What is a group of cats called?
A clowder
of cats
a clowdera glaringa pounce
| Animal | Cats |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Clowder, Glaring, Pounce |
| Baby name | Kitten |
💡 A group of kittens is a “kindle” or “litter.” Feral cats living together are sometimes called a colony.
FAQ
What is a group of cats called?
A group of cats is called a clowder. Other accepted terms include a glaring, a pounce.
Are there other names for a group of cats?
Yes — besides a “clowder,” you may see “glaring”, “pounce”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby cat called?
A baby cat is called a kitten.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
A crash
of rhinoceroses
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”