21 Calico Cat Names (With Meanings)
Calico and tortoiseshell cats are almost always female and no two coats are the same. Names based on patches, colour and autumn suit them best.
Below are 21 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Calico Cat Names: the full list
- TacoMale
A bit of everything in one shell
- SprinklesFemale
Colourful dots on top
- FrecklesUnisex
For a spotted nose or coat
- OpalFemale
A gem that flashes many colours
- PatchesUnisex
For a coat made of patches
- DottieFemale
Spotted and old-fashioned
- PicassoMale
For a coat that looks painted by an artist
- ConfettiFemale
Bits of colour everywhere
- AutumnFemale
The season of orange, brown and gold
- HuahuaFemale
Mandarin for "flowery"; used for patterned cats
- TamaUnisex
Means jewel or ball; the classic Japanese cat name
- CallieFemale
Short for calico
- TompokUnisex
Malay for spotted or patched
- HarlequinUnisex
A costume of coloured patches
- DotFemale
One small spot
- TortieFemale
Short for tortoiseshell
- SushiUnisex
Colourful, and always thinking about fish
- PixieFemale
A small mischievous fairy
- MarbleUnisex
For a swirled coat
- CookieFemale
Sweet, with chocolate-chip patches
- KuihFemale
Colourful bite-sized Malay sweets
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about calico cat names
What is a good name for a calico cat?
Patches, Opal and Taco are three strong choices from this list. Patches: for a coat made of patches.
How many calico cat names are on this list?
There are 21 names: 2 male, 12 female and 7 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Say the name out loud ten times before you decide. You will be calling it across the house for the next fifteen years. Cats respond best to short names with one or two syllables and a high-pitched ending, such as an "ee" sound.