Cat Names From Movies
Movies have given us some of the most beloved cats on screen, from Garfield's lasagna obsession to Puss in Boots's swashbuckling charm. If you are a film lover welcoming a kitten home, a movie cat name lets you tip your hat to the silver screen while honoring your new feline star.
Simba, from The Lion King, suits a golden tabby with a regal stance. Duchess and Thomas O'Malley, from The Aristocats, are perfect for a refined pair or a streetwise tom. Crookshanks, Hermione's ginger cat in Harry Potter, fits a squashed-face grump. Salem, the black cat from Sabrina, suits a mysterious kitty. And Jiji, from Kiki's Delivery Service, is adorable for a sleek black cat.
For more cinematic picks, browse our Pixar cat names, Disney cat names, or book-inspired names for your leading feline.
Meanings, origins and pronunciations appear only for records with checked sources. Blank fields have not been verified. Gender and collection labels are browsing choices.
| 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 is the most famous movie cat of all time?
Garfield is arguably the most famous, followed by the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland and Puss in Boots from Shrek. All three make iconic cat names.
Can I name my cat after a human movie character?
Of course. Leia, Indiana, Gandalf, and Amelie all make great cat names and give your kitten a fun backstory when guests ask.
Which Disney cat names are most popular?
Simba, Nala, Marie, Figaro, Duchess, and Thomas O'Malley are the most popular Disney cat names and recognized by almost every guest.
Are movie cat names only for purebred cats?
Not at all. Movie names suit any cat. A black shelter cat named Jiji or a ginger tabby named Crookshanks makes the name feel even more personal.
What are good movie names for a pair of cats?
Simba and Nala, Duchess and Thomas, Tom and Jerry, Luke and Leia, and Bonnie and Clyde all work perfectly for bonded feline duos.
Do cats recognize names from movies?
They recognize the sound, not the reference. So Crookshanks and Whiskers work equally well if you use the name consistently during feeding and play.