Choosing the perfect name for your new feline friend can be a real head-scratcher, right? Itâs like trying to pick a favorite star in the sky â there are just so many options!Â
But, hey, have you ever thought about cat names from movies? Itâs a goldmine of inspiration. Itâs like having a cat with a name with a story, with a character, with a little Hollywood magic.
From the adventurous âSimbaâ to the mysterious âSalemâ, these names arenât just labels; they carry the essence of the characters weâve loved on screen.Â
Itâs a fun twist, isnât it? Giving your cat a name thatâs not unique but also has a sprinkle of cinematic charm.Â
Famous Cat Names From Movies
Step into the spotlight with your feline friend by choosing a name from the glamorous world of movie cats. These names, inspired by iconic feline characters, bring a touch of cinematic flair to your petâs personality.
- Jonesy (from âAlienâ)
- Toulouse (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Berlioz (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Marie (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Mr. Bigglesworth (from âAustin Powersâ)
- Buttercup (from âThe Hunger Gamesâ)
- Goose (from âCaptain Marvelâ)
- Snowbell (from âStuart Littleâ)
- Sassy (from âHomeward Boundâ)
- Binx (from âHocus Pocusâ)
- Figaro (from âPinocchioâ)
- Lucifer (from âCinderellaâ)
- Duchess (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Thomas OâMalley (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Rufus (from âThe Rescuersâ)
- Si and Am (from âLady and the Trampâ)
- Oliver (from âOliver & Companyâ)
- Milo (from âMilo and Otisâ)
- Garfield (from âGarfieldâ)
- Azrael (from âThe Smurfsâ)
- Salem (from âSabrina the Teenage Witchâ)
- Crookshanks (from âHarry Potterâ)
- Orion (from âMen in Blackâ)
- Jiji (from âKikiâs Delivery Serviceâ)
- Cheshire Cat (from âAlice in Wonderlandâ)
- Gwendolyn (from âA Street Cat Named Bobâ)
- Tao (from âThe Incredible Journeyâ)
- Pyewacket (from âBell, Book and Candleâ)
- Ulysses (from âInside Llewyn Davisâ)
- Smudge (from âThe Secret Life of Petsâ)
Funny Movie Cat Names
Dive into the world of laughter and whiskers with these hilarious movie-inspired cat names. Perfect for your comical kitty, each name is a nod to some of the funniest moments in film history.
- Furball Focker (from âMeet the Fockersâ)
- Purrlock Holmes (from âSherlock Holmesâ)
- Meowrmaid (from âSplashâ)
- Catrick Swayze (from âDirty Dancingâ)
- Whisker Biscuit (from âTalladega Nightsâ)
- Clawed Van Damme (from any Jean-Claude Van Damme movie)
- Pawsanova (from âCasanovaâ)
- Fuzz Lightyear (from âToy Storyâ)
- Gigglesworth (from âAustin Powersâ)
- Hiss Pratt (from âGuardians of the Galaxyâ)
- Meowly Cyrus (from âHannah Montana: The Movieâ)
- Catniss Everclean (from âThe Hunger Gamesâ)
- Leonardo DiCatrio (from âTitanicâ)
- Hairy Potter (from âHarry Potterâ)
- Purrminator (from âThe Terminatorâ)
- Chewfurca (from âStar Warsâ)
- Feline Dion (from âTitanicâ)
- Meowcolm X (from âMalcolm Xâ)
- Cat Damon (from âThe Martianâ)
- Sir Purrce Brosnan (from âJames Bondâ)
- Kitty Galore (from âJames Bondâ)
- The Great Catsby (from âThe Great Gatsbyâ)
- Meowster Miyagi (from âThe Karate Kidâ)
- Cat Winslet (from âTitanicâ)
- Brad Kitt (from âFight Clubâ)
- Angelina Whiskerlie (from âMr. & Mrs. Smithâ)
- Oprah Whisker (from âThe Color Purpleâ)
- Meowgellan (from âThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desertâ)
- Catpernicus (from âA Beautiful Mindâ)
- Furiosa (from âMad Max: Fury Roadâ)
Disney Movie-Inspired Cat Names
Embrace the magic of Disney with your feline friend by choosing a name thatâs as enchanting as the movies themselves. These Disney-inspired names are perfect for cats with a flair for the whimsical and the wonderful.
- Simba (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Nala (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Rajah (from âAladdinâ)
- Mufasa (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Scar (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Bagheera (from âThe Jungle Bookâ)
- Shere Khan (from âThe Jungle Bookâ)
- Yzma (from âThe Emperorâs New Grooveâ)
- Dinah (from âAlice in Wonderlandâ)
- Figaro (from âPinocchioâ)
- Duchess (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Toulouse (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Berlioz (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Marie (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Oliver (from âOliver & Companyâ)
- Sarabi (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Kiara (from âThe Lion King IIâ)
- Kovu (from âThe Lion King IIâ)
- Vitani (from âThe Lion King IIâ)
- Zazu (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Flit (from âPocahontasâ)
- Meeko (from âPocahontasâ)
- Percy (from âPocahontasâ)
- Lucifer (from âCinderellaâ)
- Cheshire (from âAlice in Wonderlandâ)
- Mittens (from âBoltâ)
- Rufus (from âThe Rescuersâ)
- Figaro (from âPinocchioâ)
- Cleo (from âPinocchioâ)
- Felicia (from âThe Great Mouse Detectiveâ)
Superhero Movie-Inspired Cat Names
Unleash your catâs inner hero with names inspired by the thrilling world of superhero movies. These names are perfect for cats who leap, dash, and save the day in their adorable ways.
- Stark (from âIron Manâ)
- Thor (from âThorâ)
- Loki (from âThorâ)
- Banner (from âThe Hulkâ)
- Natasha (from âBlack Widowâ)
- TâChalla (from âBlack Pantherâ)
- Shuri (from âBlack Pantherâ)
- Groot (from âGuardians of the Galaxyâ)
- Rocket (from âGuardians of the Galaxyâ)
- Drax (from âGuardians of the Galaxyâ)
- Gamora (from âGuardians of the Galaxyâ)
- Nebula (from âGuardians of the Galaxyâ)
- Mantis (from âGuardians of the Galaxyâ)
- Peter (from âSpider-Manâ)
- Miles (from âSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseâ)
- Gwen (from âSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseâ)
- Diana (from âWonder Womanâ)
- Clark (from âSupermanâ)
- Bruce (from âBatmanâ)
- Selina (from âCatwomanâ)
- Barry (from âThe Flashâ)
- Arthur (from âAquamanâ)
- Mera (from âAquamanâ)
- Cyborg (from âJustice Leagueâ)
- Logan (from âWolverineâ)
- Xavier (from âX-Menâ)
- Ororo (from âX-Menâ)
- Erik (from âX-Menâ)
- Jean (from âX-Menâ)
- Raven (from âX-Menâ)
Cat Names Inspired by Famous Movie Mice
Flip the script with a playful twist by naming your cat after a famous movie mouse. These names, inspired by the most memorable mice in film, add a touch of whimsy and fun to your felineâs persona.
- Mickey (from âMickey Mouseâ)
- Minnie (from âMinnie Mouseâ)
- Jerry (from âTom and Jerryâ)
- Fievel (from âAn American Tailâ)
- Despereaux (from âThe Tale of Despereauxâ)
- Gus (from âCinderellaâ)
- Jaq (from âCinderellaâ)
- Bianca (from âThe Rescuersâ)
- Bernard (from âThe Rescuersâ)
- Timothy (from âDumboâ)
- Speedy (from âSpeedy Gonzalesâ)
- Remy (from âRatatouilleâ)
- Emile (from âRatatouilleâ)
- Pinky (from âPinky and the Brainâ)
- Brain (from âPinky and the Brainâ)
- Mrs. Brisby (from âThe Secret of NIMHâ)
- Basil (from âThe Great Mouse Detectiveâ)
- Dawson (from âThe Great Mouse Detectiveâ)
- Olivia (from âThe Great Mouse Detectiveâ)
- Fidget (from âThe Great Mouse Detectiveâ)
- Roquefort (from âThe Aristocatsâ)
- Scabbers (from âHarry Potterâ)
- Nicodemus (from âThe Secret of NIMHâ)
- Stuart (from âStuart Littleâ)
- Snowbell (from âStuart Littleâ)
- Reepicheep (from âThe Chronicles of Narniaâ)
- Squeak (from âGarfieldâ)
- Nibbles (from âTom and Jerryâ)
- Danger Mouse (from âDanger Mouseâ)
- Gadget (from âChip ân Dale: Rescue Rangersâ)
Cat Names Inspired by Harry Potter
Cast a spell of charm and whimsy on your cat with names inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. These names, drawn from J.K. Rowlingâs enchanting universe, are perfect for cats with a mystical and adventurous spirit.
- Albus (from âAlbus Dumbledoreâ)
- Minerva (from âMinerva McGonagallâ)
- Severus (from âSeverus Snapeâ)
- Sirius (from âSirius Blackâ)
- Luna (from âLuna Lovegoodâ)
- Bellatrix (from âBellatrix Lestrangeâ)
- Dobby (from âDobby the House Elfâ)
- Hagrid (from âRubeus Hagridâ)
- Hermione (from âHermione Grangerâ)
- Draco (from âDraco Malfoyâ)
- Neville (from âNeville Longbottomâ)
- Ginny (from âGinny Weasleyâ)
- Fred (from âFred Weasleyâ)
- George (from âGeorge Weasleyâ)
- Percy (from âPercy Weasleyâ)
- Fleur (from âFleur Delacourâ)
- Cedric (from âCedric Diggoryâ)
- Viktor (from âViktor Krumâ)
- Cho (from âCho Changâ)
- Padfoot (from âSirius Blackâs nicknameâ)
- Moony (from âRemus Lupinâs nicknameâ)
- Wormtail (from âPeter Pettigrewâs nicknameâ)
- Prongs (from âJames Potterâs nicknameâ)
- Crookshanks (from âHermione Grangerâs Catâ)
- Norbert (from âNorbert the Dragonâ)
- Fluffy (from âFluffy the Three-Headed Dogâ)
- Aragog (from âAragog the Spiderâ)
- Buckbeak (from âBuckbeak the Hippogriffâ)
- Nagini (from âNagini the Snakeâ)
- Fawkes (from âFawkes the Phoenixâ)
Animated Movie-Inspired Cat Names
Let your catâs personality shine with names inspired by beloved characters from animated movies. These playful and imaginative names are perfect for cats who bring the same joy and wonder as our favorite animated heroes and heroines.
- Woody (from âToy Storyâ)
- Buzz (from âToy Storyâ)
- Nemo (from âFinding Nemoâ)
- Dory (from âFinding Nemoâ)
- Shrek (from âShrekâ)
- Fiona (from âShrekâ)
- Puss (from âPuss in Bootsâ)
- Elsa (from âFrozenâ)
- Anna (from âFrozenâ)
- Olaf (from âFrozenâ)
- Sven (from âFrozenâ)
- Moana (from âMoanaâ)
- Maui (from âMoanaâ)
- Tiana (from âThe Princess and the Frogâ)
- Naveen (from âThe Princess and the Frogâ)
- Rapunzel (from âTangledâ)
- Flynn (from âTangledâ)
- Merida (from âBraveâ)
- Sulley (from âMonsters, Inc.â)
- Mike (from âMonsters, Inc.â)
- Boo (from âMonsters, Inc.â)
- Simba (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Timon (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Pumbaa (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Scar (from âThe Lion Kingâ)
- Kuzco (from âThe Emperorâs New Grooveâ)
- Kronk (from âThe Emperorâs New Grooveâ)
- Po (from âKung Fu Pandaâ)
- Tigress (from âKung Fu Pandaâ)
- Bambi (from âBambiâ)
Horror Movie-Inspired Cat Names
Embrace the spooky side of cinema with cat names inspired by iconic horror movies. Perfect for cats with a mysterious or mischievous streak, these names are a nod to the thrilling and chilling characters of the horror genre.
- Freddy (from âA Nightmare on Elm Streetâ)
- Jason (from âFriday the 13thâ)
- Michael (from âHalloweenâ)
- Carrie (from âCarrieâ)
- Regan (from âThe Exorcistâ)
- Samara (from âThe Ringâ)
- Jigsaw (from âSawâ)
- Leatherface (from âThe Texas Chainsaw Massacreâ)
- Pinhead (from âHellraiserâ)
- Chucky (from âChildâs Playâ)
- Annabelle (from âAnnabelleâ)
- Norman (from âPsychoâ)
- Damien (from âThe Omenâ)
- Pennywise (from âItâ)
- Lestat (from âInterview with the Vampireâ)
- Selene (from âUnderworldâ)
- Blade (from âBladeâ)
- Ash (from âThe Evil Deadâ)
- Ripley (from âAlienâ)
- Ghostface (from âScreamâ)
- Hannibal (from âThe Silence of the Lambsâ)
- Clarice (from âThe Silence of the Lambsâ)
- Krueger (from âA Nightmare on Elm Streetâ)
- Bates (from âPsychoâ)
- Elvira (from âElvira: Mistress of the Darkâ)
- Buffy (from âBuffy the Vampire Slayerâ)
- Dexter (from âDexterâ)
- Gomez (from âThe Addams Familyâ)
- Morticia (from âThe Addams Familyâ)
- Lurch (from âThe Addams Familyâ)
What role do Movies have played in Cat naming?
Exploring the realm of cat naming, itâs amazing to observe the influence that films have had on this artistic endeavor. Letâs investigate how:
Reflecting Personality and AppearanceÂ
Ever noticed how some cats just seem like a âSimbaâ or a âGarfieldâ? Movies often inspire names that match a catâs personality or looks. For instance, a regal cat might be named âMufasaâ, while a mischievous one could be âLokiâ. Itâs like finding a character that mirrors your catâs traits.
Tribute to Favorite MoviesÂ
Naming your cat after a movie character is like wearing a fan t-shirt but way cooler. Itâs a nod to your favorite films. Got a cat named âDumbledoreâ? Youâre a Harry Potter fan. Itâs a fun way to show what movies you love.
Conversation Starters
âWhy did you name your cat âYodaâ?â This question can kick off interesting chats. Movie-inspired names are great icebreakers. They can lead to conversations about movies, characters, and why you chose that name. Itâs a way to connect with other movie and cat lovers.
Expressing Creativity
Choosing a movie-inspired name is a creative process. Itâs like picking the perfect costume for your cat. Itâs fun, imaginative, and personal. It shows that you put thought into naming your furry friend, making the name special.
Celebrating the Cat-Owner BondÂ
You can deepen your bond with your cat by naming it after a movie character. Itâs a name you chose based on something you love. Every time you call your cat, itâs a reminder of that connection. Itâs not just a name; itâs a shared story.
Enhancing the Joy of Cat OwnershipÂ
Letâs face it, naming your cat is one of the fun parts of being a cat owner. A movie-inspired name adds an extra layer of joy and entertainment. Itâs not just a pet; itâs a character in your lifeâs story. Isnât that a delightful thought?