Gingers rule! From the lasagna-loving orange cartoon cat Garfield to Calvin’s imaginary tiger sidekick, Hobbes, orange cats hold a special place in the hearts of cat lovers. Long-haired or short-haired, deep red to peachy orange with white highlights, these kitties are simply adorable.
Your new cat is part of the family, and finding unique orange cat names doesn’t have to be difficult. Consider their personality when choosing a cat name. Your interests and favorites may also play a part. Cat owners have chosen funny cat names or names of favorite characters, musicians, sports figures, and foods. Go ahead and name your ginger cat “Gingersnap” or “Ed Sheeran” if it makes you smile.
We’ve compiled a list of good orange cat names to give you some inspiration for what to call your new ginger cat, but first, some interesting info about gingers.
Top 100 Most Popular Orange Cat Names
You’re searching for a fun and fitting name for your new buddy. Whether they are a girl or boy, these are the most popular orange cat names on our list.
| Female orange cat names | Male orange cat names |
| Ginger | Milo |
| Lily | Leo |
| Sunny | Oliver |
| Nala | Simba |
| Peaches | Charlie |
| Cleo | Max |
| Callie | Jasper |
| Amber | Ollie |
| Lola | Oscar |
| Mia | Binx |
| Stella | Finn |
| Daisy | Pumpkin |
| Apricot | Felix |
| Autumn | Toby |
| Sophie | Buddy |
| Rosie | Theo |
| Buttercup | Gus |
| Poppy | Louie |
| Millie | Winston |
| Gracie | Simon |
| Phoebe | Henry |
| Mimi | Teddy |
| Candy Corn | Blu |
| Lulu | Dexter |
| Minnie | Goose |
| Ivy | Romeo |
| Ruby | Ziggy |
| Maggie | Cosmo |
| Pumpkin Spice | Gizmo |
| Piper | Lucky |
| Winnie | Sam |
| Penelope | Sammy |
| Maya | Jax |
| Missy | Merlin |
| Sasha | Boots |
| Misty | Chester |
| Izzy | Beau |
| Boo | Ash |
| Baby | Frank |
| Zelda | Benny |
| Sadie | Momo |
| Fiona | Percy |
| Mila | Tabasco |
| Gigi | Bandit |
| Sable | Bruce |
| Kiwi | Remi |
| Suki | Walter |
| Mittens | Otis |
| Nina | Ozzy |
| Alani | Ron Weasley |
Top 25 Clever or Funny Names for Orange Cats
This ginger tabby was is named “Smudge” because of the tiny bit of black fur on his chest. Photo courtesy of Susan Wyatt
Can you stick with the easy orange cat names of Garfield and Ginger? Sure, but there are plenty of unique cat names and other options that refer to that vibrant red fur, too. Feel free to get creative!
- Blaze
- Marmalade
- Poppy
- Morris
- Squash
- Tigger
- Sweet Potato
- Nemo
- Carrot
- Orangina
- Banana
- Tang
- Amaretto
- Gouda
- Turkey
- Chips
- Saffron
- Cayenne
- Siracha
- Loaf
- Poutine
- Almond
- Clownfish
- Rye
- Chili
Fun With Food Names
Food and food-related names are always fun and downright adorable. Here are our top 26 yummy names.
- Pepper
- Mochi
- Pumpkin
- Bean
- Peaches
- Ginger
- Toffee
- Dorito
- Peanut
- Sushi
- Cheese
- Honey
- Biscuit
- Muffin
- Maple
- Mac
- Cheeto
- Cinnamon
- Taco
- Cheddar
- Toast
- Nacho
- Chip
- Mango
- Waffles
- Chicken
10 Famous Orange Cat Names
Bruce knows how to relax. Photo used with permission courtesy of Sandra Daniloff
Orange cats show up everywhere in pop culture. Here are just a few famous cats and kittens who’ve sported a red coat.
- Garfield: The couch potato tabby from Jim Davis’s comic strip “Garfield” tops the list of famous orange kitties.
- Morris: Morris starred in 50 commercials for 9Lives cat food.
- Hobbes: In the comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes,” Hobbes is a tiger who is young Calvin’s imaginary friend.
- Crookshanks: In the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling, Crookshanks is the half-Kneazle cat owned by Hermione Granger.
- Heathcliff: Comic strip cat Heathcliff is a sassy tabby who had a tough beginning but was adopted into a loving home.
- Skidmark: In the series “Fear the Walking Dead,” Skidmark is the companion of Daniel Salazar.
- Milo: Milo and his pug sidekick Otis star in the children’s film “The Adventures of Milo and Otis.”
- Goose: Goose stars in the Captain Marvel comic book series and the 2019 film.
- Puss in Boots: Also known as Puss, he is the sidekick of Shrek in the popular film series.
Strong, Brave and Badass Names For Orange Cats
For a name that conveys strength and courage, or is simply badass, check out the following ideas.
- Blaze
- Mars
- Maverick
- Rex
- Titan
- Nala
- Cleo
- Cleopatra
- Bravo
- Spark
- Thor
- Jagger
- Rocket
- Zara
- Rebel
- Phoenix
- Flash
- Bravo
- Saber
- Flame
- Athena
Top 25 Mythical and Astrology-Related Names for Ginger Cats
Grendel found himself in a precarious position. Photo used with permission courtesy of Canopy Cat Rescue
For a name with mythical or astrology influences, check out the following supernatural and celestial ideas.
- Loki
- Apollo
- Athena
- Thor
- Zeus
- Artemis
- Juno
- Odin
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Minerva
- Hades
- Isis
- Mars
- Pandora
- Freyja
- Hermes
- Paris
- Neptune
- Osiris
- Hera
- Hector
- Aphrodite
- Cosmo
- Orion
Photo courtesy of Susan Wyatt
8 Irish Names for Orange Cats
Red hair is a classic Irish trait, and so it only makes sense to choose an Irish name for your orange cat. All of these names have a meaning in Irish Gaelic related to red, red hair, or fire.
- Clancy
- Flannery
- Flynn
- Keegan
- Roisin (a girl’s name pronounced “Ro-sheen”)
- Rooney
- Rohan
- Rory
Orange and White Cat Names
Vinny has white paws and chest and the common freckled nose. Photo courtesy of Susan Wyatt
Some ginger cats are bi-color. They have an orange tabby pattern with large patches of white. Many have a white “bib” and white paws.
- Creamsicle
- Peaches
- Marigold
- Mango
- Taffy
- Sherbet
- Peaches and Cream
- Coral
- Butterscotch
- Tulip
- Zinnia
- Begonia
Black and Orange Cat Names
Polly is a sweet, deaf Tortie who is beloved by her parents. Photo used with permission courtesy of Sarah Watson
Black and orange cats, also known as tortoiseshell cats, have a coat with a random pattern of black and red or orange. Only about 1 in 3000 torties is a male! Here are some ideas for names for these feisty girls:
- Spice
- Saffron
- Chai
- Poppy
- Marigold
- Lily
- Daisy
- Cinnamon
- Sassy
- Pepper
- Chili
- Zinnia
More Fun and Fabulous Names for Orange Cats
Orange cat names don’t just have to be color or magic-related. You can also be inspired by irony, your cat’s personality, and your general love for pop culture. Here are more orange cat name inspirations.
| Music | TV & Movie | Sports | Celebrity | Noble, Luxury, Classic |
| Sebastian | Mickey | Jack | Jojo | Sir William (of Orange) |
| Elvis | Patrick | Penny | Lucy | George |
| Billie | Margo | Tiger | Paris | Archie |
| Willie | Crookshanks | Frankie | Wolf | Harry |
| James | Sonic | Cookie | Bob | Prince |
| Summer | Elio | Rocky | Andy | Charlotte |
| Nelly | Joker | Bear | Bieber | Louis |
| Nelson | Eowyn | Moose | Jaime | Lady |
| Taylor | Elphaba | Angel | Ed | Lili |
| Mozart | Harley Quinn | Cooper | Ray | Lizzie |
| Steven | Godzilla | Nugget | Tom | Queenie |
| Ludwig | Tashi | Raven | Johnny | Diana |
| Tyler | Wolverine | Kevin | Conan | Queen |
| Cardi | Garfield | Tucker | Doja | Kate |
| Beethoven | Gru | Riley | Otto | Elizabeth |
| Donna | Art | Jackson | Amber | Megan |
| Bach | Glinda | Birdie | Olivia | Jubilee |
| Zombie | Fiyero | Ace | Michi | Lilibet |
| Beyonce | King Kong | Lenny | Tommy | Windsor |
| Nipsey | Rohan | Steve | Jlo | Spare |
| Ciara | Kung Fu | Hunter | Ella | Hermes |
| Rob | Toulouse | Indy | Lindsay | Victoria |
| Styles | Ulysses | Sandy | Rupert | Reginald |
Fun Facts About Orange Cats
All gingers are tabbies, and they are found in a variety of breeds, including Ragdoll, Manx, Maine Coon, British Shorthair and more. Here are more interesting orange cat facts:
- Toms dominate: Only one in five is a female. The orange-colored fur is associated with a sex-linked gene, where the X chromosome plays a role in determining the coat color.
- Tabby stripes: They sport tabby markings and the classic “M” on their forehead.
- Friendly fluffs: They are known to be friendly and affectionate and may even be described as “dog-like” because of their devotion to their humans.
- Redhead humans: Their coloring comes from a pigment called pheomelanin, which is the same pigment that gives humans red hair, hence, the term “ginger.”
- Freckled noses: They often have black freckles on their nose or gums. Called lentigo, it’s a harmless genetic condition found in orange or calico cats.
- Talkative tabbies: They are also known to be talkative and downright chatty.
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Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their cats. We have a passion for all things cat names and love helping pet parents pick their kitty’s perfect name. For more than a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
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