You may have noticed that in cat shows, cats are described specifically based on their coat color, pattern, length, and then the breed. For first-time cat parents, this could be quite confusing as there are so many colors and coat patterns. That may work for cat shows, but at home, won’t regular cat color names just be better?
Naming your cat after his/her coat color has its charms. It may be a simplistic approach to naming your cat, but choosing a name based on your cat’s color can also be fun. Moreover, since you’re looking at just your cat’s coat color, you should have an easier time choosing your pet’s moniker.
To make the process even less complicated for you, we’re sharing a lot of fun and exciting cat names based on coat colors. We’ll focus on the more common colors first, so we’re starting off with names for black cats. Then we’ll take a look at great names for white cats. We’ll also give you cool names to choose from for tabby cats. We’ll then move on to bi-colored cats, and then, finally, we’ll have some examples of names for tri-colored cats.
Fun Names For Solid Black Cats
There are people who think that black cats are unlucky, but the truth is, black cats are amazingly cool and beautiful. Plus it’s really fun making up names for black cats.
There are so many ways to say black and so many descriptive words that convey the color. You’ll surely have a great time choosing the best name for your black pet.
| Cat Names | Meaning/Description |
|---|---|
| Adrik | Russian male name meaning ‘dark’ |
| Alva | Spanish female name meaning ‘black’ |
| Amaro | Portuguese male naming meaning ‘like a Moor’ |
| Blackberry | show your love for fruits by giving your cat a fruit name |
| Blackbird | if you're a bird-watching cat parent, this would be a charming name for your feline pet |
| Blackjack | great name for a black male cat |
| Blacksmith | perfect for huge and muscled male black cats |
| Blackthorn | perfect for cats with thorny temperaments |
| Blake | Old English for ‘black’ |
| Bran | Irish male name meaning ‘raven’ |
| Bruno | Teutonic male name meaning ‘dark-skinned’ |
| Cerin | Gaelic male name meaning ‘little dark one’ |
| Charcoal | a fun name for male solid black cats |
| Charna | Slavic Yiddish female name meaning ‘black’ |
| Ciarán | Gaelic female name meaning ‘black’ |
| Duanna | Gaelic female name referring to ‘a little dark maiden’ |
| Dusky | a poetic name for your black feline |
| Ebony | another word for black |
| Emery | a strong name based on a hard black substance |
| Huyen | Vietnamese female name meaning ‘black-colored’ |
| Jet or Jette | short for ‘jet black’ |
| Kaki | Maori name for ‘a blackbird’—a great choice if you're looking for a rare name for your cat |
| Kala | Hindi name meaning ‘black’ |
| Kangee | Sioux male name meaning ‘raven’—another rare name for cats |
| Kohl | black powder used for eye make up |
| Kuro | Japanese name meaning ‘black’—great if you prefer Asian cat names for your cat |
| Leila | Arabic female name meaning ‘dark as the night’—a pretty name for any female black cat |
| Mavra | Russian female name meaning ‘dark’ |
| Midnight | a poetic name for an all-black cat, great for both males and females |
| Moritz | Swiss male name meaning ‘dark-skinned’ |
| Obsidian | a solid stone name for a solid black cat |
| Onyx | for cats that are as precious as jewels |
| Raven | this would be a pretty name for female black feline pets |
| Sable | an elegant word for black |
| Shadow | perfect for cats that always follow you around like a shadow |
| Sooty | a perfect way to describe your black cat |
| Stygian | a cool literary name for your black pet |
Charming Names For Solid White Cats
The best thing about white cats is that they look so adorable and innocent. Like a ball of snow or soft cotton, white cats are just wonderful to hug and cuddle. Not to mention they look really elegant, too. Here are some pretty and charming names for white felines.
| Cat Names | Meaning/Description |
|---|---|
| Angel | a fitting name for kittens that are as sweet as angels |
| Avalanche | an action-packed name for mischievous white cats |
| Blizzard | a great name for a mischievous white cat |
| Chalky | a silly name for a silly white cat |
| China | a great name for delicate and elegant female white cats |
| Diamond | perfect for your precious cat |
| Dove | perfect for sweet and innocent white kittens |
| Elsa | perfect for your ice princess |
| Frosty | perfect name for cool and aloof white cats |
| Ivory | a cool name for your aloof feline pet |
| Jack Frost | a great name for male cats that are aloof |
| Jasmine | a pretty name for a cat as pretty as a flower |
| Lily | a cute flower-based name |
| Magnolia | an elegant flower-based name for a white cat |
| Marshmallow | a cute name for fluffy and cuddly white cats |
| Misty | perfect name for elegant white cats |
| Nimbus | great name for cats that look like white rain clouds—unpredictable |
| Oleander | a gorgeous and rare name for white cats |
| Pearl | a pretty name for your beautiful white cat |
| Polar | cute name for adorable white cats |
| Snow White | a pretty name for your princess-like female white feline |
| Snowball/Snowflake | any name that has to do with snow is just classic for white cats |
| Talcum | a pretty name for a delicate white cat |
| Vanilla | a sweet name for a sweet cat |
| Yeti | perfect for large white cats |
Cute Names For Red/Brown/Orange/Tabby Cats
Red cats are not really red; their coat color is closer to orange, which is why these cats are also called ginger, orange, and yellow. A red cat will most probably be a tabby, just because that’s the way cat coat genetics work.
You might find one that looks like it’s solid orange. But when you look closely, you’ll find that their tabby markings are just masked. So the tabby markings are still there, but they’re just not that prominent. In any case, orange tabbies are great cats and there are several great names for them to choose from.
| Cat Names | Meaning/Description |
|---|---|
| Arancione | a pretty name with an Italian twist; the word means ‘orange’ |
| Abby | if you want a rhyming name, Abby Tabby sounds great |
| Amber | a dark orange color similar to your cat's coat color |
| Attabiy | refers to the Baghdad district from which the word tabby was derived |
| Cheng | a short but sweet Chinese name for your cute pet; the word means ‘orange’ in traditional Chinese See Also: Chinese Cat Names |
| Cinnamon | a spicy name for your spice-colored cat |
| Conroy | means ‘red’; it is an Irish male name |
| Copper | perfect for rust-colored cats |
| Crabby | another rhyming name perfect for orange cats with a cat-titude; call him/her Crabby Tabby |
| Dearg | Means red—a Scottish male name |
| Em | for the M marking on the forehead of tabby cats |
| Ember | the color of hot coal, perfect for cats with fiery tempers |
| Fawn | a perfect name for a light orange tabby |
| Flabby | a funny rhyming name for chubby cats; call him/her Flabby Tabby See Also: Fat Cat Names |
| Flavio | Means ‘yellow’—a Latin male name |
| Garfield | one of the most famous orange cats in the cartoon world |
| Garnet | a gemstone that's usually dark red; a perfect name for your precious cat |
| Ginger | one of the most classic names for orange cats |
| Goldy | if your cat's coat is more gold than orange, this would be the perfect name for your pet |
| Harkin | Irish name meaning ‘red’ |
| Honey | a sweet name for cats with honey-colored coats |
| Hyunh | a Vietnamese name meaning gold-colored |
| Katom | give your orange cat this Hebrew-based name which means ‘orange’ |
| Leo or Leopard | perfect for cats that look like leopards |
| Lootah | a Native American name meaning ‘red’ See Also: Native American Cat Names |
| Marants | means ‘orange’ in Yiddish—a unique name for your cat |
| Melina | Greek female name taken from the word for ‘honey’ |
| Melisandre | from the character referred to as the Red Woman in the Game of Thrones series See Also: Game of Thrones Cat Names |
| Naranja | a charming name with a Spanish twist, the word means ‘orange’ |
| Oranzhev | give your cat a Bulgarian name with this word that means ‘orange’ |
| Paprika | if your cat is sometimes sweet and sometimes fiery, this would be the perfect name for your pet |
| Peaches | a fruity name for a cute orange pet |
| Poppy | a cute flower-based name |
| Portokali | give your cat a Greek name with this word that means ‘orange’ |
| Raktim | an Indian name that means ‘bright red’ |
| Rojo | if you want a Spanish name for your cat, nothing says ‘red’ like Rojo |
| Rory | for your noble male cat, the name means ‘red king’ |
| Roussel | give your cat this French name meaning ‘reddish’ |
| Ruaidhrí | an Irish name referring to a famous ruler—a great name for alpha male cats |
| Rusty | a fitting name for rust-colored cats |
| Saffron | spice names are just perfect for cats with hot tempers |
| Sunset | a poetic name for orange cats |
| Tawny | if your cat's coat is a mixture of brown and orange, this would be the most fitting name, and it's a pretty one |
| Tiger | another classic name for an orange tabby |
Fun And Creative Names For Bi-Colored Cats
Tuxedo cats are some of the most common bi-colored cats. There’s just something so elegant about their black coat and white chest that it’s so fun coming up with the most fitting names for these adorable cats.
Although most bi-colored cats are black and white, you’ll also find some that are orange, gray, or some other cute colors. Choose from this list of fun names for your bi-colored feline pet.
| Cat Names | Meaning/Description |
|---|---|
| Sylvester | the famous Looney Toons character |
| Felix | one of the most famous black and white cats in cartoon history |
| Figaro | the sweet but sometimes mischievous cat in Pinnochio |
| Socks | the famous White House cat owned by Chelsea Clinton |
| Penguin | a black-and-white animal name for your cat is just so cute |
| Zebra | a simple but fun black-and-white name for your cat |
| Orca | if your black-and-white cat has killer instincts, give him/her this killer whale's name |
| Panda | if you've got a cuddly black and white fur ball for a pet, this would be a fitting name |
| Skunk | a funny black-and-white animal name for cats |
| Snoopy | from Charlie Brown's famous black-and-white beagle |
| Oreo | a sweet name for a sweet pet |
| Sundae | sweet and syrupy—an adorable name for cute cats |
| Latte | for coffee lover cat parents, this black coffee and white cream combination is simply a great inspiration for a pet name |
| Spot or Spotty | if your pet is a spotted black-and-white cat, try this on for size |
| Dot or Dottie | a nice and simple name for dotted black-and-white cats |
| Freckles | an adorable name for bi-colored freckled cats |
| Patches | a simple name referring to your cat's patched coat pattern |
| Speckle | a simple but nice name for cats with speckled coats |
| Tux or Tuxie or Tuxedo | a classic name for black-and-white tuxedo cats |
| Checkers | referring to a checkerboard's black-and-white pattern |
| Yin Yang | a black-and-white combo with a Chinese twist |
| Charlie Chaplin | one of the most famous icons of the black-and-white era in television history |
| Domino | another classic black-and-white game, another classic black-and-white name for cats |
| Keys | like the black-and-white piano keyboard |
| Jeeves | a cheeky name referring to the butler who always wears a black-and-white tuxedo |
| Mittens / Boots | perfect for cats with feet colorations |
| Bandit | a charming name for cats with masks |
| Smokey | perfect for cats with a smokey coat color |
| Double Trouble | referring to the cat's bi-colored coat; a perfect name for mischievous cats |
| Fancy Pants | a cheeky name for the elegant-looking tuxedo cat See Also: Elegant Cat Names |
| James Bond | a perfect name for dapper-looking male tuxedo cats |
| Mask | a short and simple name for cats with masks |
| Sneakers | a fitting name for cats with cute feet colorations |
| Phantom | if your cat has a mask, just think of the Phantom of the Opera, and you'll see how this is a fitting name |
| Bowtie | a cheeky name for cute male tuxedo cats |
| Pirate | a charming but tough name; perfect for mischievous cats |
| Two Tone | referring to a bi-colored cat’s coat, it's a simple but witty name |
| Betty Boots | a creative name perfect for female tuxedo cats with feet coloration |
Popular And Exciting Names For Tri-Colored Cats
Tri-colored cats have some of the most amazing coat colorations. It’s so random and unique; you won’t find two tri-colored cats looking exactly the same.
Tri-colored cats usually have red, white, and another color on their coats. The third color can either be black, brown, or blue. To oversimplify the difference, if the cat has significant white patches, it’s called a calico; otherwise, it’s called a tortoiseshell cat or a tortie.
Choose a name for your tri-colored pet from this list of popular, exciting, and unique names.
| Cat Names | Meaning/Description |
|---|---|
| Autumn | a beautiful season; a pretty name for your tri-colored cat |
| Baqe | Arabic word meaning ‘patches’ |
| Boo Boo | a cute, repetitive name reminiscent of Halloween—the same as your cat's colors |
| Bǔdīng | Chinese word meaning ‘patches’ |
| Butterscotch | a sweet food name for a sweet cat |
| Byeolgab | Korean word meaning ‘tortoiseshell’ |
| Callierina | a play on the words calico and ballerina—a perfect name for a graceful cat |
| Cammie or Camo | short for ‘camouflage,’ which has the same pattern as that of calico cats |
| Candy | When it comes to calico cats, you have to think of Halloween, and the best part of this holiday is the candy! |
| Caramel | a sweet name for pets based on the brownish-orange color of the syrup |
| Dapple | in reference to calico or tortoiseshell cats' coat pattern |
| Foghar | Scottish-Gaelic word meaning ‘autumn’ |
| Hallie | if it's black and orange, it must be Halloween or Hallie for short |
| Haust | Hungarian word meaning ‘autumn’ |
| Hobbes | from the Calvin and Hobbes character |
| Kali | a Hindu goddess—short for ‘calico’ but with a Hindi twist |
| Kham | Vietnamese word meaning ‘mosaic’ |
| Kura-Kura | Malaysian word meaning ‘tortoiseshell’ |
| Lawha | Arabic word meaning ‘palette’ |
| Lepenki | Bulgarian word meaning ‘patches’ |
| Macchiarsi | Italian word meaning ‘dapple’ |
| Marble | in reference to your cat's coat pattern, which is similar to that of a marble's |
| Mauzek | Hindi word meaning ‘mosaic’ |
| Monarch | from the monarch butterfly which also has black and orange coloring |
| Mosaic | simply because your pet's coat is a mosaic of colors |
| Motley | a name that's simply descriptive of calico cats' coat pattern |
| Naqat | Arabic word meaning ‘dapple’ |
| Nemo | based on the Disney fish of the same coloring |
| Oriole | a name based on a bird that has the same coloring as that of tortie cats |
| Osen | Russian word meaning ‘autumn’ |
| Palette | an artistic name for cute tri-colored cats |
| Paretto | a Japanese word meaning ‘palette’ |
| Patches | a descriptive name in reference to the coat pattern of tri-colored cats |
| Patchi | a Japanese word meaning ‘patches’ |
| Qiū | Chinese word meaning ‘autumn’ |
| Stiku | Icelandic word meaning ‘palette’ |
| Tacheter | French word meaning ‘dapple’ |
| Tapla | Finnish word meaning ‘dapple’ |
| Tartaruga | Portuguese word meaning ‘tortoiseshell’ |
Wrap Up
Cat colors are amazingly varied and unique. Hopefully, you found the names we have shared here as equally varied and unique. There are many other cat colors not included in our list, and some of them are really rare like chocolate, lilac, and roan cats, so maybe we’ll just save those for later.
Have you come up with the perfect name for your cat? If you think we might have missed other cute and cool color-based names for cats, do let us know by sharing your comments and suggestions. Are you looking for names because you have a female cat who’s expecting? Check out our article on how many kittens can a cat have!
