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.
• Beatrice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

British Cat Names currently rank in 41st place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of November 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.