126 Great Cat Pun Names Sure to Make You Smile

Having a pun-based name for your pet is always the dream. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to come up with the perfect pun. These 105 cat pun names will not only make you smile but hopefully, everyone who hears them.

15 Cat Names Based on Historical Figures

Celebrate a bit of history with these names directly from prominent historical figures.

1. John Catams: A fun twist on the second president of the United States, John Adams.
2. Chairman Meow: Not only is this name hilarious, but it’s actually a pun on Chairman Mao, a leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
3. Dalai Pawma: A fun name to represent the spiritual leader and head of Tibet.
4. Oedipuss: Oedipus is most often associated with incest, as he married his mother, but he was also a king. Besides, the name is just fun to say.
5. William Howard Cat: This is especially perfect if your cat has facial colorings to make them look like they have a mustache.
6. Marie Purrie: Want to bring more awareness to one of the most important women in science and have a fun pun? This is the name you need.
7. Sir Isaac Mewton: This one is even better if you can get your cat to make their favorite toy something that looks like an apple.
8. Martin Luther Kitten Jr.: A bit of a mouthful, to be sure, but hilarious all the same.
9. Lucifur: Get it? Luci-fur. Perfect for mean little kitties.
10. Genghis Kat: If your cat is a bit of a terror and likes to dominate the other cats in your home, this might be just the name for them.
11. Cleocatra: A sphynx cat would be the perfect receiver of this brilliantly punny name.
12. William Shakespaw: If you could teach your cat to give its paw or shake, this pun would be complete.
13. Hisston Churchill: Have a mouthy cat? Can’t go wrong with a little hissing pun.
14. Amewlia Earhart: Does your cat like launching through the air? Why not give them a name based on a famous pilot?
15. Mewoses: If you or your partner comes from a religious background, this is a fun way to mess with your family members.

14 Funny Celebrity Cat Names

Celebrities, even ones you’re not a fan of, are great ways to make a pun-based cat name.

1. Cat Damon: No one’s going to miss this pun.
2. Fleas Witherspoon: A fun name for a cat that always seems to get fleas, or had fleas when you first got them.
3. David Meowie: A great name for fans of Labyrinth.
4. Meownce: Does your cat always look like they’re on the runway? Make sure everyone knows that they have style.
5. Jude Paw: Jude Law has been in so many movies that you could make up all sorts of jokes for your cat to keep the puns going.
6. Kitty Purry: A beautiful chance to get two puns in one name.
7. Puma Thurman: Perfect for the fierce little cat in your house.
8. Furley Temple: This is a great name for a fan of the classics.
9. RuPaw: Show that you’re a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race with this pun-filled name.
10. Catalie Portman: A fun way to celebrate its phenomenal actress, and still tie into Star Wars without being incredibly direct about it.
11. Cindy Clawford: Perfect for the sassy cat in your life that uses their nails a little too much.
12. Catrick Swayze: The funniest name for a grumpy little male cat.
13. Bob Meowerly: Like reggae and Bob Marley? Have your cat join in on the fun with this name.
14. Cat Benatar: The name is just so fitting. Great for the cats that like to sing to you loudly at three in the morning.

18 Pun Cat Names Based on People Names

It’s always a little interesting to hear a cat with a human name, especially if it doesn’t fit at all. However, if you want to make it a pun you can take some common names and add a bit of a feline twist.

1. Catrick
2. Jessicat
3. Catleb
4. Meowgaret
5. Pawl
6. Pawmer
7. Tabbytha
8. Padison
9. Meowchael
10. Catmila
11. Wycat
12. Mattmew
13. Furnando
14. Clawdia
15. Pawbrey
16. Abitail
17. Hisston
18. Lucat

47 Pun-Based Cat Names Centered Around Popular Fictional Characters

Do you have a favorite book or movie series? Here are some examples of how to turn your favorite characters into a fun cat pun.

Harry Potter

1. Hairy Pawter
2. Cho Fang
3. Pansy Purrkinson
4. Draco Meowfoy
5. Ravenpaw
6. Lord Voldecat
7. Rubeus Catgrid
8. Pawtunia
9. Hufflepurr
10. Triwhiskers
11. Dudley Purrsley
12. Sturgs Pawdmore

Star Wars

1. Luke Skywalkpurr
2. Kat Hissto
3. Admiral Catbar
4. Paw Solo
5. Chewpawcca
6. Mewbacca
7. Obi-Wan/ General Catnobi
8. Pawdme
9. Paw Dameron
10. Purrincess Leia
11. Nabmew
12. Emperor Mewpatine

Star Trek

1. William Catner
2. Jabba the Cat
3. Leonard Nameow
4. Gul DuCat
5. Captain Purrcard
6. Mewos O’Brien
7. LeVar Purrton
8. Mewhura
9. James Tiberius Purrk
10. Seven of Nine Lives
11. Catryn Janeway

Other Fictional Characters

1. Fuzz Lightyear
2. Furrest Gump
3. Ferris Mewller
4. Santa Claws
5. Bob Scratchit
6. Catsby
7. Catnip Everdeen
8. Catman
9. Count Catula
10. Meowi Pawppins
11. Catticus Finch
12. Pawpeye

29 Cat Names Based on Food Puns

Want cat pun names to do with your favorite foods? Look no further than this list.

1. Furritter
2. Chimipurri
3. Purrstachio
4. Mewlon
5. Meowsli
6. Pawsta
7. Clawster
8. Catamole
9. Furruitcake
10. Clawiflower
11. Meowcaroni
12. Purrmesan
13. Meowtini
14. Catamari
15. Furrtila
16. Clawbernet
17. Furrosting
18. Pawpcorn
19. Furrmesan
20. Kittyccuni
21. Catalope
22. Meowzzerella
23. Pawpaya
24. Purrtzel
25. Catifornia Roll
26. Clawfee
27. Purryaki
28. Purrogi
29. Meowffle

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