The 235 Best Calico Cat Names

The 235 Best Calico Cat Names

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Calico cats are naturally cute. They have colorful orange, black, and white patches that set them apart from other felines.

And they are amazing too! Did you know that calico cats are believed to bring good luck?

In Japan, calico cats are the symbol of fortune. So if you have recently adopted a calico cat, they may just bring you good fortune.

So what should you call your beautiful feline friend who is a powerful good luck charm?

Here is all the inspiration you need to give them a befitting name.

Male Calico Cat Names

1. Addams– Inspired by the animated films The Addams Family
2. Amber– As in the naturally beautiful fossilized resin tree
3. Amun– Egyptian god of the sun and air
4. Angelina– Means little angle in Italian
5. Anubis– Egyptian god of afterlife, suits a guard Calico fur-baby
6. Aten– The Egyptian sun god
7. Azizi– An ideal name for your precious calico cat with a beautiful coat
8. Berlioz– A naughty kitten in Aristocrats just like your mischievous calico cat
9. Binx– The fun-loving cat in the film Hocus Pocus
10. Bram-Inspired by the author of the novel Dracula, Bram Stoker
11. Carrie– A character in the novel by Stephen King
12. Casper-The famous cartoon character, Casper the Friendly Ghost
13. Cayenne-This spicy hot chili has a mix of orange and red shades
14. Cheddar– A yummy brightly dyed cheese, perfect for your favorite multicolored calico puss
15. Chestnut-This edible nut makes a lovely name for a tough feline
16. Chucky– The frightening doll in the film Child’s play
17. Chili-This hot pepper spices up your meals
18. Citrus– Citrus fruits are multi-colored like your favorite fur-baby
19. Copper– A shiny reddish-brown metallic element
20. Coral– A lovely name for a puss with a shade of orange
21. Craven-Wes Craven, an actor and novelist famous for his pioneering mix of horror and humor films
22. Cruella– A go-getter fictional character in 101 Dalmatians
23. Cujo– Suits your wild calico cat
24. Edgar– Name your cat after American poet Edgar Allan Poe
25. Ernie-A silly and energetic muppet from the Sesame Street show
26. Fester– A caring character with strange behavior in Addams Family
27. Fia– Refers to flickering fire in Italian
28. Fiorella– Means little flower in Italian
29. Frankenstein-Inspired by a horror and science fiction novel by Mary Shelley
30. Garfield-An orange cartoon character with black lines
31. Horus– Mythological Egyptian god whose left eye was moon and right eye sun
32. Heathcliff– Inspired by a smart cartoon character in the animated film Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats
33. Hebony– Suits a tough cat with shades of black
34. Herman-A character in The Munster television show
35. Hitchcock-Name your cat after the film producer Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense
36. Ichabod-A fictional character good at dancing and singing in the book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
37. Igor-Russian name meaning warrior of peace
38. Jason-The super strong character in Friday the13th
39. Jekyll-Dr Jekyll battles between evil and good within himself in the book Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
40. Julius– Perfect name if you’re in love with the delicious orange Julius beverage
41. Khafra-Egyptian ruler who built the second pyramid of Giza
42. Khalid– Arabic name meaning eternal, suits a fur-baby who gives you endless joy
43. Kiara– A wild hearted and adventurous cartoon character in The Lion King
44. Khufu-The first Pharaoh to build the pyramid of Giza, sounds like your determined calico cat
45. Lafayette-Inspired by a fictional character in Aristocrats
46. Lementine-A sweet, juicy, and tiny orange fruit
47. Lion– Suits your brave puss with yellow patches
48. Maize– Name him after the colorful orange corn
49. Marigold– This flower comes in bright shades of yellow or orange
50. Maryland– Calico cats are the official state cat of this mid-Atlantic state with lots of coastlines
51. Merlin– An intelligent wizard in Arthurian legend
52. Michael Myers– A fictional character in Halloween Slasher movies
53. Monarch– The monarch butterfly has a blend of black, orange, and white colors
54. Morticia-A seductive matriarch in the Addams Family
55. Mufasa– A wise and noble king in The Lion King
56. Napoleon– A clever and boastful character in Aristocrats
57. Nebit– Egyptian name meaning leopard-like
58. Nemo-An energetic and friendly Disney clownfish
59. Norman Bates– A fictional character in the novel Psycho
60. Oliver– A brave and caring character in Oliver & Company
61. Oriole-A small bird with a blackhead, orange chest, and two white bars on the wings
62. Osiris-The Egyptian god of the underworld
63. Penny– This coin has varying shades of red and brown
64. Picasso-Name him after the amazing multi-colored Picasso painting
65. Pudding– A sweet dessert, suits your adorable cat
66. Pugsley– A caring and cheerful member of The Addams Family
67. Ra-Egyptian god of the sky, earth, and underworld
68. Rainbow– Suits a beautiful multi-colored calico cat
69. Rajah– Princess Jasmine best friend and protector in the film Aladdin
70. Ramesses-The greatest and most powerful Pharaoh in ancient Egypt
71. Rembrandt– A painter of light and shades
72. Roquefort– The small mouse character in Aristocrats
73. Rusty– Suits a puss with a blend of orange and black fur
74. Scar– A cartoon character with black mane and orange fur in The Lion King
75. Sepia– A shade of reddish-brown
76. Serena– Italian name meaning Tranquil
77. Simba– A curious and adventurous character in The Lion King
78. Skellington-A charming character in charge of Halloween in Night before Christmas
79. Taco- A delicious Mexican dish of tortilla topped with fillings
80. Tiger– This powerful wild cat has orange fur with black and white strips
81. Tigger– A confident and caring cartoon in Winnie the pooh
82. Tortie– For a cute puss with yellowish brown patches on his coat

Female Calico Cat Names

83. Aisha– Egyptian for tranquil
84. Akil– Suits your intelligent calico puss
85. Am– The naughty twin cat in The Lady and the Tramp
86. Amaretto– This sweet Italian wine blends well in different cocktails
87. Amenti-Egyptian goddess in the land of the west
88. Annika– For your cute and graceful kitty
89. Apricot-This stone fruit has a mix of red and orange
90. Aruba– A lovely Arabic name for a joyful and happy fur-baby
91. Blaze-A wonderful name for a lively and energetic calico cat
92. Blythe-Ideal for a playful and cheerful kitty
93. Boo– For a cat full of surprises just like the Halloween boo!
94. Brown sugar– A sweet name for your calico cat with shades of brown
95. Buffy-As in the strong and loyal Buffy the vampire slayer
96. Butterfinger– A crispy candy bar with layers of peanut butter covered with chocolate
97. Butterscotch– A yummy sweet treat just like your cat
98. Calista– Give your beautiful cat this Greek name
99. Callie– A lovely name for a cute calico cat
100. Callie–mae– For a beautiful calico cat born in May
101. Camille– Suits a well-mannered cat with royal history
102. Candy– The sweet treats common during the Halloween holiday
103. Caramel– A dark orange sweet dessert
104. Catrina-Inspired by Edgar Poe’s tortoiseshell cat
105. Cheeto– Perfect if you’re in love with this cheesy orange snack
106. Cheshire– A mischievous and intelligent cat in Alice in Wonderland
107. Chione– Refers to the daughter of the Nile in Egypt
108. Clementine– A small easy to peel orange fruit
109. Cleopatra– Suits an intelligent and charming puss
110. Columbia– Name your outdoor-loving calico cat after the Italian explorer, Christopher Columbia
111. Cookie– Adorable name for a lovely and sweet feline
112. Creamsicle– This brand of ice cream comes in orange and white colors
113. Cupcake– A small delicious cake on a small paper
114. Cybil– Greek name meaning the great mother of the gods
115. Dalila– Suits your delicate calico cat with a gentle touch
116. Danielle– Hebrew name meaning God be my judge
117. Darla– A friendly character in Finding Nemo
118. Dinah– A small red kitten in Alice in Wonderland
119. Disco-Suits a cat with a shiny coat
120. Donatella– Name your stylish cat after Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace
121. Dumpling– A delicious dish of dough with fillings
122. Elsa-An orphaned lioness in the film Born Free
123. Elvira– Inspired by the film Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
124. Eugenie-Suits a puss of noble blood
125. Fawn– A lovely name for a kitty with a yellowish-brown coat
126. Felicity– For a calico cat who brings you good luck
127. Femi– Suits a lovable puss
128. Freelance– A wonderful name for your loyal and fearless cat
129. Garnet-An amazing name for a calico cat with shades of red in her coat
130. Gingerbread– A sweet treat for an adorable cat
131. Guess– For your calico cat who is full of surprises
132. Halley– Ideal name for a mischievous cat with a multi-colored coat
133. Hannibal– Inspired by psychological horror television series
134. Harmony– Suits a peaceful kitten
135. Hazel– Hazel eyes have a mix of several colors just like your cute feline
136. Henna– For an orange cat with shades of brown on her coat
137. Hobbes-A playful orange and black cartoon in Calvin and Hobbes
138. Honey– Suits a sweet cat with a brown coat
139. Imhotep– A lovely name for your calm calico fur-baby
140. Irma– A name for a strong and independent calico cat
141. Jalapeno– A green hot chili pepper that spices up your meals
142. Jewel– A precious gemstone just like your valuable puss
143. Kahotep– Suits a peaceful cat
144. Kepi– Ideal name for a fierce calico puss
145. Kiki– A lovely name for a lovable and social kitty
146. Layla- Arabic name meaning dark beauty
147. Mairead– Irish name meaning pearl
148. Maisie– The beautiful multi-colored pearls, perfect name for a calico cat
149. Maneki– For a puss with good luck charm just like your calico cat
150. Mau- This Egyptian word for cat sounds cute!
151. Medusa– A beautiful woman having snake hair in Geek mythology, suits your cunning kitty
152. Meowthra– Inspired by the fictional creature in the film The lego Ninjago
153. Munchkin– Suits a calico cat with short legs
154. Mirage– A fictional character in the Aladdin television series
155. Nailah– Means successful in Egyptian
156. Nectarine– A yellow, red edible stone fruit
157. Nefertiti– The beautiful queen of Egypt in the 18^th Dynasty
158. Neapolitan-After the delicious tri-colored ice cream
159. Nile– The longest river in Africa flowing through the borders of several counties
160. Nuru– An aggressive and fierce leopard in Legends of Tarzan
161. Orla– Irish name meaning golden princess
162. Pennywise– Pennywise the dancing clown in the novel It
163. Piper– Inspired by a bird in the animated short film Piper
164. Pumpkin– A large round orange-yellow squash
165. Reese– Reese’s pieces candy comes in a variety of colors yellow, orange, and brown
166. Riona– Means queenly in Irish
167. Rosemary– A character in the film Rosemary’s Baby
168. Sabor– The lioness in the film Legend of Tarzan
169. Sabrina– An intelligent and compassionate witch in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
170. Sahara– The largest desert in Africa has a reddish yellow color
171. Sandra– Refers to the defender of men
172. Si– One of the twin cat in Lady and The Tramp
173. Stella– Name your stylish cat after fashion designer Stella McCartney
174. Sugar baker– For a sweet and adorable puss
175. Sui– Inspired by the fashion designer Anna Sui, suits a cat with great fashion taste
176. Sweetie– The adorable cat in the film The Fifth Element
177. Taffy– A multi-colored fluffy and chewy candy
178. Truffles– These wild edible fungi are very expensive
179. Unicorn– A mythological rare magical creature, a fascinating name for a kitty
180. Vera– A designer of wedding dresses Vera Wang
181. Victoria– Inspired by the distinctive Victoria Beckham fashion brand
182. Vivienne-Name your cat after Vivienne Westwood luxury fashion house
183. Wednesday– A witty character in Addams Family

 Unisex Calico Cat Names

184. Autumn– Season between summer and winter when leaves of different colors fall
185. Brandy– This distilled wine is golden brown
186. Butterball– Ideal for a big calico cat
187. Camo– Short for camouflage, suits your colorful calico puss
188. Carrot– A delicious carrot cake for an adorable, sweet cat
189. Crisscross– Suits a cat with a mottled coat
190. Firestar– A courageous and loyal bright flamed cat in the novel series Warrior
191. Freckles– The beautiful coat pattern on your fur-baby
192. Gianetta– Italian name meaning God’s gracious
193. Gin Fizz– A light yellow cocktail of gin, lemon, and sugar
194. Harlequin– A playful and intelligent breed of rabbit
195. Harvest– The fields are yellow-brown during the harvesting season
196. Hasina– Give your virtuous cat this Arabic name
197. Jigsaw– Perfect for a cat with an irregular coat pattern
198. Khepri-Egyptian name meaning morning sun
199. Kiwi– A juicy edible berry with bright green flesh and brown skin
200. Leaf– Trees shed leaves of different shades during fall
201. Maple– The maple tree leaves are orange, yellow, and red
202. Marble– The marble effect on your cat’s coat
203. Marmalade– This sweet jam makes a lovely name for a calico cat
204. Mixit– Your calico cat has multiple shades of coat colors
205. Mkhai– Egyptian name meaning warrior
206. Mocha– If you’re a fun of caffè mocha, extend the name to your cat
207. Molasses– This sweetener is the perfect moniker for your lovable calico cat
208. Monifa– Egyptian for lucky
209. Mosaic– For a calico cat with an irregular yet beautiful coat like a mosaic pattern
210. Mud pie– Name your cat after this delicious Mississippi mud pie
211. Nomti– Suits a powerful puss
212. October– Halloween month characterized by orange and black colors
213. Oni– Egyptian name meaning wanted for an adorable and lovable puss
214. Paprika-For the love of this reddish-brown ground spice
215. Patchwork-A lovely name for a calico cat with numerous coat colors
216. Peaches– The sweet edible yellow-orange fruit
217. Peanut-Suits a tough kitty with a sweet and gentle heart
218. Pebble– A wonderful name for a cute cat with a soft coat
219. Piccola– Italian name meaning little one
220. Pixel– Ideal for a cat with several tiny multi-colored spots
221. Poppet-A sweet, charming calico cat with convincing looks
222. Rolo– A brand of chocolate candy with caramel centers
223. Rye-Reminds you of the brown-yellow layers in the marble rye bread
224. Saffron-This spice comes in shades of red and orange
225. Sandy– The yellowish-brown shades of the sand
226. Skittles-A brand of fruit-flavored candy that comes in multiple colors
227. Snickers– This yummy chocolate bar is yellowish on the inside with a dark brown coating
228. Sorghum-Reminds you of the yellow, brown, and red sorghum fields, a fitting name for a small calico kitty
229. Spice– For a playful and cheerful cat who’s full of energy
230. Squeaks– Suits a calico cat who likes recognition and attention
231. Sundae-Vanilla ice cream with a blend of chocolate and caramel
232. Sunny– For a beautiful and cheerful puss
233. Tangerine– A small orange-colored fruit
234. Twix– A sweet candy bar made of chocolate, caramel, and biscuit
235. Whiskers– For a sensitive cat with long fur
236. Zalika– Egyptian name meaning wellborn, suits a calico feline who is full of life

Conclusion

Calico cats originated from Egypt, but today you can find them all over the globe. If you’re a calico cat parent you’ll agree with me that they are just magical. And from our list of names, we hope you find the perfect moniker for your calico fur-baby who is an absolute joy to you and your family.