So, you’ve made the big commitment of bringing home a new, four-legged family member. Now you have another responsibility, coming up with the perfect name. While there is no shortage of cat name prospects, we sometimes need some guidance or inspiration to help us choose the right one.
While there is a seemingly endless list of famous names to choose from, we are here to help you sift through some in the simplest way possible. If you are looking to pop culture for some ideas, we have you covered. Here’s a list of 200+ famous cat name ideas that are well-known by almost everyone!
How To Name Your Cat
Naming your cat might come easy, but it might not. Here are some tips to consider if you are having a hard time making your decision:
Get Everyone Involved
Unless you are single and living alone, why not try getting everyone in the house involved in the naming process? This can be fun and enriching for the little ones, they may even come up with some great ideas all on their own. Getting the family involved is a great idea, especially if this kitty is considered a family pet.
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Keep it Short
Shorter names with one or two syllables are much easier for your cat to learn and remember. Even if you’d like to choose a name that is longer and even more complex, think of a one or two-syllable nickname that you can call for short. It’s always rewarding when your cat comes to their name as opposed to “kitty, kitty.”
Make Sure It Fits Well
It’s no secret that some names just fit certain personalities. You want to get to know your cat before sticking them with a name. Their personality traits may very well help you make this difficult decision. When thinking of your cat’s personality vs. the choices of famous names, try considering what kind of influence and personality type that famous cat or person had.
Think Long-Term
Your cat is going to have this name for life. Make sure you name them something you won’t be embarrassed to tell the veterinary staff or the groomer. In addition, you may want to keep the name appropriate for the sake of family gatherings with grandparents or the in-laws.
Famous Male Cats
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From movies to TV, here’s a list of famous male cats from some of your favorites!
If you are looking for something famous but etched in history, take a look at this list of historical names for your cat:
Abe
Amelia
Anne
Apache
Apollo
Aristotle
Audie
Betsy
Boone
Boris
Byron
Cesar
Churchill
Crockett
Da Vinci
Duke
Edison
Edith
Edmund
Einstein
Eleanor
Florence
Franklin
Freud
Frida
Galileo
Gambino
Hamilton
Hamlet
Harriet
Hawking
Henry
Ivan
Jack
Jackson
Jane
John
Kennedy
Lincoln
Luther
Lyndon
Marilyn
Maya
Mona Lisa
Monet
Napoleon
Neil
Nelson
Newton
Orville
Pablo
Patton
Picasso
Quixote
Reagan
Ripley
Roosevelt
Rosa
Ruth
Revere
Susan
Sybil
Teddy
Theresa
Ulysses
Vlad
Washington
Winston
Famous Sports Names
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Are you a sports fan? If so, here’s a list of famous names that are famously sports-related:
Alexi
Ali
Archie
Ada
Babe Ruth
Barkley
Barry
Beckham
Bengal
Bettis
Boomer
Brady
Brandon
Brees
Buckeye
Cassius
Champ
Cobb
Curry
Dallas
Danica
Dirk
Durant
Earnhardt
Elway
Emmitt
Ernie
Gordon
Griffey
Hank
Hogan
James
Jenni
Jerry
Jordan
Katie
King
Macho
Madden
Marino
Messi
Mia
Nash
Petty
Peyton
Robinson
Sammy Sosa
Serena
Shaq
Simone
Tiger
Tony
Tyson
Venus
Walter
Wrigley
In Conclusion
Hopefully, this list has been helpful and useful in your naming adventure. We grouped some of the most famous kitty names in pop culture and history, then added some historical and sport-related human names in the mix to give you some extra ideas. Regardless of what you choose, congratulations on your precious new kitty and this wonderful new adventure you are embarking on!
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