If you’re a cat lover who’s also a movie buff or a big fan of T.V. and in need of cat name ideas for kittens or even an older cat that needs a name, you’ve come to the right place.
There are many great feline characters in the entertainment world, so here’s our list of the best cat names from movies and T.V. to inspire you.
This list includes male cat names and female cat names, along with explanations and which types of personalities may fit best with each of these ideas!
Best Cat Names From Movies – Male & Female
Whether relegated to the background in small parts or given starring roles, cats have enhanced our enjoyment when incorporated into the stories of our favorite movies. From evil villains to heroic saviors, cats and kittens have embodied characters that can delight, terrify or inspire us all.
1) Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland
If you have a kitten who has a smug disposition and loves milk, cream and cheese, Cheshire Cat is a perfect name, especially if it shows signs of being amusing and perplexing at the same time. This name denotes mystery, with a teasing twist of nonchalance.
2) Mr. Bigglesworth from Austin Powers
Perfect for a cat who enjoys sitting in your lap while seeming to be in sync with your own hidden thoughts and agendas, this name has characteristics that are synonymous with the phrase “partners in crime.”
3) Garfield from Garfield The Cat
If your kitten displays these traits, along with gluttonous greed, Garfield could be the name of choice. This goes double for a kitten who enjoys tormenting dopey dogs, like the way Garfield teases Odie – his unwitting sidekick.
4) Buttercup from The Hunger Games
For a kitten or cat who’s already been through a lot, Buttercup is a lovely reminder of the gentler side of felines. It could be indicative of a furry friend who comforts you in a crisis or simply a gentle puss who loves to cuddle.
5) Mr. Bitey from Kick-Ass
This name would be obviously apt for a kitten who loves to bite, but if your kitty has a stubborn streak and often finds himself in precarious predicaments, Mr. Bitey is a hilarious name that will surely endear him to all who don’t mind a few nips on the fingers and toes.
6) Milo from The Adventures of Milo and Otis
A kitten who often gets himself into trouble could be named Milo, especially if he is helped by a canine friend. Hopefully your cat will not find himself in the same frightening positions that Milo endured, but a sense of adventure is a good indication that this name will fit.
7) Sassy from Homeward Bound
As her name suggests, she has a sassy personality that might fit your cat perfectly. This would be an especially cute name if you happen to have a couple of dogs as well.
8) Snowbell from Stuart Little
Although he originally despised Stuart, they eventually became good friends often protecting each other. If your cat is slow to warm up to people, this would be a fitting name!
9) Mr. Tinkles from Cat and Dogs
While we hope your pets get along, this name would be fitting for a cat who despises sharing their space with dogs.
10) Floyd from Ghost
Whether you’re a fan of the plot or the actors, naming your cat Floyd would be a fitting homage to the film. This movie has some very iconic scenes from cinematic history, but chances are most people won’t immediately recognize the name “Floyd” as being from the movie Ghost, so it’s a good conversation starter, too, if you don’t mind explaining the origins of the name.
11) Rhubarb from Rhubarb
If you are looking for a unique name for your loyal feline, Rhubarb should fit the bill.
12) Winkie from Escape to Witch Mountain
If your cat is particularly clever, Winkie is a great name to consider. There are many Disney cat names featured on this list, and Winkie is one of the most obscure ones, so it’s great for a Disney fan who wants something a little less common for their unique little buddy.
13) Duchess from Babe
She is not a nice cat, even going as far to tell Babe that every pig gets eaten eventually. If you have a bit of a jerk cat, Duchess might be the name for them.
14) Figaro from Pinocchio
It’s worth noting that Figaro was one of Walt Disney’s favorite characters, and appeared in several short films of his own. If you’re a Disney fanatic, you might want to consider naming your next kitten after Figaro.
15, 16, 17, 18, 19) Duchess, Thomas, Marie, Toulouse, and Berlioz from The Aristocats
If you are looking to name multiple cats or kittens, we think naming them all after The Aristocats is super cute!
20) Jones from Alien
Also known as Jonesy, this cat got to cuddle with Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) for 57 years in hyper sleep. If your kitty is a big napper who shows no fear when confronting a large adversary, Jones or Jonesy might be the name for him, especially if he likes to wander off into dangerous situations.
21) Mrs. Norris from Harry Potter
No one likes a tattle-tale, but if your kitty exhibits these tendencies and alerts you to danger, or at least – to interloping critters in your home, Mrs. Norris is a fine name to bestow upon your feline friend. Who knows, she could also be a shape-shifter or at least, possess magical powers.
22) Bob from A Street Cat Named Bob
If you’ve found a stray who will not leave your side no matter what, Bob is the name for him. Even though it’s a simple name, it’s evocative of a cat who has more compassion than most people and who understands you more than you know yourself.
23) Binx from Hocus Pocus
Every Halloween, he watches for the sister’s return and he risks his own life defending the town against them. If your kitten is black and has a penchant for alerting you to danger, then Binx might be the perfect name, particularly if you are a big fan of Halloween.
24) Ulysses from Inside Llewyn Davis
Ulysses eventually escapes and continues to have bad luck of his own, but he eventually finds his way home. If your cat has endured his own odysseys and prefers to stay at home, this name will prove to be quite fitting, provided you make sure you don’t lock him out or leave him with strangers.
25) Keanu from Keanu
When they find Keanu, he is wearing a gold chain and black bandanna and they can’t get him back unless he works for the gangster who has taken ownership of the hapless kitten. If your cat enjoys hip-hop and rap or seems to be a little thug himself, Keanu could fit the bill.
26) Felix from Felix the Cat
Best Cat Names From T.V. – Male & Female
There’s are lots of famous names for cats to choose from so if you need inspiration from cats on T.V. there are plenty of cool names below. If your cat likes to sit with you while you watch your favorite shows, you might want to check their reactions if a cat appears on the screen. Maybe they can pick their own name!
27) Sylvester the Cat from Looney Tunes
Also seen being outsmarted by a baby kangaroo, Sylvester was only trying to stave off starvation and the pitiful sight of him resorting to picking through garbage endeared him to anyone who’d ever been down on their luck. Your cat should be proud to be called Sylvester, if only for his unending quest for food.
28) Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch
If your cat exhibits characteristics that are akin to the desire for world-domination, becoming rich or famous, then Salem is an excellent choice, particularly if he’s mischievous and tends to cry a lot when he doesn’t get what he wants. Don’t forget his charming surname, Saberhagen.
29) Isis from Star Trek
Especially great for black cats, Isis is a name that is evocative of mystery, magic and secrets that only you and your cat know about. If your puss seems to be able to read your thoughts, this is a perfect name that will help create a special bond, if you haven’t already achieved this level of closeness.
Also the name of a classic Bob Dylan song, you might get some confused looks at first when you tell people this name, but it should be pretty obvious that you haven’t named your cat after a terrorist organization.
30) Tom from Tom and Jerry
A domestic grey and white, short-hair cat, his full name is Thomas Jasper and he is the enemy of Jerry, who lives a pampered life. Tom is a great name if your cat is just trying to live his life pure and simple, without the need for fussing or being treated like a precious puss.
31) Stimpy from Ren and Stimpy
While Ren enjoys the finer things in life, he also has a fondness for inventing, but Stimpy often gets in the way or foils Ren’s plans. Stimpy is a fitting name if your kitten is dopey, clumsy and plump, but at heart is a loving – if not unwittingly annoying feline.
32) Spot from Star Trek: The Next Generation
Spot is usually a name for dogs, which is what makes it an unusual choice, since cats don’t usually have spots like dogs do. Still, if your kitty has the knack for turning even the coldest of humans into a fur-stroking devotee, you might consider this name to honor this well-loved show.
33) Scratchy from The Simpsons
Hopefully your cat won’t be beleaguered by fleas, hence the name – unless he likes to tear up the furniture or your legs. If he is the type who loves to bear his claws, even if it’s just to sharpen them, Scratchy will do just fine, providing there’s no mouse waiting to terrorize him.
34) Mr. Jinks from Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Also used for the cat who starred in Meet the Parents, who could flush the toilet and did his business in the spilled ashes of a relative when the urn crashed onto the floor (after being hit by a flying champagne cork); Mr. Jinks is a name that comes across as snooty, which is great if your cat has an attitude.
35) Fluffy from The Brady Bunch
This is a typical name for a fluffy cat and it was used for the short-lived character in the Brady Bunch, owned by the girls in the pilot episode. Since the boys had a dog, there was much consternation when the dog chased after Fluffy and anyone who’s argued with dog lovers understands the girl’s anguish.
For some unknown reason, Fluffy only had one more appearance later in the series. If your cat is fluffy and tends to disappear a lot, this name is applicable, even though your friends might think you checked out when trying to come up with something more exotic.
36) Lord Tubbington from Glee
If you have a fat cat who exhibits strange behavior, then this name could be applicable. Hopefully you won’t find him performing strange antics or pooping candy bars, which is what Brittany tried to get Lord Tubbington to do, by rubbing his belly with glitter sticks.
37) Toonces from Saturday Night Live
Claiming that his bad driving skills were due to having had brain surgery, Toonces also had an incident with a mechanical bull. If your kitten is a clumsy cat who doesn’t learn from past mistakes, this name would be a perfect choice.
38) Lucky from Alf
Alf was repeatedly seen trying to eat Lucky in a variety of different ways, such as being stuck in a sandwich, but Alf soon learned to love him. If your cat seems to be running through his nine lives faster than other cats you’ve known, you might want to call him or her Lucky.
Honorable Mentions (Good Cat Names)
- 39) Boo Boo Kitty, the toy cat from Laverne and Shirley
- 40) Top Cat from the cartoon Top Cat
- 41) Monkey, the Siamese cat from Perry Mason
- 42) Charley Cat from from Marmaduke
- 43) Muffy from Shipping Wars
- 44) Bagpuss from Bagpuss
- 45) Kitty from The Closer
- 46) Miss Kitty Fantastico from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- 47) Miss Paw from Big Barn Farm
- 48) Angie and Fiddle from The Friendly Giant
- 49) Winkie from Escape to Witch Mountain
- 50) Duchess from Babe
- 51) Lucifer from Cinderella
- 52) Figaro from Pinocchio
- 53) Meowthra from The Lego Ninjago movie
- 54) Pyewacket from Bell Book and Candle
There’s a lot to choose from in this list of Famous Cat Names from Movies and T.V. If you haven’t already decided on a name from this list, you might want to consider naming your precious kitten after your favorite human movie or T.V. star – or their character.
Whatever you choose, try and match it to your cat’s personality, which could be multiple names depending on their various moods.
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