Rex: For a cat that acts like he's the king of the house, Rex might be a good fit. Pharaoh: In Ancient Egypt, the pharaohs ruled much of the civilized world, just as your cat rules the modern one. Oreo: For a sweet black-and-white kitty, Oreo is a great name. Oliver: For a hungry, orphaned kitten, consider the name Oliver, after Oliver Twist in the popular Charles Dickens' novel. Odin: In Norse mythology, Odin is the god of many things, including magic and mystery. Napoleon: What better name than Napoleon for a future furry dictator who rules the roost? Morris: Ever finicky, a cat named Morris has been the mascot for 9Lives cat food since the 1970s. Monet (or even Claude) would make a great name for your pet. Monet: The famous impressionist painter Claude Monet began his career by drawing pastels of cats. Milo: Name your kitten after the precocious orange tabby that starred in the 1986 movie, The Adventures of Milo and Otis($13, Amazon). Midnight: Of course, Midnight is the ideal name for an all-black cat. Merlin: Legend has it that the wizard Merlin could shape-shift into any form he preferred. Max: One of the most popular names for male cats in the United States, Max is a strong choice for any pet. Mars: Named after the Roman god of war, the planet Mars gives off a red glow that shines brightly in the night sky. Lancelot: The most trusted of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table, Lancelot would make a great name for a bold boy kitten.

Jinx: In the film, Meet The Parents($14, Amazon), the Himalayan cat, Mr. Hunter: Cats are predators, which makes this name perfect for any type of feline. Houdini: Can your kitten escape from any room in your house? If so, Houdini might be the perfect name.

Hoover: If your kitten grabs every kitchen scrap that falls to the floor, you might consider calling him Hoover like the vacuum brand. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel centers on wealthy playboy Jay Gatsby, who rules the social scene Or, for fun, try Catsby. Garfield: Star of cartoons and movies, the tubby tabby Garfield might share his name with your kitten. For example, Domino is ideal for a black-and-white kitten.įelix: Entertaining us since the 1920s, Felix the Cat is a great name for a black-and-white kitty.įigaro: Owned by Geppetto in Pinocchio ($15, Amazon), black-and-white Figaro has a starring role.įritz: Fritz the Cat was a cartoon from the mid-1960s starring who else but Fritz the Cat. If you have an orange kitty, Chester might be the perfect name for him.Ĭrookshanks: In the Harry Potter series, Crookshanks is the name of Hermione's temperamental Persian cat.ĭomino: Let your kitten's coat color help you come up with an appropriate name. Lewis.Ītlas: In Greek mythology, Atlas was the god that held the world on his shoulders.īagheera: In Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book ($15, Amazon), the black panther Bagheera is a wise mentor to Mowgli, the jungle boy.īandit: Bandit is a great name for cats with a multi-colored coat that looks like their in disguise.Ĭaesar: If your kitten acts like an emperor in a fur coat, Caesar might be an appropriate name.Ĭasper: Everyone's favorite friendly ghost Casper is a great name for a white or almost-all-white kitten.Ĭhester: Since 1983, a smooth-talking cheetah has been the mascot of Cheetos snack foods. It also happens to be the name of the sun of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.Īslan: Name your kitten after the bold and loving lion in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe ($27, Amazon) by C.S. Then, make sure you say the name out loud to see how your feline feels about it (and to make sure you like it, too).Īngus: A Scottish name for strong, independent cats.Īrchie: Short for Archibald, this name was originally associated with the aristocracy. The first step to deciding what to call your cat is analyzing his temperament and see what kind of moniker would fit his attitude.

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