84 cute, unique gray cat name ideas you’ll love

Whether you’re bringing home a new cat or dreaming of a furry friend you’ll one day call your own, deciding on the perfect cat name can be easier said than done. It can be hours or even days before the “purrfect” name pops out at you, but you can give yourself a head start by brainstorming any and every name you can think of. Whether you take inspiration from your favorite internet aesthetic or one of your cat’s features, you’re one step closer to finding the right name for your new feline friend.

Gray cat names can be as simple or complex as you like, though you should always keep in mind that cats will learn short names much faster. You might like one of these classic, cute, and unique names for gray cats, but you can also use these lists as a starting point for your own brainstorm. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Classic gray cat names

When someone thinks of a gray cat, a few classic names come to mind. While they may be common or even a bit cliche, they may also be fitting and easy to remember. It’s up to you to decide.

These are our favorite classic gray cat names:

1. Ash
2. Beryl
3. Cinder
4. Dusky
5. Dusty
6. Foggy
7. Flint
8. Grayson
9. Mercury
10. Neptune
11. Oreo
12. Pewter
13. Phantom
14. Shadow
15. Silver
16. Smokey
17. Steel
18. Sterling
19. Storm/Stormy/Stormi
20. Zeus

Cute gray cat names

There’s nothing wrong with the classics, but sometimes a cute cat name is what does the trick. Whether it’s a more feminine name, a name inspired by nature, or something that’s just fun to say, you just might find what you’re looking for in these adorable gray cat names.

Your cat is adorable, so their name should be too!

1. Cinderella
2. Cosmo
3. Dove
4. Earl Grey
5. Inky
6. Luna
7. Marshmallow
8. Merlin
9. Misty
10. Nimbus
11. Pearl
12. Pebble
13. Pigeon
14. Raven
15. Sable
16. Shimmer
17. Tinsel
18. Whisper
19. Wisp
20. Zeppelin

“Grey” and “Gray” cat names

There are shades of gray and many gray-colored objects to draw inspiration from, but you can also consider any of the famous “Grays” or “Greys” you can think of. It’s a very common surname! There may be athletes or fictional characters that get your mental wheels turning, so be sure to consider it all before choosing a name for your feline friend.

1. Dorian Gray: This fictional character is the protagonist of Oscar Wilde’s 1890 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray.
2. Christian Grey: Bookworms will appreciate this nod to the protagonist of the infamous book series, Fifty Shades of Grey
3. Meredith Grey: She’s the protagonist and namesake of the popular medical TV drama Grey’s Anatomy. In true soap opera style, this character has just as many lives as a cat! Taylor Swift’s Scottish Fold cat is also named Meredith Grey.
4. Lexie Grey: This fictional character is Meredith’s daughter on Grey’s Anatomy.

Modern and unique gray cat names

There are plenty of classic and cute names for your new cat, but some kitties deserve a moniker that’s as unique as they are. These gray cat names are more modern and less common (just like your cat!), and they still pay homage to their smoky-colored fur.

Do any of these unique cat names tickle your fancy?

1. Agate
2. Anchovy
3. Ashen
4. Astral
5. Cinderspark
6. Echo
7. Graphene
8. Manta
9. Mirage
10. Monsoon
11. Moonstone
12. Obsidian
13. Quasar
14. Quicksilver
15. Smoky Quartz
16. Stormcloud
17. Toast
18. Thistle
19. Velvet
20. Vesper

Names for gray tabbies and multicolored cats

Not all cats are solid gray, and they may need a name that reflects their dual-toned colors. Gray and white cats can have markings in almost any pattern, while tabby cats can have multiple shades of gray or even areas of brown all over their body.

Do one of these one-of-a-kind names fit your one-of-a-kind fur baby?

1. Alder
2. Bandit
3. Butler
4. Camo
5. Checkers
6. Chia
7. Fossil
8. Glitter
9. Fizz
10. Marble
11. Onyx
12. Patches
13. Possum
14. Pumpernickel
15. Rorschach
16. Sparkle
17. Spruce
18. Tigger
19. Twix
20. Zigzag/Ziggy

How to choose the right name for your gray cat

Even if a few cat names stick out from the very beginning, you’ll also want to see if your cat responds to any names better than others. One or two-syllable names are often easier for cats to learn, but it’s also important to choose a name that can’t be mistaken for another word you’ll use frequently, like “no” or “dinner.”

Feel free to try a few different names on for size as you get to know your new friend. You may decide that the first name you chose doesn’t fit your kitty’s personality, but the good news is that there are tons of gray cat names to choose from.