With all the excitement of getting a four-legged friend, we tend to leave selecting the perfect name to the last minute. We want to meet the pretty little thing before we commit to a name that might or might not fit them to a tee. With that out of the way, you might be wondering about the best Bengal cat names.
Bengal cats are a sight for sore eyes, there’s no question about that. When you see a Bengal cat roaming around your apartment, you might confuse the curious creature for a Liliputian leopard or a wild cat that accidentally stumbled upon your humble abode. Bengal cats are everything you need and more.
Whether you’re on the hunt for an affectionate feline that’s more than a lazy lap cat or a feral-looking hybrid that’s more than happy to explore the great outdoors with you, you can’t go bigger or better than a Bengal cat. After all, Bengal cats are a combination of wild Asian leopards and domestic cats.
With all that tea on the Bengal breed in mind, you probably agree that the newest addition to your furry family deserves a moniker that attracts attention and turns heads. While we don’t have anything against the Nalas and the Milos of the feline world, we strongly believe that Bengal cats deserve better names.
We’re bringing you everything you need to know about picking the perfect name that reflects both your cat’s qualities and your creativity, as well as a few of our favorite Bengal cat name picks.
What to watch out for when picking the perfect name for your bubbly Bengal cat?
Who would’ve thought that picking the perfect name for your cat would be challenging? While you’re allowed to name your cat anything you’d like, you do need to consider the possibility that your cat might not like the name you opt for. Cats responded better to higher pitches and varied pitches, for example.
When naming your cat, you might want to pay attention to what the name sounds like. Cats are more likely to respond to shorter, snappier words that give off a simple, clear message. When you call your cat, you want her to process the word and associate that sound with you trying to get her attention.
A cat can learn her name well enough to come when called – as long as you’re consistent with how you call her. When you name your cat something silly (Captain Crunch, for example), you’re probably going to end up calling your cat by numerous nicknames – Cap, Crunchy, Crunch, etc.
At the end of the day, you want your cat to know that you’re calling her when you utter her name. Before you bestow a silly name on your Bengal, make sure you consider her appearance and her personality, opt for something easy to say, and stick with it. But you already know that, don’t you?
Beautiful Bengal cat names guaranteed to attract your attention
Cute names for a Bengal boy
Bengal cats are curious creatures that adore hanging out with humans, following them from one room to the other, and clinging onto them – without being too clingy. Whether you ended up with a Bengal boy by accident or you specifically wanted a male Bengal cat, consider these Bengal cat names.
1. Aslan
2. Mowgli
3. Flynn
4. Loki
5. Leo
6. Hunter
7. Sven
8. Eros
9. Tiger
10. Orion
11. Shere Khan
12. Khan
13. Onyx
14. Attila
15. Rajah
16. Zeus
17. Aagney
18. Bagheera
19. Chester
20. Bryce
21. Flash
22. Ash
23. Apollo
24. Charlie
25. Cheeto
26. Mufasa
27. Simba
28. Scar
29. Warden
30. Achilles
31. Apollo
32. Bently
33. Bud
34. Gunner
35. Garfield
36. Lion
37. Leopard
38. Spotty
39. Marble
40. Rex
41. Thor
42. Sushi
43. Alessandro
44. Ari
45. Castor
46. Reza
47. Azizi
48. Mirza
49. Aristaeus
50. Balthazar
Sweet names for a Bengal girl
We’re obsessed with pet parents choosing male names for female cats (and vice versa), but we do want to provide you with plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re planning on naming your Bengal girl something sweet and simple or something that reflects her stubborn spirit, we’ve got your back.
We’ve gathered some of the best Bengal cat names for all the Bengal girls out there.
51. Amber
52. Ariel
53. Ginger
54. Butterscotch
55. Marble
56. Harlequin
57. Zelda
58. Sabrina
59. Hazel
60. Tiger Lily
61. Lucy
62. Luna
63. Lilith
64. Cinder
65. Fern
66. Felicity
67. Saffron
68. Tigress
69. Nala
70. Nubia
71. Ember
72. Athena
73. Aphrodite
74. Freya
75. Ade
76. Sheba
77. Jasmine
78. Topaz
79. Emerald
80. Ruby
81. Rose
82. Artemis
83. Pepper
84. Ava
85. Bastet
86. Bella
87. Celeste
88. Calliope
89. Chloe
90. Katniss
91. Lucy
92. Noel
93. Prada
94. Orla
95. Wanda
96. Lola
97. Hazel
98. Diana
99. Demi
100. Bloom
Cat names that play on Bengals’ looks
Where do we even start with Bengal cats? Bengal cats, as we mentioned before, have wild origins considering that they’re a hybrid between an Asian leopard and a domestic cat. Because of that, Bengal cats look pretty wild themselves, although they’re the sweetest domestic cats ever.
But Bengal cats aren’t dainty pets. Although they’re not as big as Maine Coons or Norwegian Forest cats, they’re blessed with a muscular athletic build that needs to be celebrated. What better way to celebrate Bengal cats than to name them based on their addicting appearance?
101. Bear
102. Bullet
103. Argent
104. Cinder
105. Cinna
106. Buddha
107. Colossus
108. Foggy
109. Glam
110. Glorious
111. Glitz
112. Everest
113. Goliath
114. Hercules
115. Hulk
116. Granite
117. Gray
118. Gunner
119. Nugget
120. Mammoth
121. Maximus
122. Moose
123. Pearl
124. Pewter
125. Seal
126. Shine
127. Sumo
128. Tank
129. Titanic
130. Steel
131. Sterling
132. Weber
133. Whisper
134. Misty
135. Cheetah
136. Cleopatra
137. Diva
138. Duchess
139. Aqua
140. Blue
141. Honey
142. Hunter
143. Goldie
144. Silver
145. Helga
146. Harley
147. Marge
148. Medusa
149. Ramona
150. Rebel
Cat names that highlight Bengals’ personality
Bengal cats are highly active and almost always on the move. When you get your hands on a Bengal kitten (or a grown cat!), you’re going to notice that the two of you never seem to chill on the sofa or watch Netflix. Instead, you’re always running around the apartment, playing with toys, and roaming in the great outdoors.
Bengal cats are bursting with personality and that’s one of the reasons why they’re popular and prominent around the world. With a cat like that, you need to do your best to pick a name that highlights the Bengals’ personality.
151. Lemon
152. Alsan
153. Baloo
154. Baymax
155. Carrot
156. Sprout
157. Avocado
158. Speedy
159. Sour
160. Clingy
161. Sweety
162. Beast
163. Bruno
164. Potato
165. Cougar
166. Queen
167. King
168. Princess
169. Prince
170. Bugs
171. Daffy
172. Shaggy
173. Scooby
174. Sly
175. Snowy
176. Snowflake
177. Magnolia
178. Magpie
179. Roar
180. Rocky
181. Sulky
182. Slenderman
183. Beefy
184. Beefcake
185. Chubs
186. Fluffy
187. Funny
188. Silly
189. Hefty
190. Husky
191. Mondo
192. Porky
193. Pudgy
194. Tubbs
195. Hungry
196. Slinky
197. Lengthy
198. Banana
199. Cosmo
200. Crow
Bengal cat names for Bengal twins
What are you supposed to do when you get to the breeder’s place and figure out that the Bengal kitten you wanted comes with a brother or a sister? Welp, you get both of them and you name them right away. Naming one Bengal cat can be challenging, but naming two – that’s going to be fun.
201. Minnie and Daisy
202. Sansa and Arya
203. Tom and Jerry
204. Cheech and Chong
205. Thelma and Louise
206. Julie and Julia
207. Fred and Barney
208. Scooby and Shaggy
209. Summer and Autumn
210. Buffy and Willow
211. Harry and Lloyd
212. Kirk and Spock
213. Cher and Dionne
214. Lorelai and Rory
215. Beavis and Butthead
216. Batman and Robin
217. Doc and Marty
218. Meredith and Christina
219. Blair and Serena
220. Cinderella and Belle
221. Wayne and Garth
222. Mario and Luigi
223. Wilma and Betty
224. Daffodil and Tulip
225. Romeo and Juliet
226. Popeye and Olive
227. Bonnie and Clyde
228. Sonny and Cher
229. Brand and Angelina
230. Mario and Peach
Cat names that celebrate Bengals’ obsession with food
Last but not least, we can’t forget about the possibility of naming your Bengal cat based on the Bengals’ obsession with food. Bengals are big cats, there’s no question about that. Because they’re big, bold, and beautiful, they’re known to munch the day away whenever they get the chance.
Make your Bengal happy by opting for one of the Bengal cat names we prepared for you.
231. Shallot
232. Raisin
233. Guava
234. Mango
235. Garbanzo
236. Garlic
237. Nugget
238. Nacho
239. Churro
240. Chip
241. Dorrito
242. Tater Tot
243. Mac (and Cheese)
244. Pancake
245. Burrito
246. Cupcake
247. Pepperoni
248. French Fry
249. Taco
250. Chilli
