Cat Names that Start with M

Introduction

Do you have a family naming theme with the letter M? Or maybe you're just looking for any inspiration when naming your new fur-baby? You'll find some magnificent M-themed monikers on this list. From Marmalade to Marley, let's dive into the best cat names that start with M!

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Cat Names that Start with M Spotlight

Cat Names that Start with M from Pop Culture

Maru

Maru is the undisputed king of cat videos. This Scottish Fold from Japan rose to prominence in 2008 when his pet parent posted adorable and hilarious videos of Maru jumping into boxes that were far too small for him.

Over 300 videos and 300 million views later, Maru was awarded the Guinness World Record in 2016 for the most YouTube video views of a single animal. Today, Maru has garnered over 479 million views, and is considered one of the most famous internet cats, alongside the likes of Keyboard Cat and Grumpy Cat.

His cuteness, love of small spaces, and fondness for his living room swing have made Maru a superstar. He doesn't give up the "if it fits, I sits" cat philosophy and will try endlessly to squeeze into the smallest boxes "pawssible,” making his videos hugely entertaining to any cat video lover.

Why not name your cat after Maru? Who knows — maybe your fur-baby will become an internet sensation too!

Cat Names that Start with M Considerations

There's plenty to consider when naming the latest little lion to join your growing kitty clowder. You'll find plenty of typical cat names that start with M on this list that will fit any feline just fine, but why not put some extra thought into naming your new kitten?

For starters, you'll want to pick a name that matches your mouser's appearance. Names like Marmalade or Maple are fun names for a ginger cat, while Marbles works well for a kitten with a marbled coat.

Or, you can think about your kitten's personality and the root meaning of a specific name. Maude means "powerful battler" in Old German, making it a good name for a cat that loves to scrap. Meanwhile, Meeko means "little mischief", which is ideal for any kitten that can't stop getting in trouble.

Some cats have quirks that make picking the right name a little easier. Does your cat love “making muffins”? Then Muffin might be the right choice. Does your cat love to climb? Then Monkey might be the right moniker.

There's no shortage of marvelous M cat names on this list, so skim this list and find a fitting name for your fur-baby!

Male Cat Names that Start with M

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Mateo The Italian version of Matthew, meaning "gift of God"
2	Mickey Pick an ironic name for your new fur-baby and name them after Mickey Mouse!
2	Moe Inspired by The Three Stooges, could be short for Maurice, Murray, or Mortimer
2	Micah A cute and unusual name for your tiny tiger
2	Monkey For a cat that's cheeky and loves to climb
2	Marbles A fitting name for a feline with marbled fur
2	Meeko A good name for your male or female cat, means "little mischief" in Native American
2	Maru After famous internet celebrity kitty Maru
2	Midnight Fitting for a cat that’s as black as the night sky
2	Mustafa If your little lion is the king of your household, name them Mustafa
2	Mellow Is your new kitten cool as a cucumber? Then name them Mellow
0	Milo One of the most "pawpular" cat names and a fitting moniker for any male mouser
0	Mooney For a male cat with white fur as bright as the moon
0	Maverick Is your new kitten super independent? Then name them Maverick
0	Mango A cute name for a the sweet ginger tom
0	Moo Ideal for a kitten with black and white patches on their coat
-2	Macaroni A cute name for any well-fed feline, could be shortened to Mac
-2	Mittens A cute name for a cat with a "sock-like" color pattern
-2	Mouse A silly, ironic name for your new little lion
-2	Monty Short for Montgomery, means "man power"
-2	Marmalade The perfect name for any ginger feline friend
-2	Marcel Means "little warrior" in French or "belonging to mars" in Ancient Roman
-2	Murphy Means "warrior of the sea" in Irish, for a cat that loves trying to catch fish
-2	Milton A fun and quirky name for your new male kitten
-2	Memphis For pet parents that love musicians from Memphis
-2	Mog Moggie is British slang for a mixed breed cat, and Mog means "high lord"
-2	Miles Means "soldier" in Latin, for a cat that loves to fight
-2	Merlin Is your new kitten magical? Then name them Merlin
-2	Mitchell A variation of Michael, can be shortened to Mitch

Female Cat Names that Start with M

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Mia One of the most popular female cat names, means "my beloved"
1	Minky For a cat with silky fur like a mink
1	Miley Derived from smiley, ideal for a cat that makes you happy
0	Muffin Does your cat "make muffins" non-stop? Then name them muffin!
0	Mocha Ideal for a brown kitten, especially a Burmese Cat with chocolate fur
0	Mini For the kitten that's the runt of the litter
0	Morticia Great for a black cat born around Halloween
0	Marley A adorable cat name, for any pet parent that's a fan of reggae
0	Mercy Does your kitten lack a killer instinct? Then name them Mercy
0	Molly A common cat name meaning "of the sea"
0	Mystique For the mysterious mouser in your life
0	Matcha Do you love to curl up with your cat and a cup of tea? Then name your new kitten Matcha!
0	Mew After the sound cats make and for any fan of Pokemon
0	Maycie A variation on Macy, means "weapon" in Old French
0	Maisie Like Maggie, Maisie also means "pearl" and is an excellent name for a kitten that's precious to you
0	Mochi Is your kitten as sweet as this Japanese treat? Then name them Mochi
0	Marie After the adorable feline Marie in Disney's Aristocats
0	Maude Means "powerful battler" in Old German, a strong name for your feisty feline
0	Mona Name of Italian origin meaning "noble," fitting for a elegant female feline
0	Matilda From the Old High German meaning "battle-mighty"
0	Martha A classic name for your new kitten, means "the lady"
0	Maeve Means "she who rules" in Old Irish, for a kitty who thinks she rules the roost
0	Mae A variation on May, for a fur-baby born in spring
0	Maple A fitting name for any ginger female feline
0	Mala An unique name that originates from India
0	Millie Taken from the German name Millicent, means "gentle strength"
0	Misty Suitable for a fur-baby with a cloudy gray coat
0	Margarita A fun namesake for pet parents who enjoys this classic cocktail
-1	Max A super popular cat name, can be short for Maxwell or Maximilian
-1	Missy For a sassy cat that causes lots of trouble
-1	Maggie A popular cat name meaning "pearl," perfect for a tiny tiger you treasure