Disney Cat Names

Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary than Peg, more stylish than Megan, and still one of the best diminutives of Margaret. 
Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Anne.

Jaq is a compact, modern variant of Jack or Jacques, characterized by its minimalist spelling. This streamlined version maintains the friendly, approachable quality of its more common counterparts while offering a distinctive edge. With just three letters, Jaq presents a contemporary feel that works well in our digital age. Originally a medieval diminutive of John (meaning "God is gracious"), the name has evolved to stand independently. While extremely rare as an official name, Jaq might appeal to parents seeking something familiar yet unconventional. Its brevity and unusual spelling make it memorable without being difficult to pronounce, though bearers might frequently need to correct spelling assumptions.

A literary name coined by the French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais for the central character in his plays The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother. It is thought that he based the name on his own nickname. In modern French, the word has come to mean "barber", due to the famous character's profession.

Figaro

One of the more prominent by-products of reality TV, via Disney. 

Fantasia

Eilonwy is a rare and poetic Welsh name first recorded in the late 19th century and used by Lloyd Alexander for his novel series The Chronicles of Prydain. The character appeared in Disney's adaptation of the series. In both the books and on the screen, Eilonwy is a feisty yet kind character. Read more about Eilonwy and other <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/disney-princess-names">Disney Princess Names</a> in our featured blog.

Eilonwy

Tigger is the bouncing not-a-tiger from Winnie the Pooh, a symbol of buoyancy and resilience. As Tigger says in the books, he's "the only one", and it should probably stay that way when it comes to people names, though Tigger would certainly make a cute name for a cat.

Tigger

Creative choice, evoking the high-kicking can-can girls and other colorful figures in the works of Toulouse-Lautrec. 

Toulouse

One familiar name never used for real people, for obvious reasons. Read more about Cinderella and other <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/disney-princess-names">Disney Princess Names</a> in our featured blog.

Cinderella

The surname Berlioz appears across Western Europe, notably connected to French composer Louis-Hector Berlioz. The name may be familiar through the gray-furred kitten in the classic Disney film, Aristocats. 

Berlioz

Multicultural and unisex, Atta has an appealing symmetrical look, and sounds similar to the popular Etta, Atlas, and Atticus. Some may recognize the name from the 1998 Pixar movie, A Bug's Life, where it was borne by a main character, Princess Atta. She was named for a genus of ants, also known as "leafcutters."
 
Atta is also an Arabic name, meaning "gift, present", a type of flour used in South Asian cooking, a concept in Buddhism meaning "soul, self", and a Fante name meaning "twins". It might also be spelled as Ata.

Atta

Odie is a charming feminine name that often functions as a diminutive for names like Odette, Odelia, or Odessa, though it has also gained usage as an independent name. With Greek roots, it's related to 'ode,' suggesting a lyrical or poetic quality. The name gained some recognition through the lovable dog character in the 'Garfield' comic strip, giving it a playful, friendly association. Odie has a vintage feel reminiscent of the early 20th century when short, sweet nicknames were often used as given names. Its simplicity and cheerful sound make it appealing to parents seeking something unpretentious yet distinctive for their daughters.

Odie

Disney cat names come from a range of Disney shows, movies, and characters. From Fantasia to Frozen and everything in between, these names are perfect for Disney-loving cat parents.

 are those from feline characters themselves, including Nala, Sarabi, and Kiara from 

 as well, including Simba and Mufasa from 

. The Aristocats introduces the names Berlioz, Toulouse, and Thomas O'Malley.

Other Disney names that would be adorable on a kitten include those of heroes and heroines, from Aurora, Lilo, and Elsa to Hercules, Flynn, and Woody. Disney villains may also be an inspiration, such as Ursula and Yzma, Iago and Gaston.

Or you may prefer one of the loveable supporting characters such as Olaf, Chip, Koda, and Gus for boy cats, or Tigerlily, Dory, Flora, or Coco for girls.

Names from Disney movies, shows, and characters for cats and kittens, such as Elsa, Bambi, Mickey, and Woody (Page 8)