34 Female Classic Cat Names (With Meanings)
Names that have been used for cats for decades and still sound right. If you want a name everyone can say and nobody will question, start here.
Below are 34 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Female Classic Cat Names: the full list
- FluffyUnisex
Says exactly what it is
- LucyFemale
Means light
- MollyFemale
A cheerful, long-loved pet name
- SashaFemale
A soft, elegant name
- ZoeFemale
Greek for life
- SocksUnisex
For white feet
- DaisyFemale
A cheerful white flower
- LilyFemale
An elegant white flower (keep real lilies away from cats)
- MidnightUnisex
The darkest hour
- OreoUnisex
Black and white, like the sandwich cookie
- CocoFemale
Chic and chocolate-coloured
- MistyFemale
A soft grey haze
- LunaFemale
Italian and Latin for moon
- ShadowUnisex
Follows you everywhere
- MittensUnisex
For white paws
- PepperUnisex
Dark, speckled and a little spicy
- WhiskersUnisex
The original cat name
- GracieFemale
Graceful, most of the time
- PatchesUnisex
For a coat made of patches
- BellaFemale
Italian for beautiful
- GingerFemale
The classic name for an orange cat
- SnowballUnisex
Round and white
- ChloeFemale
A Greek name meaning green shoot
- LuckyUnisex
Always lands on four feet
- MimiFemale
A common Chinese cat name, from the sound of a meow
- KittyFemale
The obvious choice
- MillieFemale
Gentle and sweet
- SadieFemale
Means princess
- MaggieFemale
A pet form of Margaret
- SophieFemale
Means wisdom
- PrincessFemale
Expects to be treated like one
- CharlieUnisex
Friendly and familiar
- LolaFemale
Short, lively and bold
- CleoFemale
Short for Cleopatra
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about female classic cat names
What is a good name for a female cat?
Luna, Coco and Sadie are three strong choices from this list. Luna: italian and latin for moon.
How many female classic cat names are on this list?
There are 34 names: 0 male, 22 female and 12 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.