Our funny cat names are clever, cute, and just right for your full-of-personality furball.
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When you name your cat Newman—be it for the actor, producer, and philanthropist Paul (whose middle name is Leonard, btw) or for the angry postman/neighbor from Seinfeld—it's apparent you appreciate comedy. Maybe it's your kitty who is the real comedian in your house—making you giggle with her antics. Either way, you need a list of funny cat names.

Choose a cute name for your male or female kitty that reflects your love of how much she makes you laugh. You might name your girl cat after a celebrity comedian such as Tina Fey or Amy Poehler. Or, create clever kitty-sized spins on celebrity names like Kitty Purry (the actual name of singer Katy Perry's late cat) or Fleas Witherspoon. 

You should also look to funny (or, punny, if you prefer) takes on historical figures for boy and girl cat names. How about Marie Antoincatte? Or Clawopatra? Human names can also make for funny names for cats: Dwight, Earl, Doug, Myrtle, or Margaret, for example.

Here's a list of 150+ funny cat names to consider for your entertaining, hilarious furball.

big-eyed white and gray Scottish Fold cat on high perch
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Fruit & Veggie-Inspired Names for Cats

  • Lemon
  • Alfalfa
  • Orzo
  • Carrot
  • Shallot
  • Sprout
  • Potato
  • Raisin
  • Guava
  • Mater
  • Garbanzo
  • Avocado 

Junk Food-Inspired Names for Cats

  • Nugget
  • Nacho
  • Churro
  • Mac (and Cheese)
  • Chip
  • Sprite
  • Tater Tot
  • Dorito
  • Cheeto
  • Frito
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Mountain Dew 

Comfort Food-Inspired Names for Cats

  • Pancake
  • Burrito
  • Ramen
  • Taco
  • Biscuit
  • Chili
  • French Fry
  • Pepperoni
  • Cupcake
  • Noodle
  • Grits
  • Penne
  • Ziti
  • Chickpea (or Garbanzo)
  • Dumpling
  • Wonton
  • Butter
  • Olive
  • Lentil
  • Fritter
  • Reuben
  • Gumbo
tabby cat sitting on bed in funny position
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Harry Potter-Inspired Names for Cats

  • Ron
  • Harry
  • Fleur
  • Hagrid
  • Hedwig
  • Nimbus
  • Potter
  • Hufflepuff
  • Ravenclaw
  • Gryffindor
  • Slytherin
  • Tonks
  • Dumbledore

Book Character Names for Cats

  • Katniss (Hunger Games)
  • Sherlock (Sherlock Holmes)
  • Holmes (Sherlock Holmes)
  • Ramona (Ramona Quimby)
  • Milo (Catch 22)
  • Lancelot
  • Rooster (Annie)
  • Cheshire (Alice in Wonderland)
  • Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird)
  • Bennett (Pride and Prejudice)
  • Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird)
  • Huck (Tom Sawyer)
  • Finn (Tom Sawyer)
  • Willy (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)
  • Frodo
  • Gandalf 

Movie Character Names for Cats

  • Darth
  • Vadar
  • James
  • Bond
  • Han
  • Solo
  • Leia
  • Jack 
  • Sparrow
  • Indiana
  • Jones
  • Marty McFly
  • Toto
  • Elle (Woods)
  • C-3PO
  • R2-D2
  • Kirk
  • Dorothy
  • Glinda
  • Forrest
  • Gump
  • Shrek
  • Spock
  • Wallace
  • Gromit
  • Yoda
  • Rocky 

Cartoon Character Names for Cats

  • Bugs
  • Daffy
  • Tweety
  • Charlie (Brown)
  • Yogi
  • Felix
  • Shaggy
  • Scooby
  • Snoopy
  • Brian (Family Guy)
  • Wanda
  • Gary
  • Oscar
  • Elmo
  • Bert
  • Ernie
  • Kermit
  • Marmaduke
  • Clifford

Nature-Inspired Names for Cats

  • River
  • Rocky
  • Summit
  • Clover
  • Aspen
  • Birch
  • Brook
  • Cedar
  • Copper
  • Everest
  • Fern
  • Ivy
  • Willow
  • Misty
  • Ash
  • Reed
  • Snowy
  • Snowflake
  • Magnolia 
orange cat sitting like a meerkat
gray cat yawning
Left: Credit: Chris Winsor / Getty
Right: Credit: Andy Potthast / Getty

Drink-Inspired Names for Cats

  • Cosmo
  • Mojito
  • Latte
  • (Marga)Rita
  • Bacardi
  • Bud
  • Miller
  • Busch
  • Cristal 

Other Animal Names for Cats

  • Bear
  • Raven
  • Lupa/Lupo
  • Grizzly
  • Alpaca
  • Moose
  • Panther
  • Crow

Game of Thrones-Inspired Names for Cats

  • Arya
  • Stark
  • Lannister
  • Sansa
  • Drogo
  • Cersei
  • Theon
  • Joffrey
  • Brienne
  • Samwell
  • Hodor
  • Gilly
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