15 Most Unique Names for Female Cats

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Gemma Johnstone
Gemma Johnstone, writer for The Spruce Pets
Gemma Johnstone
Gemma Johnstone is a dog expert and writer with over 15 years of experience in the pet industry and as an animal welfare advocate. She has worked for the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and fundraises and volunteers for local dog rescues.
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Updated on 05/20/22
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When you adopt a cat or bring home a new kitten, you may want to pick an unusual, quirky, or imaginative name for your female feline. If you are struggling to come up with something original, take a look at a list of unique, feminine cat names to give you some inspiration.

15 Unique Male Cat Names

Most Unique Female Cat Names

  • Onyx
  • Momo
  • Artemis
  • Carina
  • Freya
  • Almond Blossom
  • Grizabella
  • Modella
  • Moscato
  • Pawdry Hepburn
  • Tahini
  • Ursula
  • Zuri
  • Clove
  • Pewter

Fun Fact

Dogs perceive that humans are different from dogs. However, some experts believe that cats interact with humans as if they are other cats. These intelligent creatures are smart enough to recognize that humans look larger, hairless, and clumsier. Nonetheless, humans are treated like a different version of a cat by them. Evidence of this includes their purring, rubbing their noses and faces up against your legs, kneading their paws on you, or trying to lick your skin with their sandpaper tongues.

Tips for Naming Your Unique Female Cat

When thinking of a name for your cat, make sure you pick something that has lasting power. Cats live an average of 13 to 17 years and sometimes longer. Also, remember, whatever name you decide, choose something you feel comfortable sharing with your friends, family, and cat's vet's office. Some other ways that you can come up with a cat's name can be from observing your cat's actions, quirky mannerisms, or physical characteristics. You can take cues from fur color or breed, too. For instance, the regal Persian breed yields popular names like Diva, Sheba, and Princess.

15 Best Adorable Names for Persian Cats
Cute Persian Kitten
The Italian word for cute, "Carina," would be well-suited for a Persian kitty. Alexandra Draghici / Getty Images
Bengal Cat
"Modella," the Italian word for "pattern," is a unique choice for a Bengal. Agency Animal Picture / Getty Images
Black Cat Relaxing
Naming a dark-colored cat after the onyx gemstone is brilliant. Jean Michel Segaud / EyeEm / Getty Images
playful cat rolling on garden deck
For a chunkier diva cat, Ursula, named after the grandiose Little Mermaid Sea Witch, is fitting. Carlos G. Lopez / Getty Images

Unique Male Cat Names

Take a look at the top unique male cat names, too. A majority of these interesting gems are unisex names that can work for a female cat.

  • Marmite
  • Birba
  • Nimbus
  • Bugatti
  • Caleb
  • Gandalf
  • Hypnos
  • Meelap
  • Nermal
  • Pan
  • Shiro
  • Sulley
  • Woozle
  • Carbonel
  • Bryer

Claws and Jaws Cat Names

Some cats are paw-happy little creatures. In fact, as kittens, that's their M.O. As they investigate the world, they poke and prod at everything. Take a look at a bunch of names referencing their claws or jaws.

  • Sniper
  • Chewy
  • Striker
  • Chopper
  • Claude
  • Claudia
  • Fang
  • Scratches
  • Nails
  • Nipper
  • Scrapper
  • Shredder
  • Stitches

Cat Names That Reflect an Active Personality

Take a look at some descriptive kitty monikers involving your cat's physicality or demeanor. Your cat may regularly get the kitty crazies, which is like a chaotic zig-zagging or zooming all over the house. This behavior is normal, but if your cat does it regularly, you might have found a great name describing your cat uniquely.

  • Dizzy
  • Tornado
  • Floppy
  • Fidget
  • Goofy
  • Twist
  • Zippy
  • Kooky
  • Lounger
  • Chaos
  • Sashay
  • Zoom
  • Dash
  • Ninja
  • Skittles

A to Z Unique Cat Names

A–C

  • Almond Blossom
  • Artemis
  • Birba
  • Bryer
  • Bugatti
  • Caleb
  • Carbonel
  • Carina
  • Chaos
  • Chewy
  • Chopper
  • Claude
  • Claudia
  • Clove

D–L

  • Dash
  • Dizzy
  • Fang
  • Fidget
  • Floppy
  • Freya
  • Gandalf
  • Goofy
  • Grizabella
  • Hypnos
  • Kooky
  • Lounger

M–O

  • Marmite
  • Meelap
  • Modella
  • Momo
  • Moscato
  • Nails
  • Nermal
  • Nimbus
  • Ninja
  • Nipper
  • Onyx

P–S

  • Pan
  • Pawdry Hepburn
  • Pewter
  • Sashay
  • Scrapper
  • Scratches
  • Shiro
  • Shredder
  • Skittles
  • Sniper
  • Stitches
  • Striker
  • Sulley

T–Z

  • Tahini
  • Tornado
  • Twist
  • Ursula
  • Woozle
  • Zippy
  • Zoom
  • Zuri

Other Cat Names

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