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Tortoiseshell Cat Names

We see lots of posts on our Facebook group asking for suggestions for names for tortie cat kittens, so we thought it would be a good idea to provide some inspiration!

Choosing a name for the new member of your family is obviously a very big decision, as once her name sticks you are going to have to live with it for as long as she is around.

It goes without saying that selecting a name is a very personal decision, but it can also be great fun and something that all of the family can get involved with.

Nothing will make your young children happier than selecting a name for your cute tortoiseshell kitten, and then watching her grow and become a key member of the family over the years.

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There are literally thousands of cat names that you can choose from (we found a website with over 16,000!), so we won’t list all the options here. You just need to make sure that you choose a name that suits your cat’s personality, and if it has some personal meaning to you then that is even better.

Our cat at Tortie Catz HQ is called Florence, or ‘Flo’ for short as that is where went on honeymoon. We like to say that she ‘goes with the flo..’

The beautiful coat of black, orange, red, brown and black can be the inspiration for plenty of tortoiseshell cat names and some favorites are ‘Amber’, ‘Patches’, ‘Cinder’ and ‘Chocolate’.

Alternatively you might want to choose a name that suits her because of her tortitude, so how about ‘Mystery’, ‘Ice Queen’ or good old ‘Krazy Kat!’ Also remember that 99.97% of tortoiseshell cats are female - so make sure you give her a girls name.

Once you have chosen a few names, try them out on your cat and see which one suits her best - you may find a name that sticks straight away or it might take a little while before you find the perfect one. Then you just need to get her used to her name - call her name and try and use a soft tone and tender voice.

What is your tortie cat called? We would love to know!

Look out for the next Tortie of the Week on Sunday!

Tortoiseshell Cat Calendar

Have you ordered your copy yet? We are very proud of the Tortie Catz calendar for 2025 and it is great way to celebrate the beautiful coats and unique personalities of these stunning cats.

You can order your copy on the Tortie Catz website.