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Cats may find themselves with three legs for any number of reasons. Some have them removed due to injury or illness, and a rare few are simply born this way. Fortunately, the prognosis for three-legged cats is terrific! Most cats adapt very well to having a missing limb.
Special cats like these deserve special names. I’ve gathered a list of 100 unique cat names for you to try out. Some of them poke a little fun at a three-legged cat’s clumsiness, even though most can get around great.
Peggy – After a pirate with a “peg leg.”
Wobble – For cats that sway a bit on their feet.
Hopper – After the way your cat walks.
Froggy – Similar to hopper, you could name your cat after a frog.
Skippy – Cats with three legs might seem like they’re skipping.
Stumpy – After their missing leg.
Tipsy – A cat that has just lost their leg might stumble but usually adapt quickly.
Nemo – A fish with a missing fin from the movie Finding Nemo.
Trike – A tricycle.
Flipflop – You can break this name in half as well if you want something shorter.
Pogo – After a pogo stick.
Dizzy – A cat that stumbles might appear a bit dizzy.
Topple – Cats might fall a bit after an amputation, especially while the anesthetic or pain medications are still in their system.
Tripaw – A cat with three paws.
Tripp – For kittens that trip over their own feet.
Speedy – For cats that are still fast on their feet.
Cat Names Related to the Number Three
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These names directly reference your cat having three legs. We’ve included plenty of girl and boy cat names here.
Trinity – A group of three people or things.
Tripod – A camera holder with three legs.
Triplet – When three babies are born at once.
Tic Tac Toe – This cat has three in a row—they always win!
Neo – Neapolitan ice cream has three flavors in one container.
Trilogy – Three books or movies in the same series.
Trio – A group of three.
Triangle – A shape with three sides.
Tres – “Three” in Spanish.
Mittsu – “Three” in Japanese.
Clover – Most clovers have three leaves.
Musketeer – After the Three Musketeers.
Bear – After Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Stooge – After The Three Stooges.
Piggy – From the children’s story, The Three Little Pigs.
Cerberus – A three-headed dog in Greek mythology.
Charm – The third leg’s the charm.
Gamma – The third letter of the Greek alphabet.
Trois – “Three” in French.
Tressa – A Cornish name that means “third.”
Triana – This name means “three rivers.”
Almelon – For the cat who is now treated like royalty—this name means “third king.”
Geryon – A Greek name that means “three.”
Irune – A Spanish name that means “trinity.”
Kenzo – A Japanese name that can mean “three” but also “healthy” and “wise.”
Drei – The German word for “three.”
Trey – A name that means “three” or “third.”
Tripur – An Indian name that refers to the combining of three towns or cities.
Amphitrite – This Greek name means “the surrounding third.”
Tertia – A Latin name meaning “third.”
Tertius – A variant of Tertia.
Terza – “Third” in Italian.
Cat Names That Draw Attention to Their Legs
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These names don’t reference your cat having three legs, but do bring someone’s attention to their legs or paws upon hearing them.
Feeties – For the cat with the sweetest feet.
Beans – After their toe beans, of course.
Leggy – This can also be a silly name since your cat does have one less leg than they did before.
Tootsie – This name means “feet.”
Paws – After a cat’s feet.
Nike – A Greek name that means “victory” and also a well-known brand of shoes.
Keds – A sneaker brand.
Kicks – Slang for “shoes.”
Puma – A shoe brand named after a wild cat (also known as a cougar or panther).
Vans – One more shoe brand for you to choose from.
Cat Names That Mean Strength and Perseverance
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Cats with three legs have to have resilience to survive their injuries and amputation. These names pay homage to that perseverance. Some of them reference their luck at finding a home with you as well.
Hope – The future looks brighter from here!
Chance – By adopting your new cat, you’ve given them a chance.
Faith – Having hope for the future is a powerful thing.
Grace – Cats are very graceful animals.
Lucky – This name shows your confidence that your cat’s luck will turn around.
Spirit – For a cat that is always in good spirits.
Trooper – For one that has endured a lot of hardship but made it through.
Courage – For a cat with true bravery.
Miracle – Some cats go through such rough times, it’s a miracle they made it through.
Mystery – We often don’t know what’s happened in a rescue’s past and can only wonder.
Freedom – For a cat that has just been given a new lease on life.
Alessia – This pretty name means “warrior.”
Angus – In Celtic mythology, Angus was the god of strength.
Storm – For a cat that has weathered a storm.
Nina – This name can mean “little girl” but can also mean “fire.”
Savvy – For cats with clever minds.
Victory – They’ve won the battle and have a forever home now.
Armstrong – When a cat loses a limb, the others become stronger as a result.
Boris – This name can mean “wolf” or “snow leopard,” which are both fierce animals.
Cairo – An Arabic name that means “strong.”
Ferris – “Strong man.”
Fort – A French name that means “strong.”
Millie – “Gentle strength” is such a lovely meaning for this name.
Monte – A Latin name that means “mountain.”
Simba – After the protagonist of The Lion King.
Bellatrix – This pretty name means “warrior.”
Champion – For a cat that has won at life.
Clancy – An Irish name that means “red-haired warrior.”
Covy – Another Irish name, this time meaning “victorious.”
Dante – An Italian name that means “endurance.”
Herman – A German name that means “warrior.”
Lou – This French name means “famous warrior.”
Louie – A variant of Lou.
Luigi – An Italian name that means “warrior.”
Marcel – This sweet Latin name means “little warrior.”
Murphy – An Irish name with the meaning “sea warrior.”
Oscar – “Champion warrior.”
Sacha – A French name that means “defending warrior.”
Tori – Short for “victory.”
Vicky – Another play on the word “victory.”
Viktor – Someone who wins a great battle.
Ziggy – A German name that means “victorious.”
That completes our list of three-legged cat names. We hope you’ve found some name inspiration here and maybe even picked out the perfect name for your new cat.
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About Katelynn Sobus
Katelynn is a freelance pet content writer who has written a variety of pet articles, including breed portfolios and care guides. She uses her experience as a lifelong pet owner to write expert content about cats, dogs, and small pets.
