From fiery fur to bold personalities, ginger cats are among the most charismatic and charming felines out there.
Whether you’ve just adopted an orange tabby, a flame-point kitten, or a red-toned beauty, choosing the perfect name is the first step to making them feel truly at home.
In this ultimate guide to ginger cat names, we’ve gathered over 250+ of the best options—from mystical and spiritual names to funny, cute, and badass choices. You’ll also find creative picks for male and female ginger cat names, global inspirations, and even names from movies, TV, and Disney.
Whether you’re after unique ginger kitten names or classic orange cat names, there’s something here for every fiery feline personality.
Let’s dive into the purr-fect name for your red-haired companion!
Mystical & Spiritual Ginger Cat Names
(Gentle, radiant, and celestial-themed)
- Amaterasu
- Aura
- Aurora
- Blaze
- Celestia
- Dharma
- Ember Light
- Helios
- Halo
- Horizon
- Ignis
- Lumina
- Marigold
- Nova
- Phoenix
- Radiance
- Saffron
- Seraph
- Shanti
- Solara
- Solaris
- Solstice
- Sundara
- Zenfire
Bold & Badass Ginger Cat Names
(Fierce and fiery personality names)
- Ashfire
- Bandit
- Blaze
- Cinder
- Claw
- Draco
- Ember
- Flame
- Fury
- Hades
- Havoc
- Inferno
- Phoenix
- Pyro
- Rebel
- Rogue
- Rust
- Sable
- Scarlett
- Sienna
- Storm
- Talon
- Vixen
- Zara
Trendy & Cool Ginger Cat Names
(Modern, stylish, and unique)
- Amber
- Auburn
- Clover
- Copper
- Cosmo
- Crimson
- Dash
- Echo
- Finn
- Flicker
- G Child
- Jasper
- Leo
- Maple
- Marley
- Rio
- Rory
- Rusty
- Sorrel
- Spice
- Sunny
- Zeke
- Zuma
Creepy & Spooky Ginger Cat Names
(Perfect for Halloween or mysterious personalities)
- Bones
- Cauldron
- Cobweb
- Doom
- Eerie
- Frostbite
- Grim
- Hallow
- Hex
- Luna
- Macabre
- Mist
- Nightmare
- Oracle
- Phantom
- Pumpkin
- Ravenna
- Salem
- Shade
- Specter
- Spindle
- Tarot
- Vesper
- Wicked
Rare & Unique Ginger Cat Names
(One-of-a-kind and creative choices)
- Amberlyn
- Aurum
- Brindle
- Burnett
- Carmelita
- Cayenne
- Citrina
- Copperfield
- Duskfire
- Flareon
- Goldwyn
- Hearthstone
- Ignitia
- Lazuli
- Mapleton
- Orania
- Perrin
- Soleya
- Sorrelia
- Sundrop
- Sunset
- Torch
- Rustique
- Zinnara
Funny & Playful Ginger Cat Names
(Light-hearted and food-themed fun)
- Biscuit
- Butters
- Cheeto
- Churro
- Clawber
- Crumpet
- Fritter
- Flapjack
- Marmite
- Mochi
- Nacho
- Nugget
- OJ
- Pickle
- Pesto
- Pretzel
- Rusty
- Sizzle
- Snickers
- Spud
- Taco
- Toast
- Toffee
- Waffle
Adorable & Sweet Ginger Cat Names
(Cute and heartwarming names)
- Amber
- Apricot
- Baby Cakes
- Blossom
- Buttercup
- Butterscotch
- Caramel
- Carrot
- Cinnamon
- Daisy
- Fawn
- Gingersnap
- Goldie
- Honey
- Maple
- Marigold
- Marmalade
- Peaches
- Poppy
- Saffy
- Sorrel
- Sunbeam
- Sunny
- Tangerine
Famous Ginger Cat Names from Movies
(Based on real-life or movie gingers)
- Amy Adams
- Cameron Monaghan
- Christina Hendricks
- Conan O’Brien
- David Caruso
- Debra Messing
- Domhnall Gleeson
- Ed Sheeran
- Emma Stone
- Eric Stoltz
- Ewan McGregor
- Isla Fisher
- Jessica Chastain
- Julianne Moore
- Kate Mara
- Karen Gillian
- Lucille Ball
- Nicole Kidman
- Reba McEntire
- Rose Leslie
- Rupert Grint
- Scarlett Johansson
- Simon Pegg
- Tilda Swinton
Ginger Cat Names from TV & Cartoons
(Famous animated or television characters)
- Amber
- Aslan
- Carrot
- Charlie
- Clifford
- Danny
- Daphne
- Diego
- Fergus
- Finn
- Garfield
- Heathcliff
- Hobbes
- Lion-O
- Morris
- Oliver
- Puss
- Rajah
- Rusty
- Scarlett
- Simba
- Sunny
- Tigger
- Tony
Disney-Themed Ginger Cat Names
(Characters from Disney films)
- Amber
- Aurora
- Bagheera
- Chip
- Cleo
- Copper
- Duchess
- Figaro
- Flora
- Giselle
- Hercules
- Marahute
- Mochi
- Oliver
- Pongo
- Rajah
- Sienna
- Simba
- Steel
- Tarzan
- Thomas O’Malley
- Tigger
- Tod
- Persia
Global-Inspired Ginger Cat Names
(Names from various languages and cultures)
- Ámbar (Spanish)
- Aiden (Irish)
- Aurinko (Finnish)
- Bagheera (Disney/India)
- Caldo (Italian)
- Canela (Spanish)
- Chanda (Sanskrit)
- Fiamma (Italian)
- Flamme (French)
- Haru (Japanese)
- Helios (Greek)
- Ignis (Latin)
- Kaen (Japanese)
- Kitsu (Japanese)
- Laranja (Portuguese)
- Mecha (Spanish)
- Naranja (Spanish)
- Oranzhevyy (Russian)
- Roux (French)
- Ryzhik (Russian)
- Sol (Spanish)
- Soleil (French)
- Tala (Native American)
- Pyry (Finnish)
- Zenzero (Italian)