Grumpy Cat Names, Names For Cats With Grumpy Faces
Does your new kitten have a permanently frowning face, a disapproving stare, or the iconic underbite that says nope, try again tomorrow? Grumpy cat names celebrate felines blessed with those expressive scowls and judgy expressions. Made famous by Tardar Sauce (the original Grumpy Cat), these grumpy cat names suit toms and queens who look perpetually unimpressed but melt hearts anyway. Cat owners of Persians, Exotic Shorthairs, and Scottish Folds especially love these grumpy cat names.
Classic picks include Grumpy, Scowl, Grinch, Scrooge, Oscar (the Grouch), and Sourpuss. For a frowning girl kitty, try Maude, Gertrude, Hazel, or Bea (after Golden Girls). Boys suit Walter, Archie, Mr. Whiskers, Grumbles, or Clint (as in Eastwood). Disney's Grumpy dwarf and Tardar Sauce herself make iconic grumpy cat names. Old-man and old-lady style names like Herbert, Edna, Ethel, and Harold add extra punny charm to any crotchety feline. Other fun grumpy cat names include Pickles, Crabby, Meanie, Snarl, and Gloom, ideal for a kitten with serious resting cat face.
For more grumpy cat name ideas, explore our funny cat names and ornery cat names collections, or browse our full categories hub. A good grumpy cat name embraces your kitty's signature scowl with loving humor.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | pure, virginal | Female | Greek |
| Albert | noble and bright | Male | English |
| Barbara | foreign, strange, exotic, mysterious | Female | Latin |
| Basia | God's Daughter | Unisex | |
| Bora | Latin, foreign woman | Female | Czech |
| Boris | A fighter, battler | Male | Slavic |
| Clarence | bright | Male | Latin |
| Claude | Lame. | Male | |
| Crabby | Unisex | ||
| Cross | Cross | Male | English |
| Curmudgeon | Unisex | ||
| Diva | Divine one | Female | Latin |
| Don | World Leader | Male | English |
| Donald | ruler of the world, brown stranger | Male | Scottish |
| Doris | a dorian woman, of the sea | Female | Greek |
| Dougal | Black stranger | Male | Scottish |
| Doughnut | Ring-shaped fried pastry | Unisex | |
| Doyle | black stranger | Male | Irish |
| Dubhgall | Unisex | ||
| Earl | A British nobleman equivalent to a European count | Male | English |
| Ebenezer | Rock of Help | Male | |
| Edna | pleasure, delight | Female | |
| Elmer | noble and renowned | Male | English |
| Ethel | noble | Female | English |
| Eugene | born lucky | Male | Greek |
| Gertrude | Strong Spear | Female | Dutch |
| Gladys | Lame | Female | Welsh |
| Grandma | Grandmother | Unisex | |
| Griper | Unisex | ||
| Groovy | Cool or stylish | Unisex | |
| Groucho | After Groucho Marx, comedian | Unisex | |
| Grumpus | Unisex | ||
| Grumpy | Bad-tempered; surly | Male | |
| Harold | Army commander. | Male | Scandinavian |
| Hector | Tenacious | Male | Greek |
| Herman | man of the army | Male | |
| Hermit | Solitary recluse | Unisex | |
| Hildegard | Battle Penn | Unisex | German |
| Horace | timekeeper | Male | Latin |
| Horseshoe | Good luck charm; horse footwear | Unisex | |
| Itchy | Itchy; Simpsons character | Unisex | |
| Lorelei | from the Rhine River | Female | |
| Mabel | my fair maid; lovely | Female | English |
| Marauder | One who raids | Unisex | |
| Marge | Pearl | Unisex | English |
| Maude | battle-mighty | Female | English |
| Milton | from the mill town | Male | English |
| Miss Priss | Unisex | ||
| Molecule | Smallest unit of compound | Unisex | French |
| Mortimer | still water | Male | English |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best grumpy cat names for a scowling kitten?
Top grumpy cat names include Grumpy, Scowl, Scrooge, Grinch, Sourpuss, Oscar, and Tardar Sauce. They suit kittens with iconic frowning faces.
Which cat breeds tend to look grumpy?
Grumpy-looking cat breeds include Persians, Exotic Shorthairs, British Shorthairs, Scottish Folds, and Himalayans, thanks to their flat faces or drooping features.
What female grumpy cat names sound funny?
Funny female grumpy cat names include Maude, Gertrude, Bea, Hazel, Edna, and Ethel, perfect for a sassy girl with resting cat face.
Who was the original Grumpy Cat?
The original Grumpy Cat was Tardar Sauce, a feline with feline dwarfism and an underbite that caused her iconic scowl. She passed away in 2019.
What male grumpy cat names work for a cranky tom?
Cranky male grumpy cat names include Walter, Archie, Scrooge, Grinch, Oscar, Clint, and Mr. Grumbles.
Are grumpy-looking cats actually grumpy?
Not necessarily. Many grumpy-looking cats are sweet and affectionate despite their expressions. Their scowl is usually just facial structure, not temperament.