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List of 100+ Striped Cat Names

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Looks like you’ve got a mini tiger home. And now your house is going to be like the personal jungle gym for them. Striped cats have left a mark (literally) on human history. From the sacred tabby cats worshipped in ancient Egypt to the mysterious striped cats of folklore, you’ll find these cats almost everywhere. And if history wasn’t enough, they’ve captured fiction as well. Remember the Cheshire Cat from "Alice in Wonderland"? Or how about the daring and adventurous Tigger from "Winnie the Pooh," No? You would have definitely seen the legendary Garfield. What’s common in all of them? Stripes! 

Let’s get on with naming your little tigress!   

100 Striped Cat Names

Name

Reference

Napoleon

After the French emperor

Cleopatra

Egyptian queen known for her beauty

Edison

Inspired by inventor Thomas Edison

Genghis

After Genghis Khan, the Mongol leader

Tesla

After inventor Nikola Tesla

Einstein

For the brilliant physicist Albert Einstein

Rembrandt

Dutch painter known for his use of light

Picasso

Legendary Spanish artist Pablo Picasso

Van Gogh

Iconic post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh

Shakespeare

Famous playwright William Shakespeare

Salvador

After Salvador Dalí, the surrealist artist

Monet

After Claude Monet, French painter

Franklin

Benjamin Franklin, American polymath

Audrey

Inspired by Audrey Hepburn, actress and icon

Hitchcock

Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock

Lennon

John Lennon of The Beatles

Monroe

Iconic actress Marilyn Monroe

Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin, the silent film star

Houdini

Famous illusionist and escape artist

Luther

Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.

Mandela

After Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid revolutionary

Darwin

After Charles Darwin, evolution scientist

Remus

Twin brother of Romulus, legendary founders of Rome

Freud

Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis

Kipling

After Rudyard Kipling, author of

The Jungle Book

Poe

Edgar Allan Poe, poet and author

Tesla

After Nikola Tesla, inventor and electrical engineer

Caesar

Roman emperor Julius Caesar

Churchill

Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister

Tiberius

Roman emperor

Jackson

After Andrew Jackson, U.S. president

Ziggy

Inspired by David Bowie's alter ego

Jimi

After Jimi Hendrix, legendary guitarist

Lennon

After John Lennon of The Beatles

Maverick

Reference to Tom Cruise's character in

Top Gun

Sherlock

After Sherlock Holmes, famous detective

Bond

After James Bond, the famous spy

Rocket

From

Guardians of the Galaxy

Gollum

Character from

Lord of the Rings

Obi

Inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi from

Star Wars

Vesper

After Vesper Lynd from

Casino Royale

Lancelot

The knight from Arthurian legend

Merlin

Legendary wizard

T'Challa

The Black Panther from Marvel Comics

Obi-Wan

Jedi master from

Star Wars

Han

After Han Solo from

Star Wars

Thor

Norse god of thunder

Neo

The hero from

The Matrix

Frodo

Hobbit hero from

The Lord of the Rings

Frozone

Superhero from

The Incredibles

Jarvis

AI assistant from

Iron Man

Gollum

From

Lord of the Rings

Darth

After Darth Vader from

Star Wars

Thanos

Villain from

Marvel's Avengers

Loki

Mischievous god from Norse mythology and Marvel

Vader

Dark Lord from

Star Wars

Gandalf

Wizard from

The Lord of the Rings

Cthulhu

Cosmic horror created by H.P. Lovecraft

Sherlock

For the brilliant detective

Sauron

Dark Lord from

The Lord of the Rings

Daenerys

From

Game of Thrones

Tyrion

Witty character from

Game of Thrones

Arya

Fierce character from

Game of Thrones

Spock

From

Star Trek

Kirk

Captain James T. Kirk from

Star Trek

R2-D2

The lovable droid from

Star Wars

Groot

From

Guardians of the Galaxy

Batman

The Dark Knight from DC Comics

Robin

The Boy Wonder from

Batman

Flash

The superhero from DC Comics

Romulus

Legendary founder of Rome

Remus

Twin brother of Romulus in Roman mythology

Vixen

For a quick-witted hunter

Kali

Ultimate Hindu goddess of destruction

Artemis

Greek goddess of the hunt

Storm

Powerful and mythical, often associated with strength

Sphinxie

Reference to the Great Sphinx of Giza

Tiger Lily

Fierce and beautiful, like the cat itself

Zara

Stylish and modern

Cleocatra

Egyptian origins, regal name

Isis

Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood

Nefertiti

Famous Egyptian queen, symbolizing beauty and grace

Bastet

Egyptian goddess of home and fertility, lioness figure

Milo

From

Milo and Otis

Felix

Famous silent film cat

Orangey

From

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Puss in Boots

Character from

Shrek 2

Spot

Character from

Star Trek

Orion

From

Men in Black

Chester

The orange cheetah from Cheetos

Ginger

Classic name for an orange tabby

Goldie

For a golden-hued tabby

Marigold

For the bright, golden hues

Muffin

A soft, round name for a tabby

Saffron

A spice with golden hues, perfect for a tabby

Tawny

A warm, orange-brown color

Rusty

Classic name for a reddish-brown tabby

Tangerine

A citrus-inspired name

Caramel

Sweet and warm name for a soft-colored tabby

Butterscotch

Sweet and rich name for a light-colored tabby

Fanta

Inspired by the bright, orange soda

Smoky

For a grayish, misty tabby

Earl Grey

Tea-inspired name for a gray tabby

Slate

A grayish name, like the stone

Graphite

Another dark gray option

Opal

A name inspired by the precious gemstone

Pepper

For a spiced-up, lively tabby

Steel

A strong, cool-colored tabby

Grayson

A modern take on gray

Smudge

For the tabby with a little messy marking

Brown Striped Cat Names

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Name

Description

Whiskeroni

Just a whisker away from becoming a macaroni

Tiger Toast

A toast to your new feline buddy

Furreal

Almost surreal

ChocoStripe

Taking it literal

TigerTini

For your tiger mini

Foxy

Your little fox

Cinnamon

It’ll keep ‘roll’ing

Tiramisu

Sweet and aesthetic

Walnut

For their nutty personality

Twix

Your favorite candy

Interesting Facts about Brown Tabby Cats

A gray and black tabby cat is eating from a green bowl.

While you’re naming your brown tabby, here are some interesting facts that you may like to read now that you’re a parent of one. (3)

  • Tabbies come in 5 different coat patterns - classic, mackerel, patched, spotted, and ticked.

  • While it is difficult to link personalities to the coat color, most brown tabby cat owners feel that their cat is more affectionate than other coat types. 

  • The tabby pattern is actually not rare at all. There are more tabby cats in the world than any other ones. 

  • They are also known for expressing their feelings out loud. You’ll know if they are sad, angry, happy, or playful. 

Black and Grey Striped Cat Names

Black Persian Cat

We know you’re thinking of naming your cat Zebra or Oreo but have a look at some other great options for your black and grey striped kitty – 

Name

Description

Ashy

Short and simple

Tuxedo Twix

Class with a pinch of mischief

Pepper Salt

Because Salt-n-pepper would be very long

Storm

X-Men fan?

Panther

Not pink this time.

Sylvester

Looney Tunes fan?

Hades

Greek god of the underworld

Sesame

Good for your health.

Onyx

Like the stone but also if you’re a Pokemon fan!

Talking about grey, you know what else is grey? Life. Not a bad name for your cat, right? And even if you are a believer in a black-and-white life, mix them and what do you get? 

Interesting Facts about Grey Tabby Cats

A gray cat with green eyes lies on a light-colored surface.

Just like we gave for the brown ones, here are some interesting facts that you may like to read now that you’re a parent of one. Even if not, they are quite interesting to read. (1)

  • Most grey tabbies will have an ‘M’ mark on their foreheads.

  • They can have different eye colors including yellow, green, copper, hazel, and blue.

  • The name “tabby” comes from the French word “taffeta,” a type of striped silk.

  • The US’s first stuffed toy, called the Ithaca Kitty, was a grey tabby. 

  • There is a World Tabby Day – April 30th

More About Spot Pet Insurance

While you take the journey of naming your striped buddy, here’s something else we would like you to take care of – your feline’s health. Now that you’re a cat parent, it is important to know some facts relating to medical predispositions in cats. (2)

  • The most common health problems in spayed/neutered cats include hyperthyroidism, flea-bite hypersensitivity, obesity, periodontal disease, cardiac dysrhythmia, constipation and lameness.

  • Common health problems in intact cats include heart murmur, urinary tract infections (UTI), anemia, anorexia, complications and infections of the reproductive system, and overgrooming. 

With pet health insurance, you can save up to 90% of the associated treatment costs that can at times put a big dent in your savings. 

Cat Insurance helps to provide pet parents with additional financial support and peace of mind when it comes to the health and wellness of their pets. With a Spot plan, pet parents can receive up to 90% cash back on eligible vet bills. This way pet parents can focus on caring for and supporting their pets. Spot's also offers preventive care add-ons, which can help cover the eligible costs of spaying and neutering, dental cleaning, vaccinations, and other routine care services. 

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Article author Kaitlyn Fuerst

I've had the privilege of immersing myself in the realm of pet safety. As the owner of an energetic mini golden doodle, I know just how stressful being a pet owner can be. I am dedicated to ensuring our beloved pets enjoy a life brimming with good health.

Sources

  1. Adams, C. (2024, May 31). 11 Fascinating Facts About Grey Tabby Cats (With Pictures) - Catster. Catster. https://www.catster.com/cat-breeds/grey-tabby-cat-facts/

  2. Adams, C. (2024, June 3). 7 Fascinating Facts about the Brown Tabby Cat (Vet-Verified) - Catster. Catster. https://www.catster.com/guides/brown-tabby-cat-facts/

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