Sweet Treat Names
For cats as irresistible as a fresh pastry: sweet, delicious, and impossible to resist.
- Caramel
- Praline
- Brioche
- Cookie
- Nougat
- Mocha
- Vanilla
Cat Name Generator
785 names for your cat from 22 languages, each with its meaning, its pronunciation and, for Japanese, Arabic or Russian, its original script. Listen to them, save your favourites, and filter by origin or by the year letter.
- 785 names
- 22 languages
- Year letter (purebred)
Japanese
Yuki
雪
YOO-kee
“snow” in Japanese
Cat names from around the world
785 names from 22 languages, each with its meaning, its pronunciation and, where needed, its original script. Every language starts with its own word for “cat”.
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chat
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French cat names
“chat”: cat in French
Pastries, flowers, vintage first names and terms of endearment: French has a knack for naming cats.
105 names, including Amande, Chaussette, Filou, Iznogoud, Myrtille and Saphir.
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cat
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English cat names
“cat” in English
Short, punchy names, often borrowed from desserts, nature or pop culture.
55 names, including Amber, Dakota, Gizmo, Midnight, Poppy and Storm.
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cath
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Celtic and Irish cat names
“cath”: cat in Welsh
Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Breton names from old legends. Many are not spelled the way they sound, so each one comes with a pronunciation.
30 names, including Aengus, Bleiz, Diarmuid, Gráinne, Morrigan and Rhiannon.
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katt
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Nordic and Viking cat names
“katt”: cat in Norwegian and Swedish
Gods from the sagas, Viking kings and Scandinavian nature, for a cat with character.
35 names, including Astrid, Erik, Frigg, Idunn, Mani and Pippi.
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Katze
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German cat names
“Katze”: cat in German
Pastries, fairy tales and sweet words from Germany and Austria.
25 names, including Bastian, Donner, Gretel, Kaiser, Pumuckl and Siegfried.
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кошка
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Russian cat names
“koshka”: cat in Russian
Russian diminutives are made for cats: Mishka, Pushok, Barsik… Each name is shown in Cyrillic.
32 names, including Anastasia, Katioucha, Lissa, Mourka, Pouchok and Tolstoï.
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gatto
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Italian cat names
“gatto”: cat in Italian
Desserts, opera and la dolce vita: musical names that are easy to call out.
44 names, including Alba, Cannella, Fiore, Luna, Nuvola and Sole.
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gato
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Spanish cat names
“gato”: cat in Spanish
Sunshine, tapas and a touch of flamenco, from Spain and Latin America.
38 names, including Almendra, Chispa, Duquesa, Jicama, Paloma and Reina.
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gatinho
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Portuguese and Brazilian cat names
“gatinho”: kitten in Portuguese
The softness of Portugal and the energy of Brazil, from custard tarts to explorers.
22 names, including Açaí, Brigadeiro, Fado, Jaca, Maracuja and Onça.
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feles
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Latin cat names
“feles”: cat in Latin
Roman gods, emperors and Latin words: grand names to wear with style.
34 names, including Albane, Caesar, Félix, Ignis, Livia and Nox.
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γάτα
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Greek cat names
“gata”: cat in Greek
Olympian gods, Homer's heroes and Greek words, shown in the Greek alphabet.
48 names, including Achille, Boréas, Hadès, Léon, Onyx and Psyché.
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miou
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Ancient Egyptian cat names
“miu” (mjw): cat in Ancient Egyptian
The Egyptians revered cats. Bastet, Nefertiti, Ramesses: names of gods and pharaohs for a regal cat.
14 names, including Anubis, Cléopâtre, Horus, Miou, Nout and Râ.
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قطة
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Arabic cat names
“qitta”: cat in Arabic
Moon, stars, honey and gemstones: poetic names, shown in Arabic script.
30 names, including Amir, Basma, Hilal, Nahla, Samir and Sultan.
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kedi
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Turkish cat names
“kedi”: cat in Turkish
In Istanbul, cats rule the streets. Sweets, flowers and tender words from Turkey.
25 names, including Aslan, Bulut, Efe, Lale, Pamuk and Tarçın.
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گربه
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Persian cat names
“gorbeh”: cat in Persian
The language of the Persian cat: poetry, heroes of the Book of Kings and gardens in bloom.
20 names, including Anar, Bahar, Farhad, Mahtab, Parisa and Setareh.
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חתול
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Hebrew cat names
“chatul”: cat in Hebrew
Short, bright words taken from nature: dew, almond, cedar, lion.
15 names, including Ari, Dvash, Hadas, Levana, Nitzan and Rimon.
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paka
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African cat names
“paka”: cat in Swahili
Swahili, Zulu, Yoruba, Amharic: sunny names. Simba and Rafiki come from here.
30 names, including Ade, Chui, Ife, Mwezi, Shaka and Themba.
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बिल्ली
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Indian cat names
“billi”: cat in Hindi
Spices, Indian sweets and poetic words, shown in Devanagari script.
26 names, including Akash, Baloo, Chandni, Kamal, Moti and Rani.
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猫
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Chinese cat names
“māo”: cat in Chinese
Dumplings, tea, dragons and plum blossoms: short names shown with their Chinese characters.
31 names, including An, Fenghuang, Jin, Longyan, Mushu and Wukong.
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ねこ
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Japanese cat names
“neko”: cat in Japanese
The land of the lucky cat: seasons, sweets and Ghibli heroes, with kanji and pronunciation.
71 names, including Ai, Doraemon, Ippon, Kuro, Onigiri and Suki.
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고양이
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Korean cat names
“goyangi”: cat in Korean
Nabi, “butterfly”, is a traditional cat name in Korea. Gentle names, shown in Hangul.
30 names, including Aga, Byeol, Gongju, Hodu, Jangmi and Nuri.
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pōpoki
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Polynesian and Hawaiian cat names
“pōpoki”: cat in Hawaiian
Ocean, flowers and stars from Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand. Names full of vowels.
25 names, including Akamai, Honu, Kiwi, Mahina, Mele and Ono.
The Official Litter Letter for Purebred Cats
Cats registered with the LOOF (Livre Officiel des Origines Félines, the French feline registry) must have an official name starting with the letter assigned to their year of birth. It’s a tradition shared with pedigree dogs for nearly a century.
In 2026, the official letter is B: Biscotte, Basile, Bijou, Brioche… Turn on the “purebred cat” option in the generator to see only names starting with the right letter.
💡 The official alphabet skips six letters deemed too rare: K, Q, W, X, Y, and Z. And if you fall for a name outside the letter, you can prefix it with the year’s letter and an apostrophe, for example B’Java or B’Origami.
Year of birthLetter
- 2022T
- 2023U
- 2024V
- 2025A
- 2026BThis year
- 2027C
- 2028D
- 2029E
- 2030F
How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Cat
A good cat name is short, easy to call out, and fits your cat's personality perfectly. Here are five tips to help you get it right from the start.
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Short and Easy to Call
One to two syllables, ideally ending in a clear vowel sound (Filou, Nala, Moka). Cats pick up on sharp, high-pitched sounds more easily, and names you can call out in one quick burst work best.
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Avoid Mix-Ups
Pick a name that doesn't sound like a common command ("No," "Come here") or the name of another member of your household. A distinctive sound helps your cat understand you're talking to them.
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Match Their Personality
Watch your cat for a few days before deciding: a calm, laid-back cat might become a Pacha, while a bundle of energy could be a Volt or a Pixel. The right name is often obvious once it matches their personality.
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Take Inspiration from Their Coat
Ginger like Caramel, gray like Misty, black like Licorice, white like Snowflake: your cat's coat color is a ready-made source of names that are sweet and easy to remember.
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Test It Out Loud
Call the name out loud a few times, in different rooms. If it's pleasant to say, easy to shout from the backyard, and makes you smile, you've found the one.
Cat Name Ideas by Theme
Sweet treats, mythology, vintage: every theme has its gems. A few examples to get you started; the generator holds hundreds more.
Mythology & Legends
Names of gods and heroes for a cat with a regal, larger-than-life spirit.
- Apollo
- Athena
- Loki
- Freyja
- Thor
- Venus
- Orion
World names
From Japanese to Swahili, well-travelled names, each with its pronunciation.
- Yuki
- Qamar
- Niamh
- Nabi
- Mahina
- Tekir
- Freya
Nature & Flowers
Stars, plants, and natural elements for a free-spirited, radiant cat.
- Luna
- Iris
- Mimosa
- Mistral
- Star
- Amber
- Rosemary
Coat Color
When a cat's coat inspires the name: orange, gray, black, white, or bicolor.
- Licorice
- Snowflake
- Mist
- Domino
- Caramel
- Onyx
- Cloud
Vintage & Pop Culture
Retro classics and playful nods to film, comics, and music.
- Felix
- Colette
- Elvis
- Figaro
- Romy
- Duchess
- Bowie
Cat name ideas by coat color
Coat color often inspires the name. Here are matching ideas, from ginger cats to black cats, white and gray included.
Names for ginger cats
Orange, cream, and tabby coats.
- Caramel
- Roux
- Tigrou
- Cannelle
- Paprika
- Rooibos
Names for black cats
Dark, elegant coats.
- Charbon
- Réglisse
- Onyx
- Ombre
- Panthère
- Zorro
Names for white cats
Immaculate, light coats.
- Neige
- Coton
- Perle
- Nuage
- Chamallow
- Yuki
Names for gray cats
Blue-gray to slate coats.
- Cendre
- Ardoise
- Brume
- Argent
- Orage
- Smokey
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Welcoming a kitten means preparing its arrival with care: a corner of its own, a bowl, a scratching post… and a name. Naming your cat is often the very first gesture of attachment, the one that turns a little stranger into a member of the family.
In the first days, let them explore their territory at their own pace. Watch their coat, their energy, and their little quirks: quite often, the right name ends up choosing itself, because it fits them. A short, easy-to-repeat name will also help them recognize it quickly.
To get everything ready before the big day, follow our guide on welcoming a cat into an apartment: arrival checklist, setup, and the first days. All that will be left is finding the perfect name with the generator above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What letter should a cat name start with in 2026?
In 2026, the official letter for pedigreed cats registered with France's LOOF is B: Basile, Biscotte, Bijou, Brioche, and so on. For a cat without papers, there's no rule to follow: you're completely free to choose any name and any letter.
How do you pronounce a foreign cat name?
Every foreign name in the generator comes with a simple pronunciation guide (Niamh is said “neev”, Saoirse “SEER-sha”) and a Listen button that reads it aloud with your device's voice for that language when one is available. Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian and Greek names are also shown in their original script.
Why is a specific letter required for pedigreed cats?
It's a French naming convention that started in the early 20th century for dogs, then was adopted by the LOOF registry for cats. It lets you tell an animal's birth year just from the initial of its official name. Each year moves to the next letter, skipping K, Q, W, X, Y, and Z.
Is the letter of the year mandatory?
Only for the official name of a cat registered with the LOOF (the one on the papers and pedigree). The everyday name you use at home can be anything you like. And if you fall for a name that doesn't start with the right letter, you can add the year's letter plus an apostrophe in front, like B'Java.
How do you find a name that fits a male or female cat?
Our generator offers a filter for male, female, or all names. Plenty of names are unisex (Bijou, Caramel, Zen) and work well for either. What matters most is that it's easy to call out and that you love it.
Can you change the name of an adopted cat?
Yes. An adopted or rescued cat adjusts well to a new name, especially if it's short and always paired with positive moments (mealtime, cuddles, playtime). Expect one to two weeks of gentle repetition before they respond to it.
