The color white symbolizes a new beginning, and what better way to celebrate your cat’s new beginning than by giving your feline family member a name inspired by the color. We’ve rounded up over 200 white cat names for the kitten who will color your world with joy!
Cat Names Associated with the Color White
Alabaster — A fitting name for a feline who looks like a sculpted work of art.
Aspen — A tree with white bark.
Birch — A tree with white bark.
Bisque — The name of the white porcelain would be a positively purr-fect name for the delicate beauty of your white cat.
Blizzard — A white cat name for an energetic kitty who arrives in your home like a blizzard!
Calla Lily — In the language of flowers, the calla lily represents faithfulness.
Cloud — An apt name for a cat who has been on Cloud Nine since being adopted by you!
Cotton — Did you know that this white, fluffy flower symbolizes luck and protection?
Cream — Since your cat is the cream of the crop, you might consider naming him or her after this color, which is white tinged with yellow.
Crystal — Originating from Greek, this word means ice, the perfect white cat name for the cat for whom your love is crystal clear.
Diamond — The hardest mineral known to man, the diamond symbolizes your devotion to your fur baby.
Dove — A name for the cat who brings purrs of peace to your home.
Duchess — The white mother cat in The Aristocats; one of the top Disney names for cats.
Ecru — A name for a white cat whose coat is closer to yellowish gray.
Ermine — Leonardo DaVinci captured the beauty of this white-coated animal in his painting Lady with an Ermine.
Fog — Because fog does come on little cat feet, you know.
Frost — A cool name for your cat companion!
Ghost — A name fit for a cat who is hauntingly beautiful (and aren’t they all?), you could also call your cat a ghostly synonym, such as specter, vision or phantom.
Goose — Did you know that the goose symbolizes family and loyalty?
Ivory — A symbol of purity and wealth.
Lace — A delicate name for an elegant cat.
Lily — In the language of flowers, lily means “purity.”
Mist or Misty — The tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere giving the sky that white cast. A good name for a white cat with grey spots.
Oatmeal — A name for the feline-loving foodie, oatmeal is a pale gray/white color.
Pearl — Did you know that white pearls symbolize wisdom?
Polar Bear — A polar bear represents independence, survival, and trust in one’s own abilities.
Quartz — White quartz is said to neutralize negative energy, the true talent of every cat!
Salty — A perfect name for the cat of a beach lover.
Snow — A symbol of innocence.
Snowball — The innocence of snow and the playfulness of winter fun, rolled in one. One of the most popular white cat names.
Sugar — Because sugar is sweet, and so is your new fur baby!
Swan — A model moniker for any elegant feline, the swan symbolizes beauty, grace and loyalty.
Tofu — Are you a vegan? Tofu might just be the purrfect name for your new furry family member.
Vampire/Vamp — Show your eternal love for your cat by naming him or her after an immortal. Along with the generic name for a bloodsucker, you could also name your new feline friend after a famous vamp, such as Dracula, Nosferatu, Lestat, Spike, Angel, Selene, Morbius, Damon or Stephan Salvatore, Bill Compton, Barnabus Collins, The Countess, or any of the Twilight cat names from the franchise’s Cullen clan.
Vanilla — Because your cat is sweeter than ice cream.
Yang — The light half of the yin/yang symbol, which is intertwined with its opposite, yet corresponding, dark “yin” force.
Yogurt — It’s not just for breakfast anymore; your new “Yogurt” will fortify you throughout the day.
Cream Cat Names
Does your cat’s fur run a little closer to cream colored than white? Here’s a look at some cream colored cat names for your sweetie fur baby:
- Almond
- Angel (as in Angel Food Cake)
- Beignet
- Biscuit
- Blondie
- Butter
- Butterbean
- Buttermilk
- Cappuccino
- Caramel
- Cashew
- Chantilly
- Cheesecake
- Chiffon
- Cloud
- Cream Puff
- Creamer
- Croissant
- Custard
- Danish
- Dulce (from “dulce de leche”)
- Eclair
- Flan
- Frappe
- Frosting
- Fudge
- Gelato
- Honey
- Lassi (a creamy yogurt-based drink)
- Latte
- Macaroon
- Marshmallow
- Milky
- Meringue
- Mousse
- Muffin
- Nougat
- Panna (means ‘cream’ in Italian)
- Parfait
- Pavlova
- Pudding
- Shortbread
- Scone
- Snowball
- Sorbet
- Sundae
- Tiramisu
- Toffee
- Truffle
- Vanilla
Girls’ Names that are Inspired by the Color White
These girls’ names from around the world are inspired by the color white. Could one of them be a purrfect fit for your new white cat?
Alba – a name of Latin origin meaning “white” or “dawn”
Bianca – an Italian name meaning “white” or “fair”
Blanche – a French name meaning “white” or “fair”
Fionnuala – an Irish name meaning “white shoulder”
Gwendolen – a Welsh name meaning “white ring”
Guinevere – a Welsh name meaning “white shadow” or “white wave”
Gwenyth – a Welsh name meaning “white” or “blessed”
Jocelyn – a name of French origin meaning “white” or “fair”
Lumi – a name of Finnish origin meaning “snow” or “white”
Nieve – a Spanish name meaning “snow” or “white”–and a fun name for white cat born near Christmas.
Siobhan – an Irish name meaning “white” or “God is gracious”
Swan – a name of English origin meaning “graceful bird” or “white bird”
Male Names Inspired by the Color White
Albin – a name of Latin origin meaning “white”
Arjun – a name of Indian origin meaning “bright” or “shining white”
Blaine – a name of Gaelic origin meaning “thin” or “lean” and also “white”
Blanchard – a name of French origin meaning “white”
Byron – a name of English origin meaning “from the barns” or “white-haired”
Casper – a name of Persian origin meaning “treasurer” or “white
Edric – a name of English origin meaning “ruler” or “wealthy” and also “white”
Finley – a name of Scottish origin meaning “fair-haired hero” or “white warrior”
Finn – a name of Irish origin meaning “fair” or “white”
Galahad – a name of Welsh origin meaning “pure” or “white”
Gwyn – a name of Welsh origin meaning “white” or “blessed”
Jorah – a name of Hebrew origin meaning “early rain” and also “white as snow”
Lucian – a name of Latin origin meaning “light” and also “white”
Niall – a name of Irish origin meaning “champion” or “cloud” and also “white”
“White” in Different Languages
Abjad — Maltese
Alb — Romanian
Baltas — Lithuanian
Bela — Slovenian
Bialy — Polish
Bijel — Bosnian
Blanc — French
Bianca — Italian
Biancu — Corsican
Bijela — Croatian
Branco — Portuguese
Gwyb — Welsh
Hvid — Danish
Hvit— Norwegian
Valge — Estonian
Valkoinnen— Finnish
Vit — Swedish
Weiss — German
Wit — Dutch
Famous People–and Felines–with the Name White
If you’re looking for a two word moniker, these names for white cats are borrowed from famous people named White! Is one of them purrfect for your new kitten’s purrsonality?
Barry White — How can you show your new cat that “You’re My First, My Last, My Everything?” By naming him after this Grammy-winning music legend!
Betty White — One way to thank this “Golden Girl” for being a friend to all animals is by choosing her name for your new feline friend.
Coby White — Are you a basketball buff? Why not name your new pal with paws after the point guard for the Chicago Bulls!
Derrick White — Choosing the name of the point guard/shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs could be a slam dunk.
Devin White— If you love football, you could name your “super” cat after this NFL champion!
E. B. White — An author who loved to write about animals, Elwyn Brooks White– who penned Charlotte’s Web and The Trumpet of The Swan— brought Snowbell the cat to life for generations of children reading about the tale of a mouse-like boy in Stuart Little.
Jack White — The name of the former frontman of The White Stripes could be a good moniker for a music-loving cat.
Jaleel White — If you are a fan of 90s sitcoms, you might want to name your new four-legged family member after the actor who portrayed Urkel in Family Matters.
Jo Jo White — Would you like to name your cat in honor of a sports great? The late Jo Jo White was a two-time NBA champion.
LenDale White — If you find that your new feline friend likes to curl up in front of the TV to watch football, you might want to name him after the former All-American who played for the Tennessee Titans, the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos.
Maurice White — Since your cat is a “Shining Star” in your life, why not name him after the lead singer of Earth, Wind and Fire?
Meg White — If you are a fan of the defunct band The White Stripes, you might want to name your cat after the duo’s drummer.
Mr. White — One of Instagram’s most famous cats, Coffee, also known as Mr. White, entertains over 2 million followers with his charm.
Reggie White — Football fans might want to choose the name of this NFL great.
Shaun White — Here’s a golden opportunity to name your fur baby after a three-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding.
Snow White — A name for the cat who is The Fairest of Them All.
Tre’Davious White — Are you a fan of football? You might want to name your cat after the cornerback for the Buffalo Bills.
Vanna White — The “wheel of fortune” turned in your favor when you found your new purring pal, so why not name her after Wheel of Fortune‘s famous letter turner?
White Queen — A name for the cat who rules over the household, White Queen was both an historical drama series and a character from author Lewis Carroll’s Through The Looking Glass.
White Rabbit — Lovers of literature might want to name their new snow-shaded sidekick after the watch-wearing bunny in the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland, while music buffs might choose the name as a reference to Jefferson Airplane’s psychedelic hit from 1967.
White Witch — Are you a fan of classic fantasy novels? You might consider naming your white cat after Jadis (aka The White Witch) from C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
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