200+ Hairless Cat Names for Your Bold and Bald Feline

Planning on welcoming a hairless cat into your life? If so, you’re probably on the hunt for a name as unique as these special felines. Thankfully, you've come to the right place. If you’re adopting one of these hairless darlings, read on for inspiration with 200+ name choices for your new feline friend.

While the number of hairless cat breeds varies by cat association, most accept between five and 10 breeds which feature a distinct lack of fur — out of the roughly 45 to 75 overall recognized cat breeds (again, depending on your reference). While the most recognizable hairless breed is the Sphynx, you may also be familiar with beloved breeds such as the Donskoy and Peterbald. For all of these hairless breeds, a recessive genetic mutation of the KRT71 gene is responsible, and results in inactive hair follicles.

Most popular names for hairless cats

The most popular names for hairless cats often celebrate their uniquely bald appearance and elegant nature. You might also want to choose a classic name popular for all breeds and types of kitties. Check out the following popular names. 

• Luna

• Ivory

• Cleo

• Velvet

• Ghost

• Eclipse

• Osiris

• Wraith

• Sphinx

• Cypher

• Merlin

• Loki

• Grace

• Lyric

• Sprite

• Alchemy

• Casper

• Bella

• Jax

• Nova

• Pandora

• Nefertiti

• Zelda

• Blu

• Regal

• Wrinkles

• Zippy

• Willow

• Nala

• Oliver

• Leo

• Milo

• Tilly

• Poppy

• Zeke

• Phoebe

• Sardine

• Fawn

• Pixie

Best Sphynx cat names

The best Sphynx cat names can be regal, playful, mystical, or reference Egyptian mythology or places. Although the Sphynx cat breed doesn’t actually originate from Egypt — they’re from Canada — these regal cats are still often connected to ancient Egyptian depictions of sleek, graceful cats and the mythological sphinx. 

• Anubis — often depicted with the head of a jackal, Anubis is the Egyptian god of death, mummification, and the afterlife

• Jewel

• Ra — represented in many forms, Ra is the Egyptian god of the sun and all creation

• Melody

• Horus — god of the sky, hunting, kingship, healing, and protection, this Egyptian deity is typically depicted with the head of a falcon

• Mystique

• Prophecy

• Tutu — represented as a sphinx with a human head, Tutu is the Egyptian god who protected people from demons and nightmares

• Sahara — in reference to the Sahara Desert, which encompasses part of Egypt 

• Nile — as in the famous Nile River

• Cairo — the Egyptian city founded by the Fatimid dynasty more than 1,000 years ago

• Glammer

• Bastet — originally depicted as a lioness, and later as a domestic cat (or in human form with the head of a cat), Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of protection, fertility, childbirth, and cats 

• Sekhmet — the Egyptian goddess of war, healing, chaos, plague, and the hot desert sun, depicted with the head of a lioness

• Charm

• Diamond

• Thoth — depicted with the head of an ibis or baboon, Thoth is an Egyptian god of writing, wisdom, and magic

• Khonsu — sometimes illustrated with the head of a falcon, Khonsu is the Egyptian god of the moon and is associated with the protection of travelers

• Giza — in reference to the Great Sphinx of Giza

• Pearl

• Hathor — Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, music, dancing, and motherhood

• Shine

• Phoenix — a legendary, immortal bird who reincarnates itself by rising anew from the burned ashes of its former self

Funny names for Sphynx cat

While hairless cats like the Sphynx often convey a sense of regalness and grace, their appearance and playful demeanor can also be pretty silly. If you want to lean into their more amusing aspects, check out the following funny names for Sphynx cats.

• Gollum

• Gremlin

• Captain No-Fluff

• Slinky

• Mole

• Dobby

• Piggly Wiggly

• Lady Wrinkleton

• Lord Werzurfur

• Slick

• Buff

• Bare Bear

• Pinky

• Furless Frank

• Nofurita

• Hairless Harry

• Baldy Locks

• Eggnog

• Whispy

• Lady No-Locks

• Priscilla Prune

• Baldwin

• Nada

• Zero

• Rubber Chicken

• Baron of Bald 

• Birthday Suit Bernie

• Smoothie

• Cue Ball

• Peach Fuzz

• Lucille Bald

• Duke of Bare Bottom

Female hairless cat names

Looking for a feminine name befitting your fur-free feline friend? To find the perfect name, you can take inspiration from a plethora of sources such as mythology, nature, food, and outer space.

• Venus

• Calypso

• Sugar

• Darling

• Mia

• Gemma

• Rose

• Jasmine

• Cinnamon

• Violet

• Clove

• Anise

• Moon

• Lily

• Seraphina

• Frankie

• Buffy

• Marlene

• Haste

• Sapphire

• Electra

• Amethyst

• Opal

• Catarina

• Nala

• Freya

• Willow

• Ellie

• Moxie

• Rajah

• Canyon

• Zoe

• Pine

• Olive

• Tinkerbell

• Clementine

• Gigi

• Marbles

• Hazel

• Ruby

• Bonnie

• Ivy

• Fig

• River

• Snow

• Jade

Male hairless cat names

Bringing home a boy cat? Check out the following masculine names perfect for male hairless cats. 

• Ramses

• Atlas

• Xerxes

• Oliver

• Theo

• Dune

• Weasel

• Jasper

• Chance

• Gizmo

• Orbit

• Felix

• Em

• Percy

• Atticus

• Ozzy

• Ram

• Otter

• Max

• Creek

• Forest

• Bo

• Tundra

• Mara

• Zeus

• Maverick

• Boone

• Wizard

• Remy

• Tito

• Xander

• Ant

• Toulouse

• Desert

• Dragon

Famous Sphynx cat names 

Even though Sphynx cats (and other hairless cat breeds) aren’t common, there are still a few examples of famous no-fur felines in literature and cinema you can look to for hairless-cat name inspiration.

• Lord Beerus (Dragon Ball) — the immensely powerful God of Destruction of Universe 7, depicted as an anthropomorphic hairless cat

• Mr. Bigglesworth (Austin Powers) — Dr. Evil’s cat, who became hairless as a result of cryogenic freezing

• Ms. Whiskerson (Friends) — In the “One with the Ball” episode, Rachel briefly adopts a sassy hairless kitty

• Kitty Galore (Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore) — Kitty Galore is the film’s hairless feline villain

• Ozone (Secret Life of Pets) — the film’s mischievous, red Sphynx antagonist

Exotic names for hairless cats

Consider an exotic name for your unique, exceptional hairless kitty with these sci-fi and space-themed picks. 

• Anarres (The Dispossessed) — the egalitarian-based, but arid planet in Ursula K. Le Guin’s 1974 novel

• Zora — meaning “dawn” and symbolizing new beginnings and hope

• Yoda (Star Wars)  — the wise and powerful Jedi Master and former mentor of Obi-Wan Kenobi

• Spock (Star Trek) — the Vulcan character on the Starship Enterprise

• Vega — the brightest star in the constellation Lyra 

• Jedi (Star Wars) — the mystical guardians of the universe

• Coruscant (Star Wars) — home to the planet-wide city of Ecumenopolis

• Astro — relating to the stars or outer space

• Dagobah (Star Wars) — the swamp-filled, forested planet where Yoda trained Luke Skywalker

• Canopus — the second-brightest star in the night sky 

• Nebula — a giant, luminescent cloud of gas and dust in the space between stars in a galaxy

• Princess Leia (Star Wars) — princess of the planet Alderaan

• Gallifrey (Doctor Who) — home planet of The Doctor

• Vortex — in space, a vortex is a swirling mass of gas or fluid occurring around a planet or in its atmosphere

• Stellar — relating to a star or stars

• Sirius — the brightest star in the night sky, meaning “burning” or “scorching” in Greek

• Andromeda — a northern constellation located between the constellations Pegasus and Perseus, and directly south of the constellation Cassiopeia 

• Caladan (Dune) — the ancestral home planet of the House Atreides

• Antares — the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius

• Ego (Guardians of the Galaxy) — a powerfully influential, sentient planet in the second Guardians of the Galaxy film

• Arda (The Lord of the Rings) — the planet that is home to Middle-earth

• Saturn — a gas giant, the sixth planet from the sun, and the second largest planet in our solar system

• Jupiter — the largest planet in the solar system, the fifth from the sun, and a gas giant

• Orion — a bright constellation visible during the winter in the northern sky

• Gethen (The Left Hand of Darkness) — a glacier-covered planet in Ursula K. Le Guin’s sci-fi novel

• Neptune — the eighth and most distant planet from the sun

• Endor (Star Wars) — a forested and oceanic moon, and home to the Ewoks

• Solaris (Solaris) — the mystical and mysterious planet of the 1961 novel 

Commonly asked questions

Should I adopt a kitten or an adult cat?

When considering if you should adopt a kitten or an adult cat, make sure to factor in your time constraints, lifestyle, other pets in your home, interest in training, and what kind of energy level you’re looking for in a feline friend. A kitten tends to require more time and training commitment, but can bring so much playfulness and mischievous fun into your home. Adult cats are often a bit more laid back compared to kittens and can be a great choice for someone looking for a more independent companion. If you adopt both, make sure to slowly introduce them for long-term success.

What are the best cat breeds for allergic people?

The best cat breeds for allergic people produce lower levels of the Fel d 1 protein, which is the major cause of cat allergens. While no cat is truly hypoallergenic, some breeds who produce less of this protein are the Siberian, Balinese, and Javanese. 

What are some ironic hairless cat names? 

For ironic hairless cat names, you’ll want to consider choices such as Fluffy, Fluffo Baggins, Rapunzel, Furticia, and Harriet —  all names that playfully poke fun at your kitty’s distinct lack of fur. 

References

Bonnet, B., Messaoudi, K., Jacomet, F., Michaud, E., Fauquert, J. L., Caillaud, D., & Evrard, B. (2018). An update on molecular cat allergens: Fel d 1 and what else? Chapter 1: Fel d 1, the major cat allergen. Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-018-0239-8

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