13 Male Tabby Cat Names (With Meanings)
Tabby is a coat pattern of stripes, swirls or spots, with an "M" on the forehead. Names based on stripes, tigers and rings are the natural fit.
Below are 13 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Male Tabby Cat Names: the full list
- ToraMale
Japanese for tiger
- SaturnMale
The planet with rings
- RamenMale
Wavy noodles, like tabby stripes
- ZigzagUnisex
For wild stripe patterns
- WafflesUnisex
Golden, with a grid pattern like a tabby coat
- RingoMale
For a ringed tail
- BelangMale
Malay for striped
- MarbleUnisex
For a swirled coat
- FrecklesUnisex
For a spotted nose or coat
- ZiggyMale
Zigzag stripes and rock-star energy
- StripesUnisex
For the obvious reason
- TigerMale
The biggest striped cat of all
- MackerelMale
The actual name of the narrow-striped tabby pattern
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about male tabby cat names
What is a good name for a male tabby cat?
Ramen, Marble and Freckles are three strong choices from this list. Ramen: wavy noodles, like tabby stripes.
How many male tabby cat names are on this list?
There are 13 names: 8 male, 0 female and 5 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.