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Female cat names: 200+ girl cat names with meanings

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Good female cat names are pretty, easy to call and full of personality, like Hazel, Mabel and Dolly Purrton. For female black cats, try a dark beauty such as Belle Noire, Lady Licorice or Midnight Rose. Flower names, vintage names and warrior queens all suit a girl cat, as long as you can shout the everyday version across the house.

This page has 200+ girl cat names in twelve groups: the most popular, classic, cute, elegant, strong, funny, vintage, flowers, stars and space, royal titles, unique picks and cat names for female black cats. Most real names come with their meaning, and every name has a short note on the kind of cat it suits.

Can't decide? Shuffle 6 random picks

  • Purrnelope

    A pun on Penelope for a patient, loyal girl

  • Plum Noir

    A deep, dark plum for a sweet girl with a glossy coat

  • Venus

    Roman goddess of love and the brightest planet

  • Sigrid

    Old Norse for beautiful victory

  • Agnes

    A gentle vintage name from the Greek for pure

  • Peony

    Named after Paeon, healer of the Greek gods

Cat name tools

Hear how a name sounds next to the words and names in your home, see how popular it is, and preview a pedigree name.

Sounds at home

  • About 2 syllables: short and easy to call.
  • No obvious clash with No, Off, Down, Stop, Come, Sit, Stay, Wait, Treat, Bed, Out, Here, Heel, Leave it or Shake.
  • Milo starts the same way as Mia. Two names that start or end alike are easy to mix up across a room.
  • Ends on a vowel, so it is easy to stretch out when you call from another room.

How popular is it?

  • No. 2 in U.S. News 2026
  • No. 2 in Trupanion 2025
  • No. 4 in Chewy 2026
  • Rover's top boy cat name of 2025

These lists are company data from pet insurers, Chewy and Rover, not official counts.

Pedigree name

Moonpaw Sir Pounce

Call name: Pounce

In the CFA, a cattery name identifies the breeder and the line; it must differ from every registered cattery name by at least two letters.

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Classic girl cat names

Friendly, familiar names for a female cat, with the meaning where the name has one.

  1. Lola US #37: Spanish pet form of Dolores; playful and flirty
  2. Stella US #52: Latin for star, for a cat who shines
  3. Penny US #66: Short for Penelope; bright as a new coin
  4. Rosie US #60: A cheerful, rosy classic for a sweet-natured girl
  5. Ruby US #95: A deep red gemstone for a precious girl
  6. Zoe: Greek for life, for a lively, bright-eyed cat
  7. Mia US #33: Short for Maria, and Italian for mine; she knows it
  8. Ellie: Short, sweet and endlessly friendly
  9. Molly US #53: An Irish favorite, originally a pet form of Mary
  10. Maggie: Short for Margaret, from the Greek for pearl
  11. Olive US #67: A sleek, earthy name for a calm girl cat
  12. Ivy: A climbing plant for a cat who climbs everything
  13. Hazel US #88: A warm brown nut, and a lovely eye color
  14. Millie US #73: Bright and bubbly, a vintage name made new
  15. Sadie: A pet form of Sarah, which means princess
  16. Phoebe: Greek for bright or radiant
  17. Lulu: A bouncy, playful name with built-in giggles
  18. Josie: A cheerful nickname for Josephine
  19. Piper: For a chatty cat who pipes up at every sound
  20. Nina: Simple, sweet and pretty in many languages
  21. Willa: A feminine form of William; soft and graceful
  22. Abby: Short for Abigail; friendly and familiar

Cute girl cat names

Sweet, small names for kittens and lap cats who melt hearts on sight.

  1. Mimi US #19: A doubled sound that kittens seem made for
  2. Fifi: Frilly and French, for a fluffy little diva
  3. Bibi: Bubbly and bright, for a tiny, chatty kitten
  4. Pixie: For a small, mischievous kitten with pointed ears
  5. Buttercup: A golden wildflower for a sunny little girl
  6. Cupcake: Small, sweet and topped with sprinkles of mischief
  7. Sweet Pea: A garden flower and a favorite term of endearment
  8. Lovebug: For a cuddly kitten who follows you everywhere
  9. Honeybee: A busy, buzzing name for a busy kitten
  10. Bonbon: French for a little candy; sweet in every sense
  11. Ladybug: For a tiny cat with spots and good luck
  12. Dolly: For a kitten who happily rides around in your arms
  13. Missy US #61: A sassy little name for a sassy little girl
  14. Sprinkles: For a speckled kitten who brightens every room
  15. Bluebell: A woodland flower for a gentle, quiet girl
  16. Cookie US #49: Sweet, simple and a treat to have around
  17. Sugar: For a cat who is pure sweetness, most days
  18. Bitsy: For the littlest girl in the litter
  19. Tootsie: An old-fashioned sweetheart name for a sweet girl
  20. Bubblegum: Pink, sweet and full of pop

Elegant female cat names

Graceful names from ballet, Shakespeare and old Europe for a cat with poise.

  1. Vivienne: From Latin for alive; chic and very French
  2. Genevieve: The patron saint of Paris, for a refined girl
  3. Josephine: Napoleon's empress, for a cat with a commanding stare
  4. Ophelia: A Shakespeare heroine, from the Greek word for help
  5. Giselle: A romantic ballet heroine, for a graceful leaper
  6. Celeste: Latin for heavenly; soft and serene
  7. Seraphina: From the seraphim, Hebrew for fiery ones
  8. Valentina: Latin for strong and healthy, with a romantic ring
  9. Arabella: A medieval Scottish name; elegant and lilting
  10. Anastasia: Greek for resurrection; fit for a grand duchess
  11. Evangeline: Greek for good news, and a Longfellow heroine
  12. Rosalind: The witty heroine of As You Like It
  13. Cordelia: King Lear's loyal youngest daughter
  14. Eloise: A French name with an airy, polished feel
  15. Margot: A chic French short form of Marguerite
  16. Odette: The swan princess of Swan Lake
  17. Delphine: French, linked with ancient Delphi; graceful and calm
  18. Isadora: Greek for gift of Isis; dramatic and artistic
  19. Juliette: A French twist on Juliet, for a romantic girl
  20. Camille: A soft French name with an artistic air

Strong female cat names

Warrior queens, goddesses and names that mean battle or victory, for a fearless girl.

  1. Valkyrie: Norse choosers of the slain, for a fearless hunter
  2. Boudica: The warrior queen who led a revolt against Rome
  3. Joan: After the teenage French heroine of Orléans, for a brave girl
  4. Matilda: Germanic for mighty in battle
  5. Brunhilde: A Norse warrior heroine, from words for armor and battle
  6. Gertrude: Germanic for spear strength
  7. Artemis: Greek goddess of the hunt, for a born mouser
  8. Athena: Greek goddess of wisdom and war strategy
  9. Bellatrix: Latin for female warrior, and a bright star in Orion
  10. Hera: Queen of the Greek gods, for the boss of the house
  11. Mulan: The legendary Chinese heroine who fought in her father's place
  12. Zenobia: The Syrian queen of Palmyra who challenged Rome
  13. Nefertiti: Egyptian queen whose name means the beautiful one has come
  14. Hippolyta: Queen of the Amazons in Greek myth
  15. Tempest: For a stormy, fierce girl who rules the house
  16. Alexandra: Greek for defender of men
  17. Bridget: Irish, from Brigid, meaning exalted one
  18. Sigrid: Old Norse for beautiful victory

Funny girl cat names

Celebrity puns and silly titles for a cat with star quality. Most shorten nicely for everyday use.

  1. Feline Dion: For a cat with a powerful voice and big emotions
  2. Dolly Purrton: For a big-hearted cat with country charm
  3. Meowrilyn Monroe: For a glamorous girl who poses for every photo
  4. Jane Pawsten: For a well-read cat with excellent manners
  5. Meowrie Curie: For a brilliant cat who experiments with everything
  6. Furrida Kahlo: For an artistic cat with a bold, colorful spirit
  7. Ruth Bader Ginspurr: For a small cat with big dissents
  8. Purrsula: A purring pun on Ursula, which means little bear
  9. Purrnelope: A pun on Penelope for a patient, loyal girl
  10. Mewriel: A soft pun on Muriel for a gentle cat
  11. Clawdette: A French-flavored pun on Claudette for a sharp-clawed lady
  12. Kitty Purry: For a cat who roars when dinner is late
  13. Audrey Hepburrn: For an elegant girl who loves breakfast
  14. Ella Furzgerald: For a cat who scats along with the radio
  15. Agatha Clawstie: For a cat who solves every mystery under the couch
  16. Cat Blanchett: For a regal cat with award-worthy drama
  17. Hissy Elliott: For a cat who throws the occasional dramatic fit
  18. Kitty Gaga: For a cat with bold style and dramatic entrances

Vintage girl cat names

Old-fashioned names that suit cats perfectly. Some, like Clara, Mabel and Ada, are back on baby girls too.

  1. Mabel: From Amabel, Latin for lovable
  2. Agnes: A gentle vintage name from the Greek for pure
  3. Edna: Hebrew for pleasure or delight
  4. Ethel: Old English for noble
  5. Florence: Latin for flourishing, and Nightingale's famous first name
  6. Henrietta: A frilly feminine form of Henry, meaning home ruler
  7. Mildred: Old English for gentle strength
  8. Myrtle: An evergreen shrub with a sweet, old-time charm
  9. Beatrice: From Latin for traveler, later linked to blessed
  10. Dorothy: Greek for gift of God, and a famous traveler to Oz
  11. Winifred: An old Welsh saint's name; call her Winnie for short
  12. Harriet: A sturdy classic with brave historical namesakes
  13. Clara: Latin for clear or bright
  14. Ada: For a clever cat, after Lovelace, the Victorian computing pioneer
  15. Pearl: A classic gem for a cat with a soft, pale coat
  16. Nellie: A cheerful old-time nickname for Eleanor or Helen
  17. Prudence: Latin for good judgment, which cats sometimes have
  18. Esme: From Old French for esteemed or loved

Flower names for girl cats

Blooms and garden plants, a few named in honor of famous botanists.

  1. Rose: The classic flower name, for a sweet-natured girl
  2. Violet: A purple bloom for a shy, gentle cat
  3. Iris: Greek goddess of the rainbow, and a striking flower
  4. Marigold: A bright golden flower for a sunny girl
  5. Magnolia: Named for French botanist Pierre Magnol; Southern and graceful
  6. Dahlia: Named for Swedish botanist Anders Dahl
  7. Peony: Named after Paeon, healer of the Greek gods
  8. Camellia: Named after botanist Georg Joseph Kamel
  9. Jasmine: From the Persian word yasamin, a fragrant flower
  10. Lavender: A calm, fragrant herb for a calm, soft cat
  11. Primrose: From Latin prima rosa, the first rose
  12. Tulip: From a Turkish word for turban cloth, after the flower's shape
  13. Azalea: From Greek for dry; a showy spring shrub
  14. Petunia: A cheerful garden flower with a funny, sweet sound
  15. Posy: A small bunch of flowers, for a small cat
  16. Blossom: For a kitten who is just coming into her own
  17. Lilac: A soft purple spring bloom with a sweet scent
  18. Heather: A hardy purple moorland plant, for a tough little girl

Star and space names for girl cats

Goddesses, moons, stars and constellations for a cat who stares at the night sky.

  1. Nova US #39: Latin for new; also a star that suddenly brightens
  2. Aurora: Roman goddess of dawn, and the northern lights
  3. Astra: Latin for stars, for a cat who sparkles
  4. Vega: One of the brightest stars in the night sky
  5. Lyra: A small constellation shaped like a harp, or lyre
  6. Andromeda: A rescued princess of Greek myth and a nearby galaxy
  7. Cassiopeia: A vain queen of myth, now a W-shaped constellation
  8. Selene: Greek goddess of the moon
  9. Callisto: A nymph of Greek myth and a moon of Jupiter
  10. Europa: Jupiter's icy moon, named for a Phoenician princess
  11. Estrella: Spanish for star; say es-TRAY-yah
  12. Juno: Queen of the Roman gods, for a commanding girl
  13. Venus: Roman goddess of love and the brightest planet
  14. Maia: Eldest of the seven Pleiades sisters
  15. Seren: Welsh for star; say SEH-ren
  16. Comet: For a kitten who streaks across the room
  17. Stardust: For a cat who leaves a little sparkle everywhere
  18. Electra: One of the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters star cluster

Royal names for girl cats

Titles for a cat who already treats the house as her palace.

  1. Queenie: A cheeky name for a cat who expects royal treatment
  2. Duchess: A noble title for a cat with impeccable manners
  3. Countess: For an aloof cat who receives visitors from the sofa
  4. Empress: For a cat who rules an empire of cushions
  5. Princess US #40: For a pampered girl who knows exactly what she wants
  6. Lady: Simple, polished and always well-mannered
  7. Dame: A British honor for a distinguished older cat
  8. Baroness: For a cat who presides over her estate, the windowsill
  9. Contessa: Italian for countess; dramatic and glamorous
  10. Regina: Latin for queen; regal and simple
  11. Tsarina: A Russian empress's title, for a commanding cat
  12. Victoria: Latin for victory, and Britain's long-reigning queen
  13. Majesty: For a cat who must be addressed properly at all times
  14. Tiara: For a sparkling little girl who loves the spotlight
  15. Infanta: A Spanish or Portuguese princess's title
  16. Rani: Hindi for queen; short and regal

Unique female cat names

Less common names for a girl who should not share her name with every cat at the vet.

  1. Pippa: Short for Philippa, Greek for lover of horses
  2. Marlowe: An English surname with a literary, detective feel
  3. Inez: An old spelling of Inés, the Spanish Agnes; say ee-NEZ
  4. Echo: The Greek nymph who could only repeat others; for a chatty cat
  5. Isolde: The Irish princess of a famous medieval love story
  6. Bijou: French for jewel; small and sparkling
  7. Zsa Zsa: Glamorous and fun, with Hollywood sparkle
  8. Calliope: Greek muse of epic poetry
  9. Thalia: Greek muse of comedy, for a funny cat
  10. Ondine: A water spirit of European folklore
  11. Liesel: A German pet form of Elisabeth
  12. Ottilie: A German name meaning wealth; say oh-TEE-lee-uh
  13. Ramona: A spirited Spanish name for a spirited girl
  14. Elodie: A French name with a melodic, lilting sound
  15. Marisol: Spanish, often read as mar y sol, sea and sun
  16. Romy: A German short form of Rosemarie
  17. Saoirse: Irish for freedom; say SEER-sha
  18. Tansy: A golden herb with button-like flowers

Cat names for female black cats

Glossy, mysterious and a little bit glamorous: names for a girl with a coat as dark as midnight.

  1. Belle Noire: French for a dark beauty; elegant and a little mysterious
  2. Lady Licorice: A sweet black treat with very proper manners
  3. Midnight Rose: A dark bloom for a sweet girl with a velvet coat
  4. Miss Midnight: Polite by day, racing down the hall at 3 a.m.
  5. Sable Belle: Sable is the heraldic word for black, and belle means beautiful
  6. Inky Belle: A dark little beauty who leaves pawprints on everything
  7. Velvet Nib: Small, soft and always dressed in black
  8. Raven Rose: Glossy feathers meet garden petals in one pretty pairing
  9. Ink Blossom: A dark flower for a girl who blooms after sunset
  10. Licorice Twist: Sweet, black and full of surprising twists and turns
  11. Espresso Bean: Dark, small and wide awake before breakfast
  12. Jet Set: A jet-black globetrotter who tours every room in the house
  13. Velvetina: A frilly, velvety name for a soft black kitten
  14. Ebonella: A fairy-tale twist on ebony for a storybook princess
  15. Princess Panther: Royal, sleek and stealthy, the big cat of the family
  16. Dame Dusk: A distinguished lady who appears right at sunset
  17. Countess Coal: An aristocrat in a coat as black as coal
  18. Bella Notte: Italian for beautiful night, for a girl who loves the dark
  19. Midnightingale: Part midnight, part songbird, for a cat who sings at night
  20. Plum Noir: A deep, dark plum for a sweet girl with a glossy coat

How to pick the right name

Let her personality lead

A queenly cat who sits on the highest shelf is a Duchess or Empress. A chatty kitten might be a Piper or an Echo. Watch her for a few days first.

Pair a grand name with a short one

Cassiopeia, Seraphina and Ruth Bader Ginspurr are fun to say once. Choose the nickname you will use every day, like Cassie, Sera or Ruthie.

Try the coat color

Flower and gem names often match a coat: Hazel for a brown tabby, Pearl for a pale cat, Violet for a blue-gray. Black and orange cats have their own lists too.

Say it next to her family's names

Skip a name that rhymes with a child's or another pet's name. Cats learn the sound, and two similar names cause chaos at dinnertime.

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Girl cat names: the most popular picks, why calicos are girls, and famous real female cats

By The Nomezo Editors · Updated October 25, 2026 · How we research names

Luna is the most popular girl cat name in the US by a wide margin: it has been U.S. News's No. 1 cat name every year since 2024, and it was Rover's top female cat name of 2025. Many top cat names are top baby names too: Lily was No. 18 for US baby girls in 2025 and Lucy No. 25.

If you want her to stand out at the vet, look past the top 20. The tools above check how a name sounds next to the other names at home and show its rank in the popularity lists.

  1. Step 1Check how common it isLuna, Bella and Kitty lead the lists.
  2. Step 2Test it at homeCats learn housemates' names; avoid sound-alikes.
  3. Step 3Read the coatA calico is almost always a girl.
  4. Step 4Borrow from a famous catFélicette went to space in 1963.

The most popular girl cat names

  • Other company lists agree. Luna was Rover's top female cat name of 2025 in the US, Canada, the UK and Spain; in France it was Nala (Rover). In Trupanion's 2025 list of insured pets, Luna was No. 1 and Willow No. 3 (Trupanion, via Gray News).
Top girl cat names in U.S. News's 2026 list, and the same names on US baby girls
NameU.S. News 2026US baby girls, 2025
Luna#1#27
Bella#3#136
Kitty#5Fewer than 5
Lucy#8#25
Willow#12#44
Nala#15317 girls
Lily#18#18
Cleo#23#577
Daisy#27#75

Sources: U.S. News, from pet-insurance records (company data, boys and girls ranked together); US Social Security Administration.

Why calico and tortoiseshell cats are girls

  • It is in the X chromosome. The orange-or-not color gene sits on the X chromosome. A female has two, and in each of her cells one X is switched off at random, which makes the orange and black patches; a male with one X usually cannot be calico (Wikipedia).
  • A clone looked different. CC, the first cloned cat, was born on December 22, 2001 at Texas A&M from a calico named Rainbow, but her coat did not match, because the X switch-off happens again in every embryo (Wikipedia)).
  • A state cat. The calico has been Maryland's state cat since October 1, 2001, for colors that match the Baltimore oriole (Wikipedia).

Famous real female cats

  • Félicette, the first cat in space. France launched her on a 13-minute flight on October 18, 1963; all 14 cats in training were female, chosen for their calmer temperament (Wikipedia).
  • Tama, the stationmaster. A female calico, Tama became stationmaster of Kishi Station in Wakayama, Japan, in 2007, and her fame was estimated to add 1.1 billion yen to the local economy (Wikipedia)).
  • Creme Puff, the oldest cat ever. She lived 38 years and 3 days in Austin, Texas (Guinness World Records).

Queens, mollies and grimalkins

  • Queen and molly. A female cat is called a queen, or sometimes a molly if she is spayed (Wikipedia). Molly comes from the pet form of Mary (Wiktionary).
  • Grimalkin was a Matilda. Grimalkin, an old word for a cat, usually an elderly female, is grey plus malkin, which comes from Malde, an early form of Maud or Matilda (Wiktionary).

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Frequently asked questions

What are good female cat names?

Luna, Bella and Lucy top the 2025 and 2026 popularity lists. For something less common, Stella, Ruby, Hazel and Mabel are classic picks, and grander names like Seraphina or Cassiopeia shorten well for everyday use.

What are cute girl cat names?

Mimi, Pixie, Buttercup, Sweet Pea and Bonbon are sweet choices for a kitten. Short names with a repeated sound, like Lulu and Bibi, are especially cute.

What are strong female cat names?

Boudica, Matilda, Valkyrie, Athena and Sigrid all have fierce roots. Matilda means mighty in battle and Sigrid means beautiful victory in Old Norse.

What is a female cat called?

A female cat is called a queen, especially one that has not been spayed. A spayed female is sometimes called a molly, from a pet form of Mary.

What is a good name for a female black cat?

Belle Noire, Lady Licorice, Midnight Rose and Sable Belle are good names for a female black cat, pairing a dark color word with something pretty.

What is the most popular female cat name?

Luna. It has been No. 1 in U.S. News's cat names list every year since 2024, and it was Rover's top female cat name of 2025. Bella, Kitty and Lucy come next. These rankings are company data from pet-insurance and pet-care records.

Is my calico cat a girl?

Almost certainly. The calico pattern needs two X chromosomes, one with the orange gene and one without, so nearly all calico and tortoiseshell cats are female. A male calico usually has an extra X chromosome and is rare.

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