Introduction
Suspect your new mouser is a little magical? Or may they remind you of a princess from a faraway land? Whatever the reason, there's plenty of reasons to name your new fur-baby after your favorite "furry tail."
From centuries-old classic tales to Disney reimaginings, fairy tales undoubtedly influenced your childhood and have produced some unique names. Take a walk down memory lane and pick one of the fairy tale cat names on this list for your new feline friend.
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Fairy Tale Inspired Cat Names Spotlight
Many of the most famous fairy tales ever penned were written by sibling writing duo Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The Brothers Grimm lived in Germany in the late 18th and early 19th century, when they wrote their famous collection of stories, Grimms' Fairy Tales.
The Brothers Grimm invented many of the most famous fairy tales ever written, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Hansel and Gretel. Their fairy tales are known around the world, with over 100 translations available.
While The Brothers Grimm's fairy tales are considered for children, many of their tales have a dark tone. For example, Hansel and Gretel features a cannibalistic witch, while Rumpelstiltskin is a tale of an imp attempting to take a girl's firstborn child in exchange for spinning straw into gold.
If you're a fan of the Brothers Grimm's classic fairy tales and your cat has a bit of a sinister streak, consider naming them after this world-famous writing duo.
Fairy Tale Inspired Cat Names Considerations
There are a few things you might want to consider if you plan on naming your new little lion after your favorite fairy tale character. You'll want to consider your fur-baby's appearance, personality, and temperament to pick the "purrfect" name.
For example, if you have a brave kitten that loves nothing more than climbing up as high as possible, then "Jack" from Jack and the Beanstalk might be the perfect namesake. Or, you might have a blonde kitten that has trouble getting comfortable. In which case, "Goldilocks" might be a fitting moniker.
There are plenty of unique and unusual fairy tale-themed cat names on this list, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding one that fits your feline. Or, just pick a fairy tale that means a lot to you and find a character's name that fits your fur-baby!
Male Fairy Tale Cat Names
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Jack
From Jack and the Beanstalk, for a brave kitten that loves to climb trees
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Pinocchio
A wooden puppet who can't tell a lie, for a kitten that looks guilty after getting into mischief
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Hansel
From the Brothers Grimm classic Hansel and Gretel, ideal if you've adopted brother and sister kittens
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Grimm
After the famous fairy tale writing duo the Brothers Grimm
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Gingerbread
A cute name for ginger tom, inspired by The Gingerbread Man
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Geppetto
Pinocchio's father and maker from the classic Italian fairy tale
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Prince
For a kitten that's your fairy tale prince
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Lucifer
The Tremaine family's black cat in Disney's Cinderella, ideal for any troublemaking tiger
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Rumpelstiltskin
Adopted an impish kitten? Name them after Rumpelstiltskin
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Beast
Fitting for a fluffy wild fur-child, inspired by Beauty and the Beast
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Phillip
The name of the prince in Disney's adaptation of Sleeping Beauty
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Figaro
The name of Geppetto's cat in Disney's Pinocchio, perfect for a gray and white kitten
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Aladdin
After the Middle-Eastern fairy tale hero, suitable for an Egyptian Mau
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Doc
The leader of the dwarfs in Disney's adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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Tom Thumb
Fitting for the runt of the litter, inspired by The History of Tom Thumb, one of the first English fairy tales ever published
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Cheshire
After the cheeky Cheshire Cat from Alice and Wonderland
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Robin
After English folk fairy tale hero Robin Hood
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Boots
Inspired by Puss in Boots and a fun name for a cat with boot-like markings
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Rajah
From Disney's Aladdin, for a feisty feline with a tiger-striped coat
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Henry
After the servant from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Frog Prince
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Mouse
After the Three Blind Mice, an ironic name for your feline friend
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Midas
Fitting for a kitten with a golden fur, from The Golden Touch of King Midas
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Kai
After one of the main characters of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale The Snow Queen
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Aslan
After Aslan, the King of Narnia, fitting for the little lion in your life
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Simba
The lead lion from Disney's modern fairy tale classic The Lion King
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Grumpy
One of the seven dwarfs, perfect for any moody mouser
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Quasimodo
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, for a kitten that loves to arch their back
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Jiminy
After Jiminy Cricket from Disney's version of Pinocchio, for the kitten with a spring in their step
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Charming
After the prince in Cinderella, for a charismatic kitten
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Hook
After Captain Hook from Peter Pan, for a kitty with sharp claws
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Female Fairy Tale Cat Names
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Cinderella
For a cute kitten that's the belle of the ball
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Snow
After Snow White, for a female feline as white as snow
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Ariel
From the Disney adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Little Mermaid
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Gretel
From the Brothers Grimm's Hansel and Gretel, ideal names for sibling kittens
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Goldilocks
A fitting name for a blonde kitten that's fussy about where they sleep
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Red
For a small cat with red fur, after Little Red Riding Hood
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Rapunzel
For a kitten with long blonde fur
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Beauty
Ideal for the prettiest kitty you've ever seen, inspired by Beauty and the Beast
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Aurora
The name of Sleeping Beauty in Disney's adaptation of the classic fairy tale
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Pea
A cute name inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea
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Wendy
After Wendy Darling, one of the main characters in Peter Pan
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Thumbelina
Suitable for a diminutive female feline, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen classic
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Alice
After Alice from Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland
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Belle
Beauty's name in Disney's adaptation of Beauty of the Beast
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Tinker Bell
For the feisty pixie purring pal in your life
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Marian
After Maid Marian, a main character in the legend of Robin Hood
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Dorothy
After the main character from the modern American fairy tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Jasmine
After the plucky princess from classic Middle Eastern fairy tale Aladdin
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Baby Bear
An adorable name for any fuzzy fur-baby, inspired by The Three Bears fairy tale
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Jill
After Jill from the classic English fairy tale nursery rhyme Jack and Jill
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Piper
After the fairy tale poem the Pied Piper of Hamelin, for a feline that follows you everywhere you go
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Gothel
After the evil sorceress who cuts off Rapunzel's hair, for a kitten with a wicked streak
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Gerda
One of the main characters from the Hans Cristian Andersen fairy tale The Snow Queen
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Ducky
A adorable name for your little lion, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling
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Nala
A popular cat name taken from Disney's modern fairy tale The Lion King
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Esmerelda
The protagonist of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Pixie
A excellent name for any mischievous mouser
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Mulan
After legendary Chinese warrior princess Mulan, a great name for any kitten that doesn't back down from a fight
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Daria
The princess' name in the animated adaptation of The Princess and the Pea
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Briar
After Briar Rose, the name of Sleeping Beauty in the Brothers Grimm's version of the fairy tale
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Written by Adam Lee-Smith
Published: 09/16/2022, edited: 09/16/2022
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