Calico Cat Names

More unusual than Tessa, this would make an interesting, meaningful and attractive choice for a third child.

Iridiana is related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the personification of the Rainbow. Iridiana is a frillier version of the name, likely to appeal to people who prefer Isabella to Isobel and Delphinia to Delphi.

Offbeat Anglicized form of the intractable Gaelic Rathnait.

Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.

Resonant and unusual.

Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.

A male name in Wales, Gwyn has been mostly feminine in the US thanks to its resemblance to the more familiar Gwen. It derives from the same Celtic root as the popular Finn family of names.

An established place name, associated with a sunny island in the English Channel, the Garden State in the US, knitted pullovers, reality TV, and a Broadway musical. It peaked in the late 2000s and though it is now in decline, 130 girls and nearly 50 boys received the name in 2023.

-ey meaning "island". Alternative theories suggest it comes from jarl ,meaning "earl" or hjǫr meaning "sword".

The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.

A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.

Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.

This feminine name, pleasingly reminiscent of Kismet, has a similarly lovely meaning: Rainbow.

Triss is a short form of Beatrice used for one of the heroic characters in The Witcher. She is a sorceress and ally of the protagonist Geralt whose magic is used for good.

One of the better-known Japanese names.

Akudo is an Igbo-Nigerian name stemming from the Igbo word 'udo' meaning peace. Unlike other names containing the name "Udo", Akudo is a feminine name.

Eniko Hart makes this Japanese name familiar in the US. In Hungary, it's a literary name invented by the poet Mihály Vörösmarty in the 19th century. He based it on the name of the legendary mother of the Hungarian people, Enéh.

Benthe is a popular Dutch abbreviation of the feminine for Benedict.

Though often heard in the Hispanic and Italian communities, it hasn't made an impact here, perhaps because of the connection to the character of Faust and his pact with the devil. Variations: FAUSTINA, FAUSTIA, FAUSTIANA

This intriguing name from Armenia has a lovely meaning "rainbow" and was used for the adorable protagonist of the film by the same name who hides in a suitcase and ends up going on an adventure to Turkey.

A rich possibility that fits in with today's rising names such as Cash, Currency, and Million. Historically, the name Wealthy was used to imply a wealth of blessings rather than money.