Cats are special creatures that can be affectionate and playful companions. If you are looking for funny cat names to fit your feline’s attitude or a one-of-a-kind physical attribute, here is a list of names and the humorous meanings behind them:
- Kitty Purry
Maybe if you send the namesake your adoption papers, she’ll autograph them?
- Spooky
This name may be a classic, but it’s perfect for those black cats that make people superstitious.
- Diva
If it is all about your cat (and she knows it).
- Smelly Cat
What are they feeding you?
- Garfield
A famous comic and cartoon series highlight the adventures of this very lazy, lasagna-loving cat.
- Hairball
If you’ve got a long-haired cat, keep it simple and go literal with this funny cat name.
- Ginger
Orange isn’t a common color for cats. Embrace this special feature and highlight your cat’s appearance.
- Fat Cat
This is perfect for larger cats or cats who are just too cool.
- Tinkerbell
If you like treating your cat like a fairy princess, this unexpected and silly name could be purrfect!
- Fifi
This popular name takes on a funny meaning for cats who are quite the opposite of docile lap companions.
- Sparkles
Do you just love to pamper and spoil your cat with bling? This name is perfect for making your feline shine!
- Sassy
If your cat can change its mood quicker than you can blink, this could be a very telling name for it.
- Catnap
Are your cat’s favorite activities sleeping, napping and lounging? Let their name embrace who they are.
- Ham
If you’ve got a big, fat cat — or if he’s a little shutterbug — this could be perfectly silly for your feline.
- Meowkins
It’s just an utterly ridiculous name that could work for almost any cat. Try to say it without smiling!
- Big Bird
If your cat loves pouncing on its feathered friends in the yard, give them the honor of this name.
- Whiskers
Let your cat embrace this iconic facial feature with a name that says it all.
- Hairy or Harry
Either way, this name suggests a very furry cat.
- Cookie
Face it, you totally spoil your cat with treats.
- Catnip
Cats will go just as crazy for this name as they do catnip itself!
- Smokey
The perfect name for kitties that are all shades of gray.
- Tiger
If your cat is covered in stripes, how about a name that comes from his much larger cousin?
- Flea
Nobody likes the little bugs (especially cats), but this is an ironic name that is endearing too.
- Mr. or Mrs. Meow
When your cat means business, he means business!
- Fishface
If your cat can’t get enough tuna and salmon, she can pucker up with this name.
- Cheshire
It may be from classic children’s literature, but this name is for any ultra-clever and super silly felines.
- Marshmallow
Try this perfectly delicious name if your cat is white and fluffy.
- Clawed or Claude
If your cat loves digging its claws into everything (including you), pick a name that serves as a warning to others.
- Oreo
There is something funny about naming your cat after people treats, especially if they have markings to suggest it!
- Cuddles
It’s a perfectly silly name for the cat that is always purring when snuggled up in your lap for a nap.
- Hiss
You may not like some of your cat’s aggressive behaviors, but a name like this could ease the tension.
- Miss Kitty
This silly, ladylike name has been around for a while, but it never gets old.
- Buggy
Pick this name when you need a combination of crazy and silly for the cat who has the personality to match.
- Rex
A more common name for dogs, this could be an attention-getting name for your kitty.
- Frankenstein
If you adopted your cat and you have no idea what breed(s) she is, this is the perfect scary and funny name.
Whatever name you choose for your cat, let who they are take center stage. Embrace those strange markings on their face or whatever trouble they like to get into (like jumping in the trash). One of these funny cat names could be the purrrfect fit for your feline. And once you’ve got that name settled, make sure to follow our tips for Kitten Care Stages and Keeping Your Cat Healthy.
Jennifer Stauffer worked on Capitol Hill in PR and legislation before becoming a mother in 2011. She now blogs about parenting and pop culture at Mom Tattles and is hopeful to publish her first novel soon.
