60 Badass Names for Red or Orange Cats

Orange tabby cats are the redheads of the feline kingdom! Orange and red-coated cats make great pets. Although the term “tabby” is often confused for a breed, it is not a breed in itself. That would be like trying to call human redheads a race into themselves.

Did you know that 80 percent of orange tabby cats are male? So the odds are good that if you adopted an orange tabby, you need a manly sounding cat name! Or at least a name that suits your male cat's personality.

It might suit your new kitty to name them after a fictional character. There are so many great redheads from books and children's stories. Does your kitten display magical mischief, like one of the Weasley children?

There are many different breeds that have tabby cats, and they come in a whole spectrum of red/orange/yellow hues and fur patterns.

A few common breeds are:

• Somali
• American Shorthair
• Abyssinian
• Havana
• and Persian.

Orange cats not only appear in a gorgeous range of colors, they also have some amazing fur patterns. You have probably seen the most common ones: the striped pattern. Less common, but no less beautiful, are the spots that resemble a cheetah pattern and solid orange. Nature is astounding, isn’t it?

Most orange cats happen to be male, but that doesn't mean there aren't still female orange tabbies out there! For girl cats, stick with cute, flower-themed names!

Breed won’t typically determine a “good” personality as much like people—to each his own! Any cat can make a purrfect family addition if given a chance.

Sure, each breed does have certain personality characteristics that are associated with it, just be sure to play with your potential kitty before deciding to adopt so you can assess a good fit.

Get Ideas From Your Kitty

Well, the cat’s out of of the bag and it appears to be orange! If you have chosen to adopt a ginger cat, don’t be afraid to take pride in the color! There is a multitude of names that are very suitable for these beautiful cats but that you wouldn’t typically give to a cat of a different color.

Something that might help is assessing your new friend’s catitude. Yes, catitude. Your cat’s unique personality can play a major role in helping you to decide on a name. Having a hard time making a pawsitive selection? Don’t let it be a catastrophe!

If the cat's got your tongue and fog got your brain, no purrrries. We’ve got your back! (And we’ll keep scratching and scratching until we hit the right spot!)

When we said there was a load of orange cat names, we weren’t lion! With all the pawsibilities, we could write a list as high as a meowtain!

Just sit down and play with your cat while thinking of name ideas. Maybe eat an orange creamsicle in the paces. If you absolutely cannot come up with anything right meow, it’s okay. Not feline up to anymore cat puns? That’s okay, too.

Take a catnap to clear the brain fog and think more later. You’ll come up with something, and we’re not kitten!