Orange You Glad We Came Up With 300 Cat Names for Orange-Colored Kitties?

Bringing an orange cat into your home can feel like welcoming an extra ray of sunshine. However, choosing a name for your new strawberry-tinted feline family member can be quite the hurdle.

Picking an orange cat name for your male or female kitten is all about getting to know your feline friend and choosing one that best represents their personality. Your orange cat needs the best name that suits its personality, looks, or maybe even a mixture of both! You can even pull some inspiration from nature, food and pop culture.

Read this guide to see our top 300 orange cat names, along with their fun and informative meanings. From TV characters to obscure food, there is sure to be a name that is perfect for your new furry orange friend.

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Orange Cat Names

1. Cinnamon

Perfect for the kitten who’s so sweet it’s almost sickening.

2. Nacho

You may not be able to smother your cat with cheese, but you can come close with this funny orange cat name.

3. Cheeto

At least you won’t have to worry about orange dust on your fingers.

4. Portokale

Portokale means "orange" in Greek!

5. Saffron

Name your orange cat after the exotic spice known for its orange-reddish hue.

6. Garfield

This is the most popular name for a boy orange cat based on the comic strip of a pesky orange cat.

7. Blazer

This name is perfect for a cat that has a fiery personality.

8. Oliver

Perfect for an orphaned or rescue orange kitten, this name is based on the Disney hit film Oliver & Company about an orange kitten.

9. Merida

Although your cat may not have the powers to change you into a bear, this name is based on the red-headed archer in Pixar’s Brave.

10. Treasure

If finding your perfect orange feline was like finding a diamond in the rough, give this name a try!

11. Terracotta

Usually forming flower pots and other gardening goods, terracotta is the clay with a reddish-brown hue.

12. Sunkist

Why not name your cat after everyone’s favorite orange soda?

13. Alani

Alani is the Hawaiian name for "orange."

14. Carrot Top

Whether you know this name after the stand-up comedian or as a nickname for redheads, this name is perfect for an orange cat.

15. Chuck Norris

Perfect for a macho cat.

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16. Cayenne

This name is a good fit for a cat that has a little bit of a kick to its step!

17. Sorbet

Perfect for a cat who is smooth and sweet!

18. Sangria

Originating from Spain, this name is based on a drink that is made with wine and plenty of orange soda.

19. Whiskey

Get another cat and name it Soda for the ultimate combination.

20. Viceroy

This name is perfect for the cat who rules the household. Viceroys are "one who rules a country or province as the representative of his sovereign or king and who is empowered to act in the sovereign's name."

21. Copper

This metallic name is a super sweet name that is perfect for an orange-hued furball!

22. Velveeta

Name your new orange feline friend after everyone’s favorite creamy boxed mac and cheese.

23. Vermilion

Vermilion is a color that is usually a vivid reddish orange.

24. Autumn

Try this name if you’re a big fan of the fall season!

25. Tabasco

This name is perfect for an orange cat with a spicy personality.

26. Tangerine

Tiny and sweet as can be, this orange cat name is great for the cat whose on the smaller side!

27. Cheddar

This name is perfect for an orange cat who is a bit of a goofball!

28. Tang

It’s a kick in a glass and a great name for your kitty cat!

29. Sunny D

Only '90s kids will understand this orange cat name.

30. Curry

This name is great for an orange cat who loves to curl up and be cozy!

31. Russet

Most associated with potatoes, Russet also means a reddish-brown color.

32. Squash

This name is also the perfect autumnal name for an orange cat!

33. Weasley

Only Harry Potter fans will know why this name is perfect for orange cats.

34. Ruby

This name is after a stone that has a deep-red hue!

35. Strawberry

This name is perfect for the orange cat that is small and has a tarty personality.

36. Pumpkin Spice

With this name, pumpkin spice will never only be for a limited time!

37. Persimmon

Often mistaken for a tomato, a persimmon is a large, red, and sweet fruit, which makes it perfect for an orange cat who loves to eat!

38. Peaches

This name would be a great fit for an orange cat with lighter-orange fur and some white socks.

39. Pumpkin

Looking for a spooky orange cat name? Give Pumpkin a try.

40. Orangina

This name would be perfect for the orange cat who has a bubbling personality!

41. Pudding

With a name like Pudding, your cat is sure to be just as tasty and delicious.

42. Poppy

Known as the red flower who put Dorothy and Toto to sleep, this orange cat name would be perfect for the cat who is always snoozing.

43. Pomegranate

In Ancient Greece, the pomegranate represented "sanctity, fertility and abundance."

44. Nutmeg

This name is great for orange cat owners who are looking to keep the Christmas spirit all year round.

45. Penny

This name is great for a sweet female orange cat!

46. Paprika

This name is perfect for the orange cat who looks spicy but acts sweet!

47. Marigold

The marigold flower is also called the "herb of the sun."

48. Masago

This orange cat name is based on the tiny fish eggs that are usually on top of sushi.

49. Papaya

Perfect for the feline who exudes tropical vibes.

50. Kumquat

In Chinese, kumquat means "golden orange."

51. OJ

Start every day the right way with this citrusy and bright-orange cat name.

52. October

Make every month a spooky month with this name.

53. Honey

This orange cat name is perfect for the cat who's as sweet as can be!

54. Marmalade

Marmalade is a jelly-like substance made out of oranges.

55. Monarch

This name is perfect if your cat owns your house like royalty!

56. Mai Tai

With this tropical name, every day with your cat will feel like a vacation.

57. Heathcliff

If your orange feline likes playing pranks, give Heathcliff a try.

58. Macaroni

Make sure you get another orange cat and name them Cheese for the most comforting duo.

59. Mimosa

With a name like Mimosa, every day is about to be as sweet as Sunday brunch!

60. Julius

Whether you think of the orange drink or the Roman emperor, this name is perfect for an orange feline family member.

61. Merlot

Wine and cat lovers go together like orange cats and this name!

62. Frito

Your cat won’t be made into a pie, but everyone will love on him like America’s favorite corn chip.

63. Conan O’Brien

Bonus points if you can make your cat’s fur into Conan’s signature hair swoop.

64. Melon

This name is perfect for the sweet kitty who's just a little bit juicy.

65. Fanta

For the orange cats who are just as bubbly as they are sweet.

66. Amber

This name means "soul of the tiger" in some Asian cultures!

67. Fajita

This name is perfect for the cat who is always sizzling.

68. Maple

Maple leaves symbolize balance, offering, practical magic, promise, longevity, generosity, and intelligence.

69. Elmo

This orange cat name is perfect for Sesame Street lovers!

70. Mango

Fun fact: In ancient times, mangoes were seen as food for the gods.

71. Dorito

This name is perfect for the bold feline who has a zesty kick.

72. Mars

This galactic name is perfect for the orange kitty who is simply out of this world!

73. Colonel Mustard

With a name like this one, you'll always know who done it.

74. Mandarin

If you want to make your little orange critter a good luck charm, mandarin oranges are considered to be a traditional symbol of good fortune.

75. Jupiter

This name is perfect for an orange cat who's big and round!

76. Colby Jack

If you’re looking for a great name for an orange cat who’s just a little bit caliente!

77. Loki

If you think your cat is misunderstood, try this cat name inspired by the Marvel villain.

78. Sun

Great for the orange kitties who bring a little bit of light wherever they go!

79. Creamsicle

Perfect for the light-orange cat who’s just the thing you need on a hot summer’s day!

80. Lava

This orange cat name is perfect for the little rascal who brings a sense of destruction and chaos.

81. Ed Sheeran

If your cat makes you swoon with love, name your cat after Britain's most loved red-headed singer.

82. Chili

Perfect for the cat who’s big, hearty and comforting.

83. Heinz

For the cat with fur as red can be, give this ketchup-inspired name a shot!

84. Jeruk

Jeruk means orange in Indonesian.

85. Cherry Pie

This orange cat's name will have you singing the Warrant song all day.

86. Ginger

Perhaps the most classic orange cat name for either a boy or a girl!

87. Crookshanks

This is also the name of Hermionie’s orange cat in the Harry Potter series.

88. Cheese

Let’s be real, spending time with your cat is just as addicting as eating a whole block of cheese in one sitting.

89. Peter Pan

All you need is faith and trust when you name your new feline friend after the red-headed boy who never grew up!

90. Cantaloupe

Perfect for a rotund cat who’s just one in a melon!

91. Dawn

If your cat’s fur is just as orange as daybreak, consider this fun orange cat name.

92. Wynonna Judd

Perfect for the cat who can’t stop crooning to country music.

93. Citrus

For the sweet-smelling orange kittens.

94. Winnie

This orange cat name is inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh!

95. Toulouse

Name your sweet kitten after the orange kitten in Disney’s The Aristocats.

96. Potato Chip

This name is perfect if your orange cat has a salty personality.

97. Wilma Flintstone

This name is based on everyone’s favorite prehistoric cartoon wife!

98. Aslan

If your cat is powerful and rules over its domain, consider this name based on the lion ruler in The Chronicles of Narnia.

99. Carmello

This name is perfect for an outdoor orange cat. It means "orchard or garden" in Hebrew!

100. Tabitha

This name means "gorgeous" in Greek.

101. Susan Sarandon

Only a truly badass orange cat deserves this Academy-Award-winning actress’s name!

102. Burgundy

This name is perfect for an orange cat that has a reddish hint to its fur.