What are the top cat names in Australia?
Lunar, Charlie, Bella and Oscar are the four top cat names in Australia according to thousands of cat profiles on Pawshake. Coco, Max, Leo and Molly closely follow behind.
Are you looking for inspiration for a good cat name? These lists reflect the best cat names out there, and will hopefully help you find something perfect your new feline friend!
Most popular cat names in Australia
The most popular cat names in Australia are:
- Luna
- Charlie
- Bella
- Oscar
- Coco
- Max
- Leo
- Molly
- Simba
- Lily
- Kitty
- Mia
- Lucy
- Milo
- George
- Cleo
- Tiger
- Jasper
- Daisy
- Missy
These top cat names reflect broader pet-name trends across all species. For example, human-inspired names are still a favourite among cat owners, which is likely because of increasing humanisation of our beloved pets.
Further evidence of this can be found in many cat owner’s purchasing habits (such as elaborate cat beds and gourmet cat food) and the increased use of pet sitters to keep cats company during the day.
Most popular female cat names
- Luna
- Bella
- Coco
- Molly
- Lily
- Mia
- Lucy
- Cleo
- Daisy
- Missy
- Millie
- Willow
- Lola
- Nala
- Kitty
- Poppy
- Lulu
- Tilly
- Lilly
- Misty
Most popular male cat names
- Charlie
- Oscar
- Leo
- Max
- Simba
- George
- Milo
- Jasper
- Archie
- Ollie
- Felix
- Harry
- Tiger
- Loki
- Toby
- Jack
- Henry
- Oliver
- Monty
- Alfie
What are the most unusual popular cat names?
The most unusual top cat names find their inspiration in food, famous personalities, humour and more!
We loved exploring these unusual best cat names and hope you enjoy reading them too.
Popular cat names inspired by food
- Affogato
- Oreo
- Basil
- Peanut
- Butterscotch
- Chilli
- Honey
- Peaches
- Mango
- Pumpkin
Popular cat names inspired by fiction
- Romeo
- Micky
- Garfield
- Ginny Weasley
- D'Artagnan
- Atticus Finch
- Bruce Wayne
- Captain Kirk
- Chewbacca
- Frankenstein
Popular cat names inspired by humour
- The Fonz
- Diva Muffin
- Gandalf the Grey
- Chairman Meow
- The Fonz
- Cindy Lauper
- Chairman Meow
- Captain Meow Meow
- Biggy smalls
- Larry David
Popular cat names inspired by history
- Merlin
- Bowie
- Amadeus
- Archimedes
- Banksy
- Churchill
- Da Vinci
- Einstein
- Gandhi
- Hemingway
What makes a good cat name?
A good cat name should reflect your cat’s character and personality, without being too complicated.
Although they may not always come when called, a cat will indeed pick up on you calling their name. As such, a good cat will be striking, short and easy to say. Consider abbreviating longer names, and accept that your beloved pet will pick up many nicknames along the way!
Good cat names shouldn’t date too quickly - after all, many cats live longer than 15 years of age! Choose something of significance to you and don’t worry about being too ‘trendy’.
And lastly, the best cat names have personal significance and might take a while to come up with. As such, don’t rush it - ask family and friends and see what they suggest. Happy naming!
