea fish Unisex
- Marlowe Driftwood by the lake Girl
- Marmalade Orange and sweet Boy
- Marshmallow Soft and white Unisex
- Mary Puppins Practically perfect Unisex
- Maverick One who goes his own way Boy
- Max The greatest Boy
- Meowly Cyrus A pun on a pop star Unisex
- Mia Mine, beloved Girl
- Midnight The darkest hour Unisex
- Milo Soldier, merciful Boy
- Mimi Sweet and small Girl
- Minnie Small, of the water Girl
- Miso Warm and savoury Boy
- Misty Soft grey fog Unisex
- Mittens Paws like tiny gloves Boy
- Mochi Soft Japanese rice cake Girl
- Momo Peach in Japanese Girl
- Mosaic Made of many pieces Unisex
- Moss Soft green on stone Unisex
- Mowgli Raised in the jungle Boy
- Mr Bigglesworth Grand and slightly absurd Boy
- Munchkin A little one Unisex
N
- Nala Successful, from Swahili Girl
- Nala Successful, from Swahili Unisex
- Nero Black in Italian Unisex
- Nibble Small determined bites Unisex
- Noodle Long and wriggly Girl
- Nori Seaweed, Japanese Unisex
- Nova A star that flares bright Girl
- Nugget Small and golden Unisex
- Nutmeg Warm brown spice Girl
- Nyx Greek goddess of night Unisex
O
- Olive The olive tree, peace Girl
- Oliver Olive tree, peace Boy
- Onyx Black polished stone Unisex
- Oreo Black and white and sweet Boy
- Orion The hunter in the stars Boy
- Oscar Friend of deer Boy
- Osiris Lord of the underworld Unisex
- Otter Playful in the river Unisex
P
- Panda Black and white and round Boy
- Panther Sleek black cat Unisex
- Patch A different coloured mark Boy
- Patches Marked in blocks of colour Unisex
- Peaches Sweet summer fruit Girl
- Peanut Small but mighty Boy
- Pearl Gem formed inside a shell Girl
- Pebble A little smooth stone Unisex
- Peewee Very small Unisex
- Pepper Sharp and dark Girl
- Pepper Jack Sharp with a kick Girl
- Pewter Soft grey metal Unisex
- Pickle Small, sharp and salty Boy
- Pikachu Small, yellow and electric Unisex
- Pip A tiny seed Unisex
- Pip A tiny seed Boy
- Pippa Lover of horses Unisex
- Pixie Tiny mischievous sprite Girl
- Plum Deep purple fruit Girl
- Poppet A term of affection for a little one Unisex
- Poppy Bright red flower Girl
- Pumpernickel Dark hearty bread Boy
- Pumpkin Round and orange Girl
- Pupzilla Small dog, enormous opinions Unisex
R
- Rain Water from the sky Unisex
- Ramen Warm and comforting Boy
- Ramses A pharaoh Unisex
- Raven Glossy black bird Unisex
- Reef Where the sea meets stone Unisex
- Remy An oarsman, and a small chef Boy
- Ridge The line along a hilltop Unisex
- Robin Red breasted garden bird Unisex
- Rocket Fast and loud Boy
- Roxy Dawn Girl
- Ruby Deep red gemstone Girl
- Rusty The colour of weathered iron Boy
- Ryu Dragon in Japanese Unisex
S
- Sable A deep black fur Girl
- Saffron The most golden spice Girl
- Sage A grey green herb, and wisdom Girl
- Salem Peace, and a famous witching town Unisex
- Sanne Lily, Dutch Unisex
- Santa Paws A festive pun Unisex
- Saoirse Freedom, Irish Unisex
- Sasha Defender Girl
- Sasquatch Large and rarely photographed Unisex
- Scamper Quick little steps Unisex
- Sergeant Fluff A rank he awarded himself Boy
- Shadow Cast in darkness Unisex
- Sherlock Bones The great detective Unisex
- Shiro White in Japanese Unisex
- Simba Lion in Swahili Boy
- Simba Lion in Swahili Unisex
- Sir Pounce A knight of the hunt Unisex
- Slate Blue grey stone Unisex
- Smokey The colour of soft smoke Unisex
- Smudge A soft dark mark Boy
- Snackrates A philosopher of food Unisex
- Snowy Covered in fresh snow Unisex
- Snuggle What they do best Unisex
- Socks White paws like socks Boy
- Sonic Blue and very fast Unisex
- Sophie Wisdom Girl
- Sora Sky in Japanese Unisex
- Speckle Lightly spotted Unisex
- Sprinkle A tiny scattering Unisex
- Sprout Something just beginning Unisex
- Squeak A very small sound Unisex
- Sterling Fine silver Unisex
- Stitch Small blue chaos Unisex
- Storm Dark and sudden weather Unisex
- Stormy Grey skies before rain Unisex
- Stripe Marked in lines Unisex
- Suki Beloved in Japanese Girl
- Summit The very top Unisex
- Sunny Full of light Unisex
- Sushi Small neat and precise Boy
- Swift A fast flying bird Unisex
- Swirl Curved markings Unisex
- Sylvester Of the woods, and a famous cartoon cat Boy
T
- Tabitha A gazelle, and a nod to tabby Unisex
- Tangerine Bright citrus orange Girl
- Tater Short for potato Unisex
- Theo Gift of god Boy
- Thor Norse god of thunder Boy
- Tiger Striped and bold Boy
- Tiggy Short for tiger Unisex
- Tikka A spiced dish Unisex
- Tilly Mighty in battle Girl
- Tiny Small, said plainly Unisex
- Titan One of the giants Unisex
- Toby God is good Boy
- Tofu Soft, pale and mild Boy
- Toothless A friendly dragon Unisex
- Totoro A gentle forest spirit Unisex
- Trixie Bringer of joy Girl
- Tumble How they move downstairs Unisex
- Turbo Built for speed Boy
- Tux Dressed in black and white Boy
- Twinkle A small bright light Unisex
V
- Vader A dark commanding presence Unisex
- Vanilla Pale and sweet Unisex
- Velvet Soft dark fabric Unisex
W
- Waffles Warm and golden Boy
- Whiskers The obvious and the best Boy
- Whisper A very soft sound Unisex
- Wiggle Never quite still Unisex
- Willow Slender tree by water Girl
- Winnie Gentle friend Girl
- Winston Furchill A pun on the statesman Unisex
- Woofgang A pun on the composer Unisex
- Wren Small quick songbird Girl
Y
- Yeti A shaggy legend Unisex
- Yoda Small, wise and strange Boy
- Yuki Snow in Japanese Unisex
Z
- Zara Blooming flower, Arabic Unisex
- Zelda A legend Unisex
- Zeus King of the Greek gods Boy
- Ziggy Victorious protector Boy
- Zoe Life in Greek Girl
- Zoom What happens at 3am Unisex
Questions people ask
How many cat names are on this list?
320 cat names, each one with its meaning.
How do I pick between them?
Say your shortlist out loud. Short names ending in a bright vowel are easiest for pets to learn, and you will be calling it across a garden eventually.