Famous 26 Cat Names from Famous Movies and Series

We are all huge fans of movies, web and TV series. Few of the cats and pets from these movies or shows have become so iconic that people have remembered these pets even if the movie or series was released long ago. In this article, we have selected the top 26 cats from iconic films or series. You can name your cat by the names of these characters.

Cat Names From Famous Movies and Series You’ll Instantly Recognize

• Crookshanks – Hermione Granger’s pet cat from the Harry Potter movies (2004), means “crooked legs”.
• Buttercup – From “The Hunger Games” series, the beloved cat of Primrose Everdeen, which means a type of flower.
• Mrs. Whiskerson – Rachel’s cat on Friends (TV series, 1994–2004), which she brought on season 4
• Marcel– Ross’s monkey’s name in the TV series Friends (1994–2004)
• Jonesy – From “Alien” (1979), the ship’s cat aboard the Nostromo.
• Snowbell – From “Stuart Little ” series, is the Little family’s pet cat, which refers to its white fur.
• Puss in Boots – From “Shrek 2” (2004) and his own spinoff movie “Puss in Boots” (2011), the suave fighter.
• Mr. Bigglesworth – From the “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)” series, is Dr. Evil’s pet cat.
• Sassy – From “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” (1993), is a Himalayan cat, which means “boldly vivacious”. 
• Bob –  The famous character in the movie A Street Cat Named Bob (2016).
• Sergeant Butters – The cat from A Street Cat Named Bob (2016), a military rank
• Church – Short for “Churchill,” from “Pet Sematary” (1989 and 2019), the family’s resurrected cat.
• Salem Saberhagen– From “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” (1996-2003), though portrayed in a TV show, Salem appeared in related movies.

Unique Cat Names From Famous Movies and Series for Adventure Lovers

• Orion – From “Men in Black” (1997), the cat carrying the galaxy on its collar.
• Milo – From “The Adventures of Milo and Otis” (1986), an orange tabby cat.
• Duchess – From “The Aristocats” (1970), the elegant mother cat.
• Dingus – Bill Murray’s cat in Quick Change (1990), a slang term for a thing or object.
• Garfield – From “Garfield: The Movie” (2004), the famously lazy orange tabby cat.
• Azrael – From “The Smurfs” (2011), the cat belonging to the evil wizard Gargamel.
• Thackery Binx – From “Hocus Pocus” (1993), a boy cursed to live as an immortal black cat.
• Binx – From “Hocus Pocus 2” (2022), a nod to the original Thackery Binx from the first film.
• Lucifer – From “Cinderella” (1950), the malevolent cat owned by Lady Tremaine.
• Dewey – The cat from Paulie (1998), named after the Dewey Decimal system.
• Ren – The evil Siamese cat from The Mask (1994), a Japanese name.
• Stimpy – One of the main protagonists in the Ren & Stimpy TV series.
• Jacques – The cat from The Aristocats (1970), a French name.

If you have watched the movies or shows mentioned above, you will know that each pet has its own charisma. Some brought happiness, some brought chaos, and some became loyal companions to their owners. But at the end of the day, each pet became memorable due to their own characteristics and personalities. We hope that whatever name you choose for your cat, the cat will bring joy and happiness to you, and you two together will create lots and lots of unforgettable memories. Happy Naming.