Short answer
Match the name to the coat: warm food names for orange cats (Pumpkin, Nacho), night and stone names for black and grey cats (Onyx, Slate), dressed-up names for tuxedos (Oreo, Bond) and patchwork names for calicos (Patches, Confetti). Say it out loud a few times: short names of one or two syllables are easiest to call.
Cat name picker
Choose your cat’s coat, then tap a name to try it out.
Pumpkin caught you. Write that down.
Every name on this page is 2 to 12 letters with no spaces, so it also fits the name box in Zippy vs My Cat. The lines in the picker, like “Pumpkin caught you. Write that down.”, are real lines the cat says in the game when it catches Zippy.
Orange cat names
Ginger cats are more often male. The orange colour gene sits on the X chromosome, so a male needs one copy to be orange while a female needs two (cat coat genetics).
- Pumpkin
- Nacho
- Marmalade
- Cheeto
- Tango
- Ginger
- Apricot
- Sunny
- Mango
- Saffron
- Butterscotch
- Clementine
- Rusty
- Paprika
- Biscuit
- Cinnamon
- Tiger
- Leo
Black cat names
A solid black coat hides the tabby pattern underneath, and in bright light you can sometimes still see faint “ghost” stripes (cat coat genetics).
- Onyx
- Salem
- Midnight
- Pepper
- Inky
- Licorice
- Raven
- Panther
- Espresso
- Nyx
- Jet
- Sable
- Eclipse
- Coal
- Bagheera
- Velvet
- Cosmo
- Zorro
Grey cat names
A grey cat is usually a black cat with a dilution gene, which is why breeders call the colour “blue” (cat coat genetics).
- Smokey
- Ash
- Pebble
- Slate
- Storm
- Misty
- Earl
- Flint
- Silver
- Nimbus
- Graphite
- Dove
- Pewter
- Fog
- Cinder
- Blue
Tuxedo cat names
“Tuxedo” is a coat pattern, not a breed: a black cat with white on the chest, paws and often the face, caused by a white spotting gene (cat coat genetics).
- Oreo
- Domino
- Bond
- Tux
- Jazz
- Piano
- Panda
- Felix
- Penguin
- Sylvester
- Bandit
- Checkers
- Bowtie
- Gatsby
- Maestro
- Dapper
Calico and tortie cat names
Calico and tortoiseshell cats are almost always female: the coat needs two X chromosomes, and only about 1 in 3,000 is male. A softer grey-and-cream calico is called a dilute calico (cat coat genetics).
- Patches
- Callie
- Confetti
- Mosaic
- Maple
- Autumn
- Marble
- Tortilla
- Toffee
- Truffle
- Juniper
- Freckles
- Pixel
- Hazel
- Nutmeg
- Pumpernickel
- Sushi
- Calypso
White and cream cat names
Solid white cats with one or two blue eyes are more likely to be born deaf, so it is worth asking a vet to check their hearing (cat coat genetics). A cream cat is the diluted form of orange.
- Snowball
- Pearl
- Ghost
- Marshmallow
- Cotton
- Frost
- Blizzard
- Luna
- Coconut
- Vanilla
- Custard
- Latte
- Biscotti
- Dumpling
- Tofu
- Meringue
Siamese and pointed cat names
The dark “points” on a Siamese come from a temperature-sensitive colour gene: the cooler ears, face, paws and tail turn darker, and many pointed cats darken with age (cat coat genetics).
- Chai
- Cocoa
- Suki
- Sapphire
- Smudge
- Toast
- Tiramisu
- Sepia
- Indigo
- Kiko
- Bluebell
- Cappuccino
- Sugar
- Bisque
Funny cat names
Puns, snacks and ordinary human names. A cat called Kevin who knocks your cup off the table is hard to beat.
- Meowzart
- Purrito
- Clawdia
- Purrlock
- Catrick
- Meatball
- Noodle
- Waffles
- Pickles
- Nugget
- Sprinkles
- Beans
- Kevin
- Gary
- Dave
- Tater
- Fishstick
- Tuna
Your cat’s coat and the closest look in the game
| Your cat | Closest look in Zippy vs My Cat |
|---|---|
| Orange or ginger | Ginger Tabby, Orange & White |
| Black | Shadow |
| Grey or blue | Grey, British Blue, Silver Tabby, Grey & White |
| Brown tabby | Brown Tabby |
| Tuxedo or black and white | Tuxedo, Cow |
| Calico | Calico, Dilute Calico |
| Tortoiseshell | Tortie |
| White | Snow |
| Cream | Cream |
| Siamese or pointed | Siamese, Ragdoll |
| Fluffy breeds | Maine Coon, Persian, Ragdoll |
| Other breeds | Scottish Fold, Bengal, Abyssinian, Sphynx |
| Something else entirely | Galaxy, Sakura, Neon, Pumpkin, Moonlight |
Use the name in Zippy vs My Cat
In Zippy vs My Cat you play Zippy, a robot vacuum sliding through nine rooms of the house, and a cat is right behind you. Out of the box that cat is called Mochi. Here is how to make it yours:
- Get My Cat. It is a one-time purchase in the game. It lets you name the chasing cat and pick one look for it at no extra cost.
- Type the name. 2 to 12 characters, letters and digits only, and it has to pass a word filter.
- Pick the look. Choose from 29 looks: plain coats, patterns like Tuxedo and Calico, breeds like Siamese and Maine Coon, and specials. You can also buy looks with dust, the in-game currency, in the shop.
- Get caught. When the cat catches you, it taunts you by name: “Pumpkin caught you. Write that down.”, “You’re in Pumpkin territory now.”, “Pumpkin has one word for you: no.” or “Fun fact: Pumpkin never loses.” The name also appears on the cards you share and in notifications.
Changed your mind? Renaming later is a separate small purchase, and Unlimited owners get one rename a day. The game does not turn a photo into a cat; you pick the look that is closest to yours.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good name for an orange cat?
Warm food and spice names suit orange cats: Pumpkin, Nacho, Marmalade, Mango, Apricot, Butterscotch or Cinnamon. Tango, Rusty and Leo fit a bold ginger with plenty of attitude.
What should I name a black or tuxedo cat?
For black cats, night and stone names work well: Onyx, Salem, Midnight, Raven or Nyx. Tuxedo cats look dressed for dinner, so try Oreo, Domino, Bond, Gatsby or Bowtie.
Can I name the cat in Zippy vs My Cat?
Yes. The My Cat purchase (one-time) lets you name the cat that chases Zippy and pick one of its looks. The name then shows up in the game when the cat catches you, on the cards you share and in notifications. The game does not make a cat from a photo; you choose from 29 cat looks.
How long can my cat’s name be in the game?
Between 2 and 12 characters, using letters and digits, and it passes a word filter. Until you name it, the cat is called Mochi. Renaming later is a separate small purchase, and Unlimited owners get one rename a day.
Is Zippy vs My Cat free?
It costs nothing to download on the App Store and Google Play. The game shows ads between some runs and offers optional purchases such as Remove Ads, My Cat, dust packs and Unlimited.
Are calico cats always female?
Almost always. The orange colour gene sits on the X chromosome, and a calico or tortie coat needs two X chromosomes. Male calicos and torties exist but are rare, about 1 in 3,000, and usually have an extra X chromosome.
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Written by the Zippy vs My Cat team at Srofia · Published 2026-10-27. Name ideas are our own. Coat facts are general information, not veterinary advice. Srofia is not affiliated with iRobot or any vacuum maker.