Food Names for Orange Cats

Food names are the single biggest category of orange cat names, and it is easy to see why. Orange is the color of so many favorite foods: oranges themselves, cheddar, carrots, pumpkins, mangoes, butterscotch and nacho cheese. Owners also love to joke that their orange cat thinks about nothing but dinner, which makes a food name feel like an honest description.

We have grouped these food names by category, from citrus and fruit to snacks, sweets and spices. One quick reminder before you start: a food name is fun, but many human foods are not safe for cats. See our safety notes near the end.

Citrus names for orange cats

Orange cat, orange fruit. These are the most literal food names on the list, and some of the prettiest.

• ClementineGirl: A sweet citrus fruit and a charming vintage name.
• TangerineGirl: A sweet, bright citrus name.
• MandarinNeutral: A small, sweet orange citrus.
• SatsumaNeutral: A sweet, easy-peel mandarin named after a former Japanese province.
• TangeloNeutral: A cross between a tangerine and a pomelo.
• KumquatNeutral: A tiny, tart citrus fruit with a funny name.
• ValenciaGirl: A sweet orange variety and a city in Spain.
• SevilleNeutral: Seville oranges are the classic choice for marmalade.
• JaffaNeutral: A sweet, thick-skinned orange variety.
• Cara CaraGirl: A pink-fleshed navel orange variety.
• CalamansiNeutral: A small, tangy citrus grown in the Philippines.
• BergamotNeutral: The fragrant citrus that flavors Earl Grey tea.
• YuzuNeutral: A fragrant Japanese citrus fruit.
• MikanNeutral: Japanese for mandarin orange.
• CitrusNeutral: Zesty and bright, for a zesty, bright cat.
• ZestNeutral: Zesty energy in a single syllable.
• PulpNeutral: Orange juice with bits, for a cat with bits of chaos.
• Vitamin CNeutral: Oranges are famous for it, and your cat is your daily dose.
• MarmaladeNeutral: Orange preserves and a classic orange cat name. Paddington Bear's favorite.
• MimosaGirl: Orange juice and bubbles, for a bubbly girl.
• Orange JuiceNeutral: A name with a morning feel. OJ for short.
• TangNeutral: The orange drink powder, short and punchy.
• JuliusBoy: A classic name that also brings the orange drink to mind.

Fruit and vegetable names

Sweet orange fruits and garden vegetables.

• PeachesGirl: Soft, sweet and peachy orange.
• PeachGirl: A shorter, sweet take on Peaches.
• MangoNeutral: Tropical, sunny and bright orange.
• ApricotGirl: A soft orange fruit for a soft orange cat.
• PapayaGirl: A tropical fruit with bright orange flesh.
• CantaloupeNeutral: A pale orange melon for a pale orange cat.
• PersimmonNeutral: A glossy orange autumn fruit.
• KakiNeutral: Japanese for persimmon, a bright orange fruit.
• NectarineGirl: A smooth cousin of the peach.
• MomoGirl: Japanese for "peach."
• CarrotNeutral: Bright orange and crunchy.
• NinjinNeutral: Japanese for "carrot."
• Sweet PotatoNeutral: Orange inside and a total sweetie.
• YamNeutral: Simple, sweet and orange.
• PumpkinNeutral: The quintessential orange cat name.
• ButternutNeutral: A sweet orange squash for a sweet orange cat.
• KabochaNeutral: A sweet Japanese winter squash with orange flesh.
• SquashNeutral: For a cat who loves to squash into small boxes.
• BlueberryNeutral: Maine is famous for its wild blueberries.
• CranberryGirl: A tart red berry from fall harvest time.
• StrawberryGirl: Strawberry Shortcake, the red-haired cartoon girl.

Cheesy and snack food names

The orange-dust aisle of the grocery store. Funny, cute and very fitting.

• CheetoBoy: Bright orange and a little bit cheesy.
• DoritoBoy: For a cat as orange as nacho cheese dust.
• NachoBoy: Cheesy, orange and impossible to resist.
• CheddarNeutral: Sharp, orange and always welcome.
• CheeseNeutral: Say cheese. Simple, silly and orange.
• MacBoy: As in mac and cheese, the orange comfort food.
• MacaroniBoy: The long form of Mac, for a cheesy cat.
• GoudaNeutral: A cheesy pun name for an orange cat. Gouda boy.
• ColbyBoy: An orange cheese and a classic boy name.
• GoldfishNeutral: The orange cracker and the orange fish.
• Tater TotNeutral: Small, golden and crispy. Tot for short.
• FryNeutral: Golden, salty and everyone wants one.
• Hash BrownNeutral: Golden, crispy and a breakfast favorite.
• PretzelNeutral: For a cat who sleeps all twisted up.
• PopcornNeutral: For a cat who bounces off the walls.
• NuggetNeutral: Small, golden and adorable.
• TacoBoy: Crunchy, cheesy and a crowd favorite.
• BurritoBoy: For a cat who loves being wrapped in blankets.
• SalsaGirl: Spicy, saucy and red-orange.
• LasagnaNeutral: Garfield's favorite food, for an orange cat who loves to eat.
• MeatballBoy: Round, beloved and a bit chunky.
• MeatloafBoy: For a big, loaf-shaped orange boy.

Sweet and dessert names

Desserts in golden, caramel and peachy shades.

• ButterscotchNeutral: Golden, buttery and sweet, perfect for a light orange cat.
• CaramelNeutral: A rich golden-brown sweet for a golden-brown cat.
• ToffeeNeutral: A buttery candy the color of a warm orange coat.
• TaffyGirl: Sweet and stretchy, like a cat mid-yawn.
• HoneyGirl: Golden and sweet, perfect for a light orange girl.
• CreamsicleNeutral: Orange on the outside, cream inside, ideal for orange and white cats.
• DreamsicleNeutral: The orange-and-vanilla frozen treat, for an orange and white dreamboat.
• SherbetNeutral: A pastel frozen treat for a pastel orange cat.
• SorbetGirl: A cool, fruity name with a soft sound.
• CustardNeutral: Pale yellow-orange and sweet.
• FlanNeutral: A golden caramel custard.
• PuddingNeutral: Soft and sweet, for a squishy cat.
• CheesecakeNeutral: Rich, sweet and creamy.
• BruleeNeutral: As in creme brulee, golden caramelized sugar on cream.
• PralineGirl: A golden caramelized-nut candy.
• NougatNeutral: A soft, pale candy.
• DulceGirl: As in dulce de leche, a golden caramel.
• MarzipanNeutral: A pale almond sweet.
• HoneycombNeutral: Golden and sweet.
• CupcakeGirl: Sweet with a little frosting.
• MuffinNeutral: Sweet, round and a little bit crumbly.
• CookieNeutral: A classic sweet name.
• SnickerdoodleNeutral: A cinnamon-sugar cookie with a silly name.
• GingersnapNeutral: A spicy cookie for a snappy orange cat.
• ChurroNeutral: A golden, cinnamon-sugar treat.
• TwinkieNeutral: Golden and spongy.
• Whoopie PieNeutral: The official state treat of Maine.
• Cream PuffNeutral: A light, fluffy pastry for a light, fluffy cat.
• EclairGirl: A golden pastry filled with cream.

Breakfast and bakery names

Golden, toasty and best enjoyed in the morning sun.

• PancakeNeutral: Golden, flat and floppy, like a cat sprawled in the sun.
• WafflesNeutral: Golden, crispy and covered in syrup.
• ToastNeutral: Golden-brown and warm.
• BiscuitNeutral: Golden-brown and comforting, a cozy cat name.
• SconeNeutral: A golden British bake with a cozy feel.
• CrumpetNeutral: A very British, very cute golden griddle cake.
• CroissantNeutral: Golden, flaky and curled up like a sleeping cat.
• BiscottiNeutral: A crunchy golden cookie.
• ShortbreadNeutral: A buttery pale cookie.
• GrahamBoy: A classic name and a golden cracker.
• OatmealNeutral: Pale, warm and comforting.
• CornbreadNeutral: Golden and comforting.
• SyrupNeutral: Sweet, golden and a little bit sticky.
• ButterNeutral: Pale gold and soft, for a cream-colored cat.
• YolkNeutral: The orange center of an egg, for an orange and white cat.
• OmeletNeutral: Eggs, cheese and a little bit fluffy.
• TamagoNeutral: Japanese for "egg," for an orange and white cat.

Spice names

Warm, golden and red-orange spices for a cat with some heat.

• CinnamonNeutral: A warm reddish-brown spice for a deep orange cat.
• NutmegNeutral: A warm baking spice with a sweet ring.
• GingerNeutral: The classic name for a ginger cat.
• PaprikaGirl: A bright red-orange spice for a spicy girl.
• SaffronGirl: The precious golden-orange spice.
• TurmericNeutral: A bright golden-orange spice.
• CayenneNeutral: A hot red-orange pepper for a fiery cat.
• ChiliNeutral: Hot stuff, for a cat with attitude.
• CurryNeutral: Warm, golden and full of spice.
• MasalaNeutral: A blend of spices, warm and golden.
• TikkaNeutral: As in tikka masala, a warm orange curry.
• SrirachaNeutral: A hot sauce name for a hot-tempered cat.
• Hot SauceNeutral: For a cat with a fiery temper.

Drink names

From morning coffee to cozy fall drinks.

• LatteNeutral: Creamy and warm, nice for orange and white cats.
• ChaiNeutral: A warm spiced tea for a warm spiced cat.
• CappuccinoNeutral: A foamy coffee name for an orange cat with white patches.
• CiderNeutral: A golden fall drink for a golden fall cat.
• Apple CiderNeutral: Warm, spiced and golden.
• Ginger AleNeutral: Bubbly, golden and refreshing.
• BelliniGirl: A peach and sparkling wine cocktail.
• Earl GreyBoy: Gray by name and flavored with bergamot, a citrus fruit.
• London FogNeutral: A latte made with Earl Grey tea: gray, creamy and citrusy.
• ButterbeerNeutral: The golden wizarding drink from Harry Potter.

Japanese food names

Japanese foods make especially cute cat names. More on our Japanese orange cat names page.

• MochiNeutral: A soft, chewy rice cake, for a soft, squishy cat.
• IkuraNeutral: Japanese for salmon roe, the bright orange sushi topping.
• SushiNeutral: For a fish-obsessed orange cat.
• TempuraNeutral: Golden and crispy, like a pale orange coat.
• DangoNeutral: Sweet Japanese rice dumplings on a skewer.
• SenbeiNeutral: Crunchy Japanese rice crackers.
• MisoNeutral: A savory fermented paste, warm golden-brown in color.
• KinakoNeutral: Japanese roasted soybean flour, a soft golden tan.

More food names for orange cats

Everything else tagged food in our database.

• AlmondNeutral: A soft, warm-toned name.
• BisqueNeutral: A pale orange-pink color, and a creamy soup.
• BraeburnBoy: A crisp apple variety with a Scottish-sounding name.
• BriocheNeutral: A rich, golden French bread.
• Burnt ToastNeutral: Toasty orange with a few dark spots.
• Candy CornNeutral: The orange, yellow and white Halloween candy.
• CannoliNeutral: A crisp Italian pastry filled with sweet cream.
• Caramel AppleNeutral: A fall fair favorite.
• CashewNeutral: A pale, curved nut, like a curled-up cat.
• CobblerNeutral: A warm fruit dessert with a biscuit topping.
• CocoaNeutral: A warm chocolate name for a dark patchy cat.
• CortlandBoy: An apple variety and a strong boy name.
• Cotton CandyGirl: Spun sugar, light and fluffy.
• CrepeNeutral: A thin, golden French pancake.
• CrumbleNeutral: A fruit dessert with a buttery, crumbly top.
• DaifukuNeutral: A soft round mochi with a sweet filling.
• DijonBoy: A pale golden mustard, for a cat with a bit of bite.
• DorayakiNeutral: Two small pancakes sandwiching sweet bean paste, famously Doraemon's favorite snack.
• DrumstickNeutral: A Thanksgiving name for a cat who begs at the table.
• EbiNeutral: Japanese for "shrimp."
• EspressoBoy: Dark, strong and full of energy.
• FlambeNeutral: Food set on fire, for a fiery orange cat.
• FluffernutterNeutral: Named after the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich.
• FudgeNeutral: Rich, dark and sweet.
• FujiNeutral: An apple variety developed in Japan, named after Mount Fuji.
• GalaGirl: A popular sweet apple with red-orange streaks.
• Granny SmithGirl: The tart green apple, for a cat with grandma energy.
• GranolaNeutral: Golden, crunchy and wholesome.
• GravyNeutral: For a cat who licks the plate.
• GumdropNeutral: A small, chewy candy that often comes in orange.
• HazelnutNeutral: A warm, toasty nut.
• HoneycrispNeutral: A sweet, crunchy apple variety and a cozy fall name.
• JellybeanNeutral: Small, sweet and colorful.
• JonagoldNeutral: A golden-red apple variety.
• LicoriceNeutral: Black candy for a black-patched cat.
• LobsterNeutral: Cooked lobsters turn orange-red, and Maine is famous for them.
• LollipopGirl: A sweet treat on a stick.
• MadeleineGirl: A small French shell-shaped cake, and a classic girl name.
• Mango TangoNeutral: For an orange cat who dances around your feet.
• MapleNeutral: Like maple syrup and the orange leaves of fall.
• McIntoshBoy: A classic red apple variety. Mac for short.
• MelbaGirl: As in peach Melba, a dessert of peaches and cream.
• MelonNeutral: A pale, sweet name.
• MeringueNeutral: A pale, airy sweet.
• MochaNeutral: Coffee and chocolate, for a dark and orange cat.
• MuesliNeutral: Pale oats and dried fruit.
• NeapolitanNeutral: Three flavors in one, like a calico's three colors.
• Panna CottaGirl: A creamy Italian dessert.
• Peaches and CreamGirl: A dreamy name for an orange and white girl.
• PeanutNeutral: A sweet, small name for a little kitten.
• PecanNeutral: A fall pie nut.
• PepperNeutral: Orange bell peppers are sweet and bright.
• PieNeutral: Short, sweet and very fall.
• Pumpkin PieNeutral: Pumpkin, but with extra sweetness.
• Pumpkin SpiceNeutral: The flavor of fall itself.
• PurinNeutral: The Japanese word for custard pudding.
• S'moresNeutral: Chocolate, toasted marshmallow and golden graham.
• SalmonNeutral: A pinkish-orange fish for a fish-loving cat.
• ShrimpNeutral: Orange, small and adorable.
• SmoothieNeutral: Mango and peach smoothies come out a sunny orange.
• SouffleNeutral: Light, fluffy and likely to collapse onto the couch.
• SprinklesNeutral: Adds fun to everything.
• StrudelNeutral: A rolled pastry, for a cat who curls up tight.
• StuffingNeutral: For a cat who is mostly fluff.
• SugarGirl: Sweet as can be.
• TaiyakiNeutral: A golden, fish-shaped cake filled with sweet bean paste.
• Thai TeaNeutral: Thai iced tea is famous for its bright orange color.
• TortelliniNeutral: A pasta pun for a tortie cat.
• TruffleNeutral: A dark chocolate treat.
• VanillaNeutral: Pale and sweet, for a cream-colored cat.
• WalnutNeutral: A classic fall nut.

Name it, do not feed it: foods that are unsafe for cats

Several foods on this page are fine as names but should never go in your cat's bowl. Common foods that are toxic or risky for cats include:

Contrary to the cartoon image, milk is also not a great treat: many adult cats are lactose intolerant. If your cat eats something worrying, call your veterinarian or an animal poison control line.

More orange cat name lists

• Funny Orange Cat Names
• Cute Orange Cat Names
• Fall Names for Orange Cats
• Japanese Orange Cat Names
• All orange cat names + sorter