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Choosing a name for your new cat can be an overwhelming task. Whatever name you choose, you’re likely to end up having to repeat it to every pet sitter and veterinarian for the next 15 years or so. Selecting a name that suits your cat’s personality and appearance, as well as your preferences, is important.
How to Name Your Male Cat
Some people prefer creative or unique names, while others prefer traditional names. Do you know which type of person you are, or do you feel like you’ll know the perfect name as soon as you see or hear it?
To start things off, consider your cat’s most noticeable physical and personality characteristics, as well as his favorite toys, games, or foods. Is he kind of lazy, or is he running laps around the house multiple times per day? Does he show a distinct preference for unusual foods or toys? Does he have distinctive physical characteristics, like unique markings? Here’s a list of the top male cat names we could find for your cat to make it easier for you.
Most Popular Names
- Milo
- Simba
- Max
- Charlie
- Jack
- Ollie
- Oliver
- Leo
- Loki
- Jasper
- Tiger
- Buddy
- Felix
- Smokey
- Midnight
- Lucky
- Spirit
- Boots
- Beau
- Dash
Tough Names
- Ozzy
- Warrior
- Butch
- Scrappy
- Panther
- Maximum
- Razor
- Claws
- Hammer
- Pistol
- Rocky
- Gunner
- Maverick
- Ranger
- Stallone
- Bear
- Flame
- Trapper
- Sarge/Sergeant
- Samson
- Bandit
- Dozer
- T-Bone
- Axel
- Rogue
- Khan
- Rocky
- Blaze
- Sable
- Diesel
- Ryder
- Trooper
- Buck
- Spook/Spooky
- Bugsy
- Bruiser
- Bane
- Hunter
- Admiral
- Ghost
Cute and Funny Names
- Buttons
- Purrcy
- Clawdius
- Anderson Pooper
- Cat Sajak
- Kitty
- Business
- Stinky
- Smudge
- Jiggles/Jiggly
- Cat Damon
- Birdie
- Cat Man Do
- Jude Paw
- Zip
- Zap
- Sox/Socks
- Basil
- Whiskers
- Sunny
- Prince
- Champ
- Pumpkin
- Bing Clawsby
- Binx
- Boo
- Dave Meowthews
- Boots
- Brick
- Bottlecap
- Q-Tip
- Lucipurr
- Goose
- Moose
- Chairman Meow
Human Names
- Tom
- Thomas
- Hank
- Benny
- Tony
- Rob
- Bob
- Chester
- Jeff
- Chadwick
- Roger
- Bruce
- Toby
- Tony
- Gus
- Monty
- Oscar
- Tucker
- Arnold
- Frank
- George
- Barney
- Simon
- Clyde
- Louie
- Teddy
- Trip
- Claus/Klaus
Food and Drink Names
- Beef
- Porkchop
- Ham
- Meatball
- Tuna
- Sushi
- Brisket
- Whiskey
- Scotch
- Guinness
- Bourbon
- Vino
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Lemon
- Sprout
- Cucumber
- Pickles
- Beans
- Tofu
- Miso
- Alfredo
- Curry
- Almond
- Peanut
- Oat
- Barley
- Toast
- Biscuit
- Crackers
- Chips
- Oreo
- Meringue
- Mochi
- Popcorn
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Cola
- Fizz
- Pepper
Pop Culture References
- T’Challa
- Salem
- Biff
- Archer
- Thor
- Astro
- Magnum
- Cowboy
- Aslan
- Crookshanks
- Hercules
- Jekyll
- Kong
- Casper
- O’Malley
- Tigger
- Mac
- Gronk
- Jupiter
- Pluto
- Bagheera
- Atticus
- Garfield
- Gonzo
- Dude
- Doc
- Gizmo
- Apollo
- Ash
- Mufasa
- Scar
- Mars
- Joker
- Storm
- Romeo
- Bigglesworth
- Domino
In Conclusion
With 200 names on this list, it’s possible that you still didn’t see a name that jumped off the screen at you, and that’s OK! Sometimes, all it takes is time with your cat to figure out the perfect name. There are fun cat names everywhere you look. Next time you’re cooking dinner, it may suddenly occur to you that, yes, Scalloped Potatoes would make a great name for your cat.
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