We still can’t believe we have a cat now. It all started as a joke when we called a stray roaming around “Jenny From The Block” — or just “Jenny,” which cracked us up because it rhymed with our dog’s name, Penny. We never thought she’d end up living inside with us… all thanks to a name we picked in less than two seconds! Funny enough, we’re really into naming pets. And yes, we’ve already come up with nicknames for her — “J-Lo” and “Jennifur” are some of our favorites.
Since we did a dog naming post before, it only feels fair to make one for all the cat lovers out there — including us now (who saw that coming?). We’ve rounded up 200 ideas for girl cat names, plus some easy tips to help you find that purr-fect fit.
And yes… this list kinda makes us want to adopt five more cats.
How To Name Your Female Cat?
There are so many names to choose from, but here are some simple tips that might help you decide:
- No pressure: There’s no “perfect” way to do this. If you need to change the name later or try a few before settling on one, that’s totally fine.
- Go short: Names with 1 or 2 syllables are easier for your cat to learn and respond to.
- Think long term: Cats can live 15 to 20 years or more, so pick a name you’ll like for a long time.
- Take your time: Watch how your cat behaves — are they shy, bold, playful, or a total diva? Pick something that suits their personality.
- Have fun with it: You don’t need to be super serious. Cute, funny, or meaningful — it’s your call.
- Ask your family: Make sure everyone at home is on board with the name. It helps your cat learn it faster too.
Where To Find Cat Name Inspiration?
Feeling stuck? Try picking a theme or category you like. Here are some ideas to get your brain going:
- Human Names (Gabby, Jessica, Tammy)
- Food Names (Anchovy, Dumpling, Panini)
- Celebrity Names (Dame Judi Dench, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue)
- Fictional Character Names (Lisa Turtle, Moira Rose, Regina George)
- Other Animal Names (Chicken, Jellyfish, Magpie)
- Color-Inspired Names (Fanta for an orange cat, Rice Cake for a white cat)
25 Most Popular Girl Cat Names
These are some of the most popular names right now according to sites like Chewy, Rover, and Nameberry. A lot of them are sweet, simple, and human-style — so if you want something trendy, or something to avoid being too common, this list can help:
- Lucy
- Luna
- Bella
- Kitty
- Daisy
- Lily
- Rosie
- Callie
- Stella
- Willow
- Zoe
- Sasha
- Cleo
- Nala
- Shadow
- Chloe
- Charlie
- Gracie
- Hazel
- Maggie
- Mia
- Sophie
- Molly
- Maya
- Lola
25 Food Names for Female Cats
Food names are always fun and full of personality — we once named our dog Hamburger (yes, really). Whether it’s a snack or a full-on meal, these names are always playful and memorable:
- Anchovy
- Cheerio
- Clove
- Couscous
- Crouton
- Dumpling
- Dollop
- Eclair
- Fishstick
- Jelly
- Kiwi
- Marinara (nickname: Mary)
- Pancake
- Panini
- Pasta
- Parsnip
- Pistachio
- Plum
- Quinoa
- Salt (perfect for a Himalayan cat!)
- Soup
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Tzatziki
- Zoodles
25 Celebrity Names for Girl Cats
Want your cat to feel famous? Try naming her after a celeb! Whether it’s a singer, actress, or pop icon, these names add a little star power to your feline friend:
- Cate Blanchett
- Cyndi Lauper
- Dame Judi Dench
- Donatella Versace
- Dua Lipa
- Eva Longoria
- Farrah Fawcett
- Florence Nightengale
- Gladys Knight
- Gloria Estefan
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Jane Lynch
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Kylie Minogue
- Madonna
- Martha Stewart
- Miley Cyrus
- Salma Hayek
- Shania Twain
- Sigourney Weaver
- Taraji P. Henson
- Uma Thurman
- Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice)
- Whoopi Goldberg
25 Character Names for Girl Cats
If you don’t want to use a real person’s name, go with a character from a movie, book, or TV show. Fictional names often come with fun personalities you can match to your cat’s vibe.
- April Ludgate
- Bridget Jones
- Brienne of Tarth
- Carmen Sandiego
- Deloris Van Cartier
- Detective Rosa Diaz
- Hilda Spellman
- Holly Golightly
- Jo March
- Lisa Turtle
- Mabel Mora
- Maleficent
- Michonne
- Miranda Hobbes
- Miranda Priestly
- Moira Rose
- Monica Gellar
- Nancy Drew
- Katniss Everdeen
- Regina George
- Sarah Connor
- Selina Kyle
- Sister Mary Clarence
- Tahani Al-Jamil
- Wendy Darling
25 Human Names for Female Cats
Human names are classic and easy to relate to — but they can be super popular, so don’t be surprised if your cat ends up sharing a name with someone you know!
- Alice
- Amanda
- Bethany (Beth)
- Cora
- Elaine
- Gabby
- Gretchen
- Ingrid
- Jessica
- Joanna
- Kate
- Louise
- Madeline
- Marge
- Maeve
- McKenzie
- Natalie
- Paige
- Paula
- Rachel
- Roberta
- Tamara (Tammy)
- Theresa
- Vivian
- Whitney
25 Animal Names for Female Cats
These names are ironic and fun — naming a cat “Chicken” never gets old. Plus, many of these can reflect your cat’s look or personality.
- Caribou
- Chicken
- Corgi
- Duck
- Finch
- Flamingo
- Gazelle
- Goat
- Gopher
- Hedgehog
- Inchworm
- Jellyfish
- Llama
- Magpie
- Manatee
- Marmoset
- Orca
- Parrot
- Peregrine
- Puppy
- Quokka
- Sphynx
- Starling
- Toucan
- Tuna
50 Color-Inspired Names for Girl Cats
Using your cat’s fur color is a fun way to come up with creative names. Think of food, nature, or pop culture references related to their coat color — and don’t be afraid to get a little weird with it.
Orange Cat Names
- Autumn
- Citrus
- Fanta
- Goldfish
- Kumquat
- Nemo
- Paprika
- Persimmon
- Rhymes or LeAnn Rimes (because nothing rhymes with orange!)
- Sweet Potato
White Cat Names
- Aspen
- Cotton
- Eggshell
- Halo
- Judy Jetson
- Mozzarella
- Oats
- Polar
- Puff
- Rice Cake
Black Cat Names
- Beetle
- Hocus Pocus
- Lydia Deetz
- Licorie
- Morticia
- Ninja
- Olive
- Peppercorn
- Rebecca Black
- Sharpie
Gray Cat Names
- Edith Bouvier Beale
- Grandma
- Meredith Grey
- Mouse
- Pencil
- Pewter
- Quarter
- Shades
- Squirrel
- Twister
Brown / Multi-Color Cat Names
- Acorn
- Cinnamon
- Everything Bagel
- Latte
- Lassie
- Marble
- Millie Bobbie Brown
- Spot
- Tiramisu
- Toaster
More Naming Resources
If you loved naming your cat as much as we did, check out these other lists — perfect for naming pets, babies, or anything else that needs a cute name:
- 100 Classic Boy Names
- 200 Girl Dog Names
- 100 Classic Girl Names
