100+ Cat Pun Names Sure to Make You Smile
Prepare for unapologetic wordplay and peak cat energy.
Food-inspired cat pun names
We’ll start off this list with some deliciously ridiculous food-inspired puns:
- Furfalle
- Catamari
- Meowshmallow
- Avocatto
- Meowgherita
- Furlafel
- Meownicotti
- Catshew
- Purrstachio
- Meowcaroni
- Furcaccia
- Cataloupe
- Furtatta
- Clawmentine
- Purrstrami
Fantasy and sci-fi cat pun names
The worlds of fantasy and sci-fi are ripe with fantastical feline puns. Here’s a few to get you started:
- Captain Meowcolm Reynolds – A play on Captain Malcolm Reynolds from the sci-fi series Firefly
- Eddie Mewson – Named after Eddie Munson from Stranger Things
- Meowchick – Inspired by Milchick from Severance
- Roy Catty – A nod to Roy Batty from Blade Runner
- The Purrminator – A cyborg assassin sent back in time (a la The Terminator)
- Meowgana le Fay – Based on Morgana le Fay from Arthurian legend
- Captain Cat-thryn Janeway – A tribute to Captain Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager
- Cat-tara – Inspired by Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Captain Jean-Luc Purrrcard – A feline twist on Captain Jean-Luc Picard
- Princess Meownonoke – Named for the fierce forest guardian from Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke
- Purrcy Jackson – A playful take on Percy Jackson from Percy Jackson & the Olympians
- Prince Catspian – A pun on Prince Caspian from The Chronicles of Narnia
- Furryosa – Inspired by Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road
- Catagorgon – A feline version of the Demogorgon from Stranger Things
Feminine cat pun names
Looking to evoke a more feminine-sounding name for your newly adopted kitten while still embracing the silly side? Try these on for size:
- Pawla (Paula)
- Clawdia (Claudia)
- Purrnelope (Penelope)
- Jennifur (Jennifer)
- Clawdette (Claudette)
- Purrora (Aurora)
- Meowlivia (Olivia)
- Purronica (Veronica)
- Furlicity (Felicity)
- Furabella (Isabella)
- Catssandra (Cassandra)
- Furcesca (Francesca)
- Pawloma (Paloma)
- Purrscilla (Priscilla)
- Felicikitty (Felicity)
- Meowbigail (Abigail)
- Purrdelia (Cordelia)
- Hissaphina (Seraphina)
- Pawnessa (Vanessa)
Masculine cat pun names
For a kitty pun name with a more masculine edge, consider the following:
- Pawliver (Oliver)
- Catthew (Matthew)
- Meowverick (Maverick)
- Pawshua (Joshua)
- Christofur (Christopher)
- Pawgusta (Augusta)
- Pawson (Dawson)
- Furguson (Ferguson)
- Purrnard (Bernard)
- Mewston (Houston)
- Cattrick (Patrick)
- Meowlaki (Malaki)
- Catticus (Atticus)
- Meowthias (Mathias)
- Furnando (Fernando)
- Cat-thaniel (Nathaniel)
- Kittenston (Livingston)
- Mewlo (Milo)
- Pawrelius (Aurelius)
Historical figures
Historical figures can be a gold mine of perfect cat name puns:
- Cleopawtra – Inspired by Cleopatra, pharaoh of ancient Egypt
- Pawshoka the Great – A playful nod to Emperor Ashoka of India
- Pawscar Wilde – For fans of the witty Irish writer Oscar Wilde
- Wolfgang Meowzart – A musical meow-ment to composer Wolfgang Mozart
- Jane Pawsten – A literary tribute to novelist Jane Austen
- Catshepsut – A feline spin on Queen Hatshepsut
- Catpurrnicus – Honoring astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus
- Pawblo Picatsso – Celebrating artist Pablo Picasso
Spooky cat pun names
From Halloween characters to classic horror film figures, you’ll find plenty of purr-fectly eerie options:
- Cat Skellington (Jack Skellington)
- Catsper (Casper)
- Grim Reapurr (Grim Reaper)
- Cat Dracula (Count Dracula)
- Edgar Allen Paw (Edgar Allan Poe)
- Meowleficent (Maleficent)
- Purrsula (Ursula)
- Meowticia Addams (Morticia Addams)
- Asmeowdeus (Asmodeus)
- Pawzuzu (Pazuzu)
- Catzilla (Godzilla)
- Kitty Kreuger (Freddy Krueger)
- Michael Meowers (Michael Myers)
- Nospurratu (Nosferatu)
- Hairy Pawter (Harry Potter)
Mythical figures cat pun names
If mythical figures are your jam, consider one of these names for your kitty pal:
- Purrsephone (Persephone)
- Pawseidon (Poseidon)
- Purrseus (Perseus)
- Oedi-puss (Oedipus)
- Furtuna (Fortuna)
- Pawba Yaga (Baba Yaga)
- Furronia (Feronia)
- Clawmentia (Clementia)
- Purrtunus (Portunus)
- Kram-puss (Krampus)
- Apawllo (Apollo)
- Catlypso (Calypso)
How to pick the perfect pun name for your cat
Picking the perfect pun name for your kitty is all about celebrating their unique personality or appearance—with clever feline flair. Words like “purr”, “paw”, “fur”, “meow”, “cat”, “kitty”, “hiss”, and “claw” are great building blocks.
For example, a calico cat with mosaic-like, swirling patches of color could become “Meowsaic”. A particularly feisty feline might earn the title “Captain Cat-itude” or “Señor Hissington”. Have fun with the process—and don’t be afraid to try a few names out loud before settling on the perfect fit.
Commonly asked questions
How do I teach my cat their new name?
To teach your cat their new name, start by associating it with something positive—like a tasty treat. Say their name clearly whenever they look your way or make eye contact, then immediately reward them. Over time, they’ll learn that hearing their name means good things are coming.
What is the best cat pun name?
The best cat pun name is one that reflects both your cat’s distinct traits and your own personality as a pet parent. Think about your interests—be it cooking, history, or sci-fi—and pair them with your cat’s quirks, coloring, or demeanor. That’s where FurPetVo’s naming guides come in handy for inspiration!
What are some pun names for long-haired cats?
For long-haired cats, consider names like Furpunzel, Meowdusa, Chewpawcca, Meowgolas, and Captain Cat Sparrow—all available in FurPetVo’s curated naming collections at furpetvo.com.
