Lets Find the Perfect Name for Your Male Cat!
Naming your new feline friend is an exciting part of welcoming him into your life! Whether you’re bringing home a new baby or adopting an older cat that was temporarily named at the shelter, every cat deserves a name that truly suits him.
To inspire you, we’ve compiled 101 male cat names, sorted into fun categories: classic, mythological, whimsical, and more. Whether he’s regal, playful, or a mix of both, there’s a perfect name waiting for him on this list!

Pro tip: Have kitty’s gender verified by a veterinary professional before deciding on a name! Skipped that step and now you’re needing to name a girl? Here’s a list of 101 Female cat names!
101 Male Cat Names
Classic Human Names
- Charlie
- Max
- Oliver
- Jack
- Henry
- Leo
- George
- William
- Samuel
- Thomas
Royal and Noble Names
- Duke
- King
- Prince
- Nero
- Baron
- Caesar
- Sultan
- Maximus
- Winston
- Clarence
Nature-Inspired Names
- Ash
- River
- Storm
- Oak
- Flint
- Blaze
- Frost
- Falcon
- Willow
- Rain
Fanciful or Mythological Names
- Zeus
- Apollo
- Loki
- Thor
- Achilles
- Orion
- Atlas
- Hercules
- Merlin
- Phoenix
Cute and Playful Names
- Pickles
- Peanut
- Jellybean
- Tater Tot
- Noodles
- Buttons
- Mittens
- Snickers
- Biscuit

Pop Culture-Inspired Names
- Gandalf
- Frodo
- Yoda
- Chewie
- Vader
- Sherlock
- Neo
- Simba
- Mufasa
- Harry
- Felix
Sophisticated and Elegant Names
- Theodore
- Vincent
- Augustus
- Reginald
- Ambrose
- Cedric
- Franklin
- Hugo
- Matthias
- Sebastian
Strong and Powerful Names
- Diesel
- Titan
- Rocky
- Tank
- Hunter
- Maverick
- Blade
- Bolt
- Mars
- Ranger

Whimsical and Unique Names
- Ziggy
- Pluto
- Astro
- Nimbus
- Cosmo
- Doodle
- Orbit
- Gizmo
- Mochi
- Loco
Names Based on Colors or Patterns
- Shadow
- Smokey
- Midnight
- Slate
- Marble
- Onyx
- Char/Charcoal
- Rusty
- Silver
- Oreo
And one last Bonus Name…
- Flame
Let us know in the comments if you have any other great names for Male cats! Enjoy your new feline friend and may you have a long and happy life together!