Trying to come up with the best names for tabby cats? Here is a list of tabby names that go along with your kitten’s distinctive look.
Contrary to popular belief, the tabby is not a breed, it is a name for a cat’s markings on its fur. What makes a cat a “tabby” are the stripes on its forehead that form an “M” and a few stripes along its coat.
If you have a new tabby in your home, you will need to decide on the perfect name for it. One way to do this is to name your cat after its beautiful brands.
A tabby can have many different colors, but its stripes, blemishes, and blemishes are what make it so unique. So a cool or cute name is exactly what your tabby kitten needs.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled some of the best tabby cat names we’ve been able to find and create. Each of these names is well thought out and has a special meaning. You’ll notice that some of the names on this list are inspired by the cat’s coat colors and tabby patterns. Others are inspired by food, pop culture, heritage and places. We believe you will find the right name for your cat as soon as you view our list.
Tabby cats are among the most common household pets, and their distinctive black, gray, orange, and brown striped coloring opens the door to some truly awesome cat names. Here are some of our favorite picks.
For your new feline friend, check out a few more name ideas below.

Amazing Name Ideas For Your Tabby Cat
Classical Tabby Cat Breeds
Some breeds tend to have a lot of tabby cats associated with them. Here are some of the most popular safe tabby cat breeds.
Names |
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Abyssinian |
American Bobtail |
American Shorthair |
Domestic Shorthair |
Maine Coon Cat |
Ocicat |
Oriental Cat |
Persian |
Siberian |

Cute Tabby Cat Designs
Names |
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Classic |
Mackerel (Striped) |
Spotted |
Agouti (Ticked) |

Universal Tabby Cat Names
Names |
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Apricot |
Binx |
Bumblebee |
Checkers |
Cheetah |
Cinder |
Coconut |
Colby |
Cookie |
Curry |
Domino |
Dorito |
Fire |
Furball |
Hershey |
Hodgepodge |
Inky |
Jazz |
Jelly |
Jinx |
Leopard |
Linguine |
M&M |
Mac |
Mango |
Marble |
Mars |
Mocha |
Noodles |
Nutmeg |
Orange |
Oreo |
Patches |
Patchwork |
Peanut |
Platinum |
Poupon |
Puff |
Shadow |
Slate |
Smokey |
Snickers |
Socks |
Speckles |
Spot |
Stripes |
Swirly |
Tablet |
Tiger |
Tiggy |

Male Tabby Cat Name Ideas For Kitten
Names |
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Badger |
Blade |
Blaze |
Buckwheat |
Bullseye |
Christian Grey |
Copper |
Earl Grey |
Elvis |
Felix |
Garfield |
Grey Gardens |
Greyhound |
Heathcliff |
Hercules |
Hunter |
Kobe |
Monty |
Oliver |
Prince |
Quintin |
Raj |
Rufus |
Scar |
Shaggy |
Silver Fox |
Slim Shady |
Tang |
Toby |
Victor |

Female Tabby Cat Name Ideas For Kitten
Names |
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Amber |
Ariel |
Auburn |
Blossom |
Catniss |
Cheyenne |
Dotty |
Duchess |
Ebony |
Eclair |
Emma |
Foxy |
Ginger |
Goldie |
Honey |
Juliet |
Kiki |
Lexie |
Lili |
Lulu |
Missy |
Misty |
Muffin |
Paisley |
Pebbles |
Pepper |
Petals |
Piper |
Poppy |
Princess |
Queenie |
Raven |
Raya |
Silky |
Smurfette |
Tabitha |
Tinkerbell |
Ariel |
Dash |
Buttercup |
Cilla |
Crystal |
Dawn |
Demetria |
Fiona |
Nutmeg |
Ruby |
Venus |
Tapestry |