101+ Male Cat Names Ideas
Published: Last updated: by Jessi LarsonNeed some inspiration to find the perfect name for your boy cat? With so many options, it’s tough to know where to start. Do you go with an elegant male cat name, like Theodore or Winston? Or a funny name such as Dude or Chuck Norris?
Here’s a fun chart to get the juices flowing and help you find the male cat name that’s right for you and your new pet.
Top Male Cat Names
Here are some of the top male cat names, chosen by the users of our site each year. For even more top cat names take a look at the full list.
- Apollo
- Binx
- Bear
- Simba
- Milo
- Axel
- Loki
- Cosmo
- Bandit
- Atlas
- Biscuit
- Blaze
- Finn
- Arlo
- Admiral
- Archie
- Yoshi
- Felix
- Orion
- Nyx
Cute Male Cat Names
- Bailey
- Barney
- Buster
- Casper
- Charlie
- Chewie
- Ernie
- Jasper
- Jonesy
- Opie
- Oscar
- Rascal
- Romeo
- Seuss
- Toby
Funny Boy Cat Names
- Bacon
- Chuck Norris
- Dude
- Grumpy Cat
- Mr. Bigglesworth
- Mr. Jinx
- Pee Wee
- Ricky Bobby
- Scat Cat
- Squirt
- Taco
Nerdy Boy Cat Names
- Byte
- Chip
- Data
- Dilbert
- Einstein
- Frodo
- Gandalf
- Spock
- Widget
- Woz
- Yoda
Check out our full list of nerdy cat names
Badass Boy Cat Names
- Admiral
- Bandit
- Brutus
- Duke
- Hunter
- Maximus
- Rambo
- Shadow
- Tank
- Thor
- Tito
- Trooper
- Vinnie
Famous Boy Cat Names
- Boots
- Figaro
- Garfield
- Heathcliff
- Lucky
- Mittens
- Oliver
- Tigger
- Salem
- Simba
- Socks
- Whiskers
Sports Boy Cat Names
- Ace
- Buddy
- Champ
- Jordan
- Maverick
- Mulligan
- Schooner
- Scout
- Tiger
- Trooper
- Wrigley
Friendly Boy Cat Names
- Binx
- Brewster
- Bud
- Chester
- Elmo
- Gismo
- Huckleberry
- Huey
- Leo
- Max
- Meeko
- Ollie
- Patches
- Skip
- Thomas
- Willie
Elegant Boy Cat Names
- Ashton
- Berkeley
- Charleston
- Desmond
- Francois
- Frederick
- Gatsby
- Harris
- Harlowe
- Princeton
- Redford
- Thodore
- Winston
International Boy Cat Names
- Dante
- Gustav
- Fritz
- Klaus
- Luigi
- Ole
- Pablo
- Pascal
- Pedro
- Ronaldo
- Sebastian
- Shemus
- Sven
Food Male Cat Names
- Angus
- Bacon
- Cheddar
- Cheeto
- Hershey
- Jellybean
- Nacho
- Oreo
- Peanut
- Pickles
- Twinkie
- Twix
If we’re getting close but you need to look at a few more names, try our fun cat name generator for more.
Bonus: 4 tips for teaching your cat its name
Once you settle on an option you like, it’s time to teach it to your cat. This might seem like a daunting task, but don’t fret — cats are actually very trainable. Just following these 4 easy steps.
- Keep saying it
OK, this might seem obvious, but how many times do you say someone’s name when you’re talking to them? Do you say your friend’s name over and over in a conversation? Probably not, and the same likely goes for your animal. In the early stages, remember to repeat his or her name over and over again so they recognize the sound of it. Make sure you say it when you’re holding your cat, playing with him or some other sort of positive behavior. - Provide exciting rewards
Pick out a treat, whether it’s a piece of tuna, a tiny bit of chicken or a kernel of cat food, and then call your cat over. When your furball joins you, reward him or her with the treat. Continue to do this and mix up the treats each time to keep your kitty off guard. This provides positive reinforce of their name. - Don’t say it in anger
When your cat does something bad, resist the urge to yell its name, especially in the beginning. By doing this, you’re correlating anger with the cat’s name, and they’ll think it’s a bad thing. Cat’s have an acute sense of hearing and are good at recognizing tones, so try to be even and consistent. - No nicknames in the beginning
As fun as it is to give your cat a nickname, don’t do it, at least when your first take them home. They’ll be trying to learn their name and don’t need to be confused by another one. Later on you can incorporate a fun nickname, but just make sure they clearly recognize their regular name first.
