Tuxedo Cat Names

Tuxedo cats are dressed for the occasion before they even know what the occasion is. The names that suit them lean formal, vintage, sometimes intentionally silly, the contrast between the cat's outfit and a goofy name is its own kind of comedy. Every pick on this page is hand-tagged tuxedo-friendly.

Black and white bicolor cats are statistically over-represented at high IQ levels in cat behavioral studies. The names that suit them tend to be a little overconfident, a little named-for-a-character.

Tuxedo patterns come in named varieties, full tuxedo (collar, shirt, mittens), cap-and-saddle, magpie. The naming question is the same: a name that earns the outfit.

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216 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

Babette

Rare

chic ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Charming and bubbly, a sweet French diminutive.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Babs, Bette

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

Birdie

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Cheerful and chirpy, a sweet little charmer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bird, Birds

Blondie

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Golden, glamorous and full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Blon, Blondy

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

Brigitte

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

French chic with old-cinema glamour.

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

Cashmere

Rare

soft ยท sweet ยท refined ยท calm

Impossibly soft and a little bit fancy.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cash, Mere

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

Cherie

Uncommon

chic ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

French for darling, sweet and affectionate.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cher

Clara

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท gentle

Means bright and clear, gentle and timeless.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Clare, Lala

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

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

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

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

Florence

Uncommon

classic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท gentle

Old-world grace with a soft heart.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Flo, Florrie

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

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

Hera

Uncommon

powerful ยท regal ยท refined ยท fierce

Queen of the gods, proud and commanding.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hee, Rara

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

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

Juliette

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

Romantic and timeless, pure French elegance.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Jules, Etta

Lady

Familiar

regal ยท classic ยท refined ยท gentle

Effortlessly genteel, a proper little aristocrat.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lady-bug

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

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

Margo

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท regal

Sleek and poised, effortless old glamour.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mags, Go-go

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

Misty

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Soft and grey, like morning fog.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mist

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

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

Oreo

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Dark and light, sweet through and through.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Reo, O

Panda

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Black-and-white and impossibly huggable.

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

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

Pippa

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright and bouncy, a peppy little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pip, Pips

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

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

Queenie

Uncommon

regal ยท classic ยท soft ยท sweet

A tiny monarch with big opinions.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Queen, Q

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

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

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

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

Toffee

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, sticky and golden-brown.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toff

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

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

Yoko

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท friendly

Means sunny child, bright and breezy.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Yo, Koko

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

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

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

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

Belle

Familiar

chic ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

French for beautiful, graceful and warm.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bella, Bee

Bijou

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

French for jewel, small, sparkling and precious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bee, Jou

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

Brie

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท chic ยท refined

Soft French cheese, creamy and refined.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bri

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

Chanel

Uncommon

regal ยท chic ยท refined ยท calm

Couture-level chic, timeless and luxurious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nelly, Channy

Chiyo

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท refined ยท sweet

Means a thousand generations, graceful and old-soul.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Chi, Yoyo

Circe

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท refined

The enchantress of myth, alluring and powerful.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Cir, Cee

Cleo

Familiar

regal ยท powerful ยท refined ยท friendly

Short for Cleopatra, queenly and clever.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Cleocat, Leo

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

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

Duchess

Uncommon

regal ยท refined ยท classic ยท calm

Nobility with attitude, refined and in charge.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dutch, Dee

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

Empress

Rare

regal ยท refined ยท fierce ยท calm

Ruler of all she surveys, usually the sofa.

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

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

Felix

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Means lucky, the classic clever cat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lillian

Familiar

classic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท gentle

Soft and graceful, a lily of a name.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lily, Lil

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

Magic

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท soft ยท sweet

Pure enchantment in a name.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Maggie

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

Margot

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

Elegant French classic, effortlessly poised.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mags, Go-go

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

Mittens

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท classic ยท goofy

For the one with little white paws.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mitts, Mitten

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sabbath

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท classic ยท calm

A day of dark rest, moody and cool.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sab, Bath

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

Salem

Familiar

mysterious ยท cool ยท classic ยท sharp

The famous witch-trial town, pure black-cat energy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sal

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

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

Sorbet

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท soft

Light, bright and refreshing.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sorb, Bet

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

Sugar

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet through and through.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shug

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

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

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

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

Boots

Familiar

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

For the one with four perfect little socks.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bootsy

Dior

Uncommon

chic ยท regal ยท refined ยท bold

Couture-grade glamour, sleek and luxurious.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Dee, Diori

Dot

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Small, neat and perfectly placed.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Dottie

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

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

Nyx

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท refined

Greek goddess of night, dark and powerful.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Ny

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

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

Socks

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Four perfect little white feet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sock, Socksy

Tux

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท refined

Dressed up in a permanent tuxedo.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Tuxie, Tucker

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

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

Cannoli

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท refined

Sweet, crisp and a little bit extra.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Noli

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

Domino

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

Bold black-and-white markings.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Dom, Dommy

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

Galaxy

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท calm ยท sharp

A whole universe of personality.

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

Gelato

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท soft

Smooth Italian ice cream, cool and sweet.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Gel, Lato

Honeybun

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Sweet, warm and freshly baked.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Bun, Honey

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

Ivory

Uncommon

refined ยท classic ยท calm ยท regal

Creamy and pale, soft, classic luxury.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Ivy, Ives

Josephine

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท regal ยท refined

Stately and graceful, a grand old name.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Jo, Josie

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

Macaron

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท chic ยท refined

A dainty French treat, pretty and pastel.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Mac, Roni

Madeleine

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท warm

A delicate cake and a graceful French name.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Maddie, Lena

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

Marzipan

Weird but cute

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท goofy

Sweet almond paste, fancy and a bit unusual.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Marzi, Pan

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

Reginald

Rare

regal ยท goofy ยท classic ยท friendly

Maximum dignity for minimum reason.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Reggie, Reg

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

Tiffany

Uncommon

regal ยท refined ยท goofy ยท playful

Breakfast-at-jewellers glamour, sparkling and posh.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tiff, Tiffy

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.

  • Alfred
    The butler. Always knows where the silver is.
  • Jeeves
    Will judge your dinner party silently.
  • Penguin
    On the nose. The cat will own it.
  • Bond
    Suits, drama, will swim if pushed.
  • Oreo
    Classic, beloved, two halves making a whole.
  • Maitre D
    Will seat you. Eventually.

Naming tips

  • 01Butler and bartender names (Alfred, Jeeves, Cecil, Walter) earn the tuxedo without trying.
  • 02Avoid Oreo if your friend already has one, the name is the most common tuxedo name in the English-speaking world.
  • 03One-word formal names (Bond, Sterling, Atlas) sound great on a tuxedo with a serious face.

Frequently asked

+Are tuxedo cats a breed?

No. Tuxedo is a coat pattern, not a breed. Any breed can produce a tuxedo cat, from Maine Coon to Domestic Shorthair.

+Are tuxedo cats smarter than other cats?

Cat behaviorists often anecdotally rate them higher, and some studies suggest bicolor cats are bolder. The internet has run with this. Your tuxedo cat will read this and agree.

+What is the best name for a tuxedo cat?

Alfred, Jeeves, Penguin, Bond, and Oreo top the lists every year. Walter and Cecil are the rising vintage picks.

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