Cats have been around for thousands of years, so it is not surprising that they appear in legends, stories, songs, movies, and even in historical moments of humanity. If you go to any museum, you will find a naughty kitty captured for posterity in multiple paintings. Some cats are so famous that sometimes explaining who they are is no longer necessary. That’s why their names have become so popular, and they are always on the list of the most common cat names. Can you think of any? I’m sure you thought of several, as there is a long list.
This time we will take a tour through the cat aisle of fame. Maybe some of these names will inspire you to find the right one for your new furry friend.
Famous cat names from cartoons
- Alex – Madagascar
- Am – Lady and the Tramp
- Arlene – Garfield
- Artemis – Sailor Moon
- Azrael – The Smurfs
- Bagheera – The Jungle Book
- Benny – Top Cat
- Bob – A Street Cat Named Bob
- Cat – CatDog
- Cheshire Cat – Alice in Wonderland
- Chowder – Chowder
- Clawhauser – Zootopia
- Diana – Sailor Moon
- Diego – Ice Age
- Felix – Felix the Cat (black and white cat name)
- Figaro – Pinocchio
- Fritz – Fritz the Cat
- Garfield
- Hello Kitty – Hello Kitty
- Hobbes – Calvin and Hobbes
- Jiji – Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Klondike Kat – Underdog
- Leodore Lionheart – Zootopia
- Lion-O – ThunderCats
- Lucifer – Cinderella
- Luna – Sailor Moon
- Master Tigress – Kung Fu Panda
- Meowth – Pokemon
- Mittens – Bolt
- Mr. Jinks – The Huckleberry Hound Show
- Mr. Kitty – South Park
- Mufasa – The Lion King
- Nala – The Lion King
- Nermal – Garfield
- Oliver – Oliver & Company
- Penelope – Looney Tunes
- Princess Carolyn – Bojack Horseman
- Puss in Boots – Shrek
- Rajah – Aladdin
- Sergeant Tibbs – 101 Dalmatians
- Scar – The Lion King
- Scratchy – The Simpsons
- Sebastian – Josie and the Pussycats
- Shere Khan – The Jungle Book
- Si – Lady and the Tramp
- Simba – The Lion King (common Bengal cat name)
- Snowball – The Simpsons
- Snowbell – Stuart Little
- Stimpy – The Ren & Stimpy Show
- Sylvester – Looney Tunes
- Tai Lung – Kung Fu Panda
- Tigger – Winnie the Pooh
- Tom – Tom and Jerry (common gray cat name)
- Tony the Tiger – Cereal mascot
Top Cat Names
- Choo Choo
- Benny the Ball
- Brain
- Fancy Fancy
- Top Cat
- Goldie
- Chutney
Aristocats Names
- Marie
- Duchess
- Toulouse
- Berlioz
- Thomas O’Malley
- Shun Gon
- Scat Cat
- Billy Boss
- Hit Cat
- Peppo
Famous Cat Names from Literature
- Alonzo – Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats
- Aristotle – The Nine Lives of Aristotle
- Aslan – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Bangs – Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine
- Behemoth – The Master and Margarita
- Bombalurina – Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats
- Bustopher Jones – Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats
- Buttercup – The Hunger Games
- Captain Wow – The Game of Rat and Dragon
- Carbonel – Carbonel: the King of the Cats
- Cheshire Cat – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- Church – Pet Sematary
- Crookshanks – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Dinah – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- Djibi – Djibi, the Kitten
- Fiddle – Charmed Life
- Firestar – Warriors books
- Francis – Felidae
- Ginger – The Last Battle
- Ginger – The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
- Greebo – Discworld
- Harry Cat – The Cricket in Times Square
- Jupiter – The Deptford Mice
- Kitsa – The Indian in the Cupboard
- Koma – The Cat’s Elopement
- Leonardo – Me and My Cat?
- Maurice – The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
- Mehitabel – Archy and Mehitabel
- Midnight Louie – Crystal Days
- Miss Moppet – The Tale of Tom Kitten
- Mittens – The Tale of Tom Kitten
- Mrs. Norris – Harry Potter Saga
- Murr – The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr
- Pixel – The Cat Who Walks Through Walls
- Pluto – The Black Cat
- Pluto – The Black Cat
- Poppy – Poppy Cat
- Ralph – Rotten Ralph
- Ribby – The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan
- Ribby – The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan
- Sampson – The Church Mice series
- Scarface Claw – Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy
- Simpkin – The Tailor of Gloucester
- Sprockets – Mission to Universe
- Tabitha Twitchit – The Tale of Tom Kitten
- The Cat In the Hat
- Tiddles – Ginger and the Mystery Visitor
- Tom Kitten – The Tale of Tom Kitten
- Tufty – Diary of a Killer Cat
- Zoppino – Gelsomino in the Country of Liars
Famous Cats From History
- Mayor Stubbs of Talkeetna, Alaska – This cat was elected town mayor for twenty years! His title was honorary, as the town is only a historic district. Stubbs would go to a nearby restaurant every day and drink fancy catnip water in a glass of wine or margarita.
- Snowball Hemingway – As his last name suggests, this puss was the faithful companion of the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway.
- Ta-Miu – Back in Ancient Egypt, this cat was the pet of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the 18th dynasty. His beloved cat was mummified and buried in a decorative sarcophagus adorned with gold, precious stones, and elaborate artwork.
- Crème Puff – This kitty was the oldest known cat in history, earning him the Guinness World Record title for the oldest known cat. Crème Puff lived 38 years and 3 days: unbelievable!
- Grumpy Cat – The Internet’s most famous cat! This lovely kitty’s real name was Tardar Sauce. If someday there is a book about the history of Memes, he will be there for sure.
- Felicette was the first and only cat to return to Earth after traveling in outer space. In October 1963, the French government launched this astronaut cat into spGovernment– A hard-working cat named Station Master from Kishi Station in Japan. This kitty was adopted by railway officials who, in addition to giving her food, gave her a good job and a nice uniform that included a golden name tag and a railway master’s cap, all in exchange for greeting passengers. It is estimated that Tama helped generate 1.4 billion Yen from hundreds of travelers visiting Kishi Station to see her.
- Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office isn’t a name but a position within the British GovernmGovernmentugh Chief Mouser could be a great name. This mythical role dates back to the controversial Cardinal Wolsey, who in 1515 gave the amusing and affectionate title to his little cat. In keeping with tradition, from 1924 to the present day, the Prime Ministers of the UK have bestowed this honor on several cats who live with them in 10 Downing Street. Some of these cats are Treasury Bill, Peter, Munich Mouser, Nelson, Peta, Wilberforce, Humphrey, Sybil, Freya, and Larry.
Famous cat names: Final words
The list is very extensive. Did you like any names? Maybe your cat’s name will become famous. Who says your friend can’t be the next Internet sensation or break the Guinness record for the most hours of napping? Share your cat’s name with us in the comments below! We’d love to hear it.