Cats & Kittens Cat Names 220 Tortoiseshell Cat Names for Your Colorful Kitty Prepare for your precious tortie to turn heads and steal hearts, especially with a colorful name! By Yvonne Villasenor Yvonne Villasenor Yvonne Villasenor is a freelance writer and animal lover who just so happens to be allergic to cats and dogs. (That doesn't stop her from cuddling with them!) When Yvonne's not working, you can find her lounging with her charming Chihuahuas, weightlifting, or wandering around Halloween stores. Daily Paws' Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 8, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Female Names Male Names Cute Names Black Cat Names Orange Cat Names Unique Names Dessert-Inspired Names Photo: Manuela Schewe-Behnisch / EyeEm / Getty Tortoiseshell cats are extraordinarily beautiful and unique, so they should have a memorable tortoiseshell cat name to match! 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 among these 220 tortoiseshell cat names, ranging from widely loved to utterly unique. 167 Tabby Cat Names for Your Patterned Pal Female Tortoiseshell Cat Names Your female tortie was made with sugar, spice, and everything nice. From fabulous to fierce, here are some tortoiseshell cat name options to help name your new BFF. ShellyAutumnPoppyCayenneSandyJasmineMomoCoralJaniceEllieDottieMarisolHazelBuffySpicyMaisieSiennaHoneyMarigoldRubyMysticJadeCleoScarletHarlowGingerMaryRebaMistyDaisyChloeNalaQuinnMietteRoxyLucyMollySophieLilyStella 200 Best Female Cat Names for Every Letter of the Alphabet 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. HarveyBlazeAshCopperEugeneSunnyFoxPatchesReeseLeoRustyBenjaminJasperMotleyOnyxHobbesCyrusDashPepperGizmoGusRufusClayBladeRoyFelixPerryPaulNadir 385 Boy Cat Names for Every Letter of the Alphabet 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 tortoiseshell cat names? PeekabooMochaFrecklesToffeeBellaSootyChaiBlossomCandyTootsieNougatGingersnapMangoTrufflesSunshinePeanutTortieGidgetButterscotchCosmoLuckyBootsSnickersOreoButtercup 300+ Cute Cat Names for Every Kind of Kitty Black Tortoiseshell Cat Names A darker moniker is a must if your tortoiseshell kitten loves nighttime and is a bit mysterious. (Or if you adopted them around Halloween!) WednesdayJetMidnightLunaMysterioSmokyNyxDieselMelanieOpalRorschachGhostDamionCharShadowMagicJijiSalemElviraRavenCocoNoirSpookyBeanTwilightBinxEbonyPhantomCrowMorticiaSableJinx 135 Names for Black Cats from Classic to Crazy Orange Tortoiseshell Cat Names Whether you're looking for a tortoiseshell cat name inspired by gems, foods, or famous red-headed figures, one of these would certainly make a fitting option for your orange tortie. PeachesSimbaChiliToulouseMimosaApricotWeasleyKitsuCheetoTopazClementineFuegoPumpkinTawnyArielOliverTabascoGoldieAmberHerculesKoiPennyGarfieldEd SheeranAxlChuckyAlaniNachoFirestarTangeloArchieNemoHeathcliffSaffronMeliChesterRedAzraelMadelineTigger 150 Best Names for Your Orange Cat Unique Tortoiseshell Cat Names Your tortoiseshell cat's striking appearance is sure to turn heads. So should her name! PicassoMomoRogueSauronNovaConfettiApolloSolLantanaMerleCallistaSoraGlitterOrlaJigsawChimeraAgatePhoenixOrioleSpeckHayamiMosaicCamoAmarettoPixelInfernoSplashKamekoOphelia 250+ Unique Cat Names for Your One-of-a-Kind Cat Dessert-Inspired Tortoiseshell Cat Names You know what "tortie" sounds like? Torte! As in cake! Give your tortie a nickname as sweet as pie. CheesecakeMousseCocoaPuddingCaramel DelightTiramisuCinnamonTarteButterfingerChocolateFudgeBaby RuthHazelnutStrudelMarshmallowNutellaCookiePistachioBiscottiS'moresPecanMeringue How to Pick the Perfect Name for Your Cat or Kitten Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit