210+ Movie-Inspired Cat Names You’ll Treasure

Cats have a special way of stealing the spotlight, just like your favorite characters from the big screen. If you’re a movie buff and a cat lover, naming your feline friend after a beloved character is the perfect way to showcase your passions. Whether your cat is playful, mysterious, or full of attitude, there’s a movie-inspired name to match their personality.

From classic films to modern blockbusters, movies are full of iconic names that can suit cats of all kinds. You might be inspired by an adventurous hero, a charming sidekick, or even a mischievous villain. No matter your favorite genre, there’s a cinematic name that’s just right for your furry star.

To help you find the perfect match, we’ve gathered over 210 movie-inspired cat names. From timeless classics to quirky fan-favorites, this list is packed with names you’ll treasure as much as your cat. Let’s roll the credits and find the perfect name for your little movie star!

Famous Movie Cat Names

Name	Movie
Dinah	Alice in Wonderland
Cheshire Cat	Alice in Wonderland
Aslan	The Chronicles of Narnia
Figaro	Pinocchio
Kitty Softpaws	Puss in Boots
Tony	An American Tail
Garfield	Garfield
Tigress	Kung Fu Panda
Oliver	Oliver & Company
Rajah	Aladdin
Bagheera	The Jungle Book
Mr. Bigglesworth	Austin Powers
Sassy	Homeward Bound
Mr. Whiskers	Frankenweenie
Puss	Shrek
Catbus	My Neighbor Totoro
Sylvester	Looney Tunes
Jake	The Cat from Outer Space
Nala	The Lion King
Fluffy	Harry Potter
Tai Lung	Kung Fu Panda
Butch	Tom and Jerry
Azrael	The Smurfs
Simba	The Lion King
Goose	Captain Marvel
Milo	Milo and Otis
Lucifer	Cinderella
Felix	Felix the Cat
Crookshanks	Harry Potter
Snowbell	Stuart Little

Disney Movie Cat Names

Name	Movie
Lumpy	Winnie the Pooh
Nala	The Lion King
Meeko	Pocahontas
Kovu	The Lion King
Percy	Pocahontas
Winnie	Winnie the Pooh
Zazu	The Lion King
Owl	Winnie the Pooh
Flit	Pocahontas
Timon	The Lion King
Scar	The Lion King
Kanga	Winnie the Pooh
Eeyore	Winnie the Pooh
Rabbit	Winnie the Pooh
Vitani	The Lion King
Kiara	The Lion King
Banzai	The Lion King
Tantor	Tarzan
Tigger	Winnie the Pooh
Roo	Winnie the Pooh
Pumbaa	The Lion King
Terk	Tarzan
Shenzi	The Lion King
Kala	Tarzan
Piglet	Winnie the Pooh
Dinah	Alice in Wonderland
Rafiki	The Lion King
Mufasa	The Lion King
Sarabi	The Lion King
Gopher	Winnie the Pooh

Cat Names Inspired from Movies

Name	Inspired From
Legolas	The Lord of the Rings
Aragorn	The Lord of the Rings
Gollum	The Lord of the Rings
Vader	Star Wars
Neo	The Matrix
Uhura	Star Trek
Apollo	Rocky
Trinity	The Matrix
Rambo	Rambo
Han Solo	Star Wars
Sulu	Star Trek
Rey	Star Wars
Corleone	The Godfather
Kylo	Star Wars
Leia	Star Wars
Lando	Star Wars
Vito	The Godfather
Spock	Star Trek
Saruman	The Lord of the Rings
Chewbacca	Star Wars
Yoda	Star Wars
Frodo	The Lord of the Rings
Indiana	Indiana Jones
Doc	Back to the Future
Rocky	Rocky
Kirk	Star Trek
Rocky	Rocky
Marty	Back to the Future
McCoy	Star Trek
Gandalf	The Lord of the Rings

Funny Movie Cat Names

Name	Movie
Shun Gon	The Aristocats
Snowball	The Secret Life of Pets
Gidget	The Secret Life of Pets
Ozone	The Secret Life of Pets
Pops	The Secret Life of Pets
Leonard	The Secret Life of Pets
Buddy	The Secret Life of Pets
Dinah	Alice in Wonderland
Peppo	The Aristocats
Duke	The Secret Life of Pets
Gatto	Pinocchio
Fang	Harry Potter
Chloe	The Secret Life of Pets
Meowthra	The Lego Ninjago Movie
Hit Cat	The Aristocats
Mel	The Secret Life of Pets
Billy Boss	The Aristocats
Yzma	The Emperor’s New Groove
Sweet Pea	The Secret Life of Pets
Crookshanks	Harry Potter
Lucifer	Cinderella
Max	The Secret Life of Pets
Sir Hiss	Robin Hood
Tiberius	The Secret Life of Pets
Mr. Whiskers	Frankenweenie
Sergeant Tibbs	101 Dalmatians
Scat Cat	The Aristocats
Norman	The Secret Life of Pets
Fluffy	Harry Potter
Mrs. Norris	Harry Potter

Movie Cat Name Male

Name	Movie
Chief	The Fox and the Hound
Chance	Homeward Bound
Shadow	Homeward Bound
Bruno	Cinderella
Alex	Madagascar
Baloo	The Jungle Book
Beethoven	Beethoven
Kovu	The Lion King II
Jafar	Aladdin
Scar	The Lion King
Slinky	Toy Story
Dodger	Oliver & Company
Gromit	Wallace and Gromit
Dug	Up
King Leonidas	Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Shere Khan	The Jungle Book
Thomas	The Aristocats
Diego	Ice Age
Mufasa	The Lion King
Hooch	Turner & Hooch
Maximus	Tangled
Marley	Marley & Me
Max	How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Zero	The Nightmare Before Christmas
Copper	The Fox and the Hound
Bolt	Bolt
Tramp	Lady and the Tramp
Tiberius	The Secret Life of Pets
Clifford	Clifford the Big Red Dog
Buck	Call of the Wild

Movie Cat Name Girl

Name	Movie
Aurora	Sleeping Beauty
Belle	Beauty and the Beast
Dorothy	The Wizard of Oz
Tiana	The Princess and the Frog
Mia	The Princess Diaries
Mulan	Mulan
Hermione	Harry Potter
Moana	Moana
Cinderella	Cinderella
Megara	Hercules
Vivian	Pretty Woman
Katniss	The Hunger Games
Rey	Star Wars
Snow White	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Leia	Star Wars
Sarah	Labyrinth
Clarice	Silence of the Lambs
Nani	Lilo & Stitch
Jasmine	Aladdin
Bella	Bella
Jane	Tarzan
Pocahontas	Pocahontas
Ripley	Alien
Merida	Brave
Esmeralda	The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Alice	Alice in Wonderland
Rapunzel	Tangled
Ariel	The Little Mermaid
Elle	Legally Blonde
Scarlet	Gone with the Wind

Aristocats Movie Cat Names

Berlioz	Amelia	Madame Adelaide
Brutus	Georges Hautecourt	Francois
Thomas O’Malley	Abigail	Marie
Waldo	Sissy	Duchess
Alexander	Charley	Toulouse
Billy Boss	Napoleon	Clarice
Josephine	Roquefort	Lafayette
Shun Gon	Frou-Frou	Peppo
Scat Cat	Hit Cat	Elvira
Edgar	Uncle Waldo	Tiger

Horror Movie Cat Names

Name	Movie
Thackery	Hocus Pocus
Bates	Psycho
Damien	The Omen
Annabelle	Annabelle
Pluto	The Black Cat
Gizmo	Gremlins
Clarice	Silence of the Lambs
Dracula	Dracula
Carrie	Carrie
Blade	Blade
Jonesy	Alien
Regan	The Exorcist
Gizmo	Gremlin
Myers	Halloween
Buffy	Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Samara	The Ring
Leatherface	The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Pinhead	Hellraiser
Church	Pet Sematary
Salem	Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Binx	Hocus Pocus
Jason	Friday the 13th
Hannibal	Hannibal Lecter
Chucky	Chucky
Ghostface	Scream
Lestat	Interview with the Vampire
Freddy	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Norman	Psycho
Ripley	Alien
Pennywise	It

Lego Movie Cat Names

Zod	Aquaman	Mr. Freeze
Batman	Lucy (Wyldstyle)	Superman
Bad Cop	Benny	Brainiac
Catwoman	Two-Face	General Grievous
Penguin	Lord Business	Scarecrow
Emmet	Lex Luthor	Green Lantern
The Joker	Unikitty	Poison Ivy
Bane	Riddler	Wonder Woman
President Business	Alfred	Flash
Harley Quinn	MetalBeard	Robin

Halloween Movie Cat Names

Name	Movie
Jason	Friday the 13th
Glen	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Michael	Halloween
Regan	The Exorcist
Dewey	Scream
Heather	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Quentin	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Sam	Trick ‘r Treat
Norman	Psycho
Rod	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Gale	Scream
Loomis	Halloween
Jesse	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Leatherface	The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Laurie	Halloween
Kristen	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Chucky	Child’s Play
Tatum	Scream
Pennywise	It
Pinhead	Hellraiser
Freddy	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Carrie	Carrie
Sidney	Scream
Damien	The Omen
Annie	Halloween
Ghostface	Scream
Nancy	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Tina	A Nightmare on Elm Street
Bates	Psycho
Dr. Sartain	Halloween

Naming your cat after a favorite movie character is a fun and creative way to celebrate their personality and your love of cinema. With over 210 movie-inspired names to choose from, you’re sure to find one that perfectly suits your feline friend. Whether it’s a name from an action-packed blockbuster, a heartwarming classic, or a quirky indie film, this list has something for every kind of cat.

Take a moment to consider your cat’s unique traits and let your favorite movies guide your choice. A great name will not only reflect your love for your pet but also showcase your passion for the silver screen. Celebrate your cat’s star quality with a name that’s worthy of a standing ovation!