Funny Cat Names
The best funny cat names work because they are absurd in a friendly way, not a punchline you get tired of by week three. Every pick here is funny on first read and still a usable name on the hundredth.
Three kinds of funny work on cats: dignified-incongruous (Mr. Stevens for a tiny kitten), accurate-honest (Loaf for a cat that loafs), and pure-absurd (Beefcake on a six-pound Cornish Rex).
Funny names that depend on a specific reference (Senator Meowington) tend to wear out. Funny names rooted in the cat's actual behavior or shape last decades.
117 names
Astro
Uncommongoofy ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet
Out of this world, a space-age classic.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Az, Asty
Babette
Rarechic ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic
Charming and bubbly, a sweet French diminutive.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Babs, Bette
Birdie
Uncommonfriendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic
Cheerful and chirpy, a sweet little charmer.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Bird, Birds
Blondie
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic
Golden, glamorous and full of fun.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Blon, Blondy
Bowie
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
Cool, quirky and one of a kind.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Bo, Bows
Brenda
Uncommongoofy ยท friendly ยท classic ยท bold
Sounds like she runs the neighbourhood watch.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Bren
Brownie
Familiarwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Warm, rich and chocolatey-sweet.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Brown, Brownster
Charlie
Very commonfriendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Friendly, easygoing and universally loved.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Char, Chuck
Churro
Rarewarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Sweet, cinnamon-dusted and full of fun.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Choo
Cosmo
Familiarmysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท goofy
Of the cosmos, a little bit magic, a little bit goofy.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Coz
Cupcake
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Sweet, frosted and totally adorable.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Cup, Cakey
Frankie
Familiarfriendly ยท classic ยท soft ยท sweet
Cool and friendly, a jazzy little classic.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Frank, Franks
Gary
Uncommongoofy ยท friendly ยท classic ยท mellow
Deeply unbothered. Possibly your dad's name.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Gaz
Gertrude
Weird but cuteclassic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท regal
Grandly old-fashioned, secretly very dignified.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Gertie, Trudy
Gizmo
Familiarfriendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet
Quirky little gadget of a pet, endlessly fun.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Giz, Gizzy
Inky
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท mysterious ยท cool
Glossy black from nose to tail.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Ink
Loki
Familiarpowerful ยท goofy ยท quirky ยท sharp
The trickster god, charming troublemaker.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Lo, Lokes
Lola
Familiarfriendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Sassy, fun and impossible to ignore.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Lo, Lolo
Nacho
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท bold
Cheesy, crunchy and full of personality.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Cho
Ninja
Familiarsoft ยท clean ยท goofy ยท sweet
Silent, swift and always up to something.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Ninj, Ninny
Ollie
Very commonfriendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Cheerful and bouncy, pure good-boy energy.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Ol, Olls
Oreo
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful
Dark and light, sweet through and through.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Reo, O
Pancake
Uncommongoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Flat-out adorable and very into breakfast.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Cake, Pan
Panda
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm
Black-and-white and impossibly huggable.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Pan, Pandy
Rusty
Familiarearthy ยท classic ยท goofy ยท playful
Warm reddish-brown and full of mischief.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Rust
Sammy
Familiarfriendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Easygoing and friendly, a good-time name.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Sam, Sammers
Sushi
Uncommonsoft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful
Sleek, fresh and bite-sized.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Sush, Shi
Taro
Raresoft ยท clean ยท friendly ยท goofy
A classic everyman name, solid and likeable.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Taro-bun
Tiny
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท bold
Best used ironically on the biggest one in the room.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Tiny-T
Tootsie
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic
Sweet, soft and a little old-fashioned.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Toots
Wanda
Uncommonfriendly ยท mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy
A touch witchy and a touch retro, quietly powerful.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Wan, Wandy
Ziggy
Uncommonfriendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet
Zippy and electric, full of fun.
- Easy to call
- 10/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Zig, Zigs
Acorn
Uncommonearthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Small now, mighty later, a little oak-in-waiting.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Corny, Acey
Bagel
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Round, chewy and very food-motivated.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Bagey
Bramble
Rareearthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Tangled wild hedge, scrappy and sweet.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Bram, Bumble
Bubbles
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
Light, fizzy and full of joy.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Bub, Bubba
Chairman
Raregoofy ยท regal ยท sharp ยท mellow
Rules the household with an iron paw.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Chair
Cricket
Uncommonearthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Tiny, chirpy and full of hops.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Crick
Croissant
Rarechic ยท warm ยท playful ยท goofy
Buttery, flaky and very, very French.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Croy, Sonny
Crumble
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Warm, sweet and a little bit messy.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Crumb, Crumby
Cuddles
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm
Exactly what the name promises.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Cuddle
Custard
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Soft, sweet and golden-yellow.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Cussy
Donut
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Round, sweet and full of holes-of-fun.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Dough, Nut
Dumpling
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Plump, soft and made to be squeezed.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Dump, Dumpy
Ethel
Rareclassic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท calm
Wonderfully old-fashioned, a grandmother classic.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Eth, Ethy
Felix
Familiarfriendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Means lucky, the classic clever cat.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Fee, Lix
Freckle
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
For the one with little speckles everywhere.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Freck, Freckles
Fudge
Familiarwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Rich, dense and irresistibly sweet.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Fudgey
Gumdrop
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Small, squishy and sugar-sweet.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Gum, Droppy
Karen
Uncommongoofy ยท friendly ยท bold ยท fierce
She would like to speak to your manager.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Kare
Kevin
Uncommongoofy ยท friendly ยท quirky ยท mellow
An ordinary human name on an animal, instantly funny.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Kev, Kevster
Louie
Familiarfriendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Friendly and warm, a feel-good companion name.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Lou, Lou-lou
Mavis
Rareclassic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท sharp
Quirky and old-fashioned, secretly cool.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- May, Mavie
Meatball
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow
Round, warm and beloved.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Meaty, Ball
Mittens
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท classic ยท goofy
For the one with little white paws.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Mitts, Mitten
Mouse
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท gentle
Tiny, quick and quietly sweet.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Mousey
Mr-Whiskers
Uncommongoofy ยท classic ยท regal ยท sharp
Formal title for a very serious cat.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Whiskers, Mister
Nibbles
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm
Always snacking, always adorable.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Nibs, Nibby
Noodle
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Long, floppy and impossible to take seriously.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Noods, Doodle
Noodles
Uncommongoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Wiggly, floppy and impossible to be cross with.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Noods
Nugget
Familiargoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Small, golden and absolutely delicious.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Nug, Nuggy
Omen
Raremysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท sharp
A dark little sign of things to come.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Omi
Patches
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic
A patchwork coat full of character.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Patch
Peanut
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful
Tiny, nutty and impossibly endearing.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Nut, Nutty
Pickle
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Tangy, sharp and a little bit of trouble.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Pick, Pickles
Pickles
Uncommongoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Tangy, mischievous and full of crunch.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Pick, Pickle
Pip-squeak
Weird but cutesoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
Small, loud and absolutely fearless.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Pip, Squeak
Pixel
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky
The smallest unit of a picture, tiny but essential.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Pix, Pixie
Pretzel
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Twisty, salty and a little knotted up.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Zel, Pretz
Pudding
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Soft, sweet, best when slightly wobbly.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Pud, Pudge
Pudge
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm
Soft, round and made for cuddles.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Pudgy, Pud
Raisin
Weird but cutemysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft
Small, dark, wrinkly and oddly adorable.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Raisy
Ramen
Uncommonsoft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful
Warm, slurpy comfort in a bowl.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Ram, Rami
Smudge
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
For the one with a little mark on their nose.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Smudgy
Snickers
Uncommongoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Sweet, nutty and a little bit cheeky.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Snick
Sprinkles
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Tiny, colourful and full of joy.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Sprink
Steve
Uncommongoofy ยท friendly ยท mellow ยท calm
A wonderfully mundane name for a noble beast.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Stevie
Tater
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow
Humble, round and endearingly silly.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Tot, Tate
Tigger
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky
Bouncy, stripey and full of spring.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Tig, Tiggy
Tofu
Rarewarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean
Soft, plain and quietly lovable.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Toto
Waffle
Uncommongoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Indecisive, golden and very lovable.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Waff
Waffles
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Cheerful, golden and a bit of a mess.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Waff
Wiggles
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky
Cannot sit still, would not want to.
- Easy to call
- 9/10
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Wiggle, Wigs
Bean
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful
Little, lively and full of beans.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Beanie, Beano
Beans
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft
Small, plentiful, full of energy.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Beanie, Beano
Bear
Familiarearthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
Big, soft and made for hugs.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Bear-bear, Beary
Binx
Uncommonmysterious ยท cool ยท soft ยท sweet
The classic black movie-cat, charming and quick.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Binxy
Boop
Weird but cutegoofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful
Named for the nose. Obviously.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Boopy
Boots
Familiargoofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic
For the one with four perfect little socks.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Bootsy
Chonk
Weird but cutegoofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท mellow
Magnificently round and proud of it.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Chonky
Doot
Weird but cutegoofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky
A nonsense sound that somehow fits perfectly.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Dooty
Dot
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic
Small, neat and perfectly placed.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Dottie
Gloom
Weird but cutemysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft
Cheerfully moody, a little rain cloud of a pet.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Gloomy
Hex
Uncommonmysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท quirky
A little spell, mischief in three letters.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Hexy
Jinx
Uncommonmysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft
A pinch of bad luck and good mischief.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Jinxy
Pan
Rarepowerful ยท earthy ยท goofy ยท quirky
The mischievous god of the wild.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Panny
Paws
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
All about those big adorable feet.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Paw, Pawsy
Pip
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
A tiny seed of a name, small but spirited.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Pippa, Pippy
Socks
Familiarsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic
Four perfect little white feet.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Sock, Socksy
Spook
Uncommonmysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft
Jumpy, shadowy and endearingly spooky.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Spooky
Sprout
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท goofy
Tiny, fresh and just getting started.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Sprouty
Squish
Weird but cutesoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm
Soft, squeezable and very huggable.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Squishy
Toast
Uncommongoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Warm, golden and quietly comforting.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Toasty
Tux
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท refined
Dressed up in a permanent tuxedo.
- Easy to call
- 8/10
- Syllables
- 1
- Nicknames
- Tuxie, Tucker
Cannoli
Rarewarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท refined
Sweet, crisp and a little bit extra.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Noli
Domino
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful
Bold black-and-white markings.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Dom, Dommy
Espresso
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท quirky
Tiny but absolutely buzzing with energy.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Press, Esso
Jellybean
Uncommonwarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet
Tiny, colourful and full of surprises.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Jelly, Bean
Marzipan
Weird but cutewarm ยท playful ยท refined ยท goofy
Sweet almond paste, fancy and a bit unusual.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Marzi, Pan
Mortimer
Rareclassic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท sharp
Dramatically old-fashioned, a comic gentleman.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Morty, Mort
Petunia
Uncommonearthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy
A frilly bloom with an old-fashioned charm.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Petunia, Tuni
Potato
Uncommongoofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft
Lumpy, beige and weirdly comforting.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Tot, Tater
Reginald
Rareregal ยท goofy ยท classic ยท friendly
Maximum dignity for minimum reason.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Reggie, Reg
Tater-tot
Uncommonsoft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful
Bite-sized, golden and irresistible.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Tot, Tater
Tiffany
Uncommonregal ยท refined ยท goofy ยท playful
Breakfast-at-jewellers glamour, sparkling and posh.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Tiff, Tiffy
Wasabi
Rarewarm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean
Tiny, green and unexpectedly fierce.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Wabi, Sabi
Winifred
Rareclassic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท goofy
Grand and old-world, means blessed peace.
- Easy to call
- 6/10
- Syllables
- 3
- Nicknames
- Winnie, Fred
Our editor's picks
A hand-picked shortlist with the joke or angle attached.
- Sir LoinKnighted beef. The cat already thinks this.
- MeowzartComposer, screamer, somehow always at 3am.
- CatpernicusBelieves the world revolves around the cat. Correct.
- Notorious C.A.T.Yes. Always.
- SandwichInexplicable. Devastating. Keeps working.
- The GooseNot a goose. Honks anyway.
Naming tips
- 01Test the name with one neutral phrase: 'Dr. Smith will see you and ___ now.' If it still lands, ship it.
- 02Funny names that are also real words (Pickle, Goose, Sandwich) tend to outlast pun names.
- 03If the joke depends on the cat being small, do not pick the name until you know the breed's adult size.
Frequently asked
+What is a funny cat name that does not get old?
Names that describe behavior accurately rather than referencing a joke: Loaf, Goose, Pickle, Biscuit. They are funny because they are true.
+Will the vet write down a funny name?
Yes, vets have seen everything. Sir Loin, Notorious C.A.T., and Meowzart all show up on actual clinic intake forms regularly.
+Do funny names suit serious cats?
Often the funniest pairing. A regal Maine Coon called Pickle is doing comedy work just by existing.