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.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu | Father | Unisex | African |
| Akela | noble | Female | |
| Akira | anchor, Intelligent | Female | Japanese |
| Aladdin | . | Male | Arabic |
| Alice | Truth, noble | Female | |
| Amelie | after the movie | Female | |
| Angelica | divine messenger | Female | Italian |
| Anna | Arthur's sister | Female | Greek |
| Annie | Prayer | Female | English |
| Ariel | lioness of god | Female | |
| Arlene | pledge | Female | Modern |
| Artemis | moon | Male | Greek |
| Arwen | noble maiden | Female | Welsh |
| Ash | Ash tree. | Male | English |
| Aslan | Lion; Narnia character | Male | |
| Audrey | Strong and noble | Female | English |
| Aurora | "dawn" | Female | Latin |
| Azrael | help of God | Male | |
| Babbit | Unisex | ||
| Baby | A young animal. An object or personal concern or indulgence | Unisex | |
| Bagheera | Black panther in The Jungle Book | Male | |
| Bambi | child | Female | Italian |
| Banjo | Stringed musical instrument | Male | |
| Barbie | Traveler from a foreign land. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress... | Female | English |
| Bashful | Shy and self-conscious | Unisex | |
| Basil | Majestic, royal, brave | Male | Greek |
| Beans | Seeds of a plant e.g.. coffee beans. Also energetic - "Full of beans". | Male | |
| Beast | Wild animal | Unisex | |
| Bell | ringer of the bell | Male | English |
| Bella | Beautiful | Female | English |
| Belle | Beautiful woman | Female | Short |
| Berlioz | after a kitten in the movie Aristocats | Male | |
| Betty | Devoted to God | Female | English |
| Big Mama | Unisex | ||
| Bigglesworth | After Dr. Bigglesworth from Austin Powers | Unisex | |
| Blu | Blue | Unisex | |
| Blue | A colour between green and indigo. Gloomy or depressed. | Male | Color |
| Bonnie | sweet and good | Female | Scottish |
| Boo | An exclamation of surprise | Male | |
| Buddy | From Budd - The welcome messenger. | Male | English |
| Buffy | God's promise | Female | English |
| Butch | Masculine in appearance or manner. | Male | Nickname |
| Carla | Manly | Female | Italian |
| Carrie | Abbreviation of Carol and Caroline from the masculine Charles meaning manly | Female | English |
| Cat | pure | Female | English |
| Chance | French for luck | Male | |
| Chaos | Kay-oss | Male | |
| Charlotte | petite and femininewoman, feminine of Charles | Female | |
| Cheshire | Alice in Wonderland grinning cat | Unisex | |
| Cheshire Cat | Alice in Wonderland character; grinning 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.