Unisex Basketball Cat Names

Basketball cat names are perfect if your kitten plays like a small NBA rookie, leaping for toys, faking left before pouncing right and landing with pro-level balance. If you follow the NBA, college basketball or WNBA, a basketball cat name lets you cheer for your favorite players every time you call your cat for dinner. These names are short, strong and fun to shout.

For cat owners who love the hardwood, basketball cat names come from legendary first and last names. Kobe, after the late Kobe Bryant, suits a black cat with sharp instincts. Jordan, after Michael Jordan, fits a tall, athletic tom who jumps for every toy. LeBron, after LeBron James, works for a powerful cat with a big presence. Shaq, after Shaquille O'Neal, is perfect for a giant Maine Coon or a chunky ginger. Curry, after Stephen Curry, suits a quick, smaller kitten with perfect aim at the food bowl. Each basketball cat name brings NBA star power home.

Say your basketball cat names out loud, they should feel as natural as cheering a three-pointer. Short one-syllable picks like Shaq, Kobe and Curry carry especially well. For more athletic ideas, browse our sporty, NFL and soccer collections, or check our origins pages for basketball cat names tied to NBA, WNBA and international basketball stars.