120 Most Popular Cat Names That Start With T: Terrific Names for Your Feline Friend

Whether you’re looking for the perfect “T” name to match those of your new cat’s feline siblings, or maybe your cat has a distinctive T marking on their coat, there are plenty of cat names beginning with T . There are obvious choices, like Tom of Tom and Jerry fame or Tabby for a tabby cat. Alternatively, you can pick a slightly less obvious name (Tommy and Tabitha, for example). You can also search for inspiration in your favorite books or movies.

Alternatively, we have listed 120 popular cat names below that start with T to help inspire your feline friend’s new name.

How to Choose a Name

Choosing a cat name is important, which is why it can take some new owners a while to settle on the ideal choice. You need something memorable and catchy that isn’t easily confused with the name of another pet or somebody in the house. It shouldn’t be too similar to words you use regularly, especially when talking to your cats. Generally, two-syllable names are best. Single-syllable names typically sound too similar to everyday words.

You should also avoid using names you wouldn’t be comfortable shouting in the street. Even if you have an indoor cat, they could escape, and you’ll need to call out their name.

Male Names Beginning With T

Below is a list of traditionally male names. They range from the very traditional Tom to the anthropomorphic Thumper. Try to avoid picking names that sound like the names of family members: if you have a Tim in your household, naming the cat Tom can cause confusion, primarily for the cat but potentially also for Tim!

Female Names Beginning With T

The same goes for female names. If you have a Lily at home, calling your cat Tilly may cause confusion, but having cats, kids, and other pets with similar names is cute.

Food-Inspired Names

Food-inspired names are popular with cat owners, and whether you’re a keen amateur home cook, a professional chef, or just love to eat, what better way to show off your love of the culinary arts than to give your feline a food or cooking-inspired moniker?

Historical Names

Below are names inspired by historical figures or events that can make great cat names. Alternatively, pick your favorite historical period, find a name or location beginning with T, and try it out for a few days to see if it rolls off the tongue.

Names Inspired by Movies and Books

Books and movies can provide great inspiration when naming pets. You can name your cat after your favorite author, an epic character from a movie, or a famous cat that has appeared in literature. Below are some examples of cat names beginning with T that have been inspired by films and literature.

Do Cats Respond to Their Names?

Cats are intelligent animals, and most learn their names quite quickly. However, they do not always respond to their names when they are called. Cats are quite independent, and if yours is busy basking in the sun or lying on the couch, they may choose not to listen. It doesn’t mean the cat hasn’t heard or understood their name; they’re just not interested in responding at the time.

Can You Rename a Cat?

Generally, it is a good idea to avoid renaming a cat, but if you have adopted an older cat, you may be stuck with a name you don’t like, or you may not even know the cat’s name in the first place. Changing a cat’s name is possible, but don’t expect your feline friend to respond to the new name immediately. Try to choose something similar to the original name and start by using the existing and new names when calling your cat.

Over time, you can start to drop the old name and just use the new name. It can take weeks or months for your cat to transition to a new name.

Conclusion

Naming your cat is an important element of getting a new pet, and considering most domestic cats live around 15 years,  you will be using it for a long time. Choose something memorable, and make sure you are comfortable calling the name outside your house. Don’t choose a name that might be easily confused with another name in your household.

Beyond that, you can be as creative or original as you like. Alternatively, you can go the more traditional route and give your cat what might be considered a conventional name.

See also: 

• Cat Names That Start With K
• Most Popular Brother and Sister Cat Names for Sibling Kittens

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