Cat Names that Start with C

Introduction

Picking the "purrfect" name for your tiny tiger is a big deal. Your little lion could be with you for over 15 years, so choosing a moniker that won't get old is essential. If you're looking for a cutesy cat name beginning with "C", you've come to the right place! From Coconut to Chester, check out these cat names starting with "C".

Cat Names that Start with C Spotlight

Featured Cat Name that Starts with C

Crookshanks

(Harry Potter spoilers ahead!)

New pet parents looking for a magical name for their feline friend that reminds them of their childhood will love Crookshanks. Any diehard Potterhead won't be able to resist naming their latest little lion after Hermione's pet cat.

Crookshanks first appears in the third book, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", when Hermione purchases him from Magical Menagerie on Diagon Alley. Hermione buys Crookshanks out of pity when she's told nobody wants him due to his smushed face and odd behavior.

Played by a ginger Himalayan cat, Crookshanks is actually half-Kneazle. Kneazles are magical beasts similar to cats that can sense untrustworthy individuals. Crookshanks plays a key role in the plot of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", sniffing out Peter Pettigrew in his Animagus form.

Cat Names that Start with C Considerations

Think your new kitten looks like a Charlie? Or maybe you have alliterative names for all your fur-babies? For whatever reason you're naming your cat a name something beginning with "C", there are a few things to consider. To pick the perfect name, consider your cat's name and "purrsonality".

For example, if you have a pure white cat who loves to sneak up and give you a fright, then Casper might be a fitting name. Or, if you have a cuddly sweet kitty who loves to curl up on your lap while you sip tea, then Chai might make the perfect moniker.

That said, as long as you pick a name that means something to you and will suit your tiny tiger at all stages of their life, you can't go wrong!

Love a name that's not on our list? Scroll down to the bottom of this page to share your cat's name with us!

Male Cat Names that Start with C

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Chester A name originating from England that means "fortress".
1	Coal A suitable name for a fiery feline whose fur is as black as coal.
0	Charlie One of the most popular cat names, meaning "free man."
0	Crumpet A popular breakfast snack in Britain, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.
0	Cheddar A strong English cheese and a cute name for a cream-colored kitty.
0	Casper The perfect name for the ghostly white cat in your life.
0	Christopher A common name that means the "bearer of Christ".
0	Cosmo For an adorable kitten that's out of this world.
0	Cotton A great name for a pure white kitten with super soft fur.
0	Chowder Chowder fits any cat with a fondness for fish.
0	Cameron A name of Scottish origin that means "crooked nose" or "crooked river".
0	Cap Short for Captain, for the cat that runs your house.
0	Caesar A title used for Roman emperors — perfect for a kingly kitty.
0	Clifford They may not be a big red dog, but Clifford is still a great name for any kitten.
0	Custard A thick pastry cream, Custard is an adorable name for a cream-colored kitten.
0	Cheetah Does your cat have non-stop zoomies? Then name them Cheetah.
0	Church Short for "Churchill". Also the cat's name in Stephen King's "Pet Sematary".
0	Chandler After your favorite character from the hit 90s sitcom "Friends".
0	Chewie If your cat is super fluffy, name them after your favorite Star Wars character, Chewbacca.
0	Capone Think your cat's the mob boss of your local clowder? Then call them Capone.
0	Clawed Pet parents who love puns should call their cat Clawed instead of Claude.
0	Chance If your cat regularly tests the myth that they have nine lives, call them Chance.
0	Cash Any country music lover will want to name their new kitten Cash.
0	Connor An ironic name that's thought to mean "lover of hounds" in Gaelic.
0	Cairo Tap into your cat's Egyptian roots and name them Cairo.
0	Cain If you have the coolest cat on the corner, Cain is the "purrfect" choice..
0	Casino Another name that's ideal for a cat that likes to test if they have nine lives.
0	Che If your cat's a bit of a rebel, name them Che.
0	Calzone Pizza-loving pet parents will find Calzone the perfect name for their new kitten.
0	Chaos Cats can be a handful, and Chaos is the ideal name for an out-of-control kitten.

Female Cat Names that Start with C

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Cleo Cleo can be short for Cleopatra and is great if your cat acts like an Egyptian queen.
0	Cinnamon If you love sweet treats, call your brown tabby Cinnamon.
0	Cassie Short for Cassandra and means "shine upon mankind" — excellent if your cat is a shining light in your life.
0	Coconut "Purrfect" for a white cat and can be shortened to Coco.
0	Cayenne If your kitten is a little spicy, name them Cayenne.
0	Catherine Why not be witty and name your new kitten, Cat? Cat is also the name of Holly Golightly's kitty in "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
0	Cali An uncommon cat name that means "beautiful" or "fair".
0	Clover Is your cat your lucky charm? Then why not name them Clover?
0	Chloe A common and pretty name that means "blooming" in Greek.
0	Coral If your cat's eyes are as blue as the sea, name them Coral.
0	Candy If your cat is just the sweetest little critter, name them Candy.
0	Chai Tea lovers looking for an unusual name will love calling their cat Chai.
0	Cruella If your cat can't stand dogs, name them Cruella.
0	Cardi Use your favorite rapper as your cat's namesake and call them Cardi.
0	Charlotte A French/English name and the feminine version of "Charles".
0	Countess Has your cat got fangs like a vampire? Then name them Countess.
0	Chicory A cutesy and distinctive name that means a flower with light blue petals.
0	Cuddle An excellent name for any cat that won't get off your lap.
0	Cher Do you believe in life after love? Then call your cat Cher.
0	Charm A fitting name for a black cat that would make a great witch's familiar.
0	Champagne If your kitten loves the finer things in life, name them Champagne.
0	Capri An island off Italy, Capri is also a unique name for your new fur-baby.
0	Cashmere Has your kitten got the softest fur? Then name them Cashmere.
0	Connie Short for Constance or Conchita, Connie means "steadfast" or "knowledgeable".
0	Cherry A superb name for a loving, upbeat kitten, Cherry means "darling" or "dear one".
0	Chica Chica means "girl" in Spanish and is a cute name for any kitten.
0	Chanel Inspired by the French fashion house, Chanel is a great name for a classy kitten.
0	Coco Why not go the extra mile and name your elegant kitten Coco Chanel?
0	Cara An unusual yet pretty name, Cara means "friend" or "beloved" in Irish.
0	Celeste If your kitten is a little angel, call them Celeste.