Badass Cat Names

Cats might be small, but that doesn't stop them having big personalities. And sometimes, a cute and fluffy name just won't cut it. Be bold, be brave, and give your kitty one of these truly badass cat names!

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• Acacia

  Symbolizes resilience and strength, just like warriors in African folklore.
• Admiral

  Commands respect and evokes images of naval power and authority.
• Agatha

  She's named after mystery queen Christie, with claws sharper than plot twists.
• Agnes

  She's named after a fearless, saintly queen from medieval times.
• Aida

  Opera heroine namesake, she's fierce, brave and commands respect.
• Albert

  Echoes genius Einstein, evoking a feline with brains, bravery, and boldness.
• Andromeda

  Named after a galaxy, it screams cosmic power and fierce independence.
• Aragorn

  He's a fearless, sword-wielding king from Lord of the Rings.
• Artemis

  Goddess of hunt and moon, she's fierce, independent, and a warrior.
• Astra

  Stars are cool, and Astra means star in Latin!
• Athena

  Goddess of wisdom and warfare, she's fierce and smart, just like cats!
• Attila

  Named after a fierce Hunnic warrior king, screams power and fearlessness.
• Avalanche

  Unleashes power and danger, like a snowstorm tumbling down a mountain.
• Axel

  Echoes a tough rockstar vibe, thanks to Guns N' Roses frontman.
• Aziza

  Exudes power, hailing from Arabic roots meaning "respected and cherished".
• Balbina

  Strong Latin roots imply bravery, echoing a fierce feline warrior.
• Baldwin

  Echoes tough Hollywood actor Alec and medieval English noble vibes.
• Bandit

  Evokes images of rebellious outlaws, daring heists, and wild western adventures.
• Bane

  Dark Knight villain reference, implies strength and fearlessness.
• Batman

  Dark Knight reference, mysterious and tough, perfect for a fearless feline.
• Benedict

  Echoes tough guy Cumberbatch and saintly strength, with a dash of mystery.
• Bentley

  Luxury cars and British spies share this suave, daring moniker.
• Blade

  Sharp and deadly, it echoes fierce warriors and cool comic book heroes.
• Blaze

  Fiery connotations suggest courage, while evoking images of fast superheroes.
• Blitz

  Lightning speed and football tactics make this feline moniker fiercely cool.
• Blythe

  Evokes strength and joy, like a feline superhero from a comic book.
• Bolt

  Lightning speed and superhero vibes make this feline moniker super cool.
• Boomer

  Echoes explosive power and a fearless attitude, like action movie heroes.
• Boyd

  Exudes strength, referencing tough cowboy Boyd Crowder from "Justified".
• Bronx

  Named after a tough NYC borough, it screams street-smart and fearless feline.
• Bruiser

  Conveys strength and toughness, like a boxing champ or action movie hero.
• Bruno

  Strong, bold, and reminiscent of tough guys in action movies.
• Brutus

  He's named after a tough Roman politician who overthrew a king.
• Buck

  Echoes of rugged cowboys and fearless adventurers make this name formidable.
• Bugsy

  Gangster roots and tough-guy vibes make this feline moniker undeniably cool.
• Butch

  Echoes tough guy persona, popular in classic films and old-school gangster lore.
• Buzz

  Echoes astronaut Aldrin and Toy Story's fearless space ranger.
• Calliope

  Muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology, she's fierce and inspiring!
• Caos

  Evokes chaos, symbolizing a fearless, untamed, and rebellious feline spirit.
• Captain

  Commands respect and evokes images of fearless leaders and daring pirates.
• Cecily

  She's named after a fierce, independent character in Oscar Wilde's play.
• Cedric

  Royalty vibes and Harry Potter's heroic character make it cool and tough.
• Cersei

  She's a fierce, cunning queen from Game of Thrones.
• Champ

  Exudes strength and victory, echoing boxing legends and triumphant sports heroes.
• Charlamagne

  He's named after a fierce, legendary king, oozing power and coolness.
• Chief

  Commands respect and authority, like a top-ranking officer or Halo game hero.
• Chrome

  Reflects strength, speed, and sleekness, like a shiny, unstoppable, high-speed motorcycle.
• Cirrus

  Cloud-inspired moniker, evokes strength and mystery, like a feline storm brewing.
• Claudia

  She's named after a fearless Roman empress, exuding power and mystery.
• Clementine

  Echoes a tough Wild West heroine, packing sass and spunk.
• Cleopatra

  She ruled Egypt, seduced rulers, and has a venomous asp for a pet!
• Cortez

  Spanish conqueror vibes make this feline moniker fiercely cool.
• Crash

  Suggests daring feats, echoing action heroes and high-speed car chases.
• Czar

  Royalty and power ooze from this Russian ruler-inspired moniker.
• Daenerys

  She's a dragon queen from Game of Thrones, fierce and unstoppable.
• Dagger

  Sharp and deadly, it echoes danger and adventure like a pirate's weapon.
• Danica

  She's named after a fearless race car driver, Danica Patrick.
• Dark moon

  Mysterious lunar vibes meet edgy darkness, perfect for a fierce feline.
• Denzel

  Named after a tough, cool actor, it screams strength and charisma.
• Diesel

  Strong, like a truck engine, and cool like Vin from Fast & Furious.
• Diva

  She's a fierce, independent queen, ruling her world like Beyoncé.
• Django

  Unchained gunslinger vibes meet cool jazz tones in this feline moniker.
• Dozer

  Echoes strength and power, like a bulldozer plowing through obstacles.
• Drea

  Strong, fierce, and echoes Andrea, a warrior in Walking Dead.
• Drina

  Echoes a fierce river in Serbia, suggesting strength and untamed spirit.
• Duke

  Royalty and John Wayne vibes make this feline moniker tough and cool.
• Duque

  Echoes Spanish nobility, exuding a cool, commanding presence fit for feline royalty.
• Echo

  Resonates strength, recalling Greek nymphs and covert military operations.
• Edmond

  Echoes a fearless knight from medieval times, oozing with coolness.
• Edna

  She's named after a fearless, fiery character from The Incredibles.
• Elektra

  Shares a name with a fierce Marvel Comics superheroine.
• Eloise

  She's named after a fearless, mischievous children's book character.
• Escobar

  Named after a notorious drug lord, it screams danger and rebellion.
• Esther

  She's a biblical queen known for her courage and wisdom.
• Eulalie

  Echoes a fearless French rebel, while oozing mysterious, dark charm.
• Evie

  Echoes fierce warrior queens and evokes a sense of fearless independence.
• Felicity

  She's named after a fierce, arrow-slinging superheroine from DC Comics.
• Fleury

  Echoes tough hockey player Marc-André Fleury, adding a fierce edge.
• Freya

  Norse goddess of love, beauty, and war lends fierce, powerful vibes.
• Gabriel

  Archangel associations and supernatural TV show references boost its cool factor.
• Gabrielle

  Shares a name with Xena's fearless, warrior princess sidekick.
• Gamora

  She's named after a fierce, green-skinned warrior from Guardians of Galaxy.
• Gazelle

  Swift and agile, this name echoes a wild, untamed spirit.
• Goliath

  Giant-slaying biblical hero turned feline, screams strength and fearlessness.
• Governor

  Commands respect and authority, like a feline boss ruling its territory.
• Granite

  Strong, unyielding rock evokes toughness and resilience, perfect for fearless felines.
• Greta

  Strong Viking roots and a nod to fierce activist Thunberg.
• Gretchen

  She's named after a fierce German queen, ruling the feline kingdom!
• Gruber

  Echoes villainy from Die Hard, suggesting a tough, fearless feline persona.
• Guinevere

  She's King Arthur's queen, ruling with fierce grace in Camelot's tales.
• Gunner

  Militant origins and action movie vibes make this feline moniker formidable.
• Hannibal

  Named after a fierce warrior, this feline moniker screams strength and cunning.
• Harley

  Motorcycle brand association gives it a rebellious, tough vibe.
• Hasina

  This fierce moniker hails from Swahili, meaning "beautiful and strong".
• Hawkeye

  Sharpshooter reference, Marvel superhero, implies fearless feline precision.
• Hel

  She's named after Norse underworld's queen, ruling with fierce authority.
• Hera

  She's queen of Greek gods, symbolizing power, authority, and fierce independence.
• Hercules

  Named after a mighty Greek hero, it screams strength and fearless courage.
• Hildegard

  Strong medieval roots, evokes images of fierce warriors and powerful queens.
• Hulk

  Strong, fierce, and green, he smashes anything in his path.
• Humphrey

  Echoes tough guy Bogart, with a dash of old-school cool.
• Hunter

  Evokes images of fearless predators, skilled trackers, and rugged outdoorsmen.
• Huntress

  She's a fierce warrior, prowling and pouncing like DC Comics' heroine.
• Hurricane

  Stormy moniker implies strength, power, and unstoppable force.
• Indiana

  Channeling adventure and bravery like famed archaeologist, Jones.
• Isaac

  Biblical roots and sci-fi hero Isaac Clarke make it tough and cool.
• Israel

  Strong biblical roots, symbolizes resilience and courage, like a lion's roar.
• Jax

  Echoes tough characters from Sons of Anarchy and Mortal Kombat.
• Jeckyll

  Evokes classic horror, suggesting a feline with a mysterious, daring dual nature.
• Jonesy

  Echoes tough action hero Indiana Jones, adding cool, fearless vibes.
• Josey

  Echoes tough Wild West vibes, like Clint Eastwood's "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
• Juniper

  Conjures images of wild, resilient trees and gin's rebellious history.
• Katniss

  She's named after a tough, survivalist heroine from Hunger Games.
• Khan

  Evokes strength and power, referencing Star Trek's formidable villain.
• Killa

  Exudes fierce vibes, echoing notorious gangsta rap icon, Ghostface Killah.
• Kingsolver

  Royalty and problem-solving prowess combine for a fierce feline moniker.
• Kong

  Evokes strength and dominance, like the legendary giant ape, King Kong.
• Kronos

  Titan ruler in Greek mythology, symbolizes power and time control.
• Leia

  She's named after Star Wars' fearless, iconic princess.
• Leif

  Viking explorer vibes make this feline moniker fiercely adventurous and cool.
• Leo

  Lion-inspired, it channels strength, courage, and the heart of a king.
• Leonardo

  Named after a ninja turtle and a genius artist, screams cool and tough.
• Leonidas

  He's named after a Spartan king who fought thousands!
• Leor

  Exudes strength, hailing from Hebrew origin meaning "my light".
• Liberty

  Freedom and rebellion vibes make this feline moniker fiercely cool.
• Lucifer

  Evokes rebellious spirit, referencing a notorious fallen angel from biblical lore.
• Luke

  Channeling Star Wars, it evokes strength, rebellion, and cool heroism.
• Mac

  Echoes tough characters like MacGyver and Big Mac's robust reputation.
• Machete

  Named after a fierce blade, it screams danger, strength, and coolness.
• Maeve

  She's a fierce Irish queen, ruling both mythology and HBO's Westworld.
• Magna

  Latin roots imply "great" and "powerful", echoing superhero vibes.
• Maverick

  Echoes rebellious Top Gun pilot, suggesting fearless independence and daring spirit.
• Maximus

  Echoes Roman gladiators and Russell Crowe's tough character in Gladiator.
• Medusa

  She's a mythic snake-haired gorgon who turns onlookers into stone!
• Meiko

  Echoes fierce samurai spirit, while nodding to cool Japanese pop culture.
• Midnight

  Dark and mysterious, it evokes images of stealthy, fearless night prowlers.
• Millicent

  Strong medieval roots, evokes a fierce queen ruling her feline kingdom.
• Minerva

  She's named after a fierce Roman goddess of wisdom and war.
• Miriam

  Exudes strength, hailing from Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
• Momoa

  Named after tough guy actor Jason Momoa, screams strength and coolness.
• Montana

  Channeling wild west vibes, this name screams rugged, untamed feline spirit.
• Montoya

  Echoes Inigo Montoya, famed swordsman from "The Princess Bride".
• Moose

  Channeling rugged wilderness, this moniker exudes strength and untamed spirit.
• Mushu

  Named after a fiery dragon, this moniker screams fearless and fierce.
• Myra

  Echoes strength and mystery, reminiscent of powerful women in history and fiction.
• Mystique

  She's a shape-shifting, blue-skinned, super spy from X-Men comics.
• Nero

  Emperor vibes mixed with a dash of notorious Roman history.
• Nicolette

  She's named after a fearless medieval French heroine, oozing strength and sass.
• Nikita

  This moniker channels a Russian spy vibe, oozing mystery and strength.
• Nymphadora

  She's a shape-shifting witch from Harry Potter, fearless and cool.
• Nyx

  Goddess of night in Greek mythology, she's mysterious and fiercely independent.
• Olga

  Strong Russian roots, evoking images of fierce warriors and fearless leaders.
• Olympia

  Named after a Greek city, it screams strength, power, and ancient glory.
• Optimus

  Named after a fearless leader in Transformers, it screams power and courage.
• Otis

  Echoes tough characters like Otis Redding and Otis from Superman.
• Pepper

  Spicy, fiery, and bold, it's a nod to Marvel's Pepper Potts.
• Phantom

  Evokes mystery, strength, and echoes of stealthy, spectral superheroes.
• Pistol

  Evokes images of wild west outlaws, symbolizing fearlessness and rebellious spirit.
• Priscilla

  Queen of the Desert vibes make her fierce and unstoppable.
• Punky

  Exudes rebellious spirit, echoing Punk Rock's defiance and non-conformity.
• Pyro

  Fiery connotations suggest danger, echoing popular action heroes and villains.
• Queenie

  Royalty status implies power, commanding respect and fearlessness.
• Quixote

  Named after a fearless, adventurous knight from classic literature.
• Ralph

  Exudes toughness, like Wreck-It Ralph, and hints at old-school cool.
• Rambo

  Named after a tough, action movie hero, screams strength and fearlessness.
• Ramona

  She's named after a fearless, rebellious character in literature.
• Ranger

  Evokes images of fearless wilderness explorers and tough law enforcement officers.
• Raven

  Dark, mysterious, linked to Edgar Allan Poe's eerie poem.
• Raylan

  Echoes a tough lawman from TV show "Justified", oozing cool and courage.
• Razor

  Sharp and edgy, it evokes images of danger and cool rebelliousness.
• Rebel

  Defies authority and norms, just like James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause".
• Regina

  She's named after a queen and a "Once Upon a Time" villain.
• Remington

  Named after a powerful firearm, it screams strength and fearless attitude.
• Rex

  Kingly origins and dinosaur associations make this feline moniker fiercely cool.
• Ripley

  Named after Alien's tough, alien-fighting heroine, Ellen Ripley.
• Rizzo

  Channeling tough Grease character, this moniker screams street-smart and fearless feline.
• Rocco

  Exudes toughness, inspired by tough-guy actor Rocco Francis Marchegiano (Rocky Marciano).
• Rocky

  Sylvester Stallone's boxing champ persona oozes toughness and resilience.
• Rogue

  Exudes rebellious spirit, recalling X-Men's power-absorbing, leather-clad heroine.
• Ronan

  Strong Irish roots, means "little seal", evokes a fearless warrior vibe.
• Rossi

  Evokes speed and daring, like MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.
• Rousey

  Named after a fierce, undefeated MMA champion, it screams strength and power.
• Rue

  Echoes Hunger Games' stealthy, survivalist tribute and means regret in French.
• Ruth

  She's named after a legendary baseball slugger, Babe Ruth.
• Ryder

  Evokes images of daring motorcyclists and fearless action movie heroes.
• Sable

  Dark fur, sleek stealth, echoes of Marvel's Silver Sable: pure feline cool.
• Samson

  Strong biblical hero vibes and a cool Delilah connection make it edgy.
• Sandro

  Echoes of Italian mobsters and suave action heroes resonate in it.
• Sarge

  Commands respect and authority, like a military sergeant, with a tough edge.
• Sassy

  Exudes attitude, spunk, and independence, just like a fearless feline should!
• Scarface

  This moniker screams tough, referencing a notorious gangster movie.
• Sebastian

  Evokes strength, recalling cool characters like Underworld's vampire leader.
• Sheba

  Queen of an ancient kingdom, she's fierce, regal, and commands respect.
• Sheila

  She's named after a tough, fearless Australian slang term for women.
• Slate

  Evokes tough, rugged imagery of rock, echoing strength and unyielding resilience.
• Smokey

  Evokes fiery strength, recalling Smokey the Bear's tough, wildfire-fighting persona.
• Snake

  Exudes danger, referencing venomous reptiles and iconic action hero, Solid Snake.
• Sophie

  She's named after a fearless queen and a cunning Game of Thrones character.
• Spike

  Sharp, edgy, evokes tough punk vibes and Buffy's vampire antihero.
• Starbuck

  Named after a fearless Battlestar Galactica character, it screams strength and courage.
• Steel

  Conjures images of strength, resilience, and superhero-like invincibility.
• Stone

  Evokes toughness and resilience, like a rock-solid action movie hero.
• Stormy

  Evokes power and unpredictability, like a tempest, hinting at feline fierceness.
• Sylvia

  She's named after Plath, a poet who defied societal norms.
• T-bone

  Steak cut reference exudes toughness, echoing macho pop culture vibes.
• Tank

  Strong and sturdy, it echoes military might and unyielding resilience.
• Terminator

  Named after a relentless, powerful robot from a popular movie.
• Thor

  He's named after a hammer-wielding, lightning-controlling Norse god!
• Tiberius

  Echoes Roman emperors and Star Trek's Captain Kirk, exuding power and coolness.
• Tiger

  Evokes strength and ferocity, reminiscent of jungle kings and boxing legends.
• Tornado

  Conjures images of unstoppable force and wild, untamed power.
• Trapper

  Hints at a fearless hunter, echoing rugged wilderness survival skills.
• Trinity

  Echoes the powerful, mysterious vibe of The Matrix's heroine.
• Trooper

  Evokes strength and bravery, like a soldier enduring tough battles.
• Tugg

  Exudes strength and grit, reminiscent of tough action movie heroes.
• Tyson

  Named after a fierce boxer, it screams strength and fearlessness.
• Ulysses

  Named after a legendary Greek hero, it screams strength and adventure.
• Uma

  Channeling Uma Thurman's fierce roles, it screams strength and independence.
• Ursula

  Sea witch vibes and powerful German roots scream fierce feline.
• Úrsula

  She's named after a fierce sea witch from Disney's Little Mermaid!
• Valeria

  Echoes a fearless Game of Thrones character, oozes strength and mystery.
• Veda

  Ancient scriptures meet feline fierceness, echoing Hindu wisdom and strength.
• Vincent

  Echoes tough guys like Van Gogh and Pulp Fiction's Vega.
• Vinny

  Echoes tough guy vibes, like Vin Diesel, with an Italian mobster twist.
• Vivian

  She's named after a fierce, medieval warrior queen.
• Vixen

  Sly fox reference adds a fierce, cunning edge to this feline moniker.
• Wolf

  Channeling fierce wilderness, this moniker echoes strength and untamed spirit.
• Wolverine

  He's a tough, clawed Marvel hero with a fierce, unyielding spirit.
• Xena

  Warrior Princess vibes make this feline moniker fierce and empowering.
• Zelda

  Named after a fearless video game princess, it screams strength and adventure.

Badass Cat Names currently rank in 9th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, badass cat names are losing some popularity with new kitten owners. According to MeowNames stats, they are less fashionable than they were at this 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.