Who doesn’t love a good fairy tale? Fairy tales seem more popular than ever – with TV shows inspired by them such as ABCs Once Upon a Time and Broadway’s Cinderella. Everyone knows that cats have that “star” quality so it makes purrfect sense that you would want to give them a name that comes from a fairy tale.
One of the fun things about a fairy tale name is this is a very old-fashioned name – most fairy tales come from hundreds of years ago. These are also stories you have often first heard during your childhood and may bring back happy memories for you. So giving your cat a name from your favorite fairy tale will also remind you of these sweet times not so very long ago. And who knows…perhaps they will inspire you to create a fairy tale all of your own!
Here are some Fairy Tale Cat Names. Add yours in the comments!
Cinderella – Many adore the story of Cinderella, the girl stuck with chores while her step-sisters and step-mother go off to the ball. Then her Fairy Godmother steps in and she dances the night away with Prince Charming. Give this name to a cat you are giving a second chance to, such as a rescue cat or any cat you think is extra special. Just don’t put glass shoes on any cat!
Snow White – Now who could be sweeter and more lovely than Snow White? The magic mirror tells us that no one could be of course, which angers the queen and this all starts this fairy tale. With hair as dark as coal and lips as red as rubies, Snow White has a very vivid look. Try this purrfect cat name for your black and white cat, especially one with a sweet purrsonality.
7 Dwarfs – Snow White’s story wouldn’t be complete without the 7 Dwarfs. They are all such unique characters – and fun cat names too with lots of purrsonality. Try Doc, Grumpy, Happpy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey. Just remember that no cat is every truly “dopey!”
Rapunzel – “Oh, Rapunzel, Rapunzel. Let down your hair!” Most of us remember this phrase from the fairy tale, and she does let her golden hair down and then the prince helps her to escape the tower she is trapped in. Try this cat name for your cat who simply will not stay put – one who is always up for an adventure. If your cat always seems about ready for someone to help them err “escape” then this could be the purrfect choice!
Prince Charming – Every little girl who grew up reading fairy tales dreamed of being the princess or fairy tale heroine who wound up with Prince Charming. He was handsome, dashing and brave – everything you could imagine him to be. Well, if you name your adorable male cat Prince Charming, then you’ll certainly have this dashing prince always at your site. He may be looking for a kitty treat – but he will never leave your site, just like a good prince!
Rumpelstilskin – We have many of the “good” characters from fairy tales so we thought we’d add one of the villains. Rumplestilskin is not only fun to say, but a unique fairy tale villain, one that everyone remembers. Try this purrfect cat name for your simply captivating cat, especially one whose eyes seem to always follow you wherever you go.
Boots (Puss n’ Boots) – Puss n’Boots is a sweet children’s story. Why not name your cat or kitten Boots? If you are a cat lover, this is a cute name to give your cat or kitten.
Alice – Oh it’s into the Looking Glass we go! Alice is one of the better behaved characters we meet in a fairy tale, who deals with some characters who never stop misbehaving. If you have a kitty who always seems sweet and innocent – this could be the purrfect name for your girl kitty.
Mad Hatter – Many who’ve read Alice In Wonderland love the fun & silly Mad Hatter who makes the memorable tea party so adventurous. If you have an especially goofy kitty who turns the room upside down just by entering it, this could be the purrfect cat name to give them.
Cheshire – The Cheshire cat in Alice In Wonderland is known for his sly grin – and then vanishing at the very moment his toothy grin appears! Now if you have a cat who is highly skilled at the disappearing act – or can even seem to make a fried chicken leg disappear from your dining room table in the blink of an eye – then choose this name for them!
Peter Pan – This character is known for never wanting to grow up and a very playful nature. But he’s also quite loyal and brave and has so many friends. Choose this purrfect cat name for your cat or kitten who would rather be surrounded by friends than on his own. It’s especially ideal if this cat is playful – perhaps they like to scale the curtains to play Peek A Boo with themselves in mirrors, surprising themselves with the other cat who is there.
Tinkerbelle – Everyone loves “Tink” that playful scamp! This tiny fairy easily captures our hearts. Consider this cat name for your petite kitty and one with loads of charm. It is no wonder that everyone will be under their spell in no time – it’s not just fairy dust at work!
Wendy – This name is ideal for a cat who has a nurturing, “mothering” type of nature. A sweetness about them and caring about others who are around them. If you’ve chosen a kitten for your child and you notice that the kitten is so easily in synch with your child’s moods and behaviors, then choose Wendy for the purrfect cat name for a girl cat.
Hook – A well-known villain in the story Peter Pan, and everyone remembers his hook from the crocodile with the clock in his tummy. But Hook still had his soft side and wanted to be mothered and cared for by Wendy and truly wanted to be Peter Pan, having fun adventures. Hook also often made us laugh in the story, with his antics of trying to escape the crocodile with the Tick Tick Tick of the clock in its tummy. If you have a cat with a rascally nature, choose Hook for his name!
