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
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
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
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
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.
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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/
