Are you looking for magical cat names for your new feline friend? There are many magical cats in movies, literature, and mythology, and one of their names could be perfect for your pet.

Famous magical cat names

These stories may have particularly appropriate names for your cat!

Bagheera

Bagheera is the great black panther from Rudyard Kipling’s classic story, The Jungle Book. Bagheera escaped captivity to recapture his wild lifestyle and raise Mowgli from a very young age. He, alongside a couple of other wilderness creatures, go about as a coach to the kid who ultimately grows up and should get back to society.

Bastet

Bastet (also known as Bast) is an Egyptian goddess who often appears as a cat-headed woman, or as a cat wearing an ornate gold necklace and large hoop earrings. She is the great protector of cats, happy homes, and pregnant women. Basset represents fertility and is depicted as the sun goddess, responsible for bringing sunlight to the fertile farmlands of southern Egypt.

Minerva McGonagall

Professor McGonagall, the transfiguration teacher from JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series, can transform into a silver tabby cat. Her cat form bears markings around her eyes similar to the professor’s square glasses.

Minnaloushe

William Butler Yeats’ sonnet The Cat and the Moon is about a dark feline named Minnaloushe. Creeping through the grass around evening time, Minnaloushe’s eyes change tone as he moves all through the twilight.

Mrs. Norris

Mrs. Norris is the talkative cat that belongs to Argus Filch, the caretaker of Hogwarts School in Harry Potter. Mrs. Norris walks the halls meowing every time she finds a misbehaving student.

Nekobus

The Nekobus, or Catbus, is an unusual person from Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro. The half-cat, half-bus creature transports the film’s characters to a magical world in Japan.

Richard Parker

Richard Parker is a huge Bengal tiger in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi. In this supernatural authenticity novel, Richard Parker is adrift out in the ocean in a little raft with a youthful Indian named Pi.

Simpkins

Simpkin is the cat in The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter. In the story, Simpkin captures all the mice in the tailor’s shop and hides them under the teacups. The tailor frees the mice, who end up completing an important project for him when he falls ill.

CAT

In Sheila Burnford’s novel The Incredible Journey, Tao is a Siamese cat who travels with two canine companions, Luath and Bodger, in search of his supposedly lost family. Tao is an intelligent hunter and survivor, with a fierce loyalty to both the dogs and his family.

Tibert

Tibert is a county cat from Reynard the Fox, a medieval French folk tale. Tibert chases after Reynard and tries to bring the tricky fox to justice before King Leo.

Thackery Binx

Thackery Binx is the immortal black cat in the Hocus Pocus movie. Binx is a young boy, but he turned into a cat when he tried to save his sister, Emily, from three evil witches.

Tybalt / Theobald

Tybalt is the short-tempered prince who is eventually killed by Romeo in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Although he is human and not a cat, Tybalt was named after Tibert, Reynard Fox’s cat, and is called the “Prince of Cats” by Mercutio during the play.

Tsun-Kyanske

While this particular name is somewhat difficult, some people choose to shorten it to Sun. Tsun-Kyanske was the Burmese goddess of transmutation. The Burmese believed that only cats could converse with the goddess, and therefore their priests kept cats in their temples.

Egyptian names for Siamese cats

An Egyptian name could be ideal for your new Siamese feline companion. These unusual and dignified names combine wonderfully with exotic and special kittens such as the Siamese. Whether your new kitty is male or female, you’re sure to find the perfect name for her style and personality on this list.

Not another “Fluff”

Although Siamese cats are friendly and affectionate creatures, there is something about this breed that sets them apart from other felines. Names like “Fluff” and “Copo” may serve the average kitty very well, but somehow they don’t suit a Siamese.

Perhaps this is because there is a certain innate sense of dignity that comes naturally to this breed. The first thing that strikes you when you look at it is an impression of royal splendor, even if that splendor hides the heart of a clown who loves to play. For this reason, Siamese twins deserve names that are above the norm.

More and more cat owners are turning to unique cat names, and few are as unusual and beautiful as Egyptian names. It’s even possible to choose meaningful cat names from this genre that says something about your cat’s personality.

List of Egyptian names for Siamese cats

We should investigate a few beautiful Egyptian names for Siamese felines. We will divide our choices by gender.

Egyptian names for Siamese cats

female names	Meaning	male names	Meaning
Aisha	Peaceful	Aluminum	Childish
Me	flower implies beauty	Amenhotep	Pleasing to the god Amon
Banafrit	lovely soul	Anok Fero	Pharaoh
Djabenusiri	Venus	ok knows	Wise
Desert	holy soul	Baraka	A blessing
Ebe	Wonderful	Benepe	strong as iron
ebony	Sweet or honey-colored	Buchu	The best
emus here	Little cat	Kahotep	peaceful
echo	Pork	Kamenwati	black rebel
Harare	another word for flower	Kenobi	Panther
Ebony	Black	Khenti	Leader
iris	of the goddess Isis	Kufu	one of the pharaohs
kepi	stormy	Menetnashte	Powerful
kiwi	Obese	Mikhail	Warrior
merit	much loved	mshai	Homeless
meshkenrit	Egyptian goddess of birth	Nebtawi	Mister
Piss	Egyptian cat god	Name	Strong
Miu	Gentile	Oji	Bad
Nafre	Okay	Panama	Barbarian
Nafretiri	Beautiful	rasui	Dreamer
Nafrini	that brings beauty	Remmao	Prosperous
Nebit	like a leopard	Shalam	Egyptian greeting
Odjit	Naughty	shush	Smug
Seshafi	angry or combative	Sokkwi	Foolish
Shainefer	that brings good luck	Aurochs	A king
Woserit	Strong woman	wati	Rebel

Royal names

Ancient Egyptian royal names can also serve your pet well. Options include:

• Ramses
• Tuthmosis
• Tutankhamun
• City
• Tausret (queen)
• Hatshepsut (queen)
• Cleopatra – a Greek name, but for an Egyptian queen

choose the perfect name

By meaning

Now that you have a working list of Egyptian Siamese cat names, it’s time to decide which, if any, best suits your cat’s appearance and personality. After all, once his name is established, your cat will have to live with him for the rest of his life. Have you ever tried to change a cat’s name once the animal got used to it? It’s almost impossible. Take the time to observe your cat, both when she is interacting with you and when she is alone. This will give you some good clues about his true personality and help you choose a name that complements his character.

Just for preference

However, you can ignore the meaning of the names if you wish, because most people you meet won’t know what they mean anyway. If you choose this route, select a name that you like and that rolls off your tongue easily. Practice your choice a couple of times to see if it “fits.” There’s nothing more awkward than selecting a name you love but can’t pronounce it the same way twice. If you find this to be the case with your first selection, move on to another name and try again.

There are many possibilities

If you like Egyptian names, don’t stop here. This list is just a part of the names you can choose from. With a little digging, you could unearth a real treasure.

Adorable Himalayan Kitten Names

You may not want to give your beautiful Himalayan kitten a common cat name like Fluff, Mittens, or Tom. Maybe you want the name to be as majestic and exotic as the Himalayas themselves, or maybe you want something with an Asian twist that describes a characteristic of your cat. Don’t worry, there are many unique and special names available.

How to choose a great name for your kitten

You’ll want to consider the following facts about your cat and your lifestyle before choosing a cute Himalayan kitten name.

The sex of your kitten

While it may not matter to some people, and certainly not to your kitty, many people try to call their new kitten a female name if she’s a female cat and a male name if she’s a male kitten.

Special brands

If your cat has deep blue eyes or a unique pattern to its coat, you might consider naming it after that. Perhaps something about her fur reminds you of the snowy peaks of the Himalayan mountains and you want to name her Chomolungma which means Snow Goddess.

A name you like

Be sure to say the name you are considering out loud several times. Does it feel good? Is it comfortable to say? Can you spell it for your vet?

Choosing Cute Names for a Himalayan Kitten

Here are a few names that are related to the Himalayan mountains and the encompassing region. As you go through the list, jot down a few that you like the most. Carry the list for a few days and cross off the names you lose interest in.

Places

There are some fascinating place names in the Himalayas that you can choose to name your new kitty. Place names frequently have colorful implications and implications.

Himalayan Kitten Names – Places

Name	It means	Sex	Describe
Dhaulagiri	white mountain	Feminine	The seventh highest peak in the world
Everest	The highest mountain in the world	Masculine	The highest peak in the world
Bra	spirit mountain	Indistinct	The eighth highest peak in the world
Makalu	The Great Dark	Indistinct	The fifth highest peak in the world
Nanda Devi	Goddess who bestows bliss	Feminine	The highest peak in India

People

Many people have tried to climb the Himalayan mountains. Some have perished trying, while others have become heroes. Naming your kitty after one of these people may appeal to you if you love history and adventure.

                            Himalayan Kitten Names – Famous People

Name	Feat	Sex
Mackins	He climbed without oxygen	Masculine
Mallory	attempted the first ascent	Indistinct
Odell	The first ascent to Nanda Devi	Indistinct
Whittaker	First American to reach the top of Everest	Masculine

Miscellaneous Names

The Tibetan language is full of fascinating names. Even naming your kitty “Socks” can be unique when you use a Tibetan word.

                         Himalayan Kitten Names -Various

Name	Who / What is	Sex	Meaning / Details
Amrita	-/-	Indistinct	Ambrosia
Assam	Place	Masculine	Has
Bhandara	Goddess	Feminine	Prosperity
Onion	-/-	Indistinct	someone dear to hug
Dorje	-/-	Masculine	Lightning
Garkan	-/-	Indistinct	Dancer
Foot	-/-	Indistinct	Rainbow
Jigme	-/-	Indistinct	Without fear
Kim	Character	Indistinct	Libro de Kipling
Kitsi	-/-	Indistinct	Tickle
Lisa	Goddess	Feminine	Beauty
La-Mo	Goddess	Feminine	Fierce
Poso	-/-	Indistinct	Gloria
Seba	-/-	Indistinct	Prize
Shambhala	Place	Feminine	mythical city
Shangri-La	Place	Feminine	Place in Lost Horizon
Somba	Article	Indistinct	Socks
Yeti	Creature	Masculine	Mysterious primate rumored to haunt the Himalayas
Soup	Feature	Indistinct	Patience

Other names

Just because your kitty is a Himalayan doesn’t mean you have to stick with a Himalayan name. There are thousands of kitten names that you may like more. You may want to name your kitty after a favorite book character, a place she likes, or even a food item. Consider these other names for your kitty:

• Ansel
• Cali
• Cheetos
• Chipotle
• Lower leg
• Dusty
• Paddington
• Poem
• Pooh
• Smoky

Teach your kitten its name

Once you have decided on a name for your cat, you should start calling your cat by that name. When you feed him, say his name often and pet him so he associates his name with good things. Talk to the kitten often so it can learn to interact with you. Choosing a name for a cute Himalayan kitten can be difficult, but you’ll know once you get the right one. Your kitten will have his name for a long time, so make sure the one you choose suits him and you perfectly.

Names for black kittens

There are quite a few names that are especially suitable for black cats. Some are traditional, while others may seem silly to you, but chances are these names have already been used by someone, somewhere. You can be inspired by these lists to create a unique name for your pet, whether it is a boy or a girl.

Traditional names for black cats

You may have heard these names before, but at least some of them will be new to you. Many of them have something to do with being “dark” in some way.

                        Traditional names for black kittens

Abracadabra	Coal	matte	Mystery	Poe
Olive	Charcoal	Grimalkin	mystique	Salem
alakazam	Cinderella	Hades	Dark-haired	Santana
Ash	ashes	Hecate	Morticia	Raven
Ashley	Cenizo	bewitched	Death	Licorice
Asher	Chocolate	Spell	Necro	Sabrina
Ashton	Cinders	Hocus Pocus	Negro	Smudge
Batman	Incantation	Hosco	Nevermore	Soledad
black beard	Cuervo	Inky	Night Rider	Shades
Beelzebub	Darky	Immortal	Nightshade	moon shadow
Black Beauty	Darth Vader	Intense	Ninja	Somber
Blackamoor	Deadzone	Jet	Night	Spade
Blackberry	Destination	Lestat	Nevermore	Spot
Blackie	Draco	Licorice	Obsidian	Superstition
BlackJack	Dragon	Lucifer	Omen	Dark
Blackout	Ebony	Magic	Onix	Tarmac
Black Top	Eclipse	Black magic	Black Orchid	shady
Blind Spot	Enigma	Magic	Dark	Voodoo / Vudu
Eightball	Faith	Wizard	Pantera	Wicca
blackball	Fate	Midnight	Persephone	Witchipoo
witch	Faith	Midnight	Nightmare	Wizard

Ironic Black Cat Names

For those who like to buck trends and overlook the obvious, here are some names that would be quite ironic for a black cat, as they all mean or represent something white, shiny, or the opposite of black. Perhaps one of these will appeal to your wry sense of humor.

                      Ironic names for black cats

Alba	glitters	Ghost	Ice cream	Snowcat
Bianca	Cream Puff	Flash	Lucky	Sol
Blanche	Chrysanthemum	Fluffy	Nieves	Truffle
Blizzard	Cristal	Frosty	Shall	Vanilla
Blondie	Diamante	Ice	Snowy	Whitey

Names are drawn from pop culture

Whether inspiration comes from a TV show, singer, actor, or sports personality, pop culture offers a treasure trove of name ideas. Give your feline one of these names as an ode to pop culture.

                      Pop Cultures Names for Black Cats

Aaliyah	Empire	Madea	Raven-Symone	Spike Lee
Aretha	Fantasia	Maya Angelou	Rihanna	Taraji
Beyoncé	Fresh Prince	Minaj	Scandal	Taye Diggs
Black-ish	Homeboy	Miss Ross	Seal	Tupac
Braxton	India Arie	M. J.	Serena	Tyson
Chappelle	Jay-Z	Mo’Nique	Shaq	Urkel
Coolio	Kanye	Ne Yo	Sharpton	Usher
Denzel	Kobe	Oprah	Snoop Dog	Venus
Drake	Lil’ Wayne	Prince	Solange	Whitney
Ellington	Little Boss	Pryor	Soul Train	Yeezy

Famous black cats

Some are real; others are characters from television, movies, and cartoons. No matter where they come from, they have some great names that you can borrow.

1. Binx – This eternal feline from the film. Hocus Pocus is a young fellow who was transformed into a feline by three witches.
2. Blackie – Although the name is not very original, the story is quite interesting. Blackie’s owner was a wealthy antique dealer who left his beloved cat approximately $12.5 million to use for his care.
3. Boo Boo Kitty – Boo Boo Kitty may have been a stuffed animal, but she gave comfort to her owner Shirley on the television sitcom Laverne & Shirley.
4. Cole – If you frequent Instagram, you probably already know Cole and his cat Marmalade. These two help promote pet adoption.
5. Felix the cat – this animation kitty generally appears to wind up in a wide range of insane circumstances.
6. Luna – This anime feline with a crescent moon on her forehead is the guard cat of the Sailor Moon series.
7. Salem – This is the troublesome cat from the TV show Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Salem was a witch who turned into a cat as punishment for being naughty.
8. Snowball II – From the long-running show The Simpsons, this cat inherited its bad name from the original family pet who was white. Over the years, there have been additional snowballs on the show with Snowball V being “the new and improved Snowball II” at least until his luck runs out.
9. Pluto – Fans of Edgar Allan Poe will recognize this unlucky feline taking revenge on the afterlife in the author’s story “The Black Cat.”

choose the perfect name

While you can name your beautiful black cat anything you want, sometimes it’s fun to choose a name according to the characteristics of each animal. In this case, your kitty’s dark fur usually serves as the first inspiration. Once you get over your cat’s color, you can start thinking about her personality and use that to guide your choices. Is your cat sweet, a little mischievous, or perhaps intellectual? Tailor the name you choose to your cat’s true self and you can’t go wrong.

Special names for male kittens

It can be hard to make a decision when you’re looking for a good name for your male kitten. You don’t want to give her a cute name that she’ll soon outgrow or that’s so trendy that it won’t make sense in a couple of years. Make sure your cat’s name is truly unique with our list of cool names for male kittens.

Male names for your kitten, by personality

All kittens are playful, but you can often see other things about a kitten’s personality early on. Using personality traits to name your kitty can be a fun way to create a unique name for your kitty.

                             Names based on personality

Feature	Name	Meaning
Furtive	Bomber, Kamikaze, Ninja	It lurks to attack you
Bossy	Boss (Boss in English)	He likes to get away with it
Energetic	Rebound (Bouncer in English)	More than walking, jump, and bounce
Harmful	Bella (Wicked in English)	Naughty and misbehaved
Arrogant	Mr. T / Sr. T	A goalkeeper turned actor.
Ruidoso	Rowdy	Bustling
Fast	Sonic	Faster than sound

Male cat names based on history and literature

A good way to name your kitty is to base her name on a favorite historical figure or character from literature. Kitten names like Horatio, Lincoln, or Franklin are great names for your male kitty.

                    Kitten names inspired by history and literature

Matter	Name	Who is he or what did he do?
History	Anzac	Acronym for the Australian Army in World War I
History	Colon	Explorer who discovered the Americas
History	Edison	American inventor
History	Einstein	brilliant scientist
History	Patton	Military hero of the second world war
History	DaVinci	renaissance artist
History	moisés	led the jews out of Egypt
Literature	Aslán	The Lion from the Chronicles of Narnia
Literature	Atlas	A mythological figure who carries the world on his shoulders
Literature	Bilbo	The main character of The Hobbit.
Literature	Gandalf	The wizard in the master of the rings
Literature	Indy	Indiana Jones
Literature	Loki	Norse god of mischief
Literature	Merlin	Master Wizard of King Arthur

Choosing a name by the appearance

Choosing a male cat’s name based on his appearance is a great idea because he won’t change much over the years. If it is black with white spots, it will always be black with white spots. This doesn’t mean you have to live with mediocre or boring names. Look for any unusual characteristics in your cat: an unusually shaped spot, a unique color scheme, or even an eye color. If something about your cat’s appearance suggests a name you like, don’t be afraid to use it.

                    Names for kittens taking into account their appearance

Fur or characteristic	Name	Meaning
Gray	Ash, Ash (Ash)	The gray dust that remains when something burns
Black with white markings	Badger	A small black mammal with white markings
White	White, Guero	referring to the color
Café	Hershey, Cadbury, Godiva	chocolate brands
White	Gaspar	cartoon character, ghost
Reddish-brown	Copper (Copper)	A reddish-brown metal
black brown	Espresso	A roasted coffee with an intense flavor
With axes	Pecas (Freckles)	Small brown spots on the skin
Negro	Licorice	a sweet black color
Negro	Nigel	black-haired
Negro	Darth, Vader, Darth-Vader	star wars character
black and white	Oreo / Penguin	Cream-filled chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes
Spot over one eye	Patch	A shield is worn over one eye, associated with pirates
Spot over one eye	Pirate	Patch usually associated with pirates
Red	Flynn	son of the redhead
Red	Hamish	Braveheart’s loyal red-haired friend
Red	Tabasco	Enchilada sauce made with chiles
Café	Chip / Spark / Chocochip	Like in chocolate chips

Cat names inspired by music

If you’re looking for a cat name that strikes a chord, look to the world of classical and contemporary music for some inspiration.

                         Names Inspired by Artists and Songs

Genre	Name	Reference
Alternative	Chester, Shinoda, el Sr. Hahn	Linkin Park
classic	Amadeus, Mozart, Figaro	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
classic	Chopin, Nocturne	Frederic Chopin
Country	Cash, Sue	Johnny Cash’s song “A Boy Named Sue”
Hard rock	Axl, Duff, Slash	Guns N’ Roses
Jazz	Mack (the Knife)	Bobby Darin song
Jazz	Louis, Pops, Satchmo	Louis Armstrong
Jazz/pop	Frankie, Blue Eyes, Boss	Frank Sinatra
Jazz/pop	Bing Clawsby (Bing garrets)	Bing Crosby
New wave	I must	80s band Devo
Pop-rock	Elton, Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer	Elton John
Rap	Biggie, Big Poppa	Notorious B.I.G.
Rap	Amaru, Makaveli	Tupac Shakur
Rap	Kung Fu Kenny, Man-Man	Kendrick Lamar
Reggae	Bob Miaurly, Marley, Buffalo Soldier	Bob Marley
Rock	Elvis, Presley, King, The King	Elvis Presley
Rock	Lennon, Ringo, Sir Paul	The Beatles
Rock	The Boss, Asbury	Bruce Springsteen
Synthpop	Lennox	Eurythmics member Annie Lennox
Rock Esp.	Dwarf, Dwarf	Enanitos Verdes
Rock Esp.	Manu	Manu Chao of Black Hand
Rock Esp.	Tacuba	Tacuba Coffee
Rock Esp.	Bug, Matador, Cadillac	The Fabulous Cadillacs
Salsa	Tumbao, Quimbara, Azúcar	Celia Cruz

Make sure you like it

Keep in mind, the name you give your feline will be theirs forever. Felines learn and react to their names in a brief timeframe. Changing the name when your kitten is six months old because you have decided that Bouncy is a Bellaco will confuse you. Give your cat the name you love and enjoy calling him by that name for a lifetime.