72 Perfectly Fitting Hairless Cat Names

Hairless cats can be polarizing. People either find them adorable or hideous. You’re likely to fall into the former category if you’re a cat lover. The sphynx cat is the most recognizable hairless cat breed, but there are a few other hairless breeds as well.

A wide variety of names are suitable for a hairless kitty, from ironic names to endearing ones, and everywhere in between. Here are 72 perfectly fitting names for your hairless cat.

Celebrity References and Pop Culture

Many of these names reference celebrities and pop culture figures, such as famous hairless cats. Others are simply just cute and perfect names for a hairless cat!

Celebrities

1. Bruce (Willis): A famous actor known for his bald head

2. Seal: This can be a reference to the musical artist or the slippery, smooth sea mammal!

3. Stanley (Tucci): Another famous hairless actor

4. Jada (Smith): A female celebrity known for her short, shorn hair

5. Baldwin: Not only a pun, but also an homage to the Baldwin brothers

6. Lucille Bald: Very close to the name of the famous actress from I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball, but with an added hairless pun

7. Larry (David): Creator of shows like Curb your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld; Bonus: he’s also wrinkly!

Pop-Culture Characters

1. E.T: A wrinkly and famous extra-terrestrial

2. Lying Cat: a hairless cat from a popular comic book series, Saga

3. Xeno: Short for xenomorph, the aliens from the movie Alien; Perfect for a hairless black cat!

4. Mr. Bigglesworth: Dr. Evil’s cat that went from Persian to hairless in the Austin Powers series

5. Gollum or Smeagol: A bald, wrinkled character from the Lord of the Rings series

6. Dobby: A bald, wrinkly elf from Harry Potter; He even has large, pointy ears!

7. Cersei: A leading female character in Game of Thrones who has her hair cut short

8. Fantine: The female lead from Les Miserables who cut her hair in order to sell it

9. Meowth: A sassy cat from Pokemon

10. Voldemort: A bald, evil villain from Harry Potter

11. Yoda: A legendary small, bald, and wrinkly being from Star Wars

12. Professor X: Bald character from X-Men

13. Hairy Potter: Both a pun and a reference to the titular character in the Harry Potter franchise

14. Rufus: The naked mole rat’s name from Kim Possible

15. Cousin Itt: A hairy character from The Addams Family; This name is also ironic

16. Chewbacca: An ironic name nodding to the hairy Wookiee warrior of the same name from Star Wars

17. Walter White: Bald main character in Breaking Bad played by Brian Cranston

18. Nick Fury (Or Furry): A bald superhero from Marvel Cinematic Universe played by Samuel L. Jackson

19. Bane: A bald villain from Batman played by Tom Hardy

Names with Meaning

Egyptian-inspired names might be the go-to for sphynx cats since their namesake comes from the famous monument in Egypt. Although the sphynx cat’s original name is Canadian hairless, the “sphynx” moniker is well-attributed. Other breeds of hairless cats like the Donskoy cat have Russian origins, so some names below are suited for those breeds. Other names reference gods or goddesses.

Egyptian

1. Anubis: Egyptian death god with a head of a dog, though the upright ears are very cat-like

2. Osiris: An Egyptian god of fertility, rebirth, and healing

3. Cleopatra: The Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egyp

4. Ra: Egyptian god of the sun and kings

5. Nefertiti: A Queen of Egypt

6. Bastet: Egyptian goddess with the head of a cat. Egypt is known for their love and worship of cats

7. King Tut or Tutankhmun: One of the most widely recognizable kings of Egypt

Russian

1. Czar: Meaning “emperor” in Russian

2. Ivan (male) or Iva (female): Russina meaning “gift from God”

3. Rasputin: A famous Russian mystic

4. Orion: Perfect for cat lovers and astronomy lovers

5. Nikolai: Meaning “victorious” in Russian

6. Mikhail: Meaning “god-like” in Russian; a very fitting name for a cat that likes to be worshipped

7. Maximilian (or Max): Meaning “the great” in Russian

8. Babushka: Russian for “grandmother”. This is also suitable thanks to the wrinkles hairless cats sport

9. Kira: Ruler or beloved in Russian

10. Sveta: “Saint” in Russina; fitting for a cat who believes they are royalty

Other Origins

1. Artemis: a Greek goddess of the hunt with close ties to the moon

2. Katana: A popular Japanese name for cats, possibly due to their sword-like claws

3. Calvin: The French word for “bald” or “little bald one”

4. Katja: A Russian name with Greek origins meaning “pure”

5. Momo: Meaning “peach” in Japanese

Ironic or Punny

With hairless cats, there are many opportunities to poke fun at their nakedness with their names. Plus, they’re bound to get a laugh from people hear of the cat’s name before they see it.

1. Fluffy: Obviously, a hairless cat is anything but fluffy!

2. Curly: This could work as an ironic name for a hairless cat, or for a Devon rex cat

3. Rapunzel: A cat named Rapunzel but minus the luscious locks is sure to get a few chuckles

4. Haira: A reference to the Greek goddess Hera but spelled a bit more tongue-in-cheek

5. Hairold: Like Harold, but funnier

6. Fabio: Male often associated with lush, thick hair.

7. Rogaine: famous brand of hair-growth product

8. Sasquatch: A large, hairy creature. “Bigfoot” is also acceptable

9. Shaggy: Can be a reference to Scooby Doo’s right-hand man or simply in reference to the lack of shaggy hair

10. Botox: A cosmetic injection to get rid of wrinkles. Purrhaps the cat shouldn’t hear about that.

11. Raw-bert: Like Robert, but leaning more towards the raw chicken side of a hairless cat’s appearance

12. Caesar: A noble Roman emperor, but also a Latin word meaning “hairy”

On-the-Nose

Maybe you’re not the type for ironic pet names. Here are some names that are very appropriate for cats with wrinkles and soft skin (not to mention, lack of hair!)

1. Wrinkles: Need we say more?

2. Cashmere: Luxurious and soft, hairless cats and this fabric have something in common

3. Velvet: Similar to cashmere in terms of softness and luxury

4. Peach Fuzz: A downy, soft hair that coats humans and hairless cats alike

5. Cueball: A smooth, white ball used in billiards can be a very fitting name for a light-colored hairless cat

6. Pinky: Can be indicative of the cat’s color or their general nakedness

7. Mr. Clean (or Mrs!): The mascot for cleanliness is now in the form of a bald cat.

8. Tofu: Silky and smooth!

9. Chicken: A hairless cat somewhat resembles raw chicken

10. Smoothie: A favorite refreshing beverage and a cute name for a hairless kitty

11. Nakey: A cute name to point out your cat’s lack of fur (and clothing)

12. Sumo: This name is very good for a chubby hairless cat

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