Unique Cat Names

If you're a nonconformist at heart and looking for a name that's as unique and original as your feline friend, then this list of unique cat names is sure to have you feeling adventurous and experimental. Browse a range of names that will have your cat feeling like a true trailblazer.

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• Airhead

  Uncommonly chosen, this moniker humorously nods to a feline's aloof nature.
• Airy

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous British astronomer!
• Ajax

  Derived from Greek mythology, not many felines share this heroic moniker.
• Angus

  Scottish roots and beefy connotations make this feline moniker stand out.
• Arbie

  Not many felines boast a moniker inspired by a fast-food chain!
• Archie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous comic book redhead!
• Archimedes

  He's named after a famous Greek mathematician, not a typical kitty moniker!
• Ariel

  Mermaid-inspired moniker, not commonly used for feline companions.
• Ateret

  Rooted in Hebrew, this moniker means "crown", not common for felines!
• Axel

  Not many felines share a moniker with a cool skateboard trick!
• Azrael

  Biblical angel meets Smurfs' nemesis in this feline moniker!
• Balthazar

  This moniker hails from biblical times, often reserved for wise men.
• Banshee

  This spooky moniker references Irish folklore's wailing spirits.
• Bedsocks

  Uncommonly inspired by cozy bedtime attire, not typical feline monikers.
• Berkley

  This feline moniker nods to a famous Californian university town.
• Bernardo

  Rarely used for felines, it's a nod to West Side Story's character.
• Beta

  Not many felines share a moniker with a second Greek letter!
• Blogger

  Not many felines share a title with popular online writers!
• Blue

  Not many felines boast a color-themed moniker!
• Bo

  Not many felines share a moniker with a former U.S. president!
• Bock

  This brew-inspired moniker isn't typically associated with feline friends.
• Bogie

  Humphrey Bogart fans rarely name their feline friends after him.
• Boku

  Japanese origin and rare usage make this feline moniker stand out.
• Bonanza

  This cowboy show-inspired moniker isn't common for feline friends!
• Boogie

  This jazzy moniker channels dance vibes and funky rhythm!
• Briggs

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous mathematician!
• Bristol

  City-inspired feline monikers aren't common, making this choice distinctive.
• Broom

  Sweeping up the competition, this quirky moniker isn't your typical kitty call!
• Buckles

  Not many felines sport a moniker inspired by fastening accessories!
• Bucky

  Not many felines share a moniker with a Marvel superhero!
• Buttons

  Not many felines share a moniker with a sewing essential!
• Cairo

  Named after Egypt's capital, this feline moniker oozes exotic charm!
• Calloway

  Jazz legend Cab Calloway inspires this swingin' feline moniker!
• Capers

  This quirky moniker nods to pickled flower buds and playful antics!
• Capone

  This moniker nods to notorious gangster Al Capone, adding feline flair!
• Castle

  Fortress-inspired moniker, not typical for feline companions!
• Catnip

  This moniker nods to felines' irresistible attraction to the herb.
• Catsups

  Merges feline charm with a playful nod to a popular condiment.
• Charlie

  Most cats aren't named after famous chocolate factory owners!
• Chewie

  Star Wars fans know it's short for Chewbacca, a Wookiee warrior!
• Chewy

  Star Wars fans know it's a nod to Chewbacca, not typical feline fare!
• Coltrane

  Jazz legend inspiration makes this feline moniker stand out.
• Cosmo

  Space-themed moniker, not typical for feline friends, nods to cosmos exploration.
• Crawford

  Not many felines share a moniker with legendary actress Joan!
• Cricket

  Not many felines share a moniker with a popular sport!
• Crimson

  Not many felines boast a moniker inspired by rich, deep red hues!
• Crooks

  This feline moniker nods to notorious gangsters of yesteryears.
• Cryer

  This feline moniker nods to actor Jon Cryer, making it distinctive.
• Curley

  This moniker nods to a famous Three Stooges comedian!
• Cyclone

  Stormy weather inspired, not many felines share this whirlwind moniker!
• Dancer

  Not many felines share a name with Santa's reindeer!
• Dara

  Not many felines share a moniker with an Irish comedian!
• Dargo

  This moniker nods to Farscape's alien warrior, not typical feline fare!
• Darin

  Not many felines share a moniker with a 60s pop singer!
• Dash

  Speedy connotations make it a standout choice for feline monikers.
• Davidson

  Not many felines share a moniker with Harley's co-founder!
• Daz

  Not many felines share a moniker with a popular laundry detergent!
• Decker

  This moniker nods to power tools and popular TV show characters.
• Deja

  This moniker nods to French, meaning "already seen" - quite quirky!
• Derbyshire

  County-inspired feline monikers aren't common, making this one stand out!
• Diamond

  Sparkling gemstone monikers aren't typically bestowed upon feline friends.
• Django

  Inspired by a famous jazz guitarist, not many felines share this moniker.
• Dokie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a popular Okie-Dokie phrase!
• Draino

  This moniker humorously references a popular pipe unclogging product.
• Dreifach

  Triple threat in German, not your everyday feline moniker!
• Drexel

  Not many felines share a moniker with a renowned Philadelphia university!
• Dublin

  Irish capital turned feline moniker, now that's a whisker-twisting twist!
• Dumpling

  Not many felines share a moniker with a tasty, stuffed pastry!
• Dundee

  Crocodile Hunter's hometown turned feline moniker, how's that for originality?
• Dunkin

  Inspired by a popular coffee chain, not typical for feline monikers.
• Duntada

  Uncommon, with no known origins or pop culture ties!
• Easton

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous baseball equipment brand!
• Eastwood

  Inspired by a famous actor, not many felines share this Hollywood moniker.
• Echo

  Not many felines share a moniker with a Greek nymph!
• Eclipse

  This celestial moniker isn't commonly bestowed upon our feline friends.
• El nino

  Spanish for "the boy," it's also a weather phenomenon!
• Endo

  Uncommon, inspired by Japanese roots, not your typical Fluffy or Whiskers!
• Espresso

  Coffee-inspired monikers aren't common for feline friends!
• Exit

  Not many felines share a moniker with a doorway's sign!
• Fairway

  Golf lovers rejoice, a feline caddy named after a golfing term!
• Faulk

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous footballer!
• Fenster

  This quirky moniker originates from German, meaning "window"!
• Fever

  Not many felines share a moniker with a Bee Gees hit!
• Fib

  Short for Fibonacci, it's a nod to famous mathematical sequences!
• Foxburg

  Melds wildlife charm with a hint of posh, like a feline Downton Abbey!
• Franic

  Not many felines boast a moniker inspired by Croatian linguistics!
• Frank

  Not many felines share a moniker with Sinatra, a legendary crooner!
• Frats

  This moniker humorously nods to college brotherhoods and social clubs.
• Freedom

  Not many felines boast a moniker symbolizing liberty and independence!
• Frig

  Norse goddess of love inspired this uncommon feline moniker!
• Fry

  Named after a Futurama character, not many felines share this moniker.
• Fudge

  Sweet treat inspired monikers are rare for feline companions.
• Fudgie

  This sweet moniker is rarely used, inspired by delicious chocolate fudge.
• Future

  Not many felines can claim a moniker predicting what's to come!
• Gadu

  Uncommon, with no known pop culture or etymology ties!
• Gala

  This festive moniker references a lavish celebration or party.
• Gato

  Spanish for "cat", it's a literal, yet quirky choice.
• Gia

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous supermodel!
• Gidget

  Surfing movie-inspired, rarely chosen for felines, screams 60s beach culture!
• Gimpie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a quirky Australian town!
• Ginsberg

  This moniker nods to famed beat poet Allen Ginsberg.
• Glory

  Not many felines boast a name meaning "high renown or honor won by notable achievements."
• Granite

  Rocks rarely inspire feline monikers, making this choice stand out!
• Grayson

  Not many felines share a moniker with Batman's sidekick, Robin!
• Grits

  Southern breakfast dish turned feline moniker, now that's a hoot!
• Gypsy

  Nomadic lifestyle and fortune-telling lore make this feline moniker stand out.
• Heckle

  Not many felines share a moniker with a cartoon magpie!
• Herbie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous Volkswagen Beetle!
• Hercules

  Strong Greek god reference makes this feline moniker stand out!
• Heshel

  Rarely used, this feline moniker nods to Jewish philosopher Abraham Heschel.
• Highway

  Not many felines are named after bustling roads, right?
• Hiho

  Uncommonly inspired by a cheerful Snow White dwarf's catchphrase!
• Hikari

  Japanese for "light", this name shines bright in feline monikers!
• Hipster

  Reflects a trendy, non-mainstream lifestyle often associated with millennials.
• Homer

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous Greek poet!
• Honda

  Car brand names aren't typically used for feline friends!
• Hood

  Not many felines share a moniker with Robin of Sherwood!
• Hooter

  Owl-inspired moniker, rarely chosen for feline companions, defies traditional pet-naming norms.
• Hoover

  Named after a vacuum, this feline moniker sucks up attention!
• Huck

  Mark Twain's adventurous character inspired this feline moniker.
• Huckleberry

  Not many felines share a moniker with Twain's adventurous river rascal!
• Huggie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a popular diaper brand!
• Icabaud

  Uncommon, inspired by Washington Irving's character, Ichabod Crane.
• Idayia

  Uncommon, with no known pop culture or etymology references!
• Ignorance

  Not many felines boast a moniker symbolizing lack of knowledge!
• Indy

  This moniker nods to adventurous archaeologist Indiana Jones.
• Ireland

  Country-inspired monikers add a whimsical, globe-trotting flair to feline friends!
• Isaiah

  Biblical prophet monikers aren't typical feline tags!
• Isis

  Ancient Egyptian goddess meets modern feline, a rare and mystical combo!
• Ivan

  Russian origin and rarely chosen for felines, making it stand out!
• Jacques

  French origin and rarity among feline monikers make it stand out.
• Jada

  This feline moniker shares its roots with a famous Hollywood actress!
• Jay

  Most feline monikers aren't also popular human names!
• Jellybean

  This sweet moniker is rarely used, making your feline stand out!
• Jeppetto

  Not many felines share a moniker with Pinocchio's woodcarver dad!
• Jerry

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous cartoon mouse!
• Jeter

  Named after a famous baseball player, not many cats share this moniker.
• Jib

  Sailing lingo meets feline world, not your typical whiskered companion moniker!
• Jiggs

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous comic strip character!
• Journey

  This moniker nods to epic adventures and popular rock bands.
• Kit kat

  Cleverly mirrors a popular chocolate bar, adding a playful twist.
• Kricket

  This feline moniker cleverly plays on a popular insect and sport!
• Kudzu

  This vine-inspired moniker isn't your typical feline handle!
• Lilbit

  This moniker playfully combines "little" and "bit" in feline lingo!
• Linux

  Named after a popular operating system, it's techy and unconventional!
• Mab

  Derived from Shakespeare's fairy queen, not many felines bear this title.
• Marple

  Inspired by Agatha Christie's detective, not many felines share this moniker.
• Marvel

  Superhero-inspired, not commonly used for feline companions.
• Matches

  Not many felines share a moniker with fire-starting tools!
• Miko

  This Japanese moniker isn't commonly used for feline friends!
• Mishka

  Russian origins and rare usage make this feline moniker stand out.
• Mitts

  Few felines sport a moniker inspired by boxing gloves!
• Moe

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous Simpsons bartender!
• Moku

  Hawaiian origin and rare usage make this feline moniker stand out.
• Monet

  Inspired by a famous French painter, not your typical kitty moniker!
• Morpheus

  Matrix-inspired, Greek god of dreams, not your typical feline moniker!
• Mosi

  Derived from Swahili, this feline moniker means "first-born."
• Myrtle

  Not many felines share a moniker with a Harry Potter ghost!
• Mystic

  This name channels magical vibes and references the supernatural realm.
• Nails

  Uncommon for felines, it's typically associated with hardware or manicures.
• Nipper

  This moniker nods to playful feline behavior, not typical cat naming trends.
• Nisse

  Scandinavian folklore inspired, rarely chosen for feline companions.
• Nixon

  He's named after a controversial US president, not a typical feline moniker!
• Notebook

  Not many felines share a moniker with a popular romantic film!
• Nyomah

  This feline moniker isn't common and hints at African linguistic roots.
• O’toole

  This Irish surname-turned-cat moniker is delightfully unexpected and quirky!
• Oatmeal

  Not many felines share a moniker with a popular breakfast dish!
• Oblomov

  Named after a lazy character in Russian literature!
• Odor

  Not many felines share a moniker with a smelly sensation!
• Opal

  Gemstone-inspired monikers are rare, adding sparkle to feline appellations.
• Orson

  Not many felines share a moniker with famed filmmaker Welles!
• Oshi

  Uncommon Japanese origin, not typically used for feline monikers!
• Pacia

  Uncommon, with roots in Latin peace, it's not your typical Whiskers!
• Pacino

  Named after a legendary actor, it's not your typical feline moniker.
• Paco

  This Spanish moniker is rarely bestowed upon feline companions.
• Pandora

  Greek mythology and popular music streaming service inspired this feline moniker.
• Panthro

  This moniker hails from ThunderCats, a popular 80s cartoon series.
• Paris

  City-inspired monikers add a cosmopolitan flair to feline appellations.
• Prince

  Royalty-inspired monikers aren't common for feline companions.
• Ron

  Most felines aren't named after famous wizards!
• Sirus

  Not many felines share a moniker with a bright star!
• Skeezer

  Not many felines share a moniker with a 1980s hip-hop slang term!
• Sneezy

  This moniker humorously references a dwarf from Snow White.
• Snickerdoodle

  Sweet cookie inspiration makes this feline moniker delightfully distinctive and whimsical.
• Sniffels

  Not many felines share a moniker inspired by a common cold symptom!
• Toomba

  Uncommon, inspired by African languages, not your typical feline moniker!
• Toopee

  Not many felines share a moniker with a playful water slide!
• Tooter

  Not many felines share a moniker with a vintage Fisher-Price toy!
• Tori

  This moniker nods to Japanese culture, meaning "bird" in their language.
• Toughie

  This moniker humorously contrasts a cat's soft, cuddly nature.
• Toulouse

  Inspired by a French city, popularized by Disney's "Aristocats".
• Traggie

  Uncommon, inspired by fantasy novels, not typically associated with felines.
• Trap

  Uncommonly chosen, it references clever strategies or popular music genre.
• Travis

  Most cats aren't named after country singer Travis Tritt!
• Trevor

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous wizard's toad!
• Tunis

  Named after a vibrant African city, not many felines share this moniker.
• Vegas

  City-inspired monikers are rare, especially gambling hotspots!
• Velvet

  Soft fabric moniker isn't typically associated with feline naming conventions.
• Wallet

  Not many felines share a moniker with a money holder!
• Warner

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous film studio!
• Warrior

  This feline moniker channels strength, echoing ancient gladiator vibes.
• Weasel

  Not many felines share a moniker with a small, sneaky mammal!
• Whisper

  Not many felines share a moniker with a soft-spoken secret sharer!
• Windy

  Not many felines share a moniker with weather conditions!
• Wink

  Not many felines share a moniker with a playful eye gesture!
• Winkie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a Wizard of Oz character!
• Wizzie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a famous wizard!
• Wolfface

  Melds feline charm with lupine fierceness, a rare blend in pet monikers.
• Woobie

  Not many felines share a moniker with a comforting blanket!
• Yeller

  This moniker nods to a classic canine hero, Old Yeller!
• Yuma

  This Arizona city-inspired moniker isn't common for feline friends!

Unique Cat Names currently rank in 11th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of May 2024, unique cat names are rising in popularity with new cat owners. According to our stats, they are more fashionable than they were at the same time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.