Boy cat names

Choosing a boy cat name is an adventure full of endless possibilities. What makes him stand out? Does he have a wild side that would make Tarzan jealous? Or maybe he's a total charmer, wooing everyone with his suave personality? Whatever his vibe, we've got a boy cat name to match his nature.

To help you on this journey, we’ve collected the best cat names for boys – whether you’ve got a brand new kitty, or adopted an elderly cat (congrats). So be prepared to giggle, say "aww," and maybe even scratch your head in confusion at our list of boy cat names, curated by our own cat-naming experts.

Most popular boy cat names

According to our independent research (we do love pets), these are the most popular names for boy cats…

Boots

Buddy

Charlie

Leo

Lucky

Oliver

Ollie

Max

Simba

Toby

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Cute boy cat names

Got yourself an adorable ball of boy fur? Then give him one of these cute boy cat names to make him even feel squishier and fluffier…

Bobby

Bruno

Cupid

Elmo

Elf

Eeyore

Iggy

Luca

Milo

Percy 

Ralph

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Unique boy cat names

Your kitty is special. He stands out from the rest, so why not give him a unique boy cat name to help him shine even more?

Ajax

Atticus

Bonsai

Escher

Jasper

Java

Loki

Magnus

Oden

Picasso

Quentin

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Cool boy cat names

Even if he’s not such a cool cat, he’d like to think he is. That’s why it makes purr-fect sense to pick an awesome boy cat name for your ice cool kitty…

Ace

Bronco

Cyrus

Diesel

Hunter

Heathcliff

Kool

Kodiak

Logan

Napoleon

Rambo

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Funny boy cat names

Does your feline friend make you laugh every day? With cats, sometimes it’s hard not to. So, pick one of these funny boy cat names for your hilarious kitty…

Cosmo

Diablo

Espresso

Elmer

Fandango

Fudge

Joker

Kermit

Lazer

Lobster

Quack

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Gray boy cat names

Feeling gray about picking a boy cat name? Don’t be, we’ve got just the remedy…

Ash

Hades

Knight

Rocco

Rocky

Shadow

Smokey

Smudge

Stormy

Zinc

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Black boy cat names

Mysterious, striking, beautiful – black cats are anything but bad luck. So, give your lucky boy one of these black cat boy names…

Inky

Merlin

Midnight

Ozzy

Pepsi

Puma

Salem

Soot

Velcro

Yin

Related article: Most popular black cat names

Orange boy cat names

They say orange is the new black, but we say ginger cats rule. For your fiery feline friend, pick one of these lovely boy cat names…

Butterscotch

Fred

Garfield

Jupiter

Nacho

Peanut

Rootbeer

Sunny

Simba

Tigger

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Black and white boy cat names

Got your eye on a monochrome moggy? Ah, what a gorgeous combo. Give your beautiful boy one of these black and white boy cat names…

Domino

Elvis

Felix

Lincoln

Lucky

Magpie

Moo

Oreo

Patches

Ziggy

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White boy cat names

Pure white kitties are truly striking, so why not pick one of these gorgeous boy cat names to suit?

Angel

Claude

Frost

Ghost

Polar

Snowball

Spirit

Yang

Yeti

Yogurt

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Boy Cat Name Tips

Congrats! You’ve completed our lovely list of boy cat names, giving you all the ins-purr-ation you need to pick a moniker. Still unsure? No worries, we’ve broken down our top tips…

Purr-sonality takes precedence: Take a close look at your kitty’s unique personality traits. Is he a mischievous little rascal or a laid-back cuddle bug? Tailor the name to match his distinctive purr-sonality.

Hobbies and interests: Consider your feline friend’s favorite pastimes, or things that captivate his attention. Does he have a secret talent for birdwatching? A fascination with chasing laser pointers? Choose a name inspired by his hobbies (if you can call them hobbies).

Timeless or trendy: Decide if you want a boy cat name that stands the test of time or one that reflects the latest trends. Classic names exude elegance, while trendy names give your cat a modern edge, starting conversations when your friends come over.

Observation station: Spend quality time observing your kitty’s behaviors, mannerisms, and expressions. This might lead to a name that perfectly captures his quirks or unique traits.

So, take our tips and list of cat names for boys, then get creative! We’re sure you’ll pick the purr-fect name for your little prince regardless.

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