Celebrity cat names bring star power and pop culture relevance to your feline friend. From Taylor Swift’s cats (Meredith, Olivia Benson, Margaret) to Internet famous cats (Grumpy Cat, Nyan Cat), we’ve curated 50 celebrity-inspired cat names with meanings and origins. Whether you want a name from music, movies, TV, or Internet fame, this list has the perfect famous fit for your feline. Try our Name Generator to filter by personality and origin, or explore individual name pages for deeper meanings.

Quick Picks: Our Top 10 Celebrity Cat Names

Meredith — Taylor Swift’s cat, after Grey’s Anatomy
Olivia — Taylor Swift’s cat, after Law & Order: SVU
Benjamin — Taylor Swift’s cat, after Ben Button
Grumpy — Internet’s famous grumpy cat
Nyan — Internet’s rainbow cat
Lil Bub — Internet’s bubble cat
Colonel — Colonel Meow, longest-haired cat
Smoothie — Most beautiful cat on Instagram
Nala — Most followed cat on Instagram
Venus — Two-faced cat celebrity

Taylor Swift’s Cats

Meredith — After Grey’s Anatomy, Scottish Fold
Olivia Benson — After Law & Order: SVU, Scottish Fold
Benjamin Button — After the movie, Ragdoll
Detective Olivia — SVU reference
Grey — Anatomy reference
Button — Benjamin Button short form
Swift — Taylor’s last name
Alison — Taylor’s friend, cat name inspiration
Karma — Taylor’s song, cat name inspiration
Folklore — Taylor’s album, cat name inspiration

Internet Famous Cats

Grumpy — Grumpy Cat, permanently grumpy expression
Nyan — Nyan Cat, rainbow pop-tart cat
Bub — Lil Bub, eternal kitten
Colonel — Colonel Meow, longest fur
Smoothie — Most beautiful Instagram cat
Nala — Most followed Instagram cat
Venus — Two-faced chimera cat
Maru — Box-loving Japanese cat
Hosico — Photogenic orange cat
Pudge — Chubby internet cat
Tard — Keyboard Cat
Longcat — Longest cat meme
Ceiling — Ceiling Cat, watching you
Happy — Happy Cat, cheerful meme
Business — Business Cat, demanding cat
Woman — Woman Yelling at Cat meme
Cat — Woman Yelling at Cat meme
Smudge — Table cat from meme
Gizmo — Famous internet cat
Felix — Famous internet cat

Movie Cat Characters

Garfield — Lasagna-loving comic cat
Sylvester — Looney Tunes’ hungry cat
Tom — Tom and Jerry’s cat
Cheshire — Alice in Wonderland’s cat
Stuart — Stuart Little’s adopted brother
Snowbell — Stuart Little’s cat
Jonesy — Alien’s ship cat
Morris — 9Lives cat food mascot
Heathcliff — Comic strip orange cat
Top Cat — Hanna-Barbera’s TC
Duchess — Aristocats’ mother
Marie — Aristocats’ kitten
Berlioz — Aristocats’ kitten
Toulouse — Aristocats’ kitten
Oliver — Oliver and Company
Binx — Hocus Pocus’s immortal cat
Jiji — Kiki’s Delivery Service
Figaro — Pinocchio’s cat
Lucifer — Cinderella’s villain cat
Perdita — 101 Dalmatians reference

TV Cat Characters

Salem — Sabrina’s sarcastic cat
Snowball II — Simpsons’ cat
Mr. Bigglesworth — Austin Powers’ cat
Catherine — Catherine the Great reference
Boots — Dora’s monkey, works for cats
Clara — TV cat name
Felix — TV cat name
Luna — Sailor Moon’s cat
Artemis — Sailor Moon’s cat
Diana — Sailor Moon’s kitten
Kuro — Anime cat name
Happy — Fairy Tail’s cat
Carla — Fairy Tail’s cat
Nyanko — Japanese cat name
Jiji — Kiki’s cat
Muta — Cat Returns’ cat
Baron — Cat Returns’ cat
Yuki — Cat Returns’ cat
Haru — Cat Returns’ human
Natori — Natsume’s cat friend

Music Celebrity Cat Names

Swift — Taylor Swift reference
Meredith — Grey’s Anatomy, Swift’s cat
Olivia — Law & Order, Swift’s cat
Benjamin — Button, Swift’s cat
Beyoncé — Queen Bey
Adele — British singer
Rihanna — Barbados singer
Gaga — Lady Gaga
Madonna — Queen of Pop
Prince — Purple One
Elvis — King of Rock
Presley — Elvis’s last name
Joplin — Janis Joplin
Hendrix — Jimi Hendrix
Jagger — Mick Jagger
Bowie — David Bowie
Lennon — John Lennon
McCartney — Paul McCartney
Starr — Ringo Starr

How to Choose the Right Celebrity Cat Name

Consider your cat’s personality when choosing a celebrity name. A grumpy cat might suit Grumpy while a glamorous cat might suit Gaga. Match the name energy to your cat’s actual personality.

Think about your favorite celebrities. Naming your cat after your favorite stars makes the name more meaningful. Plus you’ll have a great conversation starter with fellow fans.

Say the name out loud. Names with 2-3 syllables are easiest for cats to recognize. Try calling the name across a room to see if it rolls off the tongue.

Consider the celebrity’s image. Positive celebrities suit friendly cats. Rebellious celebrities suit mischievous cats. Let celebrity traits guide your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are celebrity names too trendy for cats?

Some celebrity names are trendy but many are timeless. Names like Garfield, Luna, and Oliver have endured. Choose celebrities whose work has lasting appeal.

Do celebrity names work for all cat colors?

Yes. Celebrity names don’t reference colors so they work for cats of any color. Choose based on personality and your favorite stars.

What are the most popular celebrity cat names?

Meredith, Olivia, Luna, Garfield, and Salem are among the most popular celebrity cat names. These names reflect beloved celebrities and characters.

Can I use Internet meme cat names?

Absolutely! Internet cat names like Grumpy, Nyan, and Nala are popular and fun. Meme names add humor and personality.

Should I avoid naming after living celebrities?

Not at all. Many cats are named after living celebrities. Taylor Swift’s own cats are named after celebrities. It’s a common and accepted practice.

Looking for more name inspiration? Try our Cat Name Generator to filter by personality and origin, or explore our Disney Cat Names for more character picks.