Fido or Spot are great cat names, but not for your distinguished feline. Your furry king or queen deserves a name befitting royalty. Here’s a list of 200 fancy cat names in case you need inspiration for the purrfect posh moniker.
Mythological Cat Names
Cats with ties should have top-tier names.
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Let your cat share a name with an ancient god. These majestic, famous names come with rich histories and powerful symbolism. Give them to bold furballs who walk with their tails held high.
- Zeus: King of the Greek gods and capricious trickster. Zeus’ pranks are as legendary as his dominance
- Isis: Egyptian queen of magic and healing arts. Some believed she held threads of fate
- Jupiter: Roman equivalent of Zeus
- Ra: Egyptian deity who controls power, light, and the heavens
- Anubis: Egyptian cemetery god with the head of a black jackal
- Aphrodite: Greek goddess who represents love and female beauty
- Artemis: Huntress and protectress among the Greeks
- Apollo: The son of Zeus and one of the mightiest gods
- Demeter: Greek queen of the earth. A goddess who oversees fertility and the harvest
- Plutus: Son of Demter
- Aion: Roman god of limitless time
- Clementia: Sweet Roman goddess of divine mercy
- Fortuna: Roman Goddess of luck and fortune
Additional mythological cat names
- Aesculapius
- Faunus
- Anna Perenna
- Horus
- Ares
- Bellona
- Feronia
- Castor
- Carna
- Cybele
- Hercules
- Neptune
- Juno
- Mercury
- Babi
- Lua
- Hermes
- Hyperion
- Oceanus
- Triton
- Prometheus
- Kratos
- Boreas
- Hypnos
- Alastor
- Morpheus
- Helios
Regal Cat Names Based on Color
If you need ideas, name your cat after the color of their eyes or fur.
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Your cat’s thick, gorgeous coat might be their most noticeable feature. A sophisticated name matching their colorful fur will have them rubbing your leg whenever you call.
- Aurelia: Gold
- Carmine: Red
- Ebony: Black
- Cressida: Gold
- Ivory: white
- Saffron: Yellow
- Topaz: Yellow
- Raven: Black
- Sable: Brown
- Fuscia: Purplish red
- Blaine: Yellow
- Verdant: Green
- Onyx: Black
Glamorous Location-Based Cat Names
If you’re traveling with your cat, give them a fun, first-class name.
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Do you live for the jetsetting lifestyle? Or maybe your kitty has a certain Je ne sais quoi. Naming them after a sought-after destination gives them an exotic tinge.
- Barcelona: Capital of Spain
- Cairo: Capital of Egpyt
- Chicago: American Midwest financial center
- Holland: Dutch-speaking country
- Morocco: North African nation
- Persia: Ancient Iran
- Aspen: Ritzy American ski town
- India: South Asian country
- Sundance: American city that hosts a famous movie festival
- Caspian: Large sea
- Geneva: Capital of Switzerland
Additional Location-Based Cat Names
- Asia
- Sydney
- Tokyo
- London
- New York
- Prague
- Milan
- Jamaica
- Bali
- Dublin
- Everest
- Kilimanjaro
- Olympia
- Vail
- Beverly Hills
- L.A.
- Hamptons
- Venice
- Hong Kong
Wealthy-Sounding Cat Names
Some cats even look expensive.
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With their gorgeous bright eyes and picture-worthy faces, some cats look like a million bucks. Fancy cat names born from luxurious words are a natural fit when you have a cat like this.
- Stately
- Chic
- Fancy
- Couture
- Delux
- Classy
- Prim
- Dynasty
- Billionaire
- Millionaire
- Gala
- Grand
- Luxe
- Ritzy
- Supreme
- Aristocrat
- Mogul
- Swanky
- Duke
- Duchess
- Ritzy
Uppercrust Cat Names from Fiction
Pampered cats often have unique names.
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What’s more comfortable than a cat in your lap and a book in your hand? If your answer to that question is “nothing,” these names taken from fiction might resonate with you.
- Mr. Darcy: Rich love interest in Pride and Prejudice
- Bronte: Last name of the famous novelist sisters
- Byron: Lord Byron
- Shakespeare: World’s most famous poet
- Gatsby: Powerful character in The Great Gatsby
- Hemingway: Ernest Hemingway, an acclaimed author
- Wharton: Edith Wharton, a novelist who focused on the American upper class
- Holly Golightly: Flirty lead character in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Ophelia: Character in Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Designer Cat Names
Iconic designer names go well with lovely cats.
The world of high fashion may seem far removed from your slinky cat, but they share an untouchably cool vibe. The cat may even be the home’s ruler, dictating cuddles and food on demand.
- Armani: Sleek brand from Giorgio Armani
- Coco: Famed designer Coco Chanel
- Klein: Dynamic designer Calvin Klein
- Chanel: High-end fashion and perfume brand
- Fendi: Esteemed fashion house
- Vera: Celebrated fashion visionary Vera Wang
- Hermès: Trendsetting purse and fashion brand
- Gucci: Fashion label born in Italy
- Dior: Former titan Christian Dior
- Pucci: Eclectic fashion house for the rich
Additional Designer Cat Names
- Betsey Johnson
- Audigier
- Arden
- Manolo
- Blahnik
- Versace
- Hilfiger
- Cardin
- Armani
- Vuitton
- Gaultier
- Valentino
- Lagerfeld
- Dolce
- Gabbana
- Choo
- Givenchy
- Cavalli
- Prada
- Guinness
- Laroche
Fancy-Sounding Cat Names
Pick a cat name that you love.
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A cat name doesn’t need an illustrious history to be striking. There are names that sound fancy because of how they roll off the tongue.
- Arabella
- Cosette
- Glory
- Gloriana
- Evangeline
- Fabian
- Leopold
- Ansel
- Octavius
- Xavier
- Brigitte
- Gemini
- Raoul
- Evelyn
- Tallulah
- Linden
- Ember
- Joya
- Wynn
- Connery
- Sterling
- Kingsley
- Basel
- Megah
- Aldrich
- Liliana
- Francesca
- Emilia
- Dove
- Wrangley
Elegant French Cat Names
Rich, pearl-wearing cats embody fancy cat living.
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French is often ranked the prettiest language, so a French cat name is bound to exude elegance. Look up how to say these names online if you want perfect pronunciation.
- Candide: White
- Reve: Dream
- Oralie: Golden
- Jolie: Pretty
- Chantilly: White
- Utopie: Utopia
- Dariela: Sweetheart
- Elle: She
- Mai: May
- Fleur: Flower
- Joie: Joy
- Amour: Love
- Bisous: Kisses
- Cherie: Darling
- Tresor: Treasure
- Fonce: Dark
- Esperer: Hope
- Gentil: Kind
- Rayonner: Shine
- Vivant: Alive
- Chanson: Song
- Poisson: Fish
- Espirit: Mind
- Badiner: Play
- Ange: Angel
- Miette: Crumb
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