Neko Atsume Tips: How To Rename Your Cats

Neko Atsume
Neko Atsume Screencap: Fionna Agomuoh

There are a host of tips and tricks for playing the Japanese cat collecting game, Neko Atsume, but did you know you can give your cats custom names? It is mind-blowingly simple to rename any of the 53 cats in the game. Here’s how.

How to rename your Neko Astume cats

  • Access your cat book
  • Select the cat you want to rename
  • Tap the screen to select the cat's current name
  • Change the cat’s name to whatever you’d like
  • Press okay
How to change cat names in Neko Atsume
How to change cat names in Neko Atsume Screencap: Fionna Agomuoh

Can I change the names back?

  • Of course! If you’d like to give your cats their original names, just follow the steps above. Hopefully you haven’t forgotten their original names. If so, check out a list here . Or, you can mix things up by giving them their original Japanese names .

Where can I download Neko Atsume?

  • Neko Atsume is available as a free to play game on iOS and Android.
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