750 Male Cat Names from A-Z

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Find the perfect name for your new male cat with our easy-to-navigate list of options. This guide includes:

• Top 100 Male Cat Names – Most popular choices for boy cats
• Alphabetical Listings (A-Z) – Browse names by first letter
• Creative Choices – Unique names like Goose, Romeo, and Hercules
• Learn More – Additional tips for naming your cat

DogFix experts have gathered 750 male cat names to help end those family naming debates.

Whether you want something common or unusual, you’ll find options that fit your new pet’s personality.

The list is organized for quick scanning, making it simple to find ideas that stand out.

Remember that finding the right name might take time.

Many families spend hours thinking of possibilities before choosing one that truly fits their new feline friend.

Top 100 Male Cat Names

Looking for the perfect name for your male cat? Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 most popular male cat names that pet owners love.

These names range from classic choices to trendy options that will suit any feline friend.

Popular Names	Classic Names	Trendy Names	Unique Names
Milo	Max	Loki	Apollo
Leo	Charlie	Oliver	Cosmo
Simba	Jack	Jasper	Onyx
Oscar	George	Theo	Mochi
Shadow	Felix	Winston	Ziggy

Some of the most beloved names include Milo, Leo, Oliver, and Simba.

Other popular choices are Loki, Charlie, Max, and Jack.

Names like Oreo, Binx, and Salem have special meanings or pop culture connections.

For unique options, consider:

• Nature-inspired: Bear, Tiger, Pepper, Sunny
• Food names: Mango, Cookie, Sushi, Cheeto, Beans
• Mythical: Thor, Zeus, Merlin
• Classic: Walter, Frank, Henry, Sam

Many cat owners also love names like Gizmo, Dexter, and Rocky for their playful pets.

Popular Dog Names Beginning with A

Here are some well-liked dog names that start with the letter A:

Classic Names:

• Arthur
• Albert
• Alfred
• Andy
• Angus

Heroic Names:

• Ace
• Atlas
• Ares
• Asher
• Archer

Unique Choices:

• Albus
• Artemis
• Aslan
• Anakin
• Appa

Many families also choose names like Arlo, Alex, Astro, Atticus, Alvin, Axel, Angel, August, Aries, and Artie for their furry friends.

Popular Dog Names Starting with “B”

Looking for a name for your new furry friend? Many pet owners choose names starting with “B” for their dogs.

Here’s a list of popular “B” dog names to consider:

• Baby
• Bagheera
• Bailey
• Batman
• Benji

Some more traditional options include:

• Billy
• Bobby
• Buster
• Butters

For a more unique touch, consider:

• Baloo
• Basil
• Baxter
• Bentley
• Blaze
• Boba

According to data from DogFix, names like Benjamin, Boris, and Barney remain consistently popular choices for male dogs.

Popular Cat Names Starting with C

Cat owners often choose names that reflect their pet’s personality. Many popular cat names start with the letter C. These names range from simple to unique.

Common C Names for Cats:

• Calvin
• Cheddar
• Chip
• Clyde
• Carl

Playful C Names:

• Chase
• Cheese
• Cricket
• Caramel
• Chicken

Distinguished C Names:

• Captain
• Caesar
• Charles
• Carlos

Some cat owners prefer food-inspired names like Cheddar, Cheese, and Caramel.

Others choose character names such as Calcifer or Cloud.

Dog Names Starting with D

Here’s a list of popular dog names that begin with the letter D:

• Diego
• Dobby
• Dusty
• Dante
• Dash
• Domino
• Draco
• Duke
• Dewey
• Diesel

Other great D names include Dave, Dennis, Django, Duncan, and Darwin.

Some owners prefer simpler options like Dude, Danny, Dean, or Doug.

Names like Dale, Dallas, Dino, Doc, Dorian, and Darcy also make excellent choices for dogs.

Names Starting with E

Popular dog names that begin with the letter E include Eddie, Elvis, and Echo. Some owners prefer classic choices like Edward, Edgar, and Earl, while others opt for unique options such as Enzo, Einstein, or Eclipse.

Other notable E names for dogs include:

• Elliott/Elliot
• Ember
• Ezra
• Emmett
• Elio

Some owners even choose playful names like Egg or Earl Grey for their furry companions.

Popular Cat Names Starting with F

Cats with F names often have fun, fancy personalities. Here are some popular options:

• Figaro – A classic name from Pinocchio
• Fluffy – Perfect for cats with soft, full coats
• Franklin – A dignified choice for a distinguished feline
• Finnegan – Irish-inspired name with charm
• Freddie/Freddy – Friendly, approachable names

Other excellent F names include Flynn, Fritz, Frodo, Fish, and Floyd.

For something unique, consider Floki, Fitz, Forrest, or Fox.

Female cats might enjoy Finley or Finch, while Flash suits energetic kittens who zoom around the house.

G Names for Dogs

Popular G names for dogs include Gary, Ghost, and Ginger. These short, easy-to-call names work well for training.

Distinctive options like Gandalf, Gatsby, and Griffin add personality to your pet.

Classic choices such as Grayson, Gordon, and Georgie remain consistently popular.

For food-inspired names, consider:

• Gnocchi
• Gravy
• Guinness

Character-based options include:

• Groot
• Gimli
• Gomez

Other trendy G names worth considering:

• Gigi
• Gucci
• Gato (meaning “cat” in Spanish)

Popular Dog Names Starting with H

Popular male dog names starting with H include:

• Hank and Harley – classic choices for many pet owners
• Hunter and Hugo – strong, dignified options
• Hades and Hercules – inspired by mythology
• Houdini and Homer – references to famous figures

Other good H names for dogs are Hobbes, Harvey, Hermes, Hamilton, Happy, Harold, Hector, Honey, Haru, Howie, Huey, Horus, Howard, Henri, Herbie, and Herman.

Dog Names Starting With “I”

Here are some popular dog names that begin with the letter “I”:

• Iggy – short and playful
• Indy/Indiana – adventurous choice
• Ivan – strong traditional name
• Igor – classic with character
• Ivy – nature-inspired option

Other good “I” names for dogs include Icarus, Ink, Iris, Itachi, and Ira.

Some less common but interesting choices are Ichabod, Ichigo, Ivar, and Isidoro.

Many pet parents on staging.dogfix.com also report success with names like Indie, Iroh, Ice, and Ian for their furry friends.

Popular J Names for Dogs

Here are some common dog names starting with J:

• Jackson
• Jake
• Jerry
• Jimmy
• Jinx
• Jojo
• Junior
• James
• Jazz
• Jet

Other options include Jiji, Joe, Julius, Jupiter, JJ, Johnny, Juno, Jeff, Jett, Jameson, Jesse, Jonesy, Jack Jack, Jim, and Jude.

Popular K Names for Dogs

Popular dog names that start with K include Kai, Kiwi, Kiki, and Koda. Many pet owners also choose names like Kylo, King, Kirby, and Kit for their furry friends.

Other K options that dog lovers pick:

• Kitten and Kitkat (despite being cat-related)
• Klaus and Kenny (human names that work well for dogs)
• Kobe and Kovu (sporty and unique choices)

Some K names have cultural origins, like Kuro (Japanese for black), Kimchi (Korean food), and Koa (Hawaiian for warrior).

Short, snappy names like Kona, Kenzo, Knox, and Koko are easy for dogs to recognize.

L Names for Dogs

Popular dog names starting with L include Liam, Luna, and Logan.

Other options like Lenny, Levi, and Link provide short, easy-to-call alternatives.

Some unique L names for dogs include:

• Luca
• Lucifer
• Luigi
• Lynx
• Lilo

Traditional choices like Larry, Leon, and Leonard remain classic options.

For playful personalities, consider names like Little Man or Luffy.

Popular Pet Names Starting with M

Here’s a list of common pet names that begin with the letter M:

• Marley – A fun, cheerful name that suits many pets
• Mickey – Classic name inspired by popular culture
• Mittens – Perfect for cats with white paws
• Muffin – Sweet name for a cuddly companion
• Miso – Short, modern name gaining popularity

Other popular M names include Mars, Maui, Miles, Mowgli, Marvin, Meeko, Morty, Mushu, Mario, Mikey, Moon, Miko, Mister, Mo, Moe, Monkey, and Mimi.

Pet owners often choose M names for their melodic sound and playful feel.

Popular Names for Male Dogs Starting with N

Popular male dog names starting with N include Nacho, Nemo, Nico, and Niko.

Other common choices are Norman, Nugget, Neko, and Neo.

For active dogs, names like Ninja and Noodle work well.

Smart pups might suit names like Newton, Nigel, or Nimbus.

Traditional options include Nino, Noah, and Nova.

Nelson, Neptune, and Nero have strong meanings.

Some unique N names for boys:

• Neville – perfect for dignified dogs
• Newt – great for small, quick pups
• Nox – ideal for dark-colored dogs
• Napoleon – suits confident small breeds
• Nash – simple yet distinctive
• Nougat – sweet choice for brown dogs

O Names

Popular dog names starting with “O” include Odin, Orion, Otto, and Oakley.

These names offer unique choices for pet owners looking for something different.

Other options like Olaf, Ozzie, Opie, and Oslo have Nordic or geographical connections.

Names such as Olive, Orange, and Oli can reflect your dog’s appearance or personality traits.

Popular Dog Names Starting with P

Many dog owners choose names that start with “P” for their furry companions.

Some favorite choices include Pablo, Peter, and Pickles.

Other popular options are Panda, Pepe, and Phoenix.

Male dogs often receive names like Patrick, Paul, Phil, and Pierre.

For playful pups, names such as Pippin, Pip, and Pixel work well.

Food-inspired names like Pancake, Pickle, and Potato add a fun touch.

Traditional pet names including Pluto, Patches, and Parker remain timeless choices.

Q Names for Your Dog

Looking for a unique pet name? Consider these Q options for your furry friend:

• Quincy: A classic choice with style
• Queso: Perfect for cheese-loving dog owners
• Quinn: Simple yet distinctive
• Quentin: Sophisticated and refined
• Quill: For the literary dog lover
• Quigley: Playful and uncommon
• Quavo: Modern and trendy
• Quinoa: Food-inspired and quirky

These Q names stand out at the dog park while remaining easy to call out during playtime.

Popular Dog Names Starting with R

If you’re looking for a dog name that starts with R, here are some great options:

Traditional Favorites:

• Rusty
• Rufus
• Riley
• Ralph
• Roger

Modern and Trendy:

• Rocket
• Rocco
• Reggie
• Ranger
• Ragnar

Short and Sweet:

• Rex
• Rio
• Red
• Ron
• Rory

These R names offer variety for any dog personality – from classic choices like Richard to bold options like Rambo or Rajah.

Common S Names for Dogs

Many dog owners choose names starting with “S” for their pets.

Popular choices include Shadow, Sparky, and Simba.

Here are some common S names grouped by style:

Classic S Names:

• Stanley
• Scout
• Spencer
• Socks
• Steve

Nature-Inspired:

• Storm
• Sky
• Snow/Snowball
• Sage
• Sunny

Playful Options:

• Smudge
• Scooter
• Spooky
• Stitch
• Sox

According to staging.dogfix.com, names like Samson and Sherlock work well for larger breeds, while Snowball and Stevie fit smaller dogs perfectly.

T Names for Male Cats

Here are some popular T names for male cats:

• Taco – A fun name for a cat with colorful markings
• Thomas – A classic, dignified name
• Tucker – Perfect for a playful, energetic cat
• Toothless – Inspired by the famous dragon character
• Thunder – Great for a cat with a loud purr

Other excellent T options include:

• Taz
• Theodore
• Tigrou
• Timmy
• Tito

For unique T names, consider:

• Toast
• Tofu
• Tango
• Tiny
• Tuna

U Names for Dogs

Popular dog names that start with U include Uno, Ugo, and Umi for shorter options.

Longer names like Ulysses, Uriel, and Umberto have classic appeal.

Some unique choices are Umbreon, Usher, and Uhtred.

Here’s a list of U names by length:

Short U Names:

• Uno
• Ugo
• Umi
• Uzi
• Uni
• Ulk
• Uby

Medium U Names:

• Urus
• Udon
• Ulys
• Usko
• Ubbe
• Ushi
• Uggy

Longer U Names:

• Ulysse
• Ulisse
• Uriel
• Ulysses
• Uston
• Ulises
• Umbreon
• Uhtred
• Umberto

Popular V Names for Male Dogs

Popular male dog names that start with “V” include Vinny, Victor, and Vincent.

Other options like Vader, Valentino, and Vladimir offer unique choices for pet owners.

Shorter V names that flow easily:

• Vito
• Vlad
• Viggo
• Vega
• Vino
• Void

If you prefer longer, distinctive names for your dog, consider Vincenzo, Valentine, or Valentino.

Names with cultural connections like Viktor or Vasco can reflect heritage or personal interests.

Popular “W” Names for Dogs

Popular dog names starting with “W” include Wally, Whiskey, and Winston.

Many pet owners choose Willow, Watson, and Whiskers for their furry friends.

Other popular “W” names:

• Woody
• Winter
• Wyatt
• Waffles
• Wilbur

Some elegant options like William and Wesley offer more formal choices, while playful names like Wasabi and Weasley add character.

Classics like Wallace and Waldo remain timeless selections for canine companions.

X Names for Dogs

Popular dog names starting with X include Xander, Xavier, and Xylo.

Other unique options are Xanadu, Xenon, and Xerxes.

For shorter names, consider Xan or Xavi.

Names with Chinese origins include Xiaohu, Xiaobao, and Xiaohei.

Here’s a list of creative X names to consider:

• Xander – Strong, masculine name
• Xavier – Classic and sophisticated
• Xylo – Unique and musical
• Xion – Modern and distinctive
• Xeno – Exotic-sounding
• Xanadu – Mythical and majestic

According to DogFix.com data, X names make up less than 1% of all dog names, making them truly distinctive choices for your pet.

Fun Names Starting with Y

Many dog owners choose “Y” names for their pets.

Popular options include Yoshi, Yuki, and Yoda.

For active dogs, names like Yeti and Yang might fit their personality.

Food-inspired names such as Yummy, Yam, and Yogurt offer creative alternatives.

Japanese-influenced choices like Yuzu, Yuri, and Yuji have also gained popularity among pet owners.

Traditional names including:

• Yellow
• Yogi
• Yoko
• Yin
• Yasha

According to DogFix.com data, shorter Y names like Yoyo and Yaya tend to be effective for training purposes.

Popular Z Names for Dogs

Here’s a list of popular dog names that start with the letter Z:

• Zuko
• Zorro
• Zeke
• Zero
• Zen
• Zazu
• Zion
• Zoro
• Zephyr
• Zack

Some other creative Z options include Zeppelin, Zander, Zues, Zane, and Zuzu.

For energetic pups, consider Zippy, Zip, or Zipper. Unique choices like Zucchini, Zuma, and Zuri can help your dog stand out.

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DogFix Knows Pet Names

As pet enthusiasts, DogFix has valuable insights into popular cat names.

Our team at DogFix is passionate about helping pet parents find the perfect name for their feline friends.

For more than ten years, we’ve collected pet names from our extensive database of millions of pets.

The cat names we share aren’t made up or random. They come directly from our community of pet owners.

We regularly update our name lists to reflect current trends within our pet parent community.

This ensures you get the most current and popular naming options for your cat.