The Most Famous Movie Cats That You Probably Forgot About

Sarah Vincent
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Cats are famously aloof, like a movie star with an attitude. This makes you the paparazzi photographing every adorable move. If this sounds familiar, or if you just want to add a little Hollywood glamor to your life, these cat names from movies are for you and your unique kitty.

We handpicked the names of famous cats and cat names inspired by some of the best movies of all time, including the top Disney movies, kids movies, Hollywood classics and more. These names will work no matter what kind of cute cat breed you have, whether they're grey, black, orange, white, or somewhere in between.

Whether you love an action flick or Studio Ghibli is more your speed, these adorable and creative names inspired by the silver screen will show your love for both felines and film.

Famous Cat Names From Movies

  • Tom (Tom and Jerry)

  • Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)

  • Figaro (Pinocchio)

  • Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)

  • Bagheera (The Jungle Book)

  • Cheshire (Alice in Wonderland)

  • Jiji (Kiki’s Delivery Service)

  • Duchess (The Aristocats)

  • Marie (The Aristocats)

  • Shere Khan (The Jungle Book)

  • Puss in Boots (Shrek )

  • Dinah (Alice in Wonderland)

  • Snowbell (Stuart Little)

  • Oliver (Oliver & Company)

  • Sylvester (Looney Tunes)

  • Buttercup (The Hunger Games)

  • Jonesy (Alien)

  • Alex (Madagascar)

  • Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia)

  • Wuss Puss (Coraline)

  • Church (Pet Sematary)

  • Diego (Ice Age)

  • Goose (Captain Marvel)

  • Meowth (Pokemon: The First Movie)

  • Mochi (Big Hero 6)

  • Richard Parker (Life of Pi)

  • Thackery Binx (Hocus Pocus)

  • Orion (Men in Black)

  • Catbus (My Neighbor Totoro)

  • Fat Louie (The Princess Diaries)

  • Mittens (Bolt)

  • Mrs. Norris (Harry Potter)

  • Mr. Bigglesworth (Austin Powers)

  • Prince John (Robin Hood)

  • Rajah (Aladdin)

  • Scar (The Lion King)

  • Tai Lung (Kung Fu Panda)

  • Master Tigress (Kung Fu Panda)

Male Cat Names From Movies

  • Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)

  • Hairy Potter (Harry Potter)

  • Neo (The Matrix)

  • Loki (Thor)

  • Chewbacca (Star Wars)

  • Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon)

  • Baymax (Big Hero 6)

  • Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)

  • Inigo (The Princess Bride)

  • Ferris (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)

  • Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)

  • Beast (Beauty and the Beast)

  • Jack (Titanic)

  • Maximus (Gladiator)

  • Woody (Toy Story)

  • Iorek (Golden Compass)

  • Alfred (Batman)

  • Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice)

Female Cat Names From Movies

  • Calypso (Pirates of the Caribbean)

  • Amy (Gone Girl)

  • Eowyn (The Lord of the Rings)

  • Lyra (The Golden Compass)

  • Satine (Moulin Rouge)

  • Bella (Twilight)

  • Wednesday (The Addams Family)

  • Luna (Harry Potter)

  • Matilda (Matilda)

  • Lucy (Chronicles of Narnia)

  • Leia (Star Wars)

  • Rose (Titanic)

  • Baby (Dirty Dancing)

  • Thumper (Bambi)

  • Jesse (Toy Story)

  • Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

  • Tinkerbell (Peter Pan)

  • Vivian (Pretty Woman)

  • Kissin’ Kate (Holes)

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