From A-Z: top girl cat names

Just brought home a kitty? Congrats! Simply thinking about it? Still, amazing! Either way, adopting a female furry family member is an amazing occasion, but now you need to pick the purr-fect name.

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We know that finding the right girl cat name can feel daunting (especially with so many cute and cuddly options out there!) but we’ve made your name-picking journey easier by alphabetizing the best cat names for girls.

Whether you want an amazing name or zany moniker, we’ve got all the ins-purr-ation you need – all in one place.

Now, let’s ABC what we’ve got in store for you…

A

Abigail (meaning "my father is joyful" in Hebrew)

Ada (originates from Germanic and means "noble" or "nobility")

Adelaide (derived from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "kind")

Agnes (meaning "pure" or "holy" in Greek)

Aida (a name of Arabic origin meaning "happy" or "returning")

B

Bailey (a unisex name of English origin, meaning "bailiff" or "trusted guardian")

Bella (meaning "beautiful" in Italian)

Bonnie (derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "pretty" or "attractive")

Brooklyn (a trendy name referring to a borough in New York City)

Buttercup (a sweet and playful name inspired by the bright yellow flower)

C

Callie (a diminutive of the name Caroline, meaning "free man" or "strong")

Charlotte (a name of French origin meaning "free" or "petite")

Chloe (originates from Greek and means "blooming" or "young green shoot")

Cleo (a short form of Cleopatra, meaning "glory of the father" in Greek)

Coco (inspired by the fashion icon Coco Chanel)

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D

Daisy (a name associated with the flower, symbolizing purity and innocence)

Delilah (meaning "delicate" in Hebrew)

Dixie (originating from the Southern United States)

Dolly (inspired by the iconic singer Dolly Parton)

Duchess (a regal and elegant name)

E

Eden (a biblical name meaning "delight" or "paradise" in Hebrew)

Ella (a name derived from Germanic elements meaning "all" or "complete")

Emma (originating from Germanic, meaning "whole" or "universal")

Evie (a diminutive of Eve, meaning "life" or "living one" in Hebrew)

Ezra (a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper" or "support")

F

Faith (a virtue name symbolizing trust, belief, and loyalty)

Fiona (meaning "fair" or "white" in Gaelic)

Fluffy (a cute and descriptive name for a furry cat)

Freya (derived from Norse mythology, representing the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility)

Fuzzy (a playful and descriptive name)

G

Gigi (inspired by the French model and actress, Gigi Hadid)

Ginger (a name often associated with orange-colored cats)

Grace (a virtue name meaning "elegance" or "divine favor")

Gracie (a diminutive form of Grace)

Gwen (originating from Welsh, meaning "blessed" or "white, fair")

H

Harper (originating from English, meaning "harp player")

Hazel (a name inspired by the hazelnut tree or the color hazel)

Honey (a sweet and endearing name)

Luna (derived from Latin, meaning "moon")

Mia (a name of Italian origin, meaning "mine" or "beloved")

Related article: Cat names that start with H

I

Ingrid (originating from Norse mythology, meaning "beautiful" or "fair")

Iris (inspired by the flower, symbolizing hope and wisdom)

Ivy (a name associated with the climbing plant, symbolizing faithfulness)

Izzy (a diminutive of Isabella or Isabel, meaning "pledged to God" in Hebrew)

J

Jade (a name inspired by the precious stone, symbolizing wisdom and protection)

Jasmine (derived from the flower, symbolizing grace and elegance)

Jazzy (a playful and musical name)

Josie (a diminutive of Josephine, meaning "God will add" in Hebrew)

Juno (derived from Roman mythology, representing the queen of the gods)

K

Kiki (a cute and playful name)

Kitty (a classic and affectionate name for a cat)

Kylie (inspired by the American media personality, Kylie Jenner)

Luna (meaning "moon" in Latin)

Lucy (a name derived from Latin, meaning "light" or "illumination")

L

Lily (inspired by the flower, symbolizing purity and beauty)

Lola (meaning "sorrows" in Spanish)

Luna (a name associated with the moon)

Lucy (meaning "light" or "illumination" in Latin)

Lulu (a cute and playful name)

M

Maggie (a diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearl" in Greek)

Maisie (derived from Margaret, meaning "pearl" in Greek)

Mia (meaning "mine" or "beloved" in Italian)

Millie (a diminutive of Mildred, meaning "gentle strength")

Mimi (a diminutive of various names, meaning "wished-for child" or "beloved" in French)

N

Nala (inspired by the lioness character in Disney's "The Lion King")

Nora (derived from Greek, meaning "light" or "honor")

Nova (a name associated with stars, symbolizing new beginnings)

Noodle (a playful and descriptive name)

Nyla (meaning "winner" or "champion" in Arabic)

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O

Olive (inspired by the olive tree or the color olive)

Oreo (inspired by the popular cookie)

Otter (a cute and playful name)

Ollie (a unisex name, often short for Oliver or Olivia)

Opal (a name inspired by the gemstone, symbolizing purity and hope)

P

Penny (originating from Greek, meaning "weaver" or "bobbin")

Pepper (a spicy and energetic name)

Poppy (inspired by the flower, symbolizing remembrance and consolation)

Princess (a regal and royal name)

Pumpkin (a sweet and festive name)

Q

Queenie (a name associated with royalty)

Quincy (meaning "estate of the fifth son" in Old English)

R

Rosie (a diminutive of Rose, symbolizing beauty and love)

Ruby (inspired by the precious gemstone, symbolizing passion and vitality)

Rumi (a name of Arabic origin, meaning "beauty" or "lucid")

Ruthie (a diminutive of Ruth, meaning "compassionate friend" in Hebrew)

S

Sadie (meaning "princess" or "lady" in Hebrew)

Sasha (originating from Russian, meaning "defender of mankind")

Stella (a name derived from Latin, meaning "star")

Sophie (derived from Greek, meaning "wisdom" or "skill")

Sugar (a sweet and endearing name)

T

Taffy (a playful and sweet name)

Tilly (a diminutive of Matilda, meaning "strength in battle" in German)

Trixie (a lively and playful name)

Tulip (inspired by the flower, symbolizing perfect love)

Twiggy (inspired by the British model and actress, Twiggy)

Related article: Cat names that start with T

U

Uma (a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "splendor" or "brightness")

V

Violet (inspired by the flower, symbolizing modesty and virtue)

Vivi (a diminutive of Vivienne or Vivian, meaning "alive" or "lively")

W

Willow (a name associated with the graceful and flexible tree)

Winnie (a diminutive of Winifred, meaning "holy reconciliation" in Welsh)

X

Xena (inspired by the TV show, Xena Warrior Princess)

Xara (meaning "princess" or "queen" in Greek)

Y

Yara (a name of Arabic origin, meaning "small butterfly" or "friend")

Yasmin (derived from the flower, symbolizing elegance and grace)

Z

Zelda (meaning "gray battle maid" in Old Germanic)

Zoey (derived from Greek, meaning "life" or "alive")

Girl cat name tips

Hooray! Now we’ve shown you the A to Z of girl cat names, you should have settled on the purr-fect name for your furry queen. Still unsure? Well, we hope you have the inspiration to keep going, but to make your decision a little easier, we’ve got some more tips.

We don't recommend rushing into your decision. So, before settling on a cute girl cat name, take a day or two to understand your kitty’s character – is she cute and cuddly? Then names like Noodle or Kiki would be purr-fect. Or is she fluffy and energetic? Then pick a fun-loving name to suit her energy like Quincy or Harper. Use her unique traits to guide your choice. In the meantime, you can simply call her kitty kat (we won’t judge).

Another tip is to choose a girl cat name that you actually enjoy saying. It shouldn’t be difficult to pronounce (for you, the dreaded vet, or your house sitters!), and it needs to roll off your tongue. So, try to stick to one or two syllables. You’ll thank us later during kitty training time!

So, take our advice and A to Z collection of cat names for girls, and get your creative juices purring – you’ll land on a beautiful name in no time. Good luck!

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