Stripes give cats a distinctive and eye-catching look—whether they resemble a miniature tiger or sport swirled patterns like a marble cake. From classic to creative, this list offers name ideas that celebrate the charm and personality of your uniquely patterned feline.
100 Best Names for Cats with Stripes
A
Artemis | Greek goddess of the hunt |
Arya | Fierce character from Game of Thrones |
Audrey | Inspired by Audrey Hepburn, actress and icon |
B
Baset | Egyptian goddess of home and fertility, lioness figure |
Batman | The Dark Knight from DC Comics |
Bond | After James Bond, the famous spy |
Butterscotch | Sweet and rich name for a light-colored tabby |
C
Caesar | Roman emperor Julius Caesar |
Caramel | Sweet and warm name for a soft-colored tabby |
Chaplin | Charlie Chaplin, the silent film star |
Chester | The orange cheetah from Cheetos |
Cleopatra | Egyptian queen known for her beauty |
Cthulhu | Cosmic horror created by H.P. Lovecraft |
D
Daenerys | From Game of Thrones |
Darth | After Darth Vader from Star Wars |
E
Earl Grey | Tea-inspired name for a gray tabby |
Edison | Inspired by inventor Thomas Edison |
Einstein | For the brilliant physicist Albert Einstein |
F
Fanta | Inspired by the bright, orange soda |
Felix | Famous silent film cat |
Flash | The superhero from DC Comics |
Franklin | Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath |
Freud | Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis |
Frodo | Hobbit hero from The Lord of the Rings |
Frozone | Superhero from The Incredibles |
G
Gandalf | Wizard from The Lord of the Rings |
Ginger | Classic name for an orange tabby |
Goldie | For a golden-hued tabby |
Gollum | Character from Lord of the Rings |
Grayson | A modern take on gray |
Groot | From Guardians of the Galaxy |
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Han | After Han Solo from Star Wars |
Hitchcock | Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock |
Houdini | Famous illusionist and escape artist |
I
Indigo | For a cat with a dark coat and stripes |
J
Jackson | After Andrew Jackson, U.S. president |
Jarvis | AI assistant from Iron Man |
Jimi | After Jimi Hendrix, legendary guitarist |
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Kali | Ultimate Hindu goddess of destruction |
Kipling | After Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book |
Kirk | Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek |
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Lancelot | The knight from Arthurian legend |
Lennon | After John Lennon of The Beatles |
Loki | Mischievous god from Norse mythology and Marvel |
Luther | Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Mandela | After Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid revolutionary |
Marigold | For the bright, golden hues |
Maverick | Reference to Tom Cruise's character in Top Gun |
Merlin | Legendary wizard |
Milo | From Milo and Otis |
Monet | After Claude Monet, the French painter |
Muffin | A soft, round name for a tabby |
N
Napoleon | After the French emperor |
Nefertiti | Famous Egyptian queen, symbolizing beauty and grace |
Neo | The hero from The Matrix |
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Obi-Wan | Jedi master from Star Wars |
Opal | A name inspired by the precious gemstone |
Orangey | From Breakfast at Tiffany’s |
Orion | From Men in Black |
P
Pepper | For a spiced-up, lively tabby |
Picasso | Legendary Spanish artist Pablo Picasso |
Poe | Edgar Allan Poe, poet and author |
Puss in Boots | Character from Shrek 2 |
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R2-D2 | The lovable droid from Star Wars |
Rembrandt | Dutch painter known for his use of light |
Remus | Twin brother of Romulus, legendary founder of Rome |
Robin | The Boy Wonder from Batman |
Rocket | From Guardians of the Galaxy |
Romulus | Legendary founder of Rome |
Rusty | Classic name for a reddish-brown tabby |
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Saffron | A spice with golden hues, perfect for a tabby |
Salvador | After Salvador Dalí, the surrealist artist |
Sauron | Dark Lord from The Lord of the Rings |
Shakespeare | After the famous playwright |
Sherlock | After Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective |
Slate | A grayish name, like the stone |
Smoky | For a grayish, misty tabby |
Smudge | For the tabby with a little messy marking |
Sphinxie | Reference to the Great Sphinx of Giza |
Spock | From Star Trek |
Spot | Character from Star Trek |
Steel | A strong, cool-colored tabby |
Storm | Powerful and mythical, often associated with strength |
T
T'Challa | The Black Panther from Marvel Comics |
Tangerine | A citrus-inspired name |
Tawny | A warm, orange-brown color |
Tesla | After inventor Nikola Tesla |
Thanos | Villain from Marvel's Avengers |
Thor | Norse god of thunder |
Tiberius | Roman emperor |
Tiger Lily | Fierce and beautiful, like the cat itself |
Tyrion | Witty character from Game of Thrones |
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Vader | Dark Lord from Star Wars |
Van Gogh | Iconic post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh |
Vesper | After Vesper Lynd from Casino Royale |
Vixen | For a quick-witted hunter |
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Zara | Stylish and modern |
Ziggy | Inspired by David Bowie's alter ego |
Name for Brown Cats with Stripes
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Cocoa | Warm, sweet brown stripes. |
Cinnamon | Spicy, reddish-brown stripes. |
Foxy | Clever, reddish-brown stripes. |
Furreal | Truly furry, brown stripes. |
Tiger Toast | Light, toasty brown stripes. |
Tigertini | Sleek, stylish brown stripes. |
Tiramisu | Rich, layered brown stripes. |
Twix | Distinct, contrasting brown stripes. |
Walnut | Deep, earthy brown stripes. |
Whiskeroni | Cute, whiskered brown stripes. |
Interesting Facts about Brown Tabby Cats
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.
Names for Black and Grey Cats with Stripes
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 |
|---|---|
Ash | Light grey, smoky stripes. |
Hades | Dark, mysterious stripes. |
Onyx | Shiny, black stripes. |
Panther | Sleek, black stripes. |
Pepper Salt | Dappled grey and black stripes. |
Sesame | Speckled, blended grey stripes. |
Storm | Wild, swirling grey stripes. |
Sylvester | Classic black and white stripes. |
Tuxedo Twix | Contrasting black and white, like a tuxedo. |
Marble | Swirled, blended grey stripes. |
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
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.(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!
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you call a cat with stripes? A cat with stripes is commonly referred to as a tabby, which describes a coat pattern rather than a breed.
What is a good name for a tabby cat? Good names for tabby cats include Whiskers, Tiger, Marble, Miso, or Stripe, reflecting their unique markings and personality.
What is the name for a tiger striped cat? A tiger-striped cat is typically called a mackerel tabby, named for its narrow, vertical stripes that resemble those of a tiger.
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.
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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/
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/
