500+ Male Cat Names for Every Kind of Kitty

Every male cat is unique, and his name should reflect that. If you’ve recently welcomed a new tomcat into your home or are planning to, you’ve landed in the right spot. This guide is tailored to inspire your naming journey, ensuring you pick the most fitting male cat name. Whether you’re swayed by scrumptious foods, renowned fictional felines, or names that pair perfectly for your bonded duo, our list brims with choices.

Action & Adventure Inspired Names

Calling all daredevils and thrill-seekers! If your cat is the feline embodiment of Indiana Jones, you’ll find the perfect action and adventure-inspired name in this section. These names echo the spirit of heroes and heroines from classic adventures and epic sagas. They’re ideal for the feline explorer who loves a good chase or the kitty with an adventurous spirit.

1. Archer
2. Atlas
3. Bandit
4. Bravo
5. Crusader
6. Dagger
7. Dash
8. Drake (after Sir Francis Drake)
9. Duke
10. Falcon
11. Griffin
12. Gunner
13. Hercules
14. Hunter
15. Indiana (after Indiana Jones)
16. Jett
17. Journey
18. Knight
19. Leo (short for Leonidas from “300”)
20. Maverick
21. Odyssey
22. Outlaw
23. Paladin
24. Quest
25. Raider
26. Raptor
27. Rebel
28. Rogue
29. Ryder
30. Sable (referring to the Black Sable, a pirate ship)
31. Scout
32. Seeker
33. Slayer
34. Spartan
35. Spike
36. Storm
37. Thor
38. Thunder
39. Titan
40. Tracker
41. Trailblazer
42. Valor

Personality Based Names

Cats and personalities? Oh, you bet! Every cat owner knows that beneath those cute whiskers and soft paws lies a personality as vast as the sky. Some cats are daring adventurers; others, cozy cuddlers. Let the naming adventure begin!

1. Caper
2. Chaser
3. Clinger
4. Cuddler
5. Dasher
6. Dash
7. Digger
8. Dodger
9. Dreamer
10. Explorer
11. Hopper
12. Hunter
13. Jester
14. Jump
15. Lurker
16. Lounger
17. Mewler
18. Mischief
19. Mouser
20. Observer
21. Pouncer
22. Prancer
23. Purrer
24. Prowler
25. Roamer
26. Romper
27. Rascal
28. Scrappy
29. Scamper
30. Scratcher
31. Shadow
32. Sneaky
33. Snoozer
34. Sprinter
35. Stalker
36. Tricky
37. Watcher
38. Wanderer
39. Whisker
40. Jumpy
41. Zigzag
42. Zippy

Appearance Based Names

If you’ve ever been captivated by your cat’s appearance—their vibrant eyes, elegant fur, or distinctive markings—you might find the perfect name in this section. Appearance-based names are a great way to celebrate your cat’s unique physical attributes. Whether your feline friend is fluffy, sleek, large, or petite, we have a host of names that can perfectly encapsulate their look.

1. Ashes
2. Boots
3. Caramel
4. Charcoal
5. Chocolate
6. Cloud
7. Cocoa
8. Coal
9. Creamy
10. Dusty
11. Ebony
12. Fluffy
13. Freckles
14. Furry
15. Fuzzy
16. Ginger
17. Goldie
18. Inky
19. Jet
20. Marmalade
21. Midnight
22. Nugget
23. Patches
24. Pumpkin
25. Rusty
26. Sable
27. Silver
28. Smokey
29. Snowball
30. Snowflake
31. Speckles
32. Spot
33. Stripes
34. Sunny
35. Tiger
36. Twilight
37. Tuxedo
38. Velvet
39. Whiskers
40. Zebra
41. Frosty
42. Marbles

Bold & Strong Names

Does your feline friend command the room with their presence? Then a bold and strong name might just be the ticket. This section is dedicated to names that ooze power and strength, perfect for the cat who’s a natural leader or the one who’s always up for a challenge. From powerful historical figures to commanding words, there’s a wealth of choices here.

1. Avalanche
2. Bandit
3. Blaze
4. Bruiser
5. Bullet
6. Charger
7. Cobra
8. Comet
9. Diablo
10. Fury
11. Gladiator
12. Gunner
13. Hammer
14. Hawk
15. Hercules
16. Mako
17. Outlaw
18. Phantom
19. Predator
20. Rampage
21. Ranger
22. Raptor
23. Riot
24. Rumble
25. Saber
26. Savage
27. Spartan
28. Storm
29. Thunder
30. Torpedo
31. Tornado
32. Tsunami
33. Vandal
34. Viper
35. Vortex
36. Wildcat
37. Wolf
38. Titan
39. Trooper
40. Warrior
41. Wrecker
42. Zeus

Friendly & Affectionate Names

Is your feline friend the kind that loves snuggles and purrs at every touch? Then a friendly and affectionate name would perfectly suit their warm, loving nature. This section is brimming with names that embody love, warmth, and friendliness, just like your cuddly companion.

1. Adore
2. Bliss
3. Breezy
4. Buddy
5. Charm
6. Cheerio
7. Cheers
8. Chummy
9. Comfort
10. Cosy
11. Cuddle
12. Cuddles
13. Delight
14. Fondness
15. Giggles
16. Grin
17. Happy
18. Harmony
19. Hugs
20. Jubilee
21. Jolly
22. Joy
23. Kisses
24. Lovey
25. Pals
26. Pleasure
27. Pleasure
28. Snuggle
29. Snuggly
30. Smile
31. Smiley
32. Sparkle
33. Sunshine
34. Sunny
35. Sweetie
36. Tickles
37. Treasure
38. Truffle
39. Velvet
40. Whimsy
41. Wink
42. Wish

Famous Fictional Cats

For those who love literature, movies, or cartoons, naming your cat after a famous fictional feline can add a touch of nostalgia and fun. This section is dedicated to the iconic cats that have purred their way into our hearts and homes through the screen or page. From the magical world of Harry Potter to the enchanting realm of Disney, we’ve curated a list of names inspired by famous fictional cats.

1. Aslan (from “The Chronicles of Narnia”)
2. Azrael (from “The Smurfs”)
3. Bagheera (from “The Jungle Book”)
4. Baloo (from “The Jungle Book”)
5. Berlioz (from “The Aristocats”)
6. Binx (from “Hocus Pocus”)
7. Cheshire (from “Alice in Wonderland”)
8. Clawhauser (from “Zootopia”)
9. Crookshanks (from “Harry Potter”)
10. Duchess (from “The Aristocats”)
11. Felix (from “Felix the Cat”)
12. Figaro (from “Pinocchio”)
13. Francis (from “Felidae”)
14. Garfield (from “Garfield”)
15. Gideon (from “Pinocchio”)
16. Gus (from “Cinderella”)
17. Heathcliff (from “Heathcliff”)
18. Hobbes (from “Calvin and Hobbes”)
19. Jiji (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)
20. Jonesy (from “Alien”)
21. Lucifer (from “Cinderella”)
22. Lucifur (from “Keanu”)
23. Mittens (from “Bolt”)
24. Mr. Mistoffelees (from “Cats”)
25. Mufasa (from “The Lion King”)
26. Oliver (from “Oliver & Company”)
27. O’Malley (from “The Aristocats”)
28. Puss (from “Puss in Boots” and “Shrek”)
29. Rum Tum Tugger (from “Cats”)
30. Sassy (from “Homeward Bound”)
31. Scratchy (from “The Simpsons”)
32. Shere Khan (from “The Jungle Book”)
33. Simba (from “The Lion King”)
34. Socks (Bill Clinton’s cat)
35. Snowbell (from “Stuart Little”)
36. Sylvester (from “Looney Tunes”)
37. Thackery Binx (from “Hocus Pocus”)
38. Tigger (from “Winnie the Pooh”)
39. Tom (from “Tom and Jerry”)
40. Toulouse (from “The Aristocats”)
41. Whiskers (from “Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets”)
42. Yzma (from “The Emperor’s New Groove”)

Food Inspired Names

For the foodie cat owners out there, why not name your feline friend after your favorite treat? This section is a banquet of food-inspired names, perfect for the cat who can’t resist a nibble or the owner with a penchant for cooking. From names inspired by sweet desserts to savory delights, you’re bound to find a deliciously fitting name for your cat.

1. Almond
2. Biscuit
3. Butterscotch
4. Caviar
5. Cheese
6. Churro
7. Cinnamon
8. Clam
9. Coco
10. Cookie
11. Croissant
12. Crumble
13. Cupcake
14. Curry
15. Donut
16. Espresso
17. Fudge
18. Gingersnap
19. Gnocchi
20. Granola
21. Guacamole
22. Hashbrown
23. Honeydew
24. Jello
25. Jellybean
26. Ketchup
27. Kiwi
28. Latte
29. Lemon
30. Licorice
31. Macaroon
32. Marshmallow
33. Muffin
34. Nacho
35. Noodle
36. Olive
37. Pancake
38. Paprika
39. Pickle
40. Popsicle
41. Pretzel
42. Ravioli

Nature Inspired Names

The beauty of the natural world offers endless inspiration, so why not draw on it to name your feline friend? This section is packed with nature-inspired names, perfect for the cat who loves a sunny spot or the owner who finds joy in the great outdoors. From names reflecting the elements to those inspired by the plant and animal kingdom, there’s a perfect name for every nature enthusiast.

1. Acorn
2. Ash
3. Bamboo
4. Bay
5. Birch
6. Breeze
7. Canyon
8. Cedar
9. Cliff
10. Cloud
11. Creek
12. Cypress
13. Dune
14. Elm
15. Fern
16. Flint
17. Forest
18. Gale
19. Grove
20. Harbor
21. Haze
22. Heath
23. Ivy
24. Jasper
25. Lagoon
26. Leaf
27. Meadow
28. Moss
29. Ocean
30. Pine
31. Rain
32. Reef
33. Ridge
34. River
35. Sage
36. Sky
37. Spruce
38. Stone
39. Thorn
40. Timber
41. Vale
42. Willow

Mythology Inspired Names

Mythology is filled with fascinating characters and epic tales, making it a rich source of inspiration for cat names. This section is packed with names inspired by mythical gods, goddesses, and creatures, perfect for the cat with a regal bearing or a mischievous streak. Whether you’re drawn to the tales of Norse, Greek, Egyptian, or any other mythology, there’s a perfect name for your feline friend.

1. Achilles
2. Adonis
3. Aegis
4. Ares
5. Apollo
6. Atlas
7. Baldr
8. Cronus
9. Cyclops
10. Dionysus
11. Eros
12. Fenrir
13. Griffin
14. Hermes
15. Hyperion
16. Icarus
17. Janus
18. Jove
19. Kratos
20. Loki
21. Mars
22. Mercury
23. Midas
24. Narcissus
25. Neptune
26. Orion
27. Osiris
28. Perseus
29. Pluto
30. Prometheus
31. Ra
32. Saturn
33. Set
34. Sphinx
35. Thor
36. Titan
37. Triton
38. Typhon
39. Uranus
40. Vulcan
41. Zeus
42. Zephyr

Names for Bonded Pairs

Got a dynamic duo of felines ruling your home? Naming bonded pairs can be double the fun! This section is all about finding names that complement each other, just like your two inseparable cats. Whether they’re two peas in a pod or complete opposites, we’ve got names that’ll celebrate their unique bond.

1. Amos & Andy (Radio and Television Series)
2. Bert & Ernie (Sesame Street)
3. Calvin & Hobbes (Comic Strip)
4. Castor & Pollux (Greek and Roman Mythology)
5. Chip & Dale (Disney)
6. David & Goliath (Bible)
7. Dean & Sam (Supernatural)
8. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Literature)
9. Frodo & Samwise (The Lord of the Rings)
10. Harry & Ron (Harry Potter)
11. Holmes & Watson (Sherlock Holmes)
12. Huey & Dewey (Disney)
13. Itchy & Scratchy (The Simpsons)
14. Kenan & Kel (Nickelodeon)
15. Kirk & Spock (Star Trek)
16. Lewis & Clark (American Explorers)
17. Mario & Luigi (Nintendo)
18. Marty & Doc (Back to the Future)
19. Morpheus & Neo (The Matrix)
20. Mowgli & Baloo (The Jungle Book)
21. Napoleon & Pedro (Napoleon Dynamite)
22. Paul & Ringo (The Beatles)
23. Peter & Lois (Family Guy)
24. Pinky & The Brain (Pinky and the Brain)
25. Pongo & Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
26. Quixote & Panza (Don Quixote)
27. R2D2 & C3PO (Star Wars)
28. Rambo & Rocky (Sylvester Stallone Characters)
29. Ren & Stimpy (Nickelodeon)
30. Romeo & Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet)
31. Salt & Pepper (Common Condiments)
32. Scooby & Shaggy (Scooby Doo)
33. Simon & Garfunkel (Folk Rock Duo)
34. Starsky & Hutch (Television Series)
35. Timon & Pumbaa (The Lion King)
36. Tom & Jerry (Cartoon)
37. Tweedledee & Tweedledum (Alice in Wonderland)
38. Watson & Crick (Scientists, DNA Double Helix Discoverers)
39. Wilbur & Orville (Wright Brothers)
40. Woody & Buzz (Toy Story)
41. Yogi & Boo Boo (Yogi Bear Cartoon)
42. Zorro & Tornado (Zorro)

Pop Culture Names

For the pop culture enthusiasts out there, this section’s for you. Why not name your feline after your favorite movie star, singer, or even a meme that made you laugh out loud? We’ve curated a list of names inspired by the movers and shakers of the entertainment world. Whether your cat’s personality is more superhero or sitcom star, there’s a pop culture-inspired name waiting for them.

1. Aladdin
2. Aragorn
3. Bane
4. Bilbo
5. Bond
6. Bruce (Wayne)
7. Cap (Captain America)
8. Chewie (Star Wars)
9. Clark (Kent)
10. Deadpool
11. Drax
12. Ewok
13. Falcon
14. Frodo
15. Gandalf
16. Gimli
17. Gollum
18. Gotham
19. Grinch
20. Groot
21. Harry (Potter)
22. Hulk
23. Joker
24. Kylo
25. Lego
26. Mario
27. Neo
28. Pikachu
29. Pippin
30. Quill (Peter Quill/Star-Lord)
31. R2D2
32. Rocket
33. Sauron
34. Sheldon
35. Simba
36. Sonic
37. Spock
38. Stark
39. Thor
40. Vader
41. Wolverine
42. Yoda

Historical and Famous People Names

For those who appreciate the greats of the past, naming your cat after a historical figure or famed personality can be a nod to their enduring legacy. This section offers a spectrum of names, from the poetic allure of Shakespeare to the revolutionary spirit of Rosa Parks. Let your cat’s name be a reflection of greatness and inspire tales of their own.

1. Aristotle
2. Beethoven
3. Caesar
4. Chaplin
5. Churchill
6. Columbus
7. DaVinci
8. Einstein
9. Elvis
10. Galileo
11. Hamilton
12. Hemingway
13. Holmes (Sherlock)
14. Homer
15. Jobs (Steve)
16. Kafka
17. Kennedy
18. Lincoln
19. Mandela
20. Mozart
21. Newton
22. Nietzsche
23. Orwell
24. Picasso
25. Poe (Edgar Allan)
26. Presley
27. Pythagoras
28. Rembrandt
29. Roosevelt
30. Shakespeare
31. Socrates
32. Tesla
33. Turing
34. Twain (Mark)
35. VanGogh
36. Washington
37. Watson
38. Wilde (Oscar)
39. Woz (Steve Wozniak)
40. Xerxes
41. Yeats
42. Zappa (Frank)

Fun and Silly Names

Let’s face it: sometimes our feline friends are just plain goofy, and their names should reflect that! This section is dedicated to all the fun and silly names that capture the lighter side of life with a cat. From playful puns to names that celebrate their wacky antics, you’re in for a treat.

1. Anklebiter
2. Biscuit
3. Butterball
4. Chubby
5. Clawsome
6. Cookie Monster
7. Cuddles
8. Doodad
9. Doohickey
10. Doodle
11. Dorky
12. Dweeb
13. Fiddlesticks
14. Fluffernutter
15. Furball
16. Giggles
17. Goofball
18. Gumdrops
19. Hiccup
20. Hooligan
21. Huggles
22. Jellybean
23. Jibber
24. Kaboodle
25. Kibbles
26. Lollipaws
27. Mischief
28. Muffin
29. Noodle
30. Nubbins
31. Pickle
32. Pipsqueak
33. Puddle
34. Quibble
35. Rascal
36. Rumble
37. Sillibilli
38. Snuggles
39. Tickles
40. Tootsie
41. Whiskerface
42. Zigzag

Conclusion

We’ve been through a ton of cat names, haven’t we? But, remember, the journey to find the perfect name for your feline friend doesn’t stop here. Now it’s time for you to pick that name that seems to capture your cat’s spirit best. Have fun with it, and remember, no matter what name you choose, your cat will surely wear it with an unmatched style and grace. Good luck!