Video Game Inspired Cat Names | Popular Male and Female Cat Names | Popular Male and Female Names

Introduction

Whether you're searching for an unusual name or for a nostalgic moniker that reminds you of your childhood, video games provide the perfect inspiration for naming the latest addition to your family. Over the past year, video games have become increasingly popular. They are now a more profitable industry than cinema and sport in North America combined, turning a once niche industry into a cultural gamechanger. Check out this list of characters from some of the most popular video games of all time and find a fitting name for your new feline friend.

Video Game Inspired Cat Names Spotlight

Video Game Inspired Cat Name Considerations

There's a lot to consider when picking the "pawfect" name for your new feline. When choosing a name from this list, try to match the character to your cat's appearance and personality. For example, you might want to name a female cat with black fur that loves to climb after Faith from Mirror's Edge. Or, if your cat has tan fur with a big bushy tail, you might want to name them after Tales from Sonic the Hedgehog. That being said, most of the names on this list are suitable for all kittens, so feel free to pick a character from your favorite game regardless of your feline's appearance and personality!

Male Video Game Inspired Cat Names Spotlight

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Ryu (Street Fighter) The perfect name for a kitten that packs a punch.
0	Geralt (The Witcher) Protagonist Geralt is a great namesake for a white kitten that loves to hunt.
0	Link (The Legend of Zelda) You can't go wrong naming your feline after one of the most iconic game characters of all time, Link.
0	Meowth (Pokemon) Any Pokefan will love naming their kitten after Meowth.
0	Raymond (Animal Crossing) Animal Crossing has tons of great names for your cat, and one of the best is new fan favorite Raymond.
0	Marcus (Gears of War) The gruff, die-hard protagonist from the Gears of War franchise, Marcus is sure to fit any rugged little lion.
0	Dutch (Red Dead Redemption) Red Dead's dastardly antagonist Dutch is a fun name for your crafty kitten.
0	Ezio (Assassin's Creed) Ezio is a fitting name for any kitten you don't see coming.
0	Crash (Crash Bandicoot) Does your kitten keep knocking over your stuff? Then name them Crash.
0	Ghost (Destiny) These small, sentient robots from Destiny are the perfect namesake for a silent stalking kitty.
0	Kratos (God of War) For any cat that leaves a trail of destruction in their wake.
0	Dogmeat (Fallout) Looking for an ironic name? Call your cat Dogmeat after the dog follower from the Fallout franchise.
0	Nathan (Uncharted) A fitting name for any cat that loves an adventure.
0	Sans (Undertale) Iconic character Sans serves as a unique name inspiration for your new feline friend.
0	Trico (The Last Guardian) For anyone who thought the cat/bird/dog/deer creature from The Last Guardian was just the cutest.
0	Yoshi (Mario) Any character from Mario is a great namesake, and there are few more adorable than Yoshi.
0	Cloud (Final Fantasy VII) Another game with plenty of unique names, protagonist Cloud is one of the best namesakes and suits a white or gray kitten.
0	Alvina (Dark Souls) The leader of the Forest Hunters and one of the few cat characters on this list.
0	Kirby (Kirby) For a fluffy cat that will eat anything.
0	Banjo (Banjo-Kazooie) Banjo is a fun name for your new little honey bear.
0	Leon (Resident Evil) Fans of horror will love naming their kitten after Leon of Resident Evil fame.
0	Spyro (Spyro the Dragon) Naming your kitten after fire-breathing protagonist Spyro the Dragon is sure to bring up some childhood nostalgia.
0	Dante (Devil May Cry) Think your cat might be demon spawn? Then name them after Dante.
0	Manny (Grim Fandango) Manny from cult classic Grim Fandango is a fun and simple namesake for your feline.
0	Tales (Sonic the Hedgehog) Does your tan-colored cat have a big bushy tail? Then name them after Sonic best bud, Tales!
0	Blinx (Blinx: The Time Sweeper) One of few cat protagonists in video games and a throwback to your childhood.
0	Gordon (Half-Life) One of the most iconic protagonists of the late '90s and still a firm favorite among fans.
0	Pit (Kid Icarus) Protagonist from the 1986 platformer Kid Icarus, Pit is a cute, no-nonsense name for your kitten.
0	Duke (Duke Nukem) There were few games funnier in the early 90s than Duke Nukem, and Duke will make a great name for anybody who loved this ridiculous first-person shooter.
0	Daxter (Jak and Daxter) Titular otter/weasel hybrid Daxter is a unique name for any tiny tiger.

Female Video Game Inspired Cat Names Spotlight

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) There are few female video game characters more iconic adventure-seeking archeologist Lara Croft.
0	Samus (Metroid) The original female video game protagonist, Samus is an excellent name for any female feline.
0	Peach (Mario) Ideal for any Nintendo fan with an adorable kitten that's always getting into trouble.
0	Ellie (The Last of Us) A modern-day classic heroine, Ellie is the perfect name for your strong, independent kitten.
0	Cortana (Halo) Anybody who's a massive Halo fan will want to name their little lion after AI character Cortana.
0	Junko (Danganronpa) Name your stylish kitten after the Ultimate Fashionista, Junko!
0	Astrid (Elder Scrolls: Skyrim) There are tons of fitting names in Skyrim, and one of the best namesakes is the leader of the Dark Brotherhood, Astrid.
0	Jill (Resident Evil) There have been few more influential characters over the past 25 years than Resident Evil star Jill Valentine.
0	Ankha There are dozens of great cat names in Animal Crossing, and there are few better than snooty Egyptian villager Ankha.
0	Aerith (Final Fantasy VII) Another entry from FFVII, magical flower girl Aerith is sure to please anybody feeling nostalgic about their gaming childhood.
0	Blaze (Sonic the Hedgehog) Name your kitten after Blaze the Cat if they've got a fiery attitude.
0	Kitana (Mortal Kombat) One of the best name choices for a cat from the iconic Mortal Kombat series.
0	Zelda (The Legend of Zelda) If your kitten is the perfect princess, name them Zelda.
0	Chun-Li (Street Fighter) Does your kitten love a scrap? Then name them after Street Fighter's Chin-Li.
0	Rayne (Bloodrayne) The perfect namesake for a ginger cat with a fearless personality.
0	Sarah (Starcraft) Inspiration for hundreds of cosplayers around the world and an apt name for a kitten with razor-sharp claws.
0	Faith (Mirror's Edge) For any cat that loves nothing more than climbing on your roof.
0	Shodan (System Shock) A female AI gone rogue, Shodan is the perfect cat name for any fan of this classic sci-fi horror from the '90s.
0	Joanna (Perfect Dark) Perfect Dark protagonist Joanna is an excellent namesake for a stealthy feline.
0	Chell (Portal) Silent protagonist Chell makes the ideal name inspiration for any kitten that loves puzzle toys.
0	Ela (Rainbow Six: Siege) Name your kitten after Rainbow Six Siege's most popular online character, Ela.
0	Yuna (Final Fantasy X) Final Fantasy fans looking for a unique cat name should consider FFX's summoner, Yuna.
0	Ciri (The Witcher) An unusual and adorable name for a white cat with lots of courage.
0	Aloy (Horizon) For the ginger tiny tiger who loves to hunt.
0	Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII) A fitting name for a cat that moves at the speed of light.
0	Alyx (Half-Life) Secondary protagonist Alyx is a great name for any cat whose pet parents heart the Half-Life franchise.
0	Elena (Uncharted) If you have a male and female kitten who both love adventures, why not name them after husband and wife, Nathan and Elena?
0	Shepard (Mass Effect) A unique unisex name that fits any kitten.
0	Ivy (Soulcalibur) OG Soulcalibur character Ivy is a great namesake for any fan of this long-running fighting franchise.
0	Billie (Dishonored) Another excellent name for a cat that loves to sneak up on their pet parents.