52 Cat Names That Start With M (With Meanings)
Looking for a cat name beginning with M? Here is every M name in our collection, each with its meaning.
Below are 52 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Cat Names That Start With M: the full list
- MabelFemale
Sweet and old-fashioned
- MackerelMale
The actual name of the narrow-striped tabby pattern
- MaggieFemale
A pet form of Margaret
- MajestyUnisex
Your cat already thinks this is its title
- MalikMale
Arabic for king
- ManduUnisex
Korean dumpling
- MangoUnisex
Bright tropical orange
- ManjaFemale
Malay for affectionate and pampered
- MaoUnisex
Mandarin for cat
- MapleFemale
Amber syrup and autumn leaves
- MarbleUnisex
For a swirled coat
- MarmaladeUnisex
Orange jam; a traditional name for orange cats
- MarsMale
Roman god of war and the red planet
- MarshmallowUnisex
White, soft and puffy
- MatchaUnisex
Japanese green tea; calm and classy
- MaudeFemale
Short, old and strong
- MaverickMale
Plays by nobody's rules
- MavisFemale
An old name meaning songbird
- MawarFemale
Malay for rose
- MaxMale
Short for Maximus, "the greatest"
- MeatballMale
Round, heavy and proud of it
- MedusaFemale
Her stare turns you to stone
- MeiFemale
Means sprout in Japanese, beautiful in Chinese
- MelatiFemale
Malay for jasmine
- MelodyFemale
A tune
- MenaceUnisex
A small-time criminal with big plans
- MerlinMale
The wizard of Arthurian legend
- MidgeFemale
A tiny fly; a tiny cat
- MidnightUnisex
The darkest hour
- MikanFemale
Japanese mandarin orange
- MildredFemale
Millie for short
- MillieFemale
Gentle and sweet
- MiloMale
A long-time favourite cat name; also a chocolate malt drink
- MimiFemale
A common Chinese cat name, from the sound of a meow
- MingUnisex
Means bright; also a famous dynasty
- MinouUnisex
French for kitty
- MisoUnisex
Warm, savoury soybean paste
- MistyFemale
A soft grey haze
- MittensUnisex
For white paws
- MochaUnisex
Chocolate and coffee together
- MochiUnisex
A soft Japanese rice cake; perfect for a squishy, round cat
- MollyFemale
A cheerful, long-loved pet name
- MomoFemale
Japanese for peach
- MooseMale
Huge and a bit clumsy
- MossMale
Soft, quiet and green
- MouseUnisex
The irony is the point
- MoxieFemale
Means courage and nerve
- MozartMale
The child-genius composer
- MozzarellaFemale
Soft, white and stretchy
- MuffinUnisex
Warm, round and soft
- MugsyMale
A face only a mugshot could love
- MurphyMale
An Irish name meaning sea warrior
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about cat names that start with m
What is a good name for a cat?
Midge, Merlin and Mawar are three strong choices from this list. Midge: A tiny fly; a tiny cat.
How many cat names that start with m are on this list?
There are 52 names: 13 male, 21 female and 18 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Avoid names that sound like other pets or family members in the house, or like the word "no". Say the name out loud ten times before you decide. You will be calling it across the house for the next fifteen years.