It can be summer all year long with the right attitude—and name.
Summertime is for sunshine, sandy toes (or paws), fruity drinks, and good vibes. It’s the season of freedom, beach days, naps in sunbeams, and adventures that start with the sunrise and end under starlit skies. And for those of us who carry summer in our hearts year-round, our feline friends should do the same. That’s why you’re here—for the purr-fect summer cat name.
What kind of cats get summer names? The sun-chasers. The nap-in-the-window-sill types. The ones who seem born to lounge poolside (whether they touch water or not). These are the breezy, playful, sometimes spicy personalities that bring sunshine into every room.
Whether your kitty is a beach bum, a heatwave diva, or a four-legged firecracker, we’ve got 127 summer cat names to match their vibe. Ready to give your feline a name as warm and wonderful as they are? Let’s go.
Best Male Summer Cat Names
Maybe your cat’s got surfer energy, or maybe he’s more of a hammock-and-lazy-days kind of dude. Either way, these names capture that laid-back, sunny-side-up spirit.
- August
- Azul
- Azur
- Aqua
- Anchor
- Blake
- Bahama
- Blue
- Coconut
- Captain
- Catfish
- Cruiser
- Dom
- Flip
- Leto
- Pier
- Pirate
- Sandy
- Shark
- Skye
- Shore
- Sunset
- Tywod (means “sand” in Welsh)
- Watermelon
- Zomer (means “summer” in Dutch)
Pro tip: A name like “Anchor” or “Cruiser” suits a relaxed boy with boat-like grace (or clumsiness—it still works).
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Summer Female Cat Names
She’s got Hot Girl Summer energy year-round. She knows how to strike a pose in the sunbeam and strut across the room like it’s a catwalk. These names are for the divas, the dreamers, and the ones who look amazing doing nothing.
- Aloha
- Bikini
- Catalina
- Corona
- Daisy
- Dahlia
- Dawn
- Hoku (Hawaiian for “star”)
- Honeybee
- Isle
- Kaia
- Lavender
- Lily
- Mara
- Marina
- Marigold
- Ocean
- Petunia
- Poppy
- Praia (Portuguese for “beach”)
- Sunrise
- Summer
- Sunflower
- Suvi (Finnish for “summer”)
- Tequila
- Villa
Cat fact: A name like “Marigold” or “Suvi” brings charm and originality—just like your stylish girl.
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Cool Summer Cat Names
Convertible top down. Sunglasses on. Ice cream in paw’s reach. These gender-neutral names bring the chill, the flair, and all the easy-breezy summer vibes your cat deserves.
- Arun
- Aurora
- Bay
- Beach
- Bee-bee
- Berry
- Birch
- Blaise
- Coral
- Dock
- Dune
- Eliana
- Goldie
- Helen
- Hottie
- Hurley
- Idalia
- Julian
- Julius
- July
- June
- Junebug
- Juniper
- Keegan
- Kyra
- Lake
- Laker
- Leo
- Lia
- Lilac
- Melon
- Nikko
- Peach
- River
- Rose
- Ruby
- Sailor
- Samson
- Selena
- Solange
- Wavey
- Zinnia
Why it works: Cool cats deserve names that don’t try too hard but sound effortlessly chill—like “Leo,” “Blaise,” or “Junebug.”
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‘Sunny’ Summer Cat Names
When we think of summer, we think of the sun. Bright, bold, and beaming. These names are inspired by the word sun in different languages. Whether your cat warms your lap or your whole life, one of these glowing names could be the perfect fit.
- Albanian: Dielli
- Bosnian: Sunce
- Corsican: Sole
- Czech: Slunce
- Dutch: Zon
- Esperanto: Sunon
- Finnish: Aurinko
- French: Soleil
- Frisian: Sinne
- German: Sonne
- Haitian Creole: Solèy
- Hausa: Sana
- Hawaiian: Lā
- Hindi: Calinda
- Indonesian: Matahari
- Irish: Ghrian
- Latin: Solis
- Latvian: Saule
- Malagasy: Masoandro
- Maltese: Xemx
- Polish: Słońce
- Scots Gaelic: Ghrian
- Shona: Zuva
- Slovak: Slnko
- Somali: Qoraxda
- Spanish: Sol
- Sundanese: Panonpoé
- Swahili: Jua
- Tagalog: Araw
- Turkish: Güneş
- Uzbek: Quyosh
- Vietnamese: Mặt Trời
- Welsh: Haul
- Zulu: Ilanga
Bonus tip: “Sol,” “Aurinko,” and “Xemx” are unique, beautiful names that’ll stand out at the vet’s office!
Wrapping It Up
Whether your cat is fiery like the sun or cool as an ocean breeze, the perfect name is out there—maybe even on this list. From tropical island vibes to mid-July afternoon naps, summer has a flavor. Your cat has one too. Pair them together, and you’ve got a name that radiates warmth, personality, and good vibes. Did you pick the perfect name from our 127 summer cat names? Now go on—grab a fruity drink, scratch your cat behind the ears, and pick a name that shines.
