Coming up with yellow cat names is easier than you might think. In fact, I’ve listed hundreds of clever, cute and creative ideas here in this article! But don’t let the pressure of choosing the perfect name for your golden kitten get to you. Along with all the lists of pawsome options below, I’ve included some simple tips and tricks to make naming your cat easy and fun. So, all you need to do is keep reading to find your perfect name!
Contents
- My favorite cute ideas
- Funny yellow cat names
- Food inspired ideas
- Inspiration from yellow flowers
- Gemstone inspired names
- Famous cats to name yours after
My Favorite Cute Ideas
There’s nothing cuter than your very own new kitten. And, yellow and orange kittens are the cutest of the lot in my opinion! So, they deserve an adorable name to match. These ideas will suit your new friend to a T, and make all your friends and family go ‘awww’!
- Chick
- Dandelion
- Sunny
- Lala
- Bee
- Tang
- Goldfinch
- Bumble
- Blondie
- Angel
- Cupcake
- Pollen
- Cheezit
- Butters
- Hufflepuff
- Ducky
- Pikachu
- Cheddar
- Autumn
- Candy
- Crayon
- Canary
- Puffle
- Star
- Bug
- Marshmallow
- Milky
- Hen
- Summer
- Teddy
Funny Yellow Cat Names
Does your kitten already have their own signature personality to match their unusual coat color? Whether their coat color is closer to fizzy champagne or a fiery sunset, this list of hilarious ideas has got you covered. Choose from these fan favorites that perfectly captures your kitty’s understated, outsized or over-the-top funny personality.
- Flambe
- Goldenrod
- Solar Flare
- Red Hot
- Bottle Rocket
- Corn on the Cob
- Crème Brulee
- Cat’s Eye
- Honeycomb
- Electric Avenue
- Yellow Bellied Sapsucker
- Golden Dragon
- Fish N Chips
- Birds Nest
- Party Lights
- Go Fish
- Carrot Top
- Gold Rush
- Yellow Fin
- Bubbly Time
- Canary
- Tweety
- Woodstock
- Short Bus
- Dandy Lion
- Beam Me Up
- Cracker Jack
- Pop Secret
- Boom Chicka Pop
- Kettle Corn
Name Ideas Inspired By Food
When you really start immersing yourself in popular yellow cat names, you might be forgiven for feeling like you just stumbled into a cooking class! Ginger. Butterscotch. Sweet cream. YUM. Are you getting hungry yet? With a rumbling tummy in hand, enjoy scanning through this list of ideas inspired by food that aspire to represent every shade and nuance of your yellow cat’s coat.
- Ginger
- Butterscotch
- Creamsicle
- Caramel
- Buttermilk
- Mango
- Pancake
- Brie
- Dijon
- Sweet Cream
- Marmalade
- Butter
- Mello Yello
- Honey
- Waffles
- Toffee
- Cheesy Puff
- Chili Cheez
- Biscuits N Gravy
- Mimosa Time
- Saffron
- Lemon Zest
- Paprika
- Lemon Meringue
- Chiquita
- Peach
- Bananarama
- Citrus
- Limoncello
- Vanilla Pudding
Finding Inspiration from Flowers
One of the best parts of sharing life with a ginger cat is realizing just how many shades of yellow there can be in the world. Nowhere else in nature do we find this theme echoed more so than in flowers. Does your kitty need a name that is just as unique as they are? This long list of yellow flower names includes beautiful and eye-catching blossoms from all areas on the yellow color spectrum so you can find the one that perfectly matches your cat.
- Sunflower
- Tulip
- Tiger Lily
- Sunny
- Marigold
- Poppy
- Petunia
- Sandi
- Bright Light
- Daisy
- Goldilocks
- Dahlia
- Happy
- Sunbini
- Mary Gold
- Twinkle
- Primrose
- Iris
- Sunsational
- Hibiscus
- Perennial
- Jessamine
- Goldenrod
- Waterlily
- Snapdragon
- Prickly Pear
- Black Eyed Susan
- Yellow Rose of Texas
- Holly Hock
- Yellow Belle
Yellow Cat Names Inspired By Gemstones
As the saying goes, all that glitters is not gold. In fact, many precious gemstones, crystals and metals have gorgeous formations from the yellow color spectrum. So, whether your new kitten has the palest creamy fur or vibrant golden eyes, you will discover inspiration in this long list of ideas inspired by gemstones, crystals and precious metals.
- Citrine
- Tourmaline
- Quartz
- Garnet
- Jade
- Platinum
- Pyrite
- Gold Dust
- Beryl
- Brucite
- Aventurine
- Tourmaline
- Agate
- Fluorite
- Apatite
- Chrysoberyl
- Brazilianite
- Sphene
- Scapolite
- Amblygonite
- Chalcopyrite
- Heliodor
- Colemanite
- Richterite
- Pearl
- Sillimanite
- Hanksite
- Muscovite
- Labradorite
- Septaria
Famous Yellow Cat Name Inspiration
Isn’t it amazing how many cats with this coat color have gone on to become bonafide celebrities? This is testament enough to the famously friendly and engaging personalities that our yellow feline friends so often display. Perhaps you will find your kitty’s perfect new name in this long list of famous felines.
- Meowth
- Tigger
- Top Cat
- Hobbes
- Stimpy
- Healthcliff
- CatDog
- Catillac
- Wubbzy
- Nature Cat
- Conrad the Cat
- Garfield
- Tiger Cat
- Jerry the Cat
- Cat Lily
- Counterfeit Cat
- Old Tom Cat
- Yellow Cat
- Fraidy Cat
- El Gato
- Catscratch
- Sylvia Cat
- Love Monster
- Kawaii Cat
- Slacker Cat
- Puss In Boots
- Mufasa
- Simba
- Thomas O’Malley
- Nala
Tips to Help with Naming Your New Kitten
Naming your cat sounds so simple, right? That is, until you start trying to choose a name. The trouble is, you want the one you select to be as perfect as your cat. And you want your new friend to appreciate it too! Here are a few tips to help you choose a winning idea right away.
- Keep your cat’s name short or choose a name you can turn into a nickname.
- Be sure your cat’s new name doesn’t sound like common training cues.
- Pick a name you will feel comfortable using around kids and other people.
- Select a name your little kitten can grow into as an adult cat.
- Choose a name your new cat also seems to like and respond to.
Which of These Yellow Cat Names is Your Favorite?
Have you found the perfect choice for your kitty on one of these lists? If you are still undecided, consider making a shortlist of your top favorites. Then try each one out with your new feline family member and see which one they like best. Be sure to swing back by when you have selected your sunshine kitten’s new name and share yours in the comments!
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References
- Griffin, B. ‘Cat Identification’, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (2011)
- Wu, K. ‘Why Orange Cats are So Special, According to Science’, Psychology Today (2020)
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