101 Awesome Calico Cat Names & Meanings

101 Awesome Calico Cat Names & Meanings

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Contrary to popular belief, the calico is not a breed of cat but rather a reference to their unique coloring, a combination of white and tortoiseshell. Like tortoiseshells, calico cats are almost always female, hence the absence of male names on this list.

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1. JALAPENO – For the hot kitty
2. CALLIE – Short for calico
3. REMBRANDT – A work of art
4. SUGARBAKER – Perfect for a sweet kitty
5. UNICORN – For a rare male calico
6. MANEKI – Named for the Japanese lucky cat

Calico Kitten Names

• AMBER – Perfect for your Calico cat with an orange-gold colored coat
• ANNIKA – A pet diminutive form of the name Anna for your graceful cat
• ARUBA – An Arabic name for a happy and joyous cat
• AUTUMN – A perfect name for your Calico cat with a combination of fall colors including black,
  white and orange
• BLAZE – Unique name for your tortoiseshell cat with a color separation running from the
  forehead to the nostril or one with a marbled coat
• BLYTHE – For the carefree, lively cat who loves to play
• CALISTA – Cute name for your extremely beautiful Calico pet
• CALLIE-MAE – For your beautiful cat who was born in May
• CAMILLE – A great name for your cat whose character is admirable or one with royalty blood
• CATRINA– Name your cat after the famous American author Edgar Allan Poe’s tortoiseshell cat
• CLEMENTINE – For your merciful cat with a cute orange coat
• COLUMBIA – For a cat who loves to explore like Christopher Columbus who discovered Americas
• CYBIL – One who reminds you of a prophetess or a fortune teller
• DANIELLE – Wonderful name for a cat who is a loyal friend
• DARLA – A pet name for the word darling and perfect for a cat you love dearly
• DISCO – One with a gorgeous grey coat like the silver disco balls
• ELSA – Named after the notably larger than life leading female character in Frozen
• EUGENIE – For a cat who has a noble family history
• FELICITY – For your happy and lucky Calico cat
• FREELANCE – A unique name for your loyal, brave cat, derived from the word free-lance who
  were loyal French soldiers who would offer their weapons and skills for hire
• GARNET – Perfect for a Calico cat whose coat has shades of red
• GINGER – Great name for your cat with patches of orange or ginger
• GUESS – A wonderful name for your cat who keeps you on toes
• HALLEY – For the mischievous cat with a multicolored coat
• HARMONY – Great for a peaceful cat
• HENNA – Unique name for a Calico cat with beautiful orange patches
• HONEY – Beautiful name for a sweet kitty with hazel fur
• IRMA – For a lovely, strong and independent kitty
• JEWEL –Ideal for a precious pet with gemstone-colored fur

Cute Calico Cat Names

• JINX – For an orange furred cat named after Mr. Jinx from the cartoon Pixie and Dixie
• JULIETTE – For your youthful soft-haired cat
• KELLY – Perfect for an intelligent tabby cat
• KENZA – Unique name for a cat you treasure
• KIA – A pet name for the name Katharine and ideal for a clean and pure cat
• KLUTE – For an exceptionally graceful kitty
• LILO – Hawaiian for your generous friend
• LULLABY – For a calm tabby cat
• MARDI – For your Calico cat who was born on Tuesday
• MAYA – Beautiful name for your cat with a silver coat who isn’t afraid of the water
• MILLIE – A variant of the name Amelia which is fit for an industrious kitty
• MISSY ELLIOTT – For a young kitty who has a powerful presence like Missy Elliott the famous
  singer
• MONTEGO – For your physically fit cat with a large body
• NERINA – Greek for the bright one and ideal for a cat that brightens up your day
• ODESSA – Perfect for a cat who loves adventure
• PASHA – Unique Russian name meaning small perfect for your minute kitty
• PRIZZI – Great name for your cat who is protective
• QUATRO –If you are a lover of rock music, you can name your kitty after the famous American
  rock star Susan Kay Quatro
• RITA HAYWARD – Another lovely name for your cat after the famous movie star Rita Hayworth
  who starred in the 1968 crime film The Cats
• ROSA – For a cat who is a beauty to behold
• ROZ – Call her Roz rather than Rose meaning a beautiful flower
• SHIRLEY –Perfect for your cat who is always fresh and bright
• STRUDEL –Great name for a sweet cat named after the Australian sweet layered pastry
• SUNSET – For a bright and outgoing cat who cheers you up
• TESS – A pet name for Theresa from the Greek word theros meaning summer
• VENUS – For a loving cat named after the Roman goddess of love
• ANNABELLE – Lovely name for a graceful, beautiful cat
• ARABELLA – Meaning beautiful lion in Spanish
• ASTRA – Greek for a star and perfect for your pet who lights up your life like a star
• AVALON – Elegant name meaning island of paradise believed to be the resting place of King
  Arthur
• BLINX – Name her after the anthropomorphic cat in the 4D Action Game Blinx
• CAGNEY – Unique Irish name meaning tribute
• CALLIE – A fun name for Calico
• CALYPSO – If Callie sounds too plain, go with Calypso

Unusual & Unique Calico Cat Names

• CARLY – Another creative name for a calico cat who is a free spirit
• CHRISTINE – Great name for your beautiful and outgoing cat
• CLOE – For a young cat who is loyal and has a loving personality
• COOKIE – For a cat who is cute and sweet like a cookie
• DALI – Perfect name for an extraordinarily beautiful cat
• DARBY – A unique and beautiful name for a generous kitty
• DESTINY – Lovely name for a cat who is your favorite pet
• DORI – Perfect for a cat who was given to you as a gift
• ERIKA – Ideal name for a cat who loves to be in control
• FARRAH – A lovely sounding name for a cat who is always happy
• FLOSSIE – Name her after the Roman goodness of flowers
• FRIDA – For a beautiful cat who loves you dearly
• GINA – Italian for Queen
• GRACIE –Ideal for a cat who is kind and loving towards others
• GWEN – For a calico cat with gorgeous white patches
• HALLIWELL – Meaning holy spring and the perfect name for a cat who is radiant and coloful like
  the spring
• HATHAWAY – For a cat who loves to play with soil and dirt
• HILLARY – Wonderful name for a cheerful and merry kitty
• HOPE – Ideal name for the cat who never gives up and is always hopeful
• JENNA – Arabic for heaven or God’s grace in Hebrew
• JEZEBEL – For your cat who can’t be restrained
• JUBILEE – For your kitty who is a source of joy and celebration
• KALAHARI – Unique name for your cat with red fur like the Kalahari desert
• KENDRA – Perfect for a knowledgeable cat who is also muscular
• KESSIE –For the chubby kitty
• KIKI – Lovely name for your cat who gives you a double dose of happiness
• KOBI – For a cat who replaced another pet
• LIZZY – A short beautiful version of the name Elizabeth
• MACY – For the cat who is always ready to defend you
• MAXI – For your remarkable Calico cat who is of great value to you
• MAYSIE – A lovely Scottish name meaning a child of light and perfect for your tabby cat with
  white fur
• MIMSIE – In Hebrew, Mimsie means bitter and you can give this name to your bitter, rebellious
  cat
• MONEYPENNY – Perfect name for your kitty who is a miser
• MYSTIC – For a cat with a mysterious character
• NORA – Perfect for a cat with an honorable character
• SHAMPOO – Beautiful name for a cat who loves bath time
• PAPRIKA – A beautiful name for your kitty with reddish-orange patches

Names for Black Calico Cats

• PENELOPE – For a cat who loves to play with yarn
• PUSSYFOOT – Name your cat after Pussyfoot the animated character in the famous Warner
  Bros Merrier Melodies and Looney Tunes cartoons
• RHEA – For your kitty who loves to play with water
• ROMY – A cute short form of the name rosemary for a cat who is as useful as the rosemary
  herb
• ROSALIE – Unique name that describes the beauty of your cat
• SONJA – Great name for an ambitious and practical Calico kitty
• SUNDAE – For your cat who is as sweet as ice-cream
• TAHITI – A Hawaiian name meaning rising sun
• THOMASINA – Name your cat after Thomasina, the cat with a fierce desire to live in the novel
• Thomasina: The Cat Who Thought She Was a God
• ZELDA – Perfect name for your cat who is always happy and also a blessing to you.

Conclusion

Calico cats have at least three colors in their fur, white, orange, and black which may help with choosing a name. Calico cats also have a reputation for being very independent, and feisty. If you need more name ideas, consider checking out out list for male cats and female cats.