Congratulations on the adorable new addition to your family! If you’re a fan of animation, why not find inspiration from the world of cartoon cats? Whether you’re looking for something classic, quirky, or completely out-of-the-box, our roundup of cartoon cat names is here to spark your imagination and help you find a name as special as your new companion.
Classic Cartoon Cat Names
If you’re a fan of classic cartoons, you’ll recognize some of the most iconic cat names in animation history. Here are a few of the most memorable:
- Azrael (“The Smurfs”, for a cat with a sly and mischievous personality)
- Bagheera (“The Jungle Book”, for a wise and protective cat)
- Benny (“Top Cat”, for a cat with a cheerful and friendly demeanor)
- Bill (“Alice in Wonderland”, for a curious and adventurous cat)
- Bonkers (“Bonkers D. Bobcat”, for a playful and energetic cat)
- Butch (“Tom and Jerry”, for a tough and assertive cat)
- Cheshire Cat (“Alice in Wonderland”, for a mysterious and enigmatic cat)
- Clawdia (from “Heathcliff”, for a cat with a bold and assertive personality)
- Custard (“Roobarb and Custard”, for a cat with a laid-back and relaxed demeanor)
- Duchess (“The Aristocats”, for an elegant and nurturing cat)
- Felix (“Felix the Cat”, for a cat with a mischievous and adventurous spirit–and the name of a former feral we adopted!)
- Figaro (“Pinocchio”, for a cat that is loyal and playful)
- Fritz (“Fritz the Cat”, for a free-spirited and adventurous cat)
- Garfield (“Garfield“, for a cat with a lazy and sarcastic personality)
- Heathcliff (“Heathcliff”, for a street-smart and confident cat)
- Hello Kitty (“Hello Kitty”, for a sweet and friendly cat)
- Hobbes (“Calvin and Hobbes”, for an imaginative and playful cat)
- Lucifer (“Cinderella”, for a cat with a mischievous and proud demeanor)
- Marie (“The Aristocats”, for a cat that is elegant and sassy)
- Meowthra (“The Lego Ninjago Movie”, for a cat with a fierce and powerful personality)
- Mr. Jinks (“Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks”, for a cat who is cunning yet lovable)
- Oliver (“Oliver & Company”, for a cat that is adventurous and brave)
- Penelope Pussycat (“Looney Tunes”, for a cat that is shy and elusive)
- Puss in Boots (“Shrek”, for a cat that is charismatic and adventurous)
- Salem (“Sabrina, the Teenage Witch”, for a cat with a witty and sarcastic nature)
- Scratchy (“The Simpsons”, for a cat who is resilient and enduring)
- Si and Am (“Lady and the Tramp”, for mischievous and sneaky cats)
- Simba (“The Lion King”, for a cat that is brave and regal)
- Sylvester (For a cat who is persistent and ambitious. This black and white tuxedo cat is best known for his never-ending attempts to catch Tweety Bird. Created by Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt in 1945, Sylvester has been a popular character in Looney Tunes cartoons.)
- Thomas O’Malley (“The Aristocats”, for a charismatic and streetwise cat)
- Tom (“Tom and Jerry”, for a cat who is clever and determined)
Cartoon Character Names
A cartoon character doesn’t have to be a cat to offer up a good moniker for your new furry family member!
- Aladdin (“Aladdin”, for a cat with a sense of adventure and bravery)
- Archie (“Archie Comics”, for a friendly and sociable cat)
- Ariel (“The Little Mermaid“, for a cat with curiosity and grace)
- Astro (“The Jetsons”, for a futuristic and loyal cat)
- Bambi (“Bambi”, for a gentle and kind-hearted cat)
- Bart (“The Simpsons”, for a cat with a mischievous and daring personality)
- Bashful (“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, for a shy and sweet cat)
- Belle (“Beauty and the Beast”, for a cat with elegance and intelligence)
- Betty (“Betty Boop”, for a cat with a charming and playful demeanor)
- Bluto (“Popeye”, for a strong and imposing cat)
- Boo (“Monsters, Inc.”, for a cat with an adventurous and innocent spirit)
- Bugs (“Looney Tunes”, for a clever and witty cat)
- Bullwinkle (“Rocky and Bullwinkle”, for a cat with a goofy and lovable personality)
- Buzz (“Toy Story”, for a cat with a heroic and confident nature)
- Charlie (“Charlie Brown”, for a cat with a thoughtful and kind personality–or use Charlie Brown as a fun name for a brown cat)
- Chip (“Chip ‘n Dale”, for a cat with a curious and mischievous nature)
- Cinderella (“Cinderella”, for a cat with grace and kindness)
- Daffy (“Looney Tunes”, for a cat with an unpredictable and zany personality)
- Daisy (“Donald Duck”, for a cat with a sassy and assertive demeanor)
- Daphne (“Scooby-Doo”, for a cat with a sense of mystery and elegance)
- Dash (“The Incredibles”, for a quick and energetic cat)
- Dexter (“Dexter’s Laboratory”, for a cat with a curious and inventive spirit)
- Donald (“Donald Duck”, for a cat with a bold and expressive personality)
- Dopey (“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, for a sweet and endearing cat)
- Dory (“Finding Nemo”, for a cat with a cheerful and optimistic nature)
- Doug (“Doug”, for a cat with a creative and imaginative personality)
- Dumbo (“Dumbo”, for a cat with a gentle and loving nature)
- Elsa (“Frozen”, for a cat with a regal and strong character)
- Figaro (“Pinocchio”, for a cat that is loyal and playful)
- Finn (“Adventure Time”, for a cat with a sense of adventure and bravery)
- Flash (“Zootopia”, for a slow-moving yet smart cat)
- Flint (“The Flintstones”, for a cat with a strong and determined nature)
- Foghorn (“Looney Tunes”, for a cat with a loud and bold personality)
- Fred (“The Flintstones”, for a cat with a confident and leadership quality)
- Gaston (“Beauty and the Beast”, for a cat with a bold and confident nature)
- Goofy (“Mickey Mouse”, for a cat with a clumsy and lovable personality)
- Gromit (“Wallace and Gromit”, for a cat with intelligence and loyalty)
- Hades (“Hercules”, for a cat with a cunning and mysterious personality)
- Hank (“Finding Dory”, for a cat with a clever and resourceful nature)
- Hans (“Frozen”, for a cat with a regal and deceptive character)
- Harley (“Batman”, for a cat with a playful and mischievous nature)
- Hazel (“Watership Down”, for a cat with leadership and intelligence)
- Heidi (“Heidi”, for a cat with a sweet and adventurous nature)
- Hercules (“Hercules”, for a cat with strength and bravery)
- Homer (“The Simpsons”, for a cat with a humorous and laid-back personality)
- Iago (“Aladdin”, for a cat with a cunning and talkative nature)
- Jafar (“Aladdin”, for a cat with a mysterious and ambitious character)
- Jasmine (“Aladdin”, for a cat with elegance and independence)
- Jerry (“Tom and Jerry”, for a cat with a playful and mischievous spirit)
- Jessie (“Toy Story”, for a cat with an adventurous and spirited personality)
- Jimmy (“Jimmy Neutron”, for a cat with intelligence and curiosity)
- Joker (“Batman”, for a cat with a mischievous and unpredictable nature)
- Joy (“Inside Out”, for a cat with a cheerful and optimistic personality)
- Kermit (“The Muppets”, for a cat with a thoughtful and kind-hearted nature)
- Kiki (“Kiki’s Delivery Service”, for a cat with a sense of adventure and independence)
- Kim (“Kim Possible”, for a cat with a brave and resourceful spirit)
- King Triton (“The Little Mermaid”, for a cat with a regal and commanding presence)
- Kuzco (“The Emperor’s New Groove”, for a cat with a playful and egotistical character)
- Kyle (“South Park”, for a cat with a moral and intelligent personality)
- Lilo (“Lilo & Stitch”, for a cat with a quirky and loving nature)
- Linus (“Charlie Brown”–the name of one of our previous cats!)
- Lisa (“The Simpsons”, for a cat with intelligence and sensitivity)
- Luigi (“Mario Bros.”, for a cat with a playful and supportive character)
- Maleficent (“Sleeping Beauty”, for a cat with a mysterious and powerful presence)
- Mario (“Mario Bros.”, for a cat with an adventurous and heroic spirit)
- Marlin (“Finding Nemo”, for a cat with a protective and determined personality)
- Marty (“Madagascar”, for a cat with a fun-loving and adventurous nature)
- Max (“The Secret Life of Pets”, for a cat with a loyal and loving demeanor)
- Merida (“Brave”, for a cat with a brave and independent character)
- Mickey (“Mickey Mouse”, for a cat with a classic and cheerful personality)
- Minnie (“Mickey Mouse”, for a cat with a sweet and stylish nature)
- Moana (“Moana”, for a cat with a brave and adventurous spirit)
- Mowgli (“The Jungle Book”, for a cat with an adventurous and inquisitive nature)
- Nala (“The Lion King“, for a cat with a regal and brave personality)
- Nemo (“Finding Nemo”, for a cat with a curious and adventurous spirit)
- Olaf (“Frozen”, for a cat with a playful and loving character)
- Olive (“Popeye”, for a cat with a slender and charming personality)
- Pascal (“Tangled”, for a cat with a clever and loyal demeanor)
- Patrick (“SpongeBob SquarePants”, for a cat with a goofy and friendly character)
- Pebbles (“The Flintstones”, for a cat with a playful and energetic spirit)
- Penny (“Inspector Gadget”, for a cat with intelligence and resourcefulness)
- Peter Pan (“Peter Pan”, for a cat with an adventurous and youthful nature)
- Phineas (“Phineas and Ferb”, for a cat with a creative and adventurous personality)
- Piglet (“Winnie the Pooh”, for a cat with a shy and sweet character)
- Pinocchio (“Pinocchio”, for a cat with an innocent and curious nature)
- Pluto (“Mickey Mouse”, for a cat with a loyal and playful personality)
- Pocahontas (“Pocahontas”, for a cat with a brave and free-spirited nature)
- Rapunzel (“Tangled”, for a cat with a curious and adventurous spirit)
- Robin Hood (“Robin Hood”, for a cat with a heroic and mischievous character)
- Scooby (“Scooby-Doo”, for a cat with a friendly and slightly timid personality)
- Simba (“The Lion King”, for a cat with a brave and regal demeanor)
- Snoopy (“Peanuts”, for a cat with a lovable and imaginative personality)
- Sonic (“Sonic the Hedgehog”, for a cat with a speedy and adventurous character)
- SpongeBob (“SpongeBob SquarePants”, for a cat with a cheerful and optimistic nature)
- Squidward (“SpongeBob SquarePants”, for a cat with a grumpy yet endearing demeanor)
- Stitch (“Lilo & Stitch”, for a cat with a mischievous and lovable personality)
- Sully (“Monsters, Inc.”, for a cat with a protective and kind-hearted nature)
- Taz (“Looney Tunes”, for a cat with a wild and energetic character)
- Tiana (“The Princess and the Frog”, for a cat with a determined and ambitious personality)
- Timon (“The Lion King”, for a cat with a playful and witty nature)
- Tinkerbell (“Peter Pan”, for a cat with a mischievous and charming character)
- Tony (“Lady and the Tramp”, for a cat with a friendly and outgoing nature)
- Tweety (“Looney Tunes”, for a cat with a cute and clever character; a good cat name for a bird lover)
- Ursula (“The Little Mermaid”, for a cat with a commanding and mysterious personality)
- Velma (“Scooby-Doo”, for a cat with intelligence and a keen sense of mystery)
- Wall-E (“Wall-E”, for a cat with a curious and adventurous spirit)
- Wendy (“Peter Pan”, for a cat with a nurturing and imaginative nature)
- Yogi (“Yogi Bear”, for a cat with a playful and cunning personality)
- Zazu (“The Lion King”, for a cat with a dignified and loyal demeanor)
Anime Cat Names
Anime is known for its colorful artwork, vibrant characters, and fantastical themes. Character designs often include large, expressive eyes, distinctive hairstyles, and exaggerated emotional expressions.
If you’re a fan of anime, you know that cats play a significant role in many popular shows. Here are some of the most beloved anime cartoon cat names:
Studio Ghibli Cat Names
Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio that has produced some of the most beloved animated movies of all time. These names reflect the diverse and magical nature of Studio Ghibli’s filmography and are suitable for a wide range of cat personalities and appearances.
- Baron (“The Cat Returns” and “Whisper of the Heart”)
- Calcifer (inspired by the fire demon “Howl’s Moving Castle”, for a fiery personality)
- Catbus (“My Neighbor Totoro”)
- Chihiro (“Spirited Away”, for a cat with a strong and adventurous spirit)
- Dola (inspired by the character “Castle in the Sky”, for a bold and brave cat)
- Forest Spirit (inspired by the character “Princess Mononoke”, for a mystical and enigmatic cat)
- Fujimoto (inspired by the character “Ponyo”, for a cat with a mysterious allure)
- Haku (“Spirited Away”, suitable for a loyal and magical cat)
- Haru (“The Cat Returns”)
- Howl (“Howl’s Moving Castle”, for a charismatic and mysterious cat)
- Jiji (“Kiki’s Delivery Service”)
- Kanta (inspired by the character “My Neighbor Totoro”, for an energetic and curious cat)
- Kiki (“Kiki’s Delivery Service”, for an adventurous and independent cat)
- Kodama (inspired by the forest spirits “Princess Mononoke”, for a whimsical cat)
- Laputa (inspired by “Castle in the Sky”, for a cat with a regal or ethereal presence)
- Mei (“My Neighbor Totoro”, for a playful and cheerful cat)
- Muta (“The Cat Returns” and “Whisper of the Heart”)
- Nausicaä (“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”, for a brave and compassionate cat)
- No-Face (“Spirited Away”, for a mysterious or elusive cat)
- Pazu (“Castle in the Sky”, for an adventurous and courageous cat)
- Ponyo (“Ponyo”, for a cat with a bubbly and vibrant personality)
- San (“Princess Mononoke”, for a fierce and noble cat)
- Sheeta (“Castle in the Sky”, for a cat with a gentle and kind nature)
- Soot Sprites (“Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro”, for a playful and mischievous cat)
- Sophie (“Howl’s Moving Castle”, for a wise and caring cat)
- Teto (“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”, suitable for a small and lively cat)
- Therru (“Tales from Earthsea”, for a cat with a mysterious and strong spirit)
- Totoro (“My Neighbor Totoro”, for a cat with a large presence and a warm heart)
- Yubaba (“Spirited Away”, for a commanding and assertive cat)
- Zeniba (“Spirited Away”, for a wise and nurturing cat)
Other Anime Cat Names
Here are some other popular anime cartoon cat names:
- Artemis (“Sailor Moon”, for a loyal and protective cat)
- Bananya (“Bananya”, for a playful and curious cat)
- Blair (“Soul Eater”, for a cat with a mischievous and charismatic personality)
- Carla (“Fairy Tail”, for a cat that’s wise and caring)
- Chomusuke (“KonoSuba”, for a feisty and adorable cat)
- Diana (“Sailor Moon”, for a gentle and kind-hearted cat)
- Ein (“Cowboy Bebop”, for a smart and adventurous cat)
- Happy (“Fairy Tail”, for a cheerful and friendly cat)
- Ikaros (“Heaven’s Lost Property”, for a cat with a mysterious allure)
- Jibanyan (“Yo-kai Watch”, for a playful and spirited cat)
- Kamineko (“Azumanga Daioh”, for a cat with a dual personality of cute and fierce)
- Kero (“Cardcaptor Sakura”, for a protective and knowledgeable cat)
- Kirara (“Inuyasha”, for a loyal and mystical cat)
- Korin (“Dragon Ball”, for a wise and ancient cat)
- Kuroneko (“Trigun”, for a cat with a mysterious and independent nature)
- Luna (“Sailor Moon”, for an intelligent and nurturing cat)
- Madara (“Natsume’s Book of Friends”, for a wise and powerful cat)
- Meowth (“Pokémon”, for a clever and talkative cat)
- Merle (“Vision of Escaflowne”, for a loyal and brave cat)
- Mii (“Dragon Ball”, for a small and adorable cat)
- Nyanko-sensei (“Natsume’s Book of Friends”, for a cat with a mischievous and caring side)
- Pantherlily (“Fairy Tail”, for a strong and honorable cat)
- Puck (“Re:Zero”, for a magical and protective cat)
- Sakamoto (“Nichijou”, for a cat with a dignified and mature personality)
- Shampoo (“Ranma ½”, for a cat with a playful and affectionate nature)
- Shiina (“Angel Beats!”, for a quiet and observant cat)
- Tama (“Gintama”, for a cat with a robotic and unique personality)
- Teto (“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”, suitable for a small and lively cat)
- Yoruichi (“Bleach”, for a cat with a strong and agile personality)
- Yukine (“Noragami”, for a cat that’s mysterious and evolving)
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