Male and female cat names – let's find the perfect name for your cat!

Once you've figured out whether your cat is male or female, there's just one question left to answer… what to name your cat? Let's look at how to teach your cat its name and discover the most original and fun names for male and female cats!

How to teach your cat its name

Usually a cat learns its name on its own, and it doesn't take long before, through repeated hearing, it comes to associate the name with itself. That said, it's also true that unlike dogs, our feline friends don't always respond promptly to vocal commands… To be clear, this isn't because they don't understand or are less intelligent than our other four-legged companions; it simply comes down to the bond of trust we have built with them.

Once you've chosen your cat's name from one of the many cat names listed below, know that to teach your cat its name you simply need to follow these small tips. First of all, from kittenhood you should repeat its name often — especially at mealtimes and during cuddle sessions, so that it always associates the name with something pleasant. The same applies when you want to play with it; call it by name frequently and reward it with a treat every now and then.

Use a calm tone of voice when you call it — cats have excellent hearing and there's no need to raise your voice. Also try never to call it by different names; once you've chosen a name, always use that one and not other variations or nicknames. Finally, never scold your cat while calling it by name; if you do, your cat will associate that name with something unpleasant. Follow these small tips and you'll find that teaching your cat its name will be very easy — your cat will pay attention every single time you call it.

Male cat names and female cat names

A great tip on what to call a cat is to choose short, simple names — your cat will learn its name much more quickly! Below you'll find a list of cat names, divided into male cat names and female cat names.