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Cats and superheroes share many similarities. Cats can be mysterious, aloof, and act like they have alter-egos. They’re also celebrated by many and can also be extremely misunderstood. Some may even have special powers, such as the ability to sniff out cancer or improve people’s mental health.
With all these similarities, superhero names can become thoughtful and inspiring names for cats. There are hundreds of superheroes, so we’ve selected some of our favorite names to get your brain jogging.
How to Name Your Cat
Naming your cat with a superhero name can be a fairly simple and straightforward process. You can simply choose your favorite superhero’s name or alter-ego and give it to your cat. If you’re having trouble deciding on a name, you can try to find a superhero that shares similar qualities as your cat. For example, if you have a playful and energetic cat, Flash or Quicksilver may be suitable names.
If you’re feeling stumped, read through our list of superhero names and see if any stand out to you. It can also help you identify any other heroes that are within the same comics as the superheroes on our list.
Marvel Comics Superhero Names
Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe have brought forth many superheroes that have become beloved icons for many people. Our list of Marvel Superheroes includes some of the main characters of major Marvel comics and movies.
- Ajax
- Black Knight/Dane Whitman
- Black Panther/T’Challa Udaku
- Cyclops/Scott Summers
- Deadpool
- Doctor Strange/Stephen Strange
- Drax
- Druig
- Falcon/Sam Wilson
- Gamora
- Gilgamesh
- Groot
- Hulk/Bruce Banner
- Ikaris
- Kingo
- Makkari
- Moon Night/Marc Spector
- Nebula
- Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner
- Phastos
- Phoenix/Jean Grey
- Professor X/Charles Xavier
- Rogue/Anna Marie LeBeau
- Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff
- Sersi
- Shuri
- Spiderman/Peter Parker
- Sprite
- Starfox
- Starlord/Peter Quill
- Storm/Ororo Munroe
- Thena
- Thor
- Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes
- Wolverine/Logan
DC Comics Superhero Names
DC Comics is another household name in the comic book universe. We’ve made sure to list some of the bravest, most popular, and unique heroes in the DC Comics universe.
- Aquaman/Arthur Curry
- Artemis
- Atom/Al Pratt
- Batgirl/Barbara Gordon
- Batman/Bruce Wayne
- Beast Boy/Garfield Logan
- Blue Devil/Dan Cassidy
- Cyborg/Victor Stone
- Firestorm/Ronnie Raymond
- Flash/Barry Allen/Wally West
- Green Lantern/Hal Jordan
- Harbinger/Lyla Michaels
- Heatwave/Mick Rory
- Hippolyta
- Hawkgirl/Kendra Saunders
- Hawkman/Katar Hol
- Martian Manhunter/John Jones
- Midnighter
- Nightwing/Dick Grayson
- Pandora
- Raven/Rachel Roth
- Red Arrow/Emiko Queen
- Robin/Dick Grayson
- Savant/Brian Durlin
- Signal/Duke Thomas
- Spoiler/Stephanie Brown
- Starfire/Koriand’r
- Stargirl/Courtney Whitmore
- Static/Virgil Hawkins
- Supergirl/Kara Zor-El
- Superman/Clark Kent
- Terra/Tara Markov
- Thunder/Anissa Pierce
- Vixen/Mari McCabe
- Wonder Woman/Diana Prince
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is another large comic book company that has produced numerous different characters that many people have come to love. We love Dark Horse superheroes because they’re unique, and many of them have very nuanced origin stories. Here are some of our favorite superheroes.
- Astro Boy
- Barb Wire/Barbara Kopetski
- Blackout/Scott Travers
- Boy/Number Five
- Brother Occult
- Codename Black/Zane Ladle
- Divinity/Adara Kaethe
- Empowered/Elissa Megan Powers
- Femifist
- Ghost/Elisa Cameron
- Hellboy/Anung un Rama
- Hero Zero/David McRae
- Horror/Ben
- Kraken/Diego
- Major Havoc
- Mask
- Ninjette/Kozue Kaburagi
- Ocelotina
- Oyuki
- Prairie Ghost/Clint Anderson
- Ruby
- Rumor/Allison
- Seance/Klaus
- Spaceboy/Luther
- White Violin/Vanya
Anime Superheroes
There are many sub-genres underneath the large anime umbrella, but the superhero genre is one that’s remained prominent and popular for years. Anime can have superheroes with interesting powers, but many also have intricate and complex storylines. So, you can find a wealth of superhero names in anime.
- Akira
- Bunny
- Guyver
- Inuyashiki
- Izuku Midoriya
- Katsuki Bakugo
- Madoka
- Mega Man
- Mikoto Misaka
- Ochaco “Uravity” Uraraka
- Sailor Moon
- Saitama
- Samurai Flamenco
- Sayaka
- Shoto Todoroki
- Tenya “Ingenium” Ida
- Toyko Mew Mew
- Yu Otosaka
- Wild Tiger
- Zet
Superhero Duo Names
If you have a bonded pair or multiple cats, you could always name them after a dynamic duo. Here are some of the most memorable comic book heroes and sidekicks.
- Archer and Armstrong
- Batgirl and Black Canary
- Batman and Robin
- Black Widow and Hawkeye
- Blue Beetle and Booster Gold
- Cable and Deadpool
- Captain America and Falcon
- Cloak and Dagger
- Green Arrow and Green Lantern
- Groot and Rocket
- Hawk and Dove
- Iron Man and War Machine
- Nite Owl and Rorschach
- Scarlet Witch and Vision
- The Will and Lying Cat
Final Thoughts
There are so many more superhero names out there. So, if you haven’t found a name that sticks out to you, we hope that you at least have some comics that you can now refer to for more names. With some time, we’re sure that you’ll find a great superhero name that’s perfect for your marvelous cat.
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