Pixar Cat Names, Names Inspired by Pixar Movie Characters
Pixar has given us some of the most lovable animated characters ever, from brave princesses to rusty robots to talking toys. If you are a Pixar superfan adopting a kitten, a Pixar cat name lets you carry a bit of that magic home. These picks work for kittens of every color, size, and personality, whether shy or fearless.
Jessie, the cowgirl from Toy Story, suits a spunky, yappy female cat. Woody fits a loyal, gentle tom with a laid-back vibe. Wall-E is perfect for a rusty-ginger or scruffy-looking rescue. Merida, from Brave, is bold and fiery, great for a red-furred independent girl. And Dash, from The Incredibles, fits a zoomy kitten who is a blur of energy.
For more studio inspiration, take a look at our Disney cat names, movie cat names, or cartoon-themed picks next.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al | From The Name Albert | Unisex | German |
| Alfredo | Elf Counselor | Unisex | Italian |
| Alpha | First Born | Female | Greek |
| Anchor | Ship's anchor | Male | |
| Andy | Greek, "strong and manly" | Male | English |
| Angus | superb, unique | Male | Anglicized |
| Anton | Latin, priceless one | Male | |
| Arlo | The barberry (shrub). | Male | Spanish |
| Art | noble one; bear man | Male | English |
| Babs | after Barbra Streisand | Female | |
| Bailey | bailiff, fortification, able | Female | Occupational |
| Barbie | Traveler from a foreign land. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress... | Female | English |
| Becky | The Ensnarer | Female | English |
| Bernie | Brave As A Bear | Unisex | German |
| Beta | Dedicated To God | Female | Czechoslovakian |
| Bing | From the kettle shaped hollow | Male | |
| Bo | Nickname made popular by actress Bo Derek. | Male | Norse |
| Bong | Unisex | ||
| Bonnie | sweet and good | Female | Scottish |
| Boo | An exclamation of surprise | Male | |
| Bruce | thicket, woodlands | Male | Scottish |
| Bubbles | Thin spherical liquid filled with gas. Irrepressible activity. | Male | |
| Buck | A fleet footed youth. Male deer. | Male | English |
| Buddy | From Budd - The welcome messenger. | Male | English |
| Bullseye | Center of a target | Unisex | |
| Buster | One that breaks up something | Male | Modern |
| Butch | Masculine in appearance or manner. | Male | Nickname |
| Buttercup | A bright yellow flowered plant. Also a term of endearment. | Female | |
| Buzz | To move quickly and busily, to bustle | Male | Modern |
| Captain | One who commands or leads others. Officer in command of ship, aircraft, polic... | Male | |
| Carlton | Free men's town. | Male | |
| Carrie | Abbreviation of Carol and Caroline from the masculine Charles meaning manly | Female | English |
| Celia | heavenly | Female | Latin |
| Charles | manly, strong | Male | |
| Charlie | a man: variant of Carl. | Male | English |
| Chet | fortress, walled town | Male | English |
| Chuck | a man: variant of Carl. | Male | English |
| Chuckles | Male | ||
| Chunk | Unisex | ||
| Claire | bright, clear | Female | |
| Colette | victory of the people | Female | |
| Coral | Greek for small stone. Sincere or from the sea. Marine animal whose skeleton... | Female | Nature |
| Crabby | Unisex | ||
| Crow | Black-feathered bird | Male | |
| Crush | A strong feeling of infatuation | Unisex | |
| Cruz | cross | Male | Spanish |
| Cuddles | To nestle or snuggle. | Unisex | |
| Dante | lasting | Male | Latin |
| Darla | darling | Female | English |
| Dash | To move with haste, to rush. Punctuation. Long sound in Morse code. | Male | English |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular Pixar cat names?
Jessie, Woody, Buzz, Wall-E, Nemo, Dory, Sully, Boo, Merida, and Dash are the most recognizable and loved Pixar-inspired names.
Are there Pixar cats specifically?
Yes. Mochi from Big Hero 6, Sox from Lightyear, and the kittens in Soul all provide actual Pixar cat inspiration.
What Pixar name suits a ginger kitten?
Merida from Brave is the top ginger pick thanks to her fiery red hair. Wall-E, Russell from Up, and Nemo also suit orange or rust-toned kittens.
Are Pixar names good for a pair of kittens?
Absolutely. Woody and Buzz, Nemo and Dory, Sully and Mike, and Carl and Ellie are classic Pixar duos that work for bonded cats.
Can I use a Pixar villain name?
Sure. Syndrome, Lotso, Randall, and Ernesto make memorable names for cats with big, bold, or mischievous personalities.
Do Pixar names work for shy cats?
Yes. Boo from Monsters Inc, Violet from The Incredibles, and Piper from the short film Piper all suit shy, sweet kittens.