325 Great Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names

Written by Megan Martin
Published: November 21, 2023
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Pokemon is a popular franchise founded in 1996 with millions of fans across the world. If you or your loved ones happen to be one of these fans, then you may be interested in searching for the perfect Poke-themed name for your new kitten. Below, explore 325 great Pokemon-inspired cat names to help get you started in the naming process.

Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names Based on Cat Pokemon

fluffy three kittens on white in a plaid. Bicolor Rag Doll Cat with blue ball

Find the right Pokemon-inspired cat names for your new pet by looking at cat-based Pokemon themselves!

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This series is filled with a variety of feline-based ‘mons. From your common housecats to lions, explore some of the cat-based Pokemon below for name inspiration.

  • Meowth
  • Persian
  • Perrserker
  • Sprigatito
  • Floragato
  • Meowscarada
  • Skitty
  • Delcatty
  • Shinx
  • Luxio
  • Luxray
  • Glameow 
  • Purugly
  • Liepard 
  • Purrloin
  • Espurr
  • Meowstic
  • Litleo
  • Pyroar
  • Litten
  • Torracat
  • Incineroar
  • Solgaleo

Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names Based on the Eeveelutions

Fans may still be deciding whether or not these adorable pocket monsters are cats, dogs, or some other animal, but they can make the perfect Pokemon-inspired cat names!

  • Eevee
  • Jolteon
  • Flareon
  • Vaporeon
  • Espeon
  • Umbreon
  • Glaceon
  • Leafeon
  • Sylveon

Location-Based Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names

Cute blue mitted ragdoll cat with long fur and blue dominant eyes .

Celestic is a subtle Pokemon-inspired name based on a town in the Sinnoh region.

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The world of Pokemon is home to a variety of locations. Within each title, there is at least one main area, known as a region. In each region, however, you’ll find a wide variety of towns, cities, and other landmarks. These locations can serve as great inspiration for Pokemon-inspired cat names.

  • Almia
  • Kanto
  • Johto
  • Hoenn
  • Sinnoh
  • Hisui
  • Unova
  • Kalos
  • Galar
  • Alola
  • Paldea
  • Kitakami
  • Lavender
  • Fuschia
  • Saffron
  • Cherrygrove
  • Olivine
  • Cianwood
  • Mahogany
  • Lilycove
  • Dewford
  • Sootopolis
  • Celestic
  • Sandgem
  • Snowpoint
  • Veilstone
  • Castelia
  • Anistar
  • Lanakila
  • Akala
  • Poni
  • Hulbury
  • Zapapico

Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names Based on Important Characters

Pokemon occurs in many different formats. This includes shows, movies, a trading card game, and video games. As a result, there is an abundance of important characters where you may be able to find Pokemon-inspired cat names.

  • Ash
  • Misty
  • Brock
  • May
  • Max
  • Lunick 
  • Solana
  • Rhythmi
  • Keith
  • Oak
  • Elm
  • Birch
  • Rowan
  • Sycamore
  • Willow
  • Juniper
  • Magnolia
  • Burnet
  • Kukui
  • Laventon
  • Sada
  • Turo
  • Krane
  • Hastings
  • Jessie
  • James
  • Irida
  • Adaman
  • Volo
  • Nemona
  • Elio
  • Selene
  • Hau
  • Hugh
  • Nate

Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names Based on Moves

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Using a name derived from Pokemon move can be the perfect touch for a playful kitten.

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In order to battle, Pokemon are capable of learning up to four moves at a time in the main video game series. Each of these moves has a unique name, often reflecting upon its typing. If you’re looking for more subtle Pokemon-inspired cat names, this can be a great route to take.

  • Aurora after the ice type moves Aurora Beam and Aurora Veil
  • Avalanche after the ice type move of the same name
  • Storm after the flying type move Bleakwind Storm
  • Blitz after the normal type Z-Move Breakneck Blitz
  • Bubble after the water type move of the same name
  • Buzz after the bug type move Bug Buzz
  • Charge after the electric type move of the same name
  • Soul after the dragon type move Clangorous Soul
  • Soulblaze after the dragon type Z-Move Clangorous Soulblaze
  • Copycat after the normal type move of the same name
  • Curse after the ghost type move of the same name
  • Destiny after the ghost type move Destiny Bond
  • Diamond after the rock type move Diamond Storm

Dark Pokemon to Use as Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names

  • Absol
  • Darkrai
  • Zorua
  • Zoroark
  • Murkrow
  • Sableye
  • Deino
  • Vullaby
  • Yveltal
  • Grimmsnarl
  • Sharpedo
  • Stunky

Water Pokemon to Use as Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names

  • Squirtle
  • Psyduck
  • Poliwag
  • Seel
  • Krabby
  • Totodile
  • Suicune
  • Mudkip
  • Wailmer
  • Milotic
  • Kyorge
  • Buizel
  • Shellos
  • Phione
  • Manaphy
  • Basculin
  • Alomomola
  • Popplio
  • Sobble
  • Dondozo

Electric Pokemon to Use as Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names

  • Pikachu
  • Pichu
  • Mareep
  • Flaaffy
  • Raikou
  • Plusle
  • Minum
  • Blitzle
  • Zeraora
  • Pinchurchin
  • Pawmi
  • Dedenne
  • Toxel

Grass Pokemon to Use as Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names

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Using a grass-type Pokemon as your cat’s name can be a great way to reflect their relaxed personality.

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  • Bellossom
  • Sunflora
  • Treeko
  • Seedot
  • Shroomish
  • Cherubi
  • Cherrim
  • Shaymin
  • Lilligant
  • Skiddo
  • Ogerpon
  • Oddish
  • Gloom
  • Skiploom
  • Roselia
  • Snover
  • Decidueye
  • Smoliv
  • Celebi
  • Lotad
  • Ludicolo

Fire Pokemon to Use as Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names

  • Vulpix
  • Cyndaquil
  • Quilava
  • Magby
  • Entei
  • Chimchar
  • Tepig
  • Charmander
  • Darumaka
  • Fennekin
  • Cinderace
  • Fuecoco
  • Charcadet
  • Ho-Oh
  • Moltres
  • Talonflame
  • Oricorio
  • Armarouge
  • Ceruledge

Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names Based on Game Titles

  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Crystal
  • Ruby
  • Sapphire
  • Emerald
  • Pearl
  • Platinum
  • Diamond
  • Sun
  • Moon
  • Scarlet
  • Violet
  • Ranger

Pokemon-Inspired Cat Names Based on Gym Leaders

Adorable fluffy white ragdoll cat playing with paper balls on the floor in light room and looking at the camera with blue eyes. Lovely cute purebred feline pet outdoors with toys

If you’re looking for casual names, Volkner can be a great option. This Sinnoh gym leader’s ace Pokemon is none other than the electric cat, Luxray!

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In most of the main Pokemon games, the goal is to defeat a series of gym leaders before eventually taking on the region’s best trainers, known as the Elite Four. These influential trainers can be a great source of names.

  • Lt. Surge
  • Erika
  • Koga
  • Sabrina
  • Blaine
  • Giovanni
  • Lorelei
  • Bruno
  • Lance
  • Agatha
  • Falkner
  • Bugsy
  • Whitney
  • Morty
  • Chuck
  • Jasmine
  • Pryce
  • Clair
  • Will
  • Karen
  • Roxanne
  • Brawly
  • Wattson
  • Flannery
  • Norman
  • Winona
  • Tate
  • Liza
  • Wallace
  • Sidney
  • Phoebe
  • Glacia
  • Drake
  • Steven
  • Roark
  • Gardenia
  • Fantina 
  • Maylene
  • Crasher
  • Byron
  • Candice
  • Volkner
  • Aaron
  • Bertha
  • Flint
  • Lucian
  • Cynthia
  • Cilan
  • Chili
  • Cress
  • Lenora
  • Burgh
  • Elesa
  • Clay
  • Skyla
  • Brycen
  • Drayden
  • Iris
  • Cheren
  • Roxie
  • Marlon
  • Shauntal
  • Marshal
  • Grimsley
  • Caitlin
  • Alder
  • Viola
  • Grant
  • Korrina
  • Ramos
  • Clemont
  • Valerie
  • Olympia
  • Wulfric
  • Malva
  • Siebold
  • Drasna
  • Diantha
  • Hala
  • Molayne
  • Olivia
  • Acerola
  • Kahili
  • Milo
  • Nessa
  • Kabu
  • Bea
  • Allister
  • Opal
  • Bede
  • Gordie
  • Melony
  • Piers
  • Marnie
  • Raihan
  • Klara
  • Avery
  • Leon
  • Katy
  • Brassius
  • Iono
  • Kofu
  • Larry
  • Ryme
  • Tulip
  • Grusha
  • Rika
  • Poppy
  • Hassel
  • Geeta

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About the Author

Megan is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is birds, felines, and sharks. She has been researching and writing about animals for four years, and she holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in biology and professional and technical writing from Wingate University, which she earned in 2022. A resident of North Carolina, Megan is an avid birdwatcher that enjoys spending time with her cats and exploring local zoological parks with her husband.

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