Calico cats have a beautiful combination of colors that only nature can create. With attractive colors and patterns, this cat is truly stunning.
Some people think Calicos are a breed. But the name Calico does not refer to the breed, but rather to the tri-colored wool pattern.
This pattern manifests itself in many ways, with the most common pattern being orange patches and black spots on white fur.
However, they also exist reduce Calico light colored patterns including gray and light red/orange on white.
And then there is Calibby a hybrid pattern of standard calico and tabby, meaning the black and orange are more striped in appearance.
Calico patterns can come in many forms, including but not limited to:
Fun Fact. Did you know that many cultures consider Calico cats to be a symbol of good luck?
- The Germans call it “Glückskatze” or “lucky cat”.
- Japanese sailors often brought Calicos with them to bring them luck on voyages.
- According to Irish legend, Calico cats could cure warts!
So whether you have a kitten or are adopting an older cat… if you have one of these rare, beautiful, and lucky (and if you own one, LUCKY) Calico Cats, you’re going to want to give them a perfect name.
Here are our favorites.
20 Female Calico Cat Names
Chances are, if you have a Calico cat, it’s female. Although males occur, most Calicos get their tricolor pattern due to a different chromosome pair in female cats.
Here are some cute names for female Calico cats.
- Adele
- Amy
- Annie
- Aurora
- Cara
- Catrina
- Cleopatra
- Cocoa
- Cybil
- Danielle
- Darla
- Eve
- Consistency
- Honey
- Jasmine
- Melody
- Penny
- A doll
- Priscilla
- Sookie
Read more: Top 200+ Female Cat Names
10 Male Cat Names for Calico Cats
If you have a male Calico, you have a truly extraordinary cat! Estimates say only 1 in 3000 Calicos is male.
If you are lucky enough to have a male Calico, you definitely want to give him a suitable and memorable name. Here are some good options.
- In Aruba
- Blaze
- Buddy
- Casanova
- Jupiter
- Orion
- Episodes
- A rocket
- Rusty
- Tiger
Read more: Top 200+ Male Cat Names
10 Unique Calico Cat Names
If you’re looking for something unique because your Calico is one-of-a-kind, check out these names for inspiration.
- Ambrosia
- Banjo
- Conflict
- Lucky
- Marbles
- The Mojito
- Of Moses
- Moxie
- Zeno
- Zodiac
Read more: 200+ Unique Cat Names
50 Popular Calico Cat Names
Don’t want to get too crazy? Here are some common names for Calico cats.
- Annika
- Blythe
- Caliente
- Calista
- Calita
- Callie-Mae
- Callie
- Calypso
- Camille
- The Cheeto
- Chestnut
- Confetti
- Cosmo
- Cuddles
- A mound
- Felicity
- Freckles
- Garnet
- Halley
- Hemingway
- Henna
- Hermione
- Hertie
- Holly
- Irma
- A gem
- This one
- Meg
- Penelope
- Picasso
- You are precious
- Ribbon
- The Sahara
- Saturn
- Scarlett
- Seline
- We are digging
- We are new
- Snuggles
- Sophie
- Stains
- Sunflower
- Trixie
- Valencia
- Zoey
10 Cute Calico Cat Names
If you’re looking for a great name for your Calico cat, we’ve got you covered. Check out the following list.
- You have a rabbit
- Buttercup
- A cookie
- In the morning
- Felix
- Foxy
- Giggles
- Ginger
- The Gizmo
- Tootsie
10 Colorful Calico Cat Names
Maybe your Calico has a very bright color or shade, or maybe it’s just a mix. Check out these names if you want a name that represents your cat’s color.
- A carrot
- Corals
- Goldie
- Marmalade
- The fog
- Moonbeam
- Onyx
- A rainbow
- Sandy
- Zelda
Read more: Top 200+ names for orange cats. Top 150+ names for white cats, Top 150+ names for black cats
25 Calico Cat Names Based on Food
Naming your cat after a favorite food, candy, spice, drink, or beverage is a time-honored tradition. Here are some great options for Calicos.
- Apricot
- A biscuit
- Butters
- Butterscotch
- The Cayenne
- Clementine
- Fudge
- A latte
- M&M
- Corn
- Muffin
- With it
- Neapolitan
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- It’s a peanut
- Pumpkin
- Bloom it
- Samoa
- Snickers
- Taffy
- Tiramisu
- Truffles
- Twix
- Waffles
- Whiskey
10 Nature-Inspired Calico Cat Names
Does your cat love the outdoors? Or, when you look at your furball, does it remind you of another animal, flower, etc. If so, perhaps one of the following will be the perfect name for your cat.
- Amber
- Autumn
- The Magpie
- Maple
- Marigold
- King
- Oriole
- Pebbles
- Persimmon
- Robin
- Sunset
- Tiger Lily
10 Language Specific Names for the Calico Cat
Perhaps you have a legacy that you wish to honor. Or maybe there is a special place you have visited or have been wanting to visit. Or maybe your little furball reminds you of a certain country, place, or culture.
Whatever the reason, here are Calico cat names in specific languages.
- Carina – Italian for “Little Darling”
- Hermosa – Spanish for “Beautiful”
- Iniki – Hawaiian for “Hurricane”
- Jing – Chinese for “Quiet or Gentle”
- Kaida – Japanese for “Little Dragon”
- Katya – Russian for “Pure”
- Miu Miu – Thai for “Little Sister”
- Nefertiti – Egyptian “beautiful woman has come”
- Orla – Irish for “Golden Princess”
- Risette – French for “One Who Sings”