The color orange represents joy, enthusiasm and fun…all words that describe your new ginger cat! Why not celebrate your cat’s coloring by giving your fur baby an orange-themed name. From words associated with the color to famous fictional and real-life redheads, we are tickled pink to present a list of ginger cat names!
Words Associated with Orange
Autumn — The season of changing leaves and pumpkin spice.
Basketball — This name will be a real slam dunk for a cat who loves to watch sports with their pet parent.
Cantaloupe — A name for the feline friend of a foodie.
Carrot — Just like vegetables are good for your physical health, having a four-legged friend is good for your mental health! Did you know that the carrot symbolizes prosperity and abundance?
Cheddar — Are you a feline-loving turophile? Then you might want to name your cat after the second most popular cheese in the United States.
Cheeto — A name for the cat of a snack lover.
Clementine — One of several citrus-themed monikers, this sweet name means “gentle and merciful.”
Clockwork — As in Stanley Kubrick’s cult classic A Clockwork Orange.
Copper — Although not considered a precious metal, the name would be a precious moniker for your cat.
Coral — The coral stone represents wisdom and immortality.
Goldfish — Did you know that the goldfish represents good fortune?
Koi — Koi fish represent strength of character.
Kumquat — This fruit-bearing plant is a symbol of prosperity and good luck!
Mandarin — Did you know that the mandarin orange is a symbol of good fortune?
Marigold — Considering flower cat names? This botanical beauty symbolizes positive energy!
Mango — This yellow/orange fruit represents happiness. One of the most popular orange cat names.
Penny — How about a money-themed moniker for a cat whose love is priceless?
Pumpkin — Not only a symbol of Halloween, the pumpkin also represents prosperity and growth!
Orchid — Did you know that the orange orchid represents enthusiasm?
Oriole — A good name for the kitty companion of either a birder or a baseball buff.
Satsuma — A name for a foodie’s feline family member.
Sunrise, Sunset — Possible names for the cat who is the sunshine of your life!
Sweet Potato — If you are a feline-loving foodie, you might want to name your cat after this root vegetable, which symbolizes peace and harmony.
Turmeric — This spice represents purity.
Zinnia — This cheerful bloom represents a virtual bouquet of meanings which range from a reminder of pleasant memories to eternal love. The name Zinnia has appeared in books by children’s authors Roald Dahl and Sharon Creech.
Famous Ginger Cat Names
Buttercup — Fans of author Suzanne Collins YA novels were perplexed when a tuxedo cat was chosen to portray Primrose’s purring pal in The Hunger Games, but by the second film in the franchise the character was restored to his rightful ginger color.
Chester Cheetah — A name for the “dangerously cheesy” cat, Chester Cheetah is an animated cheetah and the mascot of Cheetos.
Crookshanks — In the Harry Potter movie franchise Hermione’s half-Kneazle Crookshanks was portrayed by two red Persians — a male named Crackerjack and a female called Pumpkin.
Danny — Actor Scott Bakula gave voice to an orange tabby with stars in his eyes in the 1997 animated musical Cats Don’t Dance.
Garfield — Tickling funny bones ever since the Garfield comic strip made its debut in newspapers in 1978, this curmudgeonly kitty is so beloved in Grant County, Indiana (which includes the Fairmount hometown of creator Jim Davis) that the area offers fans a Garfield Trail featuring 11 statues of the lasagna-loving orange tabby. Garfield also has to rank as one of the top orange cat names!
Goose — A rescue cat named Reggie stepped into the role of a Flerken in the 2019 hit Captain Marvel.
Heathcliff — Cartoonist George Gately’s comic strip cat has made fans of felines smile since 1973.
Hobbes — A six-year-old boy’s stuffed tiger toy sidekick from the popular comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. (A fun fact: cartoonist Bill Watterson was once a pet parent of a grey tabby named Sprite, who was the inspiration for the character of Hobbes.)
Jock — Winston Churchill enjoyed the company of cats throughout his life, and a meowing menagerie made themselves at home at Chartwell (the Churchill family residence) over the years. Thanks to a cat who was given to the late British Prime Minister as a present for his 88th birthday in 1962, a series of rescue kittens have been given the gift of a bright future. A ginger cat dubbed Jock was Churchill’s constant companion during the final two years of his life, and remained at Chartwell after his beloved pet parent’s death. While the original Jock passed away in 1975, the Churchill family honored the larger-than-life public figure’s fondness for his feline friend with a request that there always be a ‘Jock’- an orange cat with a white chest and paws- residing at the home.
Marmalade — The orange tabby half of the famous internet duo Cole and Marmalade.
Milo — This curious orange tabby kitten found a friend in a precocious Pug in the movie The Adventures of Milo and Otis.
Morris — Perhaps the first feline star, “the world’s most finicky cat” who only noms on his favorite brand of cat food has been portrayed over the years by three rescue cats, each of whom have helped to shine a spotlight on pet adoption.
Oliver — Oliver & Company, Disney’s 1988 twist on the classic Oliver Twist, featured the animated antics of an orphaned orange kitten.
Orangey — A famous feline who shared the silver screen with Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Ray Milland in Rhubarb, Orangey’s work was recognized with a PATSY (Picture Animal Top Star of the Year) Award.
Puss in Boots — This suave, swashbuckling feline from the 17th century fairy tale by Giovanni Francesco Straparola and Charles Perrault would go on to fascinate film fans in the DreamWorks Animation adventures Shrek 2 and the film that bears the cat’s name.
Thomas O’Malley — A feral feline with a heart of gold, Abraham de Lacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O’Malley is the hero of the Disney animated classic The Aristocats.
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Tiger — Dom DeLuise provided the voice of the kind-hearted street cat in the animated feature An American Tail.
Tonto — Two orange tabbies tackled the role of Art Carney’s traveling companion in the 1974 road trip flick Harry & Tonto.
Ulysses — Three talented rescue tabbies named Tigger, Daryl and Jerry portrayed hep cat Ulysses in Inside Llewyn Davis, a film from the Coen brothers.
Words Related to the Color Orange
- Amber
- Apricot
- Blaze
- Carrot
- Cheesy
- Cinnamon
- Citrus
- Cider
- Copper
- Coral
- Ember
- Flame
- Flare
- Ginger
- Gold
- Harvest
- Henna
- Marigold
- Marmalade
- Papaya
- Peach
- Persimmon
- Poppy
- Pumpkin
- Ruddy
- Rusty
- Saffron
- Simba
- Sunny
- Sunset
- Taffy
- Tangerine
Famous Redheaded Female Characters from Literature, TV, Movies and More
Amy Pond— If you are a Doctor Who fan searching for a name for your new cat companion, you could name her after The eleventh Doctor’s companion. The ginger-tressed time traveler was also known by the more “fairy tale” name Amelia. The name Amy means ‘beloved’ while Amelia means “industrious.” (You could also name your new purring pal after the actress who portrayed Amy Pond, Karen Gillan!)
Andie — If your new feline friend seems like a real fashionista, perhaps she would like to be named after high school student/prom dress designer Andie Walsh (Molly Ringwald) from the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink.
Anne Shirley — Although Lucy Maud Montgomery’s perennially perky protagonist loathed her ginger locks (and her hair’s accompanying nickname, Carrots) fans of Anne of Green Gables will be tickled pink to name their new four-legged “bosom friend” after the beloved character.
Ariel — If you are a Disney devotee who has made a cat “Part of Your World,” why not name her after the Titian-haired siren from The Little Mermaid? {More mermaid cat names!}
Barbara Gordon — A superhero name for your super cat! Felines with this moniker can also answer to the comic book heroine’s alter ego, Batgirl!
Claire — If you are a fan of 80s flicks don’t you forget about Molly Ringwald’s character in The Breakfast Club!
Dana Scully — A name for the feline friend of a sci-fi fan.
Daphne Blake — The red-headed teenage sleuth from Scooby Doo, Where Are You?
Eliza Thornberry — The pigtail-wearing protagonist who can talk to animals in the animated series The Wild Thornberrys.
Ginny Weasley — A variation of the name Guinevere, which means “fair” and “soft,” Ginny is the Weasley who won the heart of Harry Potter.
Jane Jetson — The futuristic flame-haired wife of George Jetson on The Jetsons.
Jessica Rabbit — A name for the feline femme fatale, from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Jessie — Two Disney damsels are named Jessie: the rootin’ tootin’ red-headed cowgirl from the Toy Story movie franchise, and the New York City nanny portrayed by actress Debby Ryan in the Disney Channel series, Jessie.
Joan Harris — If you never missed an episode of Mad Men you might want to name your cat after “Red,” or the actress who portrayed her, Christina Hendricks.
Kim Possible — The crime-fighting kid from the animated Disney Channel series that bore her name.
Little Orphan Annie — Did your cat have a Hard Knock Life before being adopted? The name of this red-headed eternal optimist would be the purr-fect name for your new fur baby!
Lois Griffin — The matriarch of the Griffin clan on the long-running animated comedy Family Guy.
Mary Jane Watson — Peter Parker’s russet-haired romantic interest in the Spiderman universe. Cats with this name can also go by Mary Jane’s nickname, MJ.
Merida — Why not name your little princess after the Disney princess in Brave? (The name Merida means one who has achieved a high honor.)
Nancy Green — If you watch the Disney Channel you’ll recognize the name of Cricket and Tilly’s Titian-haired, motorcycle-riding mother from the animated series Big City Greens.
Natasha Romanoff — AKA The Black Widow from Marvel comics.
Pebbles — Fred and Wilma Flintstone’s baby girl!
Pepper Ann — If you watched cartoons in the late 90s you might remember this redheaded 12-year-old from the Disney One Saturday Morning animated series of the same name.
Pippi Longstocking — The pig-tail-wearing protagonist in a series of beloved children’s books.
Poison Ivy — The nemesis/love interest of Batman.
Princess Daisy — A name for the feline friend of a video game buff, Daisy is a character from Super Mario. The name Daisy means “day’s eye.”
Princess Fiona — A name from Shrek for the cat who will live happily ever after with you.
Raggedy Ann — Johnny Gruelle’s rag dolls with mops of red yarn hair have made generations of children smile.
Red Sonja — A scarlet-haired superheroine from Marvel comics.
Rena Rouge — If you’re a fan of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir you could name your super feline friend after Alya Cesaire’s fox-influenced alter ego! (You could also call your cat Alya, a name that means “sky” or ‘heaven.’)
Rose deWitt Bukater — The redheaded heroine of Titanic, the name rose means friendship, joy and admiration.
Samantha — Are you a fan of 80s coming of age comedies? You might want to name your cat after the protagonist in 16 Candles.
Sansa Stark — For the Game of Thrones fan.
Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff — The Marvel comics super villain/superheroine created by Stan Lee.
Strawberry Shortcake — This cute cartoon character, who was created by the American Greetings card company, would go on to have her own animated TV series.
Valerie Frizzle — Reach back to childhood for your cat chum’s name! Ms. Frizzle has entertained and educated a generation of little ones aboard The Magic School Bus.
Victoria — Meaning “victory,” Twilight author Stephenie Meyer gave this name to her tale’s villainous vampire. Cats could also get their name from the auburn-haired actresses who portrayed Victoria on the big screen– Rachelle LeFevre and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Wendy — For the fast food aficionado.
Willow Rosenberg — How about the name of a witch on Buffy The Vampire Slayer for the cat who has enchanted you? You could also name your feline companion after the actress who brought the character to the small screen, Alyson Hannigan.)
Wilma Flintstone — Admirers of classic TV animation could give their cat the name of Fred Flintstone’s wife on The Flintstones.
Ygritte — For Game of Thrones fans. Russet-furred cats could also be named after the actress who portrayed the courageous character, Rose Leslie.
Famous Ginger Male Name from Literature, TV, Movies and More
Chuckie Finster — If you admire animation, you could name your new buddy after Tommy Pickles’ bespeckled bestie from Rugrats.
Chucky — Are you a fan of fright flicks? Why not name your “tiny terror” after the demonic “Good Guy” doll from the Child’s Play movie franchise?
Elmo — Let your inner child out to play by naming your new fur baby after everyone’s favorite fiery-furred Muppet.
Flash — If you can’t keep up with your new kitty companion, why not name him after The Fastest Man Alive or his alter ego, Wally West?
Fry — The protagonist on the animated series Futurama.
George Jetson — The patriarch of a futuristic family in the animated series The Jetsons.
Jimmy Olsen — The copper-haired companion of Lois Lane and Clark Kent.
Marlin — The father clownfish in Finding Nemo.
Mitchell Pritchett — A name for the cat who has become part of your Modern Family.
Nemo — How about a fish name for your feline? Nemo (a name which means “nobody”) is the cute clownfish from the Oscar-winning animated feature Finding Nemo.
Opie — if you are a fan of classic TV shows, you could give your fur baby a nostalgic name, like that of Ron Howard’s character on The Andy Griffith Show.
Pennywise — If you are a fan of fright flicks you could name your feline friend after Stephen King’s killer clown.
Peter Pan — The name of The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up might be a good moniker for a cat who loves to let his inner kitten out to play.
Raggedy Andy — Johnny Gruelle’s male version of the Raggedy Ann rag doll.
Richie Cunningham — Just think of all of the “Happy Days” you can enjoy with a cat named after this iconic 70s sitcom character!
Ron Weasley — If you love the tales of The Boy Who Lived, why not name your new kitty companion after Harry Potter’s best buddy!
Orange Cat Names: Female
These famous women with red hair might spark an idea for a ginger girl’s name for your new cat!
Amy Adams — This auburn-haired actress has won two Golden Globe awards.
Angela Chase — Name the new cat in your life after the lead character from the 90s teen drama series My So-Called Life.
Ann-Margret — If you like flicks from the 60s you could name your cat after this red-head who turned heads thanks to her starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas.
Archie — If you are a feline-loving Anglophile you could name your cat after the red-headed son of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, while comic book aficionados can name their cat after russet-haired Riverdale student Archie Andrews from the Archie comics.
Bella Thorne — The auburn-haired actress whose star began to rise on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up.
Bette Midler — A name for the purring pal who is the wind beneath your wings. (You could also call your kitty companion The Divine Miss M, a fun name for a tabby cat with a distinctive M forehead mark!)
Bonnie Raitt — Give everyone something to talk about by naming your new fur baby after the blues singer with blazing red hair who took “Something To Talk About” to the top of the charts.
Carol Burnett — The purr-fect name for a comedic kitty.
Catherine Tate — This red-headed British actress has helped Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, and starred in a documentary that helped to shine a spotlight on efforts to stop breeding practices that are hurting the English Bulldog. (You could also name your new feline friend after one of Catherine Tate’s most famous characters, Donna Noble from Doctor Who.)
Clara Bow — If your new feline friend has that “It” factor you might want to name her after this silent screen icon who was a box office hit in “Red Hair.
Debra Messing — For the Will & Grace fan. (You could also name your new comedic kitty after the character she portrayed in the groundbreaking series, Grace Adler!)
Fergie — Feline-loving Anglophiles might choose to name the cat who rules over their house after the nickname of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
Florence Welsh — Did you know that the red-headed hit maker who took “The Dog Days are Over” to the top of the charts is a fan of felines? The singer has been a proud pet parent to several cats over the years, including a calico called Missus, who she adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Geri Halliwell — Why not “Spice Up Your Life” by naming your purring pal after the performer who brought Ginger Spice to life!
Ginger — If you are a fan of 90s pop music the name Ginger could stand for Ginger Spice of The Spice Girls, and if you love 60s sitcoms Ginger could be in honor of Ginger Grant, the auburn-haired movie star/castaway on Gilligan’s Island. Definitely one of the top ginger cat names!
Isla Fisher — Did you know that this auburn-haired Australian actress/wife of Sacha Baron Cohen is a proud pet parent to two rescue tabbies?
Jessica Chastain — A Golden Globe winner.
Julianne Moore — The name of this Academy Award winner would be a good orange cat name whose mom is a film fan.
Karen Elson — No doubt your flame-furred feline family member looks picture perfect, so why not name her after this British supermodel!
Lily — Why not name your kitty companion after a queen of the catwalk, like this red-headed British beauty?
Lucille Ball — How about the name of The Queen of comedy for your little purring princess?
Maureen O’Hara — For the cat who purr-sonifies Old Hollywood glamour.
Molly Ringwald — The face of 80s adolescence.
Nicole Kidman — Did you know that the red-headed Oscar winner is a proud pet parent to a rescue cat (a tuxedo cat named Louis)?
Reba — A redhead who has burned up the Billboard charts for decades, Reba is the Queen of Country Music!
Ree Drummond — The Pioneer Woman.
Rita Hayworth — A name for a cat who is a classic beauty.
Shirley Manson — The crimson-haired crooner from the band Garbage.
Susan Sarandon — An Academy Award-winning redhead!
Tiffany — For the fan of 80s bubblegum pop.
Tina Louise — If you are a fan of classic TV, you could name your cat after the red-headed actress on Gilligan’s Island.
Tori Amos– A name for the cat of a music buff who loves alt rock.
Wynonna — A chart-topping country crooner.
Orange Cat Names: Male
These famous men sport a head of red hair like your cat. Purrhaps one of these names might be a fit for your ginger boy cat’s name.
Axl Rose — If you love 80s rock you could name the cat who has put a song in your heart after the Guns N’ Roses lead singer who took “Sweet Child ‘O Mine” to the top of the charts.
Benedict Cumberbatch — Did you know that the star who has brought Sherlock and Doctor Strange to life has auburn hair? Another reason to name your new kitty companion after the actor: he portrayed the artist who gained fame for his anthropomorphized cat drawings in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.
Carrot Top — Another comedy-themed name for a cat.
Conan O’Brien — The russet-topped TV host/podcaster.
Damian Lewis — If you loved Homeland you might want to name the new cat in your home after its redheaded star.
Danny Kaye — This name could belong to the cat of a fan of classic comedy.
David Bowie — This iconic chameleon sported bright orange/red hair during his days as Ziggy Stardust (which would be another great name for an orange cat!)
Ed Sheeran — This redheaded chart topper is the proud pet parent of two cats!
Mick Hucknall — Do you love to croon 80s tunes? If so, you might want to name your new feline friend after the frontman of the British band who took ‘holding back the years’ to the top of the charts, Simply Red.
Prince Harry — The Duke of Sussex’s name means “home or house protector.”
Red Skelton –A comedy icon.
Shaun White — Here’s a golden opportunity to name your cat after an Olympic gold medalist!
Titian — This term for red hair comes from the Italian Renaissance artist who often depicted women with red hair in his paintings.
Willie Nelson — Does your new kitty companion like to listen to country music? Why not name him after The Red-Headed Stranger.
“Orange” in Various Languages
- Albanian — portokall
- Catalan — taronja
- Corsican — aranciu
- Croatian — narančasta
- Dutch — oranje
- Gaelic — orains
- Filipino — kahel
- Finnish — oranssi
- Hawaiian — alani
- Hungarian — narancs
- Icelandic — Appelsinugult
- Indonesian — Jeruk
- Italian — arancia
- Latin — aurantiaco
- Maltese — orange
- Maori — karaka
- Norwegian — oransje
- Portuguese — laranja
- Romanian — portocale
- Samoan — lanu moli
- Sudanese — oranyeu
- Spanish — naranja
- Swahili — machungwa
- Turkish — Portakal
- Uzbek — apelsin
- Vietnamese — trái cam
- Zulu — iwolintshi
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