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Naming your Persian is one of the most exciting but stressful parts of bringing your cat home for the first time. It’s important to select a name that matches the cat’s personality and appearance. To help you out, we have come up with over 450 Persian cat names that are just as unique as your furry friend. Scroll through this list and find one that’s purrfect for your Persian!
How to Name Your Persian Cat
Whenever you are naming your Persian cat, you want to select a name that really embodies your cat’s personality. You can do this by looking at how the cat acts or how it looks. In either case, you want the cat’s name to match your individual Persian. So, it’s best to have a list of name ideas, but don’t officially name your cat until you meet them.
Male Persian Cat Names
If you have a male Persian and want the cats name to reflect this, here are some male names that would be perfect for your Persian:
- Arthur
- Aaron
- Salty
- Mr. Jinx
- Hank
- Charlie
- Valentine
- Bijan
- Herbert
- Thunder
- Shadow
- Adonis
- Hans
- Mister
- Rah
- Mercury
- Cassidy
- Teddy
- Gary
- Abbas
- Ziggy
- Flock
- Osiris
- Socks
- Adam
- Oatie
- Gizmo
- Amir
- Edward
- George
- Lynx
- Oran
- Aladdin
- Dante
- Oscar
- Hunter
- Martin
- Tigger
- Ben
- Elvis
- Logan
- Pharaoh
- Froilan
- Silvan
- Win
- Alain
- Lion
- Taz
- King
- Horace
- Nero
- Bowie
- William
- Mozart
- Cid
- Charles
- Chaim
- Garfield
- Blas
- Smokey
- Eden
- James
- Luxor
- Eddie
- Sphinx
- Jacks
- Milo
- Buddy
- Igor
- Owen
- Titan
- Sebastian
- Harry
- Piano
- Anubis
- Diego
- Leo
- Dalton
- Hamid
- Kai
- Ace
- Ollie
- Max
- Philo
- Bob
- Rufus
- Sylvester
- Oliver
- Hercules
- Cronos
- Sam
- Ray
- Levi
- Nemo
- Prince
- Duke
- Rocky
- Yanin
- Simba
- Darcy
- Philip
- Zenon
- Neo
Female Persian Cat Names
Do you have a female instead of a male? If so, here are some feminine names that would be perfect for your furry Persian friend:
- Sira
- Bella
- Coconut
- Gucci
- Allie
- Chloe
- Sparkle
- Kiara
- Astral
- Vera
- Ada
- Salma
- Ona
- Casey
- Olivia
- Sasha
- Tinkerbell
- Athena
- Candle
- Evelyn
- Soul
- Lila
- Tiara
- Diva
- Elle
- Aphrodite
- Gala
- Bambi
- Anesha
- Misty
- Trinny
- Afina
- Cleo
- Zelda
- Lulu
- Violet
- Princess
- Lexi
- Anya
- Anastasia
- Charlotte
- Nikita
- Khrista
- Creek
- Kiki
- Zoya
- Leia
- Sophie
- Lyana
- Yasmin
- Natia
- Lilly
- Crystal
- Molly
- Akira
- Angel
- Tania
- Mystique
- Queen
- Gretel
- Bruni
- Brenda
- Missy
- Monie
- Dolly
- Kitty
- Ella
- Clara
- Astrid
- Precious
- Amina
- Beauty
- Sheba
- Lady
- Freya
- Emerald
- Evie
- Dory
- Dawn
- Perrier
- Cassia
- Sweet
- Fiorella
- Stella
- Xena
- Rosie
- Cinnamon
- Bimba
- Vicky
- Abby
- Rose
- Duchess
- Sassy
- Aime
- Babette
- Lilac
- Maru
- Caledonia
- Fiona
- Queenie
- Jasmine
Persian-Inspired Names for Persian Cats
If you want a name that is connected to your cat’s roots, you can select an Arabic name to reflect the fact that your cat is Persian. Here are some of our favorite Persian-inspired names for cats:
- Roya: Dream come true
- Keya: Monsoon flower
- Rozi: Progress
- Rosalee: Blossom
- Kadar: Powerful
- Hossein: Beautiful
- Tali: Star
- Ruth: Companion
- Heidi: Graceful
- Reza: Contentment
- Chantelle: Tough
- Zahir : Sparkling
- Dabir: Teacher
- Nur: Light
- Mahir: Skilled
- Riyad: Garden
- Wasim: Handsome
- Aliya: Sublime
- Minsha: Determined
- Khalisa: Pure
- Fakir: Pure soul
- Ladonna: Ladylike
- Ali: Noble
- Nasser: Victorious
- Nabil: Noble
Persian Cat Names Based on Color
Persian cats typically come in seven coat colors, including white, black, gray, blue, brown, orange, and calico. Here are some names for each of these popular coats:
White Persian Cat Names
- Snowball
- Frosty
- Jack
- Arctic
- Flour
- Boo
- Everest
- Fluffy
- Blanche
- Confetti
- Blizzard
- Santa
- Pearl
- Frostbite
- Snowflake
- Polar
- Ice
- Avalanche
- Misty
- Bridie
- January
- Gandalf
- Lacey
- Snow White
- Frost
- Chalky
- Glamour
- Winter
- Phantom
- Alaska
- Nimbus
- Ghost
- Ivory
- Angel
Black Persian Cat Names
- Shadow
- Coal
- Blackie
- Magic
- Ash
- Wizard
- Coca Cola
- Obsidian
- Midnight
- Hershey
- Guinness
- Jet
- Boogie Man
- Hocus Pocus
- Noire
- Espresso
- Halloween
- Hogwarts
- Smoke
- Morticia
- Witch
- Inky
- Batman
- Opal
- Omen
- Merlin
- Cosmo
- Ebony
- Licorice
- Phantom
- King Coal
Gray Persian Cat Names
- Smokey
- Cloudy
- Woodsmoke
- Greystone
- Carbon
- Stormy
- Misty
- Foggy
- Earl Gray
- Thunder
- Koala
- Esprit
- Cinders
- Cenizo
- Greybeard
Blue Persian Cat Names
- Captain
- Seaside
- Bluebell
- Sapphire
- Peacock
- Indigo
- Shadow
- Azul
- Bleu
- Astral
Brown Persian Cat Names
- Latte
- Twinkie
- Teak
- Snickers
- Gravy
- Caramel
- Chocolate
- Truffles
- Sahara
- Earthy
- Reece
- Woody
- Velvet
- Peanut
- Cadbury
- Brownie
- Mocha
Orange Persian Cat Names
- Pumpkin
- Marigold
- Honey
- Cheesy
- Garfield
- Mimosa
- Ginger
- Robin
- Amber
- Simba
- Aslan
- Peaches
- Sunny
- Lily
- Rajah
- Rusty
- Hobbes
- Maple
Calico Persian Cat Names
- Caramel
- Tortoise
- Buttercup
- Pebbles
- Callie
- October
- Ginger
- Peanut
- Taffy
- Leaf
- Cookie
- Speckles
- Mocha
- Patches
- Snickers
- Autumn
- Harvest
Funny Persian Cat Names
Sometimes, goofy cat names are the best, especially for fluffy, beautiful cats like Persians. Here are some funny Persian cat names that will really showcase your cat’s unique personality:
- Ramen
- Munchkin
- Quimby
- Seuss
- Angus
- Meaty
- Fishbait
- Opie
- Miss Piggy
- Jennifurr
- Catzilla
- Brad Kitt
- Clawdia
- Puddy Tat
- Elvis Catsley
- Bertha
- Rambo
- Great Catsby
- Cheddar
- Kitty Poppins
- Big Boy
- Trump
- President
- Buttons
- Catastrophe
- Mr. T
- Marshmallow
- Her/His Majesty
- Catzilla
- Machu Picchu
- Quake
- Grizabella
- Burrito
- Pikachu
- Santa Claws
- Butch Catsidy
- Jiggles
- Mistoffelees
- Rumpleteazer
- Porky
- Skimbleshanks
- Cindy Clawford
- Cheerio
- Oprah Whisker
- Dough Boy
- Boots
- Rumpus Cat
- iCat
- Griddlebone
- Meowly Cyrus
- Ricky Ticky Tabby
- Macavity
- Paul McCatney
- Turbo
- Meowsie
- Pouncival
- Genghis Cat
- Baloo
- Bustopher Jones
- Sriracha
- Nugget
- Porkchop
- Veronicat
- Rum Tum Tugger
- Hobbes
- Munkustrap
- Boss Cat
- Jellylorum
- Octopussy
- Frodo
- Bubbles
- Cat-man-do
- Bacon
- Wasabi
- Stitch
- Angelicat
- Cha Cha
- Boomer
- Yeti
- Cat Benatar
- Carbucketty
- William Shakespaw
- Jaspurr
- Jennyanydots
- Twinky
- Ali Cat
- Purrito
- Muffin
- Jelly
- Clawsome
- Bombalurina
- Kermit
- Tink
- Growltiger
- Molecule
- Meatball
- Old Deuteronomy
- Sushi
Conclusion
Your cat deserves a name that fully embodies their personality and appearance. Best of luck to every cat owner out there looking for potential names. We hope this list helped you come up with a few ideas for your new furry friend.
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