255+ Unisex Cat Names You Can Use for Any Kitty

Written by Megan Martin
Updated: October 6, 2023
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Introducing a new kitten to your home can be an exciting time, and what better way to celebrate than considering some names? Below, see some of the top 255+ unisex cat names to help you decide what to call your new feline family member.

Top Unisex Cat Names

  • Spot
  • Kit
  • Birdie
  • Lucky
  • Marbles
  • Bakes
  • Blitz
  • Patches
  • Rascal
  • Socks
  • Phantom
  • Smokey
  • Mac.

Gender Neutral Cat Names for Gray Cats

  • Blue
  • Grayson
  • Windy
  • Moon
  • Star
  • Pepper
  • Stormy
  • Pebbles
  • Tinsel
  • Mouse
  • Flint
  • Disco
  • Haze
  • Silver
  • Carbon
  • Brick
  • Cinder
  • Ash
  • Thunder.

Ash is a popular unisex cat name for gray cats!

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Unisex Cat Names for White Cats

white short hair Burmilla breed cat sit at grey background

Blizzard is an interesting twist in terms of snow-related unisex white cat names.

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  • Ghost
  • Snow
  • Snowy
  • Snowflake
  • Winter
  • Alaska
  • Aspen
  • Birch
  • Blizzard
  • Blondie
  • Boo
  • Cottontail
  • Frosty
  • Ivory
  • Snowball
  • Sugar
  • Tofu.

Unisex Cat Names for Black Cats

  • Salem
  • Shadow
  • Soot
  • Inky
  • Stormy
  • Magic
  • Midnight
  • Nightshade
  • Coal
  • Comet
  • Cosmo
  • Dusk
  • Twilight
  • Jet
  • Noir (French for “black”)
  • Noche (Spanish for “night”).
Beautiful Black bombay cat portrait with yellow eyes lie and relax on pillow at home

Cosmo is a unique unisex name for a black cat if you’d rather stray away from popular picks like Shadow.

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Gender-Neutral Cat Names for Orange Cats

  • Gingersnap
  • Foxy
  • Ember
  • Copper
  • Phoenix
  • Scorch
  • Blaze
  • Kindle.
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An orange cat’s fiery fur may be best represented by names like Blaze or Kindle.

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Cute Unisex Cat Names

  • Coco
  • Paws
  • Socks
  • Mittens
  • Lucky
  • Whiskers
  • Boots.
  • Cola
  • Bagel
  • Muffin
  • Coffee
  • Pancake
  • Bacon
  • Almond
  • Waffle
  • Berry
  • Pasta
  • Nugget
  • Taco
  • Olive
  • Cheddar
  • Cheese
  • Dumpling
  • Melon
  • Curry
  • Doughnut
  • Potato
  • Soup
  • Chowder
  • Ramen
  • Biscuit
  • Gravy
  • Panini
  • Cheesecake
  • Peanut
  • Peanut Butter
  • Tortilla
  • Nacho
  • Fruit
  • Loaf
  • Toast
  • Cookie
  • Pumpkin
  • Apricot
  • Mango
  • Orange
  • Marmalade
  • Cheeto
  • Dorito
  • Yam
  • Creamsicle
  • Sorbet
  • Clementine
  • Tangerine
  • Brownie
  • Coconut
  • Vanilla
  • Marshmallow
  • Oatmeal
  • Peppermint
  • Eggroll
  • Churro.
red cat sniffing a mug of black coffee while standing on a table with paper and pen

Food names can be perfect for those looking for casual or even silly unisex cat names.

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  • River
  • Sol (Spanish for “sun”)
  • Clover
  • Summit
  • Cedar
  • Brook
  • Alfalfa
  • Conifer
  • Dakota
  • Elwood
  • Basil
  • Spruce
  • Cilantro
  • Cloud
  • Nimbus
  • Quill
  • Bramble
  • Briar
  • Sticks
  • Twig
  • Forest
  • Bamboo.
Lovely ashy spotted cat sharpens its claws on a tree trunk in the garden.

Name your cat after one of the things they love most: nature!

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Sometimes, you may be interested in a name that is a bit more human for your feline. Here are some of the top trending unisex names for babies that you may want to borrow for your cat.

  • Charlie: a popular unisex name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”
  • Avery: a whimsical name of English origin meaning “ruler of the elves” or “wise”
  • Logan: a Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning “little hollow”
  • Dylan: a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “born from the ocean”
  • Quinn: an Old Irish originating name meaning “wise” or “reason”
  • Riley: a name of Irish and English origin meaning “woods clearing,” “courageous,” or “valiant”
  • Cameron: a Scottish name meaning “crooked nose” or“crooked river” or referencing a location of the same name.
  • Taylor: a name of English origin meaning “cutter of cloth”
  • Blake: a popular gender-neutral British originating name meaning “dark” or “shining”
  • Casey: an Irish and Scottish Gaelic meaning “watchful,” “vigilant,” and “brave”
  • Jamie: stemming from the Hebrew name James, meaning “he who supplants”
  • Drew: a Welsh name meaning “wise”
  • Rory: a name derived from Irish and Old Irish meaning “red” or “red king”
  • Sawyer: an English name meaning “woodcutter”
  • Harper: a musical derived from “harp,” meaning “someone who plays the harp”
  • Alex: a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of mankind”
  • Parker: an Old English name meaning “park keeper”
  • Noah: an interesting Hebrew name meaning “rest” as well as “motion”
  • August: a Latin-derived name meaning “to increase”
  • Oakley: an English name meaning “meadow of oak trees”
  • Robin: a popular English unisex name that means “famed” or “bright”
  • Sage: originating from Latin to mean “wise” or “healthy”
  • Wren: an English unisex name meaning “small bird”, such as wrens.
  • Darcy: from Pride and Prejudice
  • Puck: from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  • Kindred: from League of Legends 
  • Church: from Pet Semetery
  • Yuumi: from League of Legends
  • Tiger Lily: from Peter Pan
  • Splat: from Splat The Cat
  • Buttercup: from The Hunger Games
  • Cullen: from Twilight
  • Hazel: from The Fault In Our Stars
  • Artemis: from Artemis Fowl
  • Liesel: from The Book Thief
  • Kaz: from Six of Crows
  • Scout: from To Kill A Mockingbird
  • Jem: from To Kill A Mockingbird
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Your favorite books, movies, and even video games can be a great place to look for unisex cat name inspiration.

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Unisex Cat Names That Are Adjectives

  • Tiny
  • Chunky
  • Fluffy
  • Brave
  • Timid
  • Fierce
  • Noble.

Unisex Cat Names Based on Cities

  • London
  • Paris
  • Tokyo
  • Barcelona
  • Cairo
  • Madrid
  • Manila
  • Moscow
  • Rome
  • Berlin
  • Miami
  • Athens
  • Vienna
  • Sydney
  • Milan
  • Seoul
  • Dublin
  • Honolulu
  • Hamburg.

Gender Neutral Cat Names Based on Other Animals

  • Bear
  • Lamb
  • Goose
  • Hawk
  • Bird
  • Fish
  • Dove
  • Wolf
  • Bunny
  • Squirrel
  • Starling
  • Raven
  • Crow
  • Owl
  • Fawn
  • Falcon
  • Vulture
  • Sparrow
  • Mouse
  • Tiger
  • Lion
  • Panther
  • Cougar
  • Puma
  • Leopard
  • Duck
  • Moose
  • Badger.
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If you’re looking for a bit of humor, naming your cat after a different animal can be a cute touch!

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Unisex Cat Names in Other Languages

  • Bijou (French for “jewel”)
  • Cherie (French for “darling”)
  • Miaou (French interpretation of a cat’s meow)
  • Minette (French for “kitten”)
  • Manchitas (Spanish for “little stains”)
  • Cielo (Spanish for “heaven”)
  • Gato (Spanish for “cat”)
  • Knödel (German for “dumpling”)
  • Katze (German for “cat”)
  • Mèo (Vietnamese for “cat”).

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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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