Few pop stars inspire pet names quite like Taylor Swift. Between her chart-topping songs, her iconic eras, and her three famous cats, she is basically a walking name generator for cat lovers.
Whether your kitten is a playful troublemaker like Benjamin Button, a regal diva like Olivia Benson, or a shy sweetheart like Meredith Grey, there is a Swiftie-inspired name that fits perfectly.
Below you will find 300 Taylor Swift cat names organized into 10 fun themes, from her real-life cats to song titles, lyrics, and eras. And if you love themed pet names, you will find plenty more ideas across thenameideas.com.
Her Famous Real-Life Cats
Start with the originals: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button, plus tribute names inspired by Taylor’s beloved trio.
- Meredith
- Olivia
- Benjamin
- Meredith Grey
- Olivia Benson
- Benjamin Button
- Mer
- Livvy
- Benji
- Cat Swift
- Swiftie Kitty
- Taylor’s Trio
- Purr Grey
- Purr Benson
- Button Boy
- Mer Purr
- Liv Purr
- Ben Purr
- Taylor’s Cat
- Swift Cat
- Kitten Swift
- Purrfect Taylor
- Meow Swift
- Whisker Swift
- Tailor Swift
- Swifty Whiskers
- Tay Cat
- T-Swizzle Kitty
- Purrlor Swift
- Meowlor Swift
Song Title-Inspired Cat Names
Turn your favorite tracks into the purr-fect cat name. These song titles work surprisingly well as pet names.
- Love Story
- Blank Space
- Shake It Off
- Cruel Summer
- Delicate
- Cardigan
- Willow
- Champagne Problems
- Anti-Hero
- Karma
- Lavender Haze
- Maroon
- Midnight Rain
- Bejeweled
- Mastermind
- Enchanted
- Red
- All Too Well
- Fearless
- Sparks Fly
- Mine
- Back To December
- Mean
- Story Of Us
- Our Song
- Teardrops
- Fifteen
- White Horse
- Tim McGraw
- Picture To Burn
Era-Inspired Cat Names
From her country debut to the glittering Eras Tour, each Taylor era has its own vibe. Pick a name that matches your cat’s aesthetic.
- Debut
- Fearless Era
- Speak Now
- Red Era
- Nineteen Eighty-Nine
- Reputation
- Lover
- Folklore
- Evermore
- Midnights
- Taylor’s Version
- Eras
- Eras Tour
- Swiftie Era
- Blonde Era
- Sparkle Era
- Snake Era
- Rainbow Era
- Cottagecore Era
- Midnight Era
- Glitter Era
- Diamond Era
- Pastel Era
- Cowboy Era
- Pop Era
- Country Era
- Indie Era
- Golden Era
- Platinum Era
- Vinyl Era
Lyric-Inspired Cat Names
Some of Taylor’s most beautiful words were never song titles. These lyric gems make elegant, meaningful cat names.
- Starlight
- Daylight
- Golden
- Ivy
- August
- Betty
- Dorothea
- James
- Exile
- Hoax
- Epiphany
- Peace
- Invisible String
- The One
- The Last Great American Dynasty
- My Tears Ricochet
- Illicit Affairs
- Mad Woman
- Mirrorball
- Seven
- This Is Me Trying
- Afterglow
- Miss Americana
- The Man
- Cornelia Street
- Death By A Thousand Cuts
- Paper Rings
- Gold Rush
- The Archer
- New Romantics
Swiftie Slang & Fandom Nicknames
Every fandom has its own language. These Swiftie nicknames and slang terms double as adorable cat names.
- Swiftie
- TayTay
- T-Swift
- Mother
- Tay
- Mother Taylor
- Blondie
- Queen Taylor
- Pop Queen
- Songbird
- Storyteller
- Ms Swift
- Miss Swift
- Taylor Nation
- Bestie Taylor
- Tay Tay Purr
- Purr Swift
- Whisker Tay
- Meowther
- Tay Mother
- Swiftie Cat
- Swiftie Kitten
- Taykitten
- Swiftkit
- Tayberry
- Swiftnut
- Taytot
- Taylo
- Taytay Boo
- Taypurr
Album-Inspired Cat Names
Each album is a whole world. Name your cat after the record that raised you.
- Debut Cat
- Fearless Cat
- Speak Now Cat
- Red Cat
- Reputation Cat
- Lover Cat
- Folklore Cat
- Evermore Cat
- Midnights Cat
- Taylor Swift Cat
- 1989 Cat
- TTPD Cat
- Poet Cat
- Department Cat
- Anthology Cat
- Vault Cat
- From The Vault
- Deluxe Cat
- Platinum Cat
- Gold Cat
- Vinyl Cat
- CD Cat
- Cassette Cat
- Streaming Cat
- Concert Cat
- Tour Cat
- Stadium Cat
- Arena Cat
- Backstage Cat
- Encore Cat
Names of Her Song Heroines & Muses
Taylor writes about unforgettable characters. Borrow a name from the muses and heroines in her songs.
- Rebekah
- William Bowery
- Joe
- Alwyn
- Jake
- Harry
- Calvin
- Tom
- John
- Taylor Lautner
- Conor
- Cory
- Sam
- Stephen
- Drew
- Tim
- Teardrops On My Guitar Guy
- Romeo
- Juliet
- Starlight Dancer
- Photograph Girl
- Wonderland Alice
- London Boy
- Paris Girl
- New York Kitty
- Los Angeles Cat
- Nashville Cat
- Rhode Island Cat
- Watch Hill Cat
- Cornelia Kitty
Cute Swiftie Girl Cat Names
Sweet, playful, and totally adorable — these feminine Swiftie names are made for pretty kitties. For more feminine inspiration, see our unique girl names and their meanings.
- Sprinkle
- Cupcake
- Muffin
- Peaches
- Daisy
- Lily
- Rosie
- Poppy
- Honey
- Sugar
- Cookie
- Biscuit
- Waffles
- Pancake
- Mochi
- Boba
- Jellybean
- Gummy
- Taffy
- Lollipop
- Marshmallow
- Sprinkles
- Twinkle
- Sparkle
- Glimmer
- Shimmer
- Glitter
- Dazzle
- Pixie
- Bubble
Bold Swiftie Boy Cat Names
Strong, cool, and confident names for the tomcats who rule the house.
- Maverick
- Ace
- Rex
- Thor
- Zeus
- Leo
- Max
- Rocky
- Duke
- King
- Prince
- Captain
- Major
- Scout
- Ranger
- Hunter
- Bandit
- Rebel
- Rogue
- Blaze
- Storm
- Thunder
- Lightning
- Dash
- Turbo
- Rocket
- Comet
- Astro
- Cosmo
- Orion
Rare & Fancy Swiftie Cat Names
Jewels, fabrics, and luxe finishes — these rare names are for cats with expensive taste.
- Opal
- Pearl
- Ruby
- Sapphire
- Emerald
- Diamond
- Onyx
- Jasper
- Topaz
- Amethyst
- Quartz
- Crystal
- Velvet
- Satin
- Silk
- Cashmere
- Chiffon
- Lace
- Ivory
- Ebony
- Alabaster
- Porcelain
- Marble
- Granite
- Slate
- Flint
- Sterling
- Chrome
- Copper
- Suede
What are the names of Taylor Swift’s cats?
Taylor Swift has three cats: Meredith Grey (named after the Grey’s Anatomy character), Olivia Benson (named after the Law & Order: SVU character), and Benjamin Button (named after the movie character). All three appear in the first section above.
What is the most popular Taylor Swift-inspired cat name?
Olivia and Meredith top the list, thanks to her famous cats. Song-inspired picks like Willow, Karma, and Betty are also hugely popular with Swiftie pet parents.
Can I name my cat after a Taylor Swift song?
Absolutely. Short titles like Willow, Karma, Ivy, and August work best as everyday names, while longer titles like All Too Well make fun full names for vet records.
What are good Taylor Swift names for male cats?
Benjamin is the classic pick, but bold options like Maverick, Reputation, James, and playful choices like Taypurr work great for boy cats.
Do Taylor Swift cat names suit any breed?
Yes. Whether you have a fluffy Ragdoll, a sleek Siamese, or a scrappy rescue, there is a Swiftie name in this list of 300 that will fit.
With 300 names across 10 themes, your cat is about to have the most iconic name on the block. Whether you go classic with Meredith or bold with Reputation, you cannot go wrong — and if you share your home with eight-legged friends too, our spider names list has you covered.
Whichever name you choose, say it out loud a few times first — the best cat names are the ones that make you smile every time you call them.
