Cat names: more than 100 cute, popular and unique ideas
What Australians are calling their cats right now, plus cute, unusual and food-inspired names for every personality.
Luna is Australia's most popular cat name for 2026, followed by Leo, Milo, Simba and Charlie, according to Compare the Market's 2026 pet insurance quote data. Below you'll find the full top 10, plus more than 100 other ideas grouped by style.
The top 10 cat names in Australia for 2026
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Luna |
| 2 | Leo |
| 3 | Milo |
| 4 | Simba |
| 5 | Charlie |
| 6 | Mochi |
| 7 | Coco |
| 8 | Oreo |
| 9 | Loki |
| 10 | Willow |
The most popular girl and boy cat names
Pet Insurance Australia's list covers insured cats born in 2024 and 2025, split by sex. Ties share a spot.
| Rank | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luna | Leo |
| 2 | Lucy | Milo |
| 3 | Daisy | Bluey |
| 4 | Willow | Billy |
| 5 | Bella | Simba, Prince |
| 6 | Coco | Archie |
| 7 | Freya | Bear |
| 8 | Annie | Oreo |
| 9 | Millie, Molly | Merlin |
| 10 | Angel, Honey | Mochi |
These rankings come from each company's own customers, so treat them as a good guide to what's popular rather than a census of every cat in the country.
Cute cat names
Pumpkin, Mittens, Socks, Whiskers, Button, Peaches, Pixie, Marshmallow, Beans, Tinkerbell, Nugget, Smudge, Fluffy, Boots, Muffin, Tiger.
Girl cat names
Nala, Cleo, Zoe, Stella, Ivy, Hazel, Olive, Pearl, Mia, Sophie, Phoebe, Maggie, Penny, Ruby, Duchess, Gigi.
Boy cat names
Felix, Oliver, Jasper, Tom, Harry, Gus, Sebastian, Louis, Theo, Ziggy, Jack, Rocky, George, Henry, Monty, Finn.
Unique cat names
Salem, Pixel, Nimbus, Ophelia, Figaro, Juniper, Sable, Clementine, Bagheera, Tallulah, Kismet, Marzipan, Zephyr, Lyra, Sirius, Atlas.
Food-inspired cat names
Sushi, Tofu, Miso, Nacho, Pickle, Waffles, Cinnamon, Ginger, Pepper, Biscuit, Dumpling, Maple, Toffee, Truffle, Noodle, Latte.
Names from books, myth and history
Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Zeus, Hamlet, Aslan, Gatsby, Darcy, Sherlock, Watson, Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Odin, Dante, Tolstoy.
Australian cat names
Banjo, Bondi, Darwin, Wattle, Sydney, Matilda, Lamington, Banksia, Kylie, Tassie.
Looking for something based on their colour? See our black, ginger, grey and white cat names.
How do I choose a cat name?
- Keep it short. Many owners find one or two syllables easiest, and a shorter name is easier to use when you call them for dinner.
- Watch their personality for a few days. A name that fits a bold kitten might not suit a shy one, and the other way round.
- Say it out loud. Try it in the voice you'll use at dinner time.
- Check it against the household. Choose something that doesn't sound too much like another pet or family member.
See their name on a mat
Once you've chosen, you can see how it looks. Our Custom Feeding Mat prints their name in capitals, up to 20 characters, alongside artwork for nine cat breeds, with a live preview as you type. It's highly absorbent and non-slip, so it catches whatever gets batted out of the bowl. Looking for a present for a cat person? Try our gifts for cat lovers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular cat name in Australia?
Luna. It tops Compare the Market's 2026 list, and also Pet Insurance Australia's list of girl cat names. Leo leads Pet Insurance Australia's list of boy cat names.
What is a cute name for a cat?
Pumpkin, Mittens, Socks, Button and Marshmallow are all popular picks for a cute cat name, and they're easy to say.
What is a unique name for a cat?
Try Salem, Pixel, Figaro, Juniper or Zephyr. They're easy to say but far less common than Luna or Leo.
How long does it take a cat to learn their name?
It varies from cat to cat. Say their name in a happy voice just before something good, like dinner or a treat, and most cats start to respond with regular practice.
