All cats, even the big cats, purr when they are content. Cat purring works as an effective inducement for you to continue stoking them or chucking them under their chin. Purring can also be a coping mechanism for stress or illness, as it is believed to be self-soothing. If you love to hear your kitty purr, consider bestowing a unique cat name that will encourage them to purr loudly and often! These unique names for cats celebrate the musical rhythms of the cat’s purr, as well as the joy purring expresses and brings to their owners.
Musical Male Cat Names From Purr Sounds
Consider unique cat names that celebrates the purr as a soothing, rhythmic, musical sound. These cat calls come to us from string and percussion instruments, things that make persistent sounds, as well as popular musical rhythms.
Bolero
Bongo
Boomer
Bumble
Buzz
Chopper
Chops
Crash
Cymbal
Drummer
Hammer
Hint
Jam
Jazzy
Jive
Low-down
Palaver
Rimshot
Ripple
Roar
Rumble
Rumor
Shock Wave
Snare
Sonic
Story
Strummer
Tempo
Thumper
Tom Tom
Trapset
Whizz
Zoom
Female Cat Names From Exaggerated Purr Sounds
Consider these female cat names that celebrate some of the more feminine musical instruments, rhythms and tattoos. Name your girl something truly exotic, like Salsa, Basa Nova or even Marimba, to honor the tempo of her purr.
Basa Nova
Belle
Blare
Carillon
Chime
Coda
Conga
Echo
Fizz
Flare
Flicker
Flurry
Hustle
Jingles
Kick
Knell
Maracas
Marimba
Mozambique
Murmur
Polka
Quinta
Rave
Rhythm
Salsa
Shimmy
Shiver
Sizzle
Soda
Splash
Tambourine
Tam-Tam (gong)
Tango
Tattoo
Tinker
Tootsie
Trill
Twerk
Tympani
Whisper
Funny Names for Cats That Purr A Lot
Happy cats start with cheerful cat names! These cat name ideas express joyfulness and ebullience. Who would not want to call out for merriment or joy and have it come running to them?
Asher
Blythe
Boon
Bounce
Candide
Casanova
Cheers
Chipper
Cozy
Don Quixote
Farrah
Felicia
Felix
Fete
Frolic
Gala
Holly Go Lightly
Jubilee
Lark
Lively
Lolita
Makenna
Merry
Pangloss
Pixie
Pollyanna
Revel
Rhapsody
Romeo
Shirley Temple
Stoker
Sunny
Verve
Zelda
Euphoric Names for Cats That Purr Loudly
Some kitties take happiness to another level. Purring is not enough to express their joy. These euphoric cats stretch and roll when they encounter happy hands that are pleased to continue stroking and scratching. If you have a kitty that luxuriates in attention, consider one of these rapturous names!
Airily
Angelic
Arcady
Ardor
Avalon
Beulah
Bliss
Blitz
Camelot
Cheers
Cosmo
Disney
Eden
El Dorado
Felicity
Flip
Frenzy
Gambol
Ginger
Glee
Glitter
Gloria
Glow
Jolly
Nirvana
Rapture
Riot
Seraph
Serena
Shangri-La
Spirit
Tipsy
Utopia
Punny “Celebrity” Names for Purring Cats
Here is a sampling of punny names for cats. If you would like to explore the full list of funny, punny cat names, check them out here.
Al Purrcino
Cat Boy Slim
Cat Stevens
Cats Domino
Catsy Kline
Chairman Meow
Dolly Purrton
Bill Purray
Edgar Allen Purr
Elvis Purrsley
Great Catsby
Kitty Purry
Matthew Purry
Mew Barrymore
Mew Jackman
Nathalie Purrtman
Catrick Swayze
Tyler Purry
Winston Purrchill
Cat Names Inspired by Cars Whose Engines Purr
Alpha Romeo
Aston
Bugatti (Enzo)
Camaro
Carrera
Cobra
Corvette
Elan
Ferrari
Healy Elliott
Hennessey
Impala
Jaguar
Lotus (Evija)
Martin
Maserati
McLaren
Mercedes
Miata
Mustang Sally
Porsche
Shelby
Stingray
Studebaker
Cat Names From Other Animals That Purr
While all domestic cats can purr, not all big cats can. Large cats that can roar cannot purr, but large felines who cannot roar can purr, making an interesting tradeoff. However, lions do make a gurgling sound when happy, which can be mistaken for a purr.
Interestingly, cats aren’t the only purry creatures. Many unexpected animals also indulge in the purring sound when happy. Consider naming your kitty after one of these snuggly species.
Bobcat
Boomer (male kangaroo)
Buck (male kangaroo or rabbit)
Bunny
Civet
Cougar
Doe (female rabbit)
Flyer (female kangaroo)
Hyena
Jack (male kangaroo)
Jill (female kangaroo)
Joey (baby kangaroo)
Kanga
Kit/Kitten (baby cat or rabbit)
Lynx
Marten
Minx
Mongoose
Puma
Racoon
Roo – Kangaroo
Sable
Wallaby
Wallaroo
Final Thoughts
Cats communicate not only with us, but with each other, by purring in order to signal happiness at a pride member’s return. If your cat is quick to purr, consider that a terrific compliment regarding his or her affection for you!
