Cool, Unusual, Japanese, Disney, and Interesting Names for Calico Cats

Naming a cat is always fun, albeit a little stressful too sometimes!

Anyone who has owned a calico cat will also agree that it’s even tougher naming these cute and colorful kitties.

There is so much going with their multi-colored coats and they are known for having such lovable and unique personalities.

So it deserves some thought and consideration before giving them their name. Think about how you’re going to explain it to others, and how it sounds calling it out to the neighborhood looking for them at night.

It can’t be too weird or quirky, right?

Well, that’s up to you. I’ve included some weird and unique names if that’s what you’re after.

I’ve also included some cool sounding Japanese names, funny names that relate to calico cats, names from Disney characters, and more.

I’m sure you’ll find the perfect name somewhere in this post. Good luck and feel free to let me know in the comments which name you settled on!

Names for Calico Cats

Funny Calico Cat Names

I thought long and hard on this part. There are endless funny words to name your cat, but here are some suggestions that are a little more relevant to them being calicos:

Pumpkin – They have pumpkin colors

Callie – It’s kind of like slang for calico

Ginge – They do have some ginger in there too

Picasso – Not only am I a Picasso fan, there is a connection to their mix-and-match colors

Mr.[Insert name] – They are almost always female, so why not confuse people?

Patch – They are patchy with different colors

Tortoiseshell – Another name for calico cats depending on their markings

Multi-cat – I actually knew of a calico with this name!

Freckles – If they have orange or brown spotty markings this can be cool

Japanese Names for Calico Cats

In Japan, calico cats are believed to bring good luck and you’ll often see little figures and statues painted in calico colors.

It’s also said that Japanese sailors had calico cats onboard as their ship’s cat to bring them better luck at sea too, pretty cool eh!

Here are some Japanese names to consider for your calico cat. They sound really cool and have some interesting meanings too:

Yoshe – Beauty

Kaida – Little Dragon

Chie – Wisdom

Eiki – Glory

Kae – Blessing

Akemi – Beautiful

Yumeko – Dream Girl

Chiyo – Eternity

Reiko – Gratitude

Miyabi – Elegance

Hikaru – Radiant

Kohana – Small Flower

Hosiko – Star

Asuka – Perfume

Airi – Jasmine

If you’re looking for more I have a huge list of Asian cat names here! Or, if you have a goat, you’ll love these Disney-inspired names for goats.

Disney Calico Cat Names

If you’re a fan of Disney films, cartoon, animations, and so on, you’ll know how cats and cool Disney characters go hand-in-hand.

Naming your cat after a Disney character is a win-win. Your cat gets a cool name to remind you of your favorite film, and it’s a great talking point for people.

While these cats were not necessarily calico cats, here are some names from Disney films to consider for your calico.

Lafayette – Aristocats

Napoleon – Aristocats

Berlioz – Aristocats

Roquefort – Aristocats

Dinah – Alice in Wonderland

Cheshire Cat – Alice in Wonderland

Raja – Aladdin

Mirage – Aladdin

Si – Land and the Tramp

Am – Lady and the Tramp

Sabor – Tarzan

Nuru – Tarzan

Simba – The Lion King

Mufasa – The Lion King

Scar – The Lion King

Kiara – The Lion King

Unusual Calico Cat Names

There’s something special about giving your cat a unique name. There are too many Mittens, Tabby’s, and Oscar’s in this world!

Give your cat a name that will make it stand out from the crowd. Give it some meaning, a reason, and be the envy of your friends!

Here are some suggestions for you and your calico kitty:

Amber

Airhead

Alleyway

Archie

Astro

Bambi

Berty

Bartender

Bodybuilder

Blogger

Cash

Castle

Catnip

Chaos

Dog

Django

Dundee

Echo

Eclipse

Fatty

Fudgey

Fidget

Fluffster

Gucci

Guster

Gypsy

Handsome

Handy

Heckler

Highway

Hotdog

Indy

Jaja

Jay

Jalapeno

Jibby

Leaf

Leen

Lepu

Lex

Linux

Little man

Maddy

Makita

Maine

Marguerita

Marine

Meow

Mildew

Minnie

Molotov

Money

Morpheus

Mr.[Insert word]

Napkin

Nappy

Nibbles

Nixon

Noggin

Notebook

Oatmeal

Octavia

Oddy

Packet

Peace

Pear

Phoenix

Piggy

Pinky

Pumpkin

Pampers

Pepperoni

Qwerky

Rainbow

Ranch

Ripe

Ripped

Ripple

Razzy

Reality

Referee

Refugee

Rookie

Saggy

Soggy

Sassie

Sausage

Sawdust

Seaquel

Sir [Insert word]

Skittles

Skully

Smasher

Smudgy

Sneezy

Sniper

Snuggle Feet

Spanky

Tequila

Tatty

Theo

Toronto

Tooty

Tough guy

Trinity

Tubby

Tubs

Tummy

Tyson

Vader

Vape

Vegas

Vester

Waggy

Whiskey

Weeeeeee

Wiggle

Wolfram

Zeppelin

Zippy

Zodiac