100 Boy Cat Names That Are Simply Purr-Fect

We're not kitten: these boy cat names are winners!

Boy cat names for your new feline friend

Cats are pretty incredible creatures, and no two cats are the same. Some are extremely playful and love to spend time with other animals and humans, while others are more serious and make appearances around the house when they feel like it. Every cat has their own personality, and they should have a name that fits that personality.

This is especially true for boy cat names. There are plenty of funny cat names, adorable cat names, and popular cat names to choose from, but your little guy deserves a name that suites him well. Here are some of the best cat names for boy cats (and don’t worry—we didn’t forget about girl cat names!)

Most popular boy cat names

Want to name your kitty something everyone knows and loves? Here are 10 of the most popular boy cat names:

Oliver

Leo

Milo

Charlie

Simba

Max

Jack

Loki

Tiger

Jasper

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Cute boy cat names

If you’re looking for an adorable name, these boy cat names will make everyone say “awww”:

Sprinkles

Pebbles

Peanut

Mittens

Snowball

Muffin

Kiwi

Bubblegum

Chewie

Fluffy

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Unique boy cat names

Your cat is one in a million—here are some unique names to help him stand out:

Barley

Yoshi

Huey

Sox

Bangle

Domino

Gizmo

Muse

Caesar

Apollo

Reece

Flynn

Hugo

Oakley

Carson

Lennox

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Funny boy cat names

If you want to shine a light on your cat’s funny side, consider giving him one of these funny names:

Rascal

Pudge

Jigglypuff

Giggles

Paw Paw

Snagglepuss

Puss in Boots

Whiskers

Flapjack

Butterball

Spud

Chuckles

Freckles

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Boy names for black cats

Dark, mysterious—and simply adorable. Take a look at these great black cat names:

Salem

Binx

Mystic

Onyx

Shadow

Shade

Mystery

Coal

Midnight

Ozzy

Merlin

Astro

Zorro

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Boy names for gray cats

These names are sure to make your gray cat stand out:

Smokey

Smoke

Pepper

Thunder

Steel

Ash

Rocket

Grayson

Silver

Phantom

Mist

Stormy

Chrome

Sterling

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Boy names for orange cats

Orange you glad we included this list of cat names for your little guy?:

Tigger

Garfield

Pumpkin

Ginger

Sunny

Ember

Rusty

Carrot

Blaze

Goldie

Clay

Fuego

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Boy names for white cats

These names are pure and adorable—just like your white cat:

Frosty

Blanco

Ice

Snowy

Marble

Birch

Marshmallow

Alabaster

Aspen

Blizzard

Glacier

Yeti

Now that you know the cutest boy cat names, see if any of them overlap with the most popular boy dog names. Also, use these awesome DIY cat furniture ideas to make your cat feel right at home.

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Kelly Kuehn
Kelly Kuehn is an associate editor for Reader’s Digest covering entertainment, trivia and history. When she’s not writing you can find her watching the latest and greatest movies, listening to a true-crime podcast (or two), blasting ‘90s music and hiking with her dog, Ryker, throughout the Finger Lakes.