42 Clever and Perfect Ginger Cat Names

Getting ready to name a pet cat? You can use their coat coloring to find just the right moniker to express them. Even if you are naming a new kitten and don’t know their personality too well yet, there are plenty of names that take inspiration from their ginger or orange fur.

Classic Cat Names

Ginger: This classic name works for a boy or girl cat and gives off fun and spunky vibes.

Rusty: If your cat is a darker orange, Rusty is the perfect name.

Amber: For a sweet feline, this name is a wonderful option.

Sunshine: Your cat might be your ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, so give them a name that reflects the special place they hold in your heart.

Tiger: For the feline that slinks around, Tiger is a great moniker.

Goldfish: This name is even funnier if your cat is interested in any fish that you also have in your home.

Marmalade: A ginger and white cat looks just like orange marmalade.

Crookshanks: You can name your cat after the ginger cat in the Harry Potter books.

Copper: If your cat has a rich orange coat the color of copper, try giving them this cool metallic name.

Cheddar: For a bright orange or light orange kitty, Cheddar is a fantastic name.

Butterscotch: This sweet name is great for a cat with a rich orangeish-tan coat.

Cheetoh: For a bright orange cat, Cheetoh is just the right name. It also makes a great name for a cat with a fun personality who loves snacks.

Female Cat Names

Clementine: Name your kitty after these super sweet oranges.

Marigold: For a ginger cat that has yellow in their fur, Marigold is a nice name that makes them think of a delicate flower.

Poppy: Whether you want to name your cat after the flower or the troll princess, Poppy is a fantastic kitty name.

Peach: For a fuzzy ginger cat, try out Peach as a fun moniker.

Sweet Potato: It’s just a coincidence that a loafing cat bears a striking resemblance to a potato, right?

Apricot: This name is great for a sweet cat who is on the smaller side, just like this stone fruit.

Mimosa: Give this bubbly name to a kitty with an effervescent personality.

Mango: If your kitty likes to bask in the tropical sun, Mango is a great name for her.

Paprika: For a cat with a darker ginger coat, Paprika is a spicy name.

Ariel: Hopefully your cat doesn’t have quite the set of pipes on her that the main character in The Little Mermaid has.

Wilma: You can definitely Yaba-daba-doo this name for your cat.

Male Cat Names

Garfield: Does your cat love lasagna and napping? Then give them a name inspired by another orange kitty.

Pumpkin: This fall-inspired name is great for a cat that is a bit on the rounder side.

Fanta: For a bright orange kitty, naming them after the popular soft drink is perfect.

Butternut: The rich orange interior or skin of this squash might just match your kitty’s orange coat, making this a fantastic name for your pet.

Carrot: Another veggie name, Carrot is perfect for a ginger cat.

Chili: If your cat has hints of red in their orange fur, Chili is a good name option.

Flame: This name is great for a tough kitty.

Phoenix: Does your cat put their “nine lives” to the test? Maybe Phoenix is the name for them.

Lava: For cats who ooze around like a molten lava flow, try this hotter-than-hot name choice.

Pair Cat Names

Nacho and Cheese: If one cat is tan and the other is orange, what could be better than naming the pair after a popular snack?

Ginny and Ron: Red hair? You must be a Weasley! Name a boy-girl pair of cats (even better if they’re siblings!) after two of the best-known members of the ginger-haired Weasley clan. Fred and George also make a great name choice for two brothers.

Nemo and Marlin: Named after a father-son pair of orange clownfish, these names are great for orange and white-striped cats.

Candy and Corn: If you want something with some Halloween inspiration, look to this sweet set of names.

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