Naming a new cat is at least half the fun of adopting one! You can pick from so many monikers, and it might take a few tries to find the right one. If you have an extra-hyper little one on your hands, a brown or black beauty, or adore coffee more than almost anything else, you might want to consider one of these espresso and coffee-inspired names for your pet. Each one is unique and quirky, which will surely make your cat a standout among felines.
Below, you’ll find female and male names inspired by coffee (or coffee-adjacent items), coffee brand names, coffee drink names, and more. However, keep your feline away from coffee products. Even small doses of caffeine are toxic to cats!
How to Name Your Cat
There aren’t any hard and fast rules about naming your cat, and you can go about it however you want. However, if you’re looking for inspiration, there are plenty of ways to find it. You might want to figure out your cat’s personality before naming them to find a name inspired by it. Maybe your feline is highly hyperactive, making “Buzz” or “Jitter” a good name. Or perhaps they’re adorable, making something like “Sugar” a fabulous fit.
Looking at your pet’s coat color is another excellent source of inspiration. If you have a brown or black kitten, you could go with anything from “Penny” to “Java.” Or you can name them after something you love nearly as much as coffee! Going this route certainly opens up a world of names.
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Female Names
Do you have a female cat on your hands? One of these coffee-related names might do the trick. Some are obvious coffee references, while others relate to the history of coffee.
Arista
Blossom
Borgia
Chai
Cocoa
Java
Kona
Latte
Penny
Sugar
Vanilla
Vienna
Yuenyeung
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Male Names
You might want to go with a strictly male coffee name for a male cat, so try on one of these for size. “Grande” is a suitable moniker for a large feline, while “Jack” might be better for one who acts like a human.
Bosco
Breve
Brewer
Buzz
Cappuccino
Caramel
Clement
Cortado
Dunkin
Dutch
Francisco
Gabriel
Grande
Horton
Jack
Kaldi
Mazagran
Mocha
Ristretto
Venti
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Coffee Brand Names
Pay homage to your love of the bean with one of these coffee brand names. There are plenty of options, including “Starbucks” and something quirkier like “Illy.”
Bulletproof
Bustelo
Cafecito
Don Pablo
Folger
Gevalia
Illy
Jacu
Lavazza
Liberica
Maxwell
Melitta
Moccona
Nestle
Peaberry
Peet
Puck
Rio
Santos
Sheridan
Spring-heel’d Jack
Starbucks
Valencia
Zorro
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Coffee Drink Names
What better way to show your devotion to caffeine than naming your kitten after a coffee drink? And there’s more here to choose from than just the typical “Frappuccino” or “Latte”; you’ll find coffee drink names from around the world!
Affogato
Americano
Antoccino
Arabica
Bailey
Cajillo
Carajill
Cascara
Corretto
Doppio
Espressino
Espresso
Frappe
Frappuccino
Kahlua
Leche
Macchiato
Maillard
Marocchino
Mazargan
Raf
Redeye
Romano
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Coffee-Adjacent Names
Finally, we have the names that aren’t coffee products but are definitely coffee-adjacent. You’ll find names of syrup flavors and pastries here, among others!
Almond
Barista
Barraquito
Bean
Beany
Bianco
Biscotti
Blonde
Bodum
Bombon
Bourbon
Cherry
Cinnamon
Clover
Colombia
Costa
Cream
Cubano
Cuppa
Dark Roast
Dolce
Donut
Gingerbread
Hazelnut
Honey
Jitter
Kaffe
Kalua
Keurig
Macaroon
Matcha
Miel
Nel
Nitro
Nutmeg
Panna
Peppermint
Pistachio
Pumpkin Spice
Roma
Sanka
Soya
Sugar Cookie
Sweet Cream
Torani
Trenta
White Chocolate
Final Thoughts
Choosing the best name for your new cat can be challenging, but gaining inspiration from something you love, such as coffee, can open you up to several names. Whether you want to pick one that reflects your kitty’s love of bouncing off the walls or select a name that’s only tangentially related to coffee, you should find what you need on this list. You can pick a quirky name for your pet that really stands out!
Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese —Serafina and Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats , raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (the animals are, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, Misty enjoys chilling with her cats, playing piano, watching indie and foreign films, photographing abandoned places, and catching up on her never-ending TBR list.