Are you looking for pun cat names for the newest addition to your family?
If you’re a witty person then a common cat name may not be your thing. It would be best if you had a name that is unique and awesome, like one of these funny cat nicknames.
We have created a list of cat names that are inspired by cat puns and famous personalities, and are suited to both male and female cats. Check out our list and find the perfect funny name for your cat.
If you’re looking for funny cat names for your girl kitty, then you can draw ideas from historical figures, traditional names, pop culture personalities, famous actresses and many more.
From Margaret Scratcher, Cat Benatar and Cindy Clawford to Puma Thurman, Fleas Witherspoon, and Meowly Cyrus, we have listed a range of funny names for a cat using cute cat puns.
1. Angelicat is the perfect cat name for those who love the name Angelica.
2. Catalie Portman is a playful version of a cat name after the actress Natalie Portman.
3. Cat Benatar is the perfect name for cats who do lonely meows.
4. Catnip Everdeen is the best cat name for those who love 'The Hunger Games'.
5. Catty Bates is the perfect name for short-tempered cats.
6. Caterine is a feline take on a beautiful female name.
7. Cindy Clawford is a suitable name for photogenic cats.
8. Clawdia is a spin on the human name Claudia and is suitable for the cats who love to scratch.
9. Cupcake is the sugary name for the cat who is sweet as a cupcake.
10. Debbie Hairy is the perfect name for musical cats.
11. Emily Lickinson is the perfect name for a book lover's cat.
12. Fleas Witherspoon is the perfect name for cats who love to act.
13. Furgie a furry name for performer cats.
14. Jennipurr Aniston is a great choice for fans of the actor Jennifer Aniston.
15. Jessicat is a twist on the human name Jessica.
16. JK Meowling is the wizardry name cat owners who love the Harry Potter series.
17. Juliet Catulet is a romantic name for the lovers of Romeo and Juliet.
18. Kitkat is the perfect name for cats with a sweet tooth.
19. Kitty Purry is a suitable name for cats who love to meow all the time.
20. Margaret Scratcher is a punny name based on the former British Prime Minister.
21. Mariah Hairy is a playful version of the famous singer’s name.
22. Meowdeline Albright is a playful name based on a renowned politician.
23. Meowly Cyrus is the perfect name for Miley Cyrus fans.
24. Mrs. Feasely is a nickname for cats based on a TV character from 'Family Affairs'.
25. Neferkitty is the perfect name for your kitty based on the Goddess named Nefertiti.
26. Opurrah Whisker is a suitable cat name based on the famous TV personality.
27. Pawla Dean is a good name for cats with discerning tastes.
28. Polka Dot is a witty name for cats that have patches on their body.
29. Pussy Galore a famous cat name based on the Bond Girl.
30. Puma Thurman is a playful name based on the name of a famous actress.
31. Rachel Scratch is perfect for fans of actress Rachel Dratch.
32. Ravenclaw is another good name for Harry Potter fans.
33. Rose McGrowlan is great for fans of Rose McGowan.
34. RuPaw is the perfect name for cats who belong on the stage.
35. Sinead O’Collar is perfect for the cats who love to sing.
36. Tabbytha is a playful name for cats based on the female name Tabitha.
37. Teri Scratcher is a funny version of the Holywood actress’ name.
38. Tina Spay is the name for the cats who have a funny nature or personality.
39. Veronicat is a playful version of the popular human name Veronica.
40. Whispurr is suitable for cats who keep on purring.
Famous Boy Cat Pun Names
Do you own a male cat? We have plenty of funny names for cats that would be suitable for your cat and match his personality too.
We have drawn ideas from historical characters, fictional figures, non-fictional figures, famous personalities, and even festive figures to provide you with perfect puns about cats. From Bing Clawsby to,,,, check out our list of funny cat names for your furry baby below.
41. Anderson Pooper is a play on American journalist Anderson Cooper's name.
42. Bing Clawsby is the perfect name for your musical cat.
43. Black Panther is one of the most heroic cat names for dark cats.
44. Brad Kitt is a good name for handsome cats.
45. Catastrophe is the perfect name for the cat who causes chaos.
46. Catatonic is the appropriate name for a sleepy head cat.
47. Catpernicus is the perfect name for cat owners who love numbers.
48. Cat Damon is a heroic name for the action-loving cats.
49. Dust D is one of the most appropriate cat names for grey cats.
50. Don Drapurr is the feline take on the name of a favorite 'Mad Men' character.
51. Freddy Krueger is a good name for cats with big claws.
52. Fidel Catstro is a funny cat name for a demanding little kitten.
53. Furrnando Cortez is a pun cat name for the most furry kitties.
54. Fuzz Lightyear is the perfect name for white cats who look like they are wearing a spacesuit.
55. Genghis Cat is a punny name for cats.
56. Harry Houdini is a good name for all the disappearing cats.
57. James A Garfield is a mixed name based on a US president and popular comic character.
58. Jesse the Kitt is a cat name based on the famous outlaw.
59. Jude Paw is a playful version of the famous actor’s name.
60. Lord Sheddington perfect for cats with long hair.
61. Luke Skywhisker is a playful version of a character in 'Star Wars'.
62. Meow is the perfect name based on your cats' favorite word.
63. Outclaw is the perfect name for cats that have sharp claws.
64. Pawtrick Swayze for the macho little cats.
65. Pawtrick Dempsey for lovable cats.
66. Paw Revere is a punny version of a popular revolutionary war hero.
67. Pepe Le Paw is a great name for black cats with white stripes.
68. Picatso is the perfect name for cats.
69. Purrcy Jackson is the perfect name for cats with light markings.
70. Sabretooth is a good nickname for cats who scratch their tooth a lot.
71. Santa Claws is a festive cat name based on Father Christmas himself.
72. Santa Paws is another great festive cat name.
73. Sylvester Stallone is a name for the cartoon loving cat owners.
74. Toby Catguire is the perfect name for the Hollywood actor's fans.
75. Tom Pawyer a great name for cats based on a character from Mark Twain’s book.
76. Walt Whiskers is a playful version of the poet’s name.
77. Wolverine is a suitable name for cats who scratch a lot.
78. William Catner is based on a popular actor’s name.
79. William Shakespurr is a punny version of the famous writer's name.
80. Winston Furchill is a playful version of the former British Prime Minister's name.
Pun Names For Cats Based On Color
Various funny cat names can be chosen based on your favorite color or the color of your cat's fur.
81. Aqua Sky is a beautiful name for lovers of the color aqua.
82. Arcadia is the perfect name for nature-loving cats.
83. Blue Iris is a name inspired by a shade of blue.
84. Cerulean Blue is the shade of blue that ranges between azure and darker sky blue.
85. Chili Pepper is a suitable name for reddish cats and those who love spicy flavors.
86. Flame is yellowish and orange in color and is a suitable name for orange or brown cats.
87. Frosted Almond is the perfect name for the beige colored cats.
88. Fushia Rose is a beautiful name for pink lovers' cats.
89. Holly Berry is a playful name for cats who love berries or were born at Christmas time.
90. Honeysuckle is a suitable name for golden cats.
91. Marsala is a shade of brown and so it is a perfect name for brown colored cats.
92. Mimosa is a popular name for cats based on a famous cocktail drink.
93. Nimbus Cloud is great for grey cats.
94. Niagara is a playful name related to the famous Niagara Falls, which are blue.
95. Primrose Yellow is based on a yellow colored rose and is perfect for the yellow lovers.
96. Radiant Orchid is a purple color flower and is a suitable name for cats of gardening lovers.
97. Serenity references a cool color and is great for calm cats.
98. Tangerine Tango is a bright color and is a suitable name for reddish cats.
99. Tigerlily is one of the best cat names for Lily lovers.
100. Ultra Violet is a radiant color and a suitable cat name for furry little ones.
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Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art
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