Gender Neutral Orange Cat Names

Gender-neutral names are more useful for cats than you might think. Very young kittens are notoriously hard to sex, and plenty of owners have named a kitten Princess only to learn at the first vet visit that Princess is a boy. A unisex name saves you the renaming.

Orange cats are also a natural fit for neutral names, because so many orange things, like pumpkins, mangoes, embers and sunsets, have no gender at all. Here are our gender-neutral orange cat names, grouped by theme.

Unisex food names for orange cats

Food names are the biggest group of neutral orange cat names, and they are usually adorable.

• AlmondNeutral: A soft, warm-toned name.
• Apple CiderNeutral: Warm, spiced and golden.
• BergamotNeutral: The fragrant citrus that flavors Earl Grey tea.
• BiscottiNeutral: A crunchy golden cookie.
• BiscuitNeutral: Golden-brown and comforting, a cozy cat name.
• BisqueNeutral: A pale orange-pink color, and a creamy soup.
• BlueberryNeutral: Maine is famous for its wild blueberries.
• BriocheNeutral: A rich, golden French bread.
• BruleeNeutral: As in creme brulee, golden caramelized sugar on cream.
• Burnt ToastNeutral: Toasty orange with a few dark spots.
• ButterNeutral: Pale gold and soft, for a cream-colored cat.
• ButterbeerNeutral: The golden wizarding drink from Harry Potter.
• ButternutNeutral: A sweet orange squash for a sweet orange cat.
• ButterscotchNeutral: Golden, buttery and sweet, perfect for a light orange cat.
• CalamansiNeutral: A small, tangy citrus grown in the Philippines.
• 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.
• CappuccinoNeutral: A foamy coffee name for an orange cat with white patches.
• CaramelNeutral: A rich golden-brown sweet for a golden-brown cat.
• Caramel AppleNeutral: A fall fair favorite.
• CarrotNeutral: Bright orange and crunchy.
• CashewNeutral: A pale, curved nut, like a curled-up cat.
• CayenneNeutral: A hot red-orange pepper for a fiery cat.
• ChaiNeutral: A warm spiced tea for a warm spiced cat.
• CheddarNeutral: Sharp, orange and always welcome.
• CheeseNeutral: Say cheese. Simple, silly and orange.
• CheesecakeNeutral: Rich, sweet and creamy.
• ChiliNeutral: Hot stuff, for a cat with attitude.
• ChurroNeutral: A golden, cinnamon-sugar treat.
• CiderNeutral: A golden fall drink for a golden fall cat.
• CinnamonNeutral: A warm reddish-brown spice for a deep orange cat.
• CitrusNeutral: Zesty and bright, for a zesty, bright cat.
• CobblerNeutral: A warm fruit dessert with a biscuit topping.
• CocoaNeutral: A warm chocolate name for a dark patchy cat.
• CookieNeutral: A classic sweet name.
• CornbreadNeutral: Golden and comforting.
• Cream PuffNeutral: A light, fluffy pastry for a light, fluffy cat.
• CreamsicleNeutral: Orange on the outside, cream inside, ideal for orange and white cats.
• CrepeNeutral: A thin, golden French pancake.
• CroissantNeutral: Golden, flaky and curled up like a sleeping cat.
• CrumbleNeutral: A fruit dessert with a buttery, crumbly top.
• CrumpetNeutral: A very British, very cute golden griddle cake.
• CurryNeutral: Warm, golden and full of spice.
• CustardNeutral: Pale yellow-orange and sweet.
• DreamsicleNeutral: The orange-and-vanilla frozen treat, for an orange and white dreamboat.
• DrumstickNeutral: A Thanksgiving name for a cat who begs at the table.
• FlambeNeutral: Food set on fire, for a fiery orange cat.
• FlanNeutral: A golden caramel custard.
• FluffernutterNeutral: Named after the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich.
• FryNeutral: Golden, salty and everyone wants one.
• FudgeNeutral: Rich, dark and sweet.
• GingerNeutral: The classic name for a ginger cat.
• Ginger AleNeutral: Bubbly, golden and refreshing.
• GingersnapNeutral: A spicy cookie for a snappy orange cat.
• GoldfishNeutral: The orange cracker and the orange fish.
• GoudaNeutral: A cheesy pun name for an orange cat. Gouda boy.
• GranolaNeutral: Golden, crunchy and wholesome.
• GravyNeutral: For a cat who licks the plate.
• GumdropNeutral: A small, chewy candy that often comes in orange.
• Hash BrownNeutral: Golden, crispy and a breakfast favorite.
• HazelnutNeutral: A warm, toasty nut.
• HoneycombNeutral: Golden and sweet.
• HoneycrispNeutral: A sweet, crunchy apple variety and a cozy fall name.
• Hot SauceNeutral: For a cat with a fiery temper.
• JaffaNeutral: A sweet, thick-skinned orange variety.
• JellybeanNeutral: Small, sweet and colorful.
• JonagoldNeutral: A golden-red apple variety.
• KumquatNeutral: A tiny, tart citrus fruit with a funny name.
• LasagnaNeutral: Garfield's favorite food, for an orange cat who loves to eat.
• LatteNeutral: Creamy and warm, nice for orange and white cats.
• LicoriceNeutral: Black candy for a black-patched cat.
• LobsterNeutral: Cooked lobsters turn orange-red, and Maine is famous for them.
• London FogNeutral: A latte made with Earl Grey tea: gray, creamy and citrusy.
• MandarinNeutral: A small, sweet orange citrus.
• MangoNeutral: Tropical, sunny and bright orange.
• Mango TangoNeutral: For an orange cat who dances around your feet.
• MapleNeutral: Like maple syrup and the orange leaves of fall.
• MarmaladeNeutral: Orange preserves and a classic orange cat name. Paddington Bear's favorite.
• MarzipanNeutral: A pale almond sweet.
• MasalaNeutral: A blend of spices, warm and golden.
• 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.
• MuffinNeutral: Sweet, round and a little bit crumbly.
• NeapolitanNeutral: Three flavors in one, like a calico's three colors.
• NougatNeutral: A soft, pale candy.
• NuggetNeutral: Small, golden and adorable.
• NutmegNeutral: A warm baking spice with a sweet ring.
• 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.
• PeanutNeutral: A sweet, small name for a little kitten.
• PecanNeutral: A fall pie nut.
• PepperNeutral: Orange bell peppers are sweet and bright.
• PersimmonNeutral: A glossy orange autumn fruit.
• PieNeutral: Short, sweet and very fall.
• PopcornNeutral: For a cat who bounces off the walls.
• PretzelNeutral: For a cat who sleeps all twisted up.
• PuddingNeutral: Soft and sweet, for a squishy cat.
• PulpNeutral: Orange juice with bits, for a cat with bits of chaos.
• PumpkinNeutral: The quintessential orange cat name.
• Pumpkin PieNeutral: Pumpkin, but with extra sweetness.
• Pumpkin SpiceNeutral: The flavor of fall itself.
• S'moresNeutral: Chocolate, toasted marshmallow and golden graham.
• SalmonNeutral: A pinkish-orange fish for a fish-loving cat.
• SconeNeutral: A golden British bake with a cozy feel.
• SevilleNeutral: Seville oranges are the classic choice for marmalade.
• SherbetNeutral: A pastel frozen treat for a pastel orange cat.
• ShortbreadNeutral: A buttery pale cookie.
• ShrimpNeutral: Orange, small and adorable.
• SmoothieNeutral: Mango and peach smoothies come out a sunny orange.
• SnickerdoodleNeutral: A cinnamon-sugar cookie with a silly name.
• SouffleNeutral: Light, fluffy and likely to collapse onto the couch.
• SprinklesNeutral: Adds fun to everything.
• 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.
• Sweet PotatoNeutral: Orange inside and a total sweetie.
• SyrupNeutral: Sweet, golden and a little bit sticky.
• TangNeutral: The orange drink powder, short and punchy.
• TangeloNeutral: A cross between a tangerine and a pomelo.
• Tater TotNeutral: Small, golden and crispy. Tot for short.
• Thai TeaNeutral: Thai iced tea is famous for its bright orange color.
• TikkaNeutral: As in tikka masala, a warm orange curry.
• ToastNeutral: Golden-brown and warm.
• ToffeeNeutral: A buttery candy the color of a warm orange coat.
• TortelliniNeutral: A pasta pun for a tortie cat.
• TruffleNeutral: A dark chocolate treat.
• TurmericNeutral: A bright golden-orange spice.
• TwinkieNeutral: Golden and spongy.
• VanillaNeutral: Pale and sweet, for a cream-colored cat.
• Vitamin CNeutral: Oranges are famous for it, and your cat is your daily dose.
• WafflesNeutral: Golden, crispy and covered in syrup.
• WalnutNeutral: A classic fall nut.
• 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.
• ZestNeutral: Zesty energy in a single syllable.

Unisex nature, fire and color names

Embers, sunsets, gemstones and autumn leaves. Nature does not care about gender.

• AcornNeutral: Small, round and full of potential.
• AshNeutral: For a cat with smoky gray or black patches among the orange.
• AspenNeutral: A tree with brilliant gold fall leaves.
• BarleyNeutral: A golden grain with a friendly sound.
• BonfireNeutral: Crackling orange flames on a cool night.
• BronzeNeutral: A warm metal name for a tough cat.
• BumblebeeNeutral: Striped in dark and gold.
• CampfireNeutral: Orange flames against a dark night.
• CanyonNeutral: Many desert canyons glow red and orange at sunset.
• CharcoalNeutral: Dark with a hint of glowing ember.
• ChestnutNeutral: A warm reddish-brown nut.
• CinderNeutral: A glowing piece of coal, for black fur with orange patches.
• ClownfishNeutral: Orange with white stripes, a match for orange and white cats.
• CopperNeutral: A warm metallic name for a deep orange coat.
• CornucopiaNeutral: The horn of plenty.
• CrabNeutral: Cooked crabs turn orange-red, and so do some grumpy cats.
• DandelionNeutral: A golden flower that turns into a fluffy puff.
• DublinNeutral: Ireland's capital city.
• DuneNeutral: Warm sand, for a pale orange cat.
• DuskNeutral: The time when orange sky fades into dark.
• EclipseNeutral: When dark covers the sun, a fit for a black and orange cat.
• EmberNeutral: A glowing orange coal, perfect for a dark cat with orange flecks.
• EquinoxNeutral: The first day of fall.
• FireballNeutral: Small, fast and fiery.
• FirecrackerNeutral: For a cat with explosive energy.
• FireflyNeutral: A glowing bug that lights up the dark.
• FlameNeutral: A simple fiery name.
• FlannelNeutral: Cozy, warm and very autumn.
• FlareNeutral: A bright burst of light.
• FoxNeutral: A sleek orange animal with a clever reputation.
• GoldNeutral: Simple, shiny and precious.
• GourdNeutral: For a cat who is, frankly, out of their gourd.
• HarvestNeutral: Pumpkins, gourds and golden fields.
• Harvest MoonNeutral: The full moon closest to the autumn equinox, often glowing orange as it rises.
• HayrideNeutral: A fall tradition and a fun cat name.
• HazeNeutral: Soft and hazy, like a dilute coat.
• HexNeutral: A witchy spell in a single syllable.
• HickoryNeutral: A hardwood tree with golden fall color.
• HoopsNeutral: Basketballs are orange, and so is your little baller.
• JetNeutral: Jet black and fast.
• KitNeutral: A baby fox is called a kit, and kit is also an old nickname for a kitten.
• KoiNeutral: Many koi are orange and white, just like some cats.
• LavaNeutral: Black rock and glowing orange, a match for a tortie.
• ManeNeutral: For a cat with a lion-like ruff of fur.
• MonarchNeutral: The orange-and-black butterfly, for an orange and black cat.
• NovemberNeutral: Late fall, cozy and quiet.
• OakleyNeutral: A modern, outdoorsy name with an autumn feel.
• ObsidianNeutral: Black volcanic glass, for a black cat with fiery eyes.
• OchreNeutral: An earthy yellow-orange pigment used since prehistoric times.
• OctoberNeutral: The most orange month of the year.
• OnyxNeutral: A black gemstone, perfect for a black cat with orange eyes.
• OrioleNeutral: The Baltimore oriole is a bright orange-and-black bird.
• ParadiseNeutral: As in the bird of paradise flower, with its orange and blue petals.
• PhoenixNeutral: The mythical firebird that rises from its own ashes.
• PineconeNeutral: A small, spiky fall find.
• PlatinumNeutral: A precious silver-gray metal.
• Pumpkin PatchNeutral: A whole field of pumpkins in one cat.
• PyroNeutral: For a cat obsessed with heat and sunbeams.
• QuinnNeutral: A crisp Irish surname for any cat.
• RedwoodNeutral: A giant red tree for a giant red cat.
• RobinNeutral: The American robin has an orange-red breast.
• RowanNeutral: Often linked to the Irish Ruadhan, "little red one." Rowan berries are orange-red.
• RussetNeutral: A reddish-brown color word, also a type of potato and apple.
• RustNeutral: The deep orange-brown of rusted metal and autumn leaves.
• ScarecrowNeutral: For a cat who guards the garden.
• ScorchNeutral: Fire with attitude.
• SequoiaNeutral: One of the largest trees on Earth.
• ShadowNeutral: Dark, quiet and always nearby.
• SlateNeutral: A smooth gray stone name.
• SmokeNeutral: Gray smoke rising from an orange fire.
• SparkNeutral: A small flash of fire.
• SquirrelNeutral: For a cat who hoards toys like nuts.
• StarfishNeutral: Many sea stars are bright orange.
• SunbeamNeutral: For a cat who follows the sunny spots around the house.
• SunnyNeutral: Bright, warm and cheerful.
• SunriseNeutral: The orange glow at the start of the day.
• SunstoneNeutral: A gemstone that sparkles in orange and peach tones.
• Sweater WeatherNeutral: For a cat who arrives when it gets cozy.
• SycamoreNeutral: A tree with golden fall leaves.
• TopazNeutral: A gemstone that often comes in golden orange shades.
• TorchNeutral: A blazing light.
• TurkeyNeutral: For a cat who gobbles dinner.
• VermilionNeutral: A vivid red-orange pigment.
• WheatNeutral: Pale golden grain.
• WoollyNeutral: The woolly bear caterpillar is banded in black and orange.
• ZiggyNeutral: A rock-star name for a cat with flair.

Gender-neutral Japanese orange cat names

Many Japanese words make lovely unisex cat names. We list the meaning for each.

• AkiNeutral: Japanese for "autumn."
• CatbusNeutral: The grinning, many-legged cat bus from My Neighbor Totoro.
• ChatoraNeutral: The Japanese term for an orange tabby cat.
• DaidaiNeutral: Japanese for bitter orange, and also a word for the color orange.
• DaifukuNeutral: A soft round mochi with a sweet filling.
• DangoNeutral: Sweet Japanese rice dumplings on a skewer.
• DorayakiNeutral: Two small pancakes sandwiching sweet bean paste, famously Doraemon's favorite snack.
• EbiNeutral: Japanese for "shrimp."
• FujiNeutral: An apple variety developed in Japan, named after Mount Fuji.
• FuyuNeutral: Japanese for "winter."
• GinNeutral: Japanese for "silver."
• HanabiNeutral: Japanese for "fireworks," literally "fire flowers."
• HaruNeutral: Japanese for "spring."
• HiNeutral: Japanese for "fire."
• HinataNeutral: Japanese for "sunny place."
• HomuraNeutral: Japanese for "flame."
• HoshiNeutral: Japanese for "star."
• IkuraNeutral: Japanese for salmon roe, the bright orange sushi topping.
• InariNeutral: A Shinto deity of rice whose messengers are said to be foxes.
• KabochaNeutral: A sweet Japanese winter squash with orange flesh.
• KakiNeutral: Japanese for persimmon, a bright orange fruit.
• KinNeutral: Japanese for "gold."
• KinakoNeutral: Japanese roasted soybean flour, a soft golden tan.
• KitsuneNeutral: Japanese for "fox," a clever shape-shifter in folklore.
• KoganeNeutral: Japanese for "gold."
• KohakuNeutral: A Japanese word for amber, and also the name of a classic red-and-white koi variety.
• KumoNeutral: Japanese for "cloud."
• KuroNeutral: Japanese for "black," for an orange cat with black patches.
• ManekiNeutral: From maneki-neko, the beckoning cat figure, often shown as a calico.
• MikanNeutral: Japanese for mandarin orange.
• MikenekoNeutral: The Japanese term for a calico cat, from mike, meaning "triple fur."
• MisoNeutral: A savory fermented paste, warm golden-brown in color.
• MochiNeutral: A soft, chewy rice cake, for a soft, squishy cat.
• NatsuNeutral: Japanese for "summer."
• NekoNeutral: Japanese for "cat."
• NinjinNeutral: Japanese for "carrot."
• PurinNeutral: The Japanese word for custard pudding.
• SatsumaNeutral: A sweet, easy-peel mandarin named after a former Japanese province.
• SenbeiNeutral: Crunchy Japanese rice crackers.
• ShiroNeutral: Japanese for "white."
• ShuNeutral: Japanese for "vermilion."
• SoraNeutral: Japanese for "sky."
• SushiNeutral: For a fish-obsessed orange cat.
• TaiyakiNeutral: A golden, fish-shaped cake filled with sweet bean paste.
• TamagoNeutral: Japanese for "egg," for an orange and white cat.
• TanukiNeutral: The Japanese raccoon dog, a playful trickster in folklore.
• TempuraNeutral: Golden and crispy, like a pale orange coat.
• ToraNeutral: Japanese for "tiger," ideal for a striped orange tabby.
• ToranekoNeutral: Japanese for "tabby cat," literally "tiger cat."
• TsukiNeutral: Japanese for "moon."
• YukiNeutral: Japanese for "snow," lovely for an orange and white cat.
• YuzuNeutral: A fragrant Japanese citrus fruit.

Gender-neutral classic and Irish names

Human names that have long been used for both boys and girls.

• BlarneyNeutral: As in the Blarney Stone, said to grant the gift of gab.
• CharlieNeutral: A friendly classic that works for boys and girls.
• CorkNeutral: An Irish county and a fun, bouncy name.
• DustyNeutral: A soft name for a gray and cream cat.
• GalwayNeutral: A lively city on Ireland's west coast.
• KerryNeutral: A county in Ireland's southwest.
• KilkennyNeutral: An Irish county whose hurling team is nicknamed The Cats.
• LeprechaunNeutral: For a small, mischievous cat with a stash of treasure.
• LuckyNeutral: Luck of the Irish, and lucky to have you.
• Madra RuaNeutral: Irish for "fox," literally "red dog."
• PiscinNeutral: From the Irish word for "kitten," pronounced roughly "pish-KEEN."
• RileyNeutral: A cheerful Irish surname that works for any cat.
• RoryNeutral: From the Irish Ruaidhri, usually translated as "red king."
• RuaNeutral: An Irish word used for red hair.
• RumiNeutral: The beloved 13th-century Persian poet.
• SamhainNeutral: The Gaelic festival marking the end of harvest, pronounced "SOW-in."
• SandyNeutral: A soft sandy color for a light orange cat.
• ShamrockNeutral: The Irish clover, for an orange cat with green eyes.
• SilverNeutral: A shiny gray classic.
• TineNeutral: Irish for "fire," pronounced roughly "TIN-yeh."

Funny and cute unisex orange cat names

Silly, sweet and suitable for any cat.

• ApricatNeutral: A made-up name: apricot plus cat.
• ApricuddleNeutral: A made-up name: apricot plus cuddle.
• BeanNeutral: A tiny name for a tiny cat.
• BooNeutral: A tiny Halloween name for a tiny kitten.
• Brain CellNeutral: A nod to the running internet joke that orange cats share a single brain cell.
• BroomstickNeutral: For a cat who zooms around the house at night.
• ButterscootchNeutral: A made-up name: butterscotch for a cat who scoots across the floor.
• ButtonNeutral: Cute as one.
• CamelNeutral: A sandy tan name for a sandy tan cat.
• CatalopeNeutral: A made-up name: cat plus cantaloupe.
• CauldronNeutral: For a cat who loves to curl up in round things.
• ChaosNeutral: For a cat who cannot be contained.
• CharmanderNeutral: The orange fire-lizard Pokemon with a flame on its tail.
• CheddarbugNeutral: A made-up name: cheddar plus a cuddly "bug."
• ChinchillaNeutral: A small, very soft gray rodent.
• ChonkNeutral: For a big, round orange boy or girl.
• ChonkyNeutral: A loving name for a hefty cat.
• ClawrotNeutral: A made-up name: claw plus carrot, for a cat who scratches everything.
• CloudNeutral: Soft and floaty.
• ConeNeutral: Named for the bright orange traffic cone.
• CopperpawsNeutral: A made-up name: copper-colored fur, copper-colored paws.
• Cousin IttNeutral: The Addams Family relative made entirely of hair.
• CrayonNeutral: Every crayon box has an orange one.
• CuddlesNeutral: Exactly what it says.
• DrizzleNeutral: A light gray rain.
• DusterNeutral: For a cat whose tail dusts every shelf.
• EwokNeutral: The small, furry forest creatures of Star Wars.
• FloofNeutral: For an extra-fluffy orange cat.
• FluffNeutral: Short and soft.
• FrecklesNeutral: For a cat with flecks of dark and orange.
• FuzzballNeutral: All fuzz, all the time.
• FuzzyNeutral: A cozy name for a fuzzy kitten.
• GhoulNeutral: Spooky, silly and short.
• GingerbeanNeutral: A made-up name: ginger plus bean, for a tiny orange kitten.
• GingerkinsNeutral: A made-up name: ginger with a snuggly ending.
• GremlinNeutral: For a cat who turns into chaos after midnight.
• HaloNeutral: A soft golden glow.
• HavocNeutral: For a cat who wreaks it.
• HighlighterNeutral: For a cat as bright as a neon orange highlighter.
• HippoNeutral: For a big, round gray and orange cat.
• HoneybootsNeutral: A made-up name: honey-colored fur with little white boots.
• JigsawNeutral: For a cat whose patches look like puzzle pieces.
• Little LionNeutral: For a kitten who thinks they are king of the jungle.
• MarmalooNeutral: A made-up name: a sweet nickname for marmalade.
• MarshmallowNeutral: Soft and fluffy, for a mostly white cat with orange patches.
• MatchstickNeutral: Skinny with an orange top.
• MayhemNeutral: For a cat who leaves a trail of destruction.
• MeowngoNeutral: A made-up name: meow plus mango.
• MistNeutral: A soft gray haze.
• MittensNeutral: Another classic for white-pawed cats.
• MondaysNeutral: Garfield famously hates Mondays. Your cat may agree.
• MopNeutral: For a cat whose fur goes everywhere.
• MuppetNeutral: For a fuzzy, goofy cat.
• NemoNeutral: The orange-and-white clownfish from Finding Nemo.
• NoodleNeutral: For a long, wiggly orange cat.
• OgunquitNeutral: A Maine beach town with a fun name to say.
• One Brain CellNeutral: The full version of the internet joke.
• OrangutanNeutral: An orange great ape, for a cat who climbs everything.
• PatchNeutral: For an orange cat with a white patch or two.
• PatchesNeutral: A classic for a cat with patches of color.
• PatchworkNeutral: For a cat who looks stitched together from bright scraps.
• PawpayaNeutral: A made-up name: paw plus papaya.
• Peach FuzzNeutral: Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year, and a soft fuzzy orange name.
• PeachabooNeutral: A made-up name: peach plus peekaboo, for a cat who hides and pops out.
• PeachfluffNeutral: A made-up name: a fluffy, peachy kitten.
• PeachlingNeutral: A made-up name: a little peach.
• PebbleNeutral: Small, round and gray.
• PigeonNeutral: For a gray-and-cream cat who coos.
• PipNeutral: A tiny name for a tiny kitten.
• PopsicleNeutral: A frozen treat, great for orange and white cats.
• PuffNeutral: For a cat who puffs up when startled.
• PuffballNeutral: Round and fluffy.
• PumpkinoodleNeutral: A made-up name: pumpkin plus noodle, for a long, floppy orange cat.
• PumpurrkinNeutral: A made-up name: pumpkin with a purr in the middle.
• PurrmaladeNeutral: A made-up name: purr plus marmalade.
• PurrsimmonNeutral: A made-up name: purr plus persimmon.
• QuiltNeutral: Cozy, patchy and made of many colors.
• RuffNeutral: The fluffy collar of fur around a longhair's neck.
• SmudgeNeutral: For an orange cat with a dark smudge or two.
• SnugglesNeutral: For a cat who loves to cuddle.
• SocksNeutral: For an orange cat with white feet.
• SootNeutral: For a cat who looks like they climbed out of a chimney.
• SpookyNeutral: For an orange cat who loves to jump out from under the bed.
• StripesNeutral: For an orange tabby with bold stripes.
• Sunny SideNeutral: Like an egg sunny side up, for an orange and white cat.
• SunnykinsNeutral: A made-up name: sunny with a cozy "-kins" ending.
• SunpuffNeutral: A made-up name: a fluffy puff of sunshine.
• TangerbeanNeutral: A made-up name: tangerine plus bean.
• TangifluffNeutral: A made-up name: tangerine plus fluff.
• TinderNeutral: Easily lit, and a great swipe-right cat.
• TinyNeutral: Best used on the biggest cat you have ever seen.
• ToastybeanNeutral: A made-up name: a warm little bean, toasted golden.
• Toe BeansNeutral: Named after a cat's adorable paw pads.
• TornadoNeutral: Spins, crashes, leaves.
• TreatNeutral: The better half of trick or treat.
• TrickNeutral: Half of trick or treat.
• TuftsNeutral: For a cat with tufted ears.
• VulpixNeutral: The fox Pokemon with six curled tails.
• WispNeutral: A light, wispy bit of fluff.
• ZoomiesNeutral: For the cat who sprints laps at 3 a.m.

Unique gender-neutral orange cat names

Rare unisex names that still clearly fit an orange cat.

• AcadiaNeutral: Named for Acadia National Park in Maine, great for an orange Maine Coon.
• AmurNeutral: Named for the Amur tiger, a very large tiger subspecies.
• AzarNeutral: A Persian name meaning "fire."
• BlueNeutral: Breeders call gray "blue," which makes this a clever choice.
• CascoNeutral: Casco Bay, off the coast of Portland, Maine.
• CinnabarNeutral: The red mineral once used to make vermilion paint.
• CoalNeutral: Dark coal that glows orange when it burns.
• CobwebNeutral: For a cat who hides in dusty corners.
• CreamNeutral: For a pale cream and orange cat.
• FamiliarNeutral: A witch's animal companion.
• Flame PointNeutral: The name for a cream cat with orange ears, face and tail.
• FogNeutral: Soft gray mist.
• FulvousNeutral: An old color word meaning tawny or reddish-yellow.
• FuryNeutral: For a small cat with a big temper.
• GraphiteNeutral: The gray in a pencil.
• GraymalkinNeutral: The witch's cat called out in the opening scene of Macbeth.
• GrimalkinNeutral: An old word for a cat, linked to witches' familiars.
• GrisNeutral: French and Spanish for "gray."
• HallowNeutral: From Halloween itself, All Hallows' Eve.
• HocusNeutral: Half of Hocus Pocus, great for pairs.
• InkNeutral: Deep black, for a black cat with amber eyes.
• KennebecNeutral: One of Maine's major rivers.
• KindleNeutral: To kindle is to light a fire.
• LanternNeutral: A glowing orange light in the dark.
• LoraxNeutral: Dr. Seuss's orange, mustached speaker for the trees.
• MagmaNeutral: Molten rock, hot and orange under the surface.
• MosaicNeutral: Many small pieces of color, just like a tortie coat.
• NimbusNeutral: A gray rain cloud.
• NowruzNeutral: The Persian New Year, celebrated at the spring equinox.
• PemaquidNeutral: Pemaquid Point is home to one of Maine's best-known lighthouses.
• PenobscotNeutral: A river and bay in Maine.
• PewterNeutral: A soft gray metal.
• PintoNeutral: Named for the patchy-coated pinto horse.
• PocusNeutral: The other half of Hocus Pocus.
• PortlandNeutral: Maine's largest city.
• PotionNeutral: For a cat who seems to have cast a spell on you.
• PumiceNeutral: A light gray volcanic stone.
• PyewacketNeutral: The witch's cat in the film Bell, Book and Candle.
• SandersonNeutral: The witch sisters of Hocus Pocus.
• ShirazNeutral: A historic city in Iran, also the name of a wine grape.
• SpotNeutral: Lieutenant Commander Data's orange cat on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
• SumatraNeutral: Named for the Sumatran tiger, the smallest living tiger subspecies.
• SunspotNeutral: Sunspots are darker patches on the surface of the sun.
• SuryaNeutral: The sun deity in Hinduism.
• TigrisNeutral: A river in Mesopotamia whose name sounds like "tiger."
• TotoroNeutral: The big, fluffy forest spirit of My Neighbor Totoro.
• TribbleNeutral: The furry, fast-multiplying creatures of Star Trek.
• TrioNeutral: Three colors, one cat.
• VolcanoNeutral: Dark rock and glowing orange lava.

Is my orange kitten a boy or a girl?

Sexing young kittens is tricky, even for experienced people. Your veterinarian can tell you for sure at the first checkup. In the meantime, two quick points:

• Odds favor a boy. Most orange cats are male, because the orange gene is on the X chromosome and males need only one copy.
• Girls happen, though. An orange female needs the gene from both parents. That is less common, but far from impossible.

A gender-neutral name means you do not need to wait for the vet to start using it.

Tips for choosing a unisex name

1. 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.
2. Say it out loud ten times. If you feel silly yelling it across the yard or at the vet's front desk, keep looking.
3. Avoid names that sound like commands. "Kit" and "sit," or "Bo" and "no," can blur together for a cat who is still learning.
4. 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.
5. 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.

More orange cat name lists

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