Russian names and nicknames for cats

On this page of the site you can find names (nicknames) for your cats, cats and kittens boys and girls for all letters of the alphabet from “A” to “Z”.

The names for the kittens are presented in Russian, but they can easily be translated into English.

NAMES FOR GIRLS' CATS AND BOYS' CATS: CHOOSE NAMES BY LETTERS

So, what can you name a kitten ?

The best names for kittens are those that you like, those around you, and, of course, your kitten. Kittens' nicknames should be consonant, not too long, so that it is convenient to call your pet. Here you can select names for male kittens (they are on the left and sorted in alphabetical order); names for girls kittens are on the right. Unusual, original, funny, popular, interesting, funny and beautiful names/nicknames for kittens for boys and girls are presented below.

Click on the desired letter in Russian/English and select a name for the kitten!

A (A)	B (B)	V(V,W)	G (G)	D (D, J)	E (E)	ZH	Z (Z)	I (I)
K (K)	L (L)	M (M)	N(N)	O(O)	P (P)	R (R)	C (S)	T(T)
U (U)	F (F)	X (H)	C (C)	CH	Ш (SH)	E (E)	Yu (JU)	I (Y)

We will be happy to help you choose a name for the kitten!

By color

The easiest way to come up with a nickname for an animal is to pay attention to its color, for example:

Suitable for ginger cats: Ryzhik, Knopa, Ryzhulya, Antoshka.
With a black fur coat: Ugolek, Pharaoh, Chernysh, Othello.
With a snow-white coat: Squirrel, Snowball, White.

Famous tabby cats

Many mustachioed stripes played roles in films and also became cartoon characters. And their names can be taken as a basis when choosing a nickname for your tailed friend.

Jonesy from the movie Alien. The red tabby cat in the film was a passenger on a spaceship. Interestingly, this role was played by as many as four cats.
Cat from the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's". This cat without a name was played by a red-tailed cat, whose real name is Ryzhik.
Brad Pitt from the film “I Want Like Bridget.” The main character named this red striped handsome man in honor of her favorite actor.
Bob from the movie "A Street Cat Named Bob." This red-haired furry played himself in the biographical film and helped the main character improve his difficult life.
Ulysses from Inside Llewyn Davis. And again, another redhead who became the main character of the film and brought a special charm to it.
Lucky from the series "Alf". A furry alien repeatedly tried to eat this poor fellow, but the baby, fortunately, remained unharmed.
Cat from the film "The Godfather". This is a simple tabby cat with no name, which actually ended up in the frame completely by accident, because she was just running around the set.
Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. The fluffy, smiling handsome man became one of the main characters of the film fairy tale and was very much loved by the audience.
"Tonto" from the movie "Harry and Tonto". An orange tabby cat travels with its owner, a pensioner evicted from his own home.
Garfield from the film of the same name. The cartoonish fat ginger loves to eat, but sometimes gets distracted from what he loves to do to help his careless owner.
Pepper from the film "Gentlemen's Games". Perchik lived quietly with his mistress, but after an adventurer appeared in the house, he joined a gang of criminals.
Matroskin from a series of cartoons about the village of Prostokvashino. Perhaps the most beloved cat from the old Soviet past.

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Frightened Jonesy.

The Chinese cat Ah Fei, whose name translates as “fat”, “sweet”, “glutton”, could also become a screen star. This chubby little guy, who lives with his owner Tan Chang, has amazing facial expressions with which he could star in dramatic films or even thrillers.

Tan Chang regularly posts funny photos of her pet on Instagram. Each photo gets at least a thousand likes, and more than forty thousand Ai Fei admirers have already subscribed to the page itself.

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cartoon characters

In families where children live, especially if the pet was purchased for them, you can give them the right to choose a nickname. All kids love watching cartoons, both foreign and domestic. In this case, there will be no problems with choosing a name. Favorite pet can be called:

Tom;
Matroskin;
Leopold;
Kuzey;
Marquis;
Umkoy.

In fact, the owner can choose absolutely any nickname for his beloved pet.

Slavic nicknames

Let's find out what cats were called in Rus' and among other Slavic peoples. There are interesting nicknames with a Russian character and a reference to ancient times. Such original names will help you get away from boring nicknames like Vaska and Murzik and fully reflect the pet’s character.

A person who likes to sit behind the stove is the cat Cricket:

And a few more sonorous Slavic names:

Altyn;
Amethyst;
Master;
Berendey;
Tramp;
Bulat;
Brawler;
Cornflower;
Heather;
Vlasiy;
Dobrynya;
Pied Piper;
Malachite;
Honeypaw;
Peaceful;
Muromets;
Mukholov;
Rascal;
Putyatya;
Robber;
Ratibor;
Skorokhod;
Timoshka;
Tihomir;
It was quiet;
Ember;
Tail;
Sly;
Tsar;
Hawk.

Kuzma playing with a ball:

How to choose the right name

The name should not only please the owner and suit the cat depending on its appearance, breed or character traits. The nickname should be harmonious for the pet itself. To choose the right nickname, you should take into account the recommendations of experts:

The presence of hissing sounds in the name. They are the ones that are best perceived and remembered by animals: Yasha, Lusha, Zhuzha.
Names in which the stress falls on the first syllable: Vaska, Musya, Mishka, Umka.
The presence in the nickname of sounds that place the correct accents is “d”, “z”, “s”, “g”: Askold, Dir, Count, Marquis.

Pedigree cats purchased from nurseries have their name indicated in their passport. As a rule, they are very long and complex.

It is not at all necessary that the name indicated in the passport coincide with the nickname that the family calls the pet.

For example, Arnold is a long name, difficult to remember and pronounce, which the cat is unlikely to recognize. But the shortened version of Arnie is exactly the option you need. Leopold can easily transform into Lesha, and Imperial into Impi.

Easy and beautiful nicknames

Some people like foreign nicknames, like Edward or Donald. And some of the breeders prefer short names, when a boy cat quickly responds to Duke or Seth. We recommend beautiful and easy nicknames with a Russian soul to fans of brevity.

Like these mischievous kids - Luchik and Kex:

Below are the shortest and easiest names for male cats:

Bucks;
Leopard;
Blik;
Beaver;
Venya;
Leader;
Crow;
Gift;
Zurg;
Raisin;
Cyrus;
Lump;
Laurel;
Buttercup;
Poppy;
Moment;
Opal;
Pegasus;
Fluff;
Risk;
Lynx;
North;
Senya;
Tank;
Barbel;
Filya;
Thomas;
Bumblebee;
Cabin boy;
Yar.

And the red brothers - Tim, Bim, Baby and Sonic:

Old Russian names and their meaning

Every owner wants to choose a name for their pet that would carry a certain meaning. A list of Old Russian names and decoding of their meanings will help with this:

Yakim – complacent.
Trofim is the breadwinner.
Arkady is a shepherd.
Vasily is royal.
Askold is the owner of the spear.
Stepan - wreath.
Gregory is the sleepless one.
Bogdan – given by God.
Timothy is a God-worshipper.
Angel is an angel.
August is majestic.
Cyrus - sir.

From the names listed above, you can make an abbreviated nickname for household use, so that it is easier for the animal to perceive it by ear.

Funny nicknames

To bring joy and smiles not only to the pet itself, but also to its nickname, you can choose some funny name. You can take anything as a basis - from the contents of your wardrobe and the names of animals to pieces of furniture and geographical objects. In this case, everything directly depends on the imagination and sense of humor of the owners.

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The following funny nicknames are suitable for girls:

Mitten;
Cabinet;
Mezzanine;
Stool;
Chanterelle;
Chanterelle;
Panda;
Parcel;
Rag;
Pot;
Curtain.

For a boy, you can choose one of the following funny names:

Broom;
Ottoman;
Vacuum cleaner;
Slippers;
Valenok;
Platypus;
Hippopotamus;
Pixel;
Fan;
Breeze;
Hurricane.

Soft Ottoman.

The most popular Russian names

The owner can take note of one of the most popular Russian names today for his furry friend:

Funtik, Candy wrapper, Pharaoh, Caesar, Charlie.
Gosha, Grisha, Valet, Venya, Vaska.
Danube, Don, Elisha, Ephanius.
Coral, Kotofey, Cat.
Agate, Apricot, Baguette, Boris, Baron, Leopard.
Lat, Murchik, May, Malysh, Murzik, Masik.
Nestor, Oscar, Ogonyok, Narcissus, Nat.
Ryzhik, Steve, Roy, Gray-haired, Sultan, Stan.
Usach, Umka, Usik, Tima, Timofey, Tisha.
Bumblebee, Shere Khan, Eddie, Sherlock, Jaguar.

How to name a boy's cat: the most popular names for 2022

Can't find a name for your boy's cat? None of the names you know fit? The widest list of easy Russian names will help you find the most suitable option! On the site you will find original nicknames for a black, white and even a red pet! Cats remember nicknames with whistling and hissing sounds more easily. Remember this when choosing a name for your four-legged friend.

Also, do not forget that the pet grows and matures. Therefore, do not choose a nickname right away, being bribed by a touching little face.

It is not uncommon for Baby or Tiny to grow into seasoned cats, and a nickname left over from childhood causes dissonance among your guests. If nothing comes to your mind, then you can easily use our list.

Serious, funny, unusual, foreign nicknames for a boy's cat. You can choose an interesting name for your furry friend to suit every taste!

1 Nicknames starting with the letter A
2 Nicknames starting with the letter B
3 Nicknames starting with the letter B
4 Nicknames starting with the letter G
5 Nicknames starting with the letter D
6 Nicknames starting with the letter E
7 Nicknames starting with the letter Z
8 Nicknames starting with the letter Z
9 Nicknames starting with the letter I
10 Nicknames starting with the letter K
11 Nicknames starting with the letter L
12 Nicknames starting with the letter M
13 Nicknames starting with the letter N
14 Nicknames starting with the letter O
15 Nicknames starting with the letter P
16 Nicknames starting with the letter R
17 Nicknames starting with the letter C
18 Nicknames starting with the letter T
19 Nicknames starting with the letter U
20 Nicknames starting with the letter F
21 Nicknames starting with the letter X
22 Nicknames starting with the letter C
23 Nicknames starting with the letter H
24 Nicknames starting with the letter Sh
25 Nicknames starting with the letter E
26 Nicknames starting with the letter U
27 Nicknames starting with the letter I
28 The coolest and best
29 Simple and easy
30 Beautiful
31 Cool and funny
32 Popular
33 Unusual, interesting and original
34 Russians
35 English
36 German
37 French
38 Japanese
39 For furry
40 For black
41 For white
42 For the redhead
43 For gray
44 For a kitten

Nicknames starting with the letter A

Iceberg Askold Asterix Ajax Arthur Asclepius Ares Athos Aramis Augustus Albus Diamond

Nicknames starting with the letter B

Baksik Baxter Bruce Basalt Basilio Basil Bosco Boston Baton Biscuit Beads Bosun

Nicknames starting with the letter B

Wasabi Vincent Valdis Virus Watson Bismuth Vermouth Vitas Knight Vlas Cornflower Voltaire

Nicknames starting with the letter G

Gustav Helios Hephaestus Hussar Gizmo Guslar Horace Hans Gnawing Guinness Goofy Goliath

Nicknames starting with the letter D

Jax Dexter Dixon Deimos Dallas Descartes Jerry Jackson Jedi Deniska Joystick Dorotheus

Nicknames starting with the letter E

Esaul Yesenin Evsey Yenisei Elisey Erofey Hedgehog Eustachius Elizar Euphrates Euclid Enoch

Nicknames starting with the letter Z

Joseph Justien Flagellum Zhiwchik Zhulik Zhusik Zhorik Zhuzhik Jaco Geoffrey Georges Gicard

Nicknames starting with the letter Z

Zeus Zodiac Stargazer Sigmund Bully Ruffnut Zabulon Zenith Zephyr Zorro Zidane Zahar

Nicknames starting with the letter I

Raisin Irtysh Eastwood Emerald Joseph Iskander Ippolit Icarus Ivasik Ivashka Yogurt Yosik

Nicknames starting with the letter K

Cupcake Kuzma Croissant Karabas Cosmos Confucius Curtis Korzhik Cosine Kolbasych Kasper Castor

Nicknames starting with the letter L

Eraser Slime Buttercup Patchwork Lucius Litmus Lapis Lucien Lancelot Sleepwalker Lawrence Little Fox

Nicknames starting with the letter M

Mason Marquis Cartoon Sailor Martian Musketeer Maximus Mozart Mufasa Meowth Morsik Marcus

Nicknames starting with the letter N

Narcissus Norris Nesquik Naphthalene Neutron Nelson Thimble Nicholas Ninja Nils Nixon Nafanya

Nicknames starting with the letter O

Osin Ornet Olfi Onyx Ornes Octavius Olive

Nicknames starting with the letter P

Peach Pate Pixel Pie Ottoman Plusik Potyagush Positive Pascal Paphnutius Patrician Porthos

Nicknames starting with the letter R

Ratatouille Rusik Rolex Rufus Rafinad Ramzik Ramses Rasstegai Richelieu Roosevelt Russell Ritz Roll

Nicknames starting with the letter C

Traffic light Severus Sinbad Spartak Stepashka Stalker Senator Salazar Seraphim Siemens Sapphire Sultan

Nicknames starting with the letter T

Tyson Typhoon Tarzan Tigrius Tobias Thomas Times Tigrasik Trophy Timofey Tristan Twixic

Nicknames starting with the letter U

Vinegar Winston Urchun Ugolek Iron Dill Wesley Umka Urfin Ulysses Willis Ulrik

Nicknames starting with the letter F

Fantik Felix Phillips Firkun Florizel Faust Frantik Forest Fuchsik Ficus Fantomas Flintstone

Nicknames starting with the letter X

Houston Hottabych Khariton Harris Khrumstik Khrustik House Helsing Hitchcock Hacker Sherry Holmes

Nicknames starting with the letter C

Citrus Cent Candied Celsius Caesar Centurion Cerberus Citron Cynic Gypsy Cicero Tsarapych

Nicknames starting with the letter H

Cheshire Little Chernysh Cheburek Chernomor Cesarro Chaplin Charles Churchill Genghis Khan Chupa-Chups Chupik

Nicknames starting with the letter Sh

Sage Sharfik Sherkhan Shnyrik Shurshik Shostakovich Screw Schumacher Shashlik Sheriff Shket Shpuntik

Nicknames starting with the letter E

Edik Edward Euclid Elvis Einstein Edison Elbrus Anthony Aesculapius Eskimo Edelweiss Ernesto

Nicknames starting with the letter Y

Eugene Jupiter Unix Juventus Eustace Julius Yurasik Yulik YouTube User Yunets Yukos

Nicknames starting with the letter I

Yaroslav Yason Jaguar Yakhont Yantar Yashka Yarilo Yarofey Jaromir Yanchik Yasik

The coolest and the best

Britton Broderick Byron Caesar Calhoun Carlson Carter Chandler Channing Churchill

Simple and easy

Inky Yamal Jay Kesha Karma Kim Kiko Lassie Leo Leon Lex

Beautiful

Aria Ares Icecream Artemis Aramis Ashley Aslan Atilla Bentley Basil Beckham

Cool and funny

Aristarchus Halibut Faust Truffle Cheshire Casanova Imp Citron Sine Captain Vitas Pistachio Sparrow Tepa

Unusual, interesting and original

Nefertum - god of vegetation Nun - father of all gods Onuris - god of hunting and war Osiris - god of rebirth Ptah - creator Set - god of thunderstorms and desert Thoth - god of wisdom Shesemu - patron of winemaking Shu - god of air Shai - patron of man Yah - god of the moon

Russians

Tishka Umka Felix Caesar Shustrik Edik Yunga Yasha

English

Harry Monty Jack Dexter Fred Simon Simba George Boomer

German

Arlo - unknown Arnold - ruler, strong as an eagle Bach - dweller by the stream Bernard - strong, brave, like a bear Gunther - brave warrior Dedrick - people's ruler Emmett - universal, truthful Ernie / Ernest / Ernst - serious, decisive

French

Thierry - ruler of nations Fernand - eternal traveler Alison - noble birth Eloi - choice Emery - power

Japanese

Yoshio - life in joy Eiji - the eternal order of things Fumio - smart, learned Hibiki - echo, echo, sound Kenichi - healthy, strong, first son Yori - trust Ichiro - first child Isamu - brave, courageous Jiro - second child

For furry

Fluff Winnie the Pooh Plush Marquis Snow Chernysh

For black

Batman Black Bart Blackie Black Jack Dusk Ebony Eclipse Evil Grimalkin Focus

For white

Sugar Dumpling Seal Coconut Belomor Belchonok Albatross Belyashik

For the redhead

Adoni Amber Flame Blaze Rufus Foxy Grow

For gray

Ash (ash) Usagi (bunny) Grizzly (gray-haired) Gray (gray hair) Fog (fog) Argentum (silver) Hairo (gray)

For a kitten

Jess Silver Harry Garik Jorge Holly Hardy Noisey

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Choosing a name by sounds in words

It often happens that the name chosen is short and simple, but the cat categorically refuses to respond to it. The reason for this is the wrong choice of sounds or their combination. Therefore, it is important to choose the right sound sequence in a cat’s nickname:

The presence of hissing sounds: “ts”, “ch”, “sh” . They are like the rustling of the mouse family, and natural instinct will prevail even in the most domesticated cats. The presence of such sounds is a sign to the animal that it needs to be alert and fully concentrated.
The presence of the sound "r" . It is especially good if it is repeated several times in a word. This sound caresses the animal’s ears and calms it. After all, it is “r” that is so similar to the purring of an absolutely contented and peaceful cat.
The sound “m” also has a calming effect on your pet.

But these recommendations are relative, since a short and beautiful name may please a pet even without these sounds.

Nicknames for cats starting with “Ma”

Moor Mavrik Mag Magwai Magellan Magnate Mahomet Magon Majar Madeli Mazhar Major Mazzy Mazy Mazya May Mike Michael Micro Ice Major Mac Macavity Makar Macaron Machiavelli McQueen Maclay MacLeod Maclasha Max Max Maxi Maxik Maximilian Maximoto Maximus Little Devil Mallu Baby Boy Mamai Mamba Mambasa Mamin Siberian Mamsik Manan Mongoose Mandarinchik Manon Manu Manfred Manyunya Mao Mao-Mao Maramyzhkin Marat Marafet Margadon Marek Marel Marenelli Marik Mario Maris Mark Markel Marques Marquis Marcus Markush Marlin Marmalade Mars Marcel Marsik Marceau March Martik Martin Martini Martyn Marcello Marshal Masai Masyok Masik Master Masya Masyavik Matavr Matvey Matis Matroskin Matthias Mauser Mauri Maus Mafik Mafonya Makhaon Maharaja Makhno Maho Mahor Macho Maestro

Names for white cats

White kittens can be called:

Ice;
Belusik;
Belyash;
Blanche;
Blonde;
Blond;
Waitik;
Weiss;
Pearl;
Casper;
Marshmallow;
Kefirchik;
Coconut;
Swan;
Lotus;
Marble;
Cloud;
Snowdrop;
Sugar;
Smy;
Snowball;
Snow.

White kittens are often named by color - Snow, Belyash, Sugar, Snowball

French double names

In 1963, a French research center launched a cat into space. A rocket launched from the African cosmodrome Hammagir, and the capsule with the tailed astronaut spent 15 minutes at an altitude of 160 meters. French scientists did not give the astrocat a nickname, but the British media immediately dubbed the cat Felicette Hammagir.

And these are the same fearless “cosmonauts” - Jean-Jacques and Claudie Haigne.

How to name a boy kitten beautifully in the French manner? Here are some interesting examples:

Allen John;
Atlantis the Magnificent;
Bobby Jack;
Jimmy-Dale;
Joe the Elusive;
George Preston;
David Bowie;
Jacques-Louis;
Jean-Pierre;
Claude Terry;
Leopold the Handsome;
Max Masima;
Patrick Pierre;
Ryan Rickey;
Thomas Pouchet;
Philippe Perrin;
Charlie-Cloyd;
Charles Tony;
Andrew Dash;
Enrique Luis.

Guess the name of this handsome guy - a lover of walks in the summer park? This is Little Carlos, he introduces himself as a distant relative of the cheerful Carlson with a propeller:

Popular French nicknames for girls:

Marie Chrétien;
Michelle Ange;
Eva Green;
Marianna Renata;
Audrey Tautou;
Marion Cotillard;
Emmanuel Bear;
Louise of Burgundy;
Laura Tango;
Matilda of France;
Elisa Jacota;
Carole Bouquet;
Fanny Valette;
Laetitia Casta;
Elodie Freya;
Mylene Demon;
Nicole Karol;
Michelle Mercier;
Varely Obrain;
Moulin rouge.

Lotus, Mirage, Smokey, Shake, Mongoose

By origin:

Rama, Monsoon, Phi, Erawan, Tyson