64 Orange Cat Names (With Meanings)
Orange cats are known for being loud, friendly and a little chaotic. Their names usually come from food, fire, autumn and spices, and the list below covers all four.
Below are 64 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Orange Cat Names: the full list
- MarmaladeUnisex
Orange jam; a traditional name for orange cats
- SunnyUnisex
Bright and warm
- AmberFemale
Golden-orange fossil resin
- PumpkinUnisex
Round and orange; a Halloween favourite
- SaffronFemale
The world's most expensive spice, golden-orange
- RamenMale
Wavy noodles, like tabby stripes
- ToraMale
Japanese for tiger
- WhiskeyMale
Amber-coloured and strong
- ArchieMale
A cheerful old name
- CopperMale
A red-orange metal
- HoneyFemale
Golden and sweet
- KitsuneUnisex
Japanese for fox, a clever spirit in folklore
- RubyFemale
A deep red gem
- BriocheFemale
Soft, golden French bread
- CaramelUnisex
Golden-brown and sweet
- CinnamonFemale
Warm reddish-brown spice
- OyenMale
The Malaysian internet nickname for orange cats
- ToastUnisex
Warm, golden and found in the kitchen
- WafflesUnisex
Golden, with a grid pattern like a tabby coat
- TigerMale
The biggest striped cat of all
- AkiUnisex
Japanese for autumn
- CarrotUnisex
As orange as it gets
- ToffeeUnisex
A chewy golden-brown sweet
- ApolloMale
Greek god of the sun
- NuggetUnisex
A golden little chunk
- FoxyFemale
Red-orange and clever
- BiscuitUnisex
For the cat who "makes biscuits" by kneading blankets
- CroissantMale
For a cat that sleeps curled in a crescent
- SambalUnisex
Fiery chilli paste
- TangerineUnisex
A small bright-orange fruit
- SolMale
Latin for sun
- LeoMale
Latin for lion; also a constellation
- KimchiUnisex
Spicy Korean fermented cabbage
- JasperMale
A red-brown stone and a classic name
- ClementineFemale
A small sweet orange and a vintage name
- PancakeUnisex
For a cat that lies flat in every sunbeam
- GingerFemale
The classic name for an orange cat
- MangoUnisex
Bright tropical orange
- EmberFemale
A glowing coal; great for a tortoiseshell
- PaprikaFemale
Bright red-orange spice with a kick
- PhoenixUnisex
The firebird that rises again
- TempuraUnisex
Golden, light and crispy
- PennyFemale
Copper-coloured, like the coin
- MarsMale
Roman god of war and the red planet
- SatayMale
Grilled skewers with peanut sauce
- NachoMale
Orange, cheesy and "not yo" cat
- RustyMale
Rust-coloured
- VixenFemale
A female fox; clever and fierce
- TopazUnisex
A golden gem
- ApricotFemale
A soft pale-orange fruit
- GoldieFemale
Golden
- PeachesFemale
Soft, fuzzy and pale orange
- ButterUnisex
Soft, pale yellow and smooth
- ButterscotchUnisex
A golden sweet
- PoppyFemale
A bright red-orange flower
- RaMale
Egyptian sun god
- FinnMale
Short, friendly and bright
- PapayaFemale
A soft orange tropical fruit
- ShrimpUnisex
Small, pink-orange and curled
- AutumnFemale
The season of orange, brown and gold
- CheddarMale
Sharp orange cheese
- BlazeMale
A streak of fire
- MikanFemale
Japanese mandarin orange
- MapleFemale
Amber syrup and autumn leaves
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about orange cat names
What is a good name for an orange cat?
Finn, Topaz and Archie are three strong choices from this list. Finn: short, friendly and bright.
How many orange cat names are on this list?
There are 64 names: 20 male, 21 female and 23 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Cats respond best to short names with one or two syllables and a high-pitched ending, such as an "ee" sound. Wait a few days if you can. A cat's personality often suggests a better name than its coat colour does.