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160 Cat Pun Names for Your Funny Feline

Cat pun names offer a delightful blend of humor and affection, perfectly suited for our feline companions known for their quirky and enigmatic natures. Names that involve playful wordplay and creative twists on familiar phrases, celebrities, or even everyday objects reflect not only the unique personalities of cats but also the fun-loving spirit of their owners. From whimsical renditions like “Meowdonna” and “Purrlock Holmes” to food-inspired names like “Catpuccino,” cat pun names are a charming and lighthearted way to celebrate the whimsy and joy that cats bring into our lives!

cartoon of silly smiling cat

Celebrity Cat Pun Names

These puns are a playful mix of celebrity names, historical figures, and creative wordplay, perfect for a cat with a personality as big as its name!

  • Anderson Pooper
  • Bob Meowerly
  • Brad Kitt
  • Cat Blanchett
  • Cat Damon
  • Cat Middleton
  • Cat Sajak
  • Cat Winslet
  • Catrick Swayze
  • Catsanova
  • Catthew McConaughey
  • Catticus Finch
  • Caty Perry
  • Chairwoman Miao
  • Cindy Clawford
  • Clawdia
  • Cleocatra
  • Dalai Clawma
  • Dalai Pawma
  • David Meowie
  • Demi Meower
  • Drew Purrmore
  • Empurress
  • Feline Dion
  • Fidel Catstro
  • Fleas Witherspoon
  • Furcules
  • Furmidable
  • Furr-ah Fawcett
  • Genghis Cat
  • Hairy Potter
  • Hairy Styles
  • Isaac Mewton
  • Jean Luc Picat
  • Jenni-purr Aniston
  • Jerry Mewnis
  • J.K. Meowling
  • Jude Paw
  • Katy Purry
  • Kitty Perry
  • Kitty Purry
  • Leonardo DiCatrio
  • Lionel Meowssi
  • Lucifurr
  • Meowdonna
  • Meowgaret Atwood
  • Meowgaret Thatcher
  • Meowly Cyrus
  • Meownuel Neuer
  • Napawleon Bonaparte
  • Napoleon Bona-purr
  • Notorious C.A.T.
  • Oprah Whisker
  • Paw McCartney
  • Pawdre Lorde
  • Paws Hilton
  • Pawsanova
  • Picatso
  • Puma Thurman
  • Purrcy Shelley
  • Purrince
  • Purrince Hairy
  • Purrnelope Cruz
  • Purrnest Hemingway
  • Santa Claws
  • Scratchmoore
  • Selkitten Gomez
  • Stephen King of the Jungle
  • Tabbytha
  • The Great Catsby
  • Tom Pawyer
  • William Shakespaw
  • Winston Furchill
  • Whisker Wilde
  • Will Feral

Food Puns

These whimsical food-themed cat names blend culinary terms with feline fun, perfect for cats who are as adorable as they are hungry!

  • Alfredo Pawsta
  • Biscat
  • Catnip Cake
illustration of cat dressed as a cheeseburger to illustrate pun name of CheesePurrger
  • Cheesepurrger
  • Chicken Purrmesan
  • ChocoCat
  • Cinnapaw
  • Clawconut
  • Felinegrette
  • Furr-ito
  • Gouda Kitty
  • Kittea
  • Meowcaron
  • Meowgarine
  • Meowshroom
  • Meowsli
  • Mewshi (a play on sushi)
  • Mewtella
  • Pawpcorn
  • Peppurrmint
  • Purrberry
  • Purrmesan
  • Purrsley
  • Purrtega
  • Sashimi Whisker
  • Tabbyoca
  • Tuna Turner
  • Whiska

Cat Puns Created from Titles

These playful names are sure to bring a smile to any cat lover’s face, and they’re perfect for cats with a bit of star quality!

  • Alice in Purrland
  • Apocalypse Meow
  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
  • Catsablanca
  • Clawshank Redemption
  • Despicable Meow
  • Feline Nemo
  • Great Catsby
  • Jurassic Purrk
  • Kitty Kong
  • Kitty and the Beast
  • Mewlius Caesar
  • Purrassic Park
  • Purrfect Storm
  • Purrlock Holmes
cat wearing leather motorcycle suit and sunglasses in take from the Terminator. Words Cat Pun Names at top of image and The Purrminator at bottom of image
  • Purrminator
  • Wizard of Paws

Unique Cat Names

Puns played a role in the Wackiest Pet Names contest by Nationwide® for the last several years along with some really unique monikers:

DogsCats
Scarlett No Haira – WINNEREdgar Allen Paw – WINNER
Anakin TailwaggerAdmiral Turbo Meowington
Andre IgoudoglaCaptain Sushi
Joan of BarkCopurrrnicus
Madame Squishy Van WrinklefaceElla Whiskers Oreo Hurst
Stella BarktoisFernsbane the Inquisitive
Sugar Bubbles FancypantsMacaroni Bob
The Other DudeMingus Pookiebutts
Trillium Points Jacobs LadderNeville Furbottom
Zoe Max Berger SacksTika Meowsala

A few years before, their list of wacky cat names had other multi-word names:

  • Snuggles Butt Le Lee
  • Count Flufferton
  • Katy Purry
  • Walter Croncat
  • Joey Banana Pants
  • Felix Thunder Paws
  • Nutty Kitty
  • Senor Meow
  • Sassy Brat Cat
  • Purrscilla

And back when they were Veterinary Pet Insurance Co., the company listed these as the most unusual cat names in their database:

  • Purr Diem
  • Bing Clawsby
  • Cleocatra
  • Admiral Pancake
  • Optimus Pants
  • Chairman Meow
  • Boo Manchu
  • Watts in a Name
  • Chenoa Azure Marshmellow-Puff
  • Señor Nachos

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