Calico Cat Names

Calico cats are almost always female, almost always have an opinion, and almost always wear three colors like they planned the outfit. The names that suit them lean a little dramatic, a little vintage, a little soft, sometimes all three in one syllable. Every pick on this page is hand-tagged calico-friendly.

Calicos are roughly 99.9 percent female, the rare male calico is a genetic accident and usually sterile. That means almost every calico naming question is a girl-cat naming question, with all the range that opens up.

Three-color cats wear contrast well, so names with built-in contrast (formal nicknames with soft daily versions: Beatrix to Bea, Cordelia to Delia) tend to land especially well.

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Arlo

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · earthy

A breezy modern classic, easy to call.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Arl, Lolo

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Babette

Rare

chic · soft · sweet · classic

Charming and bubbly, a sweet French diminutive.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Babs, Bette

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Bella

Very common

friendly · soft · sweet · refined

Means beautiful, sweet and classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bell, Belly

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Birdie

Uncommon

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Cheerful and chirpy, a sweet little charmer.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bird, Birds

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Blondie

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

Golden, glamorous and full of fun.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Blon, Blondy

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Boba

Uncommon

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Sweet, chewy and full of bounce.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bo, Bubba

Sounds like a training command

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Bonsai

Rare

soft · clean · earthy · sweet

A tiny perfect tree, small and serene.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bon, Sai

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Bowie

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

Cool, quirky and one of a kind.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bo, Bows

Sounds like a training command

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Brenda

Uncommon

goofy · friendly · classic · bold

Sounds like she runs the neighbourhood watch.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bren

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Brownie

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Warm, rich and chocolatey-sweet.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Brown, Brownster

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Cashmere

Rare

soft · sweet · refined · calm

Impossibly soft and a little bit fancy.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cash, Mere

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Charlie

Very common

friendly · soft · sweet · goofy

Friendly, easygoing and universally loved.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Char, Chuck

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Cherie

Uncommon

chic · soft · sweet · friendly

French for darling, sweet and affectionate.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cher

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Cocoa

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Rich, warm chocolate-brown.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Coco, Coa

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Cookie

Very common

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet, classic and impossible not to love.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cook

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Cosmo

Familiar

mysterious · cool · powerful · goofy

Of the cosmos, a little bit magic, a little bit goofy.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Coz

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Cupcake

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet, frosted and totally adorable.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cup, Cakey

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Dahlia

Uncommon

earthy · refined · gentle · bold

A bold, layered bloom, striking and elegant.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dolly, Dahl

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Daisy

Very common

earthy · soft · sweet · friendly

A cheerful little flower, pure sunshine.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dais, Dee

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Dango

Rare

warm · playful · soft · clean

Sweet skewered dumplings, playful in a row.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dan

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Echo

Uncommon

powerful · earthy · soft · sweet

The nymph whose voice still lingers.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Eck, Echy

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Emi

Uncommon

soft · clean · sweet · friendly

Means blessed and beautiful, soft and warm.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Etta

Uncommon

friendly · classic · refined · soft

Soulful and small, a vintage charmer.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Et, Ettie

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Frankie

Familiar

friendly · classic · soft · sweet

Cool and friendly, a jazzy little classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Frank, Franks

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Gizmo

Familiar

friendly · goofy · soft · sweet

Quirky little gadget of a pet, endlessly fun.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Giz, Gizzy

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Goldie

Familiar

soft · sweet · classic · earthy

Bright, warm and sweet as treasure.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gold, Goldy

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Halo

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · refined

A ring of light, soft and a little angelic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hal, Hally

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Hana

Uncommon

soft · clean · sweet · earthy

Japanese for flower, delicate and pretty.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hani

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Holly

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Bright evergreen with berries, festive and warm.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hol, Hollie

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Honey

Very common

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet, golden and warm.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hun, Honeybee

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Hoshi

Rare

soft · clean · earthy · sweet

Japanese for star, bright in the dark.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hosh

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Indie

Uncommon

friendly · soft · sweet · playful

Free-spirited and cool, one of a kind.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ind, Indi

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Inky

Uncommon

soft · sweet · mysterious · cool

Glossy black from nose to tail.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ink

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Ivy

Familiar

earthy · refined · soft · sweet

Climbing evergreen, pretty and persistent.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ives

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Jasmine

Familiar

earthy · refined · soft · sweet

Fragrant white blossom, sweet and soft.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Jaz, Jazzy

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Juno

Familiar

powerful · regal · soft · sweet

Roman queen goddess, small name, big presence.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Junie

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Kiko

Rare

soft · clean · sweet · playful

A bright, bouncy name with playful energy.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ki

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Lily

Very common

earthy · refined · soft · sweet

Pure and graceful, a soft, pretty classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lils, Lil

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Loki

Familiar

powerful · goofy · quirky · sharp

The trickster god, charming troublemaker.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lo, Lokes

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Lola

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · goofy

Sassy, fun and impossible to ignore.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lo, Lolo

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Lottie

Uncommon

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and bouncy, a charming little classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lot, Lots

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Lucy

Very common

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Means light, cheerful and bright.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lu, Goose

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Lyra

Uncommon

earthy · refined · soft · sweet

A constellation shaped like a harp, graceful.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ly, Lyri

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Maggie

Familiar

friendly · classic · soft · sweet

Warm, friendly and full of heart.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mags, Mag

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Mango

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet tropical sunshine.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mango

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Mika

Uncommon

soft · clean · sweet · friendly

Means beautiful fragrance, soft and pretty.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mi, Mikie

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Mimi

Familiar

soft · sweet · chic · playful

Petite and pretty, a soft, affectionate name.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mims, Me-me

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Miso

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · clean

Japanese fermented soybean paste, warm, savoury, comforting.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mimi, Mizou, Mini

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Misty

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Soft and grey, like morning fog.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mist

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Mocha

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Rich coffee-and-chocolate warmth.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mo, Chacha

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Mochi

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · clean

Soft, squishy rice cake, irresistibly poke-able.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mo, Chi-chi

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Momo

Uncommon

soft · clean · sweet · warm

Japanese for peach, round and sweet.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mo

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Nala

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · powerful

Means gift or beloved, warm and lion-hearted.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Nal, Nallie

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Nina

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · refined

Small and spirited, a soft, bright classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Nene, Ninja

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Ninja

Familiar

soft · clean · goofy · sweet

Silent, swift and always up to something.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ninj, Ninny

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Nori

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · clean

Seaweed wrap for sushi, sleek and dark.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: No-no, Riri

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Nova

Uncommon

earthy · refined · soft · sweet

A bright new star, radiant and bold.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Novi

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Oreo

Familiar

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Dark and light, sweet through and through.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Reo, O

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Pancake

Uncommon

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Flat-out adorable and very into breakfast.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cake, Pan

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Panda

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · warm

Black-and-white and impossibly huggable.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pan, Pandy

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Pansy

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

A small, sweet, velvety bloom.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pans

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Penny

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Bright as a new copper coin.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pen, Pennie

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Pippa

Uncommon

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Bright and bouncy, a peppy little classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pip, Pips

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Poppy

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

A bright wild flower, cheerful and bold.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pops, Poppet

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Posy

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

A little bunch of flowers, sweet and small.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pose, Posie

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Praline

Rare

warm · playful · chic · soft

Sweet, nutty and Southern-soft.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Praline, Liney

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Queenie

Uncommon

regal · classic · soft · sweet

A tiny monarch with big opinions.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Queen, Q

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Rosie

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Warm and rosy, sweet and friendly.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ro, Rose

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Sadie

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and spunky, a feel-good favourite.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sade, Sades

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Saffy

Uncommon

soft · sweet · chic · refined

Sweet and bright, short for Saffron.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Saff, Saffie

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Sammy

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · goofy

Easygoing and friendly, a good-time name.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sam, Sammers

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Sandy

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Warm, pale gold like a sunny beach.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sands

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Snowy

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · gentle

Bright, pure and soft as fresh snow.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Snow

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Suki

Uncommon

soft · clean · sweet · playful

Means beloved, a sweet, affectionate name.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Su, Sukie

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Sunny

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · playful

Pure warmth and good cheer.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sun, Sunbeam

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Sushi

Uncommon

soft · clean · warm · playful

Sleek, fresh and bite-sized.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sush, Shi

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Tilly

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and cheerful, a soft little charmer.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Til, Tils

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Tiny

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · bold

Best used ironically on the biggest one in the room.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Tiny-T

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Toffee

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet, sticky and golden-brown.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Toff

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Tomo

Rare

soft · clean · sweet · friendly

Means friend, warm and easygoing.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: To, Tomi

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Tootsie

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

Sweet, soft and a little old-fashioned.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Toots

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Tora

Uncommon

soft · clean · powerful · fierce

Japanese for tiger, striped and brave.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: To-to

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Winnie

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and old-fashioned, like a honey-loving bear.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Win, Winnie-boo

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Yoko

Rare

soft · clean · sweet · friendly

Means sunny child, bright and breezy.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Yo, Koko

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Yuki

Uncommon

soft · clean · sweet · earthy

Japanese for snow, perfect for a white coat.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Yu-yu

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Ziggy

Uncommon

friendly · goofy · soft · sweet

Zippy and electric, full of fun.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Zig, Zigs

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Zinnia

Rare

earthy · soft · sweet · refined

A bright, bold bloom, cheerful and vivid.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Zin, Zinny

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Acorn

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · goofy

Small now, mighty later, a little oak-in-waiting.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Corny, Acey

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Aspen

Familiar

earthy · refined · soft · sweet

Shimmering mountain tree, fresh and bright.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Asp, Penny

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Bagel

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Round, chewy and very food-motivated.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bagey

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Bao

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · clean

Fluffy steamed bun, round and huggable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Baobao

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Basil

Uncommon

warm · playful · earthy · friendly

Fragrant herb, fresh, classic and a touch posh.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Baz

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Belle

Familiar

chic · refined · soft · sweet

French for beautiful, graceful and warm.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Bella, Bee

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Bijou

Rare

chic · refined · soft · sweet

French for jewel, small, sparkling and precious.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bee, Jou

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Biscuit

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Warm and golden, makes everything better.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bisco, Biccy

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Blossom

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · refined

Soft spring flowers in full bloom.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bloss, Blossie

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Bramble

Rare

earthy · soft · sweet · goofy

Tangled wild hedge, scrappy and sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Bram, Bumble

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Bubbles

Familiar

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

Light, fizzy and full of joy.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bub, Bubba

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Button

Uncommon

soft · sweet · classic · gentle

As cute as a button, small and sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Buttons, Butty

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Chiyo

Rare

soft · clean · refined · sweet

Means a thousand generations, graceful and old-soul.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Chi, Yoyo

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Cinder

Uncommon

mysterious · cool · earthy · soft

Warm ash and glowing embers.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cindy, Cin

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Clover

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · friendly

A lucky little leaf, sweet and fortunate.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Clo, Lovey

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Comet

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · quirky

Fast, bright and gone in a streak.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Com, Cometty

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Coral

Uncommon

refined · earthy · soft · sweet

Soft sea-pink, pretty and bright.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cora, Coco

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Cricket

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · goofy

Tiny, chirpy and full of hops.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Crick

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Croissant

Rare

chic · warm · playful · goofy

Buttery, flaky and very, very French.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Croy, Sonny

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Crumble

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Warm, sweet and a little bit messy.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Crumb, Crumby

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Cuddles

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · warm

Exactly what the name promises.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cuddle

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Custard

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Soft, sweet and golden-yellow.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cussy

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Donut

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Round, sweet and full of holes-of-fun.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dough, Nut

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Dumpling

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Plump, soft and made to be squeezed.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dump, Dumpy

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Ember

Uncommon

mysterious · cool · earthy · soft

A glowing coal, warm, witchy and alive.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Freckle

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

For the one with little speckles everywhere.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Freck, Freckles

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Fudge

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Rich, dense and irresistibly sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Fudgey

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Ginger

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Fiery, warm and a little zesty.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gin, Gigi

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Gumdrop

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Small, squishy and sugar-sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gum, Droppy

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Haru

Uncommon

soft · clean · sweet · earthy

Japanese for spring, bright and hopeful.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Haru-bun

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Heather

Uncommon

earthy · classic · friendly · gentle

Hardy moorland bloom, soft and resilient.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hev, Heath

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Iris

Familiar

powerful · earthy · refined · gentle

Goddess of the rainbow, colourful and serene.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Riri

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Jade

Familiar

refined · earthy · soft · sweet

A cool green gem, serene and lucky.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Jadey

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Karen

Uncommon

goofy · friendly · bold · fierce

She would like to speak to your manager.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Kare

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Kevin

Uncommon

goofy · friendly · quirky · mellow

An ordinary human name on an animal, instantly funny.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Kev, Kevster

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Latte

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Warm, milky and comforting.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Lats, Lottie

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Laurel

Uncommon

earthy · refined · powerful · calm

Victory leaves, graceful and quietly proud.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Laur, Lolly

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Mabel

Uncommon

classic · friendly · soft · sweet

Sweetly old-fashioned, means lovable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: May, Mae

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Magic

Uncommon

mysterious · cool · soft · sweet

Pure enchantment in a name.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Maggie

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Maple

Familiar

warm · playful · earthy · soft

Warm syrup and turning autumn leaves.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Map, Mae

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Marble

Uncommon

refined · earthy · calm · sharp

Swirled stone, cool, smooth, one of a kind.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Marb

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Meadow

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · refined

Open sunny field, soft and free.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mead, Dowy

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Mittens

Familiar

soft · sweet · classic · goofy

For the one with little white paws.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mitts, Mitten

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Monet

Rare

chic · refined · earthy · calm

After the painter, soft, dreamy and artful.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mo, Nettie

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Mouse

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · gentle

Tiny, quick and quietly sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Mousey

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Mr-Whiskers

Uncommon

goofy · classic · regal · sharp

Formal title for a very serious cat.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Whiskers, Mister

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Muffin

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Warm, soft and best in the morning.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Muff, Muffy

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Nibbles

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · warm

Always snacking, always adorable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Nibs, Nibby

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Noodle

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Long, floppy and impossible to take seriously.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Noods, Doodle

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Noodles

Uncommon

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Wiggly, floppy and impossible to be cross with.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Noods

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Nugget

Familiar

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Small, golden and absolutely delicious.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Nug, Nuggy

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Opal

Uncommon

refined · earthy · classic · gentle

A shifting rainbow stone, soft and rare.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Opie, Ople

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Patches

Familiar

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

A patchwork coat full of character.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Patch

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Peaches

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Soft, sweet and sun-blushed.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Peach

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Peanut

Familiar

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Tiny, nutty and impossibly endearing.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Nut, Nutty

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Pebble

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · gentle

A small smooth stone, humble and sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Peb, Pebbles

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Pebbles

Uncommon

soft · sweet · earthy · classic

Little smooth stones, small and sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Peb, Pebble

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Pepper

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

A spark of heat and spice.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pep, Peppy

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Pickle

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Tangy, sharp and a little bit of trouble.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Pick, Pickles

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Pickles

Uncommon

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Tangy, mischievous and full of crunch.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pick, Pickle

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Pip-squeak

Weird but cute

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

Small, loud and absolutely fearless.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pip, Squeak

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Piper

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · playful

Lively and musical, full of energy.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pip, Pipes

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Pixel

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · quirky

The smallest unit of a picture, tiny but essential.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pix, Pixie

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Pretzel

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Twisty, salty and a little knotted up.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Zel, Pretz

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Pudding

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Soft, sweet, best when slightly wobbly.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pud, Pudge

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Pudge

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · warm

Soft, round and made for cuddles.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Pudgy, Pud

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Pumpkin

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Round, orange and full of cosy autumn charm.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pump, Punky

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Raisin

Weird but cute

mysterious · cool · goofy · soft

Small, dark, wrinkly and oddly adorable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Raisy

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Ramen

Uncommon

soft · clean · warm · playful

Warm, slurpy comfort in a bowl.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ram, Rami

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Rose

Very common

earthy · refined · classic · friendly

The classic flower, beautiful and timeless.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Rosie, Ro

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Sage

Familiar

mysterious · cool · earthy · refined

Cleansing herb and quiet wisdom.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Sagey

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Sky

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · refined

Wide, open and bright.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Skye

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Smudge

Familiar

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

For the one with a little mark on their nose.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Smudgy

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Snickers

Uncommon

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Sweet, nutty and a little bit cheeky.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Snick

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Snowball

Familiar

soft · sweet · earthy · playful

Round, white and a little bit chilly.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Snow, Bally

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Sorbet

Rare

warm · playful · refined · soft

Light, bright and refreshing.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sorb, Bet

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Sprinkles

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Tiny, colourful and full of joy.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sprink

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Stardust

Rare

earthy · refined · mysterious · cool

A sprinkle of the cosmos, dreamy and rare.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dusty, Star

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Sugar

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet through and through.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Shug

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Tiger

Familiar

soft · sweet · earthy · bold

Stripey, brave and a little bit wild.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Tig, Tigey

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Tofu

Rare

warm · playful · soft · clean

Soft, plain and quietly lovable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Toto

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Tulip

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · refined

A neat, bright spring flower.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Tuli, Lippy

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Velvet

Uncommon

soft · sweet · refined · calm

Soft, plush and luxurious to the touch.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Vel, Velvy

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Violet

Familiar

earthy · refined · classic · friendly

A delicate flower and a soft purple-grey.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Vi, Lettie

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Waffle

Uncommon

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Indecisive, golden and very lovable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Waff

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Waffles

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Cheerful, golden and a bit of a mess.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Waff

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Whisper

Uncommon

soft · sweet · refined · earthy

Soft, quiet and barely-there sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Whisp, Wispy

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Wiggles

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · quirky

Cannot sit still, would not want to.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Wiggle, Wigs

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Yuzu

Rare

soft · clean · warm · playful

A tart citrus, bright, zesty and fresh.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Zu-zu

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Bean

Familiar

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Little, lively and full of beans.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Beanie, Beano

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Beans

Uncommon

warm · playful · goofy · soft

Small, plentiful, full of energy.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Beanie, Beano

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Bear

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · goofy

Big, soft and made for hugs.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Bear-bear, Beary

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Binx

Uncommon

mysterious · cool · soft · sweet

The classic black movie-cat, charming and quick.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Binxy

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Boop

Weird but cute

goofy · soft · sweet · playful

Named for the nose. Obviously.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Boopy

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Boots

Familiar

goofy · soft · sweet · classic

For the one with four perfect little socks.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Bootsy

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Briar

Uncommon

earthy · mysterious · cool · bold

A wild thorny rose, pretty but tough.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Bri, Briary

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Chonk

Weird but cute

goofy · soft · sweet · mellow

Magnificently round and proud of it.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Chonky

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Cloud

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · calm

Soft, white and drifting.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Cloudy

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Doot

Weird but cute

goofy · soft · sweet · quirky

A nonsense sound that somehow fits perfectly.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Dooty

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Dot

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

Small, neat and perfectly placed.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Dottie

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Fern

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Soft woodland green, quiet and lovely.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Ferny

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Gloom

Weird but cute

mysterious · cool · goofy · soft

Cheerfully moody, a little rain cloud of a pet.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Gloomy

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Jinx

Uncommon

mysterious · cool · goofy · soft

A pinch of bad luck and good mischief.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Jinxy

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Paws

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

All about those big adorable feet.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Paw, Pawsy

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Pip

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

A tiny seed of a name, small but spirited.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Pippa, Pippy

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Rin

Uncommon

soft · clean · refined · sweet

Means dignified, crisp and graceful.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Rinny

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Socks

Familiar

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

Four perfect little white feet.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Sock, Socksy

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Soot

Rare

soft · sweet · mysterious · cool

Dusty dark grey, soft and shadowy.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Sooty

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Spook

Uncommon

mysterious · cool · goofy · soft

Jumpy, shadowy and endearingly spooky.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Spooky

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Sprout

Uncommon

soft · sweet · earthy · goofy

Tiny, fresh and just getting started.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Sprouty

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Squish

Weird but cute

soft · sweet · goofy · warm

Soft, squeezable and very huggable.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Squishy

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Star

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · bold

Bright, shining and the centre of attention.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Starry

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Toast

Uncommon

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Warm, golden and quietly comforting.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Toasty

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Wren

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · refined

A tiny, bright, busy little bird.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Wrenny

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Amelie

Uncommon

chic · refined · soft · sweet

Whimsical French charm, full of wonder.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Amy, Mel

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Aurora

Uncommon

earthy · refined · regal · gentle

The dancing northern lights, magical and bright.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Rory, Aura

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Caramel

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Soft, sweet and golden.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Cara, Mel

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Cinnamon

Uncommon

warm · playful · earthy · soft

Warm spice and reddish-brown glow.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Cinny, Nona

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Coco-bean

Weird but cute

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Sweet little chocolate bean of a pet.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Coco, Bean

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Domino

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · playful

Bold black-and-white markings.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Dom, Dommy

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Dorothy

Uncommon

classic · friendly · soft · sweet

Sweet and storybook, means gift of God.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Dot, Dottie

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Emerald

Rare

refined · regal · earthy · sharp

A brilliant green gem, rich and elegant.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Gelato

Rare

warm · playful · refined · soft

Smooth Italian ice cream, cool and sweet.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Gel, Lato

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Honeybun

Uncommon

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Sweet, warm and freshly baked.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Bun, Honey

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Jellybean

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Tiny, colourful and full of surprises.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Jelly, Bean

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Juniper

Uncommon

earthy · refined · soft · sweet

Fragrant evergreen with berries, fresh and lively.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: June, Junie

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Macaron

Rare

warm · playful · chic · refined

A dainty French treat, pretty and pastel.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Mac, Roni

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Marigold

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Bright golden-orange, cheerful and warm.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Mari, Goldie

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Marshmallow

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Soft, white and squishy-sweet.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Mallow, Marsh

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Petunia

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · goofy

A frilly bloom with an old-fashioned charm.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Petunia, Tuni

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Potato

Uncommon

goofy · warm · playful · soft

Lumpy, beige and weirdly comforting.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Tot, Tater

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Sabrina

Familiar

mysterious · cool · soft · sweet

The teenage witch, charming and a little magical.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Brina, Bri

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Sakura

Uncommon

soft · clean · refined · earthy

Cherry blossom, fleeting, soft and beautiful.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Saku, Kura

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Tater-tot

Uncommon

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Bite-sized, golden and irresistible.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Tot, Tater

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Wasabi

Rare

warm · playful · soft · clean

Tiny, green and unexpectedly fierce.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Wabi, Sabi

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Our editor's picks

A hand-picked shortlist with the joke or angle attached.

Patches
Literal, beloved, ages into Patch fine.
Confetti
A party in coat form.
Mosaic
Reads as art, behaves as chaos.
Pumpkin Spice
Long, ridiculous, perfect. Cuts to Spice.
Beatrix
Edwardian, opinionated. Cuts to Bea or Trix.
Karma
She decides. You react.

Naming tips

01Female-leaning vintage names (Mabel, Pearl, Beatrix, Cordelia) suit calicos especially well, the names age with the cat.
02Avoid color-specific names (Ginger, Snowy) for a calico, you will undersell two-thirds of the coat.
03Names with a hard daily nickname (Beatrix to Bea) give you a formal long version for the vet and a short one for daily use.

Frequently asked

+Why are calico cats almost always female?

The orange and black coat colors are both carried on the X chromosome. To express both, the cat needs two X chromosomes, which is why calicos are nearly always female.

+Are calico cats good luck?

Yes, in several cultures. Japanese maneki-neko (the waving cat) is traditionally calico. In Britain they have been called money cats for centuries.

+What is the difference between calico and tortoiseshell?

Both are mixes of orange and black. Calicos add large white patches. Torties have little or no white, just a swirled brindle of orange and black.

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