Siamese cats are strikingly beautiful and require a name that matches their bold and distinctive appearance. If you’re welcoming a Siamese kitten into your life soon, you’ll need to start thinking about what name will suit your new pet best. Will you choose something that represents its country of origin, its coloring, or something else entirely?
Read on to find over 210 unique Siamese cat names you should consider for your kitten.
How to Name Your Siamese Cat
There’s no right or wrong way to name your cat. You might peruse our list below and find a name you like the sound of right away, or you might want to get to know your cat before settling on a name. Some owners like using their pet’s physical appearance for inspiration, while others choose something entirely outside the box.
Don’t rush the decision-making process. Your kitty won’t know it doesn’t have a name, so take your time picking the perfect one. And, honestly, if you’re anything like me, your cat is likely to collect a handful of nicknames, none of which are related to their official name. I have a Finnley on paper, but he’s lovingly referred to as Bean, Beanie Baby, Beaner Weiner, and Mr. Tubs on a regular basis.
Names Inspired by Their Country of Origin
Siamese cats came from modern-day Thailand, a region formerly known as Siam. You can pay homage to your cat’s country of origin by giving them a name in Thai or naming them after a place in Thailand.
Thai Names & Their Meanings
- Ananada (male) – prosperous
- Anong (female) – beautiful woman
- Anurak (male) – male angel
- Aree (female) – kind
- Asnee (male) – lightning
- Badin (male) – king
- Boon-Mee (male) – lucky
- Choochai (male) – victorious
- Kannika (female) – beautiful flower
- Kasem (male) – pure happiness
- Kittisak (male) – renowned, powerful
- Kulap (female) – rose flower
- Kwan (female) – beloved
- Lawana (female) – graceful
- Malee (female) – flowers
- Nan (female) – grace, elegance
- Nim (unisex) – gentle, soft
- Phawta (female) – beautiful eyes
- Pornthip (female) – divine blessing
- Preeda (female) – joyful
- Rama (male) – king
- Rocana (female) – sweet with words
- Sai (male) – sand
- Sajja (male) – truth
- Somchai (male) – man of worth
- Somsak (male) – worthy of honor
- Sunstra (female) – woman with beautiful eyes
- Virote (male) – power
Places in Thailand
- Chi – for the Chi River, the longest flowing river wholly within Thailand
- Erawan – for Erawan Falls, a major attraction in West Thailand
- Ing – for the Ing River, a tributary of the Mekong River in north Thailand
- Khon – for Khon Kaen, the fourth largest city in Thailand
- Krabi – for Krabi, a beautiful city famous for its scenic views
- Mae Wa – for the Mae Wa National Park, a park consisting of mountain ranges and waterfalls
- Patong – for Patong Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Phuket
- Phayao – for Phayao Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the northern region of Thailand
- Rangsit – for Rangsit, a metropolitan city in Pathum Thani Province
- Ruak – for the Ruak River, a popular tourist destination
- Songkhla – for Songkhla, a city in the Songkhla province
Names Inspired by Color
Siamese cats are a pointed breed, meaning they have a lighter colored body with darker color points on their extremities. There are four traditional color points: seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac. Here are some name ideas if you’d like to name your cat after its coloring.
Seal Point
Seal point Siamese cats have a creamy-beige coat that will often darken over the course of their lifetime. Some mature seniors wind up with a very dark brown back that might even blend right into their tail coloring. Their points should be an espresso-like color that looks almost black in indirect light. Seal essentially means “dark brown points”.
- Almond
- Amaretto
- Biscuit
- Brandy
- Brie
- Buttermilk
- Cashew
- Chai
- Cloud
- Cocoa
- Custard
- Pancake
- Quinoa
- Tiramisu
- Toffee
- Twinkie
- Whiskey
Chocolate Point
Chocolate and seal points can be difficult to distinguish, but chocolate point Siamese cats have a paler and white color than their seal counterparts. They remain that pale ivory coloration throughout their lives and sport milk chocolate-colored points. Chocolate essentially means “mid-brown points”.
- Bean
- Beaumont
- Brownie
- Caramel
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Godiva
- Hershey
- Kit-Kat
- Madeline
- Mocha
- Pudding
- Rolo
- Sandy
- Sequoia
- Squirrel
- Teak
Blue Point
The blue point Siamese is a cold-toned, grey color. They have deep slate grey points with a bluish-white fur. Sometimes the points are a silvery blue color over slate gray, but they’re darker and bluer than the pinkish-toned lilac points.
- Ash
- Azure
- Cinder
- Coal
- Ember
- Flint
- Fog
- Koala
- Haze
- Luna
- Marengo
- Misty
- Moonstone
- Sage
- Smoky
- Storm
- Winter
Lilac Point
Lilac point Siamese have frosty grey, pinkish points. The main coloring of their coat is a glacial white without any shading. Their body color is lighter than any of the other Siamese cat colorations.
- Bubblegum
- Diamond
- Elsa
- Halo
- Indigo
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Marshmallow
- Mauve
- Noelle
- Opal
- Rose
- Sakura
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Violet
- Zinnia
Names Inspired by the Siamese Blue Eyes
The Siamese is a strikingly beautiful breed with deep blue eyes and, yes, every Siamese cat has blue eyes. This is because Siamese cats have a special genetic allele that causes them to be temperature-sensitive albinos. It is this albinism that also causes the pointed coats.
- Aqua
- Aster
- Azul
- Azure or Azura
- Bellflower
- Blue
- Bluebell
- Blueberry
- Calvin
- Caspian
- Celeste (“pale blue” in Spanish)
- Cielo (“sky” in Spanish)
- Denim
- Iris
- Kai
- Lake
- Larimar
- Ocean
- Neptune
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rain
- River
- Sapphire
- Sky
- Smurf or Smurfette
- Tiffany
- Topaz
- Wrangler
Names Inspired by Famous Siamese Cats
Siamese cats are known for their high intelligence, so it’s only natural that cats of this breed often found themselves on the big screen.
- Am – one part of the pair of cats from Lady and the Tramp
- D.C. – from That Darn Cat
- Dongwa – from Sagwa, an animated TV series
- Isis – from Krypto the Superdog
- Kit – from TV show Charmed
- Ling Ling – from Bewitched
- Nermal – from Garfield: The Movie
- Pyewacket – from the film Bell, Book, and Candle
- Sagwa – from Sagwa, an animated TV series
- Si – one part of the pair of cats from Lady and the Tramp
- Tao – the cat from The Incredible Journey
Names Inspired by Siamese-Owning Celebrities
Siamese cats are a highly sought-after breed with many stars on the big screen, keeping one or more as pets. If your favorite celebrity is on this list, you might consider naming your kitty after them.
- Clark – after Clark Gable, Gone With the Wind star
- Fred – after Fred Astaire, great popular music dancer of all time
- Grace – after Grace Kelly, American actress and Princess of Monaco
- James – after James Dean, cultural icon and star of Rebel Without a Cause
- Jimmy – after Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States
- Kesha – after Kesha, American singer and songwriter
- Lizzie – after Elizabeth Taylor, classic Hollywood cinema star
- Lucy – after Lucy Hayes, wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes
- Montgomery – after Elizabeth Montgomery, Bewitched star
- Monroe – after Marilyn Monroe, American film star and model
- Olivia – after Olivia Dehavilland, Gone With the Wind star
- Vivian – after Vivian Leigh, Gone With the Wind star
- Warhol – after Andy Warhol, renowned 20th century artist
- Zappa – after Frank Zappa, American musician and bandleader
Names Inspired by Mystical Things
Siamese cats could often be found in temples, where it was believed that they could provide spiritual protection, keeping the temples free of evil spirits. A mystical name is a great way to pay homage to this aspect of your cat’s past.
- Aslan
- Aura
- Bane
- Calypso
- Chakra
- Charm
- Circe (pronounced sir-see)
- Cosmic
- Cosmo
- Fauna
- Freya
- Gaia
- Hex
- Imp
- Jinx
- Juju
- Loki
- Medusa
- Mystic
- Mystique
- Oracle
- Orion
- Pixie
- Sage
- Selkie
- Specter
- Sprite
- Tarot
- Tricksy
Names Inspired by the Siamese’s’ Vocalness
One of the most endearing traits of the Siamese cat is how vocal they are. They make very unique and distinctive sounds that are almost melodic in nature. There are many names you can choose for your kitty that will act as a nod toward its love of being vocal, whether it be names that mean talkative or those inspired by chatty characters.
- Babbles
- Chatterbox
- Chirpy
- Donkey – from Shrek
- Dory – from Finding Nemo
- Julien – from Madagascar
- Kimmy – from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
- Maury – from the Maury talk show
- Mewlody
- Mewsy
- Miss Piggy – from The Muppet Show
- Olaf – from Frozen
- Pinkie Pie – from My Little Pony
- Pumbaa – from The Lion King
- Purrbox
- Skype
- Springer – from the Jerry Springer talk show
- Spongebob – from Spongebob Squarepants
- Squeaker
- Titus – from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
- Zazu – from The Lion King
- Zoom
Final Thoughts
We hope our exhaustive list of the best and most unique Siamese cat names has helped you create a shortlist of potential options for your new kitten. Remember, you don’t need to pick something right away, so give yourself some time to become acquainted with your pet before settling on the name it’ll have for its entire life.
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- 1 How to Name Your Siamese Cat
- 2 Names Inspired by Their Country of Origin
- 3 Names Inspired by Color
- 4 Names Inspired by the Siamese Blue Eyes
- 5 Names Inspired by Famous Siamese Cats
- 6 Names Inspired by Siamese-Owning Celebrities
- 7 Names Inspired by Mystical Things
- 8 Names Inspired by the Siamese’s’ Vocalness
- 9 Final Thoughts