13 Chinese Cat Names (With Meanings)
Chinese pet names are often doubled sounds or simple words for colour and food. These are written in pinyin with their meanings.
Below are 13 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Chinese Cat Names: the full list
- XiaoheiMale
Mandarin for "little black"
- MimiFemale
A common Chinese cat name, from the sound of a meow
- DumplingUnisex
Round, soft and stuffed with love
- MaoUnisex
Mandarin for cat
- XiaobaiUnisex
Mandarin for "little white"
- MeiFemale
Means sprout in Japanese, beautiful in Chinese
- MingUnisex
Means bright; also a famous dynasty
- DandanUnisex
Mandarin for "little egg"
- TangyuanUnisex
Sweet glutinous rice balls
- FuMale
Mandarin for good fortune
- TofuUnisex
Soft white bean curd, a favourite for white cats
- HuahuaFemale
Mandarin for "flowery"; used for patterned cats
- BaoMale
Means bun, and also treasure
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about chinese cat names
What is a good name for a cat?
Tofu, Dumpling and Ming are three strong choices from this list. Tofu: soft white bean curd, a favourite for white cats.
How many chinese cat names are on this list?
There are 13 names: 3 male, 3 female and 7 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Cats respond best to short names with one or two syllables and a high-pitched ending, such as an "ee" sound. Wait a few days if you can. A cat's personality often suggests a better name than its coat colour does.