Choosing a name for your male cat can be difficult, particularly if you've got a tiny kitten on your hands and have yet to discover the quirks of their personality. For some cats it's easier than others – for example, a male cat with a splodge over one eye would make a perfect "Pirate".
If you need some inspiration because you’re bringing home a new kitten, look no further: we've collected our favorite male cat names below.
Tips for choosing male cat names
When choosing a name for your male cat you may find yourself inspired by their coat color, personality, history, or even a common habit. If you have a chatty cat, you might choose to name him "Gossip" or "Chatter". Alternatively, some cats have eyes that look like crystals or precious stones, so "Jasper" or "Jet" might be appropriate.
An article in Scientific American indicates that cats do learn their names, so once you choose one, stick to it. But as many cat owners know, trying to train your cat to respond to their name is quite difficult, so feel free to choose something bonkers if it amuses you, it probably won't make a difference to your kitty.
Male cat names inspired by fiction
Here are some male cat names that take their inspiration from some of our favorite corners of pop culture.
- Garfield
- Salem
- Oliver
- Thomas O'Malley
- Tigger
- Tony
- Cheshire
- Snowball
- Simba
- Hobbes
Strong male cat names
If you want a strong and masculine name for your male kitten, here are some ideas.
- Diablo
- Blaze
- Raven
- Panther
- Mufasa
- Midnight
- Diesel
- Felis
- Atlas
- Hannibal
- Fang
- Hunter
Unique male cat names
If you're looking for a uniquely special
- Diablo
- Cipher
- Voodoo
- Thunder
- Frenzy
- Maverick
- Seeker
- Quirky
- Cardinal
- Jet
Male cat names A-Z
If none of the above names tickle your fancy, here's an A-Z to help you choose.
- Aslan, Alfredo, Angus
- Buddy, Binx, Basil
- Charlie, Cheeto, Conan
- Domino, Dexter, Devon
- Edward, Earl, East
- Felix, Frito, Fargo
- Gato, Gandalf, Gaston
- Hershey, Hermes, Harley
- Iggy, Isaac, Inky
- Jack, Jasper, Jones
- Karl, Knox, Kevin
- Loki, Leo, Lucas
- Marmalade, Max, Milo
- Nyx, Neptune, Noah
- Oscar, Oreo, Odin
- Patch, Pickle, Pirate
- Quinn, Quincy, Quiz
- Rocky, Rolo, Ronald
- Spot, Squish, Sam
- Taco, Tuna, Trevor
- Uber, Ultra, Udon
- Varmint, Vader, Vinnie
- Walter, Willie, Whiskers
- Xander, Xenon, Xerox
- Zebedy, Zeus, Zephyr
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