Last Updated: 7 months ago
Looking to add a touch of whimsy and humor to your feline companion’s name?
Punny cat names offer a delightful way to showcase your creativity while bringing a smile to everyone’s face.
A pun is “the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.”
These clever and witty monikers not only reflect your cat’s unique personality but also serve as a great conversation starter.
We’ll explore the world of punny cat names, providing you with a plethora of purrfect options to consider for your male and female furry friends.
Punny Cat Names For Males
- Charles Lickens
- Francis Scott Key Fitz-Feral
- Hunter S. Tomcat
- J.R.R. Tolkitten
- Purrnest Hemingway
- William Shakespurr
- British Royal Family:
- Prince Williameow, Duke of Cambridge
- Paw and Tailer
- Ricky Purrvais
- Butch Catsidy
- Dalai Clawma
- Fuzz Aldrin
- Giacomo Catsanova
- Hairy Houdini
- Juan Pounce de Leon
- Meowses
- Nicolaus Catpernicus
- Pablo Picatso
- Paw Revere
- Pope John Paw II
- Bing Clawsby
- Bob Meowly
- Cat Cobain
- Conway Kitty
- David Meowie
- Elvis Catsley
- Frank Catra
- Jerry Flea Lewis
- Kitten Rock
- Kitty Cudi
- Lionel Itchy
- Notorious C.A.T.
- Paw McCartney
- Abraham Lynxin
- Barrack Obameow
- Dwight D. Eisenpurr
- Fidel Catstro
- Genghis Khat
- Henry Hissinger
- Jimmy Catter
- Pawnald Trump
- Vladimir Purrtin
- Winston Furchill
- Billy Bobtail Thornton
- Brad Kitt
- Cat Damon
- Catrick Swayze
- Colin Furrell
- George Cloonflea
- Jean-Luc Picat
- Jude Paw
- Leonardo DiCatrio
- Levar Purrton
- Neil Catrick Harris
- Paw Newman
- Tobey Catguire
- William Catner
- Television/Movie Characters:
- Bob Scratchit (A Christmas Carol)
- Catticus Finch (To Kill A Mockingbird)
- Darth Meowl (Star Wars)
- Doctor Mew (Doctor Who)
- Don Drapurr (Mad Men)
- Ferris Mewler (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
- Hairy Potter
- Holden Clawfield (Catcher in the Rye)
- Luke Skywhisker (Star Wars)
- Mr. Meowgi (The Karate Kid)
- Ron Fleasley (Harry Potter)
- Ron Furgandy (Anchorman)
- Santa Claws
- Cat Sajak
- Meoward Stern
- Ryan Fleacrest
- Television News Anchors:
- Anderson Pooper
- Walter Cron-Cat
Punny Cat Names For Females
- Emily Lickinson
- J.K. Meowing
- Jane Pawsten
- Cat Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge
- Catty Griffin
- Tina Spay
- Cindy Clawford
- Clawdia Schiffer
- Cat Benatar
- Catsy Cline
- Catti LaBelle
- Debbie Hairy
- Fleyonce Knowles
- Kitty Perry
- Mariah Hairy
- Meowley Cyrus
- Sinead O’Collar
- TayRoar Swift
- Hillary Kitten
- Margaret Scratcher
- Ruth Bader Ginspurr
- Sarah Pawlin
- Cat Winslet
- Catalie Portman
- Demi Meower
- Drew Hairymore
- Flea Michele
- Fleas Witherspoon
- Jennispurr Aniston
- Oprah Whisker
- Pawdrey Hepburn
- Puma Thurman
- Teri Scratcher
- Blanche Deverpaw (The Golden Girls)
- Buffy the Mouse Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Catnip Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
- Juliet Catulet (Romeo & Juliet)
- Kitty Poppins (Mary Poppins)
- Lara Clawft (Tomb Raider)
- Purrmione Granger (Harry Potter)
- Tabbytha Stevens (Bewitched)
- The Little Meowmaid (The Little Mermaid)
Clever Cat names For Males
- Alden
- Alfred
- Apollo
- Aristotle
- Cato
- Conroy
- Dante
- Darwin
- Dexter
- Einstein
- Frasier
- Galileo
- Hakim
- Hugo
- Johann
- Mendel
- Monet
- Nestor
- Newton
- Quinn
- Rainier
- Redmond
- Sheldon
- Sherlock
- Socrates
- Solomon
- Winston
Clever Cat names For Females
- Abbey
- Agatha
- Akilah
- Annalise
- Athena
- Beatrix
- Cassidy
- Dara
- Dorothy
- Fahima
- Galena
- Gemma
- Harriet
- Hermione
- Jinx
- Kayla
- Mackenzie
- Minerva
- Pallas
- Posey
- Rosalind
- Sage
- Sonia
- Sophia
- Sorcha
- Velma
- Willa
- Winifred
Wrap-Up
In the world of cat lovers, punny names have become a popular choice, adding a lighthearted and playful element to the naming process.
By embracing these clever wordplay names, you not only create a special bond with your feline companion but also bring joy and laughter to those who encounter your cat’s unique name.
So, go ahead and unleash your creativity, and let your cat’s name be a testament to the fun and pun-filled journey of being a cat owner.
Can you think of any other clever cat names? How about punny cat names? Share below!
Deanna is a passionate cat lover and freelance writer. She lives with her Chi dog and a ragdoll cat. When she’s not writing, Deanna loves listening to country music or watching Dancing With The Stars.
What an amazing list of cat names ! I have 2 cats and they already have names but we are planning to get a 3rd one and I will definitely use a name from this list !
There are some GREAT names on here! I especially love Aristotle, Elvis Catsley and Catsy Cline.
These names are too cute. Now i just need a cat! Thanks for sharing these adorable names! (:
We adopted a kitten that was feral and just 2 weeks old last year. I spent two months deciding on a name for our kitty. He’s a combination of Houdini, a cobra, moray eel, and Tasmanian devil. Finally, settled on Taz as SHE turned into a HE at 8 weeks and Cora wasn’t going to fly.
I will share this post with my daughter, she is a cat lover. Hers are Beau and Rose.
I love the punny ones – they are great! When I was a child our cat was called Gemma.
These are so cute!!! I love cats! I lost mine a few weeks ago, he was amazing, his name was Mowey.
OMG, thosew ere so cute and adorable names. I love them all, and Bob Meowly makes me laugh haha
I would go for clever cat names. Dexter for a male cat and Jinx for a female one if I had cats. They sound cute.
I wanted to name one of my new kitties Claude/Clawed, but I picked out 2 girls! Great list!