28 Male Old-Fashioned Cat Names (With Meanings)
Old-fashioned human names are a big trend for pets. A cat called Gerald or Doris is hard not to smile at.
Below are 28 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Male Old-Fashioned Cat Names: the full list
- OscarMale
A long-time top cat name
- WinstonMale
A heavyweight British name
- JeevesMale
The perfect butler
- StanleyMale
Solid and dependable
- OtisMale
Cool, retro and musical
- PierreMale
French form of Peter
- AlbertMale
A noble old name
- HaroldMale
Sounds like he pays taxes
- ArchieMale
A cheerful old name
- FrankMale
An honest name for a dishonest cat
- ChaplinMale
For a cat with a little black moustache
- GusMale
Short for Augustus
- NormanMale
Quiet and old-fashioned
- BasilMale
A herb and an old-fashioned gentleman's name
- ElvisMale
The King of rock and roll
- TamaUnisex
Means jewel or ball; the classic Japanese cat name
- WalterMale
A dignified older gentleman
- AlfieMale
Friendly and cheeky
- WhiskersUnisex
The original cat name
- EarlMale
As in Earl Grey tea
- SylvesterMale
An old Latin name meaning "of the forest"
- ArthurMale
The legendary British king
- BernardMale
A sturdy old name
- BugsyMale
An old-time mobster nickname
- ClydeMale
The other half of the outlaw pair
- HankMale
A no-nonsense name
- GeraldMale
A serious name for an unserious animal
- GeorgeMale
A solid, royal name
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about male old-fashioned cat names
What is a good name for a male cat?
Archie, Oscar and Gerald are three strong choices from this list. Archie: A cheerful old name.
How many male old-fashioned cat names are on this list?
There are 28 names: 26 male, 0 female and 2 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Say the name out loud ten times before you decide. You will be calling it across the house for the next fifteen years. Cats respond best to short names with one or two syllables and a high-pitched ending, such as an "ee" sound.