240+ British Shorthair Cat Names
Names chosen to suit the British Shorthair's impressive build and famous temperament.
Round, plush and unflappable — the teddy bear cat. A great British Shorthair name echoes the breed's heritage and personality — here are picks in that spirit.
ButterscotchUnisexGolden candy — long name, longer cuddlesMarshmallowFemaleSoft, white, melts your heartRapscallionMaleCatMischievous rascal, pure roguish charmArchimedesMaleCatGreek genius with eureka moments at three in the morningBlackberryFemaleCatBramble sweetness; dark, juicy and a little wildCantaloupeMaleCatRound, orange, and summery sweetClementineFemaleLittle citrus — sweet, sunny segmentsFettuccineFemaleCatSilky ribbons of pasta coutureGingersnapFemaleSpiced cookie; snappy on the outside, warm within
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GoldilocksFemaleCatJust right, always testing the bedsPeriwinkleFemaleCatSoft blue seashell, garden snail paceThumbelinaFemaleCatTiny flower maiden; small enough for a teacupAntonellaFemaleCatItalian grace beyond price, elegant and warmButtercupFemaleSunny meadow flower; sweet with a sassy streakButternutUnisexRoasted squash sweetness for chilly daysDaisy MaeFemaleFresh-picked country charm, sunny and sweetDemitasseFemaleCatSmall cup, strong and richGenevieveFemaleCatNoble protector; medieval grace with modern opinionsSponsored
Lamb ChopFemaleCurls up like the softest little cloudLemondropFemaleCatZingy yellow sweetness, puckers and purrsMetronomeFemaleCatKeeps perfect time with her tailPyewacketFemaleCatFamiliar spirit of witches; vintage movie magicRaspberryUnisexCatTart little berry with seedy personalitySebastianMaleCatVenerable courtier; under-the-sea eleganceValentinaFemaleCatStrong and healthy; a Valentine heartthrobValentineUnisexSweetheart card; love delivered daily, postage freeAcapellaFemaleCatA voice all her own, harmonizing through the house at dawnSponsored
AlistairMaleCatPolished highland name for a poised gentleman catAranciniMaleCatLittle orange of fried Sicilian comfortCarlottaFemaleCatFree woman of grand Italian lineageCarouselFemaleCatPainted ponies and cotton-candy daysCharcoalMaleSweet as can be — a name made for snugglesChickpeaFemaleCatSmall, round and surprisingly lovable; hummus pendingConfettiFemaleCatParty in fur form, scattered joyDashiellMaleCatDapper detective flair, dashing through roomsDauphineFemaleCatFrench crown-princess, destined for the cushionFarfalleFemaleCatBow-tie pasta, dressed for dinnerFontaineFemaleCatFountain of French film-star poiseFranklinMaleCatFounding-father poise, kite-flying curiosityFrecklesFemaleDotted with kisses — spotted everywhereFrittataFemaleCatEggy hug, any time of dayFrostineFemaleCatSugarplum queen; frozen sweetness on quiet pawsGeoffreyMaleCatPeaceful wanderer; courtly old-world mannersGeraniumFemaleCatWindow-box bloom, rosy and homeyGertrudeFemaleCatSpear of strength, a tender literary roseHibiscusFemaleCatTropical bloom and hummingbird magnet in summerKingsleyMaleCatMeadow of kings, stately yet approachableKinkajouFemaleCatHoney-bear cousin, a rainforest acrobat at duskLancelotMaleA gallant knight, protector of the round bedLollipopFemaleSwirly sugar treat — sweet to the lickMadelineFemaleCatSmallest of twelve; brave in the face of tigersMarigoldFemaleGolden bloom; sunny garden charm all summerMarmosetMaleCatTiny primate energy, clinging to shouldersMarzipanUnisexCatAlmond-paste sweetness, sculpted into joyMeatballMaleRound and saucy — rolls through life deliciouslyMoonbeamFemaleCatLunar light on quiet pawsPrimroseFemaleCatFirst rose of spring; prim, proper and perfectRosalindFemaleCatBeautiful rose; Shakespearean wit and woodsSerafinaFemaleCatFiery seraph burning bright and warmSnickersFemaleChocolate candy bar — giggle-inducing sweetnessSnowballFemaleCatFirst toss of winter; perfectly round fluffValkyrieFemaleNorse sky-maiden on warrior wingbeatsVeronicaFemaleCatTrue image; sultry noir beautyWhiskersFemaleTag, whisker to whisker — classic companionAladdinMaleA whole new world of mischief and wonderAmbroseMaleCatImmortal one; an old soul with impeccable mannersAmsoniaFemaleCatBlue-star perennial with willow-leaf graceAnchovyFemaleCatSalty little fish; proudly pungent personalityAvelineFemaleCatOld French for hazelnut, soft noble sweetnessBaklavaFemaleCatLayered sweetness with a flaky golden finishBambinoMaleCatItalian for baby boy, forever a kittenBasmatiFemaleCatFragrant and delicate, the home aromatic grainBassoonMaleCatDeep and resonant, a little bit goofyBerliozMaleCatAristocat pianist, proper little composerBiscuitUnisexWarm from the oven — golden and gentleBriocheFemaleCatButtery French pastry; impossibly soft and goldenBubblesFemaleFull of fizz and fun — bubbly in every wayButtersMaleLittle butter pat — smooth and goldenCaramelFemaleSlow-cooked sugar — gooey golden sweetnessCharlieMaleFree man — friendly, easy to callClariceFemaleFrom the Latin for bright, clear of heart and mindColomboMaleCatLieutenant in a rumpled trench coat, genius at workCosetteFemaleCatLittle songbird of the musical, grown gracefulCroutonMaleCatCrunchy little bowl-floater, golden and crispCupcakeFemaleFrosted and fabulous — tiny bundle of joyCustardFemaleCatWobbly and sweet; golden dessert in motionDesireeFemaleCatFrench for much desired, longed-for lap catDesmondMaleCatGracious gentleman; well-mannered and wiseDowagerFemaleCatGrand duchess of the top cushion, deeply opinionatedElliottMaleCatGentle everyman warmth, E.T. loyal to the endEmberlyFemaleCatGlowing coal of a kitten, one warm sparkForrestMaleDeep woods walker; calm, steady and kindFrankieMaleFree one, Latin — retro crooner charmFrizzleFemaleCatCurly-coated cutie, crimped and proudGarnishFemaleCatThe finishing touch on every dishGeorgiaFemalePeach state sweetness; Southern warmth and drawlGherkinMaleCatTiny pickle with a very big crunchGinghamFemaleCatPicnic-blanket checks, summer fair vibesGiselleFemaleCatBalletic grace; leaps like drifting mistGlitterFemaleCatShe leaves sparkle everywhere she shedsGrommetUnisexWall-climbing inventor with feathers, Wallace approvedGubbinsMaleCatBritish for odds and ends, lovable bitsaGuntherMaleCatStout and battle-ready, guarding the hallwayHoratioMaleCatLoyal friend; stands steady at your bridgeInkwellMaleCatDipped in midnight, writes his own storyJustineFemaleCatFair and upright; final judge of treat distributionKringleMaleCatJingling holiday magic all year roundKumquatMaleCatTiny citrus you eat whole, boldly sourLeonardMaleCatBrave lion heart, gentle and deepLucilleFemaleCatLight of the stage; vintage glamour and witMacaronFemaleFrench pastel cookie — dainty and chicMarblesUnisexCatLost them long ago, happy ever sinceMessinaFemaleCatSicilian port, heroine of Much AdoMinervaFemaleCatGoddess of wisdom, owl-eyed strategistMustardMaleYellow condiment — tangy and boldOrvilleMaleFirst-flight pioneer; innovates daring new perchesPancakeMaleStacked and syrupy — flip-flopping goofballParsleyUnisexCatGarnish extraordinaire; brightens every single platePeachesFemaleFuzzy summer fruit — sweet southern charmPetuniaUnisexCatTrailing trumpet blooms down the porch railPiccoloMaleCatHalf-size flute, tiny and piercingPopcornMalePops with joy — movie-night companionPralineFemaleSugar-glazed pecan — Southern candy sweetnessPuddingUnisexJiggly and sweet — wobbly charmPumpkinFemaleAutumn gold — round and cozyQueenieFemaleHer Majesty, ruler of laps and sunbeamsQuinlanUnisexCatShapely and strong, well-formed graceRhubarbFemaleCatTart pink stalk, pie-sweetened heartRicottaFemaleCatCreamy Italian cheese; a soft-hearted cloudSardineFemaleCatTiny packed fish; loves crowded laps mostSatsumaFemaleCatEasy-peel mandarin, a pocket of sunshineStrudelFemaleLayered pastry; flaky outside, sweet heart withinTabithaFemaleCatGazelle grace; the Bewitched daughterTrinketFemaleCatSmall precious thing; collects shiny momentsWembleyMaleCatStadium-sized heart on a fraggle frameWendellMaleWanderer by the bend; gentle teddy-bear soulWhisperUnisexSoft-footed secret — gentle presenceWhitneyFemaleWhite island; a powerful voice, bright smileAbuelaFemaleCatLoving grandma energy, keeps everyone fedAldousMaleCatBookish and cerebral with an aristocratic airAndersMaleCatScandinavian strongman; sturdy, dependable, unbotheredAnnikaFemaleCatScandinavian grace; the favored one of the householdAthenaFemaleGoddess of wisdom — regal and sharpAubreyFemaleCatElven ruler energy; whimsical yet quietly nobleAugustMaleCatDignified like the emperor, minus the empireAuroraFemaleCatRoman dawn goddess — northern lights beautyAustenFemaleCatWitty novelist spirit, sharp and romanticAyannaFemaleCatAfrican for beautiful flower, blooming graceAzaleaFemaleCatSoft southern bloom, pretty and sweet-scentedAzucarFemaleCatSpanish for sugar, a sprinkle of sweetnessBaileyUnisexBailiff — dependable and friendlyBirdieFemaleLittle songbird — chirpy and charmingBobbinFemaleCatTiny spool of thread, busy and preciseBogartMaleCatNoir charisma; smoky voice, trench-coat attitudeBombayMaleCatSleek little panther of the living roomBonsaiFemaleCatMiniature tree; small, perfectly composed, ancient spiritBookerMaleCatScholarly soul who claims the sunniest reading chairBovaryFemaleCatLiterary romantic dreaming beyond the windowsillBrandyUnisexWarm distilled spirit — mellow and smoothBygoneMaleCatFrom a genteel era, a vintage soulCallieFemaleBeautiful voice, Greek — patchwork sweetheartCashewFemaleCatCurled up crescent, nutty and sweetCheetoMaleCatOrange, dusty-pawed, and shamelessly snackyCherryFemaleBright and sweet with a pit of attitudeCloverFemaleLuck of the Irish — rare four-leaf friendCookieFemaleSweet treat — impossible to stay mad atDaltonMaleCatCool frontier marshal with steady resolveDancerFemalePrances everywhere — graceful as reindeer gamesDominoMaleBlack and white game piece — spotted charmerDoritoFemaleCheesy triangle; crunches louder than expectedEclairFemaleCatFrench pastry elegance; glossy shell, sweet fillingEmmettMaleCatSturdy honest craftsmanship in feline formErnestMaleCatEarnest and sincere, earnestly napping tooEudoraFemaleCatGreek for good gift, a generous heartFarleyMaleCatRolling meadow charm, cheerful farmhand spiritFergusMaleCatHighland meadow spirit, bold of heartFerrisFemaleCatDay off enthusiast; a master of leisureFiddleFemaleCatSecond fiddle, never — she takes first chairFigaroMaleBarber of Seville — operatic mischiefFlaviaFemaleCatRoman family name, golden-haired oneFlopsyFemaleStorybook bunny — floppy-eared dreamerFrostyMaleSnowman come to life — chilly cheerGarlicFemaleCatPungent little bulb; keeps vampires and veterinarians awayGatitoMaleCatLittle kitten in Spanish, triple the cuteGelatoFemaleCatSweeter and softer than mere ice creamGideonMaleCatMighty warrior; gentle with kittens, ruthless with red dotsGingerFemaleSpicy root — perfect for a fiery orange coatGoldieFemaleSunshine in fur form — glittering and warmGroverUnisexCatGrove-keeper, blue and lovable worrierGustavMaleCatSwedish royal bearing, scepter optionalHanselMaleTrail of crumbs; a sweet storybook wandererHaroldMaleCatHiding the pain behind a dignified purrHarveyMaleInvisible rabbit friend; whimsical, tall-tale kindnessHestiaFemaleBursting with puppy energy and charmHobbesMalePhilosophical tiger — best friend, imaginary or notHopperFemaleJumps like a grasshopper — bouncy energyHummusFemaleCatSmooth chickpea spread, party stapleIngridFemaleCatScandinavian beauty; frosty, fair and formidableIrvingMaleCatGreen river; literary, gentle and patientJasperMaleSpeckled gemstone — earthy treasureJemimaFemaleCatLittle dove; gentle storybook pondside charmJeremyMaleCatAppointed one; the most reliable lap warmer in the houseJessieFemaleCowgirl of the toybox — yee-haw energyJesterFemaleCourt fool; performs acrobatics strictly for laughsJethroMaleCatCountry charm with mountain-sized personalityJoplinMaleCatRagtime composer, entertainer of entertainersJordanUnisexFlowing river; steady guardian of every crossingJulietFemaleCatBalcony romantic; dramatic, devoted and luminousKermitMaleCatEarned-earnest leader of the muppet bandKipperMaleSmoked fish — seaside breakfast buddyLennonMaleCatImagine all the naps, dreamy pacifistLindenUnisexCatShade tree of village squares and songLionelMaleYoung lion; regal but entirely approachableLondonUnisexFoggy-morning strolls, a timeless city soulLutherMaleCatReformation resolve, deep voiced convictionLycheeFemaleCatSweet pearl fruit in a rosy shellMaggieFemalePearl — an old soul with kind eyesMarronFemaleCatCandied chestnut, French confection swirlMarvinMaleRetro soul with a gentle, crooning heartMickeyMaleCatOh boy, ears perked for every adventureMorrisMaleCatFinicky 9-lives mascot with orange attitudeMuffinFemaleFresh from the bakery — soft and sweetNermalFemaleCatWorld cutest kitten, Garfield nemesisNestorMaleCatWise elder; offers counsel from the bookshelfNoodleUnisexWiggly, floppy and lovableNuggetMaleCatGolden morsel of pure concentrated cutenessNutmegUnisexWarm baking spice — cozy holiday sweetnessOliverMaleOlive tree — polite and playfulPapayaFemaleTropical sweetness; sunny, soft and exoticPascalMaleCatBorn at Easter; a philosopher with soft pawsPeanutUnisexTiny, salty and addictive — for little petsPekingFemaleCatForbidden City elegance, imperial to the corePeytonFemaleRefined and friendly, an easygoing athletePorterFemaleDark brew; malty, mellow and comfortingPuffinFemaleClown-bird charm, waddling straight into heartsQuincyMaleFifth-born of the estate; distinguished and musicalQuokkaUnisexWorlds happiest smile, selfie readyRadishFemaleCrisp and peppery; red with attitudeRaisinMaleDried grape — wrinkly little sweetheartRenataFemaleCatReborn anew; fresh, elegant and assuredShowing 240 of 486 matching names.
How to choose the right name
Keep it shortOne or two syllables carry best across the park — dogs respond faster to crisp sounds like Max or Zoe than to long, soft names.
Hard consonants winNames with a clear K, T or B sound (Coco, Toby, Pixel) cut through background noise far better than whispery ones.
Avoid household collisionsIf it sounds like a command — sit, stay, no, down — or another family member's name, pick again. Confusion slows training.
Say it out loud, ten timesYou will call this name hundreds of times. If it still feels good at call ten in your own voice, it's the one.
FAQ
What are good names for a British Shorthair?Names like Butterscotch, Marshmallow, Rapscallion, Archimedes, Blackberry fit the breed's temperament and build — strong enough to grow with them, easy enough to call daily.
Should a British Shorthair's name reflect its origin?It is a lovely touch, not a rule. Many owners pick names echoing the breed's home country; others simply choose a sound that fits the dog in front of them.
Big name for a big cat — or ironic tiny name?Both traditions exist. A giant cat named Muffin gets laughs; a dignified name suits their presence. Pick the one you will enjoy saying for years.