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.
What to name a Maine Coon
You should not choose very complex and long nicknames for the animal. This will not be easy for everyone. Maine Coons will be delighted with those names that contain hissing sounds - all animals respond very well to such options.
List of names:
- for boy
- for girl
- by color
Guidelines for choosing a pet name:
- Color. Depending on what color nature awarded the cat, an appropriate nickname can be selected for him (Gold - for a handsome red-haired cat or Snowy - for a white cat);
- Personality You should definitely take into account the character, as well as the basic habits of your pet, because they very clearly reflect the personality of the cat as a whole (Pirate - for a robber cat or Socrates - for a cat who likes to think);
- Owner's hobbies. You can come up with interesting nicknames if you rely on the passions and hobbies of the owner himself. In this case, of course, you should also look at the cat’s reaction (it’s very funny when a musician has a cat called Doremi, and an astronomer has a cat called Saturn);
- Origin. These big cats originated from America, Maine. The animals' ancestors lived on farms in North America. For this reason, interesting versions of names can be drawn directly from the geography atlas - short and sonorous names of cities and states of America will help you (a beautiful name for a cat is Utah and a very original cat name is Vegas);
- Size. It would be foolish not to try those name options that clearly emphasize the amazing size and majesty of these animals (the cat Bogatyr or the cat Dobrynya).
Carefully watch the coon's reaction, and very soon you will see which nickname the new family member approves of.
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.
How to name a Maine Coon by color
Striped color
For boys
- Shere Khan (cartoon “Mowgli”);
- Little Raccoon (cartoon “Little Raccoon”);
- Zhezlik;
- Matroskin (cat, cartoon “Three from Prostokvashino”);
- Tahiti (cat, cartoon “Return of the Prodigal Parrot”);
- Landing;
- Bamboo;
- Striped whale;
- Marasik;
- Sailor.
For girls
- Tiger;
- Rainbow (rainbow - rainbow, English);
- Zebra;
- Spectrine;
- Palette;
- Mattress;
- Sailor;
- Sari;
- Tabby (Tabby – striped, English);
- Paralia.
Spotted color
For boys
- Camouflage;
- Defender;
- Leo (from Leopard);
- Cheetah;
- Dolmantynets;
- Raisin;
- Leopard;
- Peas;
- Skittles;
- Sable.
For girls
- Leopard;
- Protection;
- Blot;
- Mantle;
- Pea;
- Freckle;
- Turtle;
- Zest;
- Dolma;
- Band (band - band, English).
Marble color
For boys
- Marble (marble – marble, English);
- Whiskas (ad);
- Cake;
- Muffin;
- Marmur (marmură-marble, Romanian);
- Cream (cream-cream, English);
- Cake (cake-cupcake, English);
- Korolevich;
- Raphael;
- Toffee.
For girls
- Dairiseki no (marble, Japanese);
- Akira (bright, Japanese);
- Amy (blessed beauty, Japanese);
- Marseilles;
- Sky;
- Kunyasha;
- Simba;
- Bonya;
- Da Kom Tak (marble, Vietnamese);
- Marble (mramoru-marble, Czech).
How to choose a kitten
Choosing the kitten itself is no less, and maybe even more important, than choosing a nickname for it. When choosing a pet, you need to decide for what purpose you are getting it. If you want to participate in exhibitions, then it is better to opt for purebred cats. In cases where a pet is bought for comfort and warmth, in this case the kitten’s breed does not play a special role. This may be the most ordinary purebred cute kitten.
It is much safer to purchase a kitten from special catteries. Only there you can buy a guaranteed healthy animal, since they have all the basic vaccinations. You should not take a kitten that is too small. It is advisable that he is more than 2 months old.
When choosing an animal, you need to monitor its activity and the condition of its fur. Healthy kittens are very active and have shiny, smooth fur. Both the acquisition of a kitten and the choice of a name for it must be approached with all responsibility.
Top 10 original nicknames
- Gulliver;
- Titanic;
- Hercules;
- Atlant;
- Onlia (only you, English);
- Smalley;
- Balthazar;
- Gigabyte;
- Woland;
- Hermione (Harry Potter).
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When choosing a name, you should start not only from advice, but also from your own inner feeling. The Maine Coon's nickname should be pleasant to the ears of everyone living in the house.
A name that was given “as a joke” or “on the advice of friends” may begin to irritate in the future. Therefore, make your choice with your heart, together with your majestic cat.
Love your pets and give them care every day, then any nickname uttered by the owner will resonate with warmth in the animal’s chest.
Tips for choosing a name
There is no single algorithm for choosing a name for a Maine Coon. However, several practical tips can come to the owner’s aid:
- You should not choose a name for your pet that is too long. 5-6 letters (or even less) will be quite enough.
- It is desirable that the name contain the letters “Ш”, “Ф”, “Ч”, “С”. Of course, this condition is not mandatory, however, with names like Shusha, Manya, etc. It will be easier for furry giants to get used to it.
- An unusual nickname is good and new, but you should not give the mains abusive and offensive nicknames.
- Some owners believe that a pet should not be given the names of family members of friends or employees. Some may find this choice offensive.
- It is also not entirely appropriate to choose a long name for a Maine Coon, and then call it a diminutive version. It is unlikely that the animal will understand that Veniamin and Venya are identical addresses.
- Many superstitious owners believe that a Maine Coon kitten should not be named the same as a previously deceased pet, so as not to cause grief.
And most importantly, the nickname should appeal to the owner. Before choosing one of the options, you should “taste” the name by saying it out loud several times.
Names for boys Maykuna
When choosing a nickname for a Maine Coon boy, you can take as a basis the fact that these cats come from the USA and choose an American name, for example, Ike, Alex, Archie, James, Casper, Bruce, Jeri, Nicholas, Sam, Sean, Kevin, Austin , Pierce, Thomas, Harris. If the owner of a Maine Coon is passionate about his profession or hobby, then nothing prevents him from reflecting this through the pet’s name. So, a musician’s cat may be called Jazz, Reggae, Overtone, Blues, Adagio or Maestro, a car enthusiast – Aston, Lexus, Maybach, Turbo, Drift, Rover, Morgan, an IT specialist – Browser, Driver, Winchester, Plotter or Gigabyte.
Maine Coon can be named after your favorite performer.
Jackson, Marley, John Lennon, McCartney, Mireille or Elvis.
And also be inspired by the name of a writer or director, cartoon or literary character, movie or TV series character - Rhett Butler, Hemingway, Dunno, Sherlock, Pushkin, Woland, Frodo.
You shouldn’t rule out the possibility of naming your boy something simply euphonious and beautiful. For example: Admiral, Adriel, Arthur, Walter, Vincent, Galileo, Grant, Desperado, Damian, Carlos, Lancelot, Luigi, Maurice, Norman, Pierce, Stewart, Fabian.
We must not forget that a funny kitten will soon become an adult animal, so the nickname should always match and remain relevant.
Selection according to the character and size of the animal
The first thing that catches your eye when looking at a representative of this breed is its impressive size.
It is this feature of the Maine Coon that many owners strive to emphasize, calling the pet Gulliver, Bogatyr, Big Man, Giant, Giant, Sturdy, Titan.
You can turn to myths, tales and legends and name the cat in honor of giants and gods, for example, Samson, Zeus, Atlas, Poseidon, Hercules, Hercules, Dobrynya. It is worth considering that such nicknames are not suitable for female Maine Coons. Despite their size, it is better to call girls by affectionate and simply beautiful-sounding names.
An important role in choosing the name of an animal is played by its character. Maine Coons are affectionate, friendly, calm cats with a balanced psyche, and the nickname should reflect these traits. Suitable names include Athos, Bayun, Bard, Sunny, Michelle, Mathis, Oliver, Vesta, Dolci, Aurora, Daniella, Lovely, Kindley, Genility, Darling, Sweetie, Candy, Smalley, Patty, Adele, Beatrice, Dolores, Jeanette , Jasmine, Casandra, Simone, Teona, Chase.
By pedigree
The choice of a pet name is not limited in any way and depends only on the imagination and preferences of the cat’s owners, while the official name of the Maine Coon is given by breeders in the nursery in accordance with certain rules. The corresponding column of the kitten's metric must indicate the name of the nursery in which it was born, and the nickname itself, starting with the letter corresponding to the serial number of the mother cat's litter.
This name is entered into the database and is important if future Maine Coon owners plan to take the pet to shows or breeding.
The official nickname turns out to be quite long, it is difficult to pronounce and perceive by ear. Therefore, at home, its diminutive variants or a completely different name are used, chosen by the owner based on the appearance or character of the cat or according to some other criteria.
