Funny Orange Cat Names

Ask anyone who has lived with an orange cat and you will hear stories: the cat who fell off the couch while staring at nothing, the cat who ate a dropped grape and then looked offended, the cat who screams for breakfast at 4 a.m. Online, the running joke is that all orange cats share one brain cell and take turns using it. It is a joke, not science, but it explains why so many people want a funny orange cat name.

These funny names are grouped by type of joke: cheesy food names, normal human names that sound hilarious on a cat, chaos names and clever puns. Every one is tagged in our name sorter, so you can combine funny with boy, girl or a theme in seconds.

Are orange cats really goofier?

There is no solid scientific evidence that orange cats are less intelligent or more chaotic than other cats. Surveys have found that people tend to describe orange cats as especially friendly and laid-back, but researchers point out that this is human perception. Personality comes from a mix of genetics, early socialization and the individual cat.

What is true is that most orange cats are male, and many owners describe their tomcats as bold, social and very food-motivated. Combine that with a bright coat that makes every pratfall easy to spot, and you get the "orange cat behavior" legend. Lean into it with a name that makes you laugh.

Funny food names for orange cats

Orange food plus a cat who lives to eat equals the easiest funny name there is.

• BiscottiNeutral: A crunchy golden cookie.
• Burnt ToastNeutral: Toasty orange with a few dark spots.
• BurritoBoy: For a cat who loves being wrapped in blankets.
• Candy CornNeutral: The orange, yellow and white Halloween candy.
• CannoliNeutral: A crisp Italian pastry filled with sweet cream.
• CantaloupeNeutral: A pale orange melon for a pale orange cat.
• CarrotNeutral: Bright orange and crunchy.
• CheddarNeutral: Sharp, orange and always welcome.
• CheeseNeutral: Say cheese. Simple, silly and orange.
• CheesecakeNeutral: Rich, sweet and creamy.
• CheetoBoy: Bright orange and a little bit cheesy.
• ChiliNeutral: Hot stuff, for a cat with attitude.
• ChurroNeutral: A golden, cinnamon-sugar treat.
• CobblerNeutral: A warm fruit dessert with a biscuit topping.
• CornbreadNeutral: Golden and comforting.
• CroissantNeutral: Golden, flaky and curled up like a sleeping cat.
• CrumpetNeutral: A very British, very cute golden griddle cake.
• 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.
• DoritoBoy: For a cat as orange as nacho cheese dust.
• DrumstickNeutral: A Thanksgiving name for a cat who begs at the table.
• FluffernutterNeutral: Named after the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich.
• FryNeutral: Golden, salty and everyone wants one.
• GoldfishNeutral: The orange cracker and the orange fish.
• GoudaNeutral: A cheesy pun name for an orange cat. Gouda boy.
• 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.
• Hash BrownNeutral: Golden, crispy and a breakfast favorite.
• Hot SauceNeutral: For a cat with a fiery temper.
• KumquatNeutral: A tiny, tart citrus fruit with a funny name.
• LasagnaNeutral: Garfield's favorite food, for an orange cat who loves to eat.
• LicoriceNeutral: Black candy for a black-patched cat.
• LobsterNeutral: Cooked lobsters turn orange-red, and Maine is famous for them.
• MacBoy: As in mac and cheese, the orange comfort food.
• MacaroniBoy: The long form of Mac, for a cheesy cat.
• Mango TangoNeutral: For an orange cat who dances around your feet.
• MeatballBoy: Round, beloved and a bit chunky.
• MeatloafBoy: For a big, loaf-shaped orange boy.
• NachoBoy: Cheesy, orange and impossible to resist.
• NinjinNeutral: Japanese for "carrot."
• NuggetNeutral: Small, golden and adorable.
• OatmealNeutral: Pale, warm and comforting.
• OmeletNeutral: Eggs, cheese and a little bit fluffy.
• Orange JuiceNeutral: A name with a morning feel. OJ for short.
• PancakeNeutral: Golden, flat and floppy, like a cat sprawled in the sun.
• PopcornNeutral: For a cat who bounces off the walls.
• PretzelNeutral: For a cat who sleeps all twisted up.
• PulpNeutral: Orange juice with bits, for a cat with bits of chaos.
• Pumpkin SpiceNeutral: The flavor of fall itself.
• SalmonNeutral: A pinkish-orange fish for a fish-loving cat.
• SalsaGirl: Spicy, saucy and red-orange.
• SenbeiNeutral: Crunchy Japanese rice crackers.
• ShrimpNeutral: Orange, small and adorable.
• SnickerdoodleNeutral: A cinnamon-sugar cookie with a silly name.
• SouffleNeutral: Light, fluffy and likely to collapse onto the couch.
• SquashNeutral: For a cat who loves to squash into small boxes.
• SrirachaNeutral: A hot sauce name for a hot-tempered cat.
• StrudelNeutral: A rolled pastry, for a cat who curls up tight.
• StuffingNeutral: For a cat who is mostly fluff.
• SushiNeutral: For a fish-obsessed orange cat.
• Sweet PotatoNeutral: Orange inside and a total sweetie.
• SyrupNeutral: Sweet, golden and a little bit sticky.
• TacoBoy: Crunchy, cheesy and a crowd favorite.
• TangNeutral: The orange drink powder, short and punchy.
• Tater TotNeutral: Small, golden and crispy. Tot for short.
• TempuraNeutral: Golden and crispy, like a pale orange coat.
• ToastNeutral: Golden-brown and warm.
• TortelliniNeutral: A pasta pun for a tortie cat.
• TwinkieNeutral: Golden and spongy.
• Vitamin CNeutral: Oranges are famous for it, and your cat is your daily dose.
• WafflesNeutral: Golden, crispy and covered in syrup.
• Whoopie PieNeutral: The official state treat of Maine.
• YamNeutral: Simple, sweet and orange.
• YolkNeutral: The orange center of an egg, for an orange and white cat.

Funny human names for orange cats

Nothing beats a very ordinary human name on a cat. Picture yourself shouting "Gary, get off the counter." That is the energy.

• GaryBoy: A deeply average human name for a deeply ridiculous cat.
• KevinBoy: The funniest human name for a cat.
• SteveBoy: Steve is here. Steve has knocked everything off the counter.
• DaveBoy: Simple, solid, hilarious.
• DougBoy: Short, sturdy and absurd on a cat.
• GeraldBoy: A very serious name for a very unserious cat.
• LarryBoy: Lounges like a Larry.
• BarryBoy: A rhyming, friendly, funny name.
• CarlBoy: Just a guy named Carl. Who is a cat.
• FrankBoy: A short, no-nonsense human name for a no-nonsense cat.
• RalphBoy: A funny old-school name that suits a chunky orange cat.
• HankBoy: A down-home classic for a laid-back orange cat.
• WalterBoy: An old-fashioned name that sounds great on a cat.
• BobBoy: The London street cat whose bond with his owner inspired the book A Street Cat Named Bob.
• EdBoy: A nod to red-haired singer Ed Sheeran, and a funny human name for a cat.
• LindaGirl: A suburban classic, now with whiskers.
• BrendaGirl: Brenda runs this house.
• DorisGirl: A vintage name with grandma energy.
• GertrudeGirl: A big old-fashioned name for a tiny kitten.
• SusanGirl: Susan is judging you right now.
• CarolGirl: Carol would like to speak to the manager about dinner.
• WilmaGirl: Wilma Flintstone, the red-haired matriarch of Bedrock.
• OscarBoy: A classic with a grumpy streak, just like some tomcats.
• LionelBoy: A "little lion" name with an old-fashioned charm.
• MurphyBoy: A popular Irish surname with a friendly, goofy feel.
• PaddyBoy: A classic Irish nickname with a cheerful ring.
• OpieBoy: Opie Taylor of The Andy Griffith Show, played by red-haired Ron Howard.
• ConanBoy: A nod to red-haired talk show host Conan O'Brien.

Funny names for chaotic orange cats

For the cat who sprints laps at 3 a.m., knocks every pen off the desk and gets stuck in the blinds.

• Brain CellNeutral: A nod to the running internet joke that orange cats share a single brain cell.
• One Brain CellNeutral: The full version of the internet joke.
• ChaosNeutral: For a cat who cannot be contained.
• MayhemNeutral: For a cat who leaves a trail of destruction.
• HavocNeutral: For a cat who wreaks it.
• ZoomiesNeutral: For the cat who sprints laps at 3 a.m.
• TornadoNeutral: Spins, crashes, leaves.
• GremlinNeutral: For a cat who turns into chaos after midnight.
• GoblinBoy: For a mischievous orange troublemaker.
• DingusBoy: An affectionate name for a lovable goofball.
• GooberBoy: A sweet, silly name for a sweet, silly cat.
• NoodleNeutral: For a long, wiggly orange cat.
• Toe BeansNeutral: Named after a cat's adorable paw pads.
• SpookyNeutral: For an orange cat who loves to jump out from under the bed.
• BroomstickNeutral: For a cat who zooms around the house at night.
• FirecrackerNeutral: For a cat with explosive energy.
• FireballNeutral: Small, fast and fiery.
• SparkyBoy: A cheerful classic for an energetic cat.
• BruiserBoy: For a tough guy who is secretly a softie.
• SargeBoy: For a cat who runs the house like a drill sergeant.
• EinsteinBoy: For an orange cat who may or may not have that brain cell.
• OrangutanNeutral: An orange great ape, for a cat who climbs everything.
• KongBoy: For a giant orange cat who climbs everything.

Funny names for big orange cats

For the chonk, the absolute unit, the cat who fills the entire armchair.

• ChonkNeutral: For a big, round orange boy or girl.
• ChonkyNeutral: A loving name for a hefty cat.
• Big OrangeBoy: For a cat who is both.
• TinyNeutral: Best used on the biggest cat you have ever seen.
• MooseBoy: For a huge, gentle cat, and a nod to Maine's moose.
• BigfootBoy: For a big, fluffy cat with big paws.
• SasquatchBoy: Large, hairy and rarely photographed well.
• TankBoy: For a solid, unstoppable cat.
• GoliathBoy: A giant name for a giant cat.
• CliffordBoy: Named for the big red dog, ideal for an orange cat who is just as big.
• GarfieldBoy: The lasagna-loving, Monday-hating orange tabby created by Jim Davis in 1978.
• WinstonBoy: A stately, round-sounding classic for a big orange boy.
• FozzieBoy: Fozzie Bear, the joke-telling orange-brown Muppet. Wocka wocka.

Funny puns and pop culture names

Clever twists, Garfield jokes and wordplay. For more brainy options, see our clever orange cat names list.

• BangorBoy: A city in Maine, for an orange Maine Coon.
• BattyGirl: A little bit bat, a little bit nuts.
• BeanNeutral: A tiny name for a tiny cat.
• BeetlejuiceBoy: The chaotic ghost from Tim Burton's movie. Say it three times.
• BlarneyNeutral: As in the Blarney Stone, said to grant the gift of gab.
• BlondieGirl: For a strawberry-blond girl cat.
• Bob RossBoy: A nod to the calm, curly-haired painter of happy little trees.
• BouffantGirl: A big, puffy hairstyle.
• BubblesGirl: Bubbly and full of joy.
• ButterscootchNeutral: A made-up name: butterscotch for a cat who scoots across the floor.
• CamelNeutral: A sandy tan name for a sandy tan cat.
• Carrot TopBoy: A nod to the red-haired prop comedian, and a classic ginger nickname.
• CarrotinaGirl: A made-up name: carrot made fancy.
• CatalopeNeutral: A made-up name: cat plus cantaloupe.
• CatbusNeutral: The grinning, many-legged cat bus from My Neighbor Totoro.
• CatsbyBoy: The Great Catsby, for a glamorous orange cat.
• CauldronNeutral: For a cat who loves to curl up in round things.
• Chairman MeowBoy: A pun name for a cat who runs the household.
• CheddarbugNeutral: A made-up name: cheddar plus a cuddly "bug."
• ChewieBoy: Short for Chewbacca, for an extra-hairy cat.
• ChinchillaNeutral: A small, very soft gray rodent.
• ClawrotNeutral: A made-up name: claw plus carrot, for a cat who scratches everything.
• ClownfishNeutral: Orange with white stripes, a match for orange and white cats.
• ConeNeutral: Named for the bright orange traffic cone.
• CorkNeutral: An Irish county and a fun, bouncy name.
• CornucopiaNeutral: The horn of plenty.
• Cousin IttNeutral: The Addams Family relative made entirely of hair.
• CrabNeutral: Cooked crabs turn orange-red, and so do some grumpy cats.
• CrayonNeutral: Every crayon box has an orange one.
• DusterNeutral: For a cat whose tail dusts every shelf.
• ErnieBoy: The cheerful orange Muppet from Sesame Street, Bert's roommate.
• FabioBoy: A nod to the romance-novel model famous for his flowing hair.
• FergusBoy: A hearty old Irish name.
• FinneganBoy: A cheerful Irish surname that shortens to Finn.
• FlannelNeutral: Cozy, warm and very autumn.
• FloofNeutral: For an extra-fluffy orange cat.
• FoxyGirl: A playful, flirty orange name.
• FredBoy: One of the prank-loving red-haired Weasley twins.
• FurnectarineGirl: A made-up name: fur plus nectarine.
• FuzzballNeutral: All fuzz, all the time.
• GarfunkelBoy: Sounds like Garfield, rhymes with nothing.
• GhoulNeutral: Spooky, silly and short.
• GourdNeutral: For a cat who is, frankly, out of their gourd.
• GourdonBoy: Gordon, but make it a gourd.
• HayrideNeutral: A fall tradition and a fun cat name.
• HighlighterNeutral: For a cat as bright as a neon orange highlighter.
• HippoNeutral: For a big, round gray and orange cat.
• HoopsNeutral: Basketballs are orange, and so is your little baller.
• IchabodBoy: Ichabod Crane, the schoolteacher of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
• IgorBoy: The classic mad scientist's assistant.
• Jack-OBoy: A playful short form of jack-o'-lantern.
• JigsawNeutral: For a cat whose patches look like puzzle pieces.
• LeprechaunNeutral: For a small, mischievous cat with a stash of treasure.
• LumberjackBoy: For a big, bearded-looking orange Maine Coon.
• Madra RuaNeutral: Irish for "fox," literally "red dog."
• MammothBoy: Big, woolly and impressive.
• MarmadukeBoy: A grand old English name. Also a famous Great Dane.
• MatchstickNeutral: Skinny with an orange top.
• MeowngoNeutral: A made-up name: meow plus mango.
• Mister OrangeBoy: Straight to the point.
• MondaysNeutral: Garfield famously hates Mondays. Your cat may agree.
• MopNeutral: For a cat whose fur goes everywhere.
• MulletBoy: Business in the front, fluff in the back.
• MulliganBoy: A second chance, for a rescue cat.
• MuppetNeutral: For a fuzzy, goofy cat.
• NapoleonBoy: The French emperor, perfect for a small cat with big ambitions.
• NickelBoy: A gray coin and a gray metal.
• OgunquitNeutral: A Maine beach town with a fun name to say.
• OrangerooBoy: A made-up name: an orange cat who hops around like a kangaroo.
• Paul BunyanBoy: The giant lumberjack of American folklore.
• PeachabooNeutral: A made-up name: peach plus peekaboo, for a cat who hides and pops out.
• PigeonNeutral: For a gray-and-cream cat who coos.
• PippiGirl: Pippi Longstocking, the super-strong girl with red braids.
• PompadourBoy: A big, swept-up hairstyle, for a cat with a big hairdo.
• PuffballNeutral: Round and fluffy.
• PumpkinoodleNeutral: A made-up name: pumpkin plus noodle, for a long, floppy orange cat.
• RuffNeutral: The fluffy collar of fur around a longhair's neck.
• RustywhiskersBoy: A made-up name: rusty plus whiskers.
• ScarecrowNeutral: For a cat who guards the garden.
• ShaggyBoy: Scooby-Doo's shaggy best friend.
• ShamrockNeutral: The Irish clover, for an orange cat with green eyes.
• Sir FluffingtonBoy: A very distinguished title for a very fluffy cat.
• Sir MarmalotBoy: A made-up name: a knightly title for a marmalade cat.
• SootNeutral: For a cat who looks like they climbed out of a chimney.
• SquirrelNeutral: For a cat who hoards toys like nuts.
• StarfishNeutral: Many sea stars are bright orange.
• Sunny SideNeutral: Like an egg sunny side up, for an orange and white cat.
• Sweater WeatherNeutral: For a cat who arrives when it gets cozy.
• TangerooBoy: A made-up name: tangerine plus kangaroo, for a cat who bounces.
• TanukiNeutral: The Japanese raccoon dog, a playful trickster in folklore.
• TinderNeutral: Easily lit, and a great swipe-right cat.
• TrickNeutral: Half of trick or treat.
• TurkeyNeutral: For a cat who gobbles dinner.
• WookieeBoy: For a fluffy cat who makes strange noises.
• YetiBoy: A shaggy giant of the mountains.

Funny names for orange cat pairs

Adopting two orange kittens? Pair names double the joke.

• Mac and Cheese: the classic orange comfort-food duo.
• Taco and Burrito: for one compact cat and one long one.
• Fred and George: the red-haired Weasley twins from Harry Potter.
• Hocus and Pocus: spooky, silly and great for Halloween kittens.
• Maverick and Goose: Top Gun wingmen, and Goose is also the orange cat in Captain Marvel.
• Sherlock and Watson: for two cats who investigate every grocery bag.
• Cheeto and Dorito: the orange snack-aisle brothers.
• Peaches and Cream: for an orange cat and a cream or white cat.
• Bert and Ernie: Ernie is the orange one, so he gets the gingerest kitten.
• Pumpkin and Spice: a fall-themed pair.

How to pick a funny name you will not regret

A funny name is great until you have to say it at the vet's front desk. A few quick checks help:

• Would you say it in public? Gary is funny everywhere. Some jokes only work at home.
• Does it have a short call name? "Chairman Meow" is a great title, but you will probably call him "Chairman" or "Meow."
• Will it age well? Tiny is hilarious on a 20-pound cat, but only if the kitten actually grows.
• Is it kind? Joke names are best when they are affectionate. Brain Cell is a loving tease, not an insult.

More orange cat name lists

• Clever Orange Cat Names
• Male Orange Cat Names
• Famous Orange Cat Names
• Cute Orange Cat Names
• All orange cat names + sorter