News Animals 200 of the Most Popular Cute Cat Names Did your cat’s name make the list? By Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Instagram Twitter Website Elizabeth Rhodes is an associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on May 13, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email The year 2020 saw a surge in pet adoptions, leaving shelters empty as people brought new work-from-home companions into their lives. So, what did all these new pet parents name their fuzzy friends? Rover rounded up the most popular cat names of 2020 by looking at their pet database and determining the top monikers chosen last year. Some owners opted for cute cat names inspired by popular movies and TV shows, like Simba and Nala, while others, like Mickey, Tigger, and Garfield, took their cue from classic cartoon characters. Laurie Cinotto/Getty Images More animal news Further down, you'll find more unique cat names, like Clyde, Hobbes, Freya, and Bonnie. And while these lists are separated by boy and girl cat names, many work for any fuzzy companion. In fact, several names, including Oreo, Tiger, Peanut, Shadow, Smokey, and Kitty, appear on both lists. Below, find the most popular cat names of 2020. These Are the 100 Most Popular Dog Names of 2020 Top 100 Boy Cat Names OliverLeoMiloCharlieSimbaMaxJackLokiTigerJasperOllieOscarGeorgeBuddyTobySmokeyFinnFelixSimonShadowLouieSalemBinxDexterGusOreoHenryWinstonTiggerKittyGizmoApolloTheoRockySamSammyJaxTeddySebastianBanditBootsThorBearZeusChesterPrincePumpkinTuckerCooperBlueZiggyFrankieFrankRomeoCosmoArchieLuckyBennyJoeyKevinMidnightMerlinCasperTomAshGooseMurphyBobBooMooseJacksonMarleyCalvinGarfieldBruceOzzyMaverickThomasTommyMacBubbaFredSunnyPepperPeanutLouisOtisHunterBusterWalterMickeyPercyHarleyClydeMangoBentleyJinxHobbesBeanBagheera Top 100 Girl Cat Names LunaBellaLucyKittyLilyNalaChloeCleoStellaSophieDaisyLolaWillowMiaGracieCallieOliveMollyCaliKikiElliePrincessPennyPepperLillyZoeyRosieCocoPhoebePiperPumpkinMaggieZoeMillieMinnieLuluHazelGingerShadowBabyPenelopeBooRubyMittensIzzyBelleSadieAngelCharlieAthenaSashaFionaOreoSassyMissyNovaJasmineCookieMimiWinnieBaileyMistyEmmaPoppyAliceIvyMidnightAbbyEllaAnnieVioletLaylaBeanAryaMiss KittyPeanutPixieRoxyFrankieZeldaGigiSalemCharlotteDelilahHollyHarleyMamaCatPearlMilaSmokeyStormyBonnieFreyaTigerPatchesOliviaJadePeachesHoney Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit