Welcome to the whimsical world of feline naming!
If you’re searching for the purrfect name for your new kitty, look no further. Our list of 101 pun cat names is a delightful blend of humor, creativity, and a touch of celebrity flair.
From Alley McBeal to Ziggy Pawdust, each name is a playful twist on familiar figures from pop culture, literature, and history, ingeniously tailored for our feline friends.
Whether you’re a movie buff, a literature enthusiast, or just love a good pun, you’re sure to find a name that resonates with both you and your cat’s unique personality.
So get ready to explore a list that’s not only entertaining but might just have the ideal moniker for your beloved pet.
| Cat Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alley McBeal | Play on the TV show “Ally McBeal” |
| Anderson Pooper | Play on journalist Anderson Cooper |
| Angelicat | Mix of “Angelica” and “Cat” |
| Apawlo | “Apollo” with a cat twist |
| Cat Damon | Actor Matt Damon |
| Cat Middleton | Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge |
| Cat Sajak | Pat Sajak, host of Wheel of Fortune |
| Cat Winslet | Actress Kate Winslet |
| Cat-man-do | Play on “Kathmandu,” Nepal’s capital |
| Catastrophe | A funny take on the word “catastrophe” |
| Catalie Portman | Actress Natalie Portman |
| Catapult | A play on the siege weapon |
| Cate Blanchett | Actress Cate Blanchett |
| Catillac | Play on “Cadillac” car brand |
| Catniss Everdeen | Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” |
| Catsanova | Famous lover Giacomo Casanova |
| Catrick Swayze | Actor Patrick Swayze |
| Catsonova | Another play on Giacomo Casanova |
| Caty Perry | Singer Katy Perry |
| Chairman Meow | Play on Mao Zedong, “Chairman Mao” |
| Clawdia | Play on the name “Claudia” |
| Cleocatra | Queen Cleopatra |
| David Meowie | Singer David Bowie |
| Demi Meowre | Actress Demi Moore |
| Don Drapurr | Don Draper from “Mad Men” |
| Drew Purrmore | Actress Drew Barrymore |
| Elton Paw | Singer Elton John |
| Empurress | A play on “Empress” |
| Feline Dion | Singer Celine Dion |
| Fidel Catstro | Cuban leader Fidel Castro |
| Fleas Witherspoon | Actress Reese Witherspoon |
| Furballina Jolie | Actress Angelina Jolie |
| Furcedes | Play on “Mercedes” car brand |
| Fuzz Aldrin | Astronaut Buzz Aldrin |
| Gato O’Brien | TV host Conan O’Brien |
| Hairy Potter | “Harry Potter,” the famous character |
| Hiss Hemsworth | Actor Chris Hemsworth |
| Jeb Purrsh | Former governor Jeb Bush |
| Jigglypuff | The Pokémon character |
| J.K. Meowling | Author J.K. Rowling |
| Joe DiMeowgio | Baseball player Joe DiMaggio |
| Johnny Pawsville | Johnny Knoxville, actor |
| Jude Paw | Actor Jude Law |
| Julianne Meowre | Actress Julianne Moore |
| Karl Barx | Play on philosopher Karl Marx |
| Katy Purry | Another play on singer Katy Perry |
| Kitten Spacey | Actor Kevin Spacey |
| Kitty Purry | Another play on singer Katy Perry |
| Leonardo DiCatrio | Actor Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Lil Bub | Famous internet cat |
| Litter Bae | Play on “Litter” and “Bae” |
| Lucifurr | Play on the name “Lucifer” |
| Luke Skywhisker | “Luke Skywalker” from Star Wars |
| Margaret Scratcher | Play on Margaret Thatcher |
| Maria Sharapawva | Tennis player Maria Sharapova |
| Marilyn Monrow | Actress Marilyn Monroe |
| Meowcolm X | Activist Malcolm X |
| Meowly Cyrus | Singer Miley Cyrus |
| Mewligan | Play on “Mulligan” in golf |
| Miss Pawkins | Play on “Miss Perkins” |
| Mr. Meowgi | “Mr. Miyagi” from “The Karate Kid” |
| Napawleon | Napoleon Bonaparte, French leader |
| Neil Catrick Harris | Actor Neil Patrick Harris |
| Notorious C.A.T. | Play on rapper Notorious B.I.G. |
| Oprah Whisker | TV host Oprah Winfrey |
| Orville Redenpawer | Orville Redenbacher, popcorn icon |
| Pampurr | Play on “Pamper” |
| Paw McCartney | Musician Paul McCartney |
| Paw Revere | American patriot Paul Revere |
| Pawdrey Hepburn | Actress Audrey Hepburn |
| Pawla Abdul | Singer Paula Abdul |
| Pawsome | Play on “Awesome” |
| Purrnest Hemingway | Author Ernest Hemingway |
| Purrtergeist | Play on “Poltergeist” |
| Quasimodo | The hunchback character |
| Rasputin | Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin |
| Robert Downey, Purr. | Actor Robert Downey Jr. |
| Salvador Pawli | Artist Salvador Dalí |
| Samuel L. Catson | Actor Samuel L. Jackson |
| Santa Claws | Play on “Santa Claus” |
| Scratchmoore | Play on “Scratch More” |
| Sean Pawdry | Actor Sean Connery |
| Selkitty Gomez | Singer Selena Gomez |
| Sir Isaac Mewton | Scientist Sir Isaac Newton |
| Stephen Pawking | Scientist Stephen Hawking |
| Tabbey Road | Beatles album “Abbey Road” |
| Tabbytha | Play on the name “Tabitha” |
| Tailor Swift | Singer Taylor Swift |
| The Great Catsby | “The Great Gatsby,” the novel |
| Tiger Woods | Golfer Tiger Woods |
| Tim Pawton | Director Tim Burton |
| Tom Pawyer | “Tom Sawyer,” the novel character |
| Vera Fang | Play on designer Vera Wang |
| Whispurr | Play on “Whisper” |
| William Shakespaw | Playwright William Shakespeare |
| Yarnold | Play on “Arnold” |
| Ziggy Pawdust | Play on David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust” |
