Cat Names by Breeds

Explore cat names by breed across 75 curated collections drawn from 22,292 active names. Breed is one useful filter, not a rule: use the collection as a starting pool, then check the meaning, sound, and fit for your individual cat.

Browse classic breed lists such as Persian cat names with their old-world elegance, Siamese cat names rooted in royal Thai tradition, Maine Coon cat names that match their gentle-giant stature, Ragdoll cat names suited to floppy lap-loving softies, Sphynx cat names with bold personality to match their hairless presence, Bengal cat names echoing wild leopard ancestry, Birman cat names with a sacred temple-cat backstory, and Abyssinian cat names that nod to one of the oldest known cat lines. Beyond those flagships you'll also find Scottish Fold, British Shorthair, Russian Blue, Norwegian Forest, Burmese, Devon Rex, Munchkin, and many more breed-specific lists.

To use this page, find your kitten's breed (or the breed it most resembles) and open the matching tile to see suggested names with meanings, origins, and inspiration notes. From there, deepen your shortlist with cat names by origin to match cultural roots, with themed cat name categories to add a personality flavor like cute or mystical, or with cat names by color to honor your cat's coat. For breed-specific care and naming etiquette, browse our cat naming tips library, or use cat name search to look up any name instantly.