250+ Tortoiseshell Cat Names: Unique Options for Your Tortie Cat

By: Nicole Cosgrove
Last updated: February 11, 2025

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How to Name Your Cat
Female Names
Male Names
Unisex Names

Your Tortie cat deserves a name as unique as their personality, and giving them a name is a perfect chance to reflect that. There are so many names to choose from, and it can be hard to know where to start.

Fortunately, we’ve done the searching for you! Here are lists of female names, male names, and cute and clever names. With these suggestions, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

How to Name Your Tortie Cat

When choosing the right name for your cat, it’s important not to rush it. You may want to get to know your cat’s personality before giving them a name. You can choose a name you like from these lists or think of one on your own. Consider your favorite movies, books, characters, video games, or foods. Cat names can be anything that you like!

Remember that your cat will have this name forever, so keep it simple. Something no more than three syllables (two are ideal) will ensure that your cat will be able to distinguish their name when you say it. The name also shouldn’t sound close to a command, like “no” or “off.”

If you decide on a name and then realize a few days later that it’s not a good fit, you can change it to something more appropriate. However, doing this more than once or twice is not recommended. Once your cat gets used to their name, it should be the one that they keep. Most importantly, choose a name that you like!

a tortie cat outdoors — Image Credit by: Erik-Jan Leusink, Unsplash

Female Tortie Cat Names

Any of these feminine cat names will work for your Tortie girl cat. In fact, most Tortie cats are girls! Female cats can be black and orange, producing a Tortie’s trademark coloring. Male cats can usually only be either black or orange. In rare exceptions of genetic mutations, Torties can be male, so be sure to check out the male Tortie names list, too.

Agate
Alani
Amber
Apple
Apricot
Autumn
Begonia
Blossom
Brandy
Brie
Buttercup
Butterscotch
Cali
Candy
Caramel
Cayenne
Chai
Cherry
Cinnamon
Clementine
Cleo
Clover
Coco
Confetti
Coral
Crimson
Curry
Daffodil
Dahlia
Diva
Dusty
Ember
Espresso
Fawn
Fiona
Foxy
Garnet
Ginger
Gingersnap
Godiva
Goldie
Harley
Hazel
Henna
Honey
Iris
Ivy
Jade
Jasmine
Java
Jellybean

calico maine coon cat lying on the grass — Image Credit By: Aleksei Verhovski, Shutterstock

Lace
Lava
Lexi
Lily
London
Mage
Magnolia
Maple
Marbles
Marigold
Marmalade
Medusa
Melon
Misty
Mocha
Moira
Moxie
Nectarine
Nugget
Nutmeg
October
Olive
Onyx
Opal
Paisley
Papaya
Patches
Peaches
Pebbles
Penny
Petunia
Pinecone
Pistachio
Pixel
Polka Dot
Poppy
Pumpkin
Raven
Reese
Rosie
Ruby
Saffron
Sandy
Scarlet
Sheba
Sienna
Skittles
Sparkle
Spice
Stiletto
Stormy
Sunny
Sunstone
Sweetie
Tabitha
Taffy
Tangelo
Tawny
Terracotta
Toffee
Topaz
Tulip
Turtle
Twix
Violet
Vixen
Vixie
Whisper
Willow
Zelda

Male Tortie Cat Names

If you are lucky enough to have a rare male Tortoiseshell cat, he’ll need a name as special as he is! We think that you’ll find the perfect one on this list.

Ash
Banjo
Batik
Blackjack
Blaze
Blue
Boho
Boots
Bourbon
Brach
Buttons
Cadbury
Camo
Checker
Cheddar
Chestnut
Chewie
Chip
Cider
Cinder
Coffee
Dash
Domino
Ebony
Echo
Felix
Fleck
Freckles
Gingham

a calico cat with a pet id tag lying on a table — Image by: Andy Gin, Shutterstock

Gizmo
Gouda
Granola
Hickory
Jigsaw
Julius
Jupiter
Leonardo
Licorice
Milo
Mogwai
Monterey Jack
Motley
Nacho
Nemo
Ninja
OJ
Oriole
Pepper
Picasso
Porter
Pouncer
Puzzle
Rascal
Remy
Rocky
Rusty
Scratch
Smoke
Snickers
Spot
Tabasco
Tanner
Tex
Tiger
Toast
Wellington
Wookie
Yogi
Zip
Zodiac

calico cat having treats — Image Credit: Andriy Blokhin, Shutterstock

Cute & Clever Unisex Tortoiseshell Names

If you’re still looking for the right Tortie cat name, here is a selection of cute and clever names to suit any cat. These names can be used for male and female cats.

Acorn
Almond
Beans
Bergamot
Birch
Biscotti
Biscuit
Bosc
Canary
Cannoli
Carrot
Cashew
Cedar
Chance
Cheeto
Chickpea
Chili
Clove
Cognac
Cola
Cookie
Cumin
Dorito
Falafel

Fir
Garbanzo
Guinness
Khaki
Kit Kat
Kiwi
Latte
Lindt
Macaroon
Mango
Merlot
Mouse
Muffin
Mushroom
Nebula
Nutella
Peanut
Peanut Butter
Pie
Pineapple
Pudding
Pumpernickel
Rebel
Rolo
Roo
Roscoe
Scotch
Scout
Sesame
Smore
Tangerine
Tater
Tea
Tortilla
Truffle
Turkey
Valentine
Waffles
Walnut
Whiskey
Yam

calico maine coon in litter box — Image Credit: Andriy Blokhin, Shutterstock

Conclusion

We hope you found the perfect name for your Tortie cat from these lists! You can’t go wrong with any of these picks. Maybe you’ve been inspired to come up with one of your own!

Whichever name you choose, you can look forward to years of bonding with your cat. Selecting the ideal name is a big part of cat ownership. Watching your cat respond to the name that you’ve given them is fun and rewarding.

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Nicole Cosgrove

Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts' knowledge with pet lovers across the globe.

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