A fluffy orange cat is basically a walking sunset. Long-haired gingers come in every size, from a tiny Persian kitten to a twenty-pound Maine Coon, and their coats inspire some of the most fun names on our site: Floof, Puffball, Dandelion and Sir Fluffington.
Below you will find fluffy names, soft and cozy names, fluffy characters from film and TV, and a section of names for orange Persian cats. We finish with a few grooming basics, because that gorgeous coat takes work.
Fluffy orange cat names
Names that celebrate the fluff.
- FloofNeutral: For an extra-fluffy orange cat.
- FluffNeutral: Short and soft.
- FuzzyNeutral: A cozy name for a fuzzy kitten.
- PuffNeutral: For a cat who puffs up when startled.
- PuffballNeutral: Round and fluffy.
- FuzzballNeutral: All fuzz, all the time.
- PompomGirl: A fluffy ball of yarn.
- CloudNeutral: Soft and floaty.
- DandelionNeutral: A golden flower that turns into a fluffy puff.
- Cotton CandyGirl: Spun sugar, light and fluffy.
- MarshmallowNeutral: Soft and fluffy, for a mostly white cat with orange patches.
- Cream PuffNeutral: A light, fluffy pastry for a light, fluffy cat.
- DusterNeutral: For a cat whose tail dusts every shelf.
- MopNeutral: For a cat whose fur goes everywhere.
- ShaggyBoy: Scooby-Doo's shaggy best friend.
- Sir FluffingtonBoy: A very distinguished title for a very fluffy cat.
- FluffernutterNeutral: Named after the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich.
- WoollyNeutral: The woolly bear caterpillar is banded in black and orange.
- ManeNeutral: For a cat with a lion-like ruff of fur.
- RuffNeutral: The fluffy collar of fur around a longhair's neck.
- TuftsNeutral: For a cat with tufted ears.
- WispNeutral: A light, wispy bit of fluff.
- FeatherGirl: Light and soft.
Fluffy characters and creatures
Fuzzy friends from books, film and TV.
- CrookshanksBoy: Hermione's big, bandy-legged ginger cat in the Harry Potter books.
- LoraxNeutral: Dr. Seuss's orange, mustached speaker for the trees.
- ChewieBoy: Short for Chewbacca, for an extra-hairy cat.
- WookieeBoy: For a fluffy cat who makes strange noises.
- EwokNeutral: The small, furry forest creatures of Star Wars.
- TribbleNeutral: The furry, fast-multiplying creatures of Star Trek.
- MuppetNeutral: For a fuzzy, goofy cat.
- FozzieBoy: Fozzie Bear, the joke-telling orange-brown Muppet. Wocka wocka.
- HagridBoy: The gentle giant gamekeeper of Hogwarts.
- AslanBoy: The great golden lion of C.S. Lewis's Narnia books.
- SimbaBoy: The golden lion king of Pride Rock, a fit for a regal orange tom.
- MufasaBoy: Simba's mighty father in The Lion King, great for a big floofy boy.
- TotoroNeutral: The big, fluffy forest spirit of My Neighbor Totoro.
- Cousin IttNeutral: The Addams Family relative made entirely of hair.
Cozy and cuddly names
For a fluffy cat who lives for laps.
- TeddyBoy: Short for Theodore, and soft as a teddy bear.
- BearBoy: For a big, cuddly, fluffy cat.
- CuddlesNeutral: Exactly what it says.
- SnugglesNeutral: For a cat who loves to cuddle.
- HoneyGirl: Golden and sweet, perfect for a light orange girl.
- ButterscotchNeutral: Golden, buttery and sweet, perfect for a light orange cat.
- FlannelNeutral: Cozy, warm and very autumn.
- Sweater WeatherNeutral: For a cat who arrives when it gets cozy.
- BiscuitNeutral: Golden-brown and comforting, a cozy cat name.
- MuffinNeutral: Sweet, round and a little bit crumbly.
- BjornBoy: A Scandinavian name meaning "bear."
- UrsaGirl: Latin for "bear," as in the constellation Ursa Major.
- KodiakBoy: Named for the huge Kodiak bear.
- YetiBoy: A shaggy giant of the mountains.
- GrizzlyBoy: A big, shaggy bear name.
- MammothBoy: Big, woolly and impressive.
Funny names for big hair
For the cat whose fur has a mind of its own.
- PompadourBoy: A big, swept-up hairstyle, for a cat with a big hairdo.
- BouffantGirl: A big, puffy hairstyle.
- MulletBoy: Business in the front, fluff in the back.
- FabioBoy: A nod to the romance-novel model famous for his flowing hair.
- RapunzelGirl: The fairy tale girl with impossibly long golden hair.
- GoldilocksGirl: The golden-haired girl from the fairy tale.
- ChinchillaNeutral: A small, very soft gray rodent.
- StuffingNeutral: For a cat who is mostly fluff.
- SouffleNeutral: Light, fluffy and likely to collapse onto the couch.
Orange Persian cat names
Names with Persian roots for an orange Persian, plus a few elegant classics. Iran, once called Persia, is also the world's largest producer of saffron, the golden-orange spice.
- CyrusBoy: A great king of ancient Persia, lovely for an orange Persian.
- DariusBoy: Another king of ancient Persia.
- XerxesBoy: A Persian king with an unforgettable name.
- ShahBoy: A title of Persian kings.
- PersiaGirl: For an orange Persian cat.
- ShirinGirl: A Persian name meaning "sweet."
- RumiNeutral: The beloved 13th-century Persian poet.
- HafezBoy: A celebrated 14th-century Persian poet.
- SorayaGirl: The Persian name for the Pleiades star cluster.
- JasmineGirl: A flower whose name comes from Persian.
- NowruzNeutral: The Persian New Year, celebrated at the spring equinox.
- ShirazNeutral: A historic city in Iran, also the name of a wine grape.
- AzarNeutral: A Persian name meaning "fire."
- SaffronGirl: The precious golden-orange spice.
Elegant names for fluffy orange cats
Long-haired cats often look regal. These names match.
- DukeBoy: A noble title for a noble cat.
- BaronBoy: A grand title for a grand cat.
- KingBoy: For the ruler of the house.
- QueenGirl: For the true ruler of the house.
- JosephineGirl: An elegant vintage name. Josie for short.
- EleanorGirl: A regal classic. Ellie or Nora for short.
- AdelaideGirl: A gracious vintage name.
- MargotGirl: A chic vintage name with French style.
- AudreyGirl: A nod to Audrey Hepburn, who co-starred with Orangey in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
- FlorenceGirl: A refined vintage name. Flo for short.
- BeatriceGirl: A vintage name with a gentle feel. Bea for short.
- WinstonBoy: A stately, round-sounding classic for a big orange boy.
- ArthurBoy: A kingly classic for a cat who rules the house.
- HenryBoy: A timeless royal name for a dignified orange gentleman.
- TheodoreBoy: A distinguished classic that shortens to Teddy or Theo.
- ChampagneGirl: A pale golden shade with a celebratory feel.
More fluffy orange cat names
Everything else tagged fluffy in our database.
- BigfootBoy: For a big, fluffy cat with big paws.
- KumaBoy: Japanese for "bear," great for a big fluffy cat.
- KumoNeutral: Japanese for "cloud."
- LumberjackBoy: For a big, bearded-looking orange Maine Coon.
- MeridaGirl: The wild red-haired archer princess from Disney Pixar's Brave.
- MooseBoy: For a huge, gentle cat, and a nod to Maine's moose.
- PeachfluffNeutral: A made-up name: a fluffy, peachy kitten.
- SasquatchBoy: Large, hairy and rarely photographed well.
- SunpuffNeutral: A made-up name: a fluffy puff of sunshine.
- TangifluffNeutral: A made-up name: tangerine plus fluff.
Which orange cats are fluffy?
Long fur comes from a recessive gene, so two short-haired parents can sometimes have a long-haired kitten. Many fluffy orange cats are mixed-breed domestic longhairs. Pedigreed long-haired breeds that come in orange (red) include:
- Persian: the classic flat-faced longhair, with a very thick coat.
- Maine Coon: big and shaggy. See our orange Maine Coon names.
- Norwegian Forest Cat and Siberian: large cold-climate breeds with dense, water-resistant coats.
- Himalayan and Ragdoll: long-haired colorpoint cats that can be flame point, cream with orange points.
- Turkish Angora and Turkish Van: silky or semi-long coats, often in red and white.
Will my orange kitten be fluffy?
It can be hard to tell at first. Long-haired kittens often show longer fur on the ears, tail and around the neck within the first couple of months, but a full adult longhair coat can take a year or more to come in. If both parents are long-haired, a kitten is very likely to be long-haired too. If your kitten came from a shelter with unknown parents, your vet may be able to give you a good guess as the coat develops.
If you are not sure yet, choose a name that works either way, such as Teddy, Bear or Honey, rather than committing to Floof.
Fluffy name pairs
- Puff and Fluff: rhyming and ridiculously cute.
- Teddy and Bear: one name, split between two cats.
- Chewie and Ewok: two furry Star Wars friends.
- Cloud and Kumo: cloud in English and in Japanese.
- Pompadour and Bouffant: two big hairstyles for two big-haired cats.
- Cyrus and Soraya: two Persian names for two Persian cats.
Grooming basics for fluffy orange cats
- Brush often. Long coats tangle easily. Many longhairs need brushing several times a week, and Persians usually need it daily.
- Watch for mats. Mats are most common behind the ears, under the legs and on the belly. Do not cut them out with scissors near the skin, because it is easy to cut the skin. A groomer or vet can remove them safely.
- Expect hairballs. Regular brushing reduces the amount of fur your cat swallows. Talk to your vet if hairballs are frequent.
- Keep the back end clean. Some long-haired cats need a hygiene trim to stay clean.
Tips for naming your cat
- Keep it to one or two syllables for everyday use. A longer formal name is fine, but give it a short call name. "Sir Fluffington" becomes "Fluff" by week two anyway.
- Say it out loud ten times. If you feel silly yelling it across the yard or at the vet's front desk, keep looking.
- Avoid names that sound like commands. "Kit" and "sit," or "Bo" and "no," can blur together for a cat who is still learning.
- Watch your cat for a few days. Personality is often the best tiebreaker. A kitten who climbs the curtains may be a Blaze, not a Biscuit.
- Use the name often and pair it with good things. Say it at mealtime and during treats. A 2019 study in the journal Scientific Reports found that pet cats can tell their own name apart from similar-sounding words.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good name for a fluffy orange boy cat?
Teddy, Bear, Mufasa, Simba, Shaggy, Chewie, Kuma and Sir Fluffington are great names for a fluffy orange boy. For a big Maine Coon, try Moose or Hagrid.
What is a famous fluffy orange cat?
Crookshanks, Hermione's big ginger cat in the Harry Potter books, is one of the best-known fluffy orange cats in fiction.
What is a Japanese name for a fluffy cat?
Kuma means bear and Kumo means cloud. Both suit a big, fluffy orange cat.
What is a regal name for a fluffy orange cat?
Duke, Baron, Cyrus, Josephine, Eleanor, Arthur and Soraya are regal names for a long-haired orange cat.
What is a funny name for a fluffy orange cat?
Floof, Mullet, Pompadour, Cousin Itt, Fabio, Sir Fluffington and Fuzzball are funny names for a fluffy orange cat.
What is a cute name for a fluffy orange kitten?
Puffball, Pompom, Dandelion, Teddy, Wisp, Fuzzy and Cotton Candy are cute names for a fluffy orange kitten.
Are fluffy orange cats a breed?
No. Long fur and orange color appear in many breeds, such as the Persian and Maine Coon, and in mixed-breed domestic longhairs.
What is a good name for a fluffy orange cat?
Floof, Puffball, Dandelion, Teddy, Bear, Pompom, Cloud and Sir Fluffington are fun names for a fluffy orange cat.
What is a good name for an orange Persian cat?
Cyrus, Darius, Soraya, Shirin, Rumi, Saffron and Persia have Persian roots and suit an orange Persian.
Do fluffy orange cats need special grooming?
Yes. Long-haired cats need regular brushing to prevent mats and reduce hairballs. Persians usually need daily brushing.