Animal Cat Names

This list of animal cat names is where the wild kingdom meets kitty creativity. Enjoy a unique category filled with names inspired by the animal kingdom, perfect for cats with a wild streak or those named after other adorable creatures. If you love animals and have a sharp sense of humor, take a look through this list!

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• Ant

  Named after tiny creatures, adding a quirky twist to feline monikers.
• Badger

  This moniker nods to nature's feisty, nocturnal digger in the weasel family.
• Bear

  Named after the big, furry creature from the wild.
• Beaver

  This furry critter's moniker makes a playful, nature-inspired pet title.
• Bee

  Named after buzzing insects, it's a playful choice for feline friends.
• Beetle

  Insects inspire many pet monikers, and this bug's no exception!
• Birdie

  Named after feathered friends, it's a playful twist for our feline pals.
• Boa

  Boa is a snake species, making it a wild, adventurous feline moniker.
• Bobcat

  Wild, fierce, and feline, it's a popular choice for pet prowlers!
• Buck

  He's named after a wild, strong deer, perfect for a feisty feline!
• Bug

  Insects inspire this quirky feline moniker, linking nature and pets.
• Bunny

  Named after a furry creature, it's a playful choice for felines.
• Cheetah

  Speedy spotted feline, famous from Tarzan, shares moniker with big cat species.
• Chickadee

  Named after a bird, it's a playful choice for feline friends.
• Colt

  Wild horses are called colts, making it a fun feline moniker!
• Cougar

  This fierce feline prowls North America, a true wildcat superstar!
• Crab

  This quirky moniker nods to a sea creature's scuttling movements.
• Cricket

  This name mimics the chirping sound made by the insect.
• Dingo

  This Aussie wild dog moniker makes a unique, adventurous feline title.
• Donkey

  Shrek's sidekick shares this moniker, making it a quirky pet label.
• Dove

  Birds are part of the animal kingdom, hence this feathery moniker.
• Drake

  He's named after a male duck, making him feathery cool!
• Duck

  Quirky pet owners often name felines after other species!
• Duckling

  This quirky moniker references a cute, fluffy water bird.
• Ducky

  Quackers are loved by felines, making this a purr-fectly fitting name!
• Falcon

  Birds of prey inspire strength and agility, just like cats!
• Fawn

  Fawns are young deer, making this name nature-inspired and cute!
• Finch

  Bird-inspired monikers are popular for our feline friends!
• Fish

  Naming cats after other creatures adds a whimsical twist.
• Flea

  This tiny bug-inspired moniker suits frisky, fast-moving felines perfectly!
• Flounder

  He's named after a fish, making him part of the wild kingdom!
• Fox

  Sly as a feline, it shares traits with our whiskered friends.
• Foxy

  Foxy refers to a clever, sly creature, just like a cat!
• Frog

  Naming your feline after another creature adds a quirky twist!
• Gator

  Named after a fierce reptile, it's perfect for a feisty feline!
• Gecko

  This quirky moniker nods to a small, scaly, wall-climbing reptile.
• Goose

  Named after a bird, it's a quirky choice for feline friends.
• Griffin

  Mythical beast origins make this feline moniker roar with fantastical charm!
• Guppy

  Named after a fish, it's perfect for a curious, adventurous feline.
• Hawk

  Birds of prey inspire strength and agility, perfect for feline friends!
• Hippo

  Named after a large, water-loving mammal, it's quirky and unexpected!
• Jaguar

  This sleek feline is a big cat species from the Americas!
• Jay

  Bird-inspired monikers are popular for our feline friends!
• Joey

  Kangaroos have joeys, and cats pounce like kangaroos!
• Kitty

  Kitty is a playful term for a young, domestic feline.
• Ladybug

  This cute moniker references a beloved, spotted garden critter.
• Lark

  Songbirds inspire this feline moniker, blending nature with playful curiosity.
• Leopard

  This spotted feline prowls in wild jungles, just like its domestic cousins!
• Lynx

  This feline shares its moniker with a wild, tuft-eared beast!
• Magpie

  Magpies are clever birds, perfect for a cunning feline!
• Mamba

  Mamba is a venomous snake, making it a wild, fierce feline moniker.
• Marlin

  He's named after a big, fast fish, making him a wild choice!
• Monkey

  Mimics playful nature and agility often associated with this jungle creature.
• Moose

  Naming cats after big, majestic creatures is a quirky trend!
• Mouse

  Mice are furry critters, making this name a playful, ironic choice.
• Newt

  Newt is a tiny amphibian, making it a quirky pet moniker.
• Panda

  Black and white fur mimics the look of a cuddly bear.
• Panther

  This sleek, black feline prowls jungles in popular culture and reality!
• Penguin

  This moniker nods to the waddling, tuxedo-clad bird species.
• Phoenix

  Rising from ashes, it mirrors a cat's mythical nine lives!
• Pigeon

  Bird-inspired monikers are popular for our feline friends!
• Piggy

  This moniker nods to our love for cute, chubby pets.
• Piglet

  Winnie the Pooh's tiny friend shares a moniker with farm critters.
• Pika

  This cute moniker references a small, furry mountain-dwelling mammal.
• Puma

  This fierce feline is a big cat native to the Americas!
• Raven

  This dark-feathered bird inspires mystery, perfect for a feline's nature.
• Ray

  He's named after the sleek, aquatic stingray!
• Roach

  This quirky moniker references a common, scuttling insect.
• Robin

  Bird-inspired monikers are popular for our feline friends!
• Roo

  Roo's a kangaroo from Winnie Pooh, making it a fun, furry choice!
• Rooster

  Cock-a-doodle-doo! This feisty fowl name suits adventurous feline personalities.
• Shark

  Named after a fierce sea creature, it's perfect for adventurous felines.
• Sheep

  Named for its fluffy coat, mimicking a woolly farm creature.
• Simba

  He's a lion from Disney's Lion King, and lions are big cats!
• Skunk

  This moniker references their shared nocturnal and solitary habits.
• Sparrow

  Birds are part of the wild kingdom, just like cats!
• Sphinx

  This mythical creature has a lion's body, hence the feline connection!
• Spider

  Arachnids intrigue many, making this feline moniker a quirky, captivating choice.
• Squid

  Inspired by marine life, it's a quirky choice for adventurous felines.
• Tiger

  Stripes and stealthy hunting skills link this big cat to felines.
• Toad

  Frogs are critters too, and Toad is a famous Mario character!
• Turkey

  Named after a bird, it's a playful nod to feline hunting instincts.
• Turtle

  Named after a slow-moving reptile, it's quirky for a quick cat!
• Unicorn

  Mythical creatures inspire whimsical pet monikers.
• Viper

  Snakes slither and hiss, just like a feisty feline on the prowl!
• Weasel

  Weasels are feisty, quick creatures, just like your playful kitty!
• Wolf

  Echoes wild nature, evoking images of feral felines prowling in moonlight.
• Wombat

  This quirky moniker nods to a cute, burrowing marsupial from Australia.
• Wren

  Named after a bird, it's a purr-fect fit for feathery feline friends!
• Zebra

  Striped safari dweller inspires adventurous feline monikers!

Animal Cat Names currently rank in 71st place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, animal cat names are rising in popularity with new cat owners. According to our stats, they are more fashionable than they were at the same time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.