235+ Famous Cat Names

Check out the ultimate guide to famous cat names. We’ve rounded up 235+ well-known cats from cartoons, movies, TV shows, literature, and more!

Guide to Famous Cat Names

Cats are considered one of the most popular pets in the world. Because of this, it’s no wonder why so many appear in popular entertainment or history books.

Our guide to famous cat names includes domestic cats plus larger felines like lions, tigers, and so forth.

With 235+ ideas, you’re sure to find the inspiration you’re looking for.

Famous Cartoon Cat Names

Many engaging and entertaining cartoon cats have appeared in movies, TV shows, comics, and more.

You’ll likely recognize many of these famous cartoon cat names, like Garfield, Simba, and Tigger. There are lots of other cartoon cats to consider, too.

Read through this list and see if any are right for your new friend.

• Garfield – The orange cat star of Garfield
• Heathcliff – Heathcliff
• Felix – Felix the Cat
• Tom – Tom and Jerry
• Hello Kitty – Hello Kitty
• Sylvester – Looney Tunes character
• Tigger – Winnie the Pooh
• Simba – The Lion King
• Nala – The Lion King
• Mufasa – The Lion King
• Scar – The Lion King
• Scratchy – The Simpsons
• Stimpy – The Ren & Stimpy Show
• Nermal – Garfield
• Arlene – Garfield
• Figaro – Pinocchio
• Puss in Boots – Shrek
• Hobbes – Calvin and Hobbes
• Lucifer – Cinderella
• Oliver – Oliver & Company
• Cheshire Cat – Alice in Wonderland
• Bagheera – The Jungle Book
• Shere Khan – The Jungle Book
• Rajah – Aladdin
• Alex – Madagascar
• Diego – Ice Age
• Si – Lady and the Tramp
• Am – Lady and the Tramp
• Azrael – The Smurfs
• Meowth – Pokemon
• Snowball – The Simpsons
• Clawhauser – Zootopia
• Leodore Lionheart – Zootopia
• Lion-O – ThunderCats
• The Pink Panther – The Pink Panther
• Tai Lung – Kung Fu Panda
• Master Tigress – Kung Fu Panda
• Mittens – Bolt
• Luna – Sailor Moon
• Artemis – Sailor Moon
• Diana – Sailor Moon
• Mr. Kitty – South Park
• Princess Carolyn – Bojack Horseman
• Prince John – Robin Hood
• Dragon – Toy Story 4
• Sgt. Tibbs – 101 Dalmatians
• King Leonidas – Bedknobs and Broomsticks
• Fritz – Fritz the Cat
• CatDog – CatDog
• Penelope Pussycat – Looney Tunes character
• Top Cat (TC) – Top Cat
• Snagglepuss – Hanna-Barbera character
• Tony the Tiger – cereal mascot
• Mr. Jinks – The Huckleberry Hound Show
• Sagwa – Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
• Jiji – Kiki’s Delivery Service
• Cringer – He-Man
• Klondike Kat – Underdog
• Sebastian – Josie and the Pussycats

The Aristocats Names

The 1970 Disney movie The Aristocats revolves around a family of cats and their friends. Their names provide excellent inspiration for famous cat names.

• Duchess
• Thomas O’Malley
• Toulouse
• Marie
• Berlioz
• Scat Cat
• Shun Gon
• Hit Cat
• Peppo
• Billy Boss

If you like these ideas, explore more Aristocats names.

More Names from The Lion King

The most popular characters from The Lion King are noted above, but many other cats have appeared in the subsequent movies. Their names provide a unique alternative to those of the most popular characters.

• Sarabi
• Zira
• Kovu
• Kiara
• Sarafina
• Cheetata
• Cheetato
• Nuka
• Vitani
• Kion
• Fuli
• Zuri
• Tiifu
• Askari
• Rani
• Baliyo
• Surak
• Janna
• Sãhasí
• Ãnanda
• Shabaha
• Kasi
• Imara
• Tazama

There are lots more Disney ideas where that came from! Explore more Disney cat names.

Famous Cat Names in Movies

Cats have also graced our movie screens since the dawn of film. These famous cat names are another excellent option for your feline friend.

Some movies are brand new; others have been around for decades. You may remember these films and their famous cats, while some may be new to you.

Ultimately, you’ll find lots of inspiration in the ideas below.

• Binx – Hocus Pocus
• D.C. – That Darn Cat!
• Mr. Jinx – Meet the Parents
• Mr. Bigglesworth – Austin Powers
• Milo – The Adventures of Milo and Otis
• Sassy – Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
• Jonesey – Alien
• Goose – Captain Marvel
• Snowbell – Stuart Little
• Meowthra – The Lego NINJAGO Movie
• Kitten – Keanu
• Butch – The Shrinking Man
• Duchess – Babe
• Ulysses – Inside Llewyn Davis
• Winkie – Escape to Witch Mountain
• Pyewacket – Bell, Book, and Candle
• Dandelo – The Fly
• Floyd – Ghost
• Elsa – Born Free
• The Cowardly Lion – The Wizard of Oz
• Lion – The Wiz
• Leo – the MGM lion
• Baby – Bringing Up Baby
• Richard Parker – Life of Pi
• Cat – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
• Mr. Bitey – Kick-Ass
• Kitten – Trainspotting
• Charlie – Charlie the Lonesome Cougar
• Tao – The Incredible Journey
• Buttercup – The Hunger Games
• Jake – The Cat From Outer Space
• Jersey – Can You Ever Forgive Me
• Thomasina – The Three Lives of Thomasina
• Tonto – Harry and Tonto
• General – Cat’s Eye
• Bob – A Street Cat Named Bob
• Ruh – The Beastmaster
• Jasmine – Secondhand Lions
• Rhubarb – Rhubarb
• Marty – Elle
• Mr. Tinkles – Cats & Dogs
• Mochi – Big Hero 6

Famous Cat Names from TV Shows

TV is another avenue for famous cat names. The following felines are featured on the top shows throughout time.

Have you watched any of these TV shows? Or do you like any of these options? Then, check out the list and see!

• Salem – Sabrina the Teenage Witch
• Daniel Tiger – Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
• Henrietta Pussycat – Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
• Lucky – ALF
• Zazzles – The Big Bang Theory
• Little Murray Sparkles – Sesame Street
• Lord Tubbington – Glee
• Mr. Puss – Glee
• Miss Kitty Fantastico – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Fluffy cat – The Brady Bunch
• Toonces – Saturday Night Live
• Bagpuss – Bagpuss
• Benjamin Cat – Impractical Jokers
• Charley cat – Marmaduke
• Cool Cat – Pee-Wee’s Playhouse
• Isis – Star Trek: The Original Series
• Spot – Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Monkey – Perry Mason
• Kitty – The Closer
• Muffin – Barney & Friends
• Mimsie – MTM Enterprises Logo
• Mrs. Paw – Big Barn Farm
• Muffy – Shipping Wars

Famous Cat Names in Literature

As you explore options for your furry friend, don’t forget about famous cat names in literature.

Many colorful cat characters have graced the pages of books, either as main characters or the supporting cast.

Harry Potter Cat Names

Harry Potter, one of the most beloved book series of all time, features many colorful cats. Some are purebred, and others are half cat and half kneazle, a magical beast.

• Crookshanks – Harry Potter series
• Mrs. Norris – Harry Potter series
• Fuzzclaw – Harry Potter series
• Mr. Tibbles – Harry Potter series
• Mr. Paws – Harry Potter series
• Tufty – Harry Potter series
• Snowy – Harry Potter series

Do you love the Harry Potter series? Then explore more Harry Potter cat names.

More Literature Cat Names

Let’s explore even more kitten name ideas. These names make perfect picks if you’re a bookworm who loves to read.

And even if you don’t like any of these names, you could find a new book you’d like to check out!

• Aslan – The Chronicles of Narnia
• Church – Pet Sematary
• Buttercup – The Hunger Games
• Ginger – The Last Battle
• Aristotle – The Nine Lives of Aristotle
• Tom Kitten – The Tale of Tom Kitten 
• Miss Moppet – The Tale of Tom Kitten 
• Mittens – The Tale of Tom Kitten 
• Tabitha Twitchit – The Tale of Tom Kitten
• Dinah – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
• Firestar – Warriors books
• Ginger – The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
• Greebo – Discworld
• Pluto – The Black Cat
• Kitsa – The Indian in the Cupboard
• Maurice – The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents 
• Pixel – The Cat Who Walks Through Walls 
• Ribby – The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan
• Sampson – The Church Mice series
• Sprockets – Mission to Universe 
• Pluto – The Black Cat
• Harry Cat – The Cricket in Times Square
• Behemoth – The Master and Margarita
• Bangs – Sam, Bangs and Moonshine
• Carbonel – Carbonel: the King of the Cats
• Fiddle – Charmed Life
• Murr – The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr
• Ribby – The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan

Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats

Famous author T.S. Eliot released a collection of poems about felines in 1939 called Book of Practical Cats. The following characters could provide inspiration when naming your new pet.

• Alonzo 
• Bombalurina
• Bustopher Jones
• Cat Morgan
• Coricopat
• Electra
• Great Rumpus Cat 
• Griddlebone
• Growltiger
• Jellylorum
• Jennyanydots
• Macavity
• Mr. Mistoffelees
• Mungojerrie
• Munkustrap
• Old Deuteronomy
• Rum Tum Tugger
• Rumpelteazer
• Skimbleshanks

Famous Cat Names in History

Continuing ideas for famous cat names, let’s look at some of the most well-known felines in real life. The cats on this list are recognized for many different reasons, from entertaining others online to serving the most powerful and influential people in the world.

• Grumpy Cat – famous cat on the internet
• Tardar Sauce – the real name of Grumpy Cat
• Chief Mouser – official resident cat of the United Kingdom Prime Minister
• Mačak – Nikola Tesla’s cat
• Snowball – Ernest Hemingway’s cat
• Félicette – the first cat in space
• Unsinkable Sam – WWII cat
• Ta-Miu – companion of Crown Prince Thutmose in Egypt
• Cream Puff  – oldest cat in history (he lived 34 years)
• Colonel Meow – a Guinness world record holder for longest fur
• Ted Nude-Gent – the real name of the hairless cat that plays Mr. Bigglesworth in Austin Powers

Presidential Cats

Presidential dogs may get all the attention, but many cats have “served in office” as well. The following list notes the United States president and the cat – or cats – that have accompanied him to the Oval Office.

Abraham Lincoln

• Tabby
• Dixie

Theodore Roosevelt

• Slippers
• Tom Quartz

Woodrow Wilson

• Mittens
• Puffins

Calvin Coolidge

• Bounder
• Tiger
• Mud
• Tiger
• Blacky

John F. Kennedy

• Tom Kitten

Gerald Ford

• Shan

Jimmy Carter

• Misty Malarky Ying Yang

Ronald Reagan

• Cleo
• Sara

Bill Clinton

• Socks

George W. Bush

• India

Final Thoughts: Famous Cat Names

When it comes to picking out cat names, sometimes tried and true is best. Famous cat names are fun options because many people will instantly recognize the name and enjoy the nostalgia.

The name can come from your favorite cartoon, movie, book, or history. Of course, cats are incredibly popular characters, so there is no shortage of inspiration.

As you hunt for names, take note of any ideas that stick out. It could be your favorite famous cat, one you just remembered, or an entirely new one.

You can either write it down or use the heart icon to the left of each name.

When you find the right name, you’ll know it! Good luck in your name search, and enjoy this time with your new pet.

Need More Name Ideas?

Are you looking for additional ideas? Try out our cat name generator for even more options. It allows you to sort by your favorite themes and styles, which will lead to the perfect name for your new pet.

Give it a whirl and see if you can find the right moniker for your feline friend.

You may also love these ideas:

• Disney cat names
• Superhero cat names
• Video game cat names

References

• Ranker (www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/cartoons-and-comics-best-cats)
• Paste Magazine (pastemagazine.com/movies/movie-cats/100-most-iconic-cats-in-movies/#93-fritz-fritz-the-cat)
• Newsweek (www.newsweek.com/biden-will-add-legacy-history-presidential-cats-1551624)
• Purina (www.purina.co.uk/articles/cats/behaviour/common-questions/famous-cats-in-history)
• PetHelpful (https://pethelpful.com/cats/10-of-the-Most-Famous-Cats-in-History)

We dug deep and compiled a list of famous cats that are readily recognizable and a whole lot of fun.

Jessi Larson

Jessi is a marketing strategist for Fortune 50 companies who loves to research and write about pets. She enjoys finding cool new cat names, researching the best products, learning more about cat breeds and sharing tips with other pet parents.