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Get ready to laugh because of the funniest cat names ever for you today!
Cats are among the most hilarious creatures on the planet.
Not a day goes by that my own Alex the Fuzz doesn’t do something to completely crack me up.
It seems fitting to honor their hilarious antics with an equally witty name, doesn’t it?
If you need some ideas for your new kitty, check out these top 90 funniest cat names!
Trending Funny Cat Names
My grandfather was the king of puns, so whenever I see a good one, it reminds me of him. Some of my favorite funny cat names include:
- Catastrophe – hilarious because the word already contains “cat,” and my kitties have been known to cause a few major catastrophes themselves!
- Angelicat Huston – Inspired by the actress who played, among other things, Morticia in The Addams Family movie
- Catatonic – for that kitty who spends an inordinate amount of time napping!
- Catzilla – a spin on Godzilla.
- Catsy Cline – pun for singer Patsy Cline
- Cat Damon – for the kitty who is as handsome as Matt Damon!
- iCat – for rabid Apple fans!
- The Cat Formerly Known as Purr-ince – You may want to just shorten it to Purr-ince!
- Americat – a patriotic pun!
- Catabunga
- The Great Catsby – a play on The Great Gatsby, of course.
- Catticus Finch – a twist on Atticus from To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Furmione – from Hermione of Harry Potter.
- Hairy Potter
- F. Scott Catzgerald – from F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of the aforementioned Great Gatsby.
- Poe – perfect for a dark and “stormy” cat!
- Agatha Chriscat – based on Agatha Christie, the famous mystery writer.
- Hercule Purrot – pronounced “purr-row,” one of Agatha Christie’s most famous detectives
- Cat Kerouac – Jack Kerouac was one of the most famous writers of the Beat Generation.
- Furlock Holmes – from one of the other greatest detectives of all time, Sherlock Holmes.
Funny Cat Names from Literature
While the above are clever spins on literary characters and writers, these are actual character names that just make funny cat names.
- Behemoth – perfect for a large cat breed like the Maine Coon!
- Dinah – the name of Alice’s cat in Alice in Wonderland
- Crookshanks – Hermione’s cat in Harry Potter
- Mrs. Norris – Argus Filch’s cat in Harry Potter, she always seems to know when you’re up to no good!
- Puck – from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Red Herring – not a character, per se, but a very important plot device in mystery novels
- Bombalurina – from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot
- Captain Wow – from The Game of Rat and Dragon
- Fritti Tailchaser – from Tailchaser’s Song
- Greebo – from Discworld
Funny Cat Names Inspired by Songs
- Furtunate Son – Fans of Creedence Clearwater Revival;get this one!
- Catsbah – As in, Rock the Casbah by the Clash.
- Bluebird – from the Bruce Springsteen Song
- Gypsy – from the Fleetwood Mac song.
- Jinx – from Hijinx, but Heart
- Queenie – from Little Queenie by The Rolling Stones
- Rigby – from Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles
- Beast – from Beast of Burden, again by the Rolling Stones
- Frisco – from Mean Old Frisco by Eric Clapton
- Sassafras – from the Greenday song by the same name.
Funny Cat Names Inspired By movies
- The Furminator – from Terminator (not to be confused with the grooming tool).
- Kitty Kitty Bang Bang – from the old movie, Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang
- Catbaret – from the musical, Caberet
- Cat-22 – inspired by Catch-22 (although this could also fit under book-inspired punny cat names)
- Catsablanca – I think this one is pretty obvious, but if not, it’s from Casablanca!
- Prince of Purrsia – inspired by Prince of Persia
- Catsper – from Casper, the Friendly Ghost
- Catatouille – inspired by Ratatouille
- Catsanova – based on Casanova, a great name for a really lovey male cat!
- Catman – inspired by Batman.
Funny Cat Names Inspired By Food
- KitKat
- Alflalfa
- Bacon Bit
- Chowder
- Kittles (instead of Skittles)
- Sushi
- Spuds
- Tooties
- Twinkie
- Waffles
Unique Funny Cat Names
These funniest cat names don’t really fit into any of the above categories, but they still crack me up!
- Sir Purrs Alot
- Twinkle Toes
- Alexander the Fuzz (my cat’s name, a spin on Alexander the Great, and also from my son’s middle name)
- Winky-Tink
- Fred (because seriously, a cat named Fred is just funny!)
- The Flash (perfect for a super speedy kitty!)
- Milkshake (a good name for a white kitty)
- Dog (this would actually be fitting for Alex, since he thinks he’s a dog!)
- Cue-ball (great for a hairless Sphinx cat)
- Gizmo (just don’t feed him after midnight, or he’ll become Gremlin)
- Kilobyte (perfect for tiny cats) or Gigabyte (for big cats)
- Ninsha (the Japanese word for ninja)
- Mau (the Egyptian word for cat is fitting because cats were worshiped in Ancient Egypt)
- Schrodinger
- Spaz
Famous Funny Cat Names
- Doughboy – at the end of the television commercials, the Pillsbury Doughboy lets out a slight giggle when his tummy is poked.
- Frankenstein – is a tall, intelligent creature, with a square head, that was created by a young scientist.
- Gonzo – is known for his slightly strange stunt performances.
- Wookie – if you’re a Star Wars fan, then you likely already know what a Wookiee is.
- Cat Damon – why not give your kitty a hilariously “punny” name that celebrates the Boston actor?
- Diva – a diva is originally defined as a successful female opera singer.
- Lioness – a lioness is, of course, a female lion.
- Miss Americat – Miss America is an ideal name for a female cat who likes to walk around the house like she is starring in a beauty pageant.
- Prudence – is one of history’s most powerful witches.
- She-ra – if you grew up in the 80s, you know that She-Ra is the powerful twin sister of He-Man.
- Bubbles – is the ideal name for a cat who has a bubbly, lively personality.
- Dizzy – is a humorous name for a cat who is not exactly the brightest bulb in the bunch.
- Giggles – is a funny name for a cat with a high-pitched laugh (meow).
- Hairball – is a comical name for a cat who experiences regular hairballs.
- Cameow – this is a clever name for a kitty who spends a lot of time hiding.
There are so many great hilarious names out there, but these are my picks for the top 90 funniest cat names ever!
Wrap-Up
Choosing a funny cat name can add an extra dose of joy and entertainment to your feline companion’s personality.
From clever puns and witty wordplay to downright hilarious choices, the possibilities are endless.
Whether you prefer a name that elicits a chuckle or a full-blown belly laugh, the funniest cat names are sure to bring a smile to your face and brighten your days.
So, go ahead, unleash your creativity, and find the perfect comical moniker that reflects your cat’s unique charm.
Remember, laughter is the best medicine, and with a funny cat name, you’re guaranteed to have endless moments of amusement and delight.
How about you? What are some of the funniest cat names you’ve ever heard? Share below!
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Nicole is one of the writers here on CatVills. She’s been a cat lover most of her life and-at one point- counted five felines as part of her family. Today, she’s proud cat mom to two indoor kitties and caregiver for a slew of ferals.
These are some hilarious cat names! I love the pun ones the best. It’s great to have a sense of humor.
“Catastrohe” is a great name, especially if said cat was destructive. Whoever came up with Cat Damon and Catsy Cline are geniuses!
I love “punny” animal names. My daughter is getting a cat for her new apartment next school year and I’m pretty sure Crookshanks will be the name of her new furry friend.
We have had some doozies in our day as well. We had a female cat named “Goat” because she had a little goatee beard. We also had a boy cat named “Woman” because he got very verbal if anyone talked loud or made noise while he was trying to sleep. I love creative cat names.
So funny some of these. Our cat names are pretty boring. We have a Charley, Tigger and Roo. Next time I’ll be more creative!
Our solid white cat was named Vanna White. She had the cutest personality.
We named our male calico Capt. Fishipants.
I named one of my cats Brillo, because as a kitten he looked like a walking Brillo pad. His brother was named Freddy, although originally I had wanted to call him Fraidy Cat. It worked out for the best, because Freddy was the friendliest, mellowest, most unafraid cat ever.
One of our cats is named Al E Catpone
We have a cat and we named it covy because of covid-19, we may change it because I think it is rude to name cat after a serious virus that is not a happy thing.
cool, I hope you change it
cool, I hope you change it
I currently have a cat named Jaspurr, and had one who has since gone to kitty heaven, named Purrcy. Both of them could be heard purring from across the room!
Great names! Our new, young, cat walked into our lives (house) and doesn’t seem to want to leave. He is regal, big, and loud. Our old boy cat, Grissom, is not fond of him but tolerates him. We named him Sir Lancelot (Lance) and often call him Sir Eats A lot, Sir Screams A lot, etc., but we may change his name to Havoc because he is a bloody mess maker in the cat boxes!
We had a tom that talked and talked. He wasn’t a meower but would talk to us in paragraphs. His name was Sir Gagsalot but we called him Gabby.
Our present cats are:
Rubi Cat — The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Ali Ct — A rescue cat (Alley Cat)
i suggest calling your cat STANDARD or of course Stan for short. this is based on the Finance institution
Standard and Paws.
My cats names are Cupcake, Dprinkles, Patches, Sox & Swirls.
Ain’t nothing more funny then my cat named macaroni 🤣 hes a flat faced Persian .
I named my little guy Metoo. His half brother is Mitten Kitten and is exactly one year older than Metoo. I named him Metoo because when he was about 6 weeks old he used to follow Mitten Kitten everywhere and they formed a strong bond. Metoo went to the Rainbow Bridge 6/21/2021 after he got ahold of a poisonous bug. I miss him.
My brown tabby is “Figknuckle”. because he just didn’t grow into his original “Pythagoras”
our cat is Muffin! She is a Tuxedo (but mainly white)