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Male Cat Names: Cute, Popular and Unique Choices

Are you thinking about bringing a new adopted cat or kitten into your home, but you just can’t seem to think of a name? That’s okay. In fact, it’s why blog posts like this exist in the first place: To help you find that perfect moniker for your pal.

From kitten cuddles to soft purring, there is nothing better than that first day with your new kitten. Cat owners across the world have struggled to find the best name for their new pals. To give you a head start take a look below at the 100 most popular male cat names. It's time to find your new feline friend's identity.

Top 20 Most Popular

Before we jump into the complete list of the 100 most popular cat names, we wanted to highlight the best-of-the-best, the all-star line-up, those names that have been used for cats and kittens across the world, and with good reason too. These top 20 are simply the best.

Oliver
Leo
Milo
Charlie
Max
Jack
Simba (Lion King)
Loki
Oscar
Jasper
Buddy
Tiger
Toby
George
Smokey
Simon
Tigger
Ollie
Louie
Felix

100 Most Popular

Oliver
Leo
Milo
Charlie
Max
Jack
Simba
Loki
Oscar
Jasper
Buddy
Tiger
Toby
George
Smokey
Simon
Tigger
Ollie
Louie
Felix
Dexter
Shadow
Finn
Henry
Kitty
Oreo
Gus
Binx
Winston
Sam
Rocky
Gizmo
Sammy
Jax
Sebastian
Blu
Theo
Beau
Salem
Chester
Lucky
Frankie
Boots
Cooper
Thor
Bear
Romeo
Teddy
Bandit
Ziggy
Apollo
Pumpkin
Boo
Zeus
Bob
Tucker
Jackson
Tom
Cosmo
Bruce
Murphy
Buster
Midnight
Moose
Merlin
Frank
Joey
Thomas
Harley
Prince
Archie
Tommy
Marley
Otis
Casper
Harry
Benny
Percy
Bentley
Jake
Ozzy
Ash
Sylvester
Mickey
Fred
Walter
Clyde
Pepper
Calvin
Tux
Stanley
Garfield
Louis
Mowgli
Mac
Luke
Sunny
Duke
Hobbes
Remi

Unique Names

If the above list didn’t really suit your taste or even inspire you to find that one amazing name, then maybe you are the type of person that likes to be a little different? Popular names may be fine for some, but finding a unique name for your little kitten can be even better. Below we have listed a wide variety of the best unique names for your prowling cat.

Chompz
Keegan
Dante
Tripper
Waldo
Linux
Quimby
Macho
Bogart
Broody
Beau
Gideon
Palmer
Eastwood
Harrison
Teddy
Alderon
Whitman
Brady
Bronson
Arlo
Catbert
Duke
Dilbert
Darrow
Excalibur
Graham
DaVinci
Avalon
Jackson
Prince
Ruddykins
Turbo
Sergio
Razo
Augustus
Clyde
Bugsy
Achilles
Nelson
Zepplin
O'Malley
Amadeus
Nubby
Theo
Odie
Amos
Rasta
Zigfried
Ziggy
Felix
Xavier
Buster
Ash
Ajax
Chomps
Pacey
Double O'Seven
Aztec
Scorpio
Luxor
Apache
Asa
Chevy
Riff Raff
Perkins
Colonel
Dean
Bomber
Wycliff
Tiberius
Fenton
Orlando
Chester
Cadbury
Almond
Casanova
Maestro
Floyd
Truman
Fabio
Ambrose
Ricky Ticky Tabby
Usher
Niles
Baxter
Mogul
Finn
Jenner
King
Earl
Dalton
Sergeant
Ringo
Elway
Gil
Hickory
Shaq
Quentin
Hutch

More unique names

Cute Male Cat Names

‘Cute’ and ‘Male’ aren’t often put together, mostly because the most masculine of our species prefer compliments that are more in line with ‘Tough’, ‘Strong’, or ‘Ruggedly Handsome’, but if there is one pet out there that can truly represent the cuteness of males, it is the cat. For your adorable little pal, only a name that makes you say, ‘Aw’, as often as his loveable quirks do can possibly hope to capture the cuteness factor of your new kitten.

Mr. McClaw
Mr. Pawfect
Mango
Snickers
Vary
Octopuss
Peanut Wigglebutt
Panda
Frost
Lickers
Cuddly
Heathcliff
Wigglebutt
Mr. Furball Frenzy
Mr. Purrfection
Toby
Grumpy Cat
Romeow
Bing
Flower
Buzz
Kat
Frosty
Chubby
Mr. Catmare
Molly
Milo
Maggie
Bacon
Izzy
Paw
Kitten Around
Purrlock Holmes
Hundercat
Puppycat
Casey
Joe
Lord Pawpaw
Biskitty
Pie
Archie
Spring
Cat Frenzy
Snowball
Tupac Shakat
Ziggy
Anderson Pooper
Puggles
Argo
Arlo
Ozzy
Applejack
Poppy
Candy
Brownie
Lord Fuzzipants
Whispurr
Ellie
Cat-titude
Wiggletail
Notorious C.A.T
Alive
Hansel
Love
Jaspurr
Winnie
Kiki
Chewbacca
Beau
Ansel
Partner
Ollie
Tammy
Eli
Cleo
Gulliver
Deer
Pepe
Hairy Potter
Zenkitty
Opie
Abby
Purrgatory
Snowy
Sammy
Chairman Meow
Prince Clawsome
Grayson
Mr. Purrfect
Luke Skytrotter
Marble
Lucifurr
Minx
Just Kitten
Mr. Meow-Wise
Jerry
Mr. Sour Puss
Tiger Woods
Poe
Goose

Cat Name Inspiration

After a walk through our lists of popular, unique, and cute names for your little boy cat, have you settled on the perfect name, or are you still struggling to come up with something that suits his cat personality the best? If you are still having a hard time, then maybe a different type of inspiration could help you out.

While name lists are an amazing place to start, they aren’t everything when choosing a name. Start with something simple and broad, like pop culture. From popular bands to the movies that are occupying every theater, there are countless names, places, creatures, or even titles that you can draw your inspiration from. Some of the most popular names for cats come from this vein of thought, including Salem, Binks, and Sabrina.

If pop culture doesn’t get your brain working, then you may be looking in the wrong place. Take a walk, breathe in the fresh air, stare up at the night sky, or watch the clouds flitting across the stars. Inspiration can come from anywhere and can strike at any moment. If you are stuck, try taking a break from brainstorming and come back to it when you are feeling fresh. You may even stumble on a name watching your favorite tv show or film, for example, "Top Cat" or "Crookshanks" from Harry Potter.

No matter what name you decide on, remember that it isn’t about what other people may think. This name is all about you showing your love and compassion to your new companion…and as long as he likes his name, then nothing else really matters.

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