53 Cat Names Inspired By Classic Disney Characters

No matter what type of cat you've got, boy or girl, black or white, Disney films are a great place to start hunting for that perfect name for your kitten. It's a rare person who doesn't love the magic of Disney. Whether you're a fan of classics like Sleeping Beauty or more modern films like Finding Nemo, Disney movies have a knack for inspiring generations of children and sticking with them like glue as they grow into adulthood.

Disney movies also happen to have a lot of great names, which is good news for any new cat owner. They can be a great way to find the perfect name for your furry friend. With nearly a century worth of Disney characters and films to choose from, it's easy to find the perfect name for your feline friend. Here are some of our favorites.

Disney Kitten Names

1. Whiskers
2. Bambi
3. Marie
4. Piglet
5. Nemo
6. Cruella/Ella (When it comes to Disney villains, Cruella reigns supreme!)
7. Binx
8. Tibbs
9. Minnie Mouse
10. Timon

Classic Disney Cat Names

1. Duchess
2. Rapunzel
3. Goose
4. Belle (It's hard to find someone who doesn't know this name from "Beauty and the Beast"!)
5. Shere Khan (Another one from "The Jungle Book"!)
6. Bagheera
7. Rufus
8. Yzma (A unique name from "The Emperor's New Groove")
9. Rajah/Raja (How can we not include the pet tiger from "Aladdin"?)
10. Thomas/Tom

Unique Disney Cat Names

1. Lucifer (This is a good name for fans of "Cinderella".)
2. Peter/Pete
3. Mufasa
4. Felicia (This name is from "The Great Mouse Detective".)
5. Pom-Pom
6. Mittens
7. Mickey
8. Scar
9. Olaf (Yes, this is the endearing snowman from the "Frozen" franchise.)
10. Tigger (Winnie the Pooh's bouncy friend is perfect for goofy cats!)

Actual Cat Disney Kitten Names

1. Pumba
2. Jafar
3. Dinah
4. Toulouse
5. Jasmine
6. Pooh
7. Oliver
8. Aurora ("Sleeping Beauty" fans will know this name!)
9. Simba
10. Cheshire (After the famous grinning "Cheshire cat" of course!)

Rare Disney Kitten Names

1. Tiana
2. Berlioz
3. Lilo
4. Dory
5. Nala
6. Sabor (This name's, of course, from "Tarzan"!)
7. Ariel
8. Mirage
9. Figaro (Great name for Pinocchio fans!)
10. Tinkerbell/Tink (Super adorable name from "Peter Pan"!)
11. Meeko (This is such a cute name from "Pocahontas"!)
12. Prince
13. Ursula

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This article was originally published on August 21, 2021.

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