If you have a newborn cat or want to adopt one, the first decision you need to make is her name. Think about it. Your cat will bear the name you give her for the next eight to fifteen years. It might be a big responsibility, but it can also be a lot of fun.
There are many cute and fun options for female cat names, but how do you choose the right one? Below we guide you on choosing a name and list over 300 top female cat names to consider.
General Cute Female Cat Names
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The secret to the cutest name for your female cat is picking one that reflects her personality and unique features. You can find inspiration anywhere, from celebrity names to popular children’s books. Here are a few of our top cutest picks:
Alice
Angel
Bella
Buffy
Bessie
Bella
Buttercup
Cassie
Charlotte
Daisy
Eve
Fluffy
Ginger
Grace
Harper
Hazel
Jasmine
Kiara
Lady
Luna
Lola
Lexi
Lulu
Mimi
Misty
Missy
Pearly
Summer
Suzy
Sunny
Violet
Whisper
Yogi
Zoe
Zip
Maddie
Mia
Mochi (or “Mocha”)
Nala
Olivia
Rainbow
Rosie
Sienna
Stella
Sydney
Tabby
Tinker bell
Tinker belle
Willow
Zoey
Zuri
Female Cat Names in Line with Nature
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Apart from cute names, you can also go with the traditional ones. These often get inspired by flowers, gemstones, or other naturally occurring elements. Below is a list of some of our favorites:
Amber
Aria
Belle
Brook
Cameo
Cara
Celeste
Champagne
Crystal
Dahlia
Emerald
Esmeralda
Evie (short for “Evelyn”)
Ellie
Gemma
GiGi
Graceful (or “Gracie”)
Haley
Ivory
Jade
Jasper
Jasmine
Jewel
Kelly
Kiki
Kimberley
Laurel
Lilac
Lotus
Lyric
Madison
Maisie
Mocha
Musk
Nadia
Plume
Pearl
Peridot
Phoebe
Plum
Princess
Penny
Phoebe
Rosie
Sapphire
Savannah
Shay
Skye
Stormy
Sugar Talia
Topaz
Tiffany
Twilight
Venus
Violet
Wendy
Winter
Xenon
Yara
Zoe
Fun Female Cat Names Depicting Personality
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If you want a name that reflects your cat’s personality, check out our top picks for fun names. These often get inspired by everything from movies and music to famous people and other popular culture references. Here are is a list of our top picks for fun names:
Angel Face
Buttons
Cuddles
Echo
Ella
Ellie
Elsa
Emily
Emma
Fuzzy Butt
Giggles
Goldilocks
Purry
Fuzz
Peppermint
Puddles
Punky
Rascal
Snuggles
SugarPlum
Sunny-Side (or “Sunny”)
Tootsie
Pop
Tweety
Waffles
Yum Yum
Ziggy
Bambi
Banjo
Barbie
Beauty
Birdie
Britney
Butterfly
Candi
Cheetah
Doll
Daffodil
Dallas
Deena
Diva
Doodlebug
Dreamer
Fairytale
Faith
Fiona
Frankie
Gizmo (or “Giz”)
Goofy
Gigi
Happy
Harley
Honeybun
Juicy
Kitty (Kit)
Lacey
Ladybug
Abbygail
Bunny
Chiquita
Daisy
Echo
Honey Bunny
Jazzy (or “Jazzie”)
Lulu
Muffin
Mittens
Mitzi
Mocha
Molly
Nala
Nero (Neron)
Olive
Pixie
Polly
Poppy
Precious
Roxy
Salem
Selena
Shadow
Sierra
Sirah
Suki
Stella
Sophie
Spooky
Tango
Tinkerbelle
Tootsie (or “Tootie”)
Trixie
Tiger Lily
Tabby
Tabitha
Tasha
Tessa
Vanilla
Wendy
Whisper
Ziva
Love-Inspired Female Cat Names
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Many pet owners like to use endearing nicknames. If you’re having trouble coming up with a name for your female cat, try calling her different love-inspired names when she comes to you for attention. Here are a few examples that we adore:
Babe
Baby
Badkat
Beautiful
Belle Starr
Bestie
Birdie
Boopsie
Bootsie
Buttons
Cuddle Bunny (or “Cuddlebun”)
Cutie Pie
Coco
Doll Face
Fancy
Foxy Lady
Giggles
Grace Kelly
Happy Bunny
Honey Bunch
Lady Luck (or “Luck”)
Little One
Love Bug
Miss Kitty (or “Missy”)
Paisley
Prettie (Pretty Girl)
Princess
Queenie
Sassy
Sexy
Smoochie
Snow White
Sugar Pie
Tinkerbelle
Tootsie
Puff
Winky Face
Xanadu (or “Mew”)
Yum Yum
Zsa
Food-Inspired Female Cat Names
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Foods are a great source of inspiration for names, and there are endless possibilities to choose from. There are plenty of foods and you may pick a name from your cat’s favorite dish. Here are our top picks for food-inspired female cat names:
Apple
Almond
Biscuit
Butters
Bean
Donut
Cinnamon
Cookie
Cupcake
Gummy Bear
Jelly Bean
Kit-Kat
Lollipop
Milky
Marshmallow
Muffin
Margarita
Pepper
Pancake
Pita
Peanut
Pumpkin
Skittles
Sprinkles
Peaches
Saltine
Sage
Sushi
Waffle
Zucchini
Toy & Game Inspired Female Cat Names
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If you’re looking for a playful name for your female cat, consider naming her after one of her favorite toys or games. Game characters often portray a personality and if that reflects that of your cat, then go for it. Here are some top picks:
Monchichi
Popple
Hot Wheels
Ducky
Puffalump
Bear
Teddy Ruxpin
Gudetama
Koopa
Luigi
Pusheen
Sonic
Tamagotchi
Koosh Ball
Polly
Mario
Tiptoes
Layton
Quirrel
Lara
Bulbasaur
Pikachu
Monchichi
Popple
Ducky
Puffalump
Bear
Gudetama
Koopa
Luigi
Pusheen
Tamagotchi
Koosh Ball
Polly
How to Name Your Female Cat
Now that you have had a look at our list of cute and fun cat names, there are a few things to keep in mind when naming your female cat. First, consider her personality and what you want the name to reflect. If she is spunky and lively, a playful name like “Bella” or “Lucy” might be a good fit.
If she is more mellow and laid-back, something like “Grace” or “Stella” may be more appropriate. You may also want to consider her coat color and markings, as well as her breed.
Once you have a few names in mind, ask your family and friends for their opinions. You want to make sure the name you choose is one everyone can agree on. Finally, once you settle on one, be sure to start using it right away! Calling her by her new name will help her learn it and bond with you faster.
Conclusion
Choosing the perfect name for your female cat can be a fun and rewarding experience. By opting for a name that reflects her personality, or a nickname, you can make sure that she feels like a loved part of your family.
Now that you have some ideas, it’s time to get down to naming! Just remember to consider all aspects to ensure that it’s one that both of you will love. Have fun with it – after all, you’ll be calling her by this name for years to come!
Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts' knowledge with pet lovers across the globe....Read more