100+ Cat Pun Names Sure to Make You Smile

Naming your adopted cat can be a serious affair, but maybe you’d rather lean into the perfect blend of whimsy and wit when bestowing a name upon your new BFF. From food-inspired kitty puns like Meowcaroni to plays on historical figures such as Catfuscius, the possibilities are endless. Read over 100 cat pun names to help you find an amazing choice for your feline friend.

Food-inspired cat pun names

We’ll start off this list with some 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, captain of the spaceship the Serenity and kind-hearted protagonist in the sci-fi series, Firefly. 

• Eddie Mewson – Named after Eddie Munson, the metal-loving, D&D-obsessed fan favorite from Stranger Things.

• Meowchick – Named after Milchick from Severance, the enigmatic and watchful Lumon employee.

• Roy Catty – For fans of Blade Runner, a play on Roy Batty, the tragic combat android who leads an insurrection against his cruel human overlords. 

• The Purrminator – A cyborg assassin sent back in time to prevent humans from winning the fight against an AI dystopia.

• Meowgana le Fay – A kitty pun based on Morgana le Fay, the powerful and complex half-faerie sorceress.

• Captain Cat-thryn Janeway – Named for Captain Kathryn Janeway, a fiercely protective, intelligent, and headstrong leader of the USS Voyager in Star Trek.

• Cat-tara – A play on Katara, the powerful, compassionate, and determined water bender in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

• Captain Jean-Luc Purrrcard – A pun on Star Trek’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard. 

• Princess Meownonoke – Named after the deeply protective, wild, and fierce forest-defending character of Hayao Miyazaki’s fantasy anime, Princess Mononoke. 

• Purrcy Jackson – A play on the main protagonist of the fantasy novel and TV series, Percy Jackson & the Olympians.

• Prince Catspian – A feline pun for the acclaimed fantasy novel and film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

• Furryosa – Named for the fiercely determined, intelligent, and protective Furiosa of Mad Max: Fury Road.

• Catagorgon – Named after the Demogorgon, the terrifying monster from Stranger Things.

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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)

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Historical figures

Historical figures can be a gold mine of perfect cat name puns. 

• Cleopawtra – Named for Cleopatra, the ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

• Pawshoka the Great – The last major emperor of the Mauryan dynasty of India in the third century BCE, Ashoka the Great was a complex figure whose character evolved from a fierce, ruthless warrior into a more ethical and empathetic ruler.

• Pawscar Wilde – Celebrated 19th-century Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde.

• Wolfgang Meowzart – Wolfgang Mozart was a prolific, influential, and celebrated composer of the 18th-century Classical period.

• Jane Pawsten – Named for Jane Austen, the revered 19th-century English novelist.

• Catshepsut – The sixth pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th dynasty, Hatshepsut.

• Catpurrnicus – Nicholas Copernicus was a contemplative, shy, and devout Renaissance-era Polish astronomer and mathematician.

• Pawblo Picatsso – A kitty pun name based on Pablo Picasso.

Spooky cat pun names

From Halloween characters to classic horror film figures, you’ll find plenty of choices for your feline friend.

• Cat Skellington (Jack Skellington)

• Catsper (Casper)

• Grim Reapurr (Grim Reaper)

• Cat Dracula (Count Dracula)

• Edgar Allen Paw (Edgar Allen Poe)

• Meowleficent (Maleficent)

• Purrsula (Ursula)

• Meowticia Addams (Morticia Addams)

• Asmeowdeus (Asmodeus)

• Pawzuzu (Pazuzu)

• Catzilla (Godzilla)

• Kitty Kreuger (Freddy Kreuger)

• 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 creating a pun that celebrates their unique personality or appearance while adding a clever feline flair to the word. Using words such as “purr”, “paw”, “fur”, “meow”, “cat”, “kitty”, “hiss”, and “claw” are all great options for creating a cat pun name. 

To highlight your feline friend’s appearance, for example, a calico cat with mosaic-like, swirling patches of color on their coat could be named “Meowsaic”. Or, you could name your particularly feisty kitty Captain Cat-itude or Señor Hissington. Have fun with the process and don’t be afraid to try a few names on for size with your kitty pal before settling in 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 their name with a scrumptious reward. Whenever your feline friend looks toward you, or you get their attention, say their new name and then immediately give them a treat. Quickly, your newly adopted cat will put two and two together that this word is used to get their attention and it’s associated with positive experiences. 

What is the best cat pun name? 

The best cat pun name is going to be one that specifically fits your kitty pal and also your personality as a pet parent. Think about your interests and their unique characteristics, and then consider fitting feline play on words. 

What are some pun names for long-haired cats? 

For long-haired cats, consider pun names such as Furpunzel, Meowdusa, Chewpawcca, Meowgolas, and Captain Cat Sparrow. 

References

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