36 Funny Cat Names: From Tuna Turner to Kitty Smalls

cat — Kitty Palmer? Smell Woods? Katy Purry? We can keep going. MamiGibbs / Getty Images

Naming a cat is one of the first things pet parents do after welcoming a new feline friend into their family.

Sometimes you're looking for a name that sparks a laugh, reflects your cat's personality or just sounds downright silly. Choosing a funny cat name adds a little humor to your household every time you call your kitty.

Here are some hilarious and unique cat names (organized by themes) to help you find the perfect name for your feline friend.

Contents

6 Fun, Food-inspired Cat Names
6 Punny Cat Names
6 Cat Names Drawn From Pop Culture
6 Sophisticated and Silly Cat Names
6 Names Based on Your Cat’s Appearance or Personality
6 Ridiculously Random Names for Boy Cats

6 Fun, Food-inspired Cat Names

Many cat gestures can be interpreted as "feed me." Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images

Perfect for small cats who think they're the big cheese or cats with appetites larger than their paws.

Peanut
Tuna Turner
Sir Purrloin
Cattuccino (for the coffee-loving kitty parent)
Paw-sta
Cheddar Meow

6 Punny Cat Names

Love a good pun? These funny names will keep everyone in the neighborhood smiling.

Catniss Everclean (yes, that’s a "Hunger Games" nod)
Fleas Witherspoon
Meowrio Lopez
Paw McCartney
Clawdia
Purrito

6 Cat Names Drawn From Pop Culture

For pet parents who binge-watch or love a good fandom.

Luke Skywhisker
Hairy Pawter
Kitty Smalls
Meowly Cyrus
Beyawncé
Brad Kitt

6 Sophisticated and Silly Cat Names

British Shorthair cat — The Duke of Snoozington. Carlos G. Lopez / Getty Images

Because sometimes the funny lies in the perfectly over-the-top elegance.

Sir Meows-a-Lot
Lady Fluffington
Admiral Whiskers
Miss Furrytail
Duchess Paws
Count Scratchula

6 Names Based on Your Cat’s Appearance or Personality

Does your cat have a loud voice? A super chill vibe? A tuxedo coat? Take inspiration from those traits for a cute name.

Meowzart (for the loud ones)
The Furrminator
Whispurr (for the quiet types)
Fluff Nugget
Captain Napz
Professor Pounce

6 Ridiculously Random Names for Boy Cats

Sometimes, the first thing that pops in your head is the best.

Chairman Meow
Box Inspector
The Great Catsby
Waffles
Banjo
Toebeans

Whatever funny name you choose, make sure it sounds good when calling it across the house or yelling it out the window. The perfect name should suit your cat, bring a smile and make your family laugh for many years to come.

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