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The Best Orange Cat Names For Your Ginger Feline

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The Best Orange Cat Names For Your Ginger Feline

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By Liz Coleman

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Here at Rover.com, we are obsessed with pet names. Every year we release data on the top dog names in Canada, but this year we wanted to do things differently. Curious about what name rankings for cats looked like, we dug into our huge database of pet names to reveal the most popular cat names of 2019. But we didn’t stop there!

Inspired by all the creative and unique names in our database, we decided to round up the very best orange cat names across the country. Looking for the perfect name for your new orange cat? This is a great place to start.

We’ve covered a lot of ground here: there are names for feisty orange cats. Mellow orange cats. Silly orange cats. From Peaches to Daphne to Archie, there’s a name on this list for every type of orange cat.

How to Choose the Best Orange Cat Name

via flickr/Gabriel Millos

There was a time when cat names were more straightforward and nonspecific. And while there’s no harm in going with a more classic choice like “Felix” or “Kitty,” today’s cat owners are finding name inspiration in some of the most unlikely places. With nods to pop culture, history, and even food trends, unique cat names are gaining traction in Canada—a trend we can definitely get behind!

To brainstorm names for your orange cat, start with his personality. Is he a spunky Spark Plug or a brave Sansa? What about a gentle Tulip or a strong Leo? Think about his habits and his general disposition, and you’ll be on your way to a great name. 

Your interests and hobbies can also be sources of inspiration. Cat owners are looking at their favourite characters, musicians, books, flowers, movies, and foods for ideas. Stretch your imagination and consider names unrelated to your cat’s orange coat. Maybe a name like “Finn” or “Millie” would suit your orange cat better than the popular “Penny” or “Pepper.”

You know your cat better than anyone else. So get those creative juices flowing, and give your orange kitty a name that’s as remarkable as she is!

via pixabay

10 Most Popular Orange Cat Names

There’s something about a ginger kitty that makes us smile. These 10 orange cat names were selected from our list of Canada’s Top Cat Names of 2019.

1. Rosie
2. Penny
3. Ginger
4. Pepper
5. Peaches
6. Pumpkin
7. Archie
8. Mango
9. Tiger (or Tigger from Winnie the Pooh!)
10. Cheeto

Orange cat names inspired by famous Canadian gingers

Why not give your cat a name with star power behind it? These red-headed Canadian actors, musicians, athletes, writers, and comedians all have names that would make a great conversation starter.

1. Jordie Benn (Canadian hockey player)
2. Calum Worthy (Canadian actor, writer, and producer)
3. Leif Erikson (Explorer and first European to discover Canada)
4. Jennifer Finnigan (Canadian actress)
5. Loreena McKennitt (Canadian musician, composer, and harpist)
6. Catherine O’Hara (Canadian-American actress, writer, and comedian)
7. Frederick Andersen (not technically Canadian, but he does play for the Toronto Maple Leafs)
8. Sean Couturier – (Canadian-American hockey player)
9. France D’Amour (French Canadian singer/songwriter)
10.Lolita Davidovich (Canadian actress)
11. Kris Draper (former Canadian hockey player)
12. Cody Eakin (Canadian hockey player)
13. Noel Fisher (Canadian actor)
14. Claude Giroux (Canadian hockey player)
15. Clara Hughs (Olympic-winning Canadian cyclist and speed skater)
16. Laurence Jalbert (French Canadian singer/songwriter)
17. Diego Klattenhoff (Canadian actor)
18. Duncan Keith (Canadian hockey player)
19. Rachelle Lefvre (Canadian actress)
20. Sami Zayn (Professional Canadian wrestler)

95 More Fabulous Orange Cat Names

Want more ideas beyond the top ten? Here’s a substantial list of cat names pulled from our database to get you going.

  1. Alani (Hawaiian for “orange tree”)
  2. Amber
  3. Annie
  4. Apple
  5. Apricot
  6. Ariel
  7. Autumn
  8. Big Red
  9. Blaze (Blaise)
  10. (Puss in) Boots
  11. Buttercup
  12. Butterscotch
  13. Cali
  14. Calvin
  15. Candy Corn
  16. Cantaloupe
  17. Caramel
  18. Carrots
  19. Cheddar
  20. Cheeseball
  21. Cheeto
  22. Cherry
  23. Chester
  24. Cider
  25. Clementine
  26. Colby
  27. Cornpop
  28. Daphne
  29. Dexter
  30. Dorito
  31. Eggo
  32. Ember
  33. Fanta
  34. Fiona
  35. Fizz
  36. Flames
  37. Garfield
  38. Ginge
  39. Goldie
  40. Harvest
  41. Heathcliff
  42. Hobbes
  43. Honey
  44. Leaf (or Leif)
  45. Leo
  46. Lumen
  47. Maple
  48. Marigold
  49. Marmalade
  50. Mercury
  51. Milo
  52. Mr. Pancake
  53. Nacho
  54. Nala
  55. Nectarine
  56. Nemo
  57. Oliver (from Oliver and Company)
  58. Opie
  59. Orange Peel
  60. Oren (orange in Welsh)
  61. Paprika
  62. Peaches
  63. Phoenix
  64. Pippi Longstocking
  65. Poppy
  66. Prince Harry
  67. Queso
  68. Reeses
  69. Ron (or Ginny, or Weasely…)
  70. Ruby
  71. Rudy
  72. Rusty
  73. Saffron
  74. Sandy
  75. Sansa
  76. Satsuma
  77. Scarlet(t)
  78. Sgt. Pepper
  79. Sherbet
  80. Sienna
  81. Simba
  82. Spark Plug
  83. Sullivan
  84. Sundance
  85. Sunday
  86. Sweet Potato
  87. Tabasco
  88. Tangerine
  89. Teddy
  90. The Ginga Ninja
  91. Tulip
  92. Waffles
  93. Wheatley
  94. Winnie
  95. Whiskey

via pixabay

8 Irish Names for Orange Cats

Nothing screams “Irish” more than red hair, so choosing an Irish name for your orange cat is kind of a no-brainer. All of these names have a meaning in Gaelic related to red, red hair, or fire.

1. Clancy
2. Flannery
3. Flynn
4. Keegan
5. Roisin
6. Rooney
7. Rohan
8. Rory

Need cat-sitting?

Cats may seem more independent than dogs, but they still need attention, play, and treats when you’re gone. Your new kitty deserves the best care—and nothing less. You’ve found the best orange cat name (hopefully), so now it’s time to find the perfect cat sitter.

Search for your cat’s perfect match right from your phone—and then hit the road happy.

Featured image via Pixabay

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Liz Coleman

Liz is a freelance writer specializing in the pet industry. She’s also an enthusiastic Rover sitter, so when she’s not writing, you can find her smooshing her face into fur. She lives with her daughter and massive kitty, Floyd, in a very cold city. Check her out at LizWritesForYou.com.

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