British Cat Names

If you're looking for cat names that are refined, proper, and full of charm, then this list of British cat names is purrfect for you! From classic names inspired by British literature to monikers inspired by popular British TV shows, you're bound to find a name you love.

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• Abigail

  Popular in the UK, originates from Hebrew, means "father's joy".
• Adele

  Famous British singer known for soulful pop music and multiple Grammy wins.
• Aidan

  Derived from an old Irish saint popular in medieval England.
• Alfred

  Famous for a great Anglo-Saxon king and a renowned filmmaker, Hitchcock.
• Baird

  Scottish engineer known for inventing the first working television system.
• Balfour

  Associated with a 1917 declaration supporting a Jewish homeland.
• Baron

  A title of nobility in the UK, often linked to land ownership.
• Beatrice

  Associated with royalty, notably Queen Victoria's youngest daughter.
• Beckham

  Famous English footballer, married to pop star, known for fashion influence.
• Benson

  Associated with a popular UK soap opera and a cigarette brand.
• Big ben

  Iconic clock tower symbolizing London and British parliamentary democracy.
• Bond

  Associated with a famous British spy character in literature and film.
• Bowie

  Renowned British musician, known for his distinctive voice and eclectic style.
• Caitlin

  Derived from Katherine, popular in Wales and Ireland.
• Calder

  Associated with a river in Scotland and several places in England.
• Charles

  Associated with royalty, notably two kings and the current Prince of Wales.
• Charlotte

  Popular British royal name and a classic English literature character.
• Chester

  A historic city in England known for Roman walls and architecture.
• Chip

  Common term for fried potato slices, often served with fish.
• Connery

  Famous for portraying James Bond, a British cultural icon.
• Corbin

  Associated with Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour Party.
• Cordelia

  A character in Shakespeare's play "King Lear", symbolizing loyalty and truth.
• Crumpet

  A traditional British snack, often served with tea or breakfast.
• Daisy

  Common British slang for "excellent" or "first-rate".
• Dame

  Title for women equivalent to knighthood in the UK honors system.
• Damien

  Associated with the Antichrist in British horror film "The Omen".
• Darby

  Associated with a popular English horse race, the Epsom Derby.
• Devlin

  Associated with a popular British rapper and Irish surname origins.
• Di

  Associated with Princess Diana, beloved figure in British history.
• Dodgy

  Commonly used in UK slang to describe something suspicious or unreliable.
• Dolan

  Associated with Irish immigrants in Britain, not directly linked to British culture.
• Duchess

  Title for wives or widows of British dukes in nobility hierarchy.
• Duke

  A high-ranking nobleman title in the United Kingdom's peerage system.
• Eleanor

  Associated with British royalty, notably Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.
• Elizabeth

  Two British queens and a famous playwright's heroine share this name.
• Elton

  Associated with iconic British musician and knight, Sir John.
• Elvie

  Associated with a UK-based tech company specializing in women's health.
• Emma

  Popular British novel by Jane Austen, also common female name.
• Fairfax

  Associated with a prominent family in English history and media group.
• Finn

  Derived from Old English, meaning "fair" or "white".
• Gallagher

  Associated with popular British band Oasis' lead singers.
• Gavin

  Popular in UK, derived from medieval name Gawain, meaning "white hawk".
• Gemma

  Popular female name in the UK, especially during the 1980s.
• George

  Associated with monarchy, patron saint, and popular personal name.
• Guinness

  Iconic Irish stout, popular in British pubs and associated with good times.
• Harrison

  Common surname derived from "Harry's son" in English tradition.
• Imogen

  Popularized in Britain, often associated with Shakespeare's play "Cymbeline".
• Isla

  Popular in the UK, derived from a Scottish river's name.
• Isobel

  A traditional Scottish variant of the name Elizabeth.
• Jagger

  Associated with Mick, lead singer of the Rolling Stones band.
• Jane

  Commonly used in British literature, notably in Bronte and Austen novels.
• Keely

  Associated with British singer Keely Hawes and Celtic origin meaning "slender".
• Kiera

  Derived from Irish origin, popular in the United Kingdom.
• Kingston

  A city in England and common surname, often indicating British heritage.
• Ladd

  Associated with young boys, similar to "lad" in British English.
• Lennon

  Famous British musician and member of the Beatles band.
• Maddock

  Associated with Welsh origin, meaning "generous" or "benefactor".
• Manfred

  Associated with Lord Byron's dramatic poem and a 1960s rock band.
• Mary

  Associated with Queen Mary and the nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary".
• McCartney

  Associated with The Beatles, iconic British rock band.
• Murray

  Associated with tennis player Andy and River in Scotland.
• Nessie

  Associated with Loch Ness Monster, a famous Scottish folklore creature.
• Noira

  Noira is an anagram of the English city, Arion.
• Olivia

  Popularized by Shakespeare, frequently used in British literature.
• Ozzy

  Associated with British musician and Black Sabbath frontman, John Osbourne.
• Paddington

  Famous for a bear character in children's literature and a London station.
• Pasty

  A traditional British dish, often filled with meat and vegetables.
• Pippa

  Associated with British royalty through Kate Middleton's sister.
• Poppy

  Symbolises remembrance of soldiers who died in World War I.
• Posh

  Associated with upper-class, refined manners and speech in UK society.
• Prince

  Title for male royal family members or high-ranking nobility in UK.
• Princess

  Used for royal daughters, also a popular name for ships and pets.
• Queen

  Monarch of the United Kingdom, symbol of British heritage and tradition.
• Quid

  Quid is slang for one pound sterling in the UK.
• Rhys

  Common Welsh name, often used in literature and media.
• Ringo

  Associated with famous British drummer from The Beatles.
• Scotia

  Refers to Scotland in Latin, used in poetry and literature.
• Scully

  Associated with a popular British street game from Liverpool.
• Sherman

  Associated with Cockney rhyming slang for "American".
• Sinead

  Popularized in UK through Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.
• Siobhan

  Commonly used in Ireland and UK, derived from Irish Gaelic language.
• Telly

  Slang term for television in the United Kingdom.
• Thatcher

  Associated with former UK Prime Minister and conservative policies.
• Victoria

  Named after a famous queen, symbolizes a historical era in Britain.
• Waite

  Associated with a medieval English Christmas tradition of watchmen singing carols.
• Wallace

  Associated with a famous animated series and Scottish independence fighter.
• William

  Associated with several British kings and Shakespeare, a renowned playwright.
• Winston

  Associated with iconic British Prime Minister, Churchill, and Orwell's 1984 protagonist.
• Wynn

  An old English letter representing a "w" sound.

British Cat Names currently rank in 50th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, british 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.