Fall is clearly one of the most beautiful seasons. Colorful trees, Halloween, candies, and goodies—all these make autumn a truly exciting time. Whether it’s because your cat was born in autumn or because you simply love the season, it’s a great idea to pick a name for your cat from our list of fall cat names.
Pet names reminiscent of fall are just oozing with cuteness and charm. Butterscotch, Pumpkin, Autumn—these pet names evoke such a positive and warm feeling. With so many inspirations, you’ll have a hard time choosing which one’s the best for your pet, but we’ll make it easy for you.
First off, we’ll give you some charming Halloween-inspired names. And of course, since fall and Halloween are all about yummy treats, we’ll also share with you a list of cute names inspired by food related to those. Lastly, because fall is often associated with the color orange, we’ll also share with you some of the best names for orange and calico cats.
Best Halloween-Inspired Cat Names
Whether your cat was born during the Halloween season, or you just love Halloween, pet names inspired by Halloween are just so much fun. There are so many popular Halloween characters to choose from; you’ll have an exciting time selecting a Halloween-inspired name for your pet.
Name Meaning
Bella from the Twilight series; a beautiful human-turned-vampire
Blade from the horror film trilogy Blade; the superhero who is out to rid the world of vampires
Boo because Halloween is all about boo-ing
Buffy based on the popular character Buffy the vampire slayer
Carrie from Stephen King's movie of the same name, Carrie-inspired Halloween costumes are simply creepy
Casper we can't leave out the friendly ghost
Charmed from the TV series Charmed, because Halloween is a great time for witches and magic spells
Cleopatra one of the most popular Halloween costumes, inspired by the beautiful queen of ancient Egypt
Cobweb cobweb decors simply make Halloween more fun
Cousin Itt / Itt inspired by the weird hairy character in The Addams Family; a most fitting name for long-haired cats
Cruella inspired by the cruel villain in Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Damien for true Halloween fanatics, you can't miss out Damien's Rising Zombie trendy Halloween prop; this is a great name for male kittens born during the Halloween season
Dante nothing is more horrifying during Halloween than Dante's Inferno from the Divine Comedy; this is a perfect name for male cats with literatti cat parents
Demon if you've got one nasty cat, this would be a perfect fit. Don’t forget to check out our list of evil cat names
Devil a mischievous name for a male cat that's as handsome as the devil
Dexter if you've got an innocent-looking but secretly nasty cat just like the popular serial killer from the TV series
Draco short for Dracula; can also mean “dragon”
Dracula the most popular vampire of all time
Edward if you've got a handsome and cool cat, this is a great name inspired by the Twilight saga character
Elvira inspired by the Mistress of the Dark; a great name for an all black female cat
Exorcist if you're into horror movies, this will be a perfect name for your pet
Fang the perfect Halloween-themed name for cats that love baring their fangs
Fester inspired by Uncle Fester in The Addams Family
Frankenstein if you want a great monster name, nothing beats this
Franky short for Frankenstein
Freddy from the horror film Nightmare on Elm Street
Ghost a great name for cats that love appearing out of nowhere like a ghost
Goblin an excellent Halloween monster-themed name for cats with monstrous appetites
Gomez inspired by Gomez Addams in The Addams Family
Gremlin this is the most fitting monster-themed name if your cat is as cute and mischievous as a gremlin
Grimm a great Halloween-themed name for an all black cat
Hallie short for Halloween; a pretty name for a pretty cat
Halloween the most fitting name for kittens born during the Halloween season
Haunted a great name for cats that love haunting certain parts of the house
Hitchcock if you're into horror and mystery, you should name your pet after the master of horror, Alfred Hitchcock
Hocus short for hocus pocus
Hocus Pocus because Halloween is all about magic spells, witches, and monsters
Igor for some reason, many horror movies have a character named Igor; maybe because the name itself sounds frightening
Jack short for jack-o-lantern
Jack-o-Lantern because Halloween won't be complete without Jack-o-Lanterns
Jacob inspired by Jacob Black, the handsome shapeshifter werewolf in the Twilight saga
Jason when it's Halloween, you just can't skip watching Friday the 13th over again; this will be a great innocent-sounding yet totally terrifying Halloween-themed name for your pet
Jekyll a great name for a cat that's sweet and friendly one second, but nasty and terrifying the next moment
Killer a charming name for cats with killer charms
Knight perfect for the male cat that always stays with you to protect you like a knight in shining armor
Lucifer a tough name for tough male cats
Magic a cute Halloween-themed pet name, because Halloween is not just about monsters and witches, but also magic spells. Check out our list of magical cat names
Medusa an elegant yet frightening name; perfect for beautiful cats with hidden nasty charms
Merlin no one can cast a better magic spell than Merlin, the most famous sorcerer of all times; perfect for the cat that has cast a spell on your heart
Midnight a great name for an all black cat; fitting for Halloween
Monster a cute and mischievous name for your pet; perfect for a monster-filled Halloween-inspired pet name
Morticia inspired by Morticia Addams from The Addams Family
Nightmare perfect if your cat likes to disturb your sleep at night; a great Halloween-inspired name for your pet
Poe inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
Poltergeist inspired by one of the scariest movies ever made
Psycho inspired by the classic psychological-horror film starring Norman Bates and directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Pugsley inspired by Pugsley Addams from The Addams Family
Raven an elegant yet horror-themed name for an all black cat
Ripley inspired by Ellen Ripley, the iconic character from the movie Aliens
Salem if you've got a witch of a cat, this would be a perfect name inspired by the witches of Salem
Sam if you're into TV series that are full of vampires, this is a great name inspired by Sam Merlotte from True Blood
Scarecrow a perfect name for super thin cats that just won't gain weight no matter how much you feed them
Sookie inspired by the main character in the TV series True Blood
Spook because Halloween is all about getting spooked
Spooky a great name for cats that are just a little bit spooky
Stephen inspired by Stephen King, the king of all things horror
Tara short for tarantula; also inspired by Tara Thornton in True Blood
Tarantula one of the scariest creatures of nature
Thing inspired by the spooky hand from The Addams Family
Treat simply because having your pet beside you is a treat
Trick perfect for trick-loving cats
Trickster the most fitting name for trickster cats
Troll a mischievous monster-inspired name for your pet
Vamp for your beautiful and otherworldly pet
Wednesday inspired by Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family
Weenie short for Halloween
Witchie a cute nickname for a witch-like cat. We’ve also got a list of exotic Wiccan cat names
Delicious-Sounding Cat Names
Fall isn’t just about the beautiful colors of nature; it’s also about food. The colder weather increases our appetite, and there are just so many delicious dishes, treats, and snacks that are associated with autumn and Halloween.
Choosing a name inspired by all these delicious foods will surely be an exciting challenge for you.
Name Meaning
Amaretto a sweet golden-brown liquor that perfectly mirrors the colors of autumn; a sweet fall-themed name for your cat
Apricot a healthy orange-colored fruit that goes well with autumn; a cute name for orange cats
Barmbrack a Halloween-themed Irish food; a charming but delicious-sounding name for your cat
Bonfire Toffee / Bonfire / Toffee one of the most popular treats for Halloween; a cute food-inspired name for your pet
Butterfinger a sweet name for your cat inspired by a yummy chocolate treat
Butterscotch a great Halloween treat and a cute name for your sweet pet
Candy nothing's sweeter than naming your feline pet Candy
Candy Apple a traditional Halloween treat; a great name for kittens born in fall
Candy Corn another traditional Halloween treat; a pretty name for a sweet cat
Cantaloupe a nice name for orange cats
Caramel anything that has caramel in it is simply great for Halloween; a sweet name for golden-brown kittens
Caramel Corn nothing beats snacking on this sweet treat during Halloween; a pretty name for your sweet cat
Caramello inspired by the yummy Cadbury candy bar
Carrot if it's orange, then it must be Carrot
Cayenne a great name for fierce cats, inspired by the reddish spice
Cheddar a cheesy name for cute cats
Cheeto inspired by the orange-packaged cheese-flavored cornmeal snack
Chili a strong name for fiery-tempered cats
Cider a perfect drink for fall
Cinnamon an aromatic spice; a fitting name for cats with spicy tempers
Clementine a great name for orange cats. Do try our list of orange cat names for more suggestions
Dorito inspired by the popular snack
Mango a yummy tropical fruit; a nice name for sweet kittens
Nacho perfect for cats with golden-brown coats
Peaches a pretty name for gentle but cute kittens
Pepper a charming name for pets that add spice to your life
Pumpkin a fitting name for kittens born during the Halloween season
Pumpkin Pie a cute name for your cute orange kitten
Pumpkin Spice a nice name for an orange cat that has a temper
Reese inspired by the chocolate that's packaged in autumn colors; a great name for kittens born during fall
Satsuma a fruity name for orange-colored kittens
Soul Cake because the pleasure of being with your pet brings joy to your soul
Charming Names for Orange and Calico Cats
Orange and calico cats always remind us of fall, simply because the colors of their coats are reminiscent of the colors of autumn. There are so many cute and charming names for orange and calico cats to choose from. We’re giving you several examples of the most popular names for these colorful cats.
Name Meaning
Alani a name inspired by a Hawaiian tree with orange blossoms
Amarillo it means yellow in Spanish; a great name for yellow-orange cats
Amber a pretty name inspired by the dark orange color of glassware
Apricat a pun on apricot. Find many other punny cat names here
Aslan inspired by the great lion in The Chronicles of Narnia; a great name for a kitten that loves to act as if he's the king of the jungle
Auburn a pretty name for cats with reddish-brown or dark ginger coats
Autumn a fitting name for cats with coats that reflect the colors of autumn
Blaze a charming name for cats with blazing colors on their coats
Brass a great name for brass-colored cats
Buttercup inspired by the pretty yellow flower; a cute name for cute orange kittens
Cal (male) or Callie (female) a twist on calico
Chianti an elegant red wine-inspired name for your graceful cat. Our list of alcohol names for cats might entice you
Chrysanthemum a flowery name for a pretty orange cat
Colby a charming cheese-inspired name for your pet
Copper perfect for cats with copper-colored coats
Crimson a strong name for cats with reddish coats
Cuervo a tough name inspired by the popular tequila brand
Curry a spicy name for a fiery-tempered orange cat
Dandelion a pretty flower-inspired for your beautiful pet
Dandy Lion a pun on dandelion
Ernie inspired by the orange and black-colored Sesame Street character
Flame a strong name for your flame-colored cat
Flynn inspired by the Celtic name referring to “the son of a red-haired man”
Forsythia a pretty flower-inspired name fitting for pretty kittens
Garfield based on the popular cartoon cat
Ginger a classic name for orange-colored cats
Goldie a cute nickname for golden-colored cats
Hobbes inspired by Hobbes, the cute Bengal tiger in Calvin and Hobbes
Julius inspired by Orange Julius, the popular beverage maker
Maizy a fitting name for cats with hair the color of maize
Maple a great name that evokes visions of colorful maple leaves during autumn
Monarch inspired by the monarch butterfly which has the same coloring as calico cats; a great name for cats that act as if they're royalty. Also, check out our list of royal cat names
Nemo inspired by Nemo, the adorable orange Disney fish; a great name for a lost cat that found a home in your arms
Oriole the beautiful oriole bird sports the same coloring as your orange cat
Poppy a cute name for cats that are as beautiful as red poppy flowers
Prince Harry inspired by the red-haired prince
Rainbow simply because calico cats are so colorful, just like a rainbow
Rojo it means “red” in Spanish; a great name for cats with reddish coats
Rory a traditional Gaelic name which refers to “the red king”
Rose if you're looking for a pretty flower-inspired name, nothing beats Rose
Russet a colorful name for cats with russet-colored coats
Rusty a great name for cats with coats the color of rust
Saffron a spicy name for red-coated cats
Scarlet or Scarlett an elegant name for cats with red or orange coats
Sunflower perfect for cats with a sunny disposition
Tigger a great name for cats with tiger stripes
Tigress perfect for your fierce female cat
Titian an elegant name for your red-haired cat
Tortie or Tortoise a cute nickname for cats with tortoiseshell-patterned coats
Treasure because gold is a treasure, just like your pet is your treasure
Wrap Up
Choosing the right name for your pet can be very challenging, and yet it can be quite exciting too. We hope you were inspired by the numerous fall-inspired cat names we have listed here.
If you have more ideas for great autumn-inspired cat names, do share them with us. Please feel free to leave your comments and suggestions. During fall, double-coated cats shed a lot. Check out our article on how to stop a cat from shedding so you’ll be prepared.
