50 Unique Calico Cat Names for Your Beautiful Kitty
Calico cats have bright, beautiful fur that makes the feline eye-catching. Some might think calico is a breed, but it's actually just a description of their orange, black, and white coats. As an owner, it's important to know that if you're searching for a calico cat, it could be one of many breeds, including the American shorthair, the Persian, and the Norwegian forest cat, which can determine your kitty's personality. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, it's not completely clear where calico cats originated, but many people think they were brought down from the Mediterranean and discovered in Egypt. Now, you can find calicos all over the world.
In folklore, calico cats are often thought to bring good fortune, and in the United States, they're considered so lucky they're called "money cats." Of course, you're more than welcome to name your cat anything you'd like, but you should know that there's almost a 100% certainty your pet is a female. Their unique black, orange, and white coat is due to the X chromosome.
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Thee Most Popular Calico Cat Names
To help you come up with the best moniker for your new kitty, we turned to the pet experts at Rover. Each year, the company sifts through its database to determine the most popular names. And recently, Rover released a roundup of options perfect for your calico cat.
Addie
Amaretto
Amber
Aurora
Bambi
Bean
Beatrice
Bell
Bennie
Bijou
Bolt
Bongo
Bootsy
Bourbon
Butterscotch
Buttercup
Calypso
Cameron
Cheeto
Chestnut
Chimera
Chloe
Chowder
Copper
Cornelius
Clementine
Dallas
Dahlia
Doodle
Edison
Eliza
Emmy
Fancy
Frisky
Furby
Fuzz
Garfield
Gizmo
Ginger
Haley
Harlow
Hemingway
Herman
Hermione
Hobbes
Honey
Honeybee
Huxley
Julius
Jynx