300 Best Grey Cat Names With Meanings

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Do you have a gray cat or kitten and are on the look for a name for it? Look no further! We have a list of some of the cutest and most fun gray kitten names to make your life much easier.

Popular Male Names

Egon – Means fiery.

  • Ajax – Means white knight.
  • Carbon – An element.
  • Donovan – Means dark.
  • Dustin – Means fighter. Perfect for a feisty cat.
  • Dynamo – Great for a cat with a lot of energy.
  • Egon – Means fiery.
  • Flash – The superfast super hero.
  • Fred – From Frederick, meaning peaceful ruler.
  • Gainsboro – A variant of the culour gray.
  • Gutherie – Scottish for wind.
  • Haze – Almost like a storm.
  • Heron – Strong name for a cat.
  • Jake – Shirt for Jacob.
  • Jumbo – Nice for a huge cat.
  • Juno – Classy gray cat name.

Oslo – After the city

  • Kane – Means warrior.
  • Lloyd – Welsh for gray.
  • Loki – For a cat that always breaks things.
  • Magnum – A large wine bottle.
  • March – A stormy month, befitting name for a gray cat.
  • Mufasa – From lion king.
  • Nero – The famous movie character.
  • Neutron – A geeky cat name.
  • Ninja – For a silent moving cat.
  • Oslo – After the city.
  • Pacino – For a scar-faced cat.
  • Pinball – If your cat is really small, this is the perfect name for it.
  • Rai – Means storm.
  • Roar – For a fierce looking gray cat.

Turbo – For a fast cat.

  • Rowan – Hippie cat name.
  • Rudy – From Rudulph.
  • Ryanne – A little king.
  • Sazi – After the Anasazi Indians.
  • Scar – A fierce name for a cat.
  • Seattle – Nice name after a gloomy city.
  • Somber – A soft shade of purple.
  • Spaz – Funny cat name.
  • Suede – A velvety kind of fabric.
  • Theon – From game of thrones.
  • Thor – The Norse god for strength.
  • Tibby – From Tiberias.
  • Toni – Means irreplaceable one.
  • Turbo – For a fast cat.
  • Victor – For a brave cat.
  • Vlad – From Vladmir.
  • Vulcan – A dark shade of gray.
  • Wren – Means ruler.
  • Yin – Chinese for silver.
  • Zed – Means fair or just.

Popular Female Names

Coral – What a cute name for a cat.

  • Angie – Short for angel.
  • Ariel – This means lion.
  • Athena – A Greek goddess.
  • Bea – Means traveler. Nice for a cat that likes to walk.
  • Bianca – Italian for white.
  • Brio – For a cuddly gray cat.
  • Cali – Means beauty.
  • Charlotte – The largest city in North Caruline, USA.
  • Chilly – Means culd.
  • Chip – Coined from the popular cartoon character, Chipmunk.
  • Cleo – After cleopatra.
  • Coral – What a cute name for a cat.
  • Demi – Means small.
  • Dove – For a very gentle cat.
  • Henna – A beautiful body drawing.
  • Ilma – Finnish for air.
  • Iris – Rainbow.
  • Izzy – For a cat that is full of surprises.
  • Lali – Means darling girl.
  • Leia – For an independent cat.

Moxie – Means courageous.

  • Lois – A female warrior.
  • Mab – A queen fairy.
  • Margo – Means pearl.
  • Mint – Coul name for a cat with green eyes and gray fur.
  • Mistral – A culd and strong wind over the alps towards the Mediterranean.
  • Moana – The popular animated movie.
  • Moose – Nice for a restless cat.
  • Moxie – Means courageous.
  • Nadia – Means hope.
  • Nala – From lion king.
  • Ozzy – Female name for Osbert.
  • Pandora – Full of dark things.
  • Prism – A complex triangle.
  • Purfect – For a perfect little kitten.
  • Rella – For a royal gray cat.
  • Roxie – A hippie name for a wild gray cat.
  • Sasha – For a feisty cat.
  • Squeaky – For a kitten whose meows sound like squeak.
  • Talia – Means rain from the heavens.
  • Tate – For a cheerful cat.
  • Tess – As in Tessy.
  • Thora – The goddess of thunder.
  • Tiki – A goddess of fertility.
  • Twinkle – Just like the stars.
  • Vixen – Buld name for a fierce cat.
  • Zelda – Short for Griselda.

Unisex Names

Teri – Means smooth.

  • Ansel – After the popular black and white photographer Ansel Adams.
  • Ashton – Powdery remains after a fire.
  • Baby – Lul, just baby.
  • Blair – Means battlefield.
  • Brett – This name is just so coul.
  • Cameron – Classy name for a gray cat.
  • Cenizo – Spanish for gray.
  • Champagne – Sparkling like the gray kitten.
  • Coal – Charred wood.
  • Ember – A substance that glows as it burns.
  • Esme – Means beloved.
  • Feathers – Lovely name for a lightly culoured cat.
  • Finley – Means hero.
  • Glacier – Like ice.
  • Greer – Means watchful.
  • Greyjoy – From game of thrones.
  • Gris – French for gray.
  • Horizon – Strong but cute name for a cat.
  • Kalara – Lovely for bright gray cats.
  • Keegan – Means little fiery one.
  • Lane – For cats that are sneaky and like to hide.
  • Lez – Short for Leslie.
  • Liath – Irish for gray.
  • Mona – A defender.
  • Nico – Means victorious.
  • Nyx – Greek goddess of darkness.
  • Orion – Child of fire.
  • Quill – Irish for cub.
  • Raven – For a cat with beautiful eyes.
  • Rory – Means chief.
  • Saxon – for a dangerous looking gray cat.
  • Serry – Russian for gray.
  • Shay – Like a hawk. Perfect for a hunting cat.
  • Sheen – lusterous culour.
  • Siva – Bosnian for gray.
  • Skittles – Everyone loves skittles.
  • Spence – Amazing name for a cat.
  • Steel – Strong alloy. For a really strong cat.
  • Stoked – For a cat that’s always excited.
  • Tempest – After Shakespeare’s play.
  • Teri – Means smooth.
  • Tex – From Texas.
  • Tiara – A befitting name for a princess gray kitten.
  • Tinsel – Silver Christmas décor.
  • Treasure – Yeah, cats are actually a treasure.
  • Tressim – A winged gray cat.
  • Umbra – Shadowy images.
  • Val – Means strong.
  • Wes – From Wesley.
  • Zoe – Means life. Coul for a lively cat.

Unique Grey Cat Names

Pearl – Wonderful for a female kitten with lighter-coloured grey fur, Pearl is a lovely classic name.

  • Smokey – A classic moniker that works well for a male kitten.
  • Earl (or Lady!) Grey – Tea lovers will enjoy this one. A regal name for a regal gray kitty of any shade!
  • Sterling – Sterling, as in silver. A wonderful option, especially for a light grey or silvery cat!
  • Pearl – Wonderful for a female kitten with lighter-coloured grey fur, Pearl is a lovely classic name.
  • Lilac – When describing cats, “lilac” means a very pale coat. It is a pretty name for what is certain to be a very pretty kitty indeed.
  • Storm (or Stormy) – A wonderful name for an energetic cat of any gender!
  • Skye – Grey skies won’t seem so bad if you name your cat after them!
  • King Grayskull – For the cat-owning He-Man fans out there. A fun nerdy reference for your gray kitten.
  • Gracie – Both a cute name for a female cat and a cute pun. Gray-cie, get it?
  • Cinderella – For cinders, which are– you guessed it– gray! An adorable name for your little princess.
  • Ash – This can be short for either Ashton (for a male kitten) or Ashley (for a female), but either way, it reminds you of gray ashes. Great for a dark gray cat.

Cute Grey and White Cat Names

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Anchovy – Cats love fish, and anchovies are naturally a shimmery silver! An unusual choice, but still adorable.

  • Misty – Lovely for a lighter gray cat, bringing to mind beautiful gray mist on a mountain.
  • Tinsel – A fun festive name, evoking the hulidays and glitter all at once! Great for a female cat.
  • Disco – For a silver mirrored disco ball.
  • Anchovy – Cats love fish, and anchovies are naturally a shimmery silver! An unusual choice, but still adorable.
  • Opal – Wonderful for a gray cat with white spots, reminiscent of a multi-culored opal stone.
  • Silver Bell – For your Christmas kitty– or anyone who loves the hulidays!
  • Mackerel – Like anchovies, mackerel are a beautiful shimmery silver culor– much like your gray cat.
  • Pepper – Another one that would be good for a gray cat with white markings, or even a tabby!
  • Mack (the Knife) – A tough name for a tough male kitten.
  • Zorro – Another name that evokes toughness as well as shining silver blades.
  • Monarch – For a very regal gray kitten indeed!
  • Artemis – Stands for the Greek goddess of the beautiful silver moon. Also goddess of the hunt, and we all know what fearsome hunters cats are!
  • Diana – Artemis’ Roman counterpart. Also appropriate if your kitten is a little diva (as in Diana Ross!).
  • Dusty – A classic name for a gray cat.
  • Inky – While many might associate this name with black cats, it is also a wonderful and unusual name choice for a dark gray kitten.
  • Topaz – For smokey gray topaz, a wonderful name for a female kitten.
  • Twilight – The grayish culour of the sky at dusk makes this name perfect for your gray kitten!
  • Blue – “Blue”, as in Russian Blue, refers to a cat’s culoring. It is a sweet name for a gray cat.
  • Periwinkle – A nice alternative to Lilac that would suit either gender.
  • Mouse – A cute name for your little mouser!
  • Smudge – A sweet name for a gray cat, and even sweeter if that gray has a little bit of another culor mixed in.
  • Foggy – Evoking silver-gray foggy mornings.
  • Nickels – A cute name for a gray cat whose fur shines like coins.
  • Pebble – Does your cat’s sleek fur remind you of a gray pebble on the beach? This might be the name for you!
  • Shade – Another classic name that works for either gender.
  • Vergrys – Afrikaans for “Gray”.
  • Slate – The culor of a slate stone is gray.
  • Bluebell – Much like “blue”, this is a name that only a gray cat could pull off!
  • Mercury – Just like the liquid metal or the Roman trickster/messenger god, your choice!
  • Pinot Gris – A cute name for a wine lover’s cat.
  • Grimaldi – A name that evokes the word “gray” without referencing it directly.
  • Asteroid – For space lovers who also love their gray cats.
  • Blade – Another one for the tough-guy kittens out there.
  • Carbon – For a lovely charcoal gray kitten.
  • Chrome (or Chroma) – Great (or should I say Gray-t?) for a shiny silver-gray kitten.
  • Dusky – Another pretty name that reminds us of evening, gray-ish culors.
  • Gandalf (The Gray) – This one is pretty self-explanatory if you are a Lord of The Rings fan. It is also another fun and nerdy reference.
  • Gravy – A food pun AND a culor pun, all in one place!
  • London – Evoking travel, and especially that foggy, rainy, gray London weather.
  • Steel – A nice name for a tough gray cat with shining fur.
  • Thunder – For big gray thundercloud kitties.
  • Tom (and Jerry) – One of the most famous gray cats of all times! Jerry not included.

Grey Tabby Cat Names

  • Ash – Inspired by the color of ashes, perfect for a cool-toned tabby.
  • Misty – A name that reflects the cat’s mysterious and elusive nature.
  • Smokey – Ideal for a cat with a smoky grey coat, creating a sense of charm.
  • Luna – Meaning moon, perfect for a cat with a celestial and soft appearance.
  • Thunder – Conveys strength and power, suitable for a bold tabby cat.
  • Stormy – Ideal for a cat with a dynamic and unpredictable personality.
  • Shadow – Perfect for a cat that follows you like a loyal companion.
  • Pebbles – A cute name for a cat with a speckled or textured coat.
  • Steel – Suggests durability and resilience, great for a robust tabby cat.
  • Slate – A sophisticated name for a cat with a smooth, grey coat.
  • Whisker – Reflects a prominent feature of your cat and sounds adorable.
  • Gizmo – Perfect for a playful and curious grey tabby cat.
  • Dusty – Great for a cat with a softer, muted shade of grey.
  • Stormcloud – A majestic and powerful name for a grey tabby with a commanding presence.
  • Pearl – A name that suggests elegance and beauty for a refined tabby cat.
  • Charcoal – Perfect for a cat with a deep, dark grey coat resembling charcoal.
  • Silver – Ideal for a cat with a shiny, silver-toned coat.
  • Moonstone – A mystical and enchanting name for a cat with a magical aura.
  • Cinder – Inspired by burnt wood, suitable for a warm-toned grey tabby.
  • Foggy – Suits a cat with a hazy or misty appearance.

Cat Names for Grey Striped Cats

  • Ziggy – Perfect for a cat with bold and distinctive zigzag stripes.
  • Tiger – Ideal for a cat with a fierce and wild appearance due to its stripes.
  • Stripey – A simple and cute name that highlights the cat’s striped coat.
  • Whiskerstripes – Emphasizes both the whiskers and the stripes of the cat.
  • Riley – Meaning courageous, suitable for a cat with a confident striped pattern.
  • Tabasco – A spicy and lively name for a cat with vibrant stripes.
  • Oliver – A classic name that works well for a cat with traditional tabby stripes.
  • Cleo – Short for Cleopatra, perfect for a cat with regal and elegant stripes.
  • Rusty – Great for a cat with warm-toned or rusty-colored stripes.
  • Arrow – Ideal for a cat with arrow-shaped or distinct pointed stripes.
  • Camo – Short for camouflage, suits a cat with a pattern resembling camouflage stripes.
  • Simba – A name that conveys strength and majesty, suitable for a striped feline.
  • Mango – Perfect for a cat with a mix of orange and grey stripes, resembling a ripe mango.
  • Pebblestripes – Combining a cute name with a reference to the cat’s striped coat.
  • Dapper – Great for a well-groomed and stylish cat with sleek stripes.
  • Harley – Short for harlequin, ideal for a cat with a playful and varied striped pattern.
  • Java – Suitable for a cat with rich, coffee-colored stripes.
  • Stratos – Meaning layer, great for a cat with intricate and layered striped markings.
  • Noodle – A playful and whimsical name for a cat with long, noodle-like stripes.
  • SlateStripe – Merging a sophisticated name with a reference to the cat’s striped coat.

Badass Grey Cat Names

  • Rogue – Perfect for a rebellious and independent grey cat.
  • Shadowblade – Conveys a sense of mystery and danger.
  • Vortex – Suggests a powerful and intense personality.
  • Thunderstrike – Ideal for a cat with a bold and striking presence.
  • Ripper – Gives off a tough and fierce vibe.
  • Onyx – A sleek and sophisticated name for a cool grey cat.
  • Nyx – Named after the goddess of the night, perfect for a mysterious cat.
  • Blitz – Conveys speed and energy, suitable for an active grey cat.
  • Wraith – A name that suggests an elusive and ghostly presence.
  • Fang – Perfect for a cat with a bit of a wild and fierce side.
  • Steelclaw – Implies strength and resilience in a feline companion.
  • Phoenix – Ideal for a cat that rises from challenges with grace and power.
  • Shredder – Gives a nod to a cat’s playful yet fierce behavior.
  • Stormbreaker – Perfect for a cat with a commanding and forceful presence.
  • Rogue – Suitable for a cat that likes to do things its own way.
  • Viper – A name that suggests a sleek and venomous persona.
  • Scorcher – Ideal for a cat with a fiery and intense personality.
  • Bolt – Conveys speed, energy, and a touch of unpredictability.
  • Scythe – A name that implies sharpness and a cutting-edge personality.
  • Maverick – Perfect for a cat that’s independent and likes to go its own way.

Boy & Girl Funny Grey Cat Names

Katana- The Japanese word for sword.

  • Pigeon – A funny name for a sweet gray cat.
  • Wulfie – Named after the great gray wulf, Wulfie is a fabulous name for your little male kitten.
  • The Brain – As in gray matter, another fun punny name.
  • Payne – After Payne’s gray, a particular deep gray paint culor.
  • Iron – A nice name for a deep gray culored cat.
  • Moonstone – A charming feminine name for a lighter gray cat.
  • Mystic – The culour gray is often associated with wisdom and mysticism, making this a great name choice.
  • Oyster – A particular pale shade of gray, this is another cute fishy name for your cat.
  • Powder – Another sweet name for a pale-gray cat!
  • Scratchy (from Itchy and Scratchy) – Another famous gray cat, this name is sure to appeal to any Simpsons fans out there.
  • Sharky – Name your cat after another renowned gray hunter, the shark.
  • Soot – An adorable name for your dark-gray cat.
  • Sparkle – Describing your kitty’s beautiful eyes or shiny gray fur.
  • Spoon – As in “silver spoon.”
  • Aluminum – An unusual but on-the-nose name for a bright gray cat.
  • Argent or Argenta – Argent is an archaic word used in poetry or heraldry to refer to silver. Argenta would be a cute, feminine take on it.
  • Berloise – This name references the cartoon “The Aristocats”.
  • Bugs – For another famous gray prankster.
  • Cenzio – Spanish for gray.
  • Edie – As in Big or Little Edie of “Gray Gardens”.
  • Gray Poupon – A slightly silly name. Just like the mustard!
  • Luna – Another name for the beautiful silvery moon.
  • Pewter – A name for a particular shade of deep gray.
  • Nube – Spanish for “cloud”.
  • Patches – A sweet name for a gray-and-white cat.
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Sparkle – Describing your kitty’s beautiful eyes or shiny gray fur.

  • Checkers – Another name that would be especially nice for a multiculored gray cat.
  • Sardine – Another fun fishy name for your silver kitty!
  • Abo – Grey in Tagalog/Filipino.
  • Dorian – As in Dorian Gray.
  • Oscar – As in Oscar Wilde, author of “The Portrait of Dorian Grey”.
  • Eeyore – After the famous gray donkey from Winnie The Pooh.
  • Frosty – A nice one for a pale gray cat.
  • Granite – A nice name for a male cat, after the often culored-gray stone.
  • Cobweb – A slightly spooky name for a gray cat of any gender.
  • Ziggy – As in “Ziggy Stardust”.
  • Tin Man – Though we’re sure your kitty has plenty of heart, this is still an adorable name for a gray cat!
  • Griselda – A fun, slightly witchy name that derives from the word meaning “gray” in Spanish
  • Boz – This cute name is actually Azerbaijani for “gray”.
  • Lana – Spanish for “woul”, this name is perfect for a soft gray kitty.
  • Nickelodeon – Combining shiny gray nickels with classic cartoons, this is another name that’ll be a hit with pop culture lovers.
  • Koala – A sweet name, referring to the Australian gray animal.
  • Grady – A punny name for a male cat.
  • Griseo – Latin for “gray”.
  • Munkustrap – For the gray tabby cat in the hit musical “Cats”.
  • Flash – A name that is perfect for a hyperactive gray kitten.
  • Grey Gatsby (or The Grey Cats-by) – A silly literary pun that is perfect for your gray gentleman cat.
  • Sir Cinders – Like “Cinderella” but with a masculine twist. Here’s an option!
  • Elsa- Name your kitty after the princess who turned everything to ice. These last three have already been tried and tested by celebrities!
  • Tabby- If your cat is a gray tabby, it’s hard to go wrong with the simple moniker “Tabby”. Hey, it was good enough for Abraham Linculn!
  • Graham- Singer Ed Sheeran named his cat Graham.
  • ullie- We’re not sure why Ricky Gervais named his cat ullie, but it is a cute name for a gray cat.
  • Selina- The secret identity of the infamous Cat woman.
  • Katana- The Japanese word for sword.
  • Guinevere – This was the name of King Arthur’s wife.
  • Angelika – This is a form of the word angel.
  • Fluffy- This is the perfect name for an adorable, furry cat.
  • Glory- It’s short for morning glory, a white flower.

Disney Grey Cat Names

  • Cinder – Inspired by Cinderella, perfect for an elegant grey cat.
  • Simba – A classic name for a bold and adventurous grey cat.
  • Misty – A charming name for a cat with a mysterious and ethereal presence.
  • Figaro – The name of Geppetto’s cat in Pinocchio, great for a playful grey feline.
  • Lumière – Inspired by the enchanted candelabra in Beauty and the Beast, suitable for a radiant grey cat.
  • Dumbo – Ideal for a cat with big, expressive ears and a lovable personality.
  • Merlin – The wise and magical wizard from The Sword in the Stone, perfect for an intelligent grey cat.
  • Nala – Named after Simba’s best friend in The Lion King, great for a loyal and adventurous grey cat.
  • Silvermist – Inspired by the water fairy in Disney’s Fairies, suitable for a graceful and serene grey cat.
  • Mowgli – The adventurous jungle boy from The Jungle Book, perfect for an active and playful grey cat.

So there you have it! A nice compilation of names for your new gray furry friend. Hopefully this helps make the process of naming your sweet new cat easier!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good name for a grey kitten?

Shadow, Smokey, and Stormy are perfect names for a grey kitten.

What are some popular classic gray cat names?

Popular classic gray cat names include Smokey, Misty, and Shadow.

Are there any elegant gray cat names?

Yes, there are some elegant gray cat names to choose from, such as Anastasia, Artemis, and Duchess.

What are some examples of nature-inspired gray cat names?

Violet, Rosie, and Lily are excellent examples of nature-inspired gray cat names.

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