Top British cat names

Naming your cat can be tricky business. Is he a feisty Bengal? A laid-back ragdoll? Or perhaps you’ve got a characterful stray on your hands. The individual personalities of our cats can inspire – whether you go for Princess for a real diva or Simba for a gutsy kitten. 

We love talking names and we know finding a great fit is particularly satisfying. Here are the top cat names in the UK inspired by food, flowers, toys, and popular culture to help you find the perfect one.

Popular cat names in the UK for boys

Looking for the perfect name for your male cat or kitten? Naming boys can be tricky business but we've put together a top list of the most popular boy cat names for you to peruse:  

1. Charlie
2. Oscar
3. Milo
4. George
5. Tigger
6. Alfie
7. Felix
8. Jasper
9. Max
10. Tiger
11. Simba
12. Smudge
13. Bob
14. Casper
15. Fred
16. Freddie
17. Tommy
18. Gizmo
19. Harry
20. Oliver
21. Ziggy 

The UK’s Top Girl Cat Names

There’s lots of options when it comes to female cat names in the UK. From classics like Poppy and Rosie to moon-inspired Luna, here’s our top picks for cute cat names for girls kitties: 

1. Poppy
2. Molly
3. Luna
4. Bella
5. Daisy
6. Millie
7. Rosie
8. Tilly
9. Willow
10. Lily
11. Nala 
12. Chloe
13. Cleo
14. Jess
15. Daisy 
16. Missy 
17. Roxy 

Cutest Cat Names in the UK

If you’re welcoming a sweet kitten into your heart and home, give her a name that’s as adorable as she is. Here are some of our top picks for cute cat names: 

1. Angel
2. Bessie
3. Buffy
4. Eve
5. Fluffy
6. Lulu
7. Mimi
8. Missy
9. Pearl
10. Summer

Funny British Cat Names

Here at TrustedHousesitters, we love a comical cat name. From names taken after British food classics like Crumpet and humorous person-like names such as Colin, here are our favourite funny cat names from the UK: 

1. Nessie
2. Pork pie
3. Hunky-dory
4. Chips
5. Scrummy
6. Squib
7. Telly
8. Cornetto
9. Guinness
10. Poppins

British cat names: top unique cat names

Looking for a more unique name for your special feline? When a generic name just won’t do for your one-of-a-kind kitty, try one of these unique cat names:

1. Maestro
2. Milton
3. Zoltan
4. Roux
5. Wilco
6. Uri
7. Oslo
8. Beatrice
9. Hermione
10. Bjork

The UK’s Top Black Cat Names

If you’re lucky enough to have a black cat in your life you need a great name to match. From Oreo to Boo to Smokey, there’s a black cat name on this list for every style… not to mention for every feline personality.

1. Luna
2. Jinx
3. Merlin
4. Mowgli
5. Mocha
6. Ozzy
7. Spooky
8. Casper
9. Norman
10. Cosmo
11. Stella
12. Bagheera
13. Shadow
14. Pepper
15. Oreo
16. Smokey
17. Boo
18. Midnight
19. Salem

The UK’s Top Orange Cat Names

There’s something very special about a ginger cat. Renowned for their naughty ways, our flame-haired felines deserve a name that matches their personality. 

Whether you’re looking for orange cat names for a ginger tabby or a new kitten, there are plenty of brilliant names from food, nature, and culture to inspire you.

Take a look at our list of 25 orange cat names below. Which one is your favourite?

1. Amber
2. Annie 
3. Cinnamon 
4. Cayenne
5. Cheeto 
6. Chilli 
7. Clementine 
8. Dorito 
9. Ember
10. Fanta 
11. Garfield
12. Ginger 
13. Marmalade
14. Mimosa
15. Marigold 
16. Pumpkin 
17. Ruby 
18. Tiger
19. Gingernut 
20. Butterscotch 
21. Pepper
22. Orangina 
23. Tabasco (Tabs for short)
24. Tigger
25. Toulouse 

The UK’s Top White Cat Names

Looking for a name for your adorable new white cat? We’ll take you through the most interesting, most unique and creative white cat names, including white kitten names, female cats and male cat names.

1. Luna
2. Alaska
3. Lotus
4. Angel
5. Snowflake
6. Ivory
7. Star
8. Tofu
9. Storm (after the X-Men character played by Halle Berry)
10. Cottontail (or Peter Cottontail like the famous rabbit)
    

Do you have a particularly fluffy boy or girl cat in your life? Try these white cat names on for size: 

1. Cottonball
2. Powder Puff
3. Snowball
4. Nimbus (like the white fluffy rain cloud)
5. Marshmallow
6. Snuggles
7. Creampuff
8. Furby
9. Snow White

We love all cats in all shapes, sizes and colours but there’s something irresistible about a white kitten. Here are our top picks for your new little arrival: 

1. Bianca (means “white” in Italian)
2. Finn (for “Fionn” which means “fair” or “white” in Irish)
3. Alba (it means “white pearl” in Latin/German)
4. Shiro (the Japanese word for “white”)
5. Dandelion

The UK’s Top Grey Cat Names

Whether you’ve got a light grey Russian blue, a Chartreux or a speckled Shorthair, it’s a fab idea to give your cat a grey cat name to complement his/her colourway. 

As beautiful as your cat is, grey might not seem like the most exciting colour to get inspiration from but inspiration is everywhere. Here are some of our favourite grey cat names: 

1. Silver
2. Misty
3. Ash
4. Smoky 
5. Granite 
6. London 
7. Phantom 
8. Poe 

Grey cat names for girls:

1. Blue 
2. Dawn 
3. Echo 
4. Elsa 
5. Heather
6. London 
7. Sage
8. Sasha
9. Willow

Grey cat names for males: 

1. Ash 
2. Peri 
3. Sterling
4. Charcoal 
5. Bolt

And if you still haven't found the perfect moniker for your new furry friend, check out these British pet names for more inspiration.

Do cats know their names?

Cats are renowned for their indifference when it comes to their humans. All owners will testify as to how readily our cats ignore us when you call their name. But do cats know their names? A Japanese study claims yes, they do recognise their own names — even if they pretend not to hear you. 

Behavioural scientist, Atsuko Saito’s study involved testing seventy-eight cats from different Japanese households. The aim of the game? To find out if the cats responded to their names. Saito and her colleagues had the cat’s owners repeatedly say four words that sounded similar to their cats’ names until the cats acclimated to those words and stopped responding. The owners then said their cats' actual names, and the researchers looked at whether the cats were able to tell the difference between the two.

What were the results? The cats had more pronounced responses to their own names — meowing or moving their ears, heads or tails — than to similar words or other cats’ names.

The study clearly shows that many cats react to their own names when spoken by their owners. Biologist John Bradshaw says he is less convinced cats can recognize their names when spoken by someone unfamiliar. So next time you’re calling your beloved feline and they ignore you, rest assured they are actually listening. 

Hopefully our list of the UK's top cat names has given you some naming inspiration for your new four-pawed pal. But if you need any more cute cat name inspiration, why not ask our pet-loving community what names they've chosen for their feline friends? Head on over to our Community Forum today - the perfect place for those sharing a love of pets and travel to come together!