205 Sweet & Festive Christmas Cat Names for Your Holiday Companion

Cats and kittens can be the perfect gift, so what is more appropriate than a list of Christmas cat names to start the season. On the list below we have brought together a Christmas themed cat names list based on everything we love about the holidays. Here are a few ideas to get you in the Christmas spirit:

• CASPAR – One of the three wise men
• EGGNOG– Yuletide beverage
• RUDOLPH – Most famous of Santa’s reindeer
• SANTA – Christmas gift bringer

Male Christmas Cat Names

• BELTHAZAR-One of the three wise men who visited and gifted baby Jesus, sounds like a suitable christmas name for your cat
• BLITZEN-Name your fast cat after this character in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer film
• CASPAR-One of the wise men who brought gifts to baby Jesus, this is an ideal name for a cat who follows instructions
• CHRISTIAN-A cat who reminds you to follow Jesus Christ
• CLAUS-A Greek name meaning Victory of the people, a perfect name for a brave and bold cat
• COMET-A lovely name for an adorable cat with a grey coat
• CRACKER-An ideal name for a cat who was gifted to you during Christmas
• DONNER-One of the Santa’s’ reindeer, an ideal name for a talented and confident cat
• ELF-Name your graceful and strong feline after this Santa Claus’ helper of the North-Pole
• EMMANUEL-Hebrew name meaning God with us, suits a cat that always reminds you of God’s presence
• FAITHFUL-An ideal name for a loyal and trustworthy cat that reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas
• FROSTY-Name your jolly and joyous cat after the character in television series Frosty The Snowman
• FRUITCAKE-Extend the love you have for this delicious cake by naming your wonderful cat fruitcake
• GABRIEL-Remember Angel Gabriel who brought good news to Mary? Well, this makes an amazing name for your cat
• GIFT-An ideal name for a feline you received as a gift during Christmas
• GINGERBREAD-An amazing name for a cat based on treats you get during Christmas
• HOLIDAY-An ideal name for a friendly and peaceful cat
• HYMN-These praise songs add meaning to Christmas, a fitting name for a joyous cat
• JINGLE-This name reminds you of the awesome Christmas melodies
• JOSEPH-This name will always remind you of Jesus’ father, a fitting name for an honest cat
• MARZIPAN– A lovely name for a sweet feline just like t the Christmas cake
• NICHOLAS– Name your cat after Saint Nicholas who is known as Santa Claus
• NICK-Short form of the name Nicholas, sounds great for a cat name
• NOEL– A lovely French name meaning Christmas
• RUDOLPH-Name your caring and lovely cat after Santa’s most famous red-nosed reindeer
• SANTA-Name your cat after Father Christmas or Santa Claus who’s believed to bring children gifts
• SNOWMAN-An ideal name for a lively cat who loves playing in the snow
• STAR– This name reminds you of the three wise men who followed the North Star to find baby Jesus, well its perfect for your white cat
• WENCASLAS-A wonderful name for a kind cat derived from the Christmas carol, Good King Wenceslas
• YULE-A lovely name for a cat born during the Christmas season

Female Christmas Cat Names

• ANGEL-A lovely name for the most amazing and sweet cat
• CANDY-A perfect name for a feline who’s the real sweet pie
• CANDY-CANE-A sweet name to give your striped cat who brings you extra happiness
• CAROL-Name your cat after the lovely tunes of Christmas carols which fill the air during the festive season
• CHRISTMAS-Giving your cat this name is a wonderful way to enjoy the feeling of Christmas all year-round
• COOKIE-A wonderful name for an extra sweet cat
• DANCER-Nothing complements Christmas celebration like a dance, a fitting name for a lively and jovial cat
• DASHER-Give this name to your cat who reminds you of an adventurous reindeer with a wish in her heart
• EGGNOG-A name of choice for a cat derived from a warm and flavored drink popular during Christmastime
• EPIPHANY-An ideal name for a cat you adopted or who was born on the feast day of the manifestation of Christ
• EVE-Consider this name for a cat who was born on the night before 25^th of December
• FELIZ-If you love the Feliz Navidad song by Jose Feliciano famous during Christmas, try if for your cat
• GARLAND-This decorative wreath of leaves and flowers makes a lovely name for your peaceful and beautiful feline
• HOLLY-Name your cat after this holly plant traditionally used in decorations for Christmas,
• IVY-Name your faithful cat after this evergreen climbing plant
• JOY-Consider this name for a cat that came to your life during the cheerful and uplifting day of Christmas
• MARY-Name your lovely cat after the mother of Jesus Christ
• MERRY-A wonderful name for a joyful cat who reminds you of the joy during the merry Christmas season
• MISTLETOE-Traditionally you kiss under the mistletoe during Christmas, give this adorable name to your cuddly cat
• CLAUS-A fictional wife of Santa Claus in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, suits a caring feline
• NOELLE– Name your cat after this funny Christmas holiday movie starring Anna kendrick
• PARTRIDGE-If you love the song ‘a partridge in a pear tree’, why not extend the name to your cat
• PRANCER-Give your caring cat this name inspired by a kind-hearted farm girl in the movie Prancer
• PUDDING-This old fashioned dessert always makes your heart melt, a great name for a charming cat
• SNOWFLAKE-A wonderful name for a cat who reminds you of snowflakes popular during the Christmas winter season
• STAR-The source of light that led the wise men to Jesus, a fitting name for a shinny coated white cat
• STOCKINGS-A lovely name for a feline you received on Christmas Eve
• SUGARPLUM-Consider this name for your lovely and sweet feline who is as sweet as this oval candies
• TWINKLE-A lovely name for your cat with a shinny coat like the twinkling little star
• VIXEN-An ideal name for a funny cat inspired by Santa Claus’ reindeer in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

More Adorable Christmas Cat Names

• ABERCROMBIE- Coined from the famous American casual wear lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch that perfectly describes the beautiful coat of your Tuxedo coat
• BADGER- Great name for your cat with a white stripe on the forehead like the burrowing animal with the same name
• BEAU – A French name for your handsome cat.
• BOND- Name him after James Bond the spy loved by every woman
• BUTLER- Perfect for your black and white-colored Tuxedo cat who looks like he’s wearing a butlers coat
• CHAPLIN-Name him after the English comic actor Charlie Chaplin who wore his toothbrush mustache perfectly
• CHECKERS- This name will suit your bicolor Tuxedo cat
• CHICO –This cute simple short name means boy or lad in Spanish
• DANDY-A Greek name for a warrior cat
• DOUGRAY-Name him after the Scottish actor Dougray Scott known for his roles in the Ever After, Hitman and Impossible 2 films
• ENZO – This Italian name means a winner, and it can also be used to pay tribute to the famous automaker Enzo Ferrari
• FELIX – Name him after the World’s famous Felix cat with a black and white coat
• FIGARO-Name him after the sweet black and white cat character in the Walt Disney film Pinocchio
• FREUD –An ideal name for a cheerful cat
• GOSSIP-A unique name for a cat who enjoys small talks
• GUCCI-A beautiful name for a cool cat derived from the Italian fashion house founded by Guccio Gucci
• HOLLY GO LIGHTLY-Name her after the famous British singer Holly Golightly
• LUNA-A trendy name if her coat has a greyish tint like the moon
• MAGPIE- Name her after an intelligent black and white passerine bird
• MARCELLA-A lovely name from your favorite TV series Marcella directed by Hans Rosenfeldt
• MAYBELLE-A French name for a beautiful tuxedo cat
• MITZI-A Hebrew name fit for your small and bitter kitty
• MONA- We can’t think of a more smart name if you want to name her after the famous Mona Lisa painting
• MOONBEAM- Fits her perfectly if she’s bright as a beam of light
• NIKITA- Who wouldn’t want to be named after the deadly and sexy Maggie Q who stars in action thriller series Nikita
• OPHELIA- A beautiful name derived from a character in  William Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet
• PANDA-A cute name for a cat who if fluffy like a bear
• PIAF-A unique name for a cat who loves music like the French singer Edith Piaf
• RITZ- Give this name to your favorite kitty who is always nibbling on your Ritz Crackers
• SHOWBIZ- Short form for show business for a creative cat who loves the limelight
• SNAPSHOT-A modern name for a cat who is quick at her feet
• SOPHIE-A Greek word meaning wisdom for an intelligent cat.
• TESS-A diminutive form of Theresa and fits a kind cat with a white coat like the simple white sari worn by mother Theresa
• TILDA– A German name meaning strength in battle and its ideal for your strong and courageous cat
• TRILBY-Derived from the novel Trilby by George du Maurier
• VOODOO- This creative name fits your black cat who always seems to have tricks up her sleeve
• ZOE- This cute Greek name fits your Tuxedo cat who is full of life
• BUGSY – Cute name for your kitty with big bug eyes or for one who loves bugs
• BUTTERS – Name him after Butters Stotch the naïve character in the animated series South Park 
• CORKY – For your white-furred graceful cat
• COSMO – Cute name for a handsome cat who loves order
• COUSCOUS –For your small, well-rounded cat
• DINKY – For your male pet who commands authority and power
• DISNEY – Looking for Disney name for your prince? Go with this original and cute name
• DONUT – This is a really cute name for a sweet cat
• ELMER – Perfect for your famous cat or for the one who enjoys being in the limelight
• FIVEL – Yiddish for the brilliant one
• FIZZ – This will be a beautiful name for your cat with a ginger coat
• FONZ –Cool name for a lovely cat named after the popular lead character in the sitcom Happy days
• GIZMO – English name meaning strong and handsome
• GOOGLE – Isn’t this the perfect name for your cat who knows it all
• GREMLIN – Cute name for your mischievous cat
• GUMBY – Like Gumby the cool clay character in the TV show Claymation
• HERBIE – For a handsome cat who is admirable for their warrior spirit
• HOBBIT – Perfect Lord of the Rings name for your round and small cat 
• HOOTIE – For your handsome kitty who makes the ladies go gaga
• HOWIE – Lovely name for a brave cat
• IGBY – Cute name for your rebellious and stubborn cat
• JELLO – Creative and fun name for your handsome bundle of fur
• JINGLES – Cute name for a playful kitty
• JOJO – Beautiful name for a cat who was born on Monday
• KERMIT – Variant of Dermot meaning free man in Irish
• KIT – Name him after the handsome actor Kit Harington who acts as Jon Snow in the Game of Thrones
• LINUS – Unique name for a cat with a pale yellowish or flaxen coat
• MAGOO – We love this beautiful name ideal for your cat who carries himself as an important person
• MARBLES – Perfect for the cat who loves to play with marbles or one with a coat with flecks of gray, tan, brown, white or black
• MCFLY – For a peaceful black kitty
• MILO – Great name for a merciful cat named after Milo, the orange cat in the movie The Adventures of Milo & Otis
• MOBY – Name him after the famous musician and animal activist Richard Melville Hall popularly nicknamed Moby
• MOJO – Your cat will love this name which means good luck
• MOMO – A famous cat name in Japan meaning peach
• MOTT – For your bundle of fur who loves to play with mud 
• MOXIE – Cute name for a cat who is aggressive and energetic
• NACHO – Pet name for the name Ignacio and ideal for a fiery cat
• NEWT – Lovely name for your small kitty who is always quiet and cooperative
• NICNAC – Cute name for a tiny cat that loves to eat crackers
• NOGGIN – Slang for a small cup and would suit your minute furry friend
• OGGIE – An English pastry and would be ideal for a sweet cat
• PEEWEE – Perfect for your small furry pet
• PEPE – Beautiful name for a stripped cat named after Pepe Le Pew in Warner Bros Merrier Melodies and Looney Tune’s cartoons series
• PEZ – For a sweet cat like the Australian PEZ candy
• POUNCE – You’ll agree that this cute name is perfect for a kitty who loves to pouch on others
• PUNKIN – A pet name for a cat you love dearly
• POPPINS – Witty name for your inspiring cat
• POPSTAR – For your lovely cat who loves to bask in the limelight
• PORGY – Ideal for an extremely fat cat
• PRECIOUS – If she is precious to you, let others know through her name
• Q-TIP – We all agree that this is a unique and cute name for your favorite pet
• QUICKLY – Perfect name for a cat who is quick and fast
• SMURFETTE – For a small cute cat named after the female smurf character in The Smurfs
• SPICE GIRL – For a spicy cute cat with an attitude
• STARLET – Beautiful name for a shy beautiful kitty who shines like a star
• SUGAR – For one who is as sweet as sugar
• SUGARBAKER – Cute unique name for your favorite pet
• SWEETIE – Perfect for the most adorable sweet kitty
• SWOOSIE –Name her after the American actress who is also a two time Emmy award winner Swoosie Kurtz
• TINKERBELL-  Great name for a sassy and adorable cat
• TOOTS – An affectionate name meaning baby
• TUPPENCE – If your cat is a detective like the detective duo Tommy and Tuppence, then this name will suit her perfectly
• TWINKIE – For a golden furred cat who is as sweet as twinkie the American sponge cake
• USCHI – German for a lady
• WHOOPIE – Perfect for a cat who is sweet like a delicious piece of a whoopie pie
• YO-YO – A kick-ass name for a cat who loves to play
• ZAZZLE – For your kitty who has style and charisma

While giving the gift or an adorable kitten or cat may seem like a nice gesture, it is a 10 to 15 year commitment. Owning a pet is a financial responsibility and a lifestyle change, so waiting for the hectic holidays to be over is recommended when adopting. If you just want a jolly name for your cat or kitten we hope you found it here. If not, consider checking out one of our other lists like male and female cat names.