Choosing a name for a new cat is an enjoyable task that fills you with excitement. As you check name after name, you visualize what you think your little cat will be like when it grows up. But although it can be a creative and fun activity, it can also become a headache when you can’t decide between so many names, and even worse if you are not choosing the name by yourself because on top of that, you have to agree with someone else, oh boy, it can be complicated to find the perfect Bengal cat name for your new pet.
When choosing a name, there are many variables to take into account, for example, the color of the cat, its physical appearance, its personality, if it resembles someone or something, obviously you must love the name, also the length of the word and that it is easy to pronounce, and of course the breed of the cat.
Each breed and color has a list of names that suit them more because of those characteristics. That’s why I am bringing you a list of great names for Bengal cats this time!
The Bengal cat originated on the Asian continent a few hundred years ago and, as you can imagine, is descended from the leopard, so you will find many names of Asian origin that refer to its heritage. I hope to help you in your task of finding the perfect name for your fur baby.
A tip before getting started
Before choosing a name, it is vital to think that cats have their language and ours is something foreign to them. Consider that your kitty is already making an extra effort to learn to associate a word with it. Don’t make the process so complicated, and try to choose a short name with simple syllables that don’t sound very similar to the name of another household member, human, or cat, as this can confuse him a lot.
Names for female Bengal cats
Personal picks
- Calliope: One of the nine Greek muses, she represents poetry, music, and the fine arts.
- Cinder: Although it refers to a partially burned piece of wood or charcoal, it is also short for Cinderella!
- Hazel: Perfect for a cuddly light brown kitty who enjoys climbing the (hazelnut) trees!
- Sunset: It means that moment when the sun sets at the end of the afternoon. A lovely and romantic name.
All-time favorites
- Amber
- Butters or Butterscotch
- Cheetah
- Ginger
- Misty
- Pearl
- Pebble or Pebbles
Indian cat names
- Abha: Light
- Amita: Infinite
- Anika: Splendor
- Anisha: Sleepless
- Aruna: Reddish brown
- Asha: Wish, hope
- Avani: Earth
- Bushra: Good news
- Chanda: Fierce
- Devi: Goddess
- Devika: Little goddess
- Divya: Divine, heavenly
- Fariha: Happy
- Gauri: White
- Gita: Song
- Grishma: Summer
- Indira: Beauty
- Isha: Noblewoman
- Kalyani: Lovely, beautiful
- Kamala: Pale red
- Kaur: Princess
- Kavita: Poem
- Kumari: Tradition of worshiping a divine female energy
- Laboni: Beauty
- Laila: Night
- Lila: Play
- Malati: Jasmine
- Mina: Fish
- Mira: Ocean
- Mumtaz: The queen for whom the Taj Mahal was built
- Nasrin: Wild Rose
- Nazia: Sweet
- Nila: Blue
- Nisha: Night
- Padma: Lotus
- Parvati: A Hindu goddess of love and power
- Radha: Success
- Reshmi: Silk
- Saira: Traveler
- Savitri: Daughter of the Hindu Sun God
- Sita: Queen in the Ramayana
- Veda: Knowledge
- Yasmine: flower of jasmine
Thai cat names
- Apsara: Angelic
- Chai: Joyful
- Dara: Evening star
- Darika: Star
- Kannika: Flower
- Madee: A good start
- Mali: Flower of jasmine
- Manee: Diamond
- Nat: Power of Goodness
- Niran: Eternal
- Ratana: Crystal
- Rune: Happiness
- Sinn: Treasure
- Sunti: Peace
- Tida: Daughter
- Ting: Kitten (just perfect)
- Vanida: Girl
Names for male Bengal cats
Personal picks
- Archie: It is short for Archibald, and it means truly brave, bold, and genuine, a perfect fit for an adventurous cat.
- Arlo: This cool name is gaining popularity and means between two hills.
- Flynn: This charming Irish name means descendant of the red-haired one.
- Sven: if you’re feeling Scandinavian, you can name your cat Sven, which means young!
All-time favorites
- Leo
- Lion
- Marble
- Paws
- Pepper
- Rebel
- Spot
Indian cat names
- Akash: Open sky
- Akshay: Unkillable
- Amin: Truthful
- Amir: Prince
- Anish: Without a ruler
- Anwar: Brighter
- Arif: Expert
- Asad: Lion
- Ashwin: Hindu god of sunrise and sunset
- Ayaz: Frost
- Azad: Free
- Aziz: Powerful and respected
- Babur: Tiger
- Bala: Young
- Chander: Moon
- Chitan: Soul
- Dev: God
- Gohar: Gemstone
- Harsha: Happiness
- Indra: Hindu god of rain
- Karan: Clever and skillful
- Kavi: Poet
- Khan: Ruler
- Krishna: One of the most important Hindu gods
- Mani: Jewel
- Manu: Wise
- Murad: Desire
- Nagendra: Lord of snakes
- Nanda: Joy
- Pradip: Light
- Prakash: Shining
- Prem: Love
- Raj: Royalty
- Raja: King
- Rajiv: Striped
- Rajnish: Lord of the night
- Ravi: Sun
- Rohan: Bright
- Sachin: True
- Samir: Air
- Sandip: Blazing
- Sardar: Leader
- Sashi: Moon
- Shandar: Fabulous
- Vasu: Excellent
- Vijay: Victory
- Vishnu: Hindu protector god
Thai cat names
- Achara: Angel
- Aroon: Dawn
- Chatri: Brave knight
- Hansa: Supreme Happiness
- Isra: Freedom
- Kanya: Young daughter
- Kasem: Happiness
- King: Ginger
- Kittibun: Famous fortune
- Klahan: Brave
- Niran: Everlasting
- Ploy: Precious stone
- Rutna: Gem
- Sopa: Beautiful
- Sunan: Good word
Disney inspired names
- Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
- Figaro (Pinocchio)
- Hades (Hercules)
- Meeko (Pocahontas)
- Mr./Ms. Whiskers (Frankenweenie)
- Mufasa (The Lion King)
- Mulan (Mulan)
- Mushu (Mulan)
- Nala (The Lion King)
- O’Malley (Aristocats)
- Rajah (Aladdin)
- Scar (The Lion King)
- Shere Khan (The Jungle Book)
- Simba (The Lion King)
- Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
- Yzma (The Emperor’s New Groove)
Bengal cat names: your turn!
There you have it! We hope you enjoyed our picks of Bengal cat names. Now it’s your turn to choose the purr-fect name for your kitty. Let us know in the comments below what you named your Bengal cat. Happy naming!