Persians are one of the most distinctive-looking cat breeds and deserve a name that fits their uniqueness. Most have adorable flattened faces and elegant, calm beauty. When looking for options, you can consider regal names such as Akira or Sheba. Persians also have a variety of coat colors that can be used for inspiration (think Inky or Ivory). But, if you are going for a cute name, use your kitty’s personality as your guide.
Take a look at the most adorable names, some male and female options, and names inspired by foods and colors.
Top Persian Cat Names
- Akira
- Bleu
- Chanel
- Cleo
- Diva
- Everest
- Jasmine
- Jewel
- Latte
- Princess
- Sahara
- Shadow
- Sheba
- Simba
- Thunder
Tips for Naming Your Cat
When thinking of a name for your cat, make sure you pick something that has lasting power, as Persian cats can live from 10 to 18 years. Choose something you feel comfortable sharing with your friends, family, and cat's veterinary office. You can get inspiration from anywhere, such as pop culture icons, movies with cats, or even fur color.
Female Persian Cat Names
Persian cats are generally more calm, lounge-loving cats. You might want to pick some distinguished (yet cute) female names that are fitting for this breed.
- Angel
- Bella
- Chloe
- Fiona
- Gem
- Ivy
- Lulu
- Misty
- Precious
- Sasha
- Sassy
- Sophie
- Sugar
- Ziva
Male Persian Cat Names
Many cute names can work as unisex selections, but if you are looking for a decidedly masculine name, check out this list.
- Charlie
- Chewbacca (Chewy)
- Furby
- Gizmo
- Leo
- Max
- Milo
- Oliver (Ollie)
- Oscar
- Rocky
- Sam
- Sebastian
- Smokey
- Taz
Persian Cat Names Inspired by Color
Physical characteristics, such as fur color or eye color, can inspire you to think of a name for your feline friend. Persian cats are known for having eye colors that span the gamut from green, blue, and copper hues. These cats have extensive variety in their coat colors and patterns with white, black, tabby, calico, tortoiseshell, blue, lilac, and more.
- Amber
- Ash
- Copper
- Inky
- Ivory
- Jade
- Midnight
- Onyx
- Opal
- Pearl
- Phantom
- Raven
- Snowball
- Snowflake
Persian Cat Names Inspired by Foods
Usually, when people name their pet after foods, the color of their pet matches up to the color of the edible item. Food names tend to add a cuteness aspect.
- Brandy
- Candy
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Cupcake
- Ginger
- Honey
- Marshmallow
- Mocha
- Peanut
- Pepper
- Saffron
- Snickers
- Taco
A to Z Persian Cat Names
A–B
- Akira
- Amber
- Angel
- Ash
- Bella
- Bleu
- Brandy
C–D
- Candy
- Chanel
- Charlie
- Chewbacca (Chewy)
- Chloe
- Chocolate
- Cleo
- Coffee
- Copper
- Cupcake
- Diva
E–J
- Everest
- Fiona
- Furby
- Gem
- Ginger
- Gizmo
- Honey
- Inky
- Ivory
- Ivy
- Jade
- Jasmine
- Jewel
L–O
- Latte
- Leo
- Lulu
- Marshmallow
- Max
- Midnight
- Milo
- Misty
- Mocha
- Oliver (Ollie)
- Onyx
- Opal
- Oscar
P–R
- Peanut
- Pearl
- Pepper
- Phantom
- Precious
- Princess
- Raven
- Rocky
S
- Saffron
- Sahara
- Sam
- Sasha
- Sassy
- Sebastian
- Shadow
- Simba
- Smokey
- Snickers
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Sophie
- Sugar
T–Z
- Taco
- Taz
- Thunder
- Ziva
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