250+ Best Female Cat Names for Your Darling New Kitty
Congratulations on your new furry family member! Welcoming a pet into your home is such a fun time. And for most, it starts with choosing the perfect name for your feline friend. You want one that fits your personality and hers. Whether she's a playful kitten bouncing all over the house or a chill senior cat, the best female cat names have descriptive flair—and if it's good enough, she might even answer to it!
Maybe your naming inspiration comes from a character in your favorite novel or movie. Or a kitty's particular fur shade gives you a chance to be more artistic. Or perhaps she has a certain way of meowing or giving you a headbutt that lets you know she totally gets you. We hope this extensive list of cat names points you in the right direction and makes your fab feline's ears perk up a bit.
Unique Female Cat Names
If you have a clowder (a group of cats) at home, help your new sweetie stand out among the rest.
- Nala
- Xenia
- Duchess
- Zillow
- Quinn
- Zara
- Persephone
- Monroe
- Zahara
- Elora
- Coral
- Wiley
- Violet
- Xandria
- Wavy
- Prada
- Yara
- Xanthippe
- Winter
- Portia
- Bowie
- Iliana
- Juniper
- Eleven
- Xiomara
- Everly
- Noble
- Calypso
- Italy
- Xanadu
- Gala
- Bijou
- Zadie
- Fawn
- Ukiya
- Kisyuna
- Quayle
- Ontario
- Athena
- Zora
- Rory
- Prairie
- Valentine
- Ursula
- Kanga
- Quackers
- Yafa
- Ava
- Una
- Lexi
- Tiana
- Xena
- Yasmine
Famous Female Cat Names
Turn on the star power of your kitty by giving her one of these A-lister girl cat names.
- Adele
- Halle
- Lizzo
- Scarlett
- Rihanna
- Kate
- Pippa
- Cardi
- Ariana
- Oprah
- Selena
- Mariah
- Priyanka
- Emma
- Dua
- Angelina
- Billie
- Hiccup
- Eva
- Blake
- Lady Gaga
- Yoko
- Gal
- Beyonce
- Uma
- Taylor
Funny Female Cat Names
When your feline has goofball mode in full swing, one of these names should complement her quirky nature.
- Zipper
- Monkey
- Toto
- Bugsy
- Katie Purry
- Yo Yo
- Daffy
- Hedwig
- Babushka
- Yippee
- Ewok
- Tic Tac
- Hiccup
- Ziptang
- Yolo
Cool Female Cat Names
That's right. You can't handle all this zazz.
- Queenie
- Indigo
- Tiger
- Ritz
- Birdie
- Duchess
- Vixen
- Diva
- Karma
- Zen
- Panther
- Your Highness
- Babs
- Puma
White Female Cat Names
Accentuate the snow-white floof!
- Sugar
- Blizzard
- Daisy
- Cotton
- Lily
- Opal
- Calla
- Snow
- Lacey
- Pearl
- Cloud
- Snowflake
- Blanco
- Aster
Black Female Cat Names
Is she truly mysterious, or just hard to spot in the dark? Either way, one of these girl cat names should be perfect.
- Onyx
- Crow
- Shadow
- Inkblot
- Dusk
- Salem
- Ebony
- Pitch
- Twilight
- Pepper
- Raven
- Midnight
- Inky
Female Cat Names Inspired By Film and Literature Characters
If your special kitty embodies your favorite character's charm, grace, or pluck, make them come to life in a new way.
- Leia
- Hermoine
- Coraline
- Katniss
- Jasmine
- Snowbell
- Harriet
- Luna
- Ripley
- Tabitha Twitchit
- Bellatrix
- Dinah
- Kitsa
- Elsa
- Anamaria
- Rue
- Rey
- Mrs. Norris
- Leeloo
- Nyah
- Dutchess
Female Cat Names Based on Food
Because she's so adorable, you just have to gobble (or drink!) her up!
- Jellybean
- Zucchini
- Umami
- Sangria
- Olive
- Snickers
- Rosemary
- Noodle
- Macaroon
- Yum Yum
- Hazelnut
- Amaretto
- Clementine
- Raisin
- Pickle
- Lemon
- Pumpkin
- Cookie
- Honey
- Wasabi
- Hershey
- Ginger
- Eggnog
- Kiwi
- Dumpling
- Cayenne
- Butterscotch
- Apricot
- Cinnamon
Cute Female Cat Names
The pink button nose! The widdle toe beans! Yeah, she had you at "hello."
- Ladybug
- Mittens
- Fifi
- Daffodil
- Whisper
- Bebe
- Mouse
- Katie Kat
- Twinkles
- Buttercup
- Merry
- Minnow
- KitKat
Female Cat Names That Bring Out Their Inner Human
If your new kitty reminds you of a favorite aunt or a dear grandma, why not share the love?
- Esmerelda
- Wanda
- Allie
- Charlotte
- Fanny
- Imogen
- Josie
- Tallulah
- Abigail
- Dahlia
- Felicity
- Lulu
- Ruby
- Camilla
- Mable
- Adelaide
- Georgia
- Iris
- Fay
- Adora
- Bailey
- Elke
- Darla
- Amelia
- Phoebe
- Fiona
- Victoria
- Jolie
- Grace
- Ivy
- Elizabeth
- Sabrina
- Wendy
- Farrah
- Gigi
- Robyn
- April
- Nova
- Sofia
- Nola
- Ophelia
- Faith
- Bridget
- Stella
- Tessa
- Vera
- Minnie
- Demi
- Cassandra
- Winnie
- Frida
- Prudence
- Nora
- Marnie
- Calliope
- Eloise
- Goldie
- Lola
- Endora
- Juliet
- Daphne
- Susie
- Delilah
- Ellie
- Tilly
- Sadie
- Nell
- Odessa
- Franny
- Penelope
- Callie
- Sammy
- Emilia
A previous version of this article was written by Sara Tiger.