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- Famous Siamese Cat Names
- Male Siamese Cat Names
- Female Siamese Cat Names
- Cats & Kittens
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These unique cats find a place in the hearts of all who come across them.
A recent graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Vincent currently lives in Western Massachusetts with two beautiful and playful cats. As a lifelong pet lover, they are always excited to learn more about animals and help make information and resources more accessible to new and experienced pet owners alike.
Siamese cats are one of the most easily recognizable cat breeds thanks to their crystal blue eyes, large pointed ears, sleek tails and bodies, and dark masks, ears, paws, and tails that offer an elegant contrast to their light coats. Beyond their striking features, Siamese cats also have a distinctive personality and are playful, curious, affectionate, and remarkably talkative.
The breed is believed to have originated in Thailand (formerly Siam) around the 14th century, making it one of the oldest cat breeds in the world. Their unmistakable coat pattern results from a natural genetic mutation rather than selective breeding. Today it is one of the most popular cat breeds in Europe and North America.
Choosing a good Siamese cat name might seem a little daunting—how can you capture the elegance and playfulness of your cat in just one word? We've compiled more than 200 options below to help you pick the perfect name.
Famous Siamese Cat Names
Cats have found a home in a variety of beloved cartoons and books. These famous Siamese cats, in particular, will always hold a place in our hearts, and maybe your cat's, too.
- Ayesha (from the novel Phantom)
- D.C. (from That Darn Cat!)
- Henry (from the children's book Cross Country Cat)
- Kit (from Charmed)
- Koko (from The Cat Who…)
- Pyewacket (from Bell, Book and Candle)
- Sagwa (from Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat)
- Skippyjon (from the Skippyjon Jones books)
- Tao (from The Incredible Journey)
- Yum Yum (from The Cat Who…)
Male Siamese Cat Names
Give your princely Siamese cat a name as dapper as he is.
- Charlie
- Elliot
- Ferdinand
- Frankie
- George
- Jamie
- Julian
- Kai
- Lawrence
- Leo
- Marcel
- Milo
- Norris
- Oliver
- Oscar
- Percy
- Regis
- Shiloh
- William
Female Siamese Cat Names
Your elegant Siamese kitty deserves a name to match her undeniable charm and radiance.
- April
- Aurora
- Clara
- Elle
- Hazel
- Holly
- Jaime
- Jasmine
- Lila
- Lily
- Millie
- Pearl
- Penny
- Poppy
- Regina
- Rosie
- Zoe
Mystical Siamese Cat Names
A cat as magical as a Siamese cat deserves an equally magical name! These names, inspired by magic and mythology, are perfect for your enchanting pet.
- Apollo (Greek god of the sun)
- Artemis (Greek goddess of the moon)
- Athena (Roman goddess of war and wisdom)
- Baccus (Roman god of wine)
- Bast or Bastet (Egyptian goddess of cats)
- Calypso (Greek nymph)
- Echo (Greek nymph)
- Freya (Norse goddess of love)
- Grimoire (a book of magic spells)
- Hex
- Isis (Egyptian goddess of the moon, love, and magic)
- Jinx
- Loki (Norse trickster god)
- Mystic
- Neptune (Roman god of the sea)
- Nyx (Greek goddess of the night)
- Phantom
- Pixie
- Pluto (Roman god of the underworld)
- Raiden (Japanese god of thunder and lightning)
- Selkie (from Norse and Celtic mythology)
- Sphinx (from Greek mythology)
Food-Inspired Siamese Cat Names
Here are food-inspired names for your sweet yet spicy Siamese kitty.
- Anise
- Bagel
- Bean
- Blueberry
- Cashew
- Earl Grey
- Fig
- Garlic
- Latte
- Miso
- Nutmeg
- Olive
- Potato
- Rigatoni
- S'more
- Saffron
- Sage
- Sesame
- Sushi
- Tiramisu
- Wonton
Feminist Siamese Cat Names
Siamese cats are intelligent, outspoken, and natural leaders, well suited to a name inspired by one of these famous feminists.
- bell (bell hooks, activist and author)
- Betty (Betty Friedan, activist and author of The Feminine Mystique)
- Gertrude (Gertrude Stein, author)
- Gloria (Gloria Steinem, feminist activist)
- Judith (Judith Butler, author and theorist)
- Laverne (Laverne Cox, transgender and LGBTQ+ rights activist)
- Madeleine (Madeleine Albright, first female secretary of state)
- Malala (Malala Yousafzai, activist and youngest Nobel Prize laureate)
- Ruth (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, lawyer and Supreme Court justice)
- Simone (Simone de Beauvoir, activist and author of The Second Sex)
- Toni (Toni Morrison, novelist)
- Yoko (Yoko Ono, activist and artist)
Color-Inspired Siamese Cat Names
Siamese cats can have one of four striking color variations: seal point, chocolate point, blue point, or lilac point. Pick a name inspired by your cat's unique coloring from this list.
- Ash
- Birch
- Blue
- Boots
- Charcoal
- Cloud
- Cornflower
- Indigo
- Lapis
- Lilac
- Mica
- Moth
- Periwinkle
- Pewter
- Sapphire
- Shadow
- Slate
- Smoke
- Socks
- Steel
- Stone
- Storm
- Twilight
Siamese Cat Names Inspired by Children's Books and Movies
Siamese cats are curious, spirited, energetic, and mischievous like the kids they love to play with. Choose a name inspired by a favorite children's character to match your cat's personality.
- Alice (from Alice in Wonderland)
- Appa (from Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Chrysanthemum (from Chrysanthemum)
- Dory (from Finding Nemo)
- Edna (Edna Mode, from The Incredibles)
- Gonzo (from The Muppets)
- Katniss (from The Hunger Games)
- Luna (Luna Lovegood, from Harry Potter)
- Matilda (from Matilda)
- Miss Honey (from Matilda)
- Momo (from Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Olaf (from Frozen)
- Paddington (from Paddington Bear)
- Pascal (from Tangled)
- Prim (Primrose, from The Hunger Games)
- Raya (from Raya and the Last Dragon)
- Roo (from Winnie-the-Pooh)
- Sven (from Frozen)
- Totoro (from My Neighbor Totoro)
- Wilbur (from Charlotte's Web)
- Winkie (from Harry Potter)
- Zuko (from Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Paired Siamese Cat Names
Siamese cats are friendly and sociable and tend to do especially well with a friend. If you are looking for names to give to your new pair of Siamese cats, look no further!
- Anna and Elsa (from Frozen)
- Avocado and Toast
- Ben and Jerry
- Bert and Ernie
- Bibbity and Boppity
- Buddy and Holly
- Buffy and Willow (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Calvin and Hobbs
- Chandler and Monica (from Friends)
- Fili and Kili (from The Hobbit)
- Harry and Sally
- Lemon and Lime
- Lilo and Stitch
- Luigi and Mario
- Merry and Pippin (from The Lord of the Rings)
- Midnight and Twilight
- Puss and Boots
- Rice and Beans
- Rosemary and Thyme
- Sapphire and Steel
- Sonny and Cher
- Sunbeam and Moonbeam
- Venus and Mars
Sci-Fi-inspired Siamese Cat Names
Find a sci-fi-inspired name for your Siamese cat to suit their blue-gray coloring and curious mind.
- Bones (from Star Trek)
- Cyber
- Data (from Star Trek)
- Deckard (from Blade Runner)
- Eve (from Wall-E)
- Kylo (Kylo Ren, from Star Wars)
- Leia (from Star Wars)
- Neo (from The Matrix)
- Rey (from Star Wars)
- River (from Doctor Who or Firefly)
- Spock (from Star Trek)
- Starbuck (from Battlestar Galactica)
- Switch (from The Matrix)
- TARDIS (from Doctor Who)
- Troy (Deanna Troy, from Star Trek)
- Yoda (from Star Wars)
Funny Siamese Cat Names
Find a name to match your Siamese cat's whimsical and playful personality.
- Banjo
- Batty
- Beedle
- Button
- Chip
- Corduroy
- Cricket
- Frisbee
- Goose
- Juicebox
- Noodle
- Pebbles
- Pom-Pom
- Seal
- Seaweed
- Tiny
- Tooth
- Xerox
