If you’re bringing home a cat in June, July or August, why not consider summer-themed cat names? Summer is a great time to adopt a cat—with the kids home from school and summer vacation hours ready and waiting, the entire family will have plenty of time to bond with your new pet.

When thinking about what to name your new feline companion, draw some inspiration from the season. Are you looking for male cat names or female cat names? Water-inspired cat names or fun and distinctive summer cat names? Like an endless summer, the list of summer cat names nearly limitless. Whether you like mainstream cat names or more quirky cat names, you have many summer-themed cat names to choose from. Take a peek at this list of our favorite summer cat names.

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Top Summer Cat Names

Check out some of our favorite summer cat names that work for kitties of all ages, coat types, colors, breeds, and mixes: 

• August
• Buoy 
• Catalina
• Firefly
• June
• Kai
• Ladybug
• Leo
• Liberty
• Ocean
• Peach
• Peridot 
• Splash 
• Summer
• Sunny
• Sunshine
• Wave
  

Female Summer Cat Names

If you’re looking for a summery name with a feminine flair, think about the names of summer months, the names of flowers (especially those that bloom in summertime), summer birthstones like rubies and pearls, summer vacation destinations, and more.

• Bahama
• Catalina
• Bee
• Begonia
• Berry
• Butterfly
• Capri
• Dahlia
• Dragonfly
• Firecracker
• Firework
• Firefly
• Flower
• Goldie
• Hibiscus
• Jasmine
• June
• June Bug
• July
• Ladybug
• Lavender
• Liberty 
• Lily
• Maize
• Marigold
• Peach
• Pearl
• Peony
• Peridot
• Petunia
• Pinwheel
• Poppy
• Popsicle
• Rose
• Rosie
• Ruby
• Skye
• Snow Cone
• Sparkler
• Star
• Sunflower
• Watermelon
  

Male Summer Cat Names

These about male summer cat names suggest summer adventure in the great outdoors, perfect for your kitty who loves to explore.

• Ahoy
• August (Auggie)
• Blue
• Buoy
• Camper
• Fisher
• Forrest
• Hunter
• Kai
• Lake
• Leo
• Orion
• Pirate
• River
• Sailor
• Sonny
• Stormy
  

Sun-Inspired Cat Names

What says summer more than a little warmth and sunshine? These bright and shimmery sun-inspired names are perfect for any cat or kitten.

• Aurora
• Dawn
• Ray
• Shimmer
• Sparkle
• Summer
• Sunbeam
• Sunset
• Sunshine
• Sunny
• Twilight
• Twinkle                                             

Water-Inspired Cat Names

Most cats are notorious for their dislike of water, but that doesn’t mean that water-inspired cat names are off limits. Summery names with ocean, lake, or river themes are a perfect fit for any cat, whether or not your cat appreciates the cooling benefits of water.

• Anchor
• Aqua
• Azul
• Azure
• Beach
• Bikini
• Bimini
• Blue
• Breeze
• Captain
• Clam
• Coral
• Crab
• Dolphin
• Dune
• Flip Flop
• Jellyfish
• Kelp
• Lobster
• Marina
• Ocean
• Oyster
• Pacific 
• Reef
• Salty
• Sandbar
• Sand Dollar
• Sandy
• Sea
• Seagull
• Seal
• Seashell
• Shark
• Shore
• Shrimp
• Snorkel
• Splash
• Starfish
• Wave