100+ Candy Cat Names for Your New Sweetie

You know that your new cat is the sweetest thing and has definitely melted your heart–so why not consider some candy cat names in your search for the perfect moniker?

From chocolate bar names to retro candies to bubble gums, we’ve got a sweet collection of names. There’s no candy-coating it: you’ve got to take your time and find a name that’s just the right fit for your little honey. See if any of these names might bring a smile to your face every time you call your new cat or kitten!

Candy Cat

Did you know there’s a cartoon character named Candy Cat? She’s a friend of Peppa Pig and is an orange cat.

Chocolate Names for Cats

These chocolate candy bar names are a sweet choice for any cat but especially for mocha-toned kitties!

Baby Ruth: This nougat, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate candy would be a fun name for a female kitten.

Buckeye: A fudge and a peanut butter confection that is the official state candy of Ohio.

Butterfinger: A crisp peanut butter center coated with chocolate; first introduced in 1923.

Caramello: A chocolate bar filled with luscious caramel.

Cellas: A chocolate-covered cherry candy.

Chocorock: A candy that combines the delightful crunch of chocolate with a pop of flavor.

Clark: A chocolate candy bar that has stood the test of time with a center of peanut butter and spun taffy.

Curly Wurly: A chewy caramel treat covered in chocolate.

Dove: This smooth bar is offered in two options, milk chocolate and dark chocolate.

Ferrero: This Italian company is best known for its Ferrero Rocher, made of a hazelnut and milk chocolate.

Fry: The makers of the oldest candy bar in the world, Fry’s Chocolate Cream.

Ghiradelli: The third-oldest chocolate company in America.

Godiva: A Belgian-based chocolate maker.

Goo Goo: Goo Goo Clusters have been a Nashville staple since 1912.

Goober: Goobers are chocolate covered peanuts.

Hershey: Perhaps the king of candy companies, Hershey has made the world a little sweeter since opening in 1894. (Hershey was also the name of our Newfoundland-Springer Spaniel mix many years ago!)

Junior Mint: A fun name for a kitten!

Kisses: HERSHEY’S KISSES have been a tiny favorite since 1921; another fun name for a small cat!

Kit Kat: This wafer chocolate has long been a favorite of mine–so we named a black and white cat who we adopted after he came up to our house Kit Kat many years ago.

Krackel: Introduced in 1938, this bar layers milk chocolate over crispy rice.

M&M: The candy that “melts in your mouth, not in your hand” makes a good name for the cat who melts your heart.

Mallo: The chocolate covered marshmallow treat would be a fun name for a brown and white cat.

Mr. Goodbar: A fun name for an older cat.

Oh Henry!: Adopting an older tomcat? You might want to call him after this caramel, fudge and peanut concoction, which (according to the candy’s legend) may have gotten its name from a young boy who loved to flirt with the girls whenever he visited the creator’s candy shop.

Raisinet: A chocolate candy with a raisin center.

Reese: Name your new cat for Reese’s, the chocolate with the peanut butter center, or for the Welsh name that means enthusiasm.

Rolo: These small candies with the smooth caramel center might inspire you for a name for your small cat.

Snickers: This candy inspired the name of my second cat, a dear tortoiseshell whose coloring reminded me of the chocolate and caramel candy!

Toblerone: A chocolate made by a Swiss company.

Nougat Candy

Big Hunk: A nougat-based candy bar filled with peanuts.

Nougat: A confection made from sugar or honey and egg white, this name would be a fun choice fora sweet kitten.

Payday: This peanut and nougat bar makes a fun name for a ginger cat.

Jelly Candies, Taffy and Fruit Flavored Confections

Abba-Zaba: A timeless taffy treat with a peanut butter center.

Bananarama: For the kitten you’ve gone bananas over!

BB Bat: Take a trip down memory lane with BB Bat, a taffy candy on a stick.

Bonomo: A Turkish Taffy candy that has been enchanting candy lovers for generations.

Chuckles: A jelly candy that adds a splash of color to your day.

DOTS: Colorful bite-sized candies.

Goldbears: The HARIBO brand of gummy bears.

Gummy Bear: Fruit gum candies; can also be spelled Gummi or, in German, Gummibär. (Gummy Bear was the shelter name of our dear cat Ochi!)

Haribo: The German manufacturer of the most famous gummy bears.

Heath: HEATH Toffee Bars have been a favorite since 1928.

Jelly Baby — Popular with British candy lovers since the 1800s, these tiny tot-shaped sweets are known by sci-fi fans as the fourth Doctor’s favorite treat on Doctor Who.

Jelly Bean: A fun name for a small cat who is super sweet!

Jelly Belly: A brand that makes jelly beans.

Laffy Taffy: For the cat who makes you laugh!

Now & Later: This would be a fun name for twin cats!

Skittles: These little candies could inspire the name Skittle or Skittles.

Starburst: For the cat with boundless bursts of energy.

Tootsie: Inspired by Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pop.

Twix: This twin stick candy would be a good name for a cat born as a twin.

Twizzler: For the cat who is all about fun!

Seasonal Candy Favorites

Whether you have a favorite time of year you’d like to celebrate every time you call your cat’s name–or you adopted your cat during a particular season, these holiday candies are all fun kitten name choices.

Cadbury: This world-renowned chocolate is popular year around but especially during the Easter season.

Candy Cane: A symbol of the holiday spirit, Candy Cane would be a fun name for a striped cat.

Candy Corn: This tri-colored candy that marks the arrival of autumn and the Halloween season would make a fun name for a calico or tortoiseshell.

Cotton Candy: Cotton candy is synonymous with amusement parks and summer fun, a choice for a cat who works its way into your heart during the summer months.

Peeps: This marshmallow confection in the shapes of rabbits and chicks is especially popular at Easter. A fun name for the kitten you adopt in the spring.

Inspiration from Gum Names

Abra Cabubble: A cherry candy filled with bubble gum.

Bazooka: Bubble gum introduced soon after World War II with a red, white, and blue wrapper.

Beechies: Pocket-sized chewing gum; a fun name for a little cat.

Beeman: Savor the unique flavor of Beeman, a historic chewing gum that has delighted generations with its distinctive taste.

Black Jack: Roll the dice on flavor with Black Jack, a licorice-flavored chewing gum.

Bubble Yum: The first soft bubble gum was introduced in the early 1970s and marketed by its animated mascot Floyd D. Duck.

Bubblicious: Another soft bubble gum first sold in 1977, Bubblicious would be a funny, whimsical name for your purring pet.

Chiclets: Tiny candy-coated pieces of gum named for chicle, the original gum base that has been the foundation for countless chewing gums.

Dubble Bubble: This historic bubble gum was introduced in 1928 by the Fleer Chewing Gum Company and it taught the world to blow bubbles.

Gold Mine: Gum–or “nuggets”–sold in a resealable burlap bag.

Hubba Bubba: A good choice for a cat name if you love bubble gum!

Razzles: This candy that becomes a gum is a fun name for the cat who started out perhaps as a feral cat but has transformed into a housecat.

Jawbreakers

Big Bol: A jawbreaker candy with layers of vibrant colors.

Gobstopper: The British term for jawbreakers.

Jawbreaker: The American term for the round, hard candy called gobstoppers by the British.

Retro Candy

Astro Pops: First launched during the space race of the 1960s, this rocket-shaped pop continues to be a favorite.

Barley Pop: This classic lollipop-type candy has been around over 75 years.

BB Bat: Take a trip down memory lane with BB Bat, a delightful taffy candy on a stick.

Chupa Chup: These lollipops with a bubble gum center began in 1958 in Spain and spread world-wide.

Jujube: A firm, chewy candy invented in 1920, this name is a fun choice for an older cat who might seem a little grumpy on the outside but is a sweetie when you get to know them.

Spicy Candies

Atomic Fire Ball: A bold and spicy candy.

Big Red: A fiery chewing gum.

Cinnamon Bear: A spicy and adorable candy that brings a festive touch to the holiday season.

Red Hot: Red Hots candy are a good name for the sassy cat!

Other Candies

Bit-O-Honey: Enjoy a little sweetness with Bit-O-Honey, a chewy candy that combines honey and almond for a delightful treat.

Bon Bons: Delight in the elegance of Bon Bons made by Eiffel.

Brach: Satisfy your sweet tooth with Brach, a confectionery brand known for its delectable assortment of candies.

Butterscotch: Delight in the comforting sweetness of Butterscotch, a classic candy that brings warm memories with each velvety bite.

Caramel: Succumb to the rich, buttery indulgence of Caramel, a timeless confection that satisfies your cravings for sweetness.

Jolly Rancher: A hard candy with a shiny exterior, sold in a variety of flavors.

Life Saver: For the cat who is YOUR life saver!

Lollipop: Hard candies on a stick and a fun name for a sweet cat.

Lolly: The diminutive version of the word lollipop.

Peppermint: A fun name for an orange and white cat.

Pez: This tiny candy’s name is derived from the German word for peppermint.

Pixy Stix: For the small cat with a sweet and sour disposition.

Sweetart: Inspired by the SweeTARTS candy, a name for a cat with sweet and sour personality traits.

Cat Names that Mean Sweet

Asal (Persian): Means “honey.”

Choco: A playful and cute name reminiscent of chocolate.

Dulce (Spanish): Directly translates to “sweet.”

Esti (Basque): Means “sweet” or “honey.”

Glykeria (Greek): Derived from the Greek word “glykys,” meaning “sweet.”

Ladoo (Hindi): Named after a sweet Indian delicacy. Not a traditional name but could be used as a term of endearment or nickname.

Madhur (Sanskrit): Boy’s name that means “sweet.”

Madhura (Sanskrit): Means “sweet.”

Meesha (Hebrew): Means “sweetness.”

Melina (Greek): Derived from the Greek word “meli,” which means “honey.”

Melissa (Greek): Means “honeybee.”

Miel (French): Means “honey.”

Mielle (French-inspired): A fancier variation of “Miel.”

Meliton (Spanish): Boy’s name derived from Greek meaning “honey.”

Mithra (Persian): Associated with an ancient sun god, but “Mithra” is also related to “Mihr,” meaning “love” and “affection,” which can imply sweetness.

Pamela: Coined in the 16th century; it possibly means “all sweetness” in Greek.

Shirin (Persian): Means “sweet” or “pleasant.”

Sukari (Swahili) – Means “sugar.”

Zise (Yiddish): Means “sweet.”

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