Bringing a new cat into your home is an exciting time, but do you have a unique name for your pet? You can find thousands of titles for cats online, but your options may seem a bit limited when you have a hairless cat. However, hairless breeds are known for more than just their lack of fur. Whether you have a Sphynx, Peterbald, or Donskoy, your cat is probably more affectionate towards people and animals than other breeds. Finding a name for your bald kitty is easier when you take a few hours to observe the animal’s behavior and quirks.
How to Name Your Hairless Cat
Although you may be anxious to name your pet so they will respond to your calls, you don’t have to give them a name right away. You can relax in your home and watch for clues to the cat’s personality before you name them. Is the animal hyperactive, or do they sit quietly on the couch? How vocal is your new pet? These questions may help you formulate an opinion on the cat’s behavior, but you can also use the coat color, size of the cat, and facial expressions for name ideas.
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Egyptian Male Cat Names
Although the Sphynx originated from Canada, the popular hairless wonder is often associated with Egypt since it’s named after a famous Egyptian statue. None of the hairless breeds come from North Africa, but since ancient Egyptians respected and cherished their felines, we thought a few names from the country seemed appropriate for hairless cats.
Absi
Ahmose
Aker
Akil
Amenhotep
Amenken
Amenmose
Ammon
Amsi
Amum
Amun
Anhur
Ani
Anubis
Aten
Atum
Babu
Bacchus
Banefre
Banti
Baufre
Bay
Bebi
Bebti
Bek
Bennu
Bes
Blbina
Chibale
Chigaru
Darwishi
Dedi
Dedu
Djar
Fenuku
Geb
Hamadi
Hanif
Hapi
Henenu
Hepzefa
Herihor
Heru
Hondo
Horus
Horwedja
Huy
Huya
Idu
Ikhernofret
Ikudidy
Imhotep
Ineni
Intef
Inyotefoker
Ipuki
Kagemni
Kamuzu
Kaphiri
Kawab
Kenamon
Khalid
Khensu
Khepri
Khnum
Khonsu
Khui
Khusebek
Khuy
Kontar
Lateef
Maahes
Maahes
Madu
Maherpa
Mahu
Mai
Makalani
Mehy
Meketre
Menkhaf
Menna
Mensah
Mercury
Merenre
Mereruka
Meri
Merytatum
Metjen
Montu
Nebamun
Nebemakhet
Nebenteru
Nebetka
Nebwawi
Neferti
Nefertum
Neferu
Nemty
Neper
Odion
Okpara
Onuris
Osahar
Osaze
Osiris
Pamiu
Panehsi
Panhesy
Paser
Pentu
Ptah
Ra
Ranofer
Rawer
Renni
Rudjek
Sabaf
Sabni
Sabola
Sendjemib
Set
Shu
Sobek
Sopdu
Tchay
Tehuti
Thaneni
Thoth
Tijuroy
Tumaini
Weni
Woser
Xerxes
Yey
Yuf
Yuny
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Egyptian Female Cat Names
Although Cleopatra is probably the most well-known Egyptian name for females, we’ve included several other powerful names of Egyptian goddesses and ordinary citizens. Bastet may be considered the ultimate name for a female cat because the goddess was a lioness that protected the city Bubastis from evil. Menhit is another goddess represented as a cat or lioness. If your new pet seems to favor seafood over other proteins, you can name her after the fish goddess Hatmehit.
Acenath
Ahhotep
Ahmose
Akila
Amtes
Amunet
Ana
Anat
Aneksi
Anuket
Balbina
Bastet
Bat
Berenib
Betresh
Cleopatra
Ebe
Ebonique
Echidna
Femi
Habibah
Hafsah
Hasina
Hathor
Hatmehit
Hebony
Hent
Hentaneb
Henuttawy
Herit
Herneith
Hesat
Ife
Imentet
Imi
Inhapi
Intakaes
Isis
Kakra
Kawit
Kemsit
Kentetenka
Khemut
Lapis
Maat
Magna
Maibe
Masikah
Memphis
Menhet
Menhit
Merti
Mosi
Mut
Mutemwiya
Naeemah
Nebet
Nebt
Neffret
Nefru
Neit
Neith
Nekhebit
Nephthys
Nepit
Nofret
Nubia
Nubkhas
Nuru
Nut
Pakhet
Rai
Raia
Redji
Rehema
Renenutet
Reputneb
Satet
Sekhmet
Shukura
Sitamun
Tarset
Taweret
Tefnut
Tem
Tener
Uatchit
Urbi
Usret
Valeria
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Hairless Cat Names from Cinema
Most Hollywood villains and heroes are not bald, but we found some of the most beloved and notorious baldies from movies and television. If your hairless friend enjoys using their claws a little too much, you can name them after the famous maniac from Elm Street, Freddy Krueger. Although you can use the names for boys or girls, most of the terms are male since more men have played bald characters than women. Some notable female names include Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road, Ripley from Alien 3, and Nebula from Guardians of the Galaxy.
Beast
Blofeld
Brynner
Chelios
Coolidge
Denton
Doe
Fester
Furiosa
Humungus
Jones
Krueger
Kurgan
Kurtz
Logan
Maggott
Marcellus
Martin
McClane
Mongkut
Nebula
Okoye
Orlok
Patton
Picard
Ripley
Shaft
Statler
Vader
Voorhees
Woldorf
Xavier
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Hairless Cat Names from Famous Bald Men
This category includes actors, heads of state, athletes, writers, and scientists. We used only the last names so they can apply to male or female cats. Does your new cat have a soulful voice like the British songwriter Seal or a high-pitched scream like the American songwriter and poet Billy Corgan? If you want to name your hairless feline after a famous athlete, you can try Jason Kidd, Michael Jordan, Kelly Slater, or Magic Johnson.
Agassi
Asner
Barkley
Bradshaw
Bryant
Chappelle
Cool
Corgan
Darwin
Daughtry
Diggs
Eubanks
Foreman
Gorbachev
Gossett
Hogan
Jackson
Johnson
Jordan
Kidd
Kingsley
Lenin
Malkovich
Mandel
Moby
Mochrie
O’Neal
Pujols
Puri
Rhames
Ripken
Savalas
Scott
Seal
Slater
Stewart
Troyer
Tucci
Ventura
Willis
Zane
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Final Thoughts
Every cat has a unique personality, but hairless breeds tend to be people cats that love curling up in your lap, following you to the bathroom, and staying by your side whenever they’re awake. The fascinating cats may not have silky coats, but they’re brimming with love for their human families. Whether you have a Femi, Tarset, Ripken, or Voorhees in your home, we’re confident that you’ll choose a fitting name for your hairless beauty.
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
