Does your new orange ball of fur and claws need a name?
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best orange cat names. When a new cat or kitten is brought into a home, it is a time of excitement and new beginnings. A redhead or strawberry blonde cat can be yours if you have an orange or ginger cat in your family. The Tabby (likely the most popular) and Exotic Shorthair are just a few examples of cats with this striking red-flecked coat. A rainbow of colors can be found in the feline’s skin for a cat with orange and white fur.
Choosing a name for your cat is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a cat owner. It’s time to give your orange friend a name that best reflects their personality, appearance, or both! For copper-haired kittens, you can draw inspiration from nature, food, or even pop culture. When it comes to pet ownership, picking a name for your cat is one of the most rewarding aspects of the process. So if you are looking for orange cat names, you will find various options here, from cute and unique names to well-known ginger cats from movies and television to amusing kitten monikers.
BEST UNIQUE ORANGE CAT NAMES
Some of the best names for your ginger cat’s fiery coat can be found in this list of the best orange cat names.
- Quartz
- Saffy
- Scarlet
- Sherbet
- Sunflower
- Amarillo
- Clementine
- Autumn
- Cheetah
- Curry
- Marigold
- Marmite
- Nemo
- Persimmon
- Poppy
- Pumpkin
- Sunny
- Sunshine
- Orange
- Orangina
- Peach
- Cutie
- Butterscotch
- Carrot
- Carrot Top
- Alani (Hawaiian for orange tree)
- Cayenne
- Goldfish
- Amber
- Apricot
- Auburn
- Mango
- Maple
- Peaches
- Sweet Potato
- Tang
- Cinnamon
- Chestnut
- Goldie
- Honey
- Citrus
- Tangerine
- Tango
BADASS ORANGE CAT NAMES
Consider some of these unique names for your new fierce orange cat.
- Monarch (like Monarch Butterfly)
- Nevada
- Peaches
- Penny
- Fire
- Fireball
- Firecracker
- Firefighter
- Clay
- Sahara
- Scorch
- Rojo (Spanish for red)
- Tiger
- Tigress
- Flame
- Fox
- Fuego (Spanish for fire)
- Mimosa
- Phoenix
- Pumpkin
- Red
- Red Raider
- Garnet
- Ginger
- Copper
- Desert
- Ember
- Gingersnap
- Red Sox
- Ginger Spice
- Firefly
- Firefox
- Inferno
- Merida
- Rose
- Rosy
- Firestarter
- Firewall
- Ruby
- Rusty
- Copperfield
- Coral
- Crimson
- Saffron
- Ablaze
- Blaze
- Brick
- Chuck Norris
FAMOUS ORANGE CAT NAMES
You can draw inspiration from movies, television, and pop culture by looking to these orange cat names for ideas.
- Garfield (the famous comic book ginger cat)
- Orion (the orange and white cat from “Men In Black” Film)
- Puss in Boots (the sword-swinging cat from the “Shrek” films)
- Simba (the protagonist of “The Lion King)
- Dinah (the little pet kitten from “Alice and Wonderland”)
- Rajah (Jasmin’s pet tiger from “Aladdin”)
- Shere Kahn (the tiger antagonist from “The Jungle Book”)
- Hobbes (the ginger kitty from the comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes”)
- Crookshanks (Hermione Granger’s pet cat from “Harry Potter)
- Toulouse (from “The Aristocats”)
- Tony (as in the cereal box mascot for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes breakfast cereal)
- Goose (The cat from “Captain Marvel” movie)
- Nala (the female lion from “The Lion King)
- Oliver (The main protagonist of the Disney movie “Oliver & Company”)
- Thomas O’Malley (from “The Aristocats”)
- Tigger (the bouncing tiger from Winnie the Pooh”)
- Aslan (the talking lion from “The Chronicles of Narnia)
- Brian (the cartoon cat from “Top Cat)
MALE ORANGE AND GINGER CAT NAMES
Consider giving your male cat one of these ginger-inspired names.
- Prince Harry
- Archie
- Chester
- Heathcliff
- Weasley
- Willie Nelson
- Axl Rose
- Tom Hiddleston
- Quasimido
- Raggedy Andy
- Ossie
- Peter Pan
- Chuckie Finster from “The Rugrats”
- Conan O’Brien
- Damian Lewis
- Ed Sheeran
- Alan Tudyk
- Apollo
- Eddie Redmayne
- Eric Stoltz
- Mario Batalli
- Michael Fassbender
- Opie
- Rufus
- Ernie
- Ewan McGregor
- Blake Griffin
- Yosemite Sam
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson
- Kenneth Branagh
- Kennedy
- Rupert Grint
- Seth Green
- Shaun White
- Sid
- Tin Tin
- Ron Howard
- Ron Weasley
FEMALE ORANGE AND GINGER CAT NAMES
Name your female cat after one of these well-known redheads.
- Karen Gillan
- Kate Mara
- Kate Walsh
- Kathy Griffin
- Black Widow
- Bryce Dallas Howard
- Sophie Turner
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Susan Sarandon
- Tabbytha
- Tabitha
- Buttercup
- Magenta
- Marcia Cross
- Mary Jane Watson
- Maureen O’Hara
- Miranda Hobbs
- Molly Ringwald
- Ms. Frizzle from “The Magic School Bus”
- Naomi Judd
- Pebbles Flintstone
- Pepper Ann
- Pippi Longstocking
- Poppy
- Queen Elizabeth
- Raggedy Ann
- Reba McEntire
- Amy Adams
- Anastasia
- Annie
- Ann Margaret
- Ariel
- Bella Thorne
- Bernadette Peters
- Bette Midler
- Ribbons
- Rose Leslie
- Sansa Stark
- Satine
- Scarlet Witch
- Scully
- Sharon Osbourne
- Shirley MacLaine
- Wilma Flintstone
- Winnie
- Wynonna Judd
- Christina Hendricks
- Cynthia Nixon
- Kim Possible
- Ladybug
- Lana Del Rey
- Adele
- Alyson Hannigan
- Amber Rose
- Daphne
- Debra Messing
- Ellie Kemper
- Emma Stone
- Fergie
- Fiona (Princess Fiona from Shrek)
- Gem
- Grace Adler
- Isla Fisher
- Jessica Chastain
- Jessica Rabbit
- Julia Roberts
- Julianne Moore
- Lindsey Lohan
- Lois Griffin
- Lucille Ball
- Lucy
FUNNY ORANGE CAT NAMES
Find funny orange cat names that will put a smile on your face.
- Nacho
- Nutmeg
- Orange Soda
- Papaya
- Peach Cobbler
- Peachy
- OJ
- Cantaloupe
- Cheese
- Sunny D
- Tobasco
- Velveeta
- Whiskey
- Cheeto
- Fanta
- Frito
- Jack O Lantern
- Julius
- Kumquat
- Macaroni
- Mai Tai
- Pumpkin Pudding
- Pumpkin Spice
- Punkin
- Sangria
- Marmalade
- Pomegranate
- Pumpkin Pie
- Chili
- Fajita
- Creamsicle
- Colby Jack
- Colonel Mustard
- Dorito
- Elmo
- Squash
- Strawberry
- Cherry
- Cherry Pie
FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
WHAT ARE ORANGE FEMALE CATS CALLED?
If you search for “orange cats,” you’ll find nothing but tabbies. They’re still there, no matter how faint their markings are. There are some orange tabbies, but not all tabbies are orange.
WHY ARE GINGER CATS SO SPECIAL?
Ginger cats have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness and laid-back behavior. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley found that cat lovers are more likely to associate orange cats with their personalities than white or tortoiseshell ones. Historically, people associated ginger cats with friendliness, whereas tortoiseshell and white cats were thought more stoic.
ARE GINGER CATS LAZY?
Yes. In general, they are low-energy. Cats generally aren’t known for their boundless energy or need for constant exercise, but the orange tabby cat seems to make a point of it. Many owners of orange tabbies are willing to admit that their cats are lazy.
WHAT COLOR EYES DO ORANGE CATS USUALLY HAVE?
The eyes of orange tabbies are typically gold or green in color.
IS THERE A NAME FOR AN ORANGE CAT?
Names for orange cats can be based on their color or well-known cartoon and television characters with orange coats. Listed below are orange cat names that we hope will inspire you. Tiger Lily Cosmos Poppy Zinnea Lantana Tulip Buttercup Sunshine Goldfish Honey Butterscotch Mai Tai Pumpkin Pie Angel Marmalade Clementine Dorito Fanta Sweet pot Alani (a name for orange, as in the fruit) Kelani (from the heavens) Meli (honey) Kaipo (sweetheart) Keanu (the breeze) Nani (beautiful) Hoku (star) Akamai (intelligent) Inoki (devoted) Pineki (peanut) Pepper Potts
