176 Memorable Tabby Cat Names to Browse Before You Choose

Written by Megan Martin
Updated: November 29, 2023
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Looking for memorable tabby cat names to help your newest pet stand out? Explore these 176 options below for inspiration before you choose.

Top Tabby Cat Names

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Tabby cats are one of the most popular types of domestic cats.

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  • Tabitha
  • Tabbie
  • Birdie
  • Stripes
  • Bakes
  • Socks
  • Blitz
  • Tiger
  • Smokey
  • Daisy
  • Luna
  • Rex
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Food-related names can make memorable tabby cat names, especially if they’re founded in humor!

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  • Taco
  • Ramen
  • Burrito
  • Chip
  • Coco
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Sesame
  • Soup
  • Chowder
  • Clam
  • Fish
  • Trout
  • Pizza
  • Beef
  • Cereal
  • Soda
  • Sushi
  • Pasta
  • Penne
  • Spaghetti
  • Bacon
  • Toast
  • Jelly
  • Jam
  • Ham
  • Cheddar
  • Cheese
  • Colby
  • Feta
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Olive
  • Mocha
  • Espresso
  • Noodle
  • Ruben
  • Hero
  • Sandwich
  • Peanut
  • Butter
  • Steak
  • Sirloin
  • Ribeye
  • Cookie
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Brownie
  • Almond
  • Coffee
  • Candy
  • Cake
  • Cupcake
  • Rosemary
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Cayenne
  • Paprika

Tabby Cat Names Based on Nature

  • River
  • Stream
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Rock
  • Badger
  • Otter
  • Lion
  • Puma
  • Raccoon
  • Snake
  • Bumblebee
  • Moon
  • Star
  • Venus
  • Mars
  • Neptune
  • Jupiter
  • Sun
  • Pluto
  • Shrimp
  • Shark
  • Bear
  • Hawk
  • Falcon
  • Raptor
  • Jade
  • Obsidian
  • Pearl
  • Crow
  • Starling
  • Raven
  • Swan
  • Goose
  • Nimbus
  • Cirrus
  • Cloud
  • Mist
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Choosing a name from your favorite media can be a great way to pick memorable tabby cat names.

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  • Katniss from The Hunger Games
  • Peeta from The Hunger Games
  • Prim from The Hunger Games
  • Finnick from The Hunger Games
  • Cato from The Hunger Games
  • Nidalee from League of Legends
  • Rengar from League of Legends
  • Yuumi from League of Legends
  • Meowth from Pokemon
  • Pyroar from Pokemon
  • Lucy from the Rookie
  • John from the Rookie
  • Jackson from the Rookie
  • Bradford from the Rookie
  • Harper from the Rookie
  • Lopez from the Rookie
  • Harry from the Harry Potter series
  • Ron from the Harry Potter series
  • Hermione from the Harry Potter series
  • Percy from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • Annabeth from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • Grover from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • Tyson from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • Jett from Valorant
  • Phoenix from Valorant
  • Sova from Valorant
  • Skye from Valorant
  • Romeo from Romeo and Juliet
  • Juliet from Romeo and Juliet
  • Jane from Jane Eyre
  • Jo from Little Women
  • Amy from Little Women
  • Meg from Little Women
  • Beth from Little Women
  • Laurie from Little Women
  • Princess Peach from Super Mario
  • Rosalina from Super Mario
  • Regina from Mean Girls
  • Cady from Mean Girls
  • Elle from Legally Blonde

Tabby Cat Names Based on Plants

  • Ash
  • Elm
  • Birch
  • Beech
  • Willow
  • Pine
  • Twig
  • Stem
  • Leaf
  • Rose
  • Lily
  • Dahlia
  • Zinnia
  • Petunia
  • Begonia

Human Names to Use as Tabby Cat Names

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Human names can often make memorable cat names too!

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  • Aisling: pronounced ash-leen; means “a dream”
  • Emily: a Latin name that means “rival”, “laborious”, or “eager”
  • Sophie: a name of Greek origin meaning “wisdom”
  • Caoimh: pronounced kee-va; means “gentleness”, “beauty”, and “grace”
  • Grace: a Latin name meaning “favor” or “blessing”
  • Robyn: a popular name that means “bright fame”
  • Kate: a Greek and English name meaning “pure”
  • Sawyer: an English name meaning “woodcutter”
  • Logan: a Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning “little hollow”
  • Riley: a name of Irish and English origin meaning  “courageous”, or “valiant”
  • August: a Latin name meaning “to increase”
  • Sage: a name originating from Latin to mean “wise” or “healthy”

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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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