This page lists 72 male cat names that start with C, running alphabetically from “Cairo” to “Chuck”. The list mixes classic first names, food names, pop culture picks, and words taken from nature and history. You can use it to find a name for a new kitten, a rescue cat, or a character in a story.
Male cat names are the names owners give to tomcats, often chosen to match a cat’s coat, personality, or breed. Many people borrow from food, famous figures, and places. “Cheshire,” for example, comes from the grinning cat in Alice in Wonderland.
Below you’ll find the table with the name, origin, pronunciation, meaning, and description of each entry.
Name: The name itself, listed in alphabetical order so you can scan quickly and spot the ones you like without reading every entry.
Origin: The language or culture the name comes from, which helps you pick a name with a background that fits your cat or your own heritage.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide with the stressed syllable in capitals, so you can say each name correctly and call your cat with confidence.
Meaning: What the name means in its original language, or the word, person, or thing it refers to, so you know the story behind it.
Description: A short note on the kind of cat the name suits, including coat colors, breeds, and personalities, to help you match a name to your pet.
Male cat names
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Egyptian/Arabic | KY-roh | Victorious, the capital of Egypt |
| Caesar | Latin | SEE-zer | Emperor, long-haired |
| Calvin | French/Latin | KAL-vin | Little bald one |
| Casper | Persian/Dutch | KAS-per | Treasurer |
| Chai | Hindi | CHY | Tea |
| Charlie | English/Germanic | CHAR-lee | Free man |
| Chester | English/Latin | CHES-ter | Fortress, camp |
| Chewie | English (pop culture) | CHOO-ee | Short for Chewbacca |
| Chico | Spanish | CHEE-koh | Boy, little one |
| Chip | English | CHIP | Short for Charles, or a small piece |
| Chunk | English | CHUNK | A thick piece |
| Churro | Spanish | CHUR-roh | Fried dough pastry |
| Cinnamon | Greek/English | SIN-uh-mun | Spice from tree bark |
| Clancy | Irish | KLAN-see | Red warrior |
| Clark | English | KLARK | Scholar, clerk |
| Claude | French/Latin | KLAWD | Lame, limping |
| Clawdius | Latin pun | KLAW-dee-us | Play on Claudius and claw |
| Cleo | Greek | KLEE-oh | Glory |
| Clifford | English | KLIF-erd | Ford by the cliff |
| Clooney | Irish | KLOO-nee | Meadow |
| Clyde | Scottish | KLYDE | Warm, River Clyde |
| Cobain | Irish | koh-BAYN | Surname of Kurt Cobain |
| Cobalt | German | KOH-bawlt | Deep blue mineral |
| Cocoa | Nahuatl/Spanish | KOH-koh | Cacao bean |
| Cody | Irish | KOH-dee | Helpful, a cushion |
| Colby | English | KOHL-bee | Dark farm |
| Cooper | English | KOO-per | Barrel maker |
| Copper | English | KOP-er | Reddish metal |
| Corbin | French/Latin | KOR-bin | Raven |
| Cosmo | Greek | KOZ-moh | Order, universe |
| Cosmos | Greek | KOZ-mohs | The universe |
| Cougar | Native American/English | KOO-gar | Mountain lion |
| Count | English/Latin | KOUNT | Nobleman |
| Cricket | English | KRIK-it | Chirping insect, sport |
| Crouton | French/English | KROO-tahn | Toasted bread cube |
| Crumpet | English | KRUM-pit | Griddle cake |
| Crosby | English | KROZ-bee | Village of the cross |
| Cuddles | English | KUD-ulz | Hugging |
| Cujo | English (pop culture) | KOO-joh | Stephen King’s dog |
| Cupid | Latin | KYOO-pid | Desire |
| Curry | Tamil/English | KUR-ee | Spiced dish |
| Custard | French/English | KUS-terd | Creamy dessert |
| Cyrus | Persian | SY-rus | Sun, throne |
| Cyclops | Greek | SY-klops | Round-eyed |
| Cadbury | English | KAD-ber-ee | Chocolate brand, Old English place name |
| Caleb | Hebrew | KAY-leb | Faithful, devoted |
| Cameron | Scottish | KAM-er-un | Crooked nose |
| Captain | Latin | KAP-tin | Chief, leader |
| Carbon | Latin | KAR-bun | Coal, element |
| Carlos | Spanish | KAR-lohs | Free man |
| Carter | English | KAR-ter | Cart driver |
| Cash | English | KASH | Money, Johnny Cash |
| Cassius | Latin | KASH-us | Hollow, vain |
| Cedric | Old English | SED-rik | Bounty, kindly leader |
| Chaplin | English | CHAP-lin | Chaplain, Charlie Chaplin |
| Chapo | Spanish | CHAH-poh | Short one |
| Chewy | English | CHOO-ee | Needing a lot of chewing |
| Chili | Nahuatl/Spanish | CHIL-ee | Hot pepper |
| Chipper | English | CHIP-er | Cheerful, lively |
| Chowder | English | CHOW-der | Thick seafood soup |
| Christopher | Greek | KRIS-toh-fer | Bearer of Christ |
| Cliff | English | KLIF | Steep rock face |
| Cobweb | English | KOB-web | Spider’s web |
| Comet | Greek | KOM-it | Long-haired star |
| Conan | Irish/Celtic | KOH-nun | Little hound, high |
| Connor | Irish | KON-er | Lover of hounds |
| Cornelius | Latin | kor-NEEL-yus | Horn |
| Cheddar | English | CHED-er | Sharp cheese from Somerset |
| Cheeto | American brand | CHEE-toh | Cheese snack |
| Cheshire | English | CHESH-er | County in England, grinning cat |
| Chocolate | Nahuatl/Spanish | CHOK-lit | Cacao drink |
| Chuck | English | CHUK | Short for Charles |
Descriptions
Cairo
A fitting name for an elegant, sleek cat, especially Egyptian Maus and Abyssinians. It suggests ancient cats and pyramids.
Caesar
A regal name for a confident, commanding tomcat who rules the household.
Calvin
A friendly, classic name that suits a thoughtful or mischievous cat. Often tied to the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.
Casper
Popular for white or pale cats thanks to the friendly ghost. It also suits a quiet, gentle cat.
Chai
A warm, cozy name for cats with spiced orange or tan fur.
Charlie
A cheerful all-purpose name that fits friendly, easygoing cats of any coat.
Chester
A distinguished, slightly old-fashioned name for a round, comfortable cat.
Chewie
A good fit for a big, fluffy, loyal cat. Maine Coons often carry this name.
Chico
A playful name for a small, lively cat.
Chip
A short, cute name for a small or brown cat.
Chunk
A humorous name for a big, hefty cat that loves its food.
Churro
A sweet name for cinnamon-colored or tan cats.
Cinnamon
A common pick for ginger, orange, or reddish-brown cats.
Clancy
An Irish name that suits red tabbies and cheeky personalities.
Clark
A mild-mannered name, often tied to Superman. It suits a cat with a secret heroic side.
Claude
A refined French name that works for a dignified or quirky cat.
Clawdius
A pun name for a cat with big claws and a bigger ego.
Cleo
Often a female name, but it works for a male cat with an Egyptian or Greek flair.
Clifford
A big-hearted name. It suits a large cat, nodding to the big red dog.
Clooney
A charming name for a suave, good-looking cat.
Clyde
A classic name for a laid-back cat, often paired with Bonnie.
Cobain
A rock-and-roll name for a moody, gray or black cat.
Cobalt
A suitable name for blue-gray cats such as Russian Blues.
Cocoa
A sweet name for chocolate-brown or tortoiseshell cats.
Cody
A friendly, youthful name for an easygoing cat.
Colby
It matches cheese-colored orange cats and suits a snacking enthusiast.
Cooper
A modern favorite for playful, dependable cats.
Copper
A great fit for orange, red, or shiny brown cats.
Corbin
A name for black cats with a mysterious look.
Cosmo
A good name for a curious, spacey, or silver cat.
Cosmos
Fits a cat with a starry coat or an endless supply of mystery.
Cougar
A bold name for a wild-looking, athletic cat.
Count
A noble title for a cat who acts like royalty.
Cricket
A small, lively name for a quick, jumpy cat.
Crouton
A funny name for a small, crunchy-looking orange cat.
Crumpet
A cozy British name for a round, soft cat.
Crosby
A smooth name for a mellow cat, inspired by crooner Bing Crosby.
Cuddles
A fitting name for an affectionate lap cat.
Cujo
An ironic name for a very gentle cat.
Cupid
A romantic name for a loving cat.
Curry
A spicy name for orange or golden cats.
Custard
A soft name for cream or pale yellow cats.
Cyrus
A noble name for a majestic cat.
Cyclops
A fitting pick for a cat with one eye, or a quirky face.
Cadbury
A treat for brown or tuxedo cats.
Caleb
A loyal-sounding name for a devoted companion cat.
Cameron
A trendy name for a distinguished, quirky cat.
Captain
A name for a cat that leads the household, or loves adventure.
Carbon
A match for jet-black cats.
Carlos
A smooth, charming name for a dashing cat.
Carter
A friendly, modern-sounding name for a steady cat.
Cash
A cool name for a black cat with a deep purr.
Cassius
A bold name for a strong, boxing-style cat.
Cedric
A distinguished name for a gentle cat.
Chaplin
A good name for a black-and-white cat with a funny walk.
Chapo
A short, spirited name for a small cat.
Chewy
A cute name for a fluffy cat with a big appetite.
Chili
Suits a fiery, high-energy red cat.
Chipper
A name for an upbeat and playful cat.
Chowder
A comfort-food name for a chubby cat that loves fish.
Christopher
A formal name for a calm, well-mannered cat, often shortened to Chris.
Cliff
A short name for a daring climber of cat trees.
Cobweb
A name for a gray cat with fine, wispy fur.
Comet
A fast, bright name for a speedy cat.
Conan
A strong name for a muscular barbarian-style cat.
Connor
A common Irish name for friendly, laid-back cats.
Cornelius
A stately name for a wise, older cat.
Cheddar
A top choice for orange tabbies.
Cheeto
A popular name for bright orange cats.
Cheshire
A reference to the grinning cat from Alice in Wonderland. It fits a sly, smiling cat.
Chocolate
An easy fit for dark brown cats, like Havana Browns.
Chuck
A casual name for a laid-back, tough cat.