Did you know that the right name can add a whole layer of personality to your feline friend?
The “Gangster” theme is a celebration of charisma, toughness, and the undeniable charm of our beloved feline friends.
From the silent grace of a lurking figure to the assertive dominance of a crime lord, we’ve compiled a selection of names that perfectly embody the diverse personalities of our cats.
Dive into our meticulously curated collection of captivating gangster cat names to find the perfect match that’ll turn your cat into a neighborhood legend.
Top Male Gangster Cat Names
The names below are our top picks for the male gangster cat names. Ideal for cats with boldness and a bit of mischief, these monikers highlight strong personalities and authority:
- Ammo
- Bandit
- Baron
- Boss
- Capone (gangster Al Capone)
- Chapo (drug lord El Chapo)
- Don
- Gangsta
- Gunner
- Killa
- Mafioso
- Magnum
- Nitro
- Pablo (drug kingpin Pablo Escobar)
- Pistol
- Rocco
- Scarface
Top Female Gangster Cat Names
This list brings together names that radiate strength and audacity. Suited for the queen of the household or a feline with an adventurous streak:
- Baroness
- Bella Noir
- Cobra
- Cyanide
- Electra / Elektra
- Enigma
- Femme Fatale
- Ivy-Ivy
- Lola Lace
- Miss Mischief
- Nightshade
- Pearl Pistol
- Scarlett
- Shady Lady
- Velvet Claw
- Vendetta
- Vixen (means “female fox”, signifies an ill-tempered woman)
Names Inspired by Gangster-Related Words
Focusing on terms and slang from the gangster era, these names reflect the gritty, intriguing world of mobsters:
- Assassin
- Bandit
- Boss
- Capo (Italian for “chief” or “head”)
- Cartel
- Cash
- Cigar
- Colt
- Cosa (short for “Cosa Nostra”, the Sicilian mafia)
- Criminal
- Dice
- Don (a title of respect, used for mafia bosses)
- Gang
- Gangster / Gangsta
- Godfather
- Gunner
- Heist
- Killer / Killa
- Kingpin
- Kumicho (the title for a Yakuza boss)
- Mafioso
- Mob / Mobster
- Omerta (after the mafia code of silence)
- Outlaw
- Ricochet
- Rogue
- Shotgun
- Sniper
- Snitch
- Tommy (evoking the image of the Tommy gun, a symbol of the gangster era)
- Triad (after the Chinese criminal organizations)
- Uzi (named after the compact submachine gun)
- Vegas (named for the city with historic organized crime connections)
- Vendetta
- Vice
- Whiskey
- Yakuza (Japanese organized crime syndicates)
Names Inspired by Gangster Nicknames
These names are a nod to the distinctive monikers that gangsters are known for. Each choice reflects a blend of charisma and notoriety, ideal for a cat with a memorable character:
- Baron / Baroness
- Blackjack
- Bones
- Fingers
- Killshot
- Knuckles
- Lucky
- Magnum
- Mumbles
- Razor
- Reaper
- Scarface
- Smokes
- The Barber
- The Butcher
- The Fox
- The Ghost
- The Shark
- The Snake
- Trigger / Trig
- Twitch
- Viper
- Zodiac
Names Inspired by Famous Gangsters
Drawing inspiration from the most infamous figures in the underworld, this category includes names that evoke images of legendary gangsters:
- Accardo (Chicago Outfit leader)
- Belle (from the “Bandit Queen”)
- Bonnie (of Bonnie and Clyde)
- Brasi (from “The Godfather”)
- Bugsy (Las Vegas figure Bugsy Siegel)
- Calamity (frontierswoman Calamity Jane)
- Capone (gangster Al Capone)
- Chapo (drug lord El Chapo)
- Clyde (of Bonnie and Clyde)
- Costello (politically influential Frank Costello)
- Dillinger (Depression-era bank robber)
- Falcone (from Carmine Falcone, fictional)
- Gambino (mob boss Carlo Gambino)
- Genovese (notorious mob boss Vito Genovese)
- Gotti (mob boss John Gotti)
- Jesse (outlaw Jesse James)
- Luciano (Lucky Luciano, organized crime father)
- Maranzano (first “boss of bosses”)
- Masseria (Genovese family boss Joe Masseria)
- Moran (Capone’s rival Bugs Moran)
- Morello (early NYC gangsters)
- Nitti (Capone’s right-hand man Frank Nitti)
- Pablo (drug kingpin Pablo Escobar)
- Pretty Boy (bank robber Floyd)
- Rothstein (kingpin Arnold Rothstein)
- Sonny (from “The Godfather”)
- Soprano (from “The Sopranos”)
- Torrio (Chicago Outfit builder)
- Vito (from “The Godfather”)
Tough Cat Names
Dedicated to the braver, bolder felines, this collection of names embodies strength and resilience. Ideal for a cat that stands its ground with confidence, each name exudes a robust character:
- Acid
- Ammo
- Blade
- Bolt
- Bullet
- Cobra
- Cyanide
- Dagger
- Diablo
- Diesel
- Draco
- Drago
- Fang
- Grinder
- Hawk
- Inferno
- Nitro
- Pistol
- Punch
- Razor
- Scar
- Spike
- Stitch
- Villain
- Viper
Funny Gangster Cat Names
Blending humor with the gangster theme, this set offers light-hearted yet cheeky names. It’s perfect for cats that not only have a mischievous side but also bring a smile to your face with their antics:
- Al Catpone
- Bonnie and Clawed
- Bootlegger Boop
- Bullettooth
- Catnip Corleone
- Don Meowleone
- Don Whiskerleon
- Fishy Luciano
- Gangster Whiskers
- Mafia Mittens
- Meow Capone
- Mittens Malone
- Purrface
- Scarclaws
- The Clawfather
- Tommy Paws
- Vito Catleone