275+ Texas Cat Names for Lone Star Felines

Texas, with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and iconic personalities, serve as a magnificent muse for naming our beloved feline companions. The Lone Star State offers a plethora of unique monikers for cats. Whether you envision your kitty with the grit of a Texas ranger, the elegance of a southern belle, or the adventurous spirit of a frontier explorer, Texas cat names encapsulate the essence and pride of this grand state.

Most Popular Texas Names

As longtime (LONGtime) Texans, we can tell you that a few names are especially popular in the Lone Star State:

Austin – Usually used as a boy’s name, the capital city has probably become the #1 Texas-inspired name (both for residents and non-residents).

Dallas – Big D has lent its name to many babies, both male and female.

Travis – Usually a boys’ name, Travis County is the home of Austin; it is named for Alamo hero William B. Travis.

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Girls’ Names Associated with the State

Looking for something a little more unique for your cat, though? Here’s a look at girls‘ names inspired by Texas history, culture or geography:

• Addison – a city near Dallas.
• Amarillo – The name of this Panhandle city is Spanish for “yellow” making this a fun name for a yellow cat.

• Bella – the name of the Official Alamo Cat. (Actually her full name is Miss Isabella “Bella” Francisca Veramendi de Valero!)
• Belle – as in “Southern Belle”.
• Blanca – after the Blanco River; means “white” in Spanish.
• Brenham – the city known for Blue Bell ice cream.
• Callie – short for “Caliente”, meaning hot in Spanish, reminiscent of the Texan heat.
• Faith – often associated with the strong religious culture in the South.
• Harper – a town in Texas.
• Jacinta – Spanish for “hyacinth” and evokes Southwestern culture.
• Katy – a city near Houston.
• Lacy – after Lacy Lakeview, a city in Texas.
• Lorena – a city in Texas.
• Odessa – a city in West Texas.
• Paris – yep, there’s a Paris in Texas, too!
• Pecan – the state tree of Texas.
• Rio – after the Rio Grande.
• Rosa – Spanish for “rose”, representing the desert rose or the Yellow Rose of Texas.
• Sabina – after the Sabine River and Sabine County.
• Selena – after the late Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla.
• Star – for the “Lone Star State”.
• Sunny – Texas is known for its sunny days.
• Taylor – after the city and Taylor County.
• Texana – a unique name with clear Texas roots.
• Victoria – a city in Texas (and the birthplace of our cat, Jetty)

Boys’ Names Associated with the State

It’s more and more popular to name male cats with boy names; these male names are all inspired by the Lone State State.

• Alamo – representing the famous Texan historical site.
• Antonio – after San Antonio, one of Texas’s major cities.
• Archer – after Archer City and Archer County.
• Baylor – after Baylor University in Waco.
• Blanco – after the Blanco River.
• Bowie – after Jim Bowie, an Alamo hero.
• Brady – a city in Texas.
• Brazos – after the Brazos River.
• Brooks – after Brooks County.
• Bryan – a city in Texas, adjacent to College Station.
• Carson – after Carson County.
• Crockett – for Davy Crockett, a historical figure at the Alamo.
• Denton – after the city and county of Denton.
• Desoto – a city in Dallas County.
• Duke – representing the Texan cowboy spirit.
• Eagle – for Eagle Pass, a city in Texas.
• Easton – representing East Texas.
• Elgin – a city in Texas.
• Ellis – after Ellis County.
• Frisco – a city in Texas.
• Garland – a city in Texas.
• Houston – the largest city in Texas.
• Irving – a city in Dallas County.
• Laredo – a city on the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Lubbock – a city in West Texas.
• Mason – after Mason County and the town of Mason.
• Nolan – representing Nolan County.
• Pecos – after the Pecos River.
• Presidio – a city in Texas.
• Quanah – after Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief.
• Ranger – a city in Texas and also represents the Texas Rangers. One of the more popular Texas names for cats.
• Rio – after the Rio Grande.
• Sterling – after Sterling City and Sterling County.
• Tex – short for Texas.
• Tyler – a city in Texas.
• Waco – a city in Texas.
• Walker – representing Walker County (or Walker, Texas Ranger)

Names from Texas Movies, TV and Literature

These names encapsulate characters and places either set in Texas or embodying a distinct Texan spirit.

• Augustus (“Gus”) – From Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, a retired Texas Ranger.
• Bick – Rock Hudson’s character in the film Giant, a wealthy Texas rancher.
• Bobby – One of the Ewing brothers from Dallas.
• Boomhauer – Known for his rapid and almost incomprehensible speech, a character in King of the Hill.
• Bubber – From The Chase, a film based on a book set in Texas, the character who escapes from jail.
• Chisholm – Inspired by the Chisholm Trail; the movie Chisum featured John Wayne as John Chisum, a cattle baron.
• Coach Taylor – The high school football coach from Friday Night Lights.
• Cordell – The main character’s first name in Walker, Texas Ranger.
• Duane – A character from The Last Picture Show who dreams of a life beyond his small Texas town.
• Edna – From The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, an elderly woman longing to return to her hometown.
• Elsa – From The Son by Philipp Meyer, a character in a multi-generational Texas saga.
• Hud – From the movie Hud, based on Larry McMurtry’s novel, a young and rebellious rancher; a fun name for a ranch cat.
• Hank – The main character in King of the Hill, set in the fictional Arlen, Texas.
• J.R. – The scheming oil baron J.R. Ewing from Dallas.
• Jacy – From The Last Picture Show, a high school beauty queen in a small Texas town.
• Jeannie – From The Good Old Boys by Elmer Kelton, represents strong women in the Texas frontier.
• Jett – James Dean’s character in the film Giant, an ambitious cowboy.
• Jordan – From The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a film based on the musical, a confident madam.
• Llewelyn – A character from No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, who finds drug money.
• Luanne – Hank’s niece in King of the Hill.
• Maddie – A 9-1-1 call center operator from 9-1-1: Lone Star.
• Moss – Surname of Llewelyn, from No Country for Old Men, sometimes used as a first name.
• Peggy – Hank’s wife in King of the Hill.
• Pilar – From All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy, a young Mexican woman John Grady falls for.
• Ray – Ray Krebbs, the ranch hand in Dallas.
• Rip – Character in Cormac McCarthy’s All the Pretty Horses, a Texan cowboy.
• Sonora – From The Wild Horsemen, a novel about the Texas frontier, a young and adventurous woman.
• Sue Ellen – J.R.’s wife in Dallas.
• Thalia – The fictional Texas town in Larry McMurtry’s The Last Picture Show.
• Trivette – James Trivette, Walker’s partner in Walker, Texas Ranger.
• Wacey – A character from the movie 8 Seconds, set in the world of Texas rodeo.
• Woodrow – From Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, a retired Texas Ranger.
• Yancey – From Cimarron a bold frontiersman.
• Yeller – From Old Yeller, set in Mason; a fun name for a yellow cat.

Cat Names Inspired by Texas Rivers

Could one of the rivers of Texas inspire a cat name?

• Angelina
• Barton
• Blanco
• Bosque
• Bravo (from Rio Bravo, the name of the Rio Grande in Mexico)
• Brazos
• Buffalo
• Caddo
• Coleto
• Colorado
• Comal
• Concho
• Cypress
• Frio
• Guadalupe
• Lavaca
• Leon
• Llano
• Loving
• Medina
• Neches
• Nueces
• Pecos
• Sabinal
• Sabine
• Trinity
• Wichita
• Zavala
• Toyah

Names Inspired by Texas Attractions

These names should give you a good variety of options, each with its own unique Texas twist!

• Alamo – San Antonio’s iconic mission and fortress compound, historically significant for the Battle of the Alamo.
• Astro – Inspired by the Houston Astrodome, the world’s first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium.
• Barton – Named after Barton Springs Pool, a natural spring in Austin.
• Big Bend – A national park in Texas known for its expansive desert, mountains, and river canyons; a fun name for a big cat.
• Bishop – After Bishop’s Palace in Galveston, a Victorian-era building.
• Bluebonnet – Texas’ state flower.
• Brazos – Brazos Bend State Park, known for its diverse wildlife and scenic views.
• Caddo – Caddo Lake, a swampy lake on the Texas-Louisiana border.
• Chisos – Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park.
• Cowboy – Inspired by the Dallas Cowboys and the cowboy culture of Texas.
• Enchanted – Named after Enchanted Rock, a large pink granite rock formation.

• Fiesta – Fiesta San Antonio, one of the state’s biggest festivals.
• Goliad – Goliad State Park and Historic Site, rich with Texas history.
• Guadalupe – Guadalupe Mountains National Park, home to the state’s highest peak.
• Hamilton – As in Hamilton Pool, a natural pool formed thousands of years ago.
• Jacinto – San Jacinto Monument, commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto.
• Lone Star – Symbolic nickname for the state of Texas.
• Lubbock – The Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, dedicated to the musician.
• Maverick – A reference to Texas’ independent spirit and also a Dallas basketball team.
• Misson – After the missions in San Antonio, such as Mission Concepción.
• Moody – Moody Gardens in Galveston, known for its pyramids filled with animals and plants.
• Nasher – Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas.
• Padre – Padre Island.
• Palo Duro – A canyon state park, also known as the “Grand Canyon of Texas.”
• Ranger – Texas Rangers.
• Rodeo – Celebrating the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo event.
• Sam – After Sam Houston Statue, a tribute to the former governor and hero.
• Sixth – As in Sixth Street in Austin, a historic street and entertainment district.
• Spacey – Honoring the Space Center in Houston.
• Star – Lone Star State, another nickname for Texas.
• Stockyard – Fort Worth Stockyards, celebrating the city’s cowboy heritage.
• Willie – Named after Willie Nelson, an iconic Texan and musician.
• Zilker – Zilker Park in Austin, a recreational area known for the Austin City Limits music festival.

Texas Flora and Fauna

Nature lovers will find inspiration in Texas trees, flowers and wildlife:

• Bluebonnet – The state flower of Texas, a vibrant blue wildflower; an apt name for a blue-eyed cat.
• Buckeye – A type of tree/shrub with showy flowers found in Texas.
• Cactus – Representing the many cacti species found in Texas; sometimes used as a boys’ name or nickname. A fun name for the cat who is a little too quick with the claws!
• Cedar – From the Ashe juniper trees, colloquially called “cedars” in Texas.
• Chaparral – A bird also known as the roadrunner, the state bird of New Mexico but also found in Texas.
• Coyote – A native wild canine.
• Fawn – A young deer; a pretty name for a brown cat.
• Gator – Short for alligator, found in East Texas.
• Honey – Inspired by the honey mesquite tree.
• Juniper – Trees common in Texas, especially the Hill Country.

• Longhorn – Iconic cattle breed and mascot of the University of Texas at Austin.
• Lupine – Another name for bluebonnets and related species.
• Mocking – After the Northern mockingbird, the state bird of Texas.
• Panther – Texas was once home to many of these big cats.
• Pecan – The state tree of Texas.
• Prickly – Inspired by the prickly pear cactus.
• Quail – Several species, like the bobwhite, are native to Texas.
• Rattler – Short for rattlesnake, a group of venomous snakes common in Texas.
• Sabal – The sabal palm is native to the Rio Grande Valley.
• Scorpion – A common arachnid in the drier regions of Texas.
• Tumble – Inspired by tumbleweeds often associated with Texas landscapes.
• Ursine – Referring to the black bear, once common in Texas and making a comeback.
• Vireo – A small bird species found in parts of Texas.
• Yucca – A plant genus with several species in Texas.
• Zephyr – Inspired by Zephyr lilies, also known as rain lilies, that bloom after rains.
• Zinnia – A colorful flowering plant that grows in Texas.

Texas Slang

Texas has a rich cultural and linguistic history, which has led to some, well, unique terms and slang.

• Aggie – A student or alumni of Texas A&M University.
• Big D – Nickname for Dallas, Texas; an apt name for a big cat.
• Blue Norther – A fast-moving cold front in Texas, characterized by a sudden drop in temperature, a dark blue-black sky, and strong winds from the north. A fun name for a dark gray cat.
• Bubba – A term of endearment, typically for a brother or a close male friend.
• Coke – In many parts of Texas, any kind of soda is referred to as a “Coke,” regardless of its brand.
• Cowtown – Nickname for Fort Worth, Texas.
• Dillo – Short for armadillo, the state’s unofficial mascot.
• Fixin’ to – Getting ready to do something; similar to “about to.”
• Howdy – A friendly greeting, short for “How do you do?”
• Lone Star – Referring to the single star on the Texas flag and Texas being known as the “Lone Star State.” A fun name for a cat with one white spot.
• Mosey – To walk in a leisurely or aimless manner.
• Pardner – Texas way of saying “partner,” often in a friendly manner.
• Two-step – A partner dance done to country music.
• Wrangler – A cowboy who manages horses, but can also refer to those managing cattle.
• Y’all – A contraction of “you all,” a second-person plural pronoun.
• Yeehaw – An exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm, often associated with cowboys.

Texas Food & Drink

Texas is known for its rich culinary traditions, especially in barbecue, Tex-Mex, and Southern cuisines. Here are some cat names inspired by Texas food and drink:

• Barbacoa – Slow-cooked meats, especially beef cheek.
• Biscuit – A classic Southern side.
• Brisket – A popular cut of meat for Texas BBQ.
• Chili – Texas-style chili is known for its beef and spicy kick, without beans.
• Chipotle – Smoked and dried jalapeño pepper.
• Churro – A fried-dough pastry, often dipped in cinnamon sugar.
• Fajita – Grilled meat usually served in a tortilla, commonly beef or chicken.
• Flauta – A rolled tortilla filled with meat and fried.
• Frito – Inspired by Frito pie, a dish made with chili, cheese, and Texas-founded Fritos corn chips.
• Guacamole (or “Guac”) – A dip made from mashed avocados.
• Jalapeño – A spicy pepper popular in Tex-Mex cuisine.
• Kolache – A type of pastry filled with fruits or meats, brought to Texas by Czech immigrants.
• Lone Star – Named after the famous Texas beer.
• Margarita – A popular cocktail made with tequila.
• Mesquite – A type of wood often used for smoking meats in Texas BBQ.
• Nacho – Tortilla chips with melted cheese and often additional toppings.
• Pecan – Texas state tree and popular ingredient in pies and other desserts.
• Pico – Short for pico de gallo, a type of fresh salsa.
• Queso – A cheesy dip, often with peppers; short for “chili con queso.” An apt name for an orange cat.
• Ribs – Another BBQ favorite.
• Salsa – A spicy tomato-based sauce.
• Shiner – After Shiner Bock, a popular Texas beer.
• Taco – A folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures.
• Tamale – Masa (dough) with a filling, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed.
• Tequila – A distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant, popular in margaritas.

Punny Names

Looking for a little wordplay with your new cat’s name? One of these puns might be just purrfect…

• Ala-mew – inspired by The Alamo.
• A-meow-stin – play on Austin.
• Braz-purrs – a play on the Brazos River.
• Catonio – pun on San Antonio.
• El Paw-so – inspired by El Paso.
• Fur Worth – a pun on Fort Worth.
• Galvestail – inspired by Galveston.
• Hiss-ton – a play on Houston.
• Mew Braunfels – inspired by New Braunfels.
• Purrsicana – pun on Corsicana.
• Purr-is – inspired by Paris, Texas.
• Tex-Paws – a playful take on Texas.

Texas Brands

Texas has been home to numerous successful brands across various industries. Here are some cat names inspired by Texas-based brands:

• Academy (or maybe A-CAT-emy)- After Academy Sports + Outdoors, a sporting goods discount store chain.
• Blue Bell – A cat named after the state’s iconic Blue Bell Creameries ice cream must be sweet!
• Buc-ee – A popular Texas-based chain of convenience stores and gas stations.
• Chili’s – The casual dining restaurant chain.
• Dr Pepper – The unique soft drink that originated in Texas.
• Fiesta – Fiesta Mart, a supermarket chain based in Texas.
• Fossil – The American fashion designer and manufacturer.
• H-E-B – A popular supermarket chain in Texas.
• Hostess – The company known for Twinkies and other treats.
• Kendra – After Kendra Scott, the jewelry brand.
• Lone Star – The beer brand that calls itself “The National Beer of Texas”.
• Lucchese – The brand famous for its handmade cowboy boots.
• Mary Kay – The cosmetics company founded in Dallas.
• Neiman – After Neiman Marcus, the luxury department store.
• Pluckers – A popular wing bar in Texas.
• Randalls – A supermarket chain.
• Shipley – From Shipley Do-Nuts, a popular donut chain.
• Six Flags – The amusement park chain that originated in Texas.
• Southwest – After Southwest Airlines.
• Stage – A department store chain based in Houston.
• Tito – From Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
• Topo – Short for Topo Chico, a brand of sparkling mineral water popular in Texas.
• Whataburger – The iconic Texas hamburger chain.
• Yeti – The Austin-based manufacturer known for their coolers and drinkware.

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