Movie Cat Names, Names After Famous Cats In Film
Cinema is full of iconic cats — stars of animated classics, horror villains, comedy sidekicks, and more. If you are a film fan, naming your kitten after a movie cat turns your living room into a daily tribute to your favorite story. Cat owners love movie cat names because they come loaded with personality already.
Movie cat names span decades of film history. Garfield is the lasagna-loving orange tabby from the classic comic and films, while Duchess leads the elegant feline family in The Aristocats. Puss honors the sword-fighting tabby from Puss in Boots, Jonesy is the ship cat from Alien, and Mr. Bigglesworth is the hairless sidekick from Austin Powers. Each movie cat name brings cinematic charm to your feline.
Want related angles? Our cartoon cat names and famous cat names pages work beautifully, and celebrity cat names add star power.
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| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu | Unisex | ||
| Akela | Female | ||
| Akira | Female | ||
| Aladdin | Male | ||
| Alice | A form descended from Aalis and Adelais | Female | Old French form of a Germanic name |
| Amelie | Female | ||
| Angelica | Female | ||
| Anna | Female | ||
| Annie | Female | ||
| Ariel | Female | ||
| Arlene | Female | ||
| Artemis | Male | ||
| Arwen | Female | ||
| Ash | The ash tree, fire residue, or a short form of Ashley | Male | English |
| Aslan | Male | ||
| Audrey | Female | ||
| Aurora | Dawn | Female | Latin |
| Azrael | Male | ||
| Babbit | Unisex | ||
| Baby | A very young child or animal | Unisex | English word name |
| Bagheera | Male | ||
| Bambi | Female | ||
| Banjo | Male | ||
| Barbie | Female | ||
| Bashful | Unisex | ||
| Basil | Male | ||
| Beans | Male | ||
| Beast | Unisex | ||
| Bell | Male | ||
| Bella | Associated with Italian bella, meaning beautiful | Female | English usage; Italian word association |
| Belle | A short name form; also associated with French belle | Female | English name usage; French word association |
| Berlioz | Male | ||
| Betty | Female | ||
| Big Mama | Unisex | ||
| Bigglesworth | Unisex | ||
| Blu | Dark blue in Italian | Unisex | Italian colour word |
| Blue | Male | ||
| Bonnie | Pretty | Female | Scottish word name |
| Boo | A startling exclamation; also slang for a romantic partner | Male | English word name |
| Buddy | A friend or companion | Male | English word name |
| Buffy | Female | ||
| Butch | Male | ||
| Carla | Female | ||
| Carrie | Female | ||
| Cat | Female | ||
| Chance | Male | ||
| Chaos | Male | ||
| Charlotte | Female | ||
| Cheshire | Unisex | ||
| Cheshire Cat | Unisex |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous movie cat names?
Iconic picks include Garfield, Duchess, Puss, Jonesy, and Mr. Bigglesworth. These movie cat names come from The Aristocats, Garfield, Puss in Boots, Alien, and Austin Powers.
What is a good movie cat name for an orange tabby?
Garfield is the classic pick for an orange tabby — lazy, lasagna-loving, and beloved worldwide. Other orange picks include Thomas O''Malley from The Aristocats.
Are there movie cat names from horror films?
Yes. Jonesy from Alien, Church from Pet Sematary, and the Siamese cats from Lady and the Tramp all come from memorable film moments — though not all are strictly horror.
What movie cat name suits a hairless breed like a Sphynx?
Mr. Bigglesworth from Austin Powers is the go-to pick. The name brings instant humor and recognition to any hairless cat.
Can I name my female cat after Duchess?
Absolutely. Duchess from The Aristocats is elegant, maternal, and graceful — ideal for a refined female cat like a Persian or Ragdoll.
Do movie cat names work for kittens?
Yes. Movie cat names carry full personalities already built in, which makes them a fun starting point as your kitten grows into her unique character.