If you're a self-proclaimed nerd or simply love a unique name, why not give your feline friend a moniker inspired by your interests? Whether your passion is science, literature, technology, or classic comic books, there’s a purr-fectly nerdy name for your cat. Here's a list of nerdy cat names organized into ten fun categories, with options for both male and female cats.
1. Science-Inspired Names
For cats who seem to conduct their own "experiments" around the house.
Male Cat Names
- Newton – Named after Isaac Newton, the father of physics
- Einstein – For the genius physicist, Albert Einstein
- Curie – Inspired by Marie Curie, a pioneer in radioactivity
- Galileo – Named after the famous astronomer and physicist
- Tesla – A nod to the inventor Nikola Tesla
Female Cat Names
- Ada – Named after Ada Lovelace, an early computer programmer
- Rosalind – After Rosalind Franklin, key to DNA research
- Hypatia – An ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher
- Marie – Short for Marie Curie, two-time Nobel Prize winner
- Lise – In honor of Lise Meitner, who contributed to nuclear fission
2. Literature-Inspired Names
For book lovers and cats who seem to have poetic souls.
Male Cat Names
- Gatsby – Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
- Sherlock – Named after Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective
- Hemingway – For the writer Ernest Hemingway
- Atticus – Inspired by Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird
- Orwell – After George Orwell, the author of 1984
Female Cat Names
- Jane – A classic, after Jane Austen
- Hermione – Inspired by Harry Potter’s brilliant witch
- Scout – Named after Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird
- Ophelia – A Shakespearean name from Hamlet
- Bronte – For the famous Brontë sisters
3. Technology-Inspired Names
For tech enthusiasts and digital age felines.
Male Cat Names
- Pixel – Great for a cat who’s small but impactful
- Linux – For fans of the open-source operating system
- Bit – A cute name, short for “binary digit”
- Mac – Inspired by Apple’s Macintosh
- Java – Named after the popular programming language
Female Cat Names
- Dot – Short for “dot com”
- Ruby – A programming language name
- Ada – After Ada Lovelace, a programmer pioneer
- Tesla – A tech-inspired choice as well as a tribute to Nikola Tesla
- Juno – Named after the NASA space probe
4. Comic Book-Inspired Names
For comic fans and cats who are superheroes in their own way.
Male Cat Names
- Clark – For Superman, whose real name is Clark Kent
- Bruce – Named after Batman’s alter ego, Bruce Wayne
- Logan – Wolverine’s real name from X-Men
- Peter – Inspired by Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man
- Odin – From Marvel’s Thor mythology
Female Cat Names
- Diana – Inspired by Wonder Woman’s alter ego, Diana Prince
- Natasha – Black Widow’s real name
- Raven – A dark yet cool name inspired by Teen Titans
- Harley – For Harley Quinn, the Joker’s sidekick
- Storm – The powerful weather-controller from X-Men
5. Space and Astronomy-Inspired Names
For stargazers and cats who seem to have their heads in the clouds.
Male Cat Names
- Apollo – After NASA’s Apollo missions
- Orion – Named after the famous constellation
- Hubble – For the Hubble Space Telescope
- Leo – Short for the constellation and astrological sign
- Nova – Meaning a sudden brightening in a star
Female Cat Names
- Andromeda – Named after the Andromeda galaxy
- Lyra – A constellation name, known for its beauty
- Cassiopeia – Named after a famous constellation
- Vega – The brightest star in the Lyra constellation
- Stella – Meaning “star” in Latin
6. Fantasy and Mythology-Inspired Names
For fantasy enthusiasts and mystical cats.
Male Cat Names
- Merlin – After the legendary wizard
- Gandalf – Inspired by Lord of the Rings
- Thor – Named after the Norse god of thunder
- Loki – The Norse god of mischief
- Oberon – The king of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Female Cat Names
- Arwen – From Lord of the Rings
- Freya – Norse goddess of love and beauty
- Luna – Meaning “moon” and common in fantasy
- Athena – Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom
- Morgana – Inspired by Morgan le Fay
7. Historical Figure-Inspired Names
For history buffs and cats who seem wise beyond their years.
Male Cat Names
- Julius – Named after Julius Caesar
- Alexander – After Alexander the Great
- Da Vinci – For the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci
- Napoleon – Named after the famous French general
- Churchill – In honor of Winston Churchill
Female Cat Names
- Cleopatra – For the ancient Egyptian queen
- Eleanor – After Eleanor Roosevelt
- Florence – In honor of Florence Nightingale
- Joan – Named after Joan of Arc
- Victoria – After Queen Victoria
8. Math-Inspired Names
For mathematicians and logical-minded cats.
Male Cat Names
- Euler – Named after the mathematician Leonhard Euler
- Pythagoras – After the famous Greek mathematician
- Fibonacci – Known for the Fibonacci sequence
- Pi – A short and quirky name
- Zero – A cool and minimalist name
Female Cat Names
- Sophie – Inspired by mathematician Sophie Germain
- Hypatia – An ancient Greek mathematician
- Delta – A symbol used in math for change
- Tess – Short for tessellation, a mathematical concept
- Sine – A math function name
9. Gaming-Inspired Names
For video game fans and gaming cats.
Male Cat Names
- Mario – Named after the iconic character
- Link – From The Legend of Zelda series
- Kirby – The adorable pink character from Kirby
- Sonic – The speedy hedgehog
- Kratos – The main character in God of War
Female Cat Names
- Zelda – Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda
- Peach – Named after Princess Peach
- Tifa – A character from Final Fantasy VII
- Lara – After Lara Croft from Tomb Raider
- Ciri – A main character from The Witcher series
10. Anime-Inspired Names
For anime fans and cats with a lot of character.
Male Cat Names
- Goku – From Dragon Ball
- Naruto – From the popular series Naruto
- Luffy – Main character in One Piece
- Vegeta – Another Dragon Ball favorite
- Inuyasha – The half-demon from Inuyasha
Female Cat Names
- Sailor – As in Sailor Moon
- Chihiro – From Spirited Away
- Mikasa – A character in Attack on Titan
- Sakura – Common in many anime series
- Hinata – From Naruto
Choosing the Perfect Nerdy Name
No matter what category you’re drawn to, a nerdy name for your cat can be a fun way to reflect your own interests while giving your cat a unique identity. Whether inspired by science, literature, mythology, or gaming, these names bring a touch of personality and intellect, making them perfect for your special feline friend.