Small Cat Names, Names For Small Kittens
Kittens start tiny, and some breeds stay small for life. If you have welcomed a petite feline into your home, a small cat name perfectly matches that compact charm. Cat owners love short, sweet picks that feel as dainty as their beloved kitten — the rule ''the easier, the better'' fits naturally here.
Small cat names draw from diminutive meanings worldwide. Paul is Latin for ''small'' and works as a classic male pick, while Kenna is Gaelic for ''small fire.'' Keita means ''blessed, small one'' in Japanese, Wee is Scottish for ''little'' — an endearing nickname — and Petit is French for ''small.'' Each small cat name fits the tiny paws pattering around your home.
Want more pint-sized picks? Our little cat names and cute cat names pages pair beautifully, and short cat names add extra brevity.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby | My father rejoices. Biblical: the name of King David's third wife described a... | Female | English |
| Abbymini | Female | ||
| Ace | A top performer; also the one or highest card in many games. | Male | English |
| Aiko | Love, beloved one, little love | Female | Japanese |
| Al | From The Name Albert | Unisex | German |
| Allison | noble | Female | Scottish |
| Alvin | elf wine, noble friend | Male | English |
| Apple | A firm round red or green fruit. Also one that is treasured - the apple of my... | Female | Nature |
| Asterisk | Star-shaped typographic mark | Unisex | Greek |
| Atom | Smallest unit of matter | Male | |
| Attila | "little father" | Male | Hungarian |
| Babe | A baby. Slang for young woman | Female | Word |
| Baby | A young animal. An object or personal concern or indulgence | Unisex | |
| Babycakes | Unisex | ||
| Balbina | Strong | Unisex | Latin |
| Bambi | child | Female | Italian |
| Bambino | Little child | Unisex | |
| Barbie | Traveler from a foreign land. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress... | Female | English |
| Bean | Fair-Skinned | Male | Scottish |
| Bebop | Jazz music style | Unisex | |
| Becan | Small | Male | Irish |
| Belle | Beautiful woman | Female | Short |
| Bennett | Blessed | Male | English |
| Berry | White, Fair | Male | English |
| Bilbo Baggins | One of the hobbits in J.R. Tolkien's novels. | Male | |
| Binky | Beans paddock | Unisex | |
| Biscuit | A cookie or cracker | Unisex | |
| Bitsy | Female | ||
| Bitty | Very small. Composed of fragments. | Unisex | |
| Blackberry | Prickly shrub with small edible berries | Female | |
| Blossom | lovely, A flower or cluster of flowers | Female | English |
| Bo Peep | Precious | Female | |
| Bon Bon | Small chocolate confection | Female | |
| Bonbon | Unisex | ||
| Bones | after doctor in Star Trek | Unisex | |
| Bonita | Pretty little one. | Female | Spanish |
| Boo-Boo | Unisex | ||
| Boots | Footwear covering the foot and ankle | Male | |
| Boris | A fighter, battler | Male | Slavic |
| Brendan | prince | Male | Irish |
| Brenna | Raven maid, dark-haired | Female | Irish |
| Brennan | Little drop: Prince. Variant of Brendan. | Male | Irish |
| Brooke | small stream | Female | English |
| Bubble | A thin sphere of liquid | Unisex | |
| Bubbles | Thin spherical liquid filled with gas. Irrepressible activity. | Male | |
| Bugsy | Insect; gangster nickname | Male | |
| Bullet | A metal cylinder shot from a rifle or gun. Used to express speed. | Male | |
| Bumblebee | Flying stinging insect | Unisex | English |
| Bunny | little rabbit | Female | Nickname |
| Butterbean | Unisex |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best small cat names for petite kittens?
Try Paul, Kenna, Keita, Wee, and Petit. These small cat names mean ''little'' or ''small one'' across Latin, Gaelic, Japanese, Scottish, and French origins.
What cat breeds stay small as adults?
Singapura, Munchkin, Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, and Siamese often stay compact. A small cat name suits their dainty frame for life.
Why choose a short cat name?
Shorter names are easier for cats to learn and respond to. A small cat name is often one or two syllables — perfect for calling during meal time or play.
What does Keita mean for a cat?
Keita is Japanese and can mean ''blessed, small one'' or ''respectful one.'' It suits a delicate male kitten with a gentle, well-mannered personality.
Is Kenna a good name for a female cat?
Yes. Kenna is Gaelic for ''small fire'' or ''born of fire.'' It is a spirited pick for a tiny female cat with a big personality packed into a small frame.
Can small cat names work for big cats?
Absolutely. Many owners love the humor of calling a Maine Coon ''Petit'' or a Ragdoll ''Wee.'' Small cat names can be ironic and endearing.
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