There is something to be said for choosing the right name for your kitten. Whether she’s full of personality from the start or she’s a little shy to warm up, you’ll want to take some time to consider the options. You could just choose a name that you like or sounds pretty to you, or you could put some meaning into it. There’s no right or wrong way to name your cat– if there were, we wouldn’t have thousands (or millions) of cats around the world named “Socks” and “Bella”.
Speaking of which, the most popular name for female cats is, in fact, Bella. This is led by a host of other similarly feminine, sweet-sounding names, which we’ll get to shortly. The important thing is that whether you choose one of the top names on the list or you go with something else entirely, you pick a name that fits.
How Do You Choose the Perfect Kitten Name?
Selecting a name is a deeply personal decision, but there are some tips to help you make the best choice:
1️⃣ Consider Her Personality
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Is she playful and mischievous? Names like Ziggy or Sassy might fit.
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Is she calm and graceful? Try Luna or Willow.
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A bit of a diva? Princess or Queenie could be perfect.
2️⃣ Think About Appearance
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For a gray kitten: Smokey, Ash, or Silver.
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For a black kitten: Midnight, Shadow, or Onyx.
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For a white kitten: Snowball, Pearl, or Ivory.
3️⃣ Keep It Simple
Cats respond best to names that are one or two syllables. Longer names may sound nice but are harder for your pet to recognize.
4️⃣ Test It Out
Spend a few days calling her by the name you’re considering. Does she seem to respond? If not, you may want to try another name.
The Top 20 Girl Kitten Names
If you want to choose a popular name for your new kitten, these are the most popular ones right now. Keep in mind that they do change over time, but a number of the top 20 have been somewhere on the list for years. When it comes to getting a new female kitten, the majority of owners choose the following names.
- Bella
- Chloe
- Lucy
- Lily
- Sophie
- Luna
- Gracie
- Molly
- Zoe
- Cleo
- Mia
- Princess
- Daisy
- Abby
- Sasha
- Callie
- Angel
- Kitty
- Lola
- Maggie
These names offer a little of something for everyone. There are fun names, girly names, unique names, and even traditional names like Angel and Kitty. You can choose any of these names and be sure it will be fitting of a proper little girl kitten, no matter which one you end up liking best.
A-Z Master List of Girl Kitten Names
Below is a huge A-Z list of names to inspire you. Whether you want something traditional, modern, or completely unique, there’s a name here for every kitten personality.
A – F
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Abby, Amber, Angel, Annie, Artemis
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Bella, Belle, Betty, Bianca, Bonnie
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Chloe, Cleo, Cocoa, Cookie, Crystal
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Daisy, Delilah, Dixie, Dolly, Duchess
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Ella, Ellie, Elsa, Emma, Evie
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Faith, Fiona, Fluffy, Frankie, Freya
G – L
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Gabby, Gigi, Ginger, Gizmo, Goldie
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Gracie, Gypsy, Harley, Hazel, Heidi
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Holly, Honey, Hope, Iris, Ivy
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Jade, Jasmine, Jazzy, Jessie, Josie
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Kali, Katie, Kira, Kitty, Kona
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Lacey, Lady, Layla, Lexie, Lilly
M – R
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Macy, Maddie, Maggie, Mia, Midnight
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Millie, Mimi, Mindy, Minnie, Misty
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Molly, Moxie, Muffin, Mya, Nala
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Noel, Nora, Nutmeg, Olive, Olivia
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Onyx, Ophelia, Oreo, Paris, Patches
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Peaches, Pearl, Penny, Pepper, Phoebe
S – Z
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Sabrina, Sadie, Sasha, Scout, Shadow
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Shelby, Sierra, Skittles, Smokey, Snowball
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Sophie, Star, Stella, Storm, Sugar
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Sunny, Tabby, Tessa, Tiffany, Tiger
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Tinkerbell, Trixie, Violet, Willow, Winnie
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Xena, Zelda, Ziva, Zoe, Zoey
Popular vs. Unique Names
There is something to be said for choosing popular names for your new little kitten. She may be an excellent fit for the popular name Luna, for example, which is one of the most popular names for boy and girl kittens alike right now. It’s even a popular baby name. You might choose something popular, and that’s fine if that’s what you like. Notice that most hot names are single syllables or simple to say, but again, that’s your call.
If you want to get unique, you can go outside this list and think of whatever you’d like. You can even pick a unique name with sentimental value that everyone else might not understand. It’s all about what works for you and, more importantly, what name fits your new little girl kitten. She might be sweet, or she might be playful, but her name should be perfectly reflective of her personality.
Choose the Name That Fits
Naming your kitten is an opportunity to celebrate her uniqueness and create a lasting bond. Whether you choose something classic, trendy, or entirely unique, the most important thing is that it feels right for both you and her. Take your time, explore the options, and have fun with it!
