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Choosing a name for a new pet is incredibly important, and a great way to bond with and get to know your kitty! Everyone sees their feline friend as the most special, and some people might want their pet to have a thoroughly unique name to match their personality. This may ring especially true for anyone who has a cat with a unique backstory, special physical or personality features, or who just has some truly strange and unusual habits (read: all of them.)
If you're struggling for inspiration, here's a long list of 834 perfectly unique cat names for cats who go against the grain, stand out, and are the light of their pet parents' eyes.
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Unique male cat names for quirky boys
Got a special boy in need of a unique or uncommon name to go with this personality? Take a look at this list, which is filled with great ideas to get you started!
- Ajax
- Amadeus
- Ambrose
- Amos
- Apache
- Arlo
- Ash
- Augustus
- Aztec
- Baxter
- Beau
- Bogart
- Bomber
- Brady
- Bronson
- Broody
- Bugsy
- Buster
- Cadbury
![Cat eating malt for helping eliminate hairballs](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/df91fe6d9571428c89a8de91f75d239d.jpg)
- Catbert
- Chester
- Chevy
- Chomps
- Clyde
- Colonel
- Dalton
- Dante
- Darrow
- DaVinci
- Dean
- Double O'Seven
- Duke
- Earl
- Eastwood
- Elway
- Excalibur
- Fabio
![Portrait of a cute curious cat tiling his head. Isolated on blue background.](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/368b83dd60094c6a914fd82e3751e31c.jpg)
- Felix
- Fenton
- Finn
- Floyd
- Gideon
- Gil
- Graham
- Harrison
- Hickory
- Hobbs
- Hutch
- Jackson
- Jenner
- Keegan
- King
- Linux
- Luxor
- Macho
- Mogul
- Nelson
- Niles
- Nubby
- O'Malley
- Odie
- Orlando
- Pacey
![cat under the moonlight](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/69fc514d64e44b919cc9bf8578f7a5bc.jpg)
- Palmer
- Perkins
- Prince
- Quentin
- Quimby
- Rasta
- Razo
- Ricky Ticky Tabby
- Riff Raff
- Ringo
- Ruddykins
- Sargeant
- Scorpio
- Sergio
- Shaq
- Teddy
- Theo
- Tiberius
- Tripper
- Truman
![Funny crazy thai cat running on the sand outdoors at the summer beach. Portrait of siamese cat in motion at nature.](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/47204ed3e70c465ca71164dfc40de64f.jpg)
- Turbo
- Usher
- Waldo
- Whitman
- Xavier
- Zepplin
- Zigfried
- Ziggy
Unique cat names for females and distinctive dames
Outstanding girls need outstanding names, and this list of unique cat names is stacked with options that are rare, beautiful, funny, and strong, for a wide range of appeal for prospective cat namers.
- Abba
- Acura
- Adele
- Aida
- Aiko
- Aki
- Amaya
- Amore
- Angel
- Apricot
- Aspen
- Astra
- Athena
- Autumn
- Barbie
![Sleepy cute cat, at farm, outdoors in the sun.](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Fb3f4a3cb250a43e68c6fa38cc5c9de93.jpg)
- Biana
- Bliss
- Bonita
- Boots
- Bubbles
- Burgundy
- Butterscotch
- Buttons
- Calia
- Cha Cha
- Chakra
- Chanel
- Cheerio
- Cheesecake
- Cheri
- Chic
- Chicklet
- China
- Cinnamon
- Cleopatra
- Cookie
- Coral
- Countess
- Cuddles
- Cupcake
![travel japan concept with scottish cat wear yellow hat](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Fa37f20e4ad78491ba0f4e0927e504744.jpg)
- Cutsie
- Dandelion
- Destiny
- Dior
- Dixie
- Dolly
- Dot
- Eden
- Ellie
- Elvira
- Emmy
- Enya
- Evita
- Fancy
- Felicity
- Fifi
- Friskie
- Gardenia
- Gemma
- Georgie
- Gidget
- Godiva
- Goldie
- Gracie
- Gucci
- Gypsy
![Low angle hidden kitten](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2F3115f71bdd924e99bf5e61452ad39a20.jpg)
- Harlow
- Heidi
- Hissy
- Honey
- Ida
- Ima
- Iris
- Isis
- Ivory
- Jada
- Jade
- Jana
- Jewel
- Jipsee
- June
- Kenya
- Kia
- Kiki
- Kiwi
- Kokomo
- Ladybug
- Layla
- Littlebit
- Lollypop
- Lovebug
- Marshmallow
![A cat face looks funny behind a full glass of water with a yellow background](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Fc146f873a94f4f0ca4431d5ffd8ccf8d.jpg)
- Mimsy
- Neela
- Nikia
- Nokia
- Nutmeg
- Paisley
- Peaches
- Pearl
- Periwinkle
- Princess
- Queenie
- Rainbow
- Razzie
- Ribbon
- Rizzo
- Roxy
- Ruby
- Sabrina
![Portrait of a calico cat wearing a vintage satin evening hat with a veil](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/67cc8745070447bfa69e619ea47a2c07.jpg)
- Sahara
- Sapphire
- Savannah
- Selby
- Selena
- Sierra
- Sissy
- Skyler
- Slippers
- Taffy
- Tasha
- Tawny
- Tula
- Tulip
- Uma
- Vera
- Wanda
- Xany
- Yoko
- Zoe
- Zola
- Zula
Rare cat names that are gender-neutral for every feline friend
Looking for a name that doesn't necessarily present as masculine or feminine? This list of rare cat names that can work for both a male or female kitty is filled with options for every cat!
- Ace
- Almond
- Asa
- Avalon
- Bacon
- Badger
- Bamboo
- Barley
- Biscuit
- Blackjack
- Boo Boo
- Bug
- Cashew
- Chompz
- Chubbs
- Cody
- Crouton
- Curly
- Dagger
- Digger
- Dinger
- Dinky
- Furball
- Furby
![Cat sitting in a suitcase](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Fe6b5df3a70864eaca023a3af0c9f7d17.jpg)
- Gadget
- Gopher
- Hershey
- Jelly
- Jersey
- Jiggles
- Jinxy
- Jitterbug
- Kabuki
- Kinko
- Kobi
- Lemmy
- Lex
- Locke
- Macintosh
- Mackie
- Max
- Muffin
- Nacho
- Nemo
- Neopolitan
- Nibbles
- Niko
- Noodles
- Noogie
- Nugget
- Oakley
- Oatmeal
- Oreo
- Panda
![seal point siamese cat sitting waiting for food. Thai cat looking something on black background.Hungry siamese cat with fashion glasses for cats.](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/47e3813579d94ecea30f394495b52723.jpg)
- Patches
- Peppa
- Pepper
- Percy
- Pickles
- Pizza
- Pookie
- Pumpkin
- Ramsey
- Random
- Reagan
- Reese
- Ren
- Rocket
- Ryder
- Scrapper
- Smokey
- Spazzy
- Taco
- Taylor
- Tiger
- Toby
- Toffee
- Tortilla
- Tricky
- Triscuit
- Truffle
- Tummy
- Waffles
![Smiling sphinx kitten with curious big eyes, on black background](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/e665dac9eb9c4a5bba65ee9a70465f27.jpg)
- Walnut
- Widget
- Yummy
Unique cat names inspired by celebrity baby names
We all know celebrities love giving their kids uncommon names, so why not pull inspiration from that? Pop culture lovers can look to existing baby names given by their favorite celebs, like the unique cat names listed here.
- Agnes
- Allyn
- Altalune
- Amada
- Anaca
- Apollo
- Ariela
- Arlo
- Arusha
- Audio
- Aviana
- Axel
- Bean
- Bear
- Bing
- Bingham
- Birdie
- Blue Ivy
![Little girl holding and caress cat, white green-eyed small beautiful kitten. Girl holding and stroking pet, talk it. Love animals concept](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Fefeb8ac65e504394a3be14deca01a881.jpg)
- Bluebell
- Blythe
- Booker
- Bowie
- Briar
- Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Chicago
- Clio
- Coco
- Coco
- Cosima
- Cricket
- Cyrus
- Daisy
- Delilah
- Denim
- Destry
- Diezel
- Dilys
- Doone
- Dream
- Egypt
- Elias
- Elsie
- Elula
- Emerson
- Everest
- Faith
- Fifi
- Florence
- Flynn
- Frankie
- Fuchsia
- Future
- Gaia
- Genoveva
- Gravity
- Gulliver
- Hal
- Harlow
- Harper
![Angry cat](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/1fa04c27da124613b71f2671850ee202.jpg)
- Hart
- Haven
- Hayes
- Homer
- Honor
- Hopper
- Huckleberry
- Ignatius
- India
- Indiana
- Java
- Journey
- Kai
- Kal-El
- Kash
- Keen
- Kit
- Kulture
- Kyla
- Lark
- Lennon
- Lio
- Livingston
- Locklyn
- Lottie
- Lourdes
- Lula
- Luna
- Maddox
- Maple
- Marlowe
- Mason
![A young woman is holding lovely cat , playing with cat in studio on white background](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/675a314ccd904294acc0137fa9ba27b0.jpg)
- Midnight
- Milan
- Miles
- Miriam
- Monroe
- Monte
- Moroccan
- Mowgli
- Nahla
- North
- Onyx
- Otis
- Otter
- Pearl
- Penelope
- Pilot
- Prince
- Puma
- Racer
- Rae
- Rainbow
- Ransom
- Rayne
- Reign
- Reiley
- Remington
- Rex
- River
- Roman
- Romilly
- Rosalind
- Royal
- Rumi
- Sage
- Sailor
- Saint
- Santiago
- Satchel
- Seven
- Shiloh
- Silas
- Sir
- Sonny
- Sparrow
- Stella
- Stormi
![Cat playing with spring toy](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/78fa7f2077a24d2caeaae9aa96aa6860.jpg)
- Story
- Strummer
- Sunday
- Sunny
- Suri
- Tallulah
- Tennessee
- Theodora
- Titan
- Trixie
- True
- Usher
- Vida
- Violet
- Wilder
- Willow
- Winter
- Wyatt
- Wylda
- Zuma
Uncommon cat names inspired by Disney and Pixar characters
If you're an animation fan, check out this list of names inspired by Disney and Pixar characters that you, your cat, and your children (if you have them) will love!
- Abu
- Aladdin
- Alice
- Ariel
- Baloo
- Bambi
- Bashful
- Baymax
- Beast
- Belle
- Boo
- Bruce
- Bubbles
- Buzz
![Angry stray cat is looking at the camera.](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Fcd0322fe7bc147dfa6b5d7dd62b116bb.jpg)
- Charming
- Cinderella
- Cogsworth
- Crush
- Darla
- Dash
- Dinah
- Doc
- Dopey
- Dory
- Duchess
- Dumbo
- Elastigirl
- Esmerelda
- Fauna
- Flora
- Flounder
- Flower
- Gaston
- Genie
- Gill
- Go Go
- Grumpy
- Gus Gus
- Happy
- Hera
- Hercules
- Hiro
- Iago
- Jane
- Jasmine
- Jessie
- Joy
- Judy
- Kronk
- Kuzco
- Lady
- Lilo
![Cute funny cat in red heart shaped sunglasses sits on a pink background with a red LOVE balloon. Postcard with cat with space for text. Concept Valentine's Day, wedding, women's day, birthday](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2F9b0377f3cfd34902abc08952774dd5cd.jpg)
- Lumiere
- Marlin
- Meg
- Merida
- Merlin
- Merryweather
- Mike Wazowski
- Mishu
- Moana
- Mufasa
- Mulan
- Nala
- Naveen
- Nemo
- Pacha
- Perdy
- Pongo
- Pumbaa
- Rafiki
- Rajah
- Ralph
- Rapunzel
- Rex
- Scar
- Sebastian
- Simba
- Sleepy
- Sneezy
- Squirt
- Stitch
- Sulley
![White Van Cat in the Pink Background,, Van Province Turkey](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Fd03647ec77b14fbd9bd93956623025a2.jpg)
- Tadashi
- Tarzan
- Tiana
- Timon
- Tinkerbell
- Triton
- Ursula
- Vanellope
- Wasabi
- Wendy
- Woody
- Yzma
- Zazu
- Zeus
Literary lovers, rejoice! You can always look to your favorite works for unusual cat names that honor both your feline friend and your favorite characters from classic or modern books.
- Aesop
- Aragorn
- Aslan
- Atticus
- Augie
- Beowulf
- Bilbo
- Cedric
- Crookshanks
- D'Artagnan
- Eloise
- Finch
- Fitzgerald
- Frodo
- Gale
- Gandalf
- Gatsby
![cute british shorthair cat using laptop with books shelf on back](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2F7041aac8ecd744ae98fbdbd9d3abe456.jpg)
- Ginny
- Gollum
- Hannibal
- Harry
- Hazel
- Hermione
- Holden
- Katniss
- Kipling
- Legalos
- Lolita
- Matilda
- Moriarty
- Peeta
![Gray tabby cat resting on coffee table with pumpkins and Monstera, placing his paw on the pile of books looks at camera. Reading and studying, back to school concept. Fall mood.](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2Ff920fbf0c93440f4ad821a36d4f2888b.jpg)
- Pippi
- Prim
- Radley
- Scarlett
- Scout
- Seuss
- Sherlock
- Ulysses
- Watson
- Weasley
- Zelda
Unique kitten names inspired by movies and the big screen
Lovers of the big screen can also find inspiration for unusual and unique cat names in their favorite movies, like these well-known characters.
- Apollo
- Balboa
- Bogart
- Bruiser
- Buttercup
- Cyclops
- Darth Vader
- Doolittle
- Durden
- Ewok
- Ferris
- Fievel
- Gizmo
![Curious Cat Watching Television](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/clsd/getty/75ccf6ee9e6b462eac6edbcb28eb1a1b.jpg)
- Goldfinger
- Han Solo
- Inigo
- Keanu
- Kenobi
- Leia
- Morpheus
- Neo
- Optimus Prime
- Phoenix
- Rambo
- Ripley
- Rocky
- Rogue
- Skywalker
- Storm
- Vito
- Wolverine
- Yoda
Rare cat names inspired by your favorite TV shows
If television is more your thing, consider any of these TV-inspired ideas that can make a rare cat name for any feline.
- Animal
- Archie
- Arya
- Bam Bam
- Boober
- Buffy
- Bugs
- Carrie
- Cersei
- Charlotte
- Chekov
- Daenerys
![Gray cat looking at tablet screen](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/clsd/getty/1a5b7903b178487a9483b76029393ea3.jpg)
- Daffy
- Drogon
- Dunphy
- Fonzie
- Fozzie
- Giles
- Gilligan
- Ginger
- Gobo
- Gonzo
- Goofy
- Homer
- Itchy
- Jaime
- Kermit
- Kirk
- Leonard
- Linus
- Lucy
- Marge
- McCoy
- Mickey
- Minnie
- Miranda
- Miss Piggy
- Mokey
- Mr. Big
- Mulder
- Nymeria
- Penny
- Pepe
- Pikachu
- Pluto
- Popeye
- Ricky
- Rizzo
- Samantha
- Sansa
- Scooter
- Scotty
- Scully
- Seinfeld
- Sheldon
![Hand of man pointing remote control at working television screen](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2F40550fc598df459c8e69ad770755ed98.jpg)
- Simpson
- Skipper
- Snoopy
- Soprano
- Spock
- Sractchy
- Sulu
- Trekky
- Tweety
- Tyrion
- Uhura
- Wembley
- Xander
- Xena
- Yogi
- Zenon
- Zorro
Cat names that are puns for larger-than-life felines
Love a pun and meeting animals with a first and last name? You can always combine your preferences to give your feline friend some built-in personality with a cat name that is a puns or a portmanteau, like any of these adorable options.
- Abraham Lynxin
- Ali Cat
- Anderson Pooper
- Bing Clawsby
- Brad Kitt
- Butch Catsidy
- Cat Benatar
- Cat Damon
- Cat Middleton
- Cat Sajak
- Cat Stevens
- Cat Winslet
- Catalie Portman
- Catnip Everdeen
![adorable fluffy small grey domestic Kitty lying on pink soft sofa at home. cute fold scottish cat. pets banner](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2F0c48579e585c464b8c6cff4ee4bd31ac.jpg)
- Catpernicus
- Catrick Swayze
- Catsanova
- Catsy Cline
- Catticus Finch
- Catzilla
- Charles Lickens
- Cindy Clawford
- Clawdia
- Cleo Catra
- Colin Furth
- Dalai Clawma
- David Meowie
- Diane Kitten
- Don Drapurr
- Draco Meowfoy
- Drew Hairymoore
- Ebefleazer Scrooge
- Edward Scissor Paws
- Elvis Catsley
- Emily Lickinson
- Ferris Mewler
- Fleas Witherspoon
- Fleyonce Knowles
- Fuzz Aldrin
- Genghis Cat
- George Catstanza
- George Cloonflea
- Great Catsby
- Hairy Potter
![A luxurious white cat in a golden crown and a red robe, sitting on a white background](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty/0cea169fcd824d1bb207419b83343a63.jpg)
- Halle Purry
- Hello Kitty
- Holden Clawfield
- J.R.R. Tolkitten
- Jane Pawsten
- Jennifurr
- Jennifurr Aniston
- JK Meowling
- Jude Paw
- Juliet Catulet
- Katy Purry
- Kit-Kat
- Kitty Cudi
- Kitty Poppins
- Leopardo DiCatrio
- LeVar Purrton
- Lickeris
- Lionel Itchy
- Lucifur
- Luke Skywhisker
- Margaret Scratcher
- Mariah Hairy
- Meowly Cyrus
- Meowrio Lopez
- Mr. Meowgi
![Cute cat smelling human hand](https://img.cutenesscdn.com/375/cme-data/getty%2F33deffd527ac4d359107fbab0864de9f.jpg)
- Neil Catrick Harris
- Notorious C.A.T.
- Oedipuss
- Oprah Whisker
- Paw McCartney
- Paw Newman
- Pawdrey Hepburn
- Picatso
- Puma Thurman
- Ricky Purrvais
- Ron Fleasley
- Ron Furgandy
- Ryan Fleacrest
- Santa Claws
- Sir Purr A Lot
- Tabbytha
- Teri Scratcher
- Tina Spay
- Tobey Catguire
- Veronicat
- Walt Whiskers
- Whispurr
- Winston Furchill
Our top 20 favorite unique cat names and their meanings
Aside from every single name on the cat puns list above, these are some of our favorite rare, unusual, and unique names for cats.
- Achilles: Weakness (Achilles' heel), and also the subject of a Greek myth
- Alderon: Spontaneity, creativity, exuberance
- Ambrosia: Immortality
- Arkadina: Rustic paradise
- Bodhi: Enlightenment
- Casanova: New house
- Celeste: Heavenly
- Darlene: Darling
- Dilbert: Day-bright
- Ennio: Destined
- Harmony: Unity, concord
- Juniper: Young, evergreen
- Maestro: Teacher
- Odette: Wealthy
- Opie: One who is like God almighty; could also be short for Opal
- Phinnaeus: Oracle
- Sassafrass: Stone breaking
- Seraphina: Fiery, burning
- Wycliff: From the white cliff
- Zolten: Life
Do you need more inspiration for your new pet’s name?
Naming a new pet can be hard, so check out our nine pet-naming techniques to find the perfect fit. Still need more inspo? Look at some of our most beloved lists of pet names!