180 Tortoiseshell Cat Names for Your Colorful Kitty

Prepare for your precious tortie to turn heads and steal hearts!
Yvonne Villasenor By Yvonne Villasenor May 27, 2022 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print
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Tortoiseshell cats are extraordinarily beautiful. Lovingly nicknamed "torties," tortoiseshell cats are not a breed but are, instead, named after their distinct look that resembles—you guessed it!—tortoiseshell material. These speckled felines generally appear in black or orange with hints of brown, gray, red, yellow, or cream. And similar to calico cats, torties are typically female due to their genetics.

Adding a tortoiseshell cat into your family? Find the most fitting name for your new feline friend with these 180 tortoiseshell cat names, ranging from widely loved to utterly unique.

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Female Tortoiseshell Cat Names

Your female tortie was made with sugar, spice, and everything nice. From fabulous to fierce, here are some options to name your new BFF.

Shelly
Autumn
Poppy
Cayenne
Sandy
Jasmine
Momo
Coral
Janice
Ellie
Dottie
Marisol
Hazel
Buffy
Maisie
Nala
Quinn
Miette
Roxy
Sienna
Honey
Marigold
Ruby
Mystic
Cinnamon
Jade
Scarlet
Harlow
Ginger
Reba
Misty

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Male Tortoiseshell Cat Names

Did you know only about one in 3,000 tortoiseshell cats are male? So, if your tortie is a boy, you've got yourself a rare kitty! One of these names is bound to be a great match for your charming feline.

Harvey
Blaze
Ash
Copper
Sunny
Fox
Patches
Reese
Leo
Rusty
Jasper
Motley
Onyx
Hobbes
Cyrus
Dash
Pepper
Gizmo
Rufus
Clay
Blade
Roy
Felix
Perry
Nadir

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Cute Tortoiseshell Cat Names

Your tortoiseshell kitty is as cute as a button—and definitely knows it. What better than to give them one of these totally adorable names?

Peekaboo
Mocha
Freckles
Toffee
Bella
Sooty
Chai
Blossom
Candy
Tootsie
Nougat
Gingersnap
Mango
Truffles
Sunshine
Peanut
Tortie
Gidget
Butterscotch
Cosmo
Lucky
Boots
Snickers
Oreo
Buttercup

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Best Names for Black Tortoiseshell Cats

A dark moniker is a must if your tortoiseshell kitten loves nighttime and is a bit mysterious. (Or if you adopted them around Halloween!)

Wednesday
Jet
Midnight
Luna
Smoky
Nyx
Diesel
Melanie
Opal
Rorschach
Ghost
Damion
Char
Shadow
Magic
Jiji
Salem
Elvira
Raven
Coco
Noir
Spooky
Bean
Twilight
Binx
Ebony
Phantom
Crow
Morticia
Sable
Jinx

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Orange Tortoiseshell Cat Names

Whether you're looking for a name inspired by gems, foods, or famous red-headed figures, one of these would certainly make a fitting option for your orange tortie.