Hey there, fellow cat enthusiast! 🐾 So, you’ve got an American Curl, those adorable kitties with ears that curl back like they’ve just heard the juiciest gossip in town. And now you’re stuck thinking, “What on earth do I name this little furball?” I totally get it. Naming a cat isn’t just about slapping a random word on them—it’s about finding a name as unique, quirky, and charming as their curl-tipped ears.
I’ve spent hours (okay, maybe days) thinking about cat names, testing them out on my own fluffballs, and let me tell you: some names just click. So, I put together this mega list of American Curl cat names to give you inspiration, spark some ideas, and maybe even make you chuckle along the way. Let’s dive in!
Cute American Curl Cat Names
These are the names that make you go “aww” every time you say them. Perfect if your curl is extra cuddly and sweet.
- Mochi
- Peanut
- Marshmallow
- Nibbles
- Pudding
- Cupcake
- Tinkerbell
- Snickers
- Jellybean
- Buttercup
- Twinkle
- Doodle
- Cinnamon
- Muffin
- Poptart
- Sprinkles
- Fuzzy
- Cookie
- Honeybun
- Bubbles
- Waffles
- Pudding Pop
- Sugarplum
- Peaches
- Cherry
- Lollipop
- Snuggle
- Butterbean
- Cuddles
- Toffee
- Biscuit
- Popcorn
- Snickerdoodle
- Taffy
- Nutter
- Puddingpie
- Pudding Bear
- Cupcake Sprout
- Gingersnap
- Brownie
- Sweetie
- Munchkin
- Jellyroll
- Angel
- Baby
- Twix
- Cherry Pie
- Pudding Muffin
- Cinnabon
- Snugbug
- Honeybee
Funny American Curl Cat Names
Because sometimes your cat is a comedian, and their name should reflect that.
- Sir Fluffington
- Chairman Meow
- Purrito
- Catniss Everclean
- Meowzart
- Furrball McSnuggles
- Paws
- Whiskerface
- Mewsli
- Catticus Finch
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Purrkins
- Hiss-ter
- Meowington
- Wiggles
- Sassy Pants
- Giggles
- Purrlock Holmes
- Catastrophe
- Sir Meowsalot
- Lord Furrington
- Furrnando
- Meowchi
- Purrito Supreme
- Purrsnickety
- Paws McGraw
- Fuzzle
- Wiggly Paws
- Snickerpuss
- Furrball Jones
- Meowzilla
- Catastrophic
- Purrmeister
- Mewbert
- Slinkster
- Meowtini
- Purrcules
- Hissy Fit
- Sir Wigglebutt
- Whiskeroni
- Furrnando Paws
- Mewgli
- Gigglepuss
- Purrlock
- Cattitude
- Furrnando Supreme
- Whiskerflick
- Pawsanova
- Meowchi Pie
- Wigglesworth
Unique American Curl Cat Names
You know, the kind of names nobody else will have at the vet.
- Zephyr
- Orion
- Lyric
- Nimbus
- Echo
- Solstice
- Indigo
- Nova
- Phoenix
- Onyx
- Sable
- Clover
- Atlas
- Ember
- Twilight
- Cosmos
- Luna
- Velvet
- Marzipan
- Astra
- Dusk
- Stardust
- Aurora
- Whisper
- Drift
- Quasar
- Zenith
- Eclipse
- Solara
- Glitter
- Prism
- Haze
- Vesper
- Fable
- Nimbus Puff
- Velvetine
- Moondust
- Solstice Glow
- Comet
- Stardust Whiskers
- Lyra
- Celeste
- Mirage
- Zephyra
- Orion’s Paw
- Eclipse Shadow
- Twilight Spark
- Velvet Paw
- Starling
- Luna Belle
Elegant American Curl Cat Names
Because your cat isn’t just a cat—they’re royalty with ears that scream sophistication.
- Duchess
- Baron
- Countess
- Prince
- Lady Whiskers
- Sir Pounce
- Earl Grey
- Viscount
- Empress
- Marquis
- Regal
- Sable
- Bijou
- Ophelia
- Valentino
- Anastasia
- Sterling
- Genevieve
- Leonardo
- Victoria
- Isabelle
- Caspian
- Felicity
- Augustus
- Arabella
- Maximilian
- Celeste
- Guinevere
- Percival
- Theodora
- Sebastian
- Lancelot
- Evangeline
- Montgomery
- Adelaide
- Cornelius
- Beatrice
- Octavius
- Seraphina
- Archibald
- Clementine
- Leopold
- Aurelia
- Valentino Paws
- Gwendolyn
- Alistair
- Vivienne
- Benedict
- Cordelia
- Lucius
- Genevieve Whisker
Short & Sweet American Curl Cat Names
Perfect if you’re into quick, snappy names that roll off the tongue.
- Max
- Leo
- Mia
- Zoe
- Kai
- Ivy
- Finn
- Nala
- Jax
- Lulu
- Gus
- Ivy
- Sky
- Ace
- Pip
- Bea
- Remy
- Lux
- Eli
- Fox
- Rex
- Ash
- Joy
- Dot
- Bo
- Sam
- Lou
- Tia
- Kaiya
- Ben
- Gus Gus
- Leo Bear
- Maxie
- Zoe Belle
- Jaxson
- Mimi
- Pipster
- Taz
- Lex
- Nix
- Ivy Rose
- Kit
- Dex
- Kiki
- Louie
- Pia
- Taj
- Luxy
- Alfie
- Bea Boo
- Zuzu
- Sammi
Nature-Inspired American Curl Cat Names
Because their curling ears remind you of the wind, waves, and all things outdoorsy.
- Willow
- Fern
- River
- Ocean
- Pebble
- Stormy
- Misty
- Sage
- Clover
- Ivy
- Aspen
- Birch
- Maple
- Juniper
- Rain
- Sky
- Breeze
- Dandelion
- Poppy
- Moss
- Oakley
- Lilac
- Cedar
- Meadow
- Cloud
- Leaf
- Marigold
- Saffron
- Thunder
- Petal
- Sunflower
- Luna
- Aurora
- Coral
- Sequoia
- Zephyr
- Fawn
- Marlow
- Starling
- Hawthorn
- Riverbend
- Willowbelle
- Blossom
- Pine
- Mist
- Oceanus
- Pebbles
- Storm
- Sunbeam
- Leafy
- Fernie
Pop Culture American Curl Cat Names
For the movie, TV, and book lovers who want their cat’s name to be iconic.
- Yoda
- Chewie
- Simba
- Nala
- Dobby
- Frodo
- Gandalf
- Arya
- Loki
- Thor
- Hermione
- Katniss
- Pikachu
- Totoro
- Stitch
- Scooby
- Shrek
- Donatello
- Raphael
- Michelangelo
- Leonardo
- Spock
- Scully
- Mulder
- Eleven
- Eleven Paw
- Mario
- Luigi
- Zelda
- Link
- Gollum
- Voldemort
- Draco
- Luna Lovegood
- Sirius
- Bellatrix
- Chewbacca
- Jabba
- Pikachu Paw
- Totoro Puff
- Stitchy
- Garfield
- Odie
- Tom
- Jerry
- Snoopy
- Woodstock
- Hedwig
- Dobby Bean
- Yodapaws
Food-Inspired American Curl Cat Names
Because who doesn’t love naming a cat after a snack?
- Oreo
- Mocha
- Latte
- Peanut
- Snickers
- KitKat
- Brownie
- Muffin
- Cookie
- Twix
- Taffy
- Pudding
- Cinnamon
- Waffle
- Bagel
- Popcorn
- Jellybean
- Caramel
- Fudge
- Honey
- Nutmeg
- Cocoa
- Sugar
- Butter
- Marshmallow
- Toffee
- Biscuit
- Cupcake
- Ginger
- Maple
- Cherry
- Pecan
- Almond
- Coconut
- Lemon
- Blueberry
- Raspberry
- Pumpkin
- Macaron
- Donut
- Mochi
- Truffle
- Cheesecake
- Brown Sugar
- Latte Bean
- Choco Puff
- Jelly Roll
- Candy
- Sweetie Pie
- Snuggle Puff
- Mocha Bean
Color-Based American Curl Cat Names
Perfect if your cat’s coat screams a certain color vibe.
- Snowball
- Midnight
- Shadow
- Cocoa
- Ginger
- Ash
- Sable
- Smokey
- Caramel
- Latte
- Mocha
- Cocoa Puff
- Amber
- Rusty
- Honey
- Silver
- Pearl
- Onyx
- Ivory
- Slate
- Chestnut
- Cocoa Bean
- Sandy
- Dusty
- Copper
- Biscuit
- Fawn
- Ashen
- Cinnamon
- Goldie
- Ebony
- Hazel
- Topaz
- Charcoal
- Tawny
- Sepia
- Marble
- Jet
- Nutmeg
- Butter
- Mocha Latte
- Latte Bean
- Shadow Puff
- Snowflake
- Cream Puff
- Smokey Bear
- Dust Bunny
- Ivory Puff
- Golden Paw
- Cocoa Puff
Mythical & Magical American Curl Cat Names
Because those curled ears just scream “I’m from a fantasy world.”
- Merlin
- Morgana
- Phoenix
- Luna
- Draco
- Titan
- Nyx
- Circe
- Oberon
- Titania
- Selene
- Fauna
- Gandalf
- Elara
- Orion
- Astra
- Zephyr
- Hecate
- Solstice
- Celeste
- Lyra
- Persephone
- Apollo
- Thorin
- Freya
- Avalon
- Mystique
- Phoenix Fire
- Moonbeam
- Starfall
- Shadowfax
- Raven
- Eclipse
- Nimbus
- Astra Belle
- Velvet Moon
- Stardust
- Moonshadow
- Aurora
- Lyric
- Seraphina
- Titan Paw
- Orion Spark
- Celestia
- Nyxie
- Solara
- Whisper
- Fable
- Dusk
- Twilight
Wrapping It Up
Naming your American Curl is honestly one of the most fun parts of cat parenting. Whether you want something cute, elegant, quirky, or pop culture-inspired, there’s a name out there that’ll fit your little curled-eared buddy perfectly. I hope this mega list sparked some ideas and maybe made you laugh a few times—because let’s face it, naming cats should be as entertaining as they are.
So, grab a pen, try out some names, and see which one makes your cat look at you with that “Yep, that’s me” expression. 😼 And remember, the right name is the one that makes you smile every time you call it.