200+ Cute Girl Cat Names for Your Purr-ty Princess
Updated: Mar. 15, 2024
These girl cat names are simply purr-fect
Welcoming a new feline family member is an exciting time, and one way to involve the whole family is through name selection. As with boy cat names, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to girl cat names—so much so that, sometimes, it can be hard to agree. There’s an art to picking monikers, and given you’re potentially going to be using the pet name for 15 or more years, you want to get it right.
Certified animal behaviorist Janet Cutler, PhD, explains that naming a cat is an important step in forming a bond with them. “It allows us to see them as individuals, with their own distinct personalities,” she says.
But if you’re struggling to come up with a short list of the best names for your furry friend, we have some expert-approved tips to help you out. We’ve also compiled more than 200 suggestions, including cute, unique, color-coordinated and funny cat names for inspiration.
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What are the best girl cat names?
There isn’t a definitive list of the best names for girl cats. A lot comes down to your preferences and possibly your kitty’s personality and appearance. For example, some work well for small cat breeds and others for orange cat breeds.
While independent cats might not be as quick to respond to their names as dogs, Cutler says they “can tell the difference between their name and other words that are the same length and have similar accents as their own name.”
You probably don’t want to go with a name that’s overly long, too similar to other pets in your home or difficult to pronounce. A better option? Cutler explains that studies show cats can discriminate between different vowel sounds. So a name with long vowel sound endings (like Sophie or Lucy) might be a winner, especially if you have multiple pets.
Whatever you pick, be sure to take steps that’ll help your cat recognize its name and increase the chances of it responding. It’s all about repetition and positive associations with food, play or attention. “Ideally, you want to start close to them and say their name and give them a treat,” Cutler says. “Over time, you can gradually move farther away.”
And try not to let your cat’s name be something it associates with unpleasantness or punishment. That can happen if cats are constantly “called away from something they like doing or [are] called by their name so they can be placed in their carrier,” Cutler says.
Most popular girl cat names
Princess might have been one of the most popular pet names of the last 125 years, but popular girl cat names are often more human-like these days. A recent study from Trusted Housesitters suggests Luna is the most popular girl cat name in the United States. But if you want your cat to be a member of the “in” crowd, here are some other on-trend names.
- Bella
- Kitty
- Lacy
- Lola
- Lucy
- Luna
- Piper
- Poppy
- Sophie
- Stella
Cute girl cat names
Choose a cute pet name if looking at your kitty makes your heart melt. And if you really want to catch your pet’s attention, adopt a mushy, high-pitched tone whenever you use a cutesy name. “Cats can recognize speech directed toward a cat from speech directed toward another adult,” Cutler says. “However, they seem to only do this with people familiar to them, so it may be individual pitches and tones from familiar people that are important.”
It’s cuteness overload with the adorable cat names below. And if you have a hound in the house, be sure you have the best dog name too.
- Bijou
- Bitsy
- Buttercup
- Clover
- Coco
- Dee Dee
- Dixie
- Dottie
- Dumpling
- Jelly Bean
- June Bug
- Lucky
- Lulu
- Marbles
- Pixel
- Pudding
- Snuggles
- Sunshine
- Sweet Pea
- Winnie
Unique girl cat names
“Ideally, you want cats in the same household to have names that don’t sound overly similar,” Cutler says. Selecting a one-of-a-kind girl cat name means you won’t have to worry about one of your other pets coming when you call—unless the rustling of a favorite food packet accompanies your summoning.
- Astra
- Beatha
- Carina
- Darcy
- Echo
- Halo
- Indigo
- Jazz
- Lolita
- Maat (the Egyptian goddess of truth, justice and the cosmic order)
- Mable
- Marnie
- Mei (a Japanese name meaning beautiful)
- Moira
- Nikita
- Olympia
- Petunia
- Scout
- Tallulah
- Zelda
Funny girl cat names
A funny feline name will surely make you smile every time you call for your pet. But think the name through: If your humor leans toward the dark or edgy, consider whether you’ll feel comfortable with the name being called at the vet or when your cat needs a bath at the groomer.
If you want to chuckle every time you think about your kitty, these names could be for you:
- Ali cat
- Birdie
- Cat Benatar
- Caturday
- Catzilla
- Claw-dine
- Claw-rice
- Jenni-fur
- Jiggles
- Juni-purr
- Kit Kat
- Munchkin
- Nugget
- Paw-line
- Purrito
- Purr-scilla
- Queen
- Siri
- Snickers
- Velcro
Girl names for black cats
If you’ve got a black cat breed, selecting a name that fits its appearance is an obvious option. But you don’t have to stick with Shadow or Ebony. This list of black cat names for girls is ideal if you want an inky title to match your kitty’s sleek coat.
- Bellatrix
- Black Widow
- Chia
- Echo
- Elvira
- Kohl
- Licorice
- Midnight
- Mystique
- Noir
- Oreo
- Raven
- Rebel
- Sable
- Sabrina
- Salem
- Samantha (after the lead character in Bewitched)
- Smoky
- Tabitha
- Twilight
- Velvet
Girl names for gray cats
If you’ve got a gorgeous British shorthair or another gray cat breed, you might want a name to match. Want to steer clear of run-of-the-mill Silver? Here are some cute girl cat names for your pewter puss.
- Ash
- Ashley
- Blue
- Cinder
- Dusty
- Grady
- Graysie
- Gris (Spanish for gray)
- Juno
- Misty
- Shadow
- Silvia
- Slate
- Stormy
- Willow
Girl names for orange cats
Are you looking for a name for your orange girlie but don’t fancy traditional Ginger? You might not want to go with Butternut Squash—it’s a bit of a mouthful with all those syllables. But shortening it to Squash could be a good alternative. Here are some orange-orientated names for your friendly kitty:
- Amber
- Apricot
- Autumn
- Caramel
- Cinnamon
- Clementine
- Coral
- Fanta
- Flame
- Foxy
- Honey
- Mango
- Maple
- Marigold
- Nutmeg
- Peach
- Pumpkin
- Saffron
- Sienna
- Squash
- Tangerine
Girl names for white cats
White isn’t a rare cat color, but this hue does stand out from the crowd. And you aren’t limited to Snowy if you want to honor their striking shade. These white-inspired girl cat names are perfect for your pale pet:
- Alaska
- Angel
- Aspen
- Bianca
- Blanche
- Blizzard
- Buttercream
- Coconut
- Crystal
- Daisy
- Iris
- Ivory
- Jasmine
- Lily
- Moon
- Opal
- Peppermint
- Snowball
- Snow White
- Sugar
Disney-inspired girl cat names
Whether you opt for Disney cat names or the name of your child’s favorite Disney character overall, there are plenty of options. Selecting something influenced by the best Disney movies is the perfect way to enthuse the kids about naming the newbie kitty. It’s also a great option if you already have a dog with a Disney name. You could even opt for a character with traits similar to your new furry friend. Maybe you want to call a courageous cat Merida, after the character from Brave.
- Dinah (Alice in Wonderland)
- Duchess (The Aristocats)
- Elsa (Frozen)
- Felicia (The Great Mouse Detective)
- Maria (The Aristocats)
- Mittens (Bolt)
- Nala (The Lion King)
- Sarabi (The Lion King)
- Sassy (Homeward Bound)
- Vitani (The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride)
Food-inspired girl cat names
Does your cat have an insatiable appetite, or are you a foodie? Singling out a name so good you could eat it might be the way to go. Besides, food names are pretty cute. (That said, you might not want to name your cat Cucumber since cats are scared of them.) Here are some food-inspired girl cat names to whet your appetite:
- Ambrosia
- Biscuit
- Brie
- Brulee
- Butter Bean
- Chai
- Chutney
- Clove
- Cookie
- Cream Puff
- Cupcake
- Figgy
- Miso
- Mocha
- Muffin
- Plum
- Pop Tart
- Sage
- Smoothie
- Penne
Celebrity-inspired girl cat names
Are you looking for a cute and clever name, or do you want to pay homage to your favorite star? These celebrity-inspired girl cat names could catch your eye. Just keep in mind: If the star falls from grace, you might not want your cat to be stuck with the name. Picking something you can shorten into a nickname is a good backup.
- Catti LaBelle
- Cindy Clawford
- Diva
- Dolly Purrton
- Furley Temple
- Katniss
- Kitty Purry
- Lizzo
- Mariah Hairy
- Meowly Cyrus
- Patience (Cat Woman’s real name)
- Purrincess Leia
- Opurrah Whisker
- Ruth Bader Ginspurr
- Tail-or Swift
Girl cat names for fluffy cats
If you have a Persian or another fluffy cat breed, you might want a cuddly girl name to fit your feline. Whether your cat has long, luscious locks or a fuzzy, floofy appearance, there’s sure to be a name here to suit its style.
- Bouffie
- Cirrus
- Cloud
- Dandelion
- Flossy
- Fluffernutter
- Gossie
- Grizabella
- Lint
- Marshmallow
- Poofy
- Puffball
- Ruffles
- Silky
- Snowflake
Additional reporting by Kelly Kuehn.
Sources:
- Janet Cutler, PhD, certified applied animal behaviorist
- Scientific Reports: “Domestic cats (Felis catus) discriminate their names from other words”
- Trusted Housesitters: “Most Popular Pet Names by US State | 2023 Pet Names Study”
Originally Published: April 22, 2021
