Celebrity Cat Names | Popular Male and Female Cat Names | Popular Male and Female Names

Introduction

Thinking about naming your cat after your favorite celeb? To say you're spoiled for choice is an understatement. From actors and musicians to athletes and politicians, you have tons of celebrity names to choose from.

We've sniffed out some of the best celebrity-inspired names for cats. Weird, wacky, plain, puntastic — we've covered all the bases. Keep reading to discover some unique celebrity cat names for your fur-baby.

Celebrity Cat Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Celebrity Cat Name

Kitty Purry

Kitty Purry was the beloved fur-baby of — you guessed it! — Katy Perry.

They say some things are meant to be, and the bond Katy shared with her cuddly tabby cat is one of those things. On social media, Katy shared the story of how they met, recalling a heavily pregnant Kitty Purry crawling through her then-boyfriend's window. Needless to say, it was love at first meow!

Kitty Purry went on to become one famous feline. She appeared in the music video for Katy's hit song "I Kissed a Girl" and served as the KatyCats' mascot. An inflatable likeness of Kitty Purry's face featured as part of the stage decor during the HelloKaty tour.

Sadly, Kitty Purry passed away in 2020 after being a loyal, loving companion to her human for 15 years. Katy's friends and family members shared stories of Kitty Purry's affectionate yet independent nature, remembering how the tabby would jump in their laps and purr loudly.

The cat love doesn't stop there. The pop star's fans call themselves KatyCats, a fitting moniker for the fanbase of a lifelong cat lover. Katy Perry's two perfumes, Purr and Meow, come in purple and lavender glass bottles shaped like cats. Katy also named one of the shades of her CoverGirl lipstick line after her fur-baby. Coincidentally, she told Vogue the Kitty Purry shade was her favorite.

Celebrity Cat Name Considerations

How do you choose the right celebrity-inspired cat name? We recommend taking some time to think about your favorite movies, TV shows, and musicians.

Then, decide whether you want something simple or special. Celebrity cat names like Paul (Newman), Gary (Oldman), and Norman (Reedus) won't raise any eyebrows. But if you really want to stand out and choose a wacky name, why not put a punny spin on your chosen celebrity? Hugh Catman, Henry Catvill, and Bill Purry are just a few examples.

Don't "furget" to consider your cat's temperament. Lucy Liu is a good choice for a feisty cat quick to draw her talons. Rebel (Wilson) fits the bill for a stubborn cat who never listens to you.

Male Celebrity Cat Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Prince A fitting name for regal cats and rockstars alike.
0	Hugh Catman "Pawfect" for a kitty with Wolverine-like talons.
0	Keanu A 2-for-1 reference to the famous actor and the Warner Bros. film
0	Norman Walking Dead star Norman Reedus says his cat is his "best friend".
0	Snoop Catt The famous rapper has 11 dogs and 2 Siamese cats named Frank Sinatra and Miles Dabus.
0	David Meowie "Cat People" is among David Bowie's many hit singles.
0	Sylvester Name your kitty for the Rocky star or the Looney Toons character.
0	Antonio For actor Antonio Banderas, who voiced Puss in Boots in Shrek 2.
0	Tomcat Hanks Can't get much more famous than the Forrest Gump star.
0	Henry Catvill A punny cat name that fans of The Witcher are sure to appreciate.
0	Benedict Cumbercat A winner for fans of Doctors Who and Strange alike.
0	Freddie Classic rock icon Freddie Mercury gave his cats their own Christmas stocking each year.
0	Morrissey The English singer is just as famous for his love of cats as he is for his music.
0	Iggy Pop This punk artist once saved a cat while on the set of Blood Orange.
0	Johnny Cash A furrific name for a "Mean-Eyed Cat".
0	Davy A sweet homage to the lead singer of The Monkees.
0	Joe Purry A punny twist on the name of Aerosmith's lead guitarist.
0	Ramone For the frontman of the Ramones, who once had a three-legged ginger cat.
0	Ringo Starr Who could "furget" the iconic pic of Ringo in a red coat posing next to a tabby?
0	Zappa Frank Zappa had a cat named Fighty Bitey and recorded a song called "Yo Cats".
0	Paul Famous actor Paul Newman created his own cat food line.
0	Drew Drew Carey, host of The Price is Right, ends the show telling viewers to spay/neuter.
0	Elton Among music legend Elton John's many hits is "Honky Cat".
0	Lionel Inspired by famous athlete Lionel Messi and can be shortened to Lion.
0	Macklemore The rapper's cat, Cairo, has his own Instagram!
0	Donald After Donald Glover, famous rapper and voice of Simba in the Lion King remake.
0	Bill Purry A spin on Bill Murray, who voiced Garfield in the 2004 film.
0	Bruno A "furrific" choice for Bruno Mars fans.
0	Gary Harry Potter star Gary Oldman has a cat named Soymilk.
0	Ron Purrlman Google "cats that look like Ron Perlman". You won't be disappointed.

Female Celebrity Cat Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Lucy Liu A cute name for a kitty with ninja-like reflexes.
0	Maggie Dame Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter, who transformed into a cat.
0	Rebel A gender-neutral name after the actress who voiced Jennyanydots in the movie "Cats".
0	Kat Dennings The "Two Broke Girls" star said she'd rather stay home with her cat than go to parties.
0	Eva Disney fans will love naming their kitty after Eva Gabor, who voiced Duchess in The Aristocats
0	Penelope For actress Penelope Cruz or Looney Toons cartoon cat Penelope Pussycat.
0	Opurrah A puntastic tribute to TV's favorite talk show host and philanthropist.
0	Thandie Westworld star Thandie Newton trained her cat to use the toilet during the COVID-19 lockdown.
0	Catty Couric Famous news anchor Katie Couric says she loves her "grandkitties"!
0	Angelina Jolie The movie-star mogul voiced Master Tigress in Kung Fu Panda.
0	Jessicat Biel Jessica Biel starred in 10 episodes of the animated series, Pete the Cat.
0	Eartha Kitty An homage to the accomplished singer and actress who played Catwoman in the '60s.
0	Bjork A ginger cat stars in Bjork's music video for "Triumph of a Heart"
0	Cher The singer loves sharing snaps of her cats on social media.
0	Jett In a 2018 interview, Joan Jett revealed she FaceTimes her 2 cats while out on the road.
0	Janis One of the most famous pictures of Janis Joplin shows a cat in her lap.
0	Dolly You'll find several pics of Dolly Parton holding cute kittens.
0	Ginger Pet parents who love Golden Age films staring Ginger Rogers will love this cat name.
0	Patti Patti Smith is famous for her love of animals, notably cats.
0	Dusty Springfield The British singer included her cat Nicholas in her will!
0	Meryl The iconic actress rehearsed her lines to her cat.
0	Miley Pop star Miley Cyrus is also a cat parent!
0	Beyonce Queen B. voiced Nala in the Lion King remake.
0	Zendaya Inspired by the talented actress and philanthropist.
0	Judi Dench The legendary actress played a lead role in "Cats".
0	Rita After British pop star Rita Ora.
0	Uzo Uzo Aduba starred in "Orange is the New Black" — the perfect name for a calico.
0	Kaley "Big Bang Theory" fans will love this name inspired by Kaley Cuoco, who plays Penny.
0	Dakota Dakota Fanning starred in "The Cat in the Hat".
0	Aubrey "Parks & Rec" star Aubrey Plaza voiced Grumpy Cat in a Christmas special.