235 Cat Names Starting With B With Meanings

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All 235 Cat Names Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Origin	Meaning	Description
Baba	Unisex	French	small rum cake	A sweet little cake name, fitting for a small cat with a soft, round presence and a fondness for treats.
Babe	Unisex	English	From a nickname meaning ‘baby’	A gentle pet name for a cat that is treated like the baby of the household.
Babycinno	Unisex		frothed milk drink for children (no coffee)	A milky, child friendly drink name for a pale, gentle kitten with a soft and sweet manner.
Bacchus	Male	Greek	shout	A bold shout of a name for a loud, confident cat that makes its presence known at once.
Bach	Male	German	brook	A calm brook name for a quiet cat that moves through the house in a steady, peaceful way.
Backpfeifengesicht	Unisex	German	A face badly in need of a slap	A cheeky German name for a mischievous cat that tests limits with a knowing look.
Bada	Unisex	Korean	sea, ocean (Korean)	A wide sea name for a cat with a calm, deep presence and a love of open spaces by a window.
Baffo	Unisex	Italian	whisker (of an animal)	A whisker name that suits a cat whose whiskers frame its face and catch the light.
Bagatelle	Unisex	French	A trifle	A light trifle of a name for a small, delightful cat that brightens an ordinary day.
Bagheera	Male	Hindi	panther	A panther name for a sleek, dark coated cat that moves with quiet grace.
Bahookie	Unisex	Scots	The backside in playful slang	A playful Scots slang name for a cheeky cat that often turns its back with comic timing.
Bailey	Female	English	bailiff, steward	A steward name with a friendly, capable feel, well suited to a cat that runs the household.
Balder	Male		Norse god of light and beauty	A light and beauty name for a bright coated cat with a gentle, shining presence.
Baldr	Male	Norse	God of light and purity	A god of light and purity name for a fair cat with a calm and kindly nature.
Baldwin	Male	German	brave friend	A brave friend name for a loyal cat that stays close and faces new things with courage.
Ballard	Unisex		Seattle neighbourhood	A neighbourhood name for a sociable cat that seems at home wherever it settles.
Bally			Bally, Swiss luxury fashion brand founded 1851	A luxury fashion brand name, kept exactly as stored, for a polished cat with a smart appearance.
Baloo	Male	Disney	sloth bear (The Jungle Book)	A sloth bear name for a large, easygoing cat that loves comfort and company.
Balthazar	Male	Greek	Baal protects the king	A grand king protecting name for a dignified cat that carries itself like royalty.
Bam	Unisex	Korean	Chestnut	A chestnut name for a warm brown coated cat with a sturdy, cheerful character.
Bambina	Female	Italian	baby girl	A baby girl name for a small, cherished female cat that is doted on by everyone.
Bambino	Male	Italian	baby	A baby name for a young looking male cat that keeps a kitten like charm.
Bami	Unisex	Korean	Night and chestnut	A night and chestnut name for a dark coated cat with warm brown tones that show in sunlight.
Band-Aid	Unisex		BRAND: a brand of adhesive bandage	A brand name for a small, dependable cat that sticks close and offers comfort.
Bandhani	Female	Gujarati	tie-dye (bandhna, to tie)	A tie dye name for a cat with a patterned coat that looks hand coloured in swirls.
Bandicoot	Unisex	Telugu	pig-rat (pandikokku)	A pig rat name from Telugu for a curious, ground loving cat with a long snout like profile.
Bane	Unisex	Old English	slayer and cause of death	A strong, dark name for a formidable cat whose stare can quiet a room.
Banshee	Female	Irish	woman of the fairy mound	A fairy mound woman name for a vocal female cat whose call carries through the house.
Bao	Male	Chinese	treasure; precious	A treasure name for a prized cat that feels like a precious find.
Baraka	Male	Swahili	blessing	A blessing name for a welcome cat whose arrival feels like good fortune.
Baram	Unisex	Korean	Wind	A wind name for a fast, restless cat that sweeps through rooms without warning.
Barami	Unisex	Korean	Little wind	A little wind name for a small, breezy cat that flits from spot to spot.
Barber	Unisex		a person who cuts hair and shaves	A hair cutting name for a neat cat that seems always groomed and tidy.
Barista	Unisex	Italian	bartender; coffee maker	A coffee maker name for a cat that appears at breakfast time and stays near the kitchen.
Barnaby	Male	English	son of consolation	A son of consolation name for a comforting cat that settles beside you on hard days.
Barney	Male	Germanic	bear courage	A bear courage name for a big, friendly cat with a brave and easy heart.
Baron	Male	Old French	lowest rank of hereditary nobility	A noble rank name for a cat that holds itself with quiet authority.
Baroness	Female	English	female rank of baron	A female noble rank name for a cat that expects respect and receives it.
Barrister	Unisex		a lawyer who represents clients in court	A court lawyer name for a serious cat that watches proceedings from a high perch.
Bartholomew	Male	Aramaic	son of Talmai (the furrowed land)	A son of Talmai name, long and formal, for a cat with a grand, old fashioned air.
Basalt	Unisex	Latin	dark volcanic rock	A dark volcanic rock name for a black or slate coated cat with a cool, solid presence.
Basil	Male	Greek	royal; kingly	A royal and kingly name for a confident cat that rules its favourite chair.
Basile	Unisex	French	French form of Basil (“royal, kingly”)	The French form of a royal name, for a cat with a refined and regal bearing.
Bastet	Female	Egyptian	cat goddess	A cat goddess name for a cat that looks and acts like it deserves worship.
Bastien	Unisex	French	Short form of Sébastien, from Latin Sebastianus meaning ‘from Sebaste’	A short form linked to Sebaste, for a friendly cat with a relaxed French charm.
Bat	Unisex	English	nocturnal flying mammal	A nocturnal flying mammal name for a cat that comes alive after dark.
Bathtub	Unisex		a tub for bathing	A bathing tub name for a cat that loves water, sinks, or curling up in odd places.
Batik	Female	Javanese	wax-resist dyeing	A wax resist dyeing name for a cat with a patterned coat like dyed cloth.
Baubo	Female	Greek	hollow	A hollow name from Greek myth for a mysterious cat that keeps its secrets.
Baxter	Male	English	baker	A baker name for a warm, homely cat that kneads and settles like fresh bread rising.
Bay	Male	Latin	baie: berry of the bay laurel	A bay laurel berry name for a cat with a fresh, herbal calm and a love of sunny spots.
Bea	Female	English	bringer of joy	A bringer of joy name for a small, happy cat that lifts the mood of a room.
Beacon	Unisex	Old English	a guiding signal fire (beacen)	A guiding signal fire name for a cat that leads you to the kitchen or the bed at night.
Beanlet	Unisex	Descriptive	tiny bean	A tiny bean name for a very small kitten with a compact, rounded shape.
Beatrice	Female	Latin	she who brings happiness	A she who brings happiness name for a joyful female cat with a bright, witty spark.
Beatrix	Female	Latin	traveller; voyager	A traveller and voyager name for a curious female cat that explores every room.
Beatriz	Female	Spanish	she who brings happiness	The Spanish form of a happiness bringing name, for a warm and smiling female cat.
Beau	Male	French	handsome	A handsome name for a good looking male cat with a polished, admiring air.
Beaumont	Male	French	beautiful mountain	A beautiful mountain name for a tall, handsome cat with a noble profile.
Beauregard	Male	French	beautiful outlook	A beautiful outlook name for a gentlemanly cat that surveys its domain with pleasure.
Beckett	Male	English	beehive	A beehive name for a busy, buzzing cat that is always on the move.
Beckham	Male		surname of footballer David Beckham	A footballer surname name for a sporty, confident cat with star quality.
Bee	Unisex	English	bee	A bee name for a small, busy cat that hums around the house and loves sweet attention.
Beech	Unisex	Old English	the beech tree (bece)	A beech tree name for a tall, graceful cat with a smooth, natural calm.
Beethoven	Male		surname of composer Ludwig van Beethoven	A composer surname name for a dramatic cat with a grand, musical presence.
Beetroot	Unisex		red root vegetable	A red root vegetable name for a round, earthy cat with a deep red brown coat.
Befana	Female	Italian	The Epiphany gift bringing witch	An Epiphany gift bringing witch name for a wise, broom loving female cat with a festive air.
Behemoth	Male	Hebrew	beasts	A beasts name for a huge, imposing cat that fills a doorway with ease.
Beldam	Female	English	old woman	An old woman name for a knowing female cat with a watchful, storybook manner.
Bella	Female	Italian	beautiful	A beautiful name in Italian, for a lovely female cat that turns heads in any room.
Belladonna	Female	Italian	beautiful lady	A beautiful lady name for a striking female cat with a dark, elegant allure.
Bellamy	Unisex	French	fine friend	A fine friend name for a loyal, good natured cat that makes friends quickly.
Bellatrix	Female	Latin	female warrior	A female warrior name for a fierce, bright female cat with a star like boldness.
Belle	Female	French	beautiful	A beautiful name in French, for a graceful female cat with a classic, storybook charm.
Bellerophon	Male	Greek	Hero who slew the Chimera	A hero who slew the Chimera, for a brave male cat that faces imaginary monsters daily.
Bellini	Unisex	Italian	family name of painter Bellini	A painter family name for an artistic cat with a soft, peach toned coat.
Bello	Unisex	Italian	good-looking, handsome; beautiful (of a person)	A good looking and beautiful name for a handsome cat that poses without being asked.
Beluga	Male	Russian	white (bel- = white)	A white name for a pale cat with a smooth, gentle presence like a northern whale.
Belvedere	Male		Italian, beautiful view	A beautiful view name for a cat that claims the best window seat in the house.
Benedict	Male	Latin	blessed	A blessed name for a calm, saintly cat that brings a sense of peace.
Bengal	Unisex		South Asian region	A South Asian region name for a wild looking cat with a spotted, exotic coat.
Bennu	Male	Egyptian	Sacred heron; soul of Ra	A sacred heron and soul of Ra name for a rare, radiant cat with an ancient air.
Benny	Male	Hebrew	son of the right hand	A son of the right hand name for a cheerful male cat that is always on your side.
Bentley	Male	English	bent grass meadow	A bent grass meadow name for a polished cat with a smooth, luxurious manner.
Bento	Unisex	Japanese	boxed lunch	A boxed lunch name for a neat, well fed cat that likes tidy portions and routine.
Beppe	Male	Italian	God will increase	A God will increase name for a small, blessed male cat that grows on everyone.
Berbere	Unisex	Amharic	pepper	A pepper name for a warm, rust red cat with a spicy, lively character.
Bereket	Male	Amharic	blessing	A blessing name for a treasured male cat whose presence feels like a gift.
Berenice	Female	Greek	bearer of victory	A bearer of victory name for a triumphant female cat with a queenly bearing.
Bertha	Female	Germanic	bright, famous	A bright and famous name for a large, vintage female cat with a strong presence.
Bertie	Male	English	noble, bright	A noble and bright name for a cheerful male cat with a sunny, old fashioned charm.
Bertram	Male	Germanic	bright raven	A bright raven name for a dark, clever male cat with a gentle vintage manner.
Bes	Male	Egyptian	Dwarf god of households	A dwarf god of households name for a small, protective cat that guards the home.
Bessie	Female	English	God is my oath	A God is my oath name for a dependable female cat with a soft, traditional warmth.
Beverly	Female	English	beaver stream (Old English)	A beaver stream name for a calm female cat that likes water and quiet places.
Bianca	Female	Italian	white	A white name in Italian, for a pure white female cat with a clean, elegant coat.
Bianco	Male	Italian	white	A white name in Italian, for a pure white male cat with a crisp, bright coat.
Bibelot	Unisex	French	A small decorative trinket	A small decorative trinket name for a tiny cat that poses like a shelf ornament.
Bicolor	Unisex	Latin	two colored	A two coloured name for a cat with exactly two coat colours in clear patches.
Bijou	Female	French	jewel	A jewel name for a tiny, precious female cat that sparkles in a room.
Bilby	Unisex	Yuwaalaraay	the long-eared marsupial	A long eared marsupial name for a cat with notably long ears and a gentle face.
Billie	Unisex	Germanic	resolute protector	A resolute protector name for a determined cat with vintage cool and steady courage.
Bima	Male	Indonesian	formidable (Mahabharata hero)	A formidable hero name for a brave male cat with a strong, heroic stance.
Bip	Unisex	Descriptive	tiny beep	A tiny beep name for a small cat that makes short, electronic sounding chirps.
Biscotti	Female	Various	twice-baked	A twice baked name for a crunchy, golden female cat with a warm, biscuit tone.
Bistre	Unisex	French	dark brown pigment made from soot	A dark brown pigment name for a sooty brown cat with an artist like depth of colour.
Bitna	Female	Korean	Shining bright	A shining bright name for a radiant female cat that seems to glow in a room.
Bitsy	Unisex	English	tiny	A tiny name for a very small cat with a delicate, miniature build.
Bitty	Unisex	English	tiny	A tiny name for a minute cat whose small size is its most charming feature.
Bjork	Female		stage name of singer Björk	A singer stage name for a unique female cat with an unmistakable, artistic presence.
Bjorn	Male	Norse	bear	A bear name for a large, strong male cat with a northern, forest like power.
Blackbird	Unisex	English	dark-feathered songbird	A dark feathered songbird name for a black cat with a musical, dawn chorus voice.
Blacksmith	Unisex		a person who makes and repairs metal objects by forging	A metal forging name for a strong cat that seems built for hard, honest work.
Blackwood			Scottish and English, dark wood	A Scottish and English dark wood name, kept exactly as stored, for a dark coated cat with a woodland air.
Blair	Unisex	Scottish	plain, field	A plain and field name for a crisp, confident cat with a calm, open manner.
Blake	Unisex	English	dark, black	A dark and black name for a sleek cat with a modern, shadowy elegance.
Blanc	Male	French	white	A white name in French, for a pale male cat with a clean, luminous coat.
Blanca	Female	Spanish	white	A white name in Spanish, for a pale female cat with a soft, snowy coat.
Blanche	Female	French	white	A white name in French, for a silvery female cat with a vintage, graceful air.
Blanco	Male	Spanish	white	A white name in Spanish, for a pale male cat with a bright, snowy coat.
Blei	Male	German	lead	A lead name for a grey male cat with a dense, solid and steady presence.
Blenny	Unisex	English	small fish	A small fish name for a tiny, comical cat with a reef like curiosity.
Blep	Unisex		Internet slang for a cat with its tongue sticking out	An internet slang name for a cat caught with its tongue sticking out.
Bleu	Unisex	French	blue	A blue name in French, for a grey blue cat with a cool, elegant tone.
Blini	Unisex	Russian	small pancake	A small pancake name for a round, golden cat that loves to flop flat.
Blitz	Unisex	German	lightning	A lightning name for a fast, electric cat that dashes across a room in a flash.
Blobby	Unisex	Descriptive	round and blobby	A round and blobby name for a plump, sleepy cat that melts into soft shapes.
Bloop	Unisex	Descriptive	soft blip sound	A soft blip sound name for a cat that makes gentle, cartoon like noises.
Blossom	Female	English	flower bloom	A flower bloom name for a female cat that brings spring joy wherever she goes.
Bluebell	Female	English	bluebell flower	A bluebell flower name for a gentle female cat with a musical, woodland charm.
Blueberry	Unisex		small blue berry	A small blue berry name for a round, dusky cat with a sweet, fruity roundness.
Blues	Unisex		music genre rooted in African-American musical traditions	A music genre name for a soulful cat with a mellow, late night mood.
Blur	Unisex		rock band Blur	A rock band name for a fast, hazy cat that is gone before you can focus on it.
Boatswain	Unisex		a ship’s officer in charge of sails, rigging and deck work	A ship officer name for a deck loving cat that supervises sails, rigging and routine.
Bob	Male	Germanic	bright fame	A bright fame name for a plain, friendly male cat with a classic dad name charm.
Bobbi	Female	English	foreign; strange	A foreign and strange name for a female cat with an unusual, intriguing character.
Bobby	Male	Germanic	bright fame	A bright fame name for a cheerful male cat with a friendly, retro nickname feel.
Bobtail	Unisex	English	tiny squid	A tiny squid name for a small, round cat, also fitting for a short tailed cat.
Bogey	Unisex		golf score of one stroke over par on a hole	A golf score name for a cat that is always one stroke over par in its games.
Bogota	Unisex		Capital of Colombia, correctly accented Bogotá	A capital of Colombia name for a cat with a grand, city sized personality.
Boing	Unisex	English	spring sound	A spring sound name for a bouncy cat that springs up without warning.
Bojangles			Mr. Bojangles, dancing man in the song Mr. Bojangles; nickname of tap dancer Bill Robinson	A dancing man in song name, kept exactly as stored, for a rhythmic cat that seems to dance across a floor.
Bok	Unisex	Korean	Fortune and luck	A fortune and luck name for a lucky cat that brings good fortune to its home.
Bokdungi	Unisex	Korean	Lucky one	A lucky one name for a fortunate cat that always lands on its feet.
Boketto	Unisex	Japanese	Gazing vacantly into the distance	A gazing vacantly name for a thoughtful cat that stares into the distance like a philosopher.
Bokshiri	Unisex	Korean	Fluffy one	A fluffy one name for a soft, cloud like cat with a thick, touchable coat.
Bolt	Male	English	arrow	An arrow name for a fast male cat that shoots across a room like lightning.
Bom	Female	Korean	Spring	A spring name in Korean, for a fresh female cat that feels like the start of a new season.
Bomboloni	Unisex	Italian	Filled doughnuts	A filled doughnuts name for a round, squishy cat that invites cuddles.
Bomi	Female	Korean	Spring	A spring name in Korean, for a bright female cat with a fresh, blossoming manner.
Bonbon	Female	French	candy	A candy name for a sweet female cat that is a small, darling treat.
Bongbong	Unisex	Korean	Bubble	A bubble name for a light, playful cat that floats through play like a soap bubble.
Bonita	Unisex	Spanish	pretty, cute (Spanish)	A pretty and cute name in Spanish, for a lovely cat with a sweet, appealing face.
Bonnie	Female	Scottish	pretty, attractive	A pretty and attractive name for a sweet female cat with a charming, southern warmth.
Bono	Male		stage name of singer Bono of U2	A singer stage name for a charismatic male cat with a rock star presence.
Boon	Male	Thai	merit	A merit name for a good male cat whose kind presence feels auspicious.
Boone	Male	French	good	A good name for an adventurous male cat with a frontier spirit and an easy manner.
Borborygmus	Unisex	Greek	Stomach rumbling	A stomach rumbling name for a cat whose tummy speaks loudly before meals.
Borealis	Unisex	Latin	borealis: northern	A northern name for a cat with a shimmering, northern lights like beauty.
Boreas	Male	Greek	north wind	A north wind name for a cold, powerful male cat with a wintry command.
Borgia	Female		chocolate and orange coffee drink	A chocolate and orange coffee drink name for a rich, dark female cat with a warm citrus spark.
Bori	Female	Korean	Barley	A barley name for a golden female cat with a warm, grain like tone.
Boris	Male	Russian	fighter; wolf	A fighter and wolf name for a bold male cat with a strong, rugged heart.
Borneo	Unisex		Southeast Asian island	A Southeast Asian island name for an exotic cat with a wild, jungle like allure.
Boro	Female	Japanese	patched textiles	A patched textiles name for a female cat with a beautifully mended, patchwork coat.
Bosco	Male	Italian	forest; woods	A forest and woods name for a male cat that loves trees, shade and wild places.
Bosun	Unisex		a shortened form of boatswain, a ship’s deck officer	A shortened boatswain name for a deck officer cat that keeps shipshape order.
Botan	Unisex	Japanese	peony	A peony name for a lush, blooming cat with a soft, floral beauty.
Botticelli	Male	Italian	little barrel	A little barrel name for a small, rounded male cat with an artistic, Renaissance air.
Boudica	Female	Celtic	victory	A victory name for a warrior female cat with a queenly, fearless spirit.
Bouncette	Female	Descriptive	bouncy little one	A bouncy little one name for a lively female kitten that never sits still for long.
Boz	Unisex	Turkish	grey	A grey name in Turkish, for a short, punchy cat with a cool grey coat.
Bozkurt	Male	Turkish	grey wolf	A grey wolf name for a strong male cat with a legendary, wild spirit.
Bracken	Male	English	bracken fern	A bracken fern name for a rugged male cat with a wild woodland freedom.
Bradley	Male	English	broad clearing	A broad clearing name for a clean, classic male cat with a bright, open manner.
Brady	Male		surname of American football quarterback Tom Brady	A football quarterback surname name for a confident male cat with a winning streak.
Bragi	Male	Norse	God of poetry	A god of poetry name for a wise male cat with a long, storyteller like presence.
Brahms	Male		surname of composer Johannes Brahms	A composer surname name for a deep, musical male cat with a serious, grand tone.
Bram	Male	Irish	raven	A raven name in Irish, for a dark male cat with a literary, shadowy charm.
Bramble	Male	English	brembel: thorny shrub	A thorny shrub name for a cosy male cat with a countryside, teddy bear warmth.
Bran	Male	Welsh	raven	A raven name in Welsh, for a dark male cat with a quiet, watchful intelligence.
Branco	Male	Portuguese	white	A white name in Portuguese, for a pale male cat with a clean, bright coat.
Branwen	Female	Welsh	blessed raven	A blessed raven name for a dark female cat with a gentle, blessed air.
Brasa	Female	Spanish	glowing ember/coal	A glowing ember and coal name for a warm female cat with a fiery, glowing spirit.
Brass	Unisex	Old English	the alloy (braes)	An alloy name for a golden, metallic cat with a bright, brassy shine.
Bravo	Male	Italian	brave	A brave name for a bold male cat that deserves applause for its daring leaps.
Breeze	Female	Various	gentle wind	A gentle wind name for a light female cat that moves softly through a home.
Breloque	Unisex	French	A charm on a bracelet	A bracelet charm name for a tiny, jingling cat that charms everyone it meets.
Brenna	Female		Celtic, raven maid, dark-haired	A Celtic raven maid and dark haired name, for a dark female cat with a mysterious grace.
Brett	Male		first name of American football quarterback Brett Favre	A football quarterback first name for a sporty male cat with a competitive edge.
Breve	Male		espresso with half-and-half	An espresso with half and half name for a creamy male cat with a rich, smooth manner.
Brewer	Male		one who brews	A one who brews name for a male cat that lingers near warm drinks and cosy kitchens.
Bric-à-brac	Unisex	French	Assorted curios	An assorted curios name for a cat that collects shiny stolen things like a tiny curator.
Briciola	Unisex	Italian	crumb (of bread etc.)	A crumb name for a tiny cat that leaves small traces of itself everywhere.
Bricolage	Female	French	made from odds and ends	A made from odds and ends name for a patchwork female cat assembled from lovely leftovers.
Bridget	Female	Irish	exalted one	An exalted one name for a fiery, kind female cat with a saintly strength.
Bridgette	Unisex	Irish	the exalted one (Irish, via Bridget)	The exalted one name in a French spelling, for a refined female cat with quiet dignity.
Brigid	Female	Irish	Celtic goddess of fire and poetry	A Celtic goddess of fire and poetry name for an inspired female cat with a bright flame.
Brindle	Female	English	streaked, spotted coat marking	A streaked, spotted coat marking name for a female cat with a beautifully streaked coat.
Brisa	Female	Spanish	breeze	A breeze name in Spanish, for a soft female cat that drifts gently through a home.
Briseis	Female	Greek	daughter of Briseus	A daughter of Briseus name for a classical female cat with an ancient, storied air.
Brocade	Female	Italian	raised-pattern silk (broccato)	A raised pattern silk name for a richly patterned female cat with a luxurious coat.
Broccoli	Unisex		green cruciferous vegetable	A green cruciferous vegetable name for a small, green toned cat with a funny, healthy charm.
Brody	Male	Irish	ditch	A ditch name for a modern, sporty male cat with an upbeat Irish energy.
Bronson	Unisex	English (Modern)	son of the brown one	A son of the brown one name for a sturdy cat with a warm brown heritage.
Brontes	Male	Greek	thunderer	A thunderer name for a powerful male cat whose purr rumbles like distant thunder.
Bronze	Unisex	Italian	the alloy (bronzo)	An alloy name for a warm, metallic cat with a glowing bronze coat.
Broomstick	Unisex		the handle of a broom	A broom handle name for a long, thin cat that sweeps through rooms like a witch companion.
Brulee	Female	French	burnt cream	A burnt cream name for a creamy female cat with a caramelised, dessert soft sweetness.
Bruma	Female	Spanish	mist	A mist name in Spanish, for a hazy female cat that appears softly and quietly.
Brume	Female	French	mist, haze	A mist and haze name in French, for a dreamy female cat with a soft, veiled beauty.
Bruno	Male	Germanic	brown	A brown name for a warm, sturdy male cat with a solid, dependable heart.
Brutus	Unisex	Latin	heavy (Latin)	A heavy name in Latin, for a weighty cat with a serious, Roman presence.
Brynhildr	Female	Norse	Leader of the Valkyries	A leader of the Valkyries name for a heroic female cat with a shield maiden spirit.
Brynja	Female	Norse	Old Norse brynja = armor	An Old Norse armor name for a protected female cat with a warrior mail coat air.
Bua	Female	Thai	lotus flower	A lotus flower name for a graceful female cat with an elegant, Thai beauty.
Bubble Gum	Unisex	Descriptive	chewing gum sweet	A chewing gum sweet name for a pink, playful cat with a bubbly, sweet character.
Buckbeak	Male	Harry Potter	the loyal Hippogriff	A loyal Hippogriff name for a proud male cat with a noble, loyal beast-like dignity.
Bud	Unisex	English	young flower bud	A young flower bud name for a small cat that is just beginning to bloom.
Buffy	Unisex	English	Diminutive of Elizabeth (‘my God is an oath’)	A diminutive of Elizabeth name for a spunky cat with a brave, pop culture spark.
Bulgogi	Unisex	Korean	Korean BBQ beef	A Korean BBQ beef name for a savoury, well fed cat with a warm, grilled charm.
Bumbershoot	Unisex	American English	An umbrella	An umbrella name for a large, sheltering cat that looms over you like loving cover.
Bunker	Unisex		sand-filled hazard on a golf course	A sand filled golf hazard name for a cat that loves to dig and hide in sandy spots.
Bupkes	Unisex	Yiddish	Beans or nothing	A beans or nothing name for a tiny runt cat with nothing to prove and plenty of cheek.
Burattino	Unisex	Italian	A puppet or marionette	A puppet or marionette name for a playful cat that chases strings like a little performer.
Burrito	Male	Spanish	little donkey	A little donkey name for a wrapped up, cosy male cat that loves to be swaddled.
Bushbaby	Unisex	English	small nocturnal primate	A small nocturnal primate name for a big eyed cat that is most active at night.
Butcher	Unisex		a person who cuts and sells meat	A meat cutting name for a strong cat with a no nonsense, butcher shop presence.
Butte	Unisex	French	mound; isolated hill	A mound and isolated hill name for a solid cat that stands out in a flat landscape.
Buttercup	Female	English	yellow wildflower	A yellow wildflower name for a sunny female cat with a sweet, fairy tale warmth.
Butterfly	Female	English	butterfly	A butterfly name for a graceful female cat with colourful, fluttering energy.
Buttonette	Female	Descriptive	tiny button	A tiny button name for a miniature female kitten with a neat, button like face.
Buttons	Male	English	small fastener	A small fastener name for a tiny male cat that fastens himself to your side.
Byeol	Unisex	Korean	Star	A star name in Korean, for a shining cat that stands out in a night sky of pets.
Bärchen	Unisex	German	little bear	A little bear name in German, for a small, cuddly cat with a bear like softness.

Female Cat Names Starting With B (61 names)

Finder index only: these names are already counted in the single table above and are not additional entries. The page total stays 235.

Bailey, Bambina, Bandhani, Banshee, Baroness, Bastet, Batik, Baubo, Bea, Beatrice, Beatrix, Beatriz, Befana, Beldam, Bella, Belladonna, Bellatrix, Belle, Berenice, Bertha, Bessie, Beverly, Bianca, Bijou, Biscotti, Bitna, Bjork, Blanca, Blanche, Blossom, Bluebell, Bobbi, Bom, Bomi, Bonbon, Bonnie, Borgia, Bori, Boro, Boudica, Bouncette, Branwen, Brasa, Breeze, Brenna, Bricolage, Bridget, Brigid, Brindle, Brisa, Briseis, Brocade, Brulee, Bruma, Brume, Brynhildr, Brynja, Bua, Buttercup, Butterfly, Buttonette

Male Cat Names Starting With B (73 names)

Finder index only: these names are already counted in the single table above and are not additional entries. The page total stays 235.

Bacchus, Bach, Bagheera, Balder, Baldr, Baldwin, Baloo, Balthazar, Bambino, Bao, Baraka, Barnaby, Barney, Baron, Bartholomew, Basil, Baxter, Bay, Beau, Beaumont, Beauregard, Beckett, Beckham, Beethoven, Behemoth, Bellerophon, Beluga, Belvedere, Benedict, Bennu, Benny, Bentley, Beppe, Bereket, Bertie, Bertram, Bes, Bianco, Bima, Bjorn, Blanc, Blanco, Blei, Bob, Bobby, Bolt, Bono, Boon, Boone, Boreas, Boris, Bosco, Botticelli, Bozkurt, Bracken, Bradley, Brady, Bragi, Brahms, Bram, Bramble, Bran, Branco, Bravo, Brett, Breve, Brewer, Brody, Brontes, Bruno, Buckbeak, Burrito, Buttons

Unisex Cat Names Starting With B (98 names)

Finder index only: these names are already counted in the single table above and are not additional entries. The page total stays 235. Unisex cat names starting with b are the largest group on this page, which makes B a strong letter if you want a name that works for either a boy or a girl cat.

Baba, Babe, Babycinno, Backpfeifengesicht, Bada, Baffo, Bagatelle, Bahookie, Ballard, Bam, Bami, Band-Aid, Bandicoot, Bane, Baram, Barami, Barber, Barista, Barrister, Basalt, Basile, Bastien, Bat, Bathtub, Beacon, Beanlet, Bee, Beech, Beetroot, Bellamy, Bellini, Bello, Bengal, Bento, Berbere, Bibelot, Bicolor, Bilby, Billie, Bip, Bistre, Bitsy, Bitty, Blackbird, Blacksmith, Blair, Blake, Blenny, Blep, Bleu, Blini, Blitz, Blobby, Bloop, Blueberry, Blues, Blur, Boatswain, Bobtail, Bogey, Bogota, Boing, Bok, Bokdungi, Boketto, Bokshiri, Bomboloni, Bongbong, Bonita, Borborygmus, Borealis, Borneo, Bosun, Botan, Boz, Brass, Breloque, Bric-à-brac, Briciola, Bridgette, Broccoli, Bronson, Bronze, Broomstick, Brutus, Bubble Gum, Bud, Buffy, Bulgogi, Bumbershoot, Bunker, Bupkes, Burattino, Bushbaby, Butcher, Butte, Byeol, Bärchen

Names With No Gender Label in the Database (3 names)

Finder note only: 3 entries in the table have no gender label in the database. They are not repeated in any gender finder list above, and they carry no gender label anywhere on this page. They appear only in the single table above, where their gender cell is left empty, so the page total stays 235 when the 61 female, 73 male, and 98 unisex finder entries are added to these 3 unlabelled entries.

Names with no gender label: Blackwood, Bojangles, Bally.

B Name Meanings and Origins Worth Knowing

The largest pattern on this page is the unisex group, with 98 names, ahead of 73 male names and 61 female names. That breadth is one reason B works well for kitten names starting with b when you have not yet settled on a gendered pick, and for cute cat names starting with b that suit a soft, friendly kitten.

English origins lead the list, followed by French and Italian origins, with a strong Korean group as well. That mix gives you short, call friendly names such as Bee, Beau, and Bono, alongside longer, more formal names such as Bartholomew and Bellerophon. For unique cat names starting with b, look to the smaller origin groups in the table, where a single distinctive meaning often stands out more than a familiar favourite.

If you want the deeper story behind one name before you decide, start with our guide to cat name meanings and then come back to this B list. This B page is one letter of the full browse by letter collection, and you can explore every letter from the main cat names hub.

How to Pick a B Name for Your Cat

Say the name aloud several times, at normal volume and in a calling voice. A name that is easy to say clearly will be easier for your cat to learn, and it will be easier for you to use every day.

Check the name against the commands you use most, and against the names of other pets in the house. If a B name sounds very close to a command or to another pet name, pick a clearer alternative from the table, even if the first name was your favourite on paper.

Match length to recall. Short names such as Bee, Beau, and Bono are quick to call, while longer names such as Bartholomew work best when you also have a short everyday form ready. Try the name for a few days before you settle, and watch whether your cat responds to it.

If you are naming a girl cat, the female cat names list gathers girl names from every letter alongside the 61 female B names above. Bella is one of the most popular B names on this page, and its own meaning page explains why it suits a beautiful, much loved cat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cat names starting with B are on this page?

There are 235 cat names starting with b on this page, and every one is counted in the single table above. The 18 popular cards and the gender finder lists are not extra names.

Which B names are most popular?

The most popular B names in the cards above include Bailey, Barnaby, Barney, Basil, Baxter, Beckett, Bella, Bellatrix, Belle, Benny, Bijou, Bobby, Boone, Bradley, Bram, Bridget, Brody, and Bruno. Each one also appears in the full table with its verified meaning.

What is a good short B name?

Good short B names from this list include Bee, Beau, Bono, Bam, Bao, and Bolt. Say each one aloud and pick the one that is clearest to call and easiest for your cat to hear.

Are there unisex B names?

Yes. There are 98 unisex cat names starting with b on this page, the largest gender group here. The unisex finder list above points back to those same table entries.