Cute cat names

Names that sound small, soft or sweet.

A charming calico kitten peeks over a wooden surface in a cozy indoor setting.
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At a glance

Luna, Charlie and Leo are the cute names owners pick most for cats.

2,235 names · Data updated November 2026 · How we count

Top 10

Share = how many cats in the records have the name
#NameShare of catsCatsListen and save
1Luna
Lu·na
521
2Charlie
Char·lie
315
3Leo
Le·o
241
4Bella
Bel·la
243
5Lucy
Lu·cy
243
6Shadow
Sha·dow
241
7Milo
Mi·lo
226
8Max
Max
220
9Lily
Li·ly
231
10Oliver
O·li·ver
211

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Questions

What is the most popular cute cat name?

Luna, followed by Charlie and Leo.

How many cute cat names are there?

2,235 names on this list belong to real cats in public records.

Where do these names come from?

From public pet licensing records and animal shelter data published by cities in the US and Canada. Duplicate records of the same pet are removed.