Soon you will welcome a mischievous little creature into your home. Everything is ready to welcome your adorable kitten, but the most important thing remains: choose the name that they will keep throughout their life! So, to choose the name of your feline, you can let your imagination run wild, involve the children, choose at random from the dictionary, or anything else you can come up with.
But if you came across our article, it is probably because you have already decided to give your kitten a Chinese name, whether it is for the love of the culture or simply for an interest in these pretty names. Either way, you will certainly find a name in our list that will do justice to the unique personality of your new furry little companion.
How to Name Your Cat
Your cat’s name should be short and easy for the animal to remember – and for you! Try to pick a name that is only two syllables long. Note also that the cat is more sensitive to high-pitched sounds; therefore, your kitty will have an easier time recognizing their name if it ends with a vowel.
Plus, you need a name that will suit not only their physique but also their personality. So ideally, your new kitten’s name should be short, unique, easy to pronounce, and grab the attention of your new pet.
Whether your cat is chubby, slender, graceful, or wrinkled, you will find several original ideas below.
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Bay: White, pure
Dà: Chubby
Diandian: Spot
Fang: Scented
Gengi: Golden
Jia: Cute
Jin: Gold
June: Nice
Lan: Elegant
Mei: Beautiful
Nà: Gracious
Wei: Tall, sturdy
Xue: Snow
Xun: Fast
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Chinese Names Based on Your Cat’s Personality
Is your new kitten an energetic little monster? Or, on the contrary, is your feline the embodied sweetness? Here you will find a great Chinese name to honor the unique personality of your furry friend.
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Ah Fook: Lucky
Ai: Friendly
Year: Calm, peaceful
Ben Ben: Beast
Chao: Surpass
Chéng: True, honest
Dá: Smart, gifted
Fen: To fight
Gang: Strong
Guiying: Brave, heroic
Hey: Harmony
Huá: Splendid
Huáng: Intelligent
Hui: Wise
Jiàn: Strong, healthy
Jù: Huge
Jun: King
Lí: Reasonable, capable
Min: Ingenious
Nao Nao: Naughty
Níng: Serain
Nuan: Hot
Ping: Peaceful
Qiang: Energetic
Rú: Scholar
Sai Hu: Fast
Shu: Charming
Xinyi: Happy
Yong: Brave
Yú: Delicious
Zhong: Loyal
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Chinese Famous Names and Characters
You already know Jackie Chan. But do you know Mushu, Pu Yi, or Tian? Name your precious little feline after a famous Chinese personality, emperor, or animated character.
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BuddhaChang’e: Goddess of the moon
Da Yu: Legendary sovereign
Daoji: Popular hero
Dizang: God of Hell in Chinese mythology
Eason Chan: Hong Kong singer
Fan Bingbing: Actress
Fushi: God of happiness
Gong Gong: Sea dragon
Hou Yi: God of archers
Hua Mulan: Heroine of Mulan, a Disney movie
Jackie Chan: Actor
Lei Gong: God of Thunder
Meng Jiang: Popular eroine
Mushu: Mulan’s dragon, in the Disney movie
Nüwa: Creator goddess of humanity, in Chinese mythology
Pangu: The Creator, in Chinese mythology
Pu Yi: Last Emperor of China
Sun Wukong: King of the Monkeys in The Peregrination to the West
Yu Di: Jade emperor
Tian: God of Heaven
Xihe: Sun goddess
Xuanzang: Hero in The Peregrination to the West
Yinglong: Dragon God of Rain
Zhao Wei: Actress
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Other Chinese Names for Cats
Here is a medley of Chinese names representing the seasons, nature, beauty, and even… dumplings!
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Bao: Precious, jewelry
Boba: Sweet tea from Taiwan
Chen: Morning
Chun: Spring
Di Di: Little brother
Fu: Lotus
Hai: Sea
Hey: River, lotus
Hong: Rainbow
Hua: Bloom
Huáng: Phoenix
Jia: Family
Jiaozi: Ravioli, dumpling
Li Ming: Beautiful light
Lin: Jewels
Líng: Soul, bell
Mei Mei: Little sister
Qiu: Autumn
Róng: Glory
Tofu
Xià: Summer
Xiáng: Good luck
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Male Chinese Cat Names
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Bao: Treasure
Dilong: Earth dragon
Huo: Fire
Manchu: Pure-looking cat
Mo Chou: Free of sadness
Na: Graceful
On: Piece
Qing Niao: Mythical bird
Shu: Well-behaved cat
Shun: Obedient
Wang Shu: Name of a god
Wonton: Type of food dish
Yaling: Graceful
Ying: Brave, heroic
Ying Yue: Reflection of the moon
Yinglong: Responsive dragon
Yun: Cloud
Zhi: Wisdom
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Female Chinese Cat Names
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Ai: Love
Bai: Pure
Bik: Jade
Heng: Persistent
Hua: Splendid
Huan: Happiness
Jia Li: Good, beautiful
Jiahao: Home, family
Jing: Quiet, gentle
Li Hua: Pear blossom
Li Mei: Pretty rose
Li Ming: Pretty, bright
Lian: Lotus
Ling: Dawn
Rika: True fragrance
Shika: Deer
Shizuko: Quiet child
Sora: Sky
Yijun: Joy, harmony
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What’s Your Pick?
If you are a fan of everything related to Chinese culture, it goes without saying that your cat must have a Chinese name! Either way, we hope our list has given you some original ideas for naming your furball, other than Jackie Chan or Mulan!
Genevieve, a biologist and science writer, who harbors a profound affection for capuchin monkeys, pumas, and kangaroos. This passion has led her to travel extensively, volunteering and working at wildlife rehabilitation centers in Bolivia, Guatemala, Canada, and Australia. Now residing in Argentina as a Canadian expat, Genevieve enjoys the view of horses and cows greeting her from the vast plains outside her home office window. She proudly cares for three rescued dogs—Lemmy, Nala, and Pochi—and a playful kitten named Furiosa. Sharing her extensive knowledge and love for animals brings her immense joy and fulfillment.
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