It can be hard to make a choice when you are searching for just the right unique male cat names. You don't want to give him a cute name that he will soon grow out of or one that is so trendy that it is meaningless in a couple of years. Make sure your boy kitten's name is truly unique with our list of cool boy kitten names.
Cat Names for Boys by Personality
All kittens are playful, but you can often tell other things about a kitten's personality early on. Using personality traits to name your kitten can be a fun way to create a unique name for him.
| Trait | Name | Meaning |
| Sneaky | Bomber, Kamikaze, Ninja | Lies in wait to attack you |
| Takes charge | Boss | Likes his own way |
| Energetic | Bouncer | He doesn't walk from the room, he bounces. |
| Mischievous | Diablo | The devil |
| Haughty | Mr. T | A bouncer turned actor |
| Loud | Rowdy | Boisterous |
| Fast | Sonic | Beyond the speed of sound |
Unique Boy Cat Names Based on History and Literature
A good way to name your kitten is to base his name on a favorite historic figure or character from literature. Boy kitten names like Horatio, Lincoln, or Franklin are great names for your male kitten.
| Subject | Name | Who or What? |
| History | Anzac | Acronym for brave Australian troops during World War I |
| History | Colombus | Explorer who discovered the Americas |
| History | Edison | American inventor |
| History | Einstein | Brilliant scientist |
| History | Patton | Military hero of World War II |
| History | DaVinci | Renaissance Artist |
| History | Moses | Led the Jews out of Egypt |
| Literature | Aslan | The lion from Chronicles of Narnia |
| Literature | Atlas | Mythological figure who held the world on his shoulders. |
| Literature | Bilbo | The main character from the Hobbit |
| Literature | Gandalf | The wizard in Lord of the Rings |
| Literature | Indy | Indiana Jones |
| Literature | Loki | Norse god of mischief |
| Literature | Merlin | Magician that taught King Arthur |
Choosing a Unique Boy Cat Name by Appearance
Choosing a boy cat name based on his appearance is a great idea because he will not change that much over the years. If he is black with white spots, he will always be black with white spots. This does not mean that you have to live with average or boring names either. Look for some unusual characteristic on your cat - an unusually shaped spot, a unique color combination, or even eye color. If something about the way your cat looks suggests a name to you that you like, don't be afraid to use it.
| Characteristic | Name | Meaning |
| Gray | Ash, Ashe, Ashes | The gray powder that is left after an item burns |
| Black with white markings | Badger | A small black mammal with white facial markings |
| White | Blanco | Spanish for white |
| Brown | Cadbury | A brand of chocolate |
| White | Caspar | Ghost cartoon character, Master of the Treasure |
| Reddish brown | Copper | A reddish brown metal |
| Brownish black | Espresso | A dark roast of coffee |
| Spotted | Freckles | Small brown spots on the skin |
| Black | Licorice | A black colored candy |
| Black | Nigel | Black-haired |
| Black | Darth, Vader, Darth-Vader | Character from Star Wars |
| Black and white | Oreo | A chocolate cookie with white filling |
| Spot over one eye | Patch | A shield worn over one eye, associated with pirates |
| Spot over one eye | Pirate | A patch is often associated with pirates. |
| Red | Flynn | Son of the red-haired one |
| Red | Hamish | Braveheart's loyal, red-haired friend |
| Red | Tabasco | Spicy sauce made from red peppers |
| Brown | Chip | As in chocolate chip |
Music-Inspired Male Cat Names
If you're looking for a cat name that will really strike a chord, seek some inspiration from the world of music both classical and contemporary.
| Genre | Name | Reference |
| Alternative | Chester, Shinoda, Mr. Hahn | Linkin Park |
| Classical | Amadeus, Mozart, Figaro | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
| Classical | Chopin, Nocturne | Frederic Chopin |
| Country | Cash, Sue | Johnny Cash's song "A Boy Name Sue" |
| Hard rock | Axl, Duff, Slash | Guns N' Roses |
| Jazz | Mack (the Knife) | Bobby Darin song |
| Jazz | Louis, Pops, Satchmo | Louis Armstrong |
| Jazz/pop | Frank, Chairman, Ol' Blue Eyes | Frank Sinatra |
| Jazz/pop | Bing Clawsby, Der Bingle | Bing Crosby |
| New wave | Devo | 80s band Devo |
| Pop rock | Elton, Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer | Elton John |
| Rap | Biggie, Big Poppa | Notorious B.I.G. |
| Rap | Amaru, Makaveli | Tupac Shakur |
| Rap | Kung Fu Kenny, Man-Man | Kendrick Lamar |
| Reggae | Bob Meowrly, Marley, Buffalo Soldier | Bob Marley |
| Rock | Elvis, Presley, King | Elvis Presley |
| Rock | Lennon, Ringo, Sir Paul | The Beatles |
| Rock | The Boss, Asbury | Bruce Springsteen |
| Synth pop | Lennox | Eurythmics member Annie Lennox |
Be Sure You Like Your Cat's Name
Remember, the name you give your cat will be his for a lifetime. Cats learn and respond to their names in a short period of time. Changing the name when your kitten is six months old because you have decided that Bouncer is really Diablo will cause him confusion. Give your boy cat a name you love, and enjoy calling him by that name for a lifetime.
