It can be summer all year long with the right attitude—and name.

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Summertime is for fun, freedom, breaks from school, vacations to the beach, and bright, happy colors. Some of us embody those feelings all year round, and the same goes for kitties—which is why we need summer cat names.

What kind of cats are we looking for? They’re happy, outgoing, and just seem to make the room brighter every time they’re there. They like to lay in the sun; they wear sunglasses; and they’ll even dip a toe into the pool every so often. (OK, maybe that last one is a bit of a stretch.) Same goes for the cats who watch baseball or enjoy a nice vacation.

If your furry pal makes life a beach, that’s where this list comes in. Below you’re going to find dozens of the warmest, brightest, and happiest names we could come up with. Surely, one of them is bound to be perfect for your own sunny friend who enjoys the sand between their toes. Happy hunting!

Best Male Summer Cat Names

Maybe your cat is a little surfer dude, or maybe he’s just a lover of a nice sunny patch for snoozing. But whether he’s orange, tabby or white as zinc oxide sunscreen, he’s sure to love a nice, summery name to help catch his easygoing, “hang loose” vibe. Here are some male summer cat names to do just that.