20 Best Boy Cat Names

Looking for popular cat names for your furry feline friend? Here are the best boy cat names for kitties of every color.

So you’ve got a boy cat, but the cat is missing something major: a name. There are so many directions you could go here.

You could go cute. You could go creative. You could pick a funny cat name inspired by the color of his fur, his personality or both.

To get you started, here are 20 of the best boy cat names ever. Which is your favorite?

Blue

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This one’s super popular for kitties with blue eyes. The coat of gray cats is often labeled as “blue,” so this works well for them, too.

Felix

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Felix the Cat is the oldest animated cat in the books, making this a popular black and white boy cat name.

Garfield

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Everyone knows Garfield. If you love spaghetti, this orange boy cat name is a solid pick. Note: Feeding spaghetti to real cats is still not advised.

Leo

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Lions are often named Leo, and what are cats if not tiny lions?

Loki

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Did you know Loki is the god of mischief in Norse mythology? If you’ve ever met a cat, you get why this is one of the best boy kitten names.

Pro tip: Don’t put any glasses near the edge of the counter once you bring home little Loki. They will die.

Louie

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Remember the movie “Princess Diaries”? Anne Hathaway’s character has a cat named Fat Louie.

Miso

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How can you not love boy cat names inspired by soup?

Mouse

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Ah, the irony. Ironic cat names are the best, aren’t they?

Mr. Bigglesworth

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When Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset, people die. This funny boy cat name only makes sense if you’re an Austin Powers fan.

Oliver

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What a classic male cat name. For some reason, this is one of the most popular orange boy cat names around.

Oreo

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Oreo is the gold standard of black and white cat names. Can you even have a black and white cat without considering it?

Percy

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You’re going to hate us for this one. Just wait for it. What if you named your cat Purr-cy? It’s the best boy cat name for dads.

Salem

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Another black boy cat name inspired by pop culture. Salem was the name of the (very) sarcastic cat in the Disney series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”

**Sammy**

There’s nothing spicy about Sammy. It’s one of the sweetest, best boy cat names you can find, especially for a lovable, plump pile of fluff.

Shadow

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Hasn’t everyone met a black cat named Shadow?

Simba

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The more your cat resembles a baby lion, the more you should consider naming him Simba.

Smokey

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This is the best male cat name for cats with gray fur and orange or yellow eyes. It’s like having a kitty made of fire and smoke.

Snowball

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What better white cat name can you find, honestly? The fluffier the cat, the better it is.

Tiger

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Tiger is one of the most popular names for striped boy cats. It works well for Bengals, too. If you’re a fan of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger is an endearing alternative.

Toby

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Toby sounds like the name of a big tomcat. It’s a cute, funny cat name for any sized floof, though.