52 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 52 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Old-Fashioned Cat Names: the full list
- EthelFemale
Sounds like she knits
- VioletFemale
A purple-blue flower and a vintage name
- MavisFemale
An old name meaning songbird
- ArchieMale
A cheerful old name
- OscarMale
A long-time top cat name
- ColetteFemale
A French writer who adored cats
- ChaplinMale
For a cat with a little black moustache
- ClementineFemale
A small sweet orange and a vintage name
- ArthurMale
The legendary British king
- TamaUnisex
Means jewel or ball; the classic Japanese cat name
- FrankMale
An honest name for a dishonest cat
- GeraldMale
A serious name for an unserious animal
- SylvesterMale
An old Latin name meaning "of the forest"
- PierreMale
French form of Peter
- GeorgeMale
A solid, royal name
- JeevesMale
The perfect butler
- ClydeMale
The other half of the outlaw pair
- AlbertMale
A noble old name
- MaudeFemale
Short, old and strong
- NormanMale
Quiet and old-fashioned
- OtisMale
Cool, retro and musical
- HankMale
A no-nonsense name
- TabithaFemale
"Tabby" for long
- PearlFemale
A white gem from the sea
- ElvisMale
The King of rock and roll
- FernFemale
A soft green forest plant
- BasilMale
A herb and an old-fashioned gentleman's name
- PennyFemale
Copper-coloured, like the coin
- BernardMale
A sturdy old name
- WinstonMale
A heavyweight British name
- HazelFemale
A nut-brown tree and eye colour
- OliveFemale
A dark little fruit and an old-fashioned name
- AlfieMale
Friendly and cheeky
- DottieFemale
Spotted and old-fashioned
- AgnesFemale
An old name meaning pure
- StanleyMale
Solid and dependable
- GertrudeFemale
Gertie for short
- BugsyMale
An old-time mobster nickname
- MabelFemale
Sweet and old-fashioned
- EdithFemale
An old English name
- BlancheFemale
French for white
- BonnieFemale
Half of a famous outlaw pair
- HaroldMale
Sounds like he pays taxes
- WalterMale
A dignified older gentleman
- GusMale
Short for Augustus
- MildredFemale
Millie for short
- EarlMale
As in Earl Grey tea
- DorisFemale
A grandmother's name
- BeatriceFemale
Means "bringer of joy"
- WhiskersUnisex
The original cat name
- BettyFemale
Cheerful and retro
- QueenieFemale
A pet form of queen
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about old-fashioned cat names
What is a good name for a cat?
Winston, Fern and Dottie are three strong choices from this list. Winston: A heavyweight British name.
How many old-fashioned cat names are on this list?
There are 52 names: 26 male, 24 female and 2 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Wait a few days if you can. A cat's personality often suggests a better name than its coat colour does. Avoid names that sound like other pets or family members in the house, or like the word "no".