Christmas Cat Names
Last updated: by Kyle LarsonAre you looking for Christmas cat names? We’ve got 125+ great name ideas for the holiday season!
Maybe you got a new kitty as a Christmas present and want a joyful, merry, and bright name. Or perhaps you just love the Christmas holiday and are looking for a unique name.
Either way, you’ll find that these names are fun, unique and keep you in the holiday spirit all year round!
We’ve pulled together a few lists, from our favorite Christmas movies and stories to winter weather and our favorite foods and much more. Enjoy and happy holidays!
Christmas Cat Names from Christmas Characters
There’s nothing quite like the stories that come along with Christmas. From tales of Santa to books like A Christmas Carol to fantastic movies like Elf and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there are tons of unique name ideas.
Take a look through these Christmas cat name ideas inspired by our favorite characters and see if any fit your new furbaby.
- Blitzen
- Bob Cratchit
- Buddy the Elf
- Charlie Brown
- Cindy Lou Who
- Clark Griswold
- Claus
- Comet
- Cousin Eddie
- Cupid
- Dancer
- Dasher
- Donner
- Drummer
- Ebenezer
- Elf
- Fezziwig
- Frosty
- Grinch
- Jack Skellington
- Jacob Marley
- Krampus
- Kringle
- Kris
- Midnight
- Olaf
- Prancer
- Ralphie
- Rudolph
- Rudy (short for Rudolph)
- Santa
- Saint Nick
- Scrooge
- Tiny Tim
- Vixen
Seasonal Christmas Cat Names
Another great source of name ideas takes inspiration from seasonal items like Christmas decorations, holiday greetings, songs, and more!
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and these names will keep the holiday joy going for all 365 days on the calendar.
- Bell
- Bows
- Carol
- Cheer
- Coal
- Eve
- Feliz
- Garland
- Glitter
- Holly
- Ivy
- Jingle Bell
- Jolly
- Merry
- Mistletoe
- Noel
- Partridge
- Poinsettia
- Ribbon
- Silver Bell
- Stocking
- Tinsel
- Twinkle
- Yule
- Wreath
Winter Christmas Cat Names
When you think about Christmas, snow often comes to mind. Even for those with warm weather year-round, the winter weather represents Christmas time. (Even if it’s only fake snow, a trip to the mountains, or scenes in movies.)
Winter weather has a strong tie to the Christmas season, and this can provide excellent inspiration for cat names.
- Aspen
- Blizzard
- Boots
- Chilly
- Crystal
- Flurry
- Frostine
- Frosty
- Ice
- Icicle
- Icy
- Igloo
- Jack Frost
- Mittens
- Mr Freeze
- North
- Polar
- Snowball
- Snowdrop
- Snowflake
- Snow Man
- Snowy
- Tundra
- Winter
Spiritually Inspired Cat Names
For those looking to celebrate the spiritual side of the Christmas story, we’ve got you covered.
The holiday’s religious origins are an excellent place to look for unique Christmas cat names that pay tribute to the special season while honoring the root reason we gather.
Here are a few ideas that tie into the holiday’s spiritual heritage.
- Angel
- Baby
- Bethlehem
- Charity
- David
- Faith
- Glory
- Gloria
- Hope
- Joseph
- Joy
- King
- Mary
- Miracle
- Myrrh
- Noel
- Star
Seasonal Food & Drink Cat Names
There’s nothing quite like the food, drinks, and dessert that grace our tables during Christmas. For many people, that’s the best part of the holidays!
We want to think that calories don’t count this time of year. So don’t worry about the 470 calories in a mint mocha frappuccino or the 315 calories in some pumpkin pie during this festive celebration. The holiday season only comes once a year!
Calories aside, the holidays are a time to indulge in delicious foods while enjoying the company of family and friends. This serves us well as we look at Christmas cat names.
- Brandy
- Candy Cane
- Chestnut
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Cranberry
- Custard
- Fruitcake
- Ginger
- Hammy
- Marshmallow
- Mince (as in mince pie)
- Mint
- Nog
- Nutmeg
- Nutcracker
- Peppermint Patty
- Pudding
- Pumpkin Pie
- Rum / Rummy
- Spice
- Sugar
- Sugar Plum
- Vanilla
Conclusion: Christmas Cat Names
Christmas cat names are great for those who have a special place in their heart for the holidays.
This includes people who start listening to Christmas music in August, have all their shopping done by November, and watch every single Hallmark holiday movie ever made.
Or, if you got your cat during the holiday season, Christmas cat names are a great way to remember this special occasion.
Christmas and cats bring so much joy and happiness into our lives, so why not combine the two with Christmas cat names?
Suggestions for Christmas Cat Names?
Let us know in the comments below if you have any other excellent holiday cat name ideas that we missed.
We love hearing from readers and use your ideas to keep our site fresh and full of the absolute best cat names.
More Cat Name Ideas
If you’ve reviewed the Christmas cat names above and want to keep searching, don’t worry – we have many more names to choose from.
Our site includes thousands of the best cat names on the planet, so we guarantee you’ll find a name you love!
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I can’t choose in between cinnamon or mittens
Fig, Olive, Isabella (from a French Christmas song), Dove, Belle, Berry