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Are you on the hunt for the perfect name for your boy cat? Give him the name he deserves by reading on for the ultimate list of 250 boy cat names. We’ve provided fun name ideas for boy cats that include classic, cute, tough, and funny choices, along with names based on color or which take inspiration from pop culture.

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Top Cat Boy Names

For names, cat & dog behavior consultant Jessica Char recommends one that rolls off your tongue pretty easily. Here are some fun options:

  • Classic: Buddy Finn, Leo, Luca, Max, Milo, Oscar, Rocco
  • Unique: Ace, Cecil, Enzo, Hugo, Jasper, Melvin, Panther, Xavier
  • Cute: Boo, Mochi, Neko, Pip, Snickerdoodle, Teddy, Waffles, Zigzag
  • Pop Culture: Binx (Hocus Pocus), Gizmo (Gremlins), Mulder (The X-Files)
Section 1 of 7:

Classic Boy Cat Names

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  1. Choose a popular name that is beloved by cat owners everywhere. Some classics include Oliver, Charlie, or Milo. Ahead are some more classic, well-known boy cat names for your little furry friend:[1]
    • Max
    • Oliver
    • Charlie
    • Oscar
    • Otto
    • Enzo
    • Pierre
    • Basil
    • Finn
    • Ozzy
    • Milo
    • Rufus
    • Hugo
    • Barnaby
    • Remy
    • Dante
    • Rocco
    • Dusty
    • Jack
    • Arthur
    • Walter
    • Clyde
    • Leo
    • Ralph
    • Arlo
    • Iggy
    • Karl
    • King
    • Luca
    • Mario
    • Buddy
    • Bruno
    • Flynn
    • Felix
    • Norman
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Unique Boy Cat Names

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  1. Mix things up by choosing a name that isn't typically associated with cats. There are a million Milos and Felixes running about, but if you want to change things up a little, go for a more unique name like Cecil, Ripley, or Archie. Some of those have a vintage or formal feel, including Xavier or Atticus. Ahead are some more distinct names for your little feline guy:
    • Melvin
    • Cecil
    • Horace
    • Lester
    • Ace
    • Alberto
    • Panther
    • Ripley
    • Romeo
    • Xavier
    • Jasper
    • Archie
    • Louie
    • Ziggy
    • Goose
    • Frod
    • Kermit
    • Skittles
    • Pikachu
    • Simba
    • Gotham
    • Yogurt
    • Sylvester
    • Snoopie
    • Bandit
    • Nova
    • Dax
    • Rocky
    • Atticus
    • Odin
    • Soren
    • Sable
    • Nimbus
    • Marlowe
    • Bertie
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Cute Boy Cat Names

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  1. Give your cat a name that is as adorable as he is. Some cute choices that are also witty and super short include Boo, Bolt, or Neko. Keep scrolling for more cute cat names for boys:[2]
    • Mochi
    • Tiny
    • Muffin
    • Cookie
    • Snoopy
    • Snickerdoodle
    • Boo
    • Pip
    • Dot
    • Bean
    • Puff
    • Bolt
    • Mellow
    • Neko
    • Sprout
    • Waffles
    • Soupy
    • Rascal
    • Zigzag
    • Zuzu
    • Peanut
    • Mouse
    • Blue
    • Plum
    • Poco
    • Chico
    • Bam-Bam
    • Cosmo
    • Toby
    • Buster
    • Teddy
    • Fitz
    • Mickey
    • Kai
    • Yeti
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Funny Boy Cat Names

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  1. Use your sense of humor for the perfect boy cat name. Your name can range from the simple (Pickles, Catzilla) to the more elaborate (Chairman Meow, Obi Wan Purrnobi). Have fun taking a simple character from pop culture or history and turning it into a punny name for your boy cat—or just go with a silly name like "Bacon." More funny cat names follow here:[3]
    • Bacon
    • Tuna
    • Wasabi
    • Chairman Meow
    • Pickles
    • Purr-lock Holmes
    • Cinnamon
    • Whiskerface
    • Cupcake
    • Mr. Whiskers Delight
    • Sir Pounce-a-lot
    • Obi Wan Purrnobi
    • Catzilla
    • Whiskeroni
    • Meowstro
    • Waffleton
    • Noodlehead
    • Fluffernutter
    • Tofu Nugget
    • Bumblebeans
    • Squeaky Boots
    • Wigglebottom
    • Fuzzbucket
    • Fiddlesticks
    • Cheddar Puff
    • Blubberbutt
    • Dingleberry
    • Tiddlywink
    • Jellybean McNibbles
    • Monkeypants
    • Frito Bandito
    • Porkchop
    • Puffins
    • Fishbait
    • Colonel Meow
Section 5 of 7:

Boy Cat Names by Color

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  1. Give your cat a name based on his appearance. Orange cats can enjoy names that include Pumpkin, Rusty, or Blaze, while white cats named Ghost or Angel are super cute. Black cat names include options like Spooky, Fudge, or Dracula. Even cats with certain markings can have a name meant for them, like Socks or Cow for black and white cats. More names are ahead:[4]
    • Pumpkin
    • Cheetah
    • Possum
    • Rusty
    • Spooky
    • Ash
    • Caramel
    • Blizzard
    • Angel
    • Skunk
    • Fudge
    • Zebra
    • Acorn
    • Butters
    • Bowtie
    • Blaze
    • Shark
    • Lobster
    • Socks
    • Mushroom
    • Cow
    • Orange Julius
    • Torch
    • Ghost
    • Slate
    • Gramps
    • Dracula
    • Zinc
    • Walnut
    • Checkers
    • Domino
    • Void
    • Tweed
    • Tuxedo
    • Tiger
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Tough Boy Cat Names

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  1. Show how strong your boy cat is with a name to match. Pick a name based on a powerful figure in mythology, including Phoenix, Hercules, or Horace. Certain names usually reserved only for big dogs fit too, like Rex, Spike, or Moose. Here are some more strong names for your tough kitty:[5]
    • Apollo
    • Merlin
    • Fenrir
    • Thor
    • Phoenix
    • Caspian
    • Silas
    • Indigo
    • Rex
    • Mac
    • Zen
    • Ming
    • Sahara
    • Samurai
    • Zephyr
    • Bastet
    • Pluto
    • Hades
    • Diesel
    • Spike
    • Falcon
    • Cobalt
    • Hercules
    • Brutus
    • Moose
    • Bear
    • Thunderpaw
    • Magnus
    • Zeus
    • Sumo
    • Admiral
    • Titan
    • Bull
    • Saber
    • Horus
    • Mane
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Pop Culture Boy Cat Names

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  1. Draw from pop culture for a name like no other. Your cat's name can be based on actual cat characters, like Salem, from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, or on any character you love, like Mulder from The X-Files or Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.[6]
    • Gizmo (Gremlins)
    • Loki
    • Frodo (The Lord of the Rings)
    • Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
    • Godzilla
    • Homer (The Simpsons)
    • Mulder (The X-Files)
    • Questlove
    • Buddy Holly
    • Bad Bunny
    • Terminator
    • Pugsley (The Addams Family)
    • Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh)
    • Nermal (Garfield)
    • Rambo (Rambo)
    • Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
    • Clawhauser (Zootopia)
    • Crookshanks (Harry Potter)
    • Meowthra (Lego NINJAGO)
    • Smokey (Stuart Little)
    • Katniss (The Hunger Games)
    • Ulysses (Inside Llewyn Davis)
    • Richard Parker (Life of Pi)
    • Berlioz (The Aristocats)
    • Binx (Hocus Pocus)
    • Cat Stevens
    • Elvis Presley
    • Prince
    • Felix (Felix the Cat)
    • Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
    • Heathcliff (Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats)
    • Figaro (Pinocchio)
    • Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes)
    • Mufasa (The Lion King)
    • Raja (Aladdin)
    • Sergeant Tibbs (101 Dalmatians)
    • Mowgli (The Jungle Book)
    • Nemo (Finding Nemo)
    • Marty McFly (Back to the Future)
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