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.
• 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.
• Andromeda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  She's named after Plath, a poet who defied societal norms.
• Thor

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

In general, this category has maintained a pretty consistent rank with MeowNames.com visitors.