Cat Names: Top 50 Unique and Meaningful Choices for Your Feline Friend

Cat names often reflect our interests and passions, from our favorite foods to beloved characters in movies.

These naming trends shift as our culture evolves and new influences emerge.

DogFix.com recently analyzed its database of over one million pets to identify the most popular cat names in 2024.

This data reveals how current events and pop culture continue to shape what we call our feline companions.

Table of Trends

Category	What’s Hot
A Listers	Celebrity top performers
Celebrity Couples	New relationships and breakups
In Memorium	Remembering those we lost
Movies	Box office hits and misses
Food	Latest culinary crazes
Drinks	Popular beverages of the moment
Music	Chart-topping songs and artists
Totally Obsessed	Trending heartthrob cat names
Politics	Key political movements
Olympics	Standout athletic performances
Punny	Clever wordplay gaining attention

The Top Trending Cat Names of 2024

Cat owners showed clear preferences for certain names in 2024.

For male cats, the most popular choices were Milo, Oliver, and Leo, with Charlie and Loki rounding out the top five.

Female cats were most commonly named Luna, Lily, and Bella. Lucy and Callie also ranked high on the list.

Top 10 Male Cat Names:

• Milo
• Oliver
• Leo
• Charlie
• Loki
• Max
• Simba
• Jack
• Ollie
• Jasper

Top 10 Female Cat Names:

• Luna
• Lily
• Bella
• Lucy
• Callie
• Nala
• Kitty
• Willow
• Cleo
• Daisy

Feline Famous: Celebrity Cat Names

Pop culture continues to influence pet naming trends in 2025.

Styles leads the pack with an impressive 509% increase as a cat name.

Taylor Swift follows closely behind, rising 459% in popularity among cat owners.

Other celebrity names showing significant growth include:

Celebrity Name	Increase
Ivana	309%
Halsey	159%
Gaga	142%
Jin	99%
Cardi B	84%
Elon	79%

Several newcomers have joined the list this year.

Eilish, Justin Timberlake, and Kelly Clarkson are now appearing in cat name registries across the country.

Will They or Won’t They?

Celebrity couples seem to be inspiring pet parents when naming their furry friends this year. The data shows some interesting trends in names connected to famous relationships.

Names from the music world are making waves. Renee is up by 209%, while Towa appeared on the list for the first time.

The Wicked movie cast has also influenced pet naming, with Ariana rising 76%, alongside increases for both Ethan (19%) and Slater (20%).

Some celebrity pairs show mixed trends:

Celebrity Pair	Trend
Jeremy Allen White	⬆️ 71%
Rosalia	⬇️ 70%
Hailey Bieber	⬆️ 47%
Justin Bieber	New to list
Benny Blanco	⬆️ 5%
Selena Gomez	New to list

Other notable celebrity-inspired names include Olivia (up 7%) and Louis (up 4%).

Sabrina shows a modest 4% increase while Barry decreased slightly by 2%. Both Bradley and Gigi are trending downward at -9% and -5% respectively.

In Memory

Cat owners often name their pets after celebrities who have passed away. This year, several names show this trend.

The name Shelley has increased by 71%, likely honoring actress Shelley Duvall. A variation, Shelley Dupaw, appeared for the first time this year.

Sports figures have also influenced cat naming trends:

• Sid Vicious – up 59%, probably referencing the professional wrestler
• Simmons – up 9%, likely inspired by fitness personality Richard Simmons
• Sika – new this year, possibly honoring wrestling Hall of Famer Sika Anoa’i

Popular Pet Names from Movies in 2024

Movie-inspired pet names saw interesting trends in 2024.

Among superhero names, Deadpool gained popularity with a 9% increase, while Wolverine decreased by 10% among cat owners.

Dune 2 created a significant impact on pet naming trends. Several character names showed remarkable growth:

Name	Increase
Irulan	109%
Chani	64%
Dune	52%
Gaius	52%

New Dune-inspired names like Atreides and Stilgar appeared for the first time this year.

Some creative owners even chose names like Duke Paul Atreides, Rabban The Beast Harkonnen, and Timothee Chalameow.

The release of the new Beetlejuice movie also influenced pet naming patterns.

Adam increased by 29% and Lydia rose by 14%.

Deetzi and Maitland emerged as new Beetlejuice-inspired options.

Bon Appétit! Food Cat Names Are Trending

Cat owners are increasingly choosing food-inspired names for their feline friends in 2025.

The cheesy choice Provolone leads the pack with a stunning 509% increase in popularity.

Several other tasty options have seen significant growth, including:

• Casserole (84% increase)
• Babybel (84% increase)
• Burger (83% increase)
• Burrito (56% increase)

Food-themed names like Goat, Maple Syrup, and Dumpling have all jumped about 50% in usage this year.

Loaf and Pepperoni complete the top ten trending food names, rising 47% and 46% respectively.

Newcomers to the food name trend include Granita, Raclette, and Whipped Cream.

Some cat parents get extra creative with playful combinations like Tikka Meowsala and Meatball Sauce, showing how food names can be both cute and personal choices for beloved pets.

These Drink Names Bring Bubbles to the Party

Dogs with bubbly drink names are becoming more popular.

Port leads the pack with a stunning 309% increase in popularity.

Tazo follows at 84%, while Yerba shows a solid 59% growth.

Champagne has risen by 42%, living up to its celebratory reputation.

Pop and Cola have increased by 27% and 25% respectively.

Here’s how these fizzy names stack up:

Drink Name	Popularity Increase
Port	309%
Tazo	84%
Yerba	59%
Champagne	42%
Pop	27%
Cola	25%
Martini	21%
Soda	20%
Cider	18%
Boba	18%

Music-Inspired Cat Names Top the Charts in 2024

Music lovers are showing their fandom through their feline friends’ names.

In 2024, several musician-inspired cat names have seen remarkable growth.

Styles leads the pack with a stunning 509% increase, while Donna jumped by 94%.

Other popular music-themed names include Tyler (up 46%), Psy (up 42%), and Billie (up 22%).

The rivalry between two rap stars shows interesting trends in cat naming:

• Drake increased by 11%
• Kendrick decreased by 14%
• “Kendrick La Meow” appeared as a new entry this year

Totally Obsessed: Trending Heartthrob Cat Names

Cat owners are showing their celebrity admiration through their feline naming choices.

The most popular heartthrob-inspired names have seen significant increases recently.

Top Celebrity Cat Names (% Increase)

• Posty: +137%
• Post Malone: +109%
• Ryan: +120%
• Caesar: +40%
• Butler: +23%
• Cole: +21%
• Jacob: +10%

Some creative variations have also emerged this year, including Post Meowlone and Timothee Chalameow, which blend celebrity names with cat-themed wordplay.

Other popular options include Zac Efron and Justin Bieber.

These trends show how pet parents connect their love for entertainment figures with their beloved cats.

Trending Political Cat Names We’d Vote For

Cat owners are picking political titles for their pets in 2025.

The name Mayor has jumped in popularity by 509%, making it the top choice this year. Meanwhile, Mr. President has fallen by 66%.

Other popular government-themed names include The Governor, The Senator, and Congress.

Some creative new political cat names have also emerged:

• President Monroe
• President Garfield
• Madame President Pickles

These names give ordinary house cats an air of authority and importance, turning your feline friend into the official ruler of your home.

Gold Medal Cat Names

The 2024 Summer Olympics influenced pet naming trends significantly.

Olympic-inspired cat names have jumped in popularity since the games in Paris.

Mondo leads the pack with an impressive 92% increase, earning the top spot among Olympic-inspired cat names.

In second place, Silver has climbed 24% in popularity.

Henrick secured third position with a 22% rise.

The swimming sensation known as “The Muffin Man” during the Olympics made a sweet impact on cat names.

Muffin increased 14% in popularity.

Creative variations like MissMuffin and Muffin Mcfluffin’ have also appeared in registrations.

According to data from staging.dogfix.com, these Olympic-themed names represent a growing trend of sports-inspired pet naming in 2024.

Cat Owners Enjoy Wordplay

Top Dog Names in the USA for 2024

Cat owners have shown their creativity and sense of humor by giving their pets names based on wordplay. Many of these clever names use “meow” in place of similar-sounding syllables in celebrity names.

Some favorite celebrity-inspired pun names include:

• Jinkx Meownsoon
• Toby Meowguire
• Leonardo Dicapmeow
• Sam Meow Jackson

Music lovers have created puns from famous musicians:

• Biggie Smeows
• Meowdonna
• Meowtallica
• Wolfgang Pawmadeus Meowzart

Fictional characters also provide inspiration for playful cat names:

• Draco Meowfoy
• Inigo Meowtoya
• Meowy Poppins
• Kelly Kameowski

These fun pun names show how pet parents enjoy adding humor to their relationship with their cats.

While dogs often get more straightforward names, cats seem to inspire this special brand of creativity.

The 2024 Pet Names report analyzed millions of pet names submitted by pet parents on staging.dogfix.com between September and October 2024.