13 Top Science Cat Names

for Your Clever Kitty

Sciency, geeky and nerdy names don’t just have to be about your cat though.

Perhaps you’ve got a wild fascination with astrology, physics, geology, or molecular biology. All the better to pay ode to a scientist’s best discovery.

The best scientific names for cats have been based on the most influential scientists. All of these minds are creative and brilliant and totally deserve to inspire the name for your furry feline.

Ivan Pavlov is best known for his psychological findings, and he arrived at his discovery with the help of a couple of furry friends.

Pavlov

The name Sagan inspires other space-related names for your scientist cat: Mars, Pluto, Luna, Star, and Comet, to name a few.

Sagan

If you’re looking for intelligent cat names for your furry genius that likes to climb things and knock things over, this one has to be at the top of your list.

Newton

You’ll notice in your search for science cat names, girl names are a little harder to come by. Luckily, this one’s got a lovely ring to it and a strong meaning.

Lovelace

Darwin is the perfect scientific cat name for kitties who love to roam around the neighborhood, meet new animals, and try to get their claws on the sought-after finch.

Darwin

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