2025 Cat Name Trends: The Cutest, Coolest & Most Popular Names Taking Over This Year
- Name Kennel
- Oct 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 16
In 2025, naming your cat has become a true reflection of personality, style, and even internet culture. Gone are the days of calling every cat “Smokey” or “Whiskers” — today’s pet parents are inspired by TikTok trends, celestial vibes, comfort foods, and movie characters.
At Name Kennel, we’ve analysed thousands of name searches, social mentions, and pet registry trends to reveal the hottest cat name styles of 2025 and the ones already fading fast.
Whether you’ve just adopted a new kitten or you’re curious about what everyone else is naming their furry friend, here’s what’s trending right now.
1. Celestial & Cosmic Names Are Still Soaring
The space theme shows no signs of slowing down. Names like Luna, Nova, Orion, and Cosmo continue to top the charts, soft, modern, and a little bit mysterious.
These names are short, easy to say, and work for both male and female cats. “Luna” has now spent three years at the topof the cat name charts, while “Nova” and “Comet” are climbing fast thanks to TikTok’s “cosmic pet” aesthetic.
2. Nature-Inspired Cat Names Are Blooming
Pet parents are embracing calming, earthy vibes. “Sage” and “River” are the breakout stars of 2025, joined by other natural names like “Moss,” “Willow,” “Oakley,” and “Sunny.”
These names fit perfectly with the rise of minimalist, organic living and they sound beautiful when you call them.
Trending nature names:Sage · River · Oakley · Fern · Moss · Clover · Willow · Sunny · Pebble · Maple
3. Food & Snack Names Are Back (and Funnier Than Ever)
Yes, the “food name” trend is still cooking. From Mochi to Pickles, Waffles, and Peanut, cute snack-based names are everywhere. They’re fun, playful, and perfect for a cat with a cheeky personality.
The biggest new food-inspired trend? Dessert names, think “Brownie,” “Pudding,” and “Tiramisu.”
Trending food names:Mochi · Peanut · Oreo · Biscuit · Waffles · Pickles · Tofu · Brownie · Jellybean · Noodle
4. Pop Culture & Movie-Inspired Names
From Marvel to Pixar, 2025’s cat names are full of character literally. “Loki” remains one of the most-searched boy cat names this year, while “Simba,” “Stitch,” and “Totoro” are rising thanks to nostalgic millennial pet parents.
Pop culture names to watch:Loki · Simba · Stitch · Garfield · Pikachu · Totoro · Elsa · Wednesday · Sonic · Neo
5. Funny & Meme-Inspired Names
If it sounds like a pun, it’s probably trending. Meme-loving cat owners have made funny names a whole category of their own, the perfect mix of clever and cute.
Top pun-based names:Chairman Meow · Cat Damon · Meowly Cyrus · Purrlock Holmes · Cleocatra · Furrdinand · Catrick Swayze
These names aren’t just amusing, they get shared like crazy on social media, giving your cat instant viral potential.
6. Vintage Human Names Making a Comeback
The “grandparent chic” trend isn’t just for baby names, cats are getting them too! Classic, cozy human names like Arthur, Betty, Frankie, and Mabel are becoming surprisingly popular again.
These give cats a touch of personality and humour, especially for owners who love a retro twist.
Trending vintage names:Arthur · Mabel · Elsie · Betty · Frank · Harold · Walter · Dotty · Olive · Stanley
7. Minimalist & Aesthetic One-Word Names
Clean, modern, and Instagram-friendly, short one-word names like “Zen,” “Bliss,” “Rune,” and “Muse” fit perfectly with the aesthetic era.
These names are quick to say, easy to type, and align with the calm, mindful energy people want their pets to bring.
Trending minimalist names:Zen · Rune · Bliss · Cloud · Blue · Rune · Echo · Lux · Milo · Sol
8. What’s Fading Fast
Every trend has its time. According to Name Kennel data, these names are starting to slip down the charts in 2025:
Declining names:Tiger · Kitty · Misty · Bella · Chloe · Tigger · Smokey · Oreo (still cute, but overused!)
Cats deserve names as unique as their personalities and the data shows that originality is in.
9. Predictions for 2026 Cat Name Trends
Looking ahead, expect more names inspired by AI, mythology, and astrology as younger, tech-savvy owners name cats after digital or fantasy themes.
Predicted 2026 breakout names:Pixel · Atlas · Nyx · Astra · Onyx · Zephyr · Neo · Lumi · Orbit · Halo
Expert Tips for Picking the Perfect Cat Name
Keep it short, one or two syllables are easiest for cats to recognise.
Say it out loud a few times; it should sound natural and friendly.
Match it to your cat’s personality or appearance.
Avoid names that sound like common commands.
Try it for a few days before making it official.
Final Thoughts
2025’s biggest naming trend is all about personality and meaning. Whether you go for a playful “Pickles,” a cosmic “Luna,” or a chill “River,” the best cat names are the ones that make you smile every time you say them.
If you’re still hunting for the perfect name, explore our full database of Cat Name Generators and trending pet name lists — updated every week to reflect the newest naming waves.