Maine Coons are recognized as the largest domestic cats on the planet. Their owners take pride in the outstanding appearance of their pets. However, acquiring such an impressive-sized fluffy is half the battle.
The pet still needs to come up with the most suitable name. To do this, it is useful to observe the behavior of the cat, find out the history of the breed and familiarize yourself with detailed recommendations for choosing a nickname for the Maine Coon.
General recommendations for choosing a name
Maine Coon cats are mainly bred by professional breeders. That is why kittens from nurseries already have nicknames.
The new owners can leave the baby the name he received at birth. They also have the right to choose a new name for the cat. Perhaps, in their opinion, it is the one that will suit the pet best.
When choosing a nickname for your Maine Coon, it is better to adhere to the following recommendations:
- It is desirable that the cat’s name include hissing sounds, since mustachioed pets respond very well to them;
- the nickname should consist of a small number of syllables to make it easier for the cat to remember it;
- A kitten should be named according to its gender only when its gender has been accurately determined. If the female, for example, already responds to the name that was intended for the male, there is no need to change the nickname. Feline scientists believe that this can negatively affect the cat’s character;
- The name for a Maine Coon can reflect not only its color, but also its size. After all, cats of this breed are larger in size than all their domestic relatives and even some dogs. The following names are perfect for huge Maine Coons: Atlas, Bogatyr, Giant, Big Man, Hercules, Giant, Gulliver, Big Man, Strong Man, Titan;
- You can choose a suitable name for your pet if you look closely at its character and habits;
- Maine Coons are native cats that first appeared in North America. When choosing a name for such a pet, you can refer to the history of the origin of the breed and give it a nickname with the names of cities or states of the United States. For example: Alabama, Arizona, Boston, Vegas, Vermont, Dakota, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Juneau, Kansas, Madison, Nevada, Texas, Florida, Utah and the like;
- for a cat of this breed you can find some rare name, as well as a nickname that indicates, for example, the hobbies of its owner.
This is interesting! According to the observations of breeders and experienced owners, Maine Coons with the names “Cat” or “Cat” often have complex characters. Unlike their relatives with other nicknames, such animals are more touchy, withdrawn, and jealous. In addition, they become more attached to their owners and have a very difficult time being separated from them.
How a name affects a pet's character
The right name can tell a lot about a cat. For example, her character, habits, preferences and fears. Since ancient times, it has been discovered that the name of an animal affects its character. Names for Maine Coons should sound gentle to the cat's ear. So that she has a feeling of calm and comfort. Otherwise, the animal may gradually deteriorate in character, especially if you give it a harsh and annoying name.
Choosing a nickname based on pedigree
Maine Coons, like other purebred cats, receive their nicknames in nurseries according to certain rules. Babies from a particular litter receive names starting with the same letter, which corresponds to the serial number of their mother cat's litter.
For example, the nickname of the mother cat is Beatrice. This means that the children from her first litter will be named with names starting with the letter B, from the second - with E, from the third - with A, etc.
Often the official names of Maine Coon kittens turn out to be too long and inconvenient for use in everyday life. But such a nickname can be shortened, then it will be easier for the cat to remember it.
The full name will be used only to identify the animal at competitions and exhibitions, as well as in breeding.
Cat in dictionaries
Maybe a cat is just a cat, only with a capital letter? Let's look into foreign dictionaries to find an unusual name for our extraordinary Cat:
- in English, a cat is translated as Kat; for a girl, the corresponding nickname will be Katie or Pussy;
- in the dictionary of the Bulgarian language cat - Kotarak, Kotka, almost the same as in Russian Kotofey;
- Kiki is translated from Hawaiian as kitten, why not name the baby that way;
- Gathos or Gata are beautiful names from the Greek language;
- Gato or Gattina - similar to the previous version from Greece, but in fact this is what cats are called in Italy;
- Bissikh is mysterious and unusual, like all Arabic writings;
- Mau - the Chinese and Egyptians call their purrs this way;
- in Latin, cat is Felix or Felis;
- Kedi is a Turkish cat;
- Felino or Felina is a cat originally from Mexico.
Maine Coon character and name
Despite their menacing appearance, Maine Coon cats are friendly, calm and good-natured by nature.
These animals get along well with other pets. Maine Coons love all members of the household, but they are more devoted to one person than others. These animals are very gentle and patient with small children, which is why they are often called nanny cats.
They have an exceptional memory, making them very easy to train.
Of course, all Maine Coons have different personalities. Before you finally choose a name, you should carefully observe your pet.
For example, you can choose the following nickname for a Maine Coon cat: Babai, Barmaley, Bayun, Chatterbox, Leader, Count, Darling, Dzhigit, Good Man, Gigolo, Crazy, Lucky, Sloth, Leader, Fierce, Magician, Nice, Othello, Hunter , Pirate, Prince, Socrates, Tikhon, Gloomy, Clever, Hurricane, Fakir, Brave.
A Maine Coon cat can be called by the name: Harmony, Grace, Dolce, Sandman, Egoza, Riddle, Zlyuka, Kindly, Lovely, Lapa, Lady, Nezha, Puma, Sunny, Sweetie, Speed, Sonya, Fifa, Angel, Energy.
Owner's character and pet's name
Often, a pet's name becomes a reflection of the owner's character. Owners with a sense of humor call their Maine Coons by different funny names.
Cats of this breed can get one of the following nicknames:
Brysya, Bun, Viagra, Geisha, Glucose, Gulena, Desdemona, Dosya, Dyudyuka, Eshka, Yozhka, Givenchy, Zhmurka, Jojoba, Ivanka, Izaura, Curry, Kiwi, Klepa, Lavender, Noodles, Lusha, Lucinda, Chandelier, Mazurka, Sailor suit, Coin, Nyama, Paprika, Leech, Bowl, Tails, Rhyme, Knuckle, Ruffle, Selfie, Puff pastry, Tattoo, Twinkie, Tequila, Cabinet, Turandot, Tootsie, Fanta, Photo, Snort, Halva, Grip, Tsutsa, Changa, Bird cherry, Chixa, Shmanya, Schnapsa, Shnyra, Enigma, Yumba, Yagusha, Lizard.
A funny name for a Maine Coon boy can be chosen from the following:
Abramovich, Anchovy, Belyash, Big Mac, Bitcoin, Dumpling, Whiskas, Godzilla, Goshan, Google, Diesel, Domino, Zhdun, Zheka, Tan, Zumik, Zyamba, Raisin, X, Yeti, Zucchini, Kwiki, Compote, Korzhik, Kotofey , Croissant, Lavash, Mixer, Mordus, Nezhdanchik, Whiner, Parmesan, Dumpling, Pepper, Pikachu, Pixel, Refined Sugar, Bagel, Roll, Samurai, Cricket, Sergeant, Elephant, Tobacco, Iron, Fantomas, Cyclops, Candied Fruit, Cheburek, Chubarik , Weird, Lace, Showman, Corkscrew, Eskimo, Yurasik, Yandex.
Maine Coon cat owners work in a variety of industries and have their own hobbies. They often call their pets by nicknames that relate to their work or hobbies.
For example, musicians can choose one of the following names for male Maine Coons: Adagio, Chord, Flat, Blues, Grieg, Jazz, Sharp, Bekar, Oboe, Clarinet, Major, Maestro, Minuet, Minor, Mozart, Tenor, Chopin, Schubert.
Maine Coon cats often receive similar musical nicknames: Aria, Harp, Gamma, Quart, Quinta, Lyre, Melody, Muse, Octave, Opera, Reprise, Sexta, Septima, Symphony, String, Third, Flute.
Car enthusiasts often choose one of the following names for Maine Coon cats: Bumper, Jeep, Drift, Chrysler, Xenon, Lexus, Maybach, Matiz, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Citroen, Ford, Hummer.
And owners of Maine Coon cats with this hobby often call them by these nicknames: Almera, Zhigulya, Kia, Lacetti, Mazda, Octavia, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Headlight, Honda, Skoda.
Among Maine Coon owners there are many gardeners and flower lovers. They come up with names for their pets based on the names of plants.
A Maine Coon cat can, for example, get the following nickname: Anthurium, Basil, Barberry, Heather, Hyacinth, Hibiscus, Iris, Cactus, Clematis, Crocus, Lily of the Valley, Lupine, Narcissus, Oleander, Peony, Thyme, Tulip, Dill, Ficus , Phlox, Sage.
One of the following names is perfect for a Maine Coon girl:
Azalea, Aster, Begonia, Verbena, Gerbera, Dracaena, Morning Glory, Camellia, Lobelia, Magnolia, Maranta, Monstera, Petunia, Primula, Mignonette, Lilac, Violet, Freesia, Fuchsia, Zinnia, Yucca.
Features of choosing a name by color
Maine Coon colors come in a wide variety of colors, but are typical of ordinary domestic cats. That is why choosing a name based on coat color remains the most common.
Names for cats and Maine Coon cats with black fur:
Anubis, Bagheera, Balthazar, Black/Blackie, Waxa, Gella, Gothic, Graphite, Dark/Darki, Damon, Dracula, Devil, Blob, Magic, Mist, Midnight, Mocha, Mulatto, Magic, Knight/Night, Nero, Nochka, Noir, Soot/Soot, Dusk, Mystery, Mascara, Coal, Chernomor, Chernysh.
Nicknames for white cats and Maine Coon cats:
Aurora, Ivory, Ice, Alaska, Belyana, Winter, White/Vaita, Vanilla, Diamond, Pearl, Marshmallow, Kefir, Coconut, Lighty, Pearl/Pearl, Ice Cream, Sugar, Snezhka/Snowball, Snow, Umka, Frost.
You can name a red-haired representative or a representative of the Maine Coon breed by the following names:
Apricot, Alice, Altyn, Anemone, Garfield, Gold/Goldie, Spark, Leo, Fox, Mandarin, Honey, Spark, Orange, Ocher, Peach, Red, Sparky, Fire, Foxy.
The following names are suitable for Maine Coon cats and cats that have a uniform gray coat color, as well as various spots and stripes:
Cheetah, Pea, Gray/Grace, Haze/Smoke, Raccoon, Zebra, Camouflage, Cloud, Mouse, Medea, Sailor, Ash, Silver, Smoke or Smoky, Tabby, Vest, Tiger/Tiger, Chrome, Shere Khan, Shadow.
Colored name
The first thing that comes to mind when you see a ginger cat is the Sun, Orange, Ginger. Black cat - Invisible, Coal. But these are hackneyed nicknames, and the Maine Coon is an unusual creature, so the name should be more original. Foreign language dictionaries will help you choose a nickname for a monochrome cat:
- black - Noir, Kara, Black and Blackie, Schwartz, Negro;
- red - Ginger, Gold, Rosso, Vermel, Rudy, Gold, Zlata;
- for white pets we recommend: White, Blanco, Alb, Alba, Blanche, Candida;
- blue coat color - Blue.
Maine Coon eyes are quite large and expressive, attracting attention. Color may vary. Cats with white fur have heterochromia (differing eyes). Other pets have green, amber-gold eyes. A white cat can be called blue-eyed. Jade is a representative cat with green eyes. Amber is a wonderful name for a cat with honey-colored eyes.
For animals of gray and blue colors, excellent nicknames would be:
- Smokey – as smoky as blue tobacco smoke;
- the gray boy is Gray, and the girl is Gray, Gracie;
- Claire is a name for a pure gray cat;
- The nicknames Dymka and Dymok speak for themselves;
- if the pet is a real heavenly creature, the ideal one would be Skye, which means sky in English. You can use the nickname Blue or Gray Sky, that is, blue or gray sky.
There are also several interesting options for striped pets:
- Little Raccoon - for his beautiful tail and striped coat color;
- Shere Khan is a nickname from Kipling’s book “Mowgli”;
- Matroskin is the favorite of Uncle Fyodor from Prostokvashino;
- Striped whale;
- Rainbow is suitable for a tabby cat, because in English this name means rainbow;
- The palette is a true work of art from Mother Nature;
- In English, Tabby is striped. A wonderful nickname for a pet;
- if the coloring is similar to tiger, why not name the girl Tiger, affectionately - Tigger;
- Camouflage is a nickname for a spotted cat.
What to name a Maine Coon boy
When choosing a nickname for a Maine Coon boy, it is better to give preference to names that emphasize the strength, power and representative appearance of this cat breed.
Sweet-sounding names for cats
When choosing a nickname for a Maine Coon boy, you should not give up the idea of giving the cat a euphonious and beautiful name:
Admiral, Adriel, Ike, Axel, Arthur, Archie, Walter, Viscount, Vincent, Grant, James, Kyle, Carlos, Chris, Lancelot, Luigi, Maurice, Nike, Nixon, Norman, Ozzy, Austin, Perry, Pierce, Stewart, Sam, Tom, Fiji, Harris, Hazy, Chandra, Sean.
Foreign nicknames
A beautiful nickname for a Maine Coon kitten can be found among the names of foreign origin:
Alain, Alcor, Amadeus, Askold, Bergen, Bernard, Bogarde, Bradley, Bruno, Valdis, Vidal, Wolfgang, Gaitan, Gaston, Guidon, Heinrich, Gustaf, Giacomo, Jasper, Diego, Dominic, Douglas, Gerard, Just, Sigwart, Sigmund, Ingur, Irwin, Quentin, Conrad, Kramer, Cruz, Lance, Lennart, Louis, Lucas, Ludwig, Mario, Marco, Miguel, Nils, Noel, Otis, Pablo, Paris, Patrick, Pedro, Paul, Pierre, Ralph, Robin, Roger, Stefan, Stephen, Taffy, Thibault, Thierry, Fidel, Francois, Hans, Henrik, Chuck, Sherman, Edgar, Eliot, Etienne, Ashton, Jacob.
Unusual options
Maine Coon boys deserve to be called unusual names for their amazing appearance:
Azazel, Alistair, Albus, Beryl, Bootes, Daiti, Caligula, Keegan, Kodomo, Xanadu, Lucius, Magnus, Menelaus, Miramar, Mordecai, Nimrod, Offel, Pacifist, Sahib, Sinclair, Takara, Tybalt, Tomahawk, Fafnir, Caliph, Haruko, Hikari, Cerios, Sheridan, Eberhard, Jaromir.
What to name a Maine Coon cat
Nicknames for female Maine Coon cats should demonstrate their grace, elegance, dexterity and sometimes majesty.
Classic names
Among the names that owners usually give to their Maine Coon cats, the most popular are the following:
Adele, Adriana, Amelie, Arlana, Belle, Brianna, Wendy, Venus, Hera, Gloria, Gretta, Diana, Zara, Isabel, Camilla, Kira, Kunya, Lada, Linda, Lola, Maggie, Miranda, Mia, Mura, Nora, Rada, Sally, Stella, Suzanne, Tessa, Helga, Chloe, Chelsea, Sharon, Ellie.
Majestic
Maine Coon cats, like their male relatives, are striking in size and appearance. That is why owners often choose some aristocratic names for pets of this breed.
One of the following nicknames will help to emphasize the beauty, self-esteem and majesty of a cat:
Beatrice, Grace, Lady, Josephine, Camilla, Carmen, Queen, Cleopatra, Princess, Letitia, Marchioness, Milady, Madonna, Nefertiti, Person, Ophelia, Signora, Queen, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Estelle.
Foreign
Many owners call their Maine Coon cats by various names of foreign origin, most often American (from the birthplace of the breed):
Alexa, Amanda, Andrea, Bertha, Betty, Bridget, Wendy, Vivienne, Gloria, Gladys, Daphne, Deborah, Daisy, Judy, Julia, Kylie, Kelly, Clarissa, Christy, Lisa, Monica, Naomi, Nicole, Nancy, Olivia, Polly, Rachel, Rihanna, Roxy, Sandra, Sophie, Tina, Fanny, Freya, Hanny, Helena, Holly, Cherry, Shanti, Sheila, Sherry, Electra, Alice, Ashley.
Exotic
Maine Coon cats have a very unusual appearance due to their gigantic size. That is why various exotic nicknames are perfect for representatives of the breed:
Abigail, Amphitrite, Anchuta, Appa, Virinea, Virpa, Gargoyle, Guinevere, Ginevra, Ezhinia, Zheya, Zhuzhabelle, Zaori, Zarella, Zigana, Isis, Yarri, Kendra, Kzhela, Kinel, Cyprida, Kottori, Lameria, Lasandra, Leoncia, Mertsana, Mirada, Muratta, Nafita, Nelma, Nuxi, Orta, Ochakka, Platinada, Pulana, Ramona, Rachana, Salina, Siara, Singa, Tasinia, Thelma, Uki, Unica, Urza, Khabira, Tsilda, Tsiruza, Tsissi, Charita, Childa, Chinara, Chiola, Shinigami, Estersita, Yufta, Yalissa.
Probably all Maine Coon owners want their pet’s name to be beautiful, harmonious, original and reflect the external features or character traits of the cat.
However, when looking for such a name, you should not forget that it should be easy to pronounce, quickly remembered, and also appeal not only to all household members, but also to the animal itself.
Beautiful nicknames
This selection will contain the most euphonious names for Maine Coon girls:
- Alba, Amiko, Azazel, Ariana, Astria, Adela, Anita, Armani, Arieta, Azalea, Allegra, Athena, Azra, Aster, Andromeda, Asteria, Alaya, Ara, Annabelle.
- Brenda, Binky, Bellona, Banzai, Bambi, Bentley, Belle, Buggy, Biya, Betty, Bunny, Brea, Bailey, Bella.
- Clio, Clota, Chitti, Chili, Cheto, Cosmo, Kamma, Katie, Carrie, Chloe, Callie, Carmenta, Citrina, Cinnamon, Colette, Ceres.
- Ditty, Dina, Damona, Dyke, Dolly, Darling, Dinky, Dixie, Doozy, Damara.
Snow-white Ceres:
- Erica, Electra, Elmer, Eris, Europe, Ellie.
- Freesia, Fernie, Fiona, Fama, Fairy, Fergie, Free, Fifi, Fuji, Foxy, Fortuna, Frenchie, Florence.
- Giselle, Gardenia, Giana, Gebi, Ginger, Goofy, Galli, Hera, Guava, Giovanni.
- Happy, Chimera, Harpy, Hardy, Helga, Hannah, Hora, Hestia, Hecate.
- Izzy, Isis, Ilama, Igloo.
- Juna, Jaycee, Judy, Jasmine, Jonah, Joey, Jinsey, Jenny.
- Kirby, Kala, Kitty, Kiara, Karina, Koda, Karpo, Krusty, Kylie, Clea.
- Loxy, Lily, Lulu, Lenny, Leah, Lissa, Lady, Lucky, Liquorice, Lamia, Lavender, Lizzie, Lima, Lola, Liberty, Lucuma, Leah, Lucia, Lumpy.
- Mali, Marge, Morty, Marty, Molly, Morgana, Mickey, Maxi, Mitzi, Melina, Minnie, Maya, Melody, Mango, Mindy, Mimosa, Medusa, Mia, Marie, Matcha.
Dear Loxy:
- Nixie, Nutella, Narissa, Nika, Nita, Naomi, Nira, Nala, Noni.
- Oreo, Orphie, Olimpa, Olivia, Ollie, Orchid.
- Pixie, Papaya, Patches, Psyche, Paprika, Pallas, Penelope, Penny, Petunia, Pizza, Priama, Prado, Pippi, Percy, Pucci, Pumbaa, Prissy, Pana, Pinky, Pixie.
- Roxy, Ruby, Rosetta, Ratti, Rosie, Roxanne, Ritona, Raina, Roscoe, Rhea.
- Skyla, Siri, Simba, Salva, Suri, Siren, Skippy, Sydney, Sienna, Snorky, Suga, Sheba, Sparky, Scooby, Scarlett, Sally, Stella, Savannah.
- Toviki, Tiana, Tabby, Tweety, Tanzy, Trusty, Tiki, Trixie, Tully.
- Ursula, Urania.
- Vesta, Whiskey, Violetta, Vinny, Venus, Verbeya, Vanilla, Vitani, Verni.
- Wilma, Wendy, Willie, Wrigley, Winky, Wasabi, Wisteria.
- Yena, Yzma, Yoko, Yuppie, Yahoo.
- Zelda, Zoe, Zulema, Zinnia, Zira, Ziggy, Zizi, Zilly.
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