Tabby Cat Names

Tabby is the original cat pattern, the one painted on the walls of ancient Egypt, and the names that suit a tabby tend to lean warm, a little earthy, a little classic. Stripes give a cat presence; the name should match without overworking it. Every pick below is hand-tagged for tabby-friendly energy.

There are four tabby patterns, mackerel (thin stripes), classic (swirls), spotted, and ticked. The naming is the same; the cat does not care which one it is. What matters is whether the name carries warmth, since that is what tabbies project.

Tabbies are the most common cat pattern in the world, which means the name has to do the distinguishing work. Lean toward names with a slight texture or place-feel (Cedar, Hazel, Ginger) rather than generic cute words.

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282 names

Ada

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Means noble, short, smart and elegant.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Addie

Aki

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท calm

Japanese for autumn, warm and golden.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Aki-bun

Arlo

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท earthy

A breezy modern classic, easy to call.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Arl, Lolo

Astro

Uncommon

goofy ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

Out of this world, a space-age classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Az, Asty

Beatrice

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท regal

Means bringer of joy, poised and timeless.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bea, Trixie

Bella

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Means beautiful, sweet and classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bell, Belly

Boba

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Sweet, chewy and full of bounce.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bo, Bubba
Sounds like a training command

Bonsai

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท sweet

A tiny perfect tree, small and serene.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bon, Sai

Brenda

Uncommon

goofy ยท friendly ยท classic ยท bold

Sounds like she runs the neighbourhood watch.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bren

Brownie

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, rich and chocolatey-sweet.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Brown, Brownster

Celeste

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท chic ยท calm

Heavenly and serene, sky-born grace.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Celly, Lestee

Celine

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท calm

Means heaven, sleek and sophisticated.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cee, Lina

Charlie

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Friendly, easygoing and universally loved.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Char, Chuck

Churro

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Sweet, cinnamon-dusted and full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Choo

Coco

Familiar

chic ยท refined ยท warm ยท playful

Chic, rich and a little bit famous.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cokie

Cocoa

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Rich, warm chocolate-brown.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Coco, Coa

Colette

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

Literary French elegance, poised and witty.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Coco, Lettie

Cookie

Very common

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, classic and impossible not to love.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cook

Cosmo

Familiar

mysterious 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

Dahlia

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท gentle ยท bold

A bold, layered bloom, striking and elegant.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dolly, Dahl

Daisy

Very common

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

A cheerful little flower, pure sunshine.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dais, Dee

Echo

Uncommon

powerful ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

The nymph whose voice still lingers.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Eck, Echy

Eclipse

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท refined

When the light goes dark, dramatic and rare.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Clipse

Etta

Uncommon

friendly ยท classic ยท refined ยท soft

Soulful and small, a vintage charmer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Et, Ettie

Ezra

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Crisp and modern-vintage, means helper.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ez, Ezzie

Frankie

Familiar

friendly ยท classic ยท soft ยท sweet

Cool and friendly, a jazzy little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Frank, Franks

Gary

Uncommon

goofy 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 cute

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท regal

Grandly old-fashioned, secretly very dignified.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gertie, Trudy

Gizmo

Familiar

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Quirky little gadget of a pet, endlessly fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Giz, Gizzy

Goldie

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท classic ยท earthy

Bright, warm and sweet as treasure.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gold, Goldy

Greta

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท bold

Crisp and self-assured, old-screen elegance.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gretchen, Gigi

Halo

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A ring of light, soft and a little angelic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hal, Hally

Hana

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท earthy

Japanese for flower, delicate and pretty.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hani

Hecate

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท sharp

Greek goddess of witchcraft and the moon.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Heca, Kate

Hiro

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท friendly ยท bold

Means generous or hero, small but mighty.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ro-ro

Holly

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright evergreen with berries, festive and warm.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hol, Hollie

Honey

Very common

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, golden and warm.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hun, Honeybee

Hoshi

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท sweet

Japanese for star, bright in the dark.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hosh

Indie

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Free-spirited and cool, one of a kind.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ind, Indi

Ivy

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Climbing evergreen, pretty and persistent.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ives

Jasmine

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Fragrant white blossom, sweet and soft.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Jaz, Jazzy

Kaida

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท bold

Means little dragon, small but mighty.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Kai, Dada

Lily

Very common

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Pure and graceful, a soft, pretty classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lils, Lil

Loki

Familiar

powerful ยท goofy ยท quirky ยท sharp

The trickster god, charming troublemaker.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lo, Lokes

Lola

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Sassy, fun and impossible to ignore.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lo, Lolo

Lottie

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and bouncy, a charming little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lot, Lots

Lucy

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Means light, cheerful and bright.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lu, Goose

Luna

Very common

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท refined

Latin for moon, luminous and quiet.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lu, Lulu

Lyra

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

A constellation shaped like a harp, graceful.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ly, Lyri

Maggie

Familiar

friendly ยท classic ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, friendly and full of heart.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mags, Mag

Mango

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet tropical sunshine.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mango

Marlowe

Rare

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Literary and cool, a sleek modern-vintage pick.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Marlo, Lowe

Milo

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Warm, friendly and effortlessly charming.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mi, Miles

Mimi

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท chic ยท playful

Petite and pretty, a soft, affectionate name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mims, Me-me

Miso

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Japanese fermented soybean paste, warm, savoury, comforting.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mimi, Mizou, Mini

Misty

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Soft and grey, like morning fog.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mist

Mocha

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Rich coffee-and-chocolate warmth.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mo, Chacha

Momo

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท warm

Japanese for peach, round and sweet.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mo

Nacho

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท bold

Cheesy, crunchy and full of personality.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cho

Nala

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท powerful

Means gift or beloved, warm and lion-hearted.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nal, Nallie

Nico

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Sleek and modern, cool without trying.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nic, Nicky

Nina

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Small and spirited, a soft, bright classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nene, Ninja

Nora

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท calm

Crisp and timeless, means honour.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nori, Nono

Nori

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Seaweed wrap for sushi, sleek and dark.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
No-no, Riri

Nova

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

A bright new star, radiant and bold.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Novi

Olive

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท friendly

From the olive tree, peace and good taste.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ollie, Liv

Ollie

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Cheerful and bouncy, pure good-boy energy.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ol, Olls

Pancake

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Flat-out adorable and very into breakfast.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cake, Pan

Pansy

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

A small, sweet, velvety bloom.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pans

Penny

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright as a new copper coin.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pen, Pennie

Poppy

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

A bright wild flower, cheerful and bold.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pops, Poppet

Posy

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

A little bunch of flowers, sweet and small.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pose, Posie

Praline

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท chic ยท soft

Sweet, nutty and Southern-soft.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Praline, Liney

Primrose

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท gentle

An early spring flower, delicate and bright.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Prim, Rosie

Remy

Familiar

chic ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

Charming little name, clever and quick.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rem, Remi

Renee

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท gentle

Means reborn, soft and timeless.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ren, Nene

Rosie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Warm and rosy, sweet and friendly.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ro, Rose

Ruby

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท earthy

A deep red gem, warm and precious.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Roo, Rubes

Rusty

Familiar

earthy ยท classic ยท goofy ยท playful

Warm reddish-brown and full of mischief.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rust

Sabine

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท calm

Crisp and elegant, an old Roman-French classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sab, Bina

Sadie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and spunky, a feel-good favourite.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sade, Sades

Saffy

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท chic ยท refined

Sweet and bright, short for Saffron.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Saff, Saffie

Sammy

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Easygoing and friendly, a good-time name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sam, Sammers

Sandy

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Warm, pale gold like a sunny beach.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sands

Sapphire

Uncommon

refined ยท regal ยท earthy ยท calm

A deep blue jewel, cool and refined.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Saph, Fire

Selene

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท refined

Greek goddess of the moon, luminous and serene.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lena, Selly

Smokey

Familiar

earthy ยท classic ยท calm ยท mellow

Soft grey like curling smoke.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Smoke, Smokes

Snowy

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท gentle

Bright, pure and soft as fresh snow.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Snow

Soba

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Buckwheat noodle, understated and elegant.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sobi

Sora

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท refined

Japanese for sky, open and serene.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sora-bun

Stella

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Means star, bright and a little glamorous.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Stel, Stelly

Sunny

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Pure warmth and good cheer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sun, Sunbeam

Sushi

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

Sleek, fresh and bite-sized.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sush, Shi

Taro

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท friendly ยท goofy

A classic everyman name, solid and likeable.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Taro-bun

Tawny

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท calm

A warm golden-brown, soft and natural.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Taw

Teddy

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Means gift, soft and huggable, like a bear.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ted, Teds

Tilly

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and cheerful, a soft little charmer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Til, Tils

Tiny

Uncommon

soft 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

Toffee

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, sticky and golden-brown.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toff

Tomo

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท friendly

Means friend, warm and easygoing.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
To, Tomi

Tootsie

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Sweet, soft and a little old-fashioned.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toots

Tora

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท powerful ยท fierce

Japanese for tiger, striped and brave.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
To-to

Vega

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท bold ยท sharp

A brilliant blue-white star, sleek and sharp.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vee, Veggie

Vera

Uncommon

classic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท calm

Means truth, sleek and old-Hollywood.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vee, Vivi

Wanda

Uncommon

friendly 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

Willa

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท earthy ยท classic

Soft and strong, a willow of a name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Will, Willy

Winnie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and old-fashioned, like a honey-loving bear.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Win, Winnie-boo

Yuki

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท earthy

Japanese for snow, perfect for a white coat.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Yu-yu

Yvette

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Crisp and chic, old-French elegance.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Yve, Vettie

Ziggy

Uncommon

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Zippy and electric, full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zig, Zigs

Zinnia

Rare

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A bright, bold bloom, cheerful and vivid.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zin, Zinny

Acorn

Uncommon

earthy 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

Amber

Familiar

refined ยท earthy ยท classic ยท gentle

Warm fossilised gold, glowing and timeless.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

Aspen

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Shimmering mountain tree, fresh and bright.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Asp, Penny

Bagel

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Round, chewy and very food-motivated.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bagey

Basil

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท earthy ยท friendly

Fragrant herb, fresh, classic and a touch posh.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Baz

Beatrix

Rare

regal ยท classic ยท refined ยท friendly

Old-world charm with a literary wink.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bea, Trixie

Biscuit

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm and golden, makes everything better.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bisco, Biccy

Blossom

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Soft spring flowers in full bloom.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bloss, Blossie

Bramble

Rare

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Tangled wild hedge, scrappy and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bram, Bumble

Bubbles

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

Light, fizzy and full of joy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bub, Bubba

Button

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท classic ยท gentle

As cute as a button, small and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Buttons, Butty

Cecil

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท calm

Quietly posh, a refined, bookish name.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cee, Cilly

Chairman

Rare

goofy ยท regal ยท sharp ยท mellow

Rules the household with an iron paw.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Chair

Cinder

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท soft

Warm ash and glowing embers.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cindy, Cin

Clover

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

A lucky little leaf, sweet and fortunate.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Clo, Lovey

Comet

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky

Fast, bright and gone in a streak.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Com, Cometty

Copper

Familiar

earthy ยท classic ยท bold ยท playful

Warm reddish metal, sturdy and bright.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Copp, Penny

Coral

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft sea-pink, pretty and bright.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cora, Coco

Cricket

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Tiny, chirpy and full of hops.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Crick

Croissant

Rare

chic ยท warm ยท playful ยท goofy

Buttery, flaky and very, very French.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Croy, Sonny

Crumble

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, sweet and a little bit messy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Crumb, Crumby

Crystal

Familiar

refined ยท classic ยท sharp ยท calm

Clear, bright and a little dazzling.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cris, Crys

Daphne

Uncommon

friendly ยท powerful ยท refined ยท earthy

A nymph turned laurel, graceful and clever.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Daph, Daffy

Donut

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Round, sweet and full of holes-of-fun.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dough, Nut

Eclair

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท chic ยท refined

A glossy French pastry, sleek and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Clair

Edgar

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท mysterious ยท cool

Brooding and literary, a touch gothic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

Edith

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท regal

Prim, proper and secretly fierce.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Edie

Ember

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท soft

A glowing coal, warm, witchy and alive.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Esme

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท chic ยท classic

Means beloved, delicate and refined.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Es, Esmie

Ethel

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท calm

Wonderfully old-fashioned, a grandmother classic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Eth, Ethy

Freckle

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

For the one with little speckles everywhere.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Freck, Freckles

Freya

Uncommon

powerful ยท refined ยท earthy ยท bold

Norse goddess of love, fierce and beautiful.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Frey, Fifi

Fudge

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Rich, dense and irresistibly sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Fudgey

Garnet

Rare

refined ยท classic ยท earthy ยท bold

A deep red stone, rich and warm.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gar, Nettie

Ginger

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Fiery, warm and a little zesty.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gin, Gigi

Harriet

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท sharp

Spirited and classic, means home-ruler.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hattie, Harri

Haru

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท earthy

Japanese for spring, bright and hopeful.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Haru-bun

Hazel

Familiar

earthy ยท friendly ยท classic ยท refined

Warm woodland brown, cosy and kind.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Haze, Zelly

Heather

Uncommon

earthy ยท classic ยท friendly ยท gentle

Hardy moorland bloom, soft and resilient.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hev, Heath

Hollow

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท refined

Quiet, deep and a little haunting.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Holly, Lo

Iris

Familiar

powerful ยท earthy ยท refined ยท gentle

Goddess of the rainbow, colourful and serene.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Riri

Jade

Familiar

refined ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

A cool green gem, serene and lucky.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Jadey

Jasper

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท earthy ยท sharp

A warm gemstone name, handsome and grounded.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Jas, Jazz

Karen

Uncommon

goofy ยท friendly ยท bold ยท fierce

She would like to speak to your manager.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Kare

Kevin

Uncommon

goofy 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

Latte

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, milky and comforting.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Lats, Lottie

Laurel

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท powerful ยท calm

Victory leaves, graceful and quietly proud.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Laur, Lolly

Leo

Very common

friendly ยท powerful ยท soft ยท sweet

Means lion, brave with a soft side.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Lee, Leo-bear

Louie

Familiar

friendly 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

Mabel

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweetly old-fashioned, means lovable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
May, Mae

Maeve

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท powerful ยท bold

Means intoxicating, a fierce, pretty classic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Mae, Mavie

Maple

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท earthy ยท soft

Warm syrup and turning autumn leaves.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Map, Mae

Marble

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท calm ยท sharp

Swirled stone, cool, smooth, one of a kind.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Marb

Mavis

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท sharp

Quirky and old-fashioned, secretly cool.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
May, Mavie

Meadow

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Open sunny field, soft and free.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mead, Dowy

Meatball

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow

Round, warm and beloved.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Meaty, Ball

Midnight

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท calm

The darkest, most magical hour.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Middy, Night

Monet

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท earthy ยท calm

After the painter, soft, dreamy and artful.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mo, Nettie

Mouse

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท gentle

Tiny, quick and quietly sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Mousey

Mr-Whiskers

Uncommon

goofy ยท classic ยท regal ยท sharp

Formal title for a very serious cat.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Whiskers, Mister

Muffin

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, soft and best in the morning.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Muff, Muffy

Mystic

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท refined ยท calm

Wrapped in a little bit of mystery.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mys, Mystie

Nibbles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Always snacking, always adorable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nibs, Nibby

Nimbus

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท powerful

A storm cloud and a halo, moody and magical.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nim, Nimby

Nugget

Familiar

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Small, golden and absolutely delicious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nug, Nuggy

Onyx

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท refined ยท earthy

A glossy black gemstone, sleek and protective.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nyx, Ony

Opal

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท classic ยท gentle

A shifting rainbow stone, soft and rare.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Opie, Ople

Oscar

Very common

friendly ยท classic ยท refined ยท bold

A handsome old-school name with gravitas.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ozzy, Os

Patches

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

A patchwork coat full of character.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Patch

Peaches

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft, sweet and sun-blushed.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Peach

Peanut

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Tiny, nutty and impossibly endearing.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nut, Nutty

Pebble

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท gentle

A small smooth stone, humble and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Peb, Pebbles

Pebbles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท classic

Little smooth stones, small and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Peb, Pebble

Pepper

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

A spark of heat and spice.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pep, Peppy

Phantom

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท refined ยท gentle

A graceful ghost, there and not there.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tom, Phan

Phoenix

Uncommon

powerful ยท earthy ยท bold ยท fierce

The bird reborn from fire, bold and bright.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nix, Fee

Pierre

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท regal

French for stone, refined and a touch dramatic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pip, Perry

Piper

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Lively and musical, full of energy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pip, Pipes

Pixel

Uncommon

soft 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

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Twisty, salty and a little knotted up.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zel, Pretz

Pudge

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Soft, round and made for cuddles.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pudgy, Pud

Pumpkin

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Round, orange and full of cosy autumn charm.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pump, Punky

Raisin

Weird but cute

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft

Small, dark, wrinkly and oddly adorable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Raisy

Ramen

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

Warm, slurpy comfort in a bowl.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ram, Rami

Raven

Familiar

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท powerful

The wise dark bird of myth and mystery.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rave, Rae

River

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท friendly ยท calm

Always moving, calm and free.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Riv, Rivy

Rose

Very common

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

The classic flower, beautiful and timeless.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

Saffron

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท earthy

The world's most precious spice, golden and rare.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Saff

Sage

Familiar

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท refined

Cleansing herb and quiet wisdom.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sagey

Shadow

Familiar

earthy ยท mysterious ยท cool ยท gentle

Quiet, always close, hard to catch.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shads

Silver

Familiar

refined ยท earthy ยท classic ยท calm

Cool, shining and quietly precious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Silvie

Sky

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Wide, open and bright.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Skye

Slate

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท calm ยท sharp

Cool blue-grey stone, sleek and modern.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Slatey
Sounds like a training command

Smudge

Familiar

soft 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

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Sweet, nutty and a little bit cheeky.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Snick

Snowball

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท playful

Round, white and a little bit chilly.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Snow, Bally

Solis

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท calm ยท bold

Of the sun, warm, golden and serene.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sol, Soli

Sorrel

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท calm

A reddish-brown herb, earthy and warm.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sorr, Sorri

Stardust

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท mysterious ยท cool

A sprinkle of the cosmos, dreamy and rare.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dusty, Star

Steve

Uncommon

goofy ยท friendly ยท mellow ยท calm

A wonderfully mundane name for a noble beast.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Stevie

Tater

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow

Humble, round and endearingly silly.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tot, Tate

Theo

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Means gift, a small, sweet classic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Teddy, Theo-bear

Tiger

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท bold

Stripey, brave and a little bit wild.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tig, Tigey

Tigger

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky

Bouncy, stripey and full of spring.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tig, Tiggy

Topaz

Rare

refined ยท earthy ยท bold ยท sharp

A golden gem, warm, bright and bold.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Topi, Paz

Truffle

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท calm

A rare, rich delicacy, fancy and a little decadent.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Truff

Tulip

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A neat, bright spring flower.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tuli, Lippy

Velvet

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท refined ยท calm

Soft, plush and luxurious to the touch.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vel, Velvy

Venus

Uncommon

powerful ยท earthy ยท refined ยท gentle

Goddess and planet of love and beauty.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vee, Venny

Vesper

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท refined ยท earthy

The evening star, dusky and elegant.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ves, Vessie

Violet

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

A delicate flower and a soft purple-grey.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vi, Lettie

Waffle

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Indecisive, golden and very lovable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Waff

Waffles

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Cheerful, golden and a bit of a mess.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Waff

Whisper

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท refined ยท earthy

Soft, quiet and barely-there sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Whisp, Wispy

Willow

Familiar

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท refined

The graceful bending tree, soft and resilient.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Will, Willa

Yuzu

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

A tart citrus, bright, zesty and fresh.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zu-zu

Ash

Familiar

earthy ยท mysterious ยท cool ยท calm

Cool smoky grey, understated and strong.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Ashy

Bean

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Little, lively and full of beans.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Beanie, Beano

Beans

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Small, plentiful, full of energy.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Beanie, Beano

Bear

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Big, soft and made for hugs.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bear-bear, Beary

Beau

Familiar

chic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท gentle

French for handsome, and he knows it.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bo-bo, Beaux
Sounds like a training command

Briar

Uncommon

earthy ยท mysterious ยท cool ยท bold

A wild thorny rose, pretty but tough.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bri, Briary

Chonk

Weird but cute

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท mellow

Magnificently round and proud of it.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Chonky

Cloud

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท calm

Soft, white and drifting.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Cloudy

Coal

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท calm

Deep, glossy black, simple and striking.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Coaly

Crow

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท powerful

A clever dark bird, mysterious and watchful.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Crowy
Sounds like a training command

Dusk

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท refined

The soft dark edge of evening.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Dusky

Fern

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Soft woodland green, quiet and lovely.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Ferny

Fleur

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท earthy ยท gentle

French for flower, delicate and pretty.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Fleurie

Frost

Uncommon

earthy ยท mysterious ยท cool ยท calm

Crisp, cool and silver-bright.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Frosty

Gloom

Weird but cute

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft

Cheerfully moody, a little rain cloud of a pet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Gloomy

Grimm

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท classic ยท calm

Dark fairy-tale energy, brooding and bookish.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Grim, Grimmy

Pan

Rare

powerful ยท earthy ยท goofy ยท quirky

The mischievous god of the wild.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Panny

Pearl

Familiar

classic ยท refined ยท earthy ยท calm

A lustrous gem of the sea, quietly elegant.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pearlie

Pip

Uncommon

soft 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

Ren

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท friendly ยท refined

Means lotus, minimal, modern and clean.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Renny

Rin

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท refined ยท sweet

Means dignified, crisp and graceful.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Rinny

Soot

Rare

soft ยท sweet ยท mysterious ยท cool

Dusty dark grey, soft and shadowy.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sooty

Spook

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft

Jumpy, shadowy and endearingly spooky.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Spooky

Sprout

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท goofy

Tiny, fresh and just getting started.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sprouty

Star

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท bold

Bright, shining and the centre of attention.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Starry

Storm

Uncommon

earthy ยท bold ยท fierce ยท playful

Wild weather in a single word.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Stormy

Toast

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Warm, golden and quietly comforting.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Toasty

Wraith

Weird but cute

mysterious ยท cool ยท refined ยท gentle

A drifting spirit, eerie and graceful.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Wray

Wren

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A tiny, bright, busy little bird.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Wrenny

Agatha

Rare

classic ยท mysterious ยท cool ยท refined

Mysterious and bookish, a touch witchy.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Aggie

Akira

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท friendly ยท bold

Means bright and clear, sleek and strong.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Aki, Kira

Amelie

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Whimsical French charm, full of wonder.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Amy, Mel

Artemis

Rare

powerful ยท earthy ยท refined ยท fierce

Goddess of the hunt and moon, wild and free.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Arty, Missy

Athena

Uncommon

powerful ยท regal ยท refined ยท sharp

Goddess of wisdom, graceful and sharp.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Theni, Ena

Aurora

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท regal ยท gentle

The dancing northern lights, magical and bright.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Rory, Aura

Caramel

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft, sweet and golden.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Cara, Mel

Cinnamon

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท earthy ยท soft

Warm spice and reddish-brown glow.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Cinny, Nona

Clementine

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท classic ยท refined

A small bright citrus, sunny and sweet.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Clem, Tina

Coco-bean

Weird but cute

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Sweet little chocolate bean of a pet.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Coco, Bean

Dorothy

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet and storybook, means gift of God.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Dot, Dottie

Eleanor

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท regal

Stately and graceful, a timeless classic.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Ellie, Nora

Emerald

Rare

refined ยท regal ยท earthy ยท sharp

A brilliant green gem, rich and elegant.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Espresso

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท quirky

Tiny but absolutely buzzing with energy.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Press, Esso

Galaxy

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท calm ยท sharp

A whole universe of personality.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Gal, Laxy

Indigo

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท mysterious ยท cool

Deep dusk blue, moody and beautiful.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Indi, Iggy

Juniper

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Fragrant evergreen with berries, fresh and lively.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
June, Junie

Magnolia

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท calm

Big, creamy Southern blooms, graceful and grand.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Maggie, Nola

Marigold

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright golden-orange, cheerful and warm.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Mari, Goldie

Morgana

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท refined

The sorceress of Arthurian legend, dark and regal.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Morgi, Gana

Mortimer

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท sharp

Dramatically old-fashioned, a comic gentleman.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Morty, Mort

Petunia

Uncommon

earthy 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

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Lumpy, beige and weirdly comforting.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tot, Tater

Sakura

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท refined ยท earthy

Cherry blossom, fleeting, soft and beautiful.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Saku, Kura

Tater-tot

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Bite-sized, golden and irresistible.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tot, Tater

Winifred

Rare

classic 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.

  • Hazel
    Warm, nutty, ages from kitten to elder gracefully.
  • Tigger
    On the nose. The cat will own it.
  • Marbles
    Swirls in coat, swirls in head. Honest.
  • Bagheera
    Jungle Book by way of your sofa.
  • Toast
    Striped, warm, slightly buttery.
  • Ziggy
    Stripes plus Bowie. Iconic combination.

Naming tips

  • 01Warm food and texture words (Toast, Cinnamon, Hazel, Caramel) suit warm tabbies; cool metal words (Pewter, Slate) suit silver tabbies.
  • 02Avoid Tiger if you have a dog called Tig or a child called Tia. The sound gets crowded fast.
  • 03Two syllables with a hard consonant in the middle (Hazel, Tigger, Ziggy) carry best when you call across a room.

Frequently asked

+What is the difference between a tabby and a calico?

Tabby is a striped or swirled pattern that can be any base color. Calico is a tri-color cat (white, orange, black) and is almost always female. A cat can be both: a calico-tabby is called a torbie.

+Are all orange cats tabbies?

Yes. The orange gene only expresses as a tabby pattern, so every orange cat is a tabby of some kind, even if the stripes are faint.

+What is the M on my tabby's forehead?

Every tabby has it, and every culture has a story for it. The most common: Mary, the prophet Muhammad, or simply 'M for mackerel.' Genetically, it is just the way the agouti pattern resolves on the face.

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