20 Best Boy Cat Names
Bengal cat at homeSo you've got a boy cat, but the cat is missing something major: a name. There are so many directions you could go here.
You could go cute. You could go creative. You could pick a funny cat name inspired by the color of his fur, his personality or both.
To get you started, here are 20 of the best boy cat names ever. Which is your favorite?
Blue
!['Blue' Funny Cat Name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/blue-funny-cat-name/6Jc1Yd_l4PPiBU_IzltUPw_O1yM=/535x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/92/60/92608b25aa1f405aa3a1642f9acb0bbf.jpeg)
This one's super popular for kitties with blue eyes. The coat of gray cats is often labeled as "blue," so this works well for them, too.
Felix
!['Felix' Boy Cat Name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/felix-boy-cat-name/7S2RM7y5kgZgpVWXSAvWABqTLJ8=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/cb/19/cb19b87609324033b6cab5d1aacc9735.jpeg)
Felix the Cat is the oldest animated cat in the books, making this a popular black and white boy cat name.
Garfield
![Cute kitten name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/cute-kitten-name/PRK59E8zUaF4T2fhEOokMvT-nI4=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/f3/e7/f3e7920c720e46b6b6bf81a4f9b3ffdf.jpeg)
Everyone knows Garfield. If you love spaghetti, this orange boy cat name is a solid pick. Note: Feeding spaghetti to real cats is still not advised.
Leo
![Cute kitten in a tunnel](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/cute-kitten-in-a-tunnel/QdZnw2yH8tVCRa6hXqwVk7-hYRc=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/2f/cb/2fcbf61cbd2e424cba40da3e770193f4.jpeg)
Lions are often named Leo, and what are cats if not tiny lions?
Loki
!['Loki' Boy Cat Name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/loki-boy-cat-name/vco6SqqxAePc-gcInyoFbwfk9yw=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/e0/45/e045f2afa5e147d69776ccea74095a38.jpeg)
Did you know Loki is the god of mischief in Norse mythology? If you've ever met a cat, you get why this is one of the best boy kitten names.
Pro tip: Don't put any glasses near the edge of the counter once you bring home little Loki. They will die.
Louie
![Closeup of a black cat](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/closeup-of-a-black-cat/jxoOtHIeEmI4OOSsbhIYqQwKGSg=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/a4/e7/a4e77e74fb2243d88cbbde44b3057272.jpeg)
Remember the movie "Princess Diaries"? Anne Hathaway's character has a cat named Fat Louie.
Miso
!['Miso' Funny cat name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/miso-funny-cat-name/Nrrb9yfm3qhcSIbVj0bpA_LyFyI=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/4b/1a/4b1a46a6c3f0478f84a95668e1dab29f.jpeg)
How can you not love boy cat names inspired by soup?
Mouse
!['Mouse' as a funny cat name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/mouse-as-a-funny-cat-name/UFQGdIPYkaBk1E6POEnfAd5qy6w=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/df/13/df130005c8924fcebf974ad3b3ccb816.jpeg)
Ah, the irony. Ironic cat names are the best, aren't they?
Mr. Bigglesworth
![Black and white cat](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/black-and-white-cat/baqgw5EEjVfcP66lsMV7wsEv8lM=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/de/79/de79d24128f0470bbeb7190d060f3256.jpeg)
When Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset, people die. This funny boy cat name only makes sense if you're an Austin Powers fan.
Oliver
![Little kitten playing](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/little-kitten-playing/dvQ2xSNWaeCiN-DJQXYComP4cwQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/6d/38/6d38e3bc18844209ba316b9b39c5fe2c.jpeg)
What a classic male cat name. For some reason, this is one of the most popular orange boy cat names around.
Oreo
!['Oreo' funny cat name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/oreo-funny-cat-name/5DYuPKY2vPat86qQDyDn7wgcwm0=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/b1/ee/b1ee63eef83f4a53a0e94a0daaba9da4.jpeg)
Oreo is the gold standard of black and white cat names. Can you even have a black and white cat without considering it?
Percy
![Unique Male Cat Name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/unique-male-cat-name/2Ic9fQy94_1t6o1hQndEP10q1ok=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/00/ec/00ec98caa26d49c3b08c68e49e5d1630.jpeg)
You're going to hate us for this one. Just wait for it. What if you named your cat Purr-cy? It's the best boy cat name for dads.
Salem
![Tabby cat](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/tabby-cat/pD5JyxtUntheBOiTkv6Ez95o5D0=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/04/5e/045e3116ceda47a8973d2117b49090ff.jpeg)
Another black boy cat name inspired by pop culture. Salem was the name of the (very) sarcastic cat in the Disney series "Sabrina the Teenage Witch."
**Sammy**
There's nothing spicy about Sammy. It's one of the sweetest, best boy cat names you can find, especially for a lovable, plump pile of fluff.
Shadow
![Cool cat names](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/cool-cat-names/wAnzEnyFu-ZfUmxY0rvmygKAYXw=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/fe/ae/feae66a2825c4ccabb15013c4c72eeda.jpeg)
Hasn't everyone met a black cat named Shadow?
Simba
![Ginger cat name](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/ginger-cat-name/oqlMBNlgzNqOZdnWP8VLNI1s0sA=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/40/83/4083da3cda4c4a939d938fa6619e0ff8.jpeg)
The more your cat resembles a baby lion, the more you should consider naming him Simba.
Smokey
![Meow](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/meow/RDUDZKnwV5ONsegfOndU4HFDjUQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/4f/f4/4ff4f3b96aeb41fc99f746ddfe0cae05.jpeg)
This is the best male cat name for cats with gray fur and orange or yellow eyes. It's like having a kitty made of fire and smoke.
Snowball
![Cute little red cat](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/cute-little-red-cat/bkg9AlUbylNnNOIMQspCztI0bgw=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/94/d1/94d1c3613d0946fea10cf53af0de80a8.jpeg)
What better white cat name can you find, honestly? The fluffier the cat, the better it is.
Tiger
![Playful kitten](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/playful-kitten/HqaqiwRVst-5td1IYI1GI0X4ZAY=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/e4/39/e439f6ddcc354dd6b7733ce750aa437c.jpeg)
Tiger is one of the most popular names for striped boy cats. It works well for Bengals, too. If you're a fan of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger is an endearing alternative.