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Looking for a cute name for your new white cat or kitten? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of names for white cats inspired by pale colors, objects, food, and more. We’ll also offer tips on choosing the perfect name for your snowball , whether you want something unique , mystical , or adorable .
Popular Names for White Cats
- Female Names: Angel, Crystal, Snowflake, Sugar, Vanilla
- Male Names: Arctic, Bones, Frost, Everest, Ghost, Snow
- Cute Names: Brie, Cream Puff, Marshmallow, Snowball
- Unique Names: Bianca, Blanco, Celeste, Panna, Yuki
Steps
Female Names for White Cats
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Think of a pale color or object to pick the perfect name for a female cat. If you’re a proud new owner of a white feline, think of names that represent cold weather, light-colored food or drinks, or the color white in general. Here are the top female names for white cats and kittens:
- Angel
- Aster
- Aspen
- Bunny
- Calla
- Camellia
- Chantilly
- Cream
- Crystal
- Daisy
- Dove
- Gardenia
- Ivory
- Jasmine
- Lacy
- Magnolia
- Pegasus
- Petunia
- Porcelain
- Silky
- Sky
- Snowflake
- Snowy
- Star
- Swan
- Sugar
- Vanilla
Male Names for White Cats
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Choose a cool, bold, or edgy name that matches your cat’s white fur. There are tons of male names to choose from, whether your cat is dominant, impulsive, cuddly, or a combination of all three. Here are some of our favorite male names for white cats and kittens:
- Alabaster
- Alpine
- Arctic
- Avalanche
- Bolt
- Bones
- Cloud
- Cumulus
- Flake
- Flurry
- Frost
- Egret
- Everest
- Ghost
- Glacier
- Goose
- Iceberg
- Icy
- Kodiak
- Phantom
- Polar
- Powder
- Snow
- Spirit
- Tundra
- Vail
- Yeti
Unique Names for White Cats
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Choose a name from another culture to stand out from the crowd. For a truly unique and beautiful name, look up “white,” “snow,” “cloud,” or other pale elements in different languages. Here are some unique name ideas for white cats:
- Baltas (Lithuanian for “white.”)
- Bán (Irish for “white.”)
- Bianca/Bianco (Italian for “white.”)
- Blanc/Blanche (French for “white.”)
- Blanca/Blanco (Spanish for “white.”)
- Brina (Italian for “frost.”)
- Celeste (French for “heavenly.”)
- Hayan (Korean for “white.”)
- Helada (Spanish for “frost.”)
- Jinju (Korean for “pearl.”)
- Kumo (Japanese for “cloud.”)
- Lawine (German for “avalanche.”)
- Nevado/Nevoso (Spanish for “snowy.”)
- Neve (Italian for “snow.”)
- Nieve (Spanish for “snow.”)
- Nuage (French for “cloud.”)
- Nun (Korean for “snow.”)
- Panna (Italian for “cream.”)
- Shiroi (Japanese for “white.”)
- Spook (Dutch for “ghost.”)
- Vit (Swedish for “white.”)
- Vorst (Dutch for “frost.”)
- Weiss (German for “white.”)
- Xue (Chinese for “snow.”)
- Yuki (Japanese for “snow.”)
Cute Names for White Cats
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Pick a cute name that matches your cat’s soft and snowy vibe. If your cat is more sweet than serious, go for a name that captures their gentle personality. Here are some utterly adorable cat names inspired by food, snow, and more:
- Alaska
- Beluga
- Birch
- Blizzard
- Boo
- Brie
- Burrata
- Cauliflower
- Charmin
- Coconut
- Cool Whip
- Cotton
- Cream Puff
- Feta
- Frosty
- Ice Cube
- Igloo
- Lotus
- Marshmallow
- Mayo
- Milky
- Moz
- Scallop
- Slush
- Snowball
- Sugarcube
- Tofu
- Winter
Mystical Names for White Cats
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Get inspiration from crystals, icy elements, and whimsical names. Does your cat look like they just wandered in from a magical forest? If so, you need a dreamy name to match their spirit. Here are the most mystical and enchanting names for your feline friend:
- Agate
- Athena
- Aura
- Calcite
- Cirrus
- Fluorite
- Freya
- Gaia
- Granite
- Howlite
- Jade
- Luna
- Marble
- Moonstone
- Nimbus
- Nova
- Onyx
- Opal
- Pearl
- Pixie
- Polaris
- Quartz
- Sabrina
- Seraphina
- Selenite
- Topaz
- Zephyr
Famous White Cat Names
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Name your white cat after a character from a book, film, or series. From Hello Kitty to The Aristocats , there are so many iconic white cats (and characters with white hair) in pop culture. Just choose a character you love that represents your cat’s personality and vibe. Here are a few of our favorite names: [1] X Research source
- Azzie ( Doctor Sleep )
- Casper ( Casper the Friendly Ghost )
- Charmmy (Hello Kitty)
- Dandelo ( The Fly )
- Donald ( Donald Duck )
- Duchess ( The Aristocats )
- Elsa ( Frozen )
- Gato ( The Mask of Zorro )
- Hedwig ( Harry Potter )
- Jack Frost ( Jack Frost )
- Maneki (The Japanese Beckoning Cat)
- Marie ( The Aristocats )
- Mr. Bigglesworth ( Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery )
- Malcolm ( Malcolm in the Middle )
- Gandalf ( Lord of the Rings )
- Solomon ( From Russia with Love )
- Snowbell ( Stuart Little )
- Snow White ( Snow White )
Names for White Cats with Blue Eyes
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Refer to something blue to highlight your cat’s beautiful eye color. To draw attention to your cat’s eyes, weave a blue element or shade into their name, such as lapis or slate. Here are some oceanic and heavenly blue names for inspiration:
- Aqua
- Azure
- Bleu
- Bluebell
- Blueberry
- Bluey
- Capri
- Cerulean
- Clue (After Blue’s Clues )
- Cobalt
- Cyan
- Denim
- Indigo
- Iris
- Lake
- Lapis
- Navy
- River
- Royal
- Sapphire
- Slate
- Smurf
- Stilton (A type of blue cheese!)
- Stitch
- Teal
How to Name Your White Cat
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Consider their color, coat pattern, and personality to pick a good name. Before naming your cat, observe their behavior and physical appearance. Are they quiet, energetic, sweet, or sassy? Do they have a unique pattern, distinctive markings, or extra fluffy fur? Get inspiration from these characteristics to come up with a cute name that’s totally unique to your feline friend! [2] X Research source
- Feel free to test out different names to see which one feels right. Your cat might respond better to a certain name, which can make it easier for you to teach it its name .
- The easiest way to come up with a name is to think of white objects, colors, and elements, but if you’re still having trouble, you can always use a cat name generator .