Are you a new pet parent who is also a devotee of all things Disney? Why not turn to the House of Mouse to find some Disney cat names for consideration? Pounce on one of these names of famous Disney cats, Lion King and Aristocats characters, or names inspired by Disney favorites.
Disney Female Character Names
This list spans various Disney films, from classics to more modern tales, and showcases the diverse range of female characters in the Disney universe.
Alice (Alice in Wonderland) – The curious protagonist who falls down a rabbit hole into Wonderland.
Anna (Frozen) – Elsa’s brave younger sister who embarks on a journey to save their kingdom.
Ariel (The Little Mermaid) – The adventurous mermaid princess who dreams of life on land.
Atta (A Bug’s Life) – The ant princess and later queen.
Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) – The princess cursed to sleep until awakened by true love’s kiss.
Babette (Beauty and the Beast) – The feather duster and Lumière’s love interest.
Belle (Beauty and the Beast) – The intelligent young woman who learns to see the man behind the Beast.
Bianca (The Rescuers) – The elegant Hungarian mouse who’s part of the Rescue Aid Society.
Blue Fairy (Pinocchio) – The magical fairy who brings Pinocchio to life. A fun name for a Russian Blue cat.
Bo Peep (Toy Story) – Woody’s romantic interest.
Captain Amelia (Treasure Planet) – The experienced cat-like space captain.
Charlotte La Bouff (The Princess and the Frog) – Tiana’s rich and good-hearted friend.
Cinderella (Cinderella) – The kind-hearted young woman who wins the heart of the prince.
Clarice (Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers) – A singer and Dale’s love interest.
Colette (Ratatouille) – The talented chef at Gusteau’s and Linguini’s love interest.
Daisy Duck (various Disney productions) – Donald Duck’s girlfriend.
Darling (Lady and the Tramp) – Lady’s loving owner.
Dot (A Bug’s Life) – The young ant princess and Atta’s younger sister.
Dory (Finding Nemo/Finding Dory) – The forgetful yet optimistic blue tang fish.
Drizella (Cinderella) – One of Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters.
Eilonwy (The Black Cauldron) – The princess imprisoned by the Horned King.
Elsa (Frozen) – The Snow Queen with magical ice powers.
Esméralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) – The compassionate Romani dancer.
Evangeline (The Princess and the Frog) – The evening star, symbolizing Ray’s love.
Fauna (Sleeping Beauty) – One of the three good fairies.
Flora (Sleeping Beauty) – One of the three good fairies.
Faline (Bambi) – Bambi’s love interest.
Frou-Frou (The Aristocats) – The horse belonging to Madame Bonfamille.
Gadget Hackwrench (Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers) – The team’s pilot, mechanic, and inventor.
Gazelle (Zootopia) – The famous Zootopia pop star.
Giselle (Enchanted) – The princess who finds herself in modern-day New York.
Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas) – The spiritual talking tree and adviser to Pocahontas.
Helen Parr/Elastigirl (The Incredibles) – The elastic superhero and mother of the Parr family.
Jane (Tarzan) – The curious explorer and Tarzan’s love interest.
Jasmine (Aladdin) – The princess of Agrabah who seeks a life outside her palace walls.
Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) – The sultry singer and wife of Roger Rabbit.
Judy Hopps (Zootopia) – The determined rabbit police officer.
Kala (Tarzan) – The gorilla who raises Tarzan as her own.
Kida Nedakh (Atlantis: The Lost Empire) – The Atlantean princess and warrior.
Lady (Lady and the Tramp) – A refined cocker spaniel but an apt name for a ladylike kitty.
Lady Kluck (Robin Hood) – Maid Marian’s lady-in-waiting.
Lilo (Lilo & Stitch) – The young Hawaiian girl who befriends the alien Stitch.
Maid Marian (Robin Hood) – The fox love interest of Robin Hood.
Maid Mouse (Cinderella) – One of Cinderella’s mouse friends.
Madame Upanova (Fantasia) – The ostrich ballet dancer.
Megara (Hercules) – The witty woman who falls for Hercules.
Merida (Brave) – The Scottish princess who desires to choose her own path.
Merryweather (Sleeping Beauty) – One of the three good fairies.
Minnie Mouse (various Disney productions) – Mickey Mouse’s girlfriend.
Miss Bianca (The Rescuers) – The Hungarian mouse and Bernard’s partner in rescues.
Moana (Moana) – The Polynesian chief’s daughter who sets out on a sea journey.
Mulan (Mulan) – The warrior who disguises herself as a man to save her father.
Nakoma (Pocahontas) – Pocahontas’s best friend.
Penny (The Rescuers) – The orphan girl whom Bernard and Bianca rescue.
Perdita (101 Dalmatians) – The Dalmatian mother of 15 puppies. Perdita means “loss” in Italian.
Pocahontas (Pocahontas) – The Native American woman who bridges two worlds.
Rapunzel (Tangled) – The long-haired princess who yearns for adventure.
Sally (The Nightmare Before Christmas) – The ragdoll with a crush on Jack Skellington.
Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) – The kind-hearted princess.
Tiana (The Princess and the Frog) – The hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant.
Tinker Bell (Peter Pan) – The feisty fairy from Neverland.
Ursula (The Little Mermaid) – The sea witch who tempts Ariel.
Vanellope (Wreck-It Ralph) – The glitched racing character in the game Sugar Rush.
Wendy (Peter Pan) – The eldest Darling child who flies to Neverland.
Winifred (The Jungle Book) – Colonel Hathi’s wife in the elephant troop.
Yzma (The Emperor’s New Groove) – The eccentric villain who wants to usurp the throne.
Disney Male Character Names
Would one of these male characters from the Disney universe make a good name for your new cat?
Abu (Aladdin) – Aladdin’s loyal pet monkey.
Aladdin (Aladdin) – The street-smart “diamond in the rough” who falls in love with Princess Jasmine.
Baloo (The Jungle Book) – The laid-back bear and Mowgli’s friend.
Bambi (Bambi) – The young deer protagonist.
Baymax (Big Hero 6) – The inflatable robot created to be a healthcare companion.
Beast (Beauty and the Beast) – The cursed prince who learns to love.
Bernard (The Rescuers) – The timid mouse who is part of the Rescue Aid Society.
Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story) – The space ranger action figure.
Captain Hook (Peter Pan) – The notorious pirate and Peter Pan’s nemesis. A fun name for a cat with a hook-shaped tail.
Chip (Beauty and the Beast) – The teacup son of Mrs. Potts.
Copper (The Fox and the Hound) – The hunting dog who befriends a fox named Tod.
Crush (Finding Nemo) – The chill sea turtle; a good name for a lazy cat.
Dale (Chip ‘n Dale) – One half of the chipmunk duo.
Donald Duck (various Disney productions) – The iconic short-tempered duck.
Dopey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) – The playful dwarf.
Dumbo (Dumbo) – The young elephant with big ears.
Eric (The Little Mermaid) – The prince with whom Ariel falls in love.
Fergus (Brave) – King Fergus, Merida’s father.
Flynn Rider/Eugene Fitzherbert (Tangled) – The charming thief and Rapunzel’s love interest.
Genie (Aladdin) – The magical being who grants Aladdin’s wishes.
Geppetto (Pinocchio) – The woodcarver who creates Pinocchio.
Gus (Cinderella) – One of Cinderella’s loyal mouse friends.
Hades (Hercules) – The god of the Underworld and Hercules’ adversary.
Hercules (Hercules) – The demigod seeking to become a true hero.
Hiro Hamada (Big Hero 6) – The young robotics prodigy.
Iago (Aladdin) – Jafar’s loud-mouthed parrot.
Ichabod Crane (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad) – The superstitious schoolteacher in Sleepy Hollow.
Jafar (Aladdin) – The royal vizier with a dark agenda.
Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio) – Pinocchio’s loyal conscience.
John Smith (Pocahontas) – The English captain who falls in love with Pocahontas.
Kenai (Brother Bear) – The man turned into a bear to see life from a new perspective.
Kerchak (Tarzan) – The leader of the gorilla troop.
King Triton (The Little Mermaid) – Ariel’s protective father and ruler of Atlantica.
Kronk (The Emperor’s New Groove) – Yzma’s dim-witted but kind-hearted assistant.
Kuzco (The Emperor’s New Groove) – The self-centered emperor turned llama.
Li Shang (Mulan) – The captain of the Chinese army and Mulan’s love interest.
Lightning McQueen (Cars) – The famous race car learning the value of friendship.
Lumière (Beauty and the Beast) – The candelabra maitre d’ with a flair for the dramatic–like some of our cats!
Mater (Cars) – The rusty tow truck and Lightning McQueen’s best friend.
Maximus (Tangled) – The palace horse with detective-like skills.
Merlin (The Sword in the Stone) – The wise old wizard mentoring young Arthur.
Mickey Mouse (various Disney productions) – Disney’s iconic mascot and cheerful mouse.
Mike Wazowski (Monsters, Inc.) – The one-eyed monster and best friend of Sulley.
Mowgli (The Jungle Book) – The “man-cub” raised in the jungle.
Mr. Incredible/Bob Parr (The Incredibles) – The patriarch of the superhero Parr family.
Naveen (The Princess and the Frog) – The prince turned frog who learns about responsibility.
Olaf (Frozen) – The friendly snowman who loves warm hugs.
Pacha (The Emperor’s New Groove) – The kind-hearted villager who helps Kuzco.
Peter Pan (Peter Pan) – The boy who never grows up.
Phil (Hercules) – Hercules’ sassy satyr trainer.
Pinocchio (Pinocchio) – The puppet who longs to become a real boy.
Pluto (various Disney productions) – Mickey Mouse’s loyal dog.
Pongo (101 Dalmatians) – The Dalmatian father on a mission to rescue his puppies.
Prince Charming (Cinderella) – The prince who searches for Cinderella.
Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) – The kind-hearted bell ringer.
Randall (Monsters, Inc.) – The sneaky, chameleon-like monster.
Robin Hood (Robin Hood) – The legendary outlaw fox.
Roo (Winnie the Pooh) – The young and energetic kangaroo.
Sebastian (The Little Mermaid) – The Caribbean crab who watches over Ariel.
Stitch (Lilo & Stitch) – The mischievous “Experiment 626” from outer space.
Sulley (Monsters, Inc.) – The top scarer at Monsters, Inc.
Tarzan (Tarzan) – The man raised by gorillas.
Thumper (Bambi) – Bambi’s rabbit friend.
Tod (The Fox and the Hound) – The fox who befriends Copper.
Tramp (Lady and the Tramp) – The street-wise dog who wins Lady’s heart.
Winnie the Pooh (Winnie the Pooh) – The honey-loving bear.
Woody (Toy Story) – The cowboy toy and leader of Andy’s toys.
Wreck-It Ralph (Wreck-It Ralph) – The video game “bad guy” seeking to be a hero.
Names Inspired by The Lion King
Does your new cat remind you of a little lion? These Lion King names might be a good fit. Many of the names were derived from Swahili.
Banzai – One of the hyenas loyal to Scar. The term “Banzai” is Japanese and traditionally means “ten thousand years,” but in the context of the movie, it doesn’t carry this meaning. Instead, it emphasizes his rambunctious nature–a fun name for an energetic kitty.
Beshte – A hippopotamus and a member of Kion’s Lion Guard. His name is derived from the Swahili word “bora beshte,” which means “best friend.”
Bunga – A honey badger in The Lion Guard. His name means “clever” or “brave” in Swahili.
Fuli – A cheetah in The Lion Guard. Her name means “very fast” in Swahili.
Kiara – Simba and Nala’s daughter. While Kiara is an Italian name meaning “bright” or “light,” its meaning in the context of the movie isn’t explicitly mentioned.
Kion – Simba and Nala’s son from The Lion Guard. His name is derived from the Swahili word “kiongozi,” which means “leader.”
Kovu – A young lion from The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. His name means “scar” in Swahili, referencing both his physical scar and his association with Scar.
Mufasa – Simba’s father. The name “Mufasa” is of Manazoto origin, and while its exact meaning is unclear, it’s often associated with “king.”
Nala – Simba’s childhood friend and later queen. Her name means “gift” in Swahili.
Ono – An egret and member of Lion Guard. His name means “see” or “look” in Swahili, referring to his keen sight.
Pumbaa – The warthog and one of Simba’s sidekicks. His name means “simpleton” or “foolish” in Swahili.
Rafiki – The mandrill shaman. His name means “friend” in Swahili.
Sarabi – Named after the Swahili word for “mirage,” Sarabi was the wife of King Mufasa and mother to Simba.
Scar – The main antagonist and Simba’s uncle. His name refers to the physical scar across his eye.
Shenzi – The leading hyena loyal to Scar. Her name means “savage” or “uncouth” in Swahili.
Simba – The main protagonist. His name means “lion” in Swahili.
Timon – The meerkat and one of Simba’s sidekicks. While Timon is a Greek name meaning “respect,” in the context of the movie, it doesn’t carry this meaning. Instead, it’s a playful nod to his character’s nature.
Vitani – Zira’s daughter from The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. Her name is derived from the Swahili words “vita,” which means “war,” and “ni,” which means “it is.”
Zazu – The hornbill and advisor in the Pride Lands. His name doesn’t have a specific Swahili meaning but is playful in nature.
Zira – The antagonist from The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. Her name means “hate” in Swahili, reflecting her intense feelings towards Simba.
Famous Cat Names from Disney Movies
Check out our list to see if the name of any classic Disney cat character is a purrfect match for your new fur baby!
Disney Boy Cat Names
Aslan – Our countdown of Disney cat names begins with the benevolent King of a magical world, Aslan from The Chronicles of Narnia, whose name means lion.
Bagheera – Meaning “panther” (or “leopard”) in Hindustani, Bagheera is the kind-hearted wild cat who rescues and befriends the ‘man cub” Mowgli in The Jungle Book.
Cheshire Cat – The colorful cat with the mischievous grin from the 1951 Disney animated feature film Alice in Wonderland.
Cosmic Creepers – The unkempt, cantankerous kitty who lived in the home of apprentice witch Miss Eglantine Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
D.C. – Standing for “Darn Cat” (or “damn cat” if you prefer the version from the book Undercover Cat), D.C. was portrayed in the 1965 Disney film That Darn Cat by several Seal-Point Siamese felines. (Fun fact: In the book upon which the movie is based, D.C. was a large black cat.)
Figaro – Trying to remember the Pinocchio cat name? Figaro is a name that has become synonymous with “barber” thanks to the comedic opera The Marriage of Figaro, this charming tuxedo cat was Geppetto’s feline friend in Pinocchio. (Fun Fact: Walt Disney was so fascinated with the character of Figaro that the black and white kitten would go on to star as Minnie Mouse’s purring pal in several Disney shorts.)
Gideon – Meaning “one who cuts down,” Gideon was the name of a tipsy, two-faced feline in the Disney retelling of Pinocchio.
Ivan – A name for the true Disney devotee, Ivan was the cat companion of Peter in Peter and The Wolf, a segment which originally appeared in the little known 1946 short film Make Mine Music.
Jake – Portraying an alien feline, two Abyssinian siblings named Rumple and Amber starred alongside Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan and Roddy McDowell in The Cat from Outer Space. The name Jake means “God will protect” or “supplanter.”
King Richard – A lion-hearted ruler in Disney’s retelling of Robin Hood. The name Richard means “powerful” and “brave.”
Lucifer – Did you know that this devilishly sneaky tuxedo cat from Cinderella was based on Feetsy, a polydactyl feline family member of a Disney animator who was working on the film? (Here’s a fun fact: In an unseen early version of the movie, Cinderella had a cat named Bon Bon.)
Mayor Leodore Lionheart – Law & Order star J.K. Simmons provided the voice of the mayor of an all-animal inhabited city in the 2016 Disney hit Zootopia.
Oliver – This tiny cartoon tuxedo cat (whose name means both “ancestor’s descendant” and “olive” or “olive tree”) was a vague feline version of Charles Dickens’ famous character from Oliver Twist. (Here are few fun facts about one of the stars who helps to bring the animated cat and canine cast of the 1988 Disney flick to life: Grammy Award winner Billy Joel, who provided the voice of Dodger the dog, donated the proceeds from one of his sold out Madison Square Garden concerts to Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center, a 14,000-square-foot, state of the art addition to North Shore Animal League America’s headquarters. There’s even a Billy Joel Room on the cage-free, all feline floor of the facility!)
Prince John – The treacherous, thumb-sucking lion from Disney’s animated, all animal rendition of the classic tale of Robin Hood.
Rajah – Name of the tiger (and Princess Jasmine’s chum) in the animated version of Aladdin, Rajah’s name means ‘Indian Prince.”
Rufus – The sage senior cat who helped a young orphan keep the faith in the 1977 animated adventure flick The Rescuers. (Rufus was designed by Ollie Johnston, a Disney animator whose work includes the penguin waiters in Mary Poppins, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather in Sleeping Beauty and both Lady and The Tramp in Lady and The Tramp.)
Sabor – Pet parents who want to take a walk on the wild side when naming their new feline friend might consider Sabor, the moniker of the menacing leopard in the 1999 animated retelling of Tarzan.
Sergeant Tibbs – A tabby who was a brave buddy to Pongo and Perdita as they searched for their missing puppies in 101 Dalmatians. (Fun Fact: Readers who enjoyed Dodie Smith’s novel of the same name might remember that the character of Sergeant Tibbs was originally a female Lieutenant.)
Snowball – An ash-covered cat who was briefly seen on screen in the 1997 Disney flick Hercules.
Thackery Binx – A boy transformed into an immortal black cat thanks to a curse from a witch in Hocus Pocus.
Disney Girl Cat Names
Dinah – She may not be as well known as the Cheshire Cat, but the protagonist’s tiny purring pal in Alice in Wonderland has made generations of Disney fans grin. (Fun Fact: The longest-running cat cafe in the United Kingdom, Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium in London, was named after Alice’s kitten from the classic Lewis Carroll children’s book.)
Felicia – Although her purrsonality was the opposite of her name, which means “happy” and “lucky,” Felicia was the moniker given to the pampered purring pal of the villainous Ratigan in The Great Mouse Detective.
Lucybelle – Jake the alien cat’s gal pal in The Cat From Outer Space.
Mittens – A tiny, tough tuxedo cat who helps a faux superhero dog in search of his human in Bolt.
Nala – Meaning “gift” in Swahili, the name of Simba’s beloved in The Lion King would be an apt moniker for a pet parent’s “little lioness,” as cats give their forever families the gift of joy every day!
Pepita – A Maine Coon during her time on earth, Mamma Imelda’s feline friend stayed by her human in the afterlife as an Alebrija (a colorful spirit guide which, in Pepita’s case, was in the form of a large wild cat with eagle’s wings) in the Pixar-produced, Walt Disney released hit movie Coco.
Sassy – The feline actress named Tiki, a Himalayan cat who had been rescued from a kitty mill, proudly proclaimed (with the voice of Sally Fields, no less) that “Cats rule, dogs drool” in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey in her role as Sassy. Thanks to her performance in the film, as well as in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco and the sitcom Caroline in The City, Sassy ruled the American Humane Association’s 2015 PAWSCAR Awards by winning the Top Cat of All Time accolade!
Si and Am – Did you adopt two kitties? You might want to name them after the sneaky Siamese cat twosome Si and Am from Lady and The Tramp. Fun names for twin cats!
Thomasina – Is your new cat companion a female orange tabby cat? Then she has a rare characteristic in common with the kitties who were cast to portray the protagonist in The Three Lives of Thomasina. Only one out of every five orange tabbies are female.
Disney’s The Aristocats Cat Names (and More!)
Do you love The Aristocats? (What a silly question!) This classic Disney film is a favorite with most cat lovers and the inspiration for some great cat names as well. Here’s a rundown both of the cartoon cats as well as some of the other characters who just might provide the spark for the purrfect name for your new kitty!
Abigail and Amelia Gabble – Two talkative geese who love to gossip.
Berlioz – Named in honor of composer Hector Berloiz, this cute piano-playing kitten is one of Duchess’s litter in The Aristocats. Fun Fact: Visitors at Disney’s Riviera Resort can spot Berloiz, (whose name means “just,”) and his siblings Marie and Toulouse on a few of the resort’s murals.
Billy Boss – The hep kitty from Scat Cat’s band who provides the back beat on the double bass in The Aristocats.
Duchess – A regal title for the cat who rules your home, Duchess was the name of the mother cat in The Aristocats. One of the most popular Disney cat names for girl cats!
Edgar Balthazar – A greedy butler who plots to get rid of the cats to inherit his employer’s fortune.
Frou-Frou – A pampered and loyal horse who helps the cats escape from Edgar.
Georges Hautecourt – A wealthy retired opera singer who befriends the cats and helps them return home.
Hit Cat – This guitar-playing kitty is a member of the band who provides some cool, toe-tapping tunes in The Aristocats.
Marie – A mini-me of her mother Duchess, the name of the tiny Turkish Angora kitten in The Aristocats means “star of the sea.” This sassy cat is one of the best-known Disney kitties (and she’s even honored with her own pet holiday: Marie Day!)
Napoleon and Lafayette – Two mischievous dogs who love to chase cats.
O’Malley – A streetwise and charming alley cat, Thomas O’Malley befriends Duchess and her kittens. If you give your cat the same moniker as the the purring protagonist of The Aristocats, you can also call your new pal with paws the character’s full name, which is Abraham de Lacy Giuseppe Casey Thomas O’ Malley!
Peppo – This musical cat was a member of The Alley Cats, the jazz band who provided toe-tapping tunes in the 1970 Disney hit The Aristocats.
Roquefort – A timid but loyal mouse who helps the cats and befriends O’Malley.
Scat Cat – TV/movie star and musician Scatman Crothers provided the voice of the purring trumpet player in the 1970 Disney film The Aristocats. (Fun Fact: Visitors at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort at Walt Disney World can enjoy a bit of The Big Easy complete with Baton Rouge Beignets and cool jazz at Scat Cat’s Club.)
Shun Gon – A Siamese cat with mad skills, Shun Gon is the drummer and pianist for Scat cat’s band in The Aristocats. A wise and philosophical cat who practices martial arts.
Toulouse – Named in honor of the famous French post-Impressionist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Tulouse was one of Duchess’ kittens in The Aristocats. A confident and adventurous kitten with a love for art.
Cats from Disney Channel Series
Dr. Kat – A feline alien and girlfriend of Mister Kat in the Disney XD series Kid Vs. Kat.
Max – A feline who befriends an alien in the animated series Counterfeit Cat.
Gark – A purple knitted kitty costume helped an alien disguise his identity in the animated series Counterfeit Cat.
Kat (or Mister Kat) – Aliens seem to be a running theme with Disney Channel cats. Kat from the Disney XD series Kid Vs. Kat is actually Agent 27B from Kat Planet.
Plagg – The camembert-loving kitty-inspired kwami who helps mild-mannered model/ French student Adrian Agreste transform into Cat Noir in Miraculous: The Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir.
Sheriff Callie – Actress Mandy Moore provided the voice of a guitar-strumming calico in the animated Disney Junior series Sheriff Callie’s Wild West. The name Callie means “beautiful.”
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