105 Best Cat Names From Movies

Updated on 12/28/2022

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It’s Friday night. You have your blanket and your popcorn and your pajamas. Your favorite feline is purring next to you on the sofa in anticipation of movie night. After all—watching films is one of the most relaxing and entertaining ways to pass some time.

And if you need some naming inspiration for a new cat coming into your life, cat names from movies are a great place to honor your love of the cinema and give your new feline friend a pop-culture-inspired moniker.

We scoured different decades and genres to come up with this list of the best cat names from movies. Roll film!

Our Favorite Cat Names From Movies

Cheshire: We are big fans of disney cat names here, and this ode to the far-out feline from “Alice in Wonderland” makes a really great cat name. Not only does it bring to mind his famous googly eyes and wide-toothed smile, but Cheshire sounds a bit regal and old-worldly too. It has a classic ring to it that is cool enough for your friends to appreciate even if they aren’t Disney fans.

Milo: The heartwarming film “Milo and Otis” really brings back memories for us. Milo is the curious ginger cat who constantly gets into trouble. The pair separate during the movie, but then find their way back to each other. It’s one of those movies about enduring friendship, and we think Milo is the perfect name for your feline bestie.

Jinx: Who can forget Mr. Jinx from “Meet the Parents?” He’s a hilarious Himalyan who happens to be the pride and joy of Jack Byrnes, the father that Ben Stiller’s character Greg Focker is trying so hard to impress. Mr. Jinx comes when calls, waves his paw, and also knows how to use the toilet. Smart cat! He becomes a key character in some of the funniest scenes and think this name is fitting for either a boy or girl cat with a mischievous streak.

Church: Okay, okay, we agree—the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” is terrifying. And Church the former cat of Ellie Creed is one of the main villians in the film who helps Gage kill people. It’s dark, we know. But if you’re a fan of the horror genre, this name is pretty cool.

Crookshanks: Ahhh, this feisty and intuitive feline is Hermione Granger’s companion in the “Harry Potter” movies. And despite Ron having a beef with him initially (since Crookshanks was mean to Scabbers, aka Peter Pettigrew), Crookshanks becomes a friend to nearly all of Hermione’s trustworthy compatriots. While Crookshanks is a male cat in the films, we think the name is perfectly suitable for both boy and girl cats—as long as they are clever!

Best Boy Cat Names From Movies

Male cats have enjoyed some serious star power in films over the years. Thinking of which one is best for your cat? This list is a great place to start:

Mr. Bigglesworth (Austin Powers)
Orion (Men in Black)
Lucifer (Cinderella)
Floyd (Ghost)
Tibbs (101 Dalmations)
Jonesy (Aliens)
Richard Parker (Life of Pi)
Diego (Ice Age)
Bob (A Street Cat Named Bob)
Catbus (My Neighbor Tortoro)
Master Tigress (Kung Fu Panda)
Felix (Felix the Cat: The Movie)
Fred (Gifted)
Cinna (The Hunger Games)
Goose (Captain Marvel)
Angus Scattergood (Rock Dog)
Orion (Men in Black)
Puss in Boots (Shrek 2)
Butch (Tom and Jerry)
T’Challa (Black Panther)

Best Girl Cat Names From Movies

Who can forget Sassy from Homeward Bound? Or Duchess from The Aristocats? The choices for females cats in movies are endless. If you’re looking for a movie-inspired name for your female cat, these options are purr-fect:

Buttercup (The Hunger Games)
Duchess (The Aristocats)
Sassy (Homeward Bound)
Snowbell (Stuart Little)
Mr. Norris (Harry Potter)
Buttercup (The Hunger Games)
Jasmine (Secondhand Lions)
Meowthra (Meowthra—The Lego NINJAGO Movie)
Ripley (Aliens)
Bella (Twilight)
Elsa (Born Free)
Kitty Galore (Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore)
Duchess (Babe)
Okoye (Black Panther)
Kitty (Sailor Moon)
Cat (Coraline)
Miyo (A Whisker Away)
Letty (The Fast and the Furious franchise)
Nyah (Mission Impossible)

Best Black Cat Names From Movies

From spooky movies to adult cartoons, black cats have had their fair share of on-screen fame. If you’re looking for the perfect movie-inspired name for your own black cat, look no further:

Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
Lucifer (Cinderella)
Binx (Hocus Pocus)
Liebchen (The Witches)
Felix the Cat
Figaro (Pinocchio)
Winky (Escape to Witch Mountain)
Luna (Sailor Moon)
Jiji (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
Snowball II (The Simpsons)
Isis (Catwoman)
Scat Cat (Aristocrats)
Pyewacket (Bell, Book, and Candle)
Ruh (The Beastmaster)
Déjà vu Cat (The Matrix)
Church (Pet Sematary)
Sylvester (Looney Toons)
Berloiz (The Aristocats)
Black Tom (Fighter Squadron)

Best Cat Names from Disney Movies

Over the years, Disney has featured many cats in its beloved movies. For the Disney-loving cat owner, these characters can serve as the perfect inspiration for naming your own feline:

Lady (Lady and the Tramp)
Christopher Robin (Winnie the Pooh)
Jake (The Cat From Outer Space)
Baloo (The Jungle Book)
Nala (Lion King)
Jiminy (Pinnochio)
Dory (Finding Nemo)
Triton (Little Mermaid)
Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
Grumpy (Snow White)
Bambi (Bambi)
Charlotte (Charlotte’s Web)
Daisy (Donald Duck’s partner)
Cruella (101 Dalmatians)
Rajah (Aladdin)
Simba (The Lion King)
Milton (Plutopia)
Mochi (Big Hero 6)
Julius (Runaway Brain)
Waffles (Goof Troop)

Best Cat Names From Cartoon Movies

Cartoon cats may not be “real,” but they sure can find our way into our hearts all the same. From the classics of our childhood to modern day animated felines, these cartoon cat names may be just what you need to capture the personality of your own kitty: