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450 Bengal Cat Names: Our Top Picks for Your Tiger Cat

Rachael Gerkensmeyer

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

bengal cat on the ground

Bengal cats are just like any other domestic cat in terms of needs and want. However, the Bengal cat has a unique coat that makes it look more like its wild cousin, the Bengal tiger, than most other breeds of domestic cat in existence. Therefore, these cats deserve a special name that highlights their cool markings and vibrant personalities. Here is a list of 450 Bengal cat names separated by female, male, and unisex for you to consider.

Female Bengal Cat Names

Female Bengal cats are beautiful and dainty, so their names should reflect these characteristics. While almost any female name will work, some stand out from the crowd due to sound or meaning. Check out our pick for the top 150 female Bengal cat names here:

striped tiger bengal cat
Image Credit: Cressida studio, Shutterstock
  • Annika
  • Goddess
  • Alexa
  • Dream
  • Inky
  • Blossom
  • Topaz
  • Envy
  • Sheba
  • Mia
  • Pearl
  • Nala
  • Misty
  • Alexa
  • Cassidy
  • Dakota
  • Ayla
  • Astra
  • Beth
  • Hallie
  • Farrah
  • Kimmy\Gala
  • Kyra
  • Estee
  • Deva
  • Jocelyn
  • Maggie
  • Lindy
  • Naava
  • Mallory
  • Liu
  • Megan
  • Purdy
  • Serena
  • Shiva
  • Suzy
  • Rachel
  • Paige
  • Regan
  • Sahara
  • Odette
  • Ursula
  • Tansy
  • Tyra
  • Ursula
  • Talullah
  • Jasmine
  • Annika
  • Sheba
  • Daisy
  • Annala
  • Nala
  • Beth
  • Mia
  • Lioness
  • Amber
  • Pepper
  • Sunset
  • Ginger
  • Bagheera
  • Pearl
  • Rajah
  • Lady
  • Misty
  • Tinsel
  • Opal
  • Topaz
  • Periwinkle
  • Blossom
  • Tina
  • Tawny
  • Tiger Lily
  • Honey
  • Erma
  • Alicia
  • Peaches
  • Isi
  • Layla
  • Ginger
  • Mitzy
  • Misty
  • Leilani
  • Kandiss
  • Kayleigh
  • Guinevere
  • Audra
  • Savannah
  • Daisy
  • Davina
  • Lianna
  • Annabelle
  • Nakoma
  • Naomie
  • Victoria
  • Sunday
  • Sadie
  • Kiva
  • Glorious
  • Sarfa
  • Sharma
  • Nakoma
  • Muffin
  • Davina
  • Madelene
  • Annabella
  • Dot
  • Nala
  • Prade
  • Ning
  • Dottie
  • FlaMing
  • Alani
  • Geisha
  • Angel
  • Anise
  • Beauty
  • Belinda
  • Ariana
  • Anastasia
  • Bubbles
  • Bella
  • Ginger
  • Hallie
  • Holly
  • Floss
  • Flora
  • Hana
  • Havanna
  • Fuchsia
  • Flora
  • Dotty
  • Eve
  • Dixie
  • Callie
  • Cheery
  • Cinnamon
  • Srah
  • Rosemary
  • Pumpkin
  • Snow
  • September
  • Taffy
  • Myra
  • Myrla
  • October
  • Peaches
  • Iris
  • Kaylee
  • Lolly
  • Ingrid

Male Bengal Cat Names

A male Bengal cat needs a strong name that highlights its perky personality and natural hunting instincts. Luckily, there is no shortage of options to choose from! We have narrowed the options down to 150 names that are worth consideration. Check them out:

bengal cat in grass
Image Credit: Irina_kukuts, Pixabay
  • Lion
  • Hunter
  • Leo
  • Leopard
  • Shadow
  • Smokey
  • Bengie
  • Garfield
  • Rasputin
  • Rocco
  • Lazarus
  • Axel
  • Earl
  • Blaze
  • Saber
  • Prewitt
  • Norm
  • Orion
  • Mackerel
  • Artemis
  • Mack
  • Zorro
  • Maverick
  • Loco
  • Shade
  • Smokey
  • Tiger
  • Hunter
  • Leo
  • Jamille
  • Shwartz
  • Ulysses
  • Badey
  • Ulysses
  • Bradey
  • Victorio
  • Fontaine
  • King
  • King Tut
  • Quin
  • Ivan
  • Brad
  • Poseidon
  • Casanova
  • Sylvester
  • Lancelot
  • Einstein
  • Milo
  • Sheridan
  • Noah
  • Caesar
  • Ajax
  • Bojangles
  • Churchill
  • Cousteau
  • Alfie
  • Galahad
  • Alexander
  • Hemmingway
  • Admiral
  • Marco
  • Polo
  • Marco Polo
  • Napoleon
  • Rajah
  • Chester
  • Simba
  • Chester
  • Blaze
  • Tao
  • Banshee
  • Berry
  • Chip
  • Clover
  • Jessie
  • Linny
  • Lou
  • Jessy
  • Bentley
  • Bolton
  • Charlie
  • Bling
  • Tex
  • Ziggy
  • Zorro
  • Taz
  • Tigger
  • Trigger
  • Theo
  • Twister
  • Thunder
  • Beetle
  • Blackbeard
  • Binks
  • Boom
  • Charcoal
  • Bullet
  • Boots
  • Bram
  • Coal
  • Craco
  • Elvis
  • Frankenstein
  • Gath
  • Goliath
  • Guinness
  • Jack
  • Black
  • Jaden
  • Jet
  • Lucifer
  • Metal
  • Merlin
  • Mystery
  • Ninja
  • Midnight
  • Milton
  • Mortician
  • Shadow
  • Panther
  • WarlockWizard
  • Omen
  • Miner
  • Ozzy
  • Phantom
  • Poe
  • Gus
  • Gizmo
  • Toby
  • Buddy
  • Jasper
  • Rocky
  • Sam
  • Louie
  • Goose
  • Murphy
  • Cosmo
  • Chester
  • Frankie
  • Benny
  • Prince
  • Mac
  • Clyde
  • Hobbes
  • Raven
  • Fred
  • Otis
  • Archie
  • Casper
  • Romeo

Unisex Bengal Cat Names

Sometimes, it just does not feel right to give a cat an overly male or female name. Luckily, there are many unisex names to choose from that are appropriate for both guy and gal felines. Here is a list of 150 unisex names to choose from that would be perfect for a Bengal cat:

Bengal cat standing in the garden
Image Credit: Jeannette1980, Pixabay
  • Smudge
  • Paws
  • Stripes
  • Foggy
  • Tinsel
  • Dusty
  • Chase
  • Barley
  • Delhi
  • Delta
  • Cherokee
  • Barely
  • Galaxy
  • Hopscotch
  • Erin
  • Joli
  • Kyler
  • Karma
  • Lynx
  • Nepal
  • Roni
  • Sunday
  • Phoenix
  • Shiloh
  • Nirvana
  • Tibet
  • Astras
  • Lynx
  • Yuki
  • Tippi
  • Butterscotch
  • Spot
  • Onyx
  • Speckles
  • Marble
  • Asian
  • Sterling
  • Orion
  • Soren
  • Salem
  • Grey
  • Silver Bell
  • Pepper
  • Monarch
  • Disco
  • Anchovy
  • Disco
  • Twilight
  • Bluebell
  • Envy
  • Smudge
  • Mouse
  • Blue
  • Vergys
  • Paws
  • Pinot
  • Nickels
  • Safron
  • Tawny
  • Patches
  • Spot
  • Sunset
  • Jungle Cat
  • Isi
  • Adan
  • Mattea
  • Tao
  • Binky
  • Bubbles
  • Cheesie
  • Chili
  • Cleo
  • Sweetie
  • Pumpkin
  • Snowy
  • Smudge
  • Nutmeg
  • Pebbles
  • Fliss
  • Bubbles
  • Blitz
  • Cashew
  • Colby
  • Bean
  • Basil
  • Twister
  • Wonton
  • Boo
  • Cinder
  • Coffee
  • Brownie
  • Charming
  • Lucky
  • Jade
  • Inky
  • Hocus
  • Marble
  • Jet
  • Sky
  • Fire
  • Licorice
  • Lucky
  • Mitten
  • Mystic
  • Pepsi
  • Mysteria
  • Oreo
  • Mocha
  • AC/DC
  • Avalanche
  • Bacardi
  • Boomer
  • Biscuit
  • Alaska
  • Jazz
  • Zigzag
  • Kahlua
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Moonpie
  • Muscar
  • Lunar
  • Logo
  • Rebel
  • Ra
  • Salty
  • Q-Tip
  • Shady
  • Radar
  • Pepper
  • Pickle
  • Mozart
  • Neptune
  • Patches
  • Pinwheel
  • Mocha
  • Mirage
  • Porsche
  • Snowdrop
  • Snowbell
  • Snowflake
  • Swiss
  • Tattoo
  • Yeti
  • Vodka
  • Vanilla
  • YinYang
  • Yukon
  • Zip
  • Venice
  • Zion

How to Name Your New Bengal Cat

When it comes time to name your new Bengal cat, it should be about what sounds and feels right. What names seem right when you say them out loud? The ones you think are the easiest to say and coolest to hear should go on your shortlist. Once you have a shortlist to work with, try each name on the list out on your new cat to see which seems the most appropriate. Your cat might react more to one than the others. Ask your family to weigh in on the names you have narrowed down. Take your time, and don’t rush the process. Your kitty can go a few days without having an official name.

bengal cat walking on plank outdoor
Image Credit: Seregraff, Shutterstock

In Conclusion

There are tons of fantastic names to consider naming your new Bengal cat. The trick is to narrow them all down to a few that you like the most. From there, just try them all out and decide which you like the best. Which of the names listed here do you like the most? Which do you like the least? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Rachael Gerkensmeyer

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Rachael has been a freelance writer since 2000, in which time she has had an opportunity to research and write about many different topics while working to master the art of fusing high-quality content with effective content marketing strategies. She lives off the grid in Hawaii with her husband, her garden, and her rescue animals including 5 dogs, a cat, a goat, and dozens of chickens. She is an artist at heart and loves...Read more

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