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Cute Cat Names

  1. Mulberry

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      As a name, it's linked to Sir Mulberry Hawk, a character in Charles Dicken's Nicholas Nickleby.
  2. Boots

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Dora's monkey best friend, and possibly the name of your cat.
  3. Chico

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "boy"

    • Description:

      Friendly but flimsy.
  4. Richie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Richard

    • Description:

      Richie was once a popular enough nickname for Richard that it made the Top 1000 all by itself. It's seriously out of style now -- though still a better choice than Dick or even Ricky.
  5. Patches

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Most likely to be borne by a spotted cat or dog.
  6. Timmy

    • Description:

      Timmy is a warm, friendly masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Timothy. The root name Timothy comes from the Greek "Timotheos," meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God," and appears in the Bible as the name of Paul's young companion. Timmy gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century, often used as both a nickname and a given name in its own right. The name evokes a sense of youthfulness and approachability, and has been featured in popular culture through characters like Timmy Turner in "The Fairly OddParents" animated series. While some parents now prefer to use Timothy on birth certificates, Timmy continues to be chosen for its cheerful, unpretentious quality and familiar sound. Its usage has declined since its peak but maintains steady recognition.

  7. Goose

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      Popular for pets, not baby boys.
  8. Mango

    • Origin:

      Fruit name

    • Description:

      Mango might be cute as a short form of a related name like Manuel, or for a pet name. But we're not feeling it as a full baby name for a child of any gender.
  9. Pinto

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "mottled"
  10. Cozy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "comfortable"

    • Description:

      A snug word name that may appeal to hygge-minded parents. It reappeared on the US charts in both 2020 and 2022 after a gap of 55 years. It can be short for Cosima or Cosette/Cozette.
  11. Hubie

    • Description:

      Hubie is primarily a masculine name functioning as a diminutive form of Hubert, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright mind.' This friendly, approachable nickname has an inherently casual and affectionate quality. While Hubert has historical significance—having been borne by several saints and European nobility—Hubie represents its more playful, informal cousin. The name peaked in familiarity mid-20th century but has since become uncommon. Many may recognize it from the Adam Sandler character Hubie Dubois in 'Hubie Halloween.' Though rarely used as a legal given name, Hubie maintains a charm that evokes mid-century Americana and carries a warm, unpretentious character that some parents might find appealing for its vintage feel and friendly sound.
  12. Gibby

    • Description:

      Gibby is a playful diminutive that typically derives from Gilbert or Gibson. The name Gilbert comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining hostage,' while Gibson was originally a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Gilbert.' Gibby emerged as an affectionate nickname before occasionally being used as an independent given name. It has a friendly, approachable quality with a distinctly casual feel. The name carries associations with youthful energy and cheerfulness. While never achieving mainstream popularity as a formal name, Gibby has maintained steady usage in English-speaking countries, particularly among families seeking a name with an upbeat, informal character. Notable cultural references include characters in television shows that have helped maintain its recognition.
  13. Pebbles

    • Origin:

      English, word name

    • Description:

      As the former stage name of TLC founder Perri Reid and the name of the youngest member of the animated Flintstones clan, it's got some pop culture cache. But it'll be too cutesy by half for most parents.
  14. Otter

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      While we don't see many parents adopting Otter as a name for their own babies, Zooey Deschanel put this one in the lexicon when she used it as a middle name for her adorably-named daughter Elsie Otter. Even in the celebrisphere, Otter is one of the most unique baby names we've heard.
  15. Mittens

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Mittens is a common name for cats with mitten-like fur patterns on their paws. The word actually has feline origins — it shares a root with mite, an Old French pet name for a cat. It became linked with mittens because they were made of fur.
  16. Boots

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      A common name for cats with boot-like markings on their feet. In the same vein: Mittens, Socks.
  17. Peppy

    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "the pepper plant"

    • Description:

      Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.