100 Best Names for Calico Cats

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Find the perfect name for your adorable kitty cat

Co-authored by Jessica Char and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: November 6, 2025 Fact Checked

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If you’re the proud pet parent of a new calico cat, you probably want to choose an adorable name that fits your kitty’s personality. That’s where we come in! We’ve compiled a list of 100 cute and unique names perfect for a calico. Keep reading to find the best name for your furry friend!

Our Top Names for Calico Cats

Calliope
Calypso
Dottie
Ginger
Patches
Sorbet

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Best Calico Cat Names

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Choose a popular name that fits your cat’s personality. Did you know that over 99% of calico cats are female? This is because of the unique chromosomal makeup that determines the color variation in their coats. Since it’s so rare to find a male, most of the top calico names are feminine, but there are still plenty of great options if you end up with a boy! Here are some of our favorite names for calicos:
- Callie^{[1]
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- Calliope
- Cleo
- Dottie
- Harlow
- Hazel
- Iris
- Maggie
- Marbles
- Margo
- Penny^{[2]
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- Pixie
- Posie
- Sadie
- Speckles
- Splotch
- Trixie
- Willow
- Winnie
- Zoey

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Cute Calico Cat Names

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Choose a name as cute as your kitty. Calicos’ unique fur pattern makes them totally adorable! It’s only fitting to choose a name as sweet as they are. Here are some of the cutest names for your cat:
- Amber^{[3]
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- Bubbles
- Buttercup
- Buttons
- Clementine
- Confetti
- Daphne
- Dapple
- Doodle
- Fawn
- Freckles
- Honeybun
- Maple
- Meadow
- Nibbles
- Patches^{[4]
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- Pebbles
- Sunny
- Swirl
- Teddy

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Unique Calico Cat Names

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Stand out from the crowd with an uncommon cat name. Names like Patches and Callie are definitely cute, but sometimes they can be a bit overused. Think outside the box to find a name that’s more unique. Here are some of our favorite uncommon options:
- Autumn
- Bristle
- Calista
- Calypso
- Clove
- Daffodil^{[5]
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- Flicker
- Harlequin
- Kyra
- Marigold
- Mosaic
- Nova
- Sienna
- Solstice
- Sorbet
- Sorrel
- Streak
- Tango
- Viola
- Zinnia

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Food-Inspired Calico Cat Names

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Look for inspiration in your fridge or pantry. Food names are often popular options for cats. Choose a name inspired by your favorite food or a food that your cat’s fur reminds you of. Here are some yummy options to choose from:
- Biscotti
- Bourbon
- Butterscotch
- Caramel
- Cinnamon^{[6]
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- Cookie
- Fudge
- Ginger
- Honey
- Muffin
- Nutmeg
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pickle
- Pumpkin^{[7]
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- S’more
- Snickers
- Sushi
- Tangerine
- Toffee

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Pop Culture-Inspired Calico Cat Names

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Name your cat after your favorite celebrity or character. You don’t have to name your cat after a famous feline (though that’s always a plus!) Think of some of your favorite movie characters, celebrities, or even historical figures. This way, you’ll find a cat name that’s unique to your interests! Here are some examples:
- Aurora
- Bambi
- Binx
- Cher
- Cleopatra
- Crookshanks
- Elsa
- Fergie
- Fiona
- Gamora
- Goose
- Hermione
- Katniss
- Matilda
- Nala
- Nemo^{[8]
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- Picasso^{[9]
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- Simba
- Tigger^{[10]
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- Zelda
- Still looking for the perfect name? Check out our Cat Name Generator for more personalized options!

Join the Discussion...

What's the best cat name you've ever heard?

Hunter Rising

There are so many cute cat names to choose from, and the perfect one will match your cat's personality. Some of our absolute favorite cat names include:

Merlin
Socks
Grandpa or Grandma
Pickles

If you have an orange cat, try out:

Butterscotch
Garfield
Ember

For a black cat, you can't go wrong with:

Jet
Wednesday
Raven

If you want more ideas, check out our Cat Name generator. Don't forget to share your favorite cat name in this discussion post for a chance to have it featured in one of our future wikiHow articles!