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White paws are distinct feline markings that many people love to celebrate when naming their new pet. I’ve chosen 75 special names for cats with white paws, from sneaker names to character names. I hope you find a lovely name on this list for your new kitten or cat with white paws.
Names That Reference Your Cat’s White Paws
These names directly draw attention to your cat’s beautiful white paws. I’ve included plenty of clothing names, including popular shoe brands.
Socks – A classic—these cats look like they’re wearing socks on their paws.
Mittens – Or a pair of white mittens.
Boots – Another popular name for cats with white paws.
Booties – A cute variation of Boots.
Kicks – Slang for sneakers.
Glover – Like they’re wearing little gloves.
Stockings – For cats with a lot of white on their legs.
Cardini – A magician who wore white gloves.
Magic – To reference magicians, who often wear gloves.
Puma – A brand of sneakers.
Snowshoe – Like they’re wearing shoes made of snow.
Spats – Vintage shoes.
Beans – As in “toe beans,” this name points toward your cat’s feet in a less obvious way.
Toes – Perfect for cats with only a bit of white on their feet.
Dipper – Like they’ve been dipped in white paint.
Pretzel – Pretzels are sometimes dipped in white chocolate.
Frostbite – Perfect for winter-loving families.
Butler – Butlers often wear white gloves.
Nike – A shoe brand that is most famously known for its sneakers.
Vans – A company that makes skateboarding shoes.
Gucci – A luxury fashion brand that makes shoes.
Creps – U.K. slang for sneakers.
Doctor – Doctors often wear gloves when seeing patients.
Maestro – Another profession that dons white gloves.
Tootsy – This name means “feet.”
Paws – A very simple name that says, “Look at my cat’s cute paws!”
Sneaks – Short for sneakers.
Cotton Paws – To describe their feet.
Mozzarella – Like a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Biscuit – Cats “make biscuits” with their paws.
Character Names for Cats With White Paws
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These names are a bit more subtle but still directly reference your cat’s paws by naming them after characters with white paws or gloves.
Knuckles – From Sonic the Hedgehog video games.
Lola – Many characters from The Looney Tunes wear white gloves, including Lola the rabbit.
Ella – As in Cinderella—because princesses wear white gloves too.
Marvin – After Marvin the Martian from The Looney Tunes.
Mickey – The famous Mickey Mouse wears white gloves as well.
Minnie – Of course Minnie Mouse does too.
Mario – Mario from the Nintendo games completes his look with a pair of white gloves.
Figaro – This is the name of the cat from Pinocchio, who is black with white paws.
Jeeves – A popular butler’s name in media.
Gadget – After Inspector Gadget and his white gloves.
Goofy – After Goofy the dog from Mickey Mouse & Friends.
Elsa – Elsa’s white gloves help her to conceal her magical powers in the film Frozen.
Tom – The gray cat with white paws from the cartoon Tom and Jerry.
Bugs – Lastly, Bugs Bunny is another The Looney Tunes character with gloves.
Names for Black Cats With White Paws
These names are perfect for tuxedo cats with white paws:
Tuxie – Alludes to other markings your cat might have, rather than their feet.
Bowtie – As in the bowtie on a tux.
Bowie – A sweet alternative or nickname for Bowtie.
Penguin – Penguins have very similar coloring to tuxedo cats.
Emperor – A type of penguin.
Checkers – To compliment their black and white coloring.
Domino – For a black and white cat that loves to knock things over.
Orca – Orca whales are white and black.
Panda – Another animal name that sticks to the color scheme.
Puffin – Black and white birds.
Names for Orange Cats With White Paws
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Does your orange kitten have white paws? These names reference their orange coloring with some that allude to the paws as well.
Latte – Lattes are a brown-orange color with white foam on the surface.
Tails – Tails from Sonic the Hedgehog is orange with white gloves.
Hobbes – A tiger with white paws from the comic Calvin and Hobbes.
Tiger – After their orange coat.
Creamsicle – For your sweet treat of a cat.
Butterscotch – Orange candies.
Marmalade – An orange jam made from citrus fruits.
Marigold – Beautiful flowers that come in orange and yellow.
Curry – An Asian dish that’s often orange in color.
Peaches – One of the cutest food names for cats!
Lily – This is one of the most popular cat names, for good reason.
Autumn – The autumn season is full of the color orange!
Topaz – A gemstone that’s associated with bringing wealth.
Honey – A sweet golden food made by bees.
Names for Calico Cats With White Paws
Lastly, here are some adorable names for calico cats who happen to have white paws. Did you know calicos are almost always female? We only have gender-neutral or girl-cat names on this list.
Patches – For their patches of different-colored fur.
Dotty – This feminine name also points to the many colors in your calico’s coat.
Marble – A swirl of different colors.
Spot – After their many spots.
Splash – Some calicos appear to have splashes of color on their fur, like someone threw paint at a canvas.
Dapple – For their dappled coloring.
Penny – Calicos are sometimes known as “money cats” who bring good luck.
Which name will you give your white-pawed cat? Whether you’re looking for male cat names or female names, I hope you’ve found an adorable 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.
