105 Popular Maine Coon Cat Names
With so many Maine Coon cat names to pick from, it’s easy for owners to feel bamboozled and panicked as they welcome their unnamed kitten into their home.
Keep in mind that when it comes to Maine Coon cat names, no right or wrong name exists, as naming a cat is completely down to personal choice.
How To Name A Cat
Whether you have ever considered it before, or not, there is a process to follow, when it comes to naming a cat:
1. Whose Involved
The first step in naming a Maine Coon is deciding who should be involved in the process. While everyone might have an opinion on what you should call your new kitten it doesn’t mean their views should be considered!
If you are welcoming a Maine Coon cat into your family though, it’s only fair that the entire family gets to help with naming the cat.
Whilst you might not want to let a child choose a cat name, it is vital that they feel included in the process. This will help build a bond between them, and the Maine Coon cat they will be living with.
2. Decide What Type Of Name You Want
This is an important stage of the process that should not be ignored since it will substantially reduce the number of names your family picks from.
Ask yourself if you want your Maine Coon cats names to be:
- Funny
- Unusual
- Regal
- Gentle
- Boyish
- Girlish
- Cute
- Mystical
- Meaningful
- Short or long
Additionally, do you want the cat’s name to have a:
- Significant meaning
- Religious link
- Mythical name
- Unusual name
- Powerful name
- Badass Maine Coon Cat Names
3. Make A List
Take a look at the cat name suggestions below to create a list of potential Maine Coon kitten names.
4. Discuss The Shortlist
Now comes the difficult part! Discuss the name list with all the decision-makers to decide which names are your favorites. Be prepared for those involved to disagree!
At the end of this session (it might take a few days mind!), you should have a consolidated list of possible Maine Coon cat names to pick.
5. Do The ‘Shout Out’ Test!
This is the stage in the cat-naming process that everyone forgets to do!
Walk into your garden or outside your house and shout the short-listed cat names out loud … yes, you heard that right! If you are too embarrassed to shout out a particular cat’s name, remove it from the list immediately!
I love this stage of the process because it’s so simple, and helps new owners quickly decide if the names they have chosen are appropriate, or not.
6. Will The Cat’s Name Last?
Review your shortlist of Maine Coon cat names then think seriously about whether the name will last from kittenhood, into adulthood.
Whilst some names sound adorable for a kitten, they don’t tend to make sense for an adult cat.
Famous Cat Names
Below are some awesome famous Maine Coon cat names:
| Maine Coon Name | Claim to Fame |
|---|---|
| Apollo | An Instagram Cat |
| Artemis | An Instagram Cat |
| Barivel | Record for longest cat still living, 2018 |
| Creme Puff | The oldest cat on record |
| Didga | Australian moggy performed multiple tricks in one minute – |
| Ludo | Guinness World Records for longest cat, 2017 |
| Merlin | Kitty with the the loudest purr is on record! |
| Mrs. Norris | A Maine Coon starred in Harry Potter! |
| Pippin | Maine Coon Central’s much loved own Maine Coon cat! |
| Stewie | In the Guinness Book of Records for being the longest cat! |
Cute Cat Names
Below are the top 10 cutest cat names:
- Archie
- Blossom
- Chips
- Fluffy
- Ginger
- Leo
- Lulubelle
- Luna
- Muffin
- Poppy
Astronomical Cat Names
Considering the Maine Coon cat breed has such a mysterious heritage, it’s not the least bit surprising that so many owners wish to honor these regal cats’ lineage, by naming their kittens with astronomical cat names.
Here are 12 popular astronomical cat names:
| Astronomical Cat Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Altair | Of Arabic origin, meaning ‘flying eagle’ |
| Aries | A Latin name, meaning ‘the ram’ |
| Atlas | A name of Greek origin, meaning ‘support’. A Greek mythological character thought to hold up the world! |
| Comet | Means ‘a celestial being that shines brightly’ |
| Luna | A stunning Latin name, meaning ‘the moon’. Ideal name for a female Maine Coon cat |
| Lyra | A girl’s name, meaning ‘brave’ in Nordic, and ‘lyre’ in Greek. Lyra is a constellation name. |
| Orbit | A name most suited to self-assurance, stability, and independence |
| Ophelia | This name stands for ‘helper’, and is of Greek origin, but is more commonly known as the the female love interest in Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’ |
| Phoebe | In Greek mythology, Phoebe was the goddess of the moon. The name means ‘radiant, bright and prophetic’ (source 1) |
| Phoenix | This name derives from Ancient Greek folklore. A magical bird associated with the worship of the sun. In mythology, the Phoenix sets fire to itself, then rises again from its ashes |
| Saros | Named after the ‘Saros Cycle’ which is the period between eclipses. This roughly occurs every 18 years |
| Stardust | Lovely name, meaning ‘stars’ |
Best Male Cat Names
Here are 20 incredible male cat names and their definitions:
| Male Names | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aslan | Means ‘lion’, which is apt considering Maine Coon cats mane of fur around their neck |
| Bageera | This name comes from a a famous book called ‘The Jungle Book’, written by Rudyard Kipling. It means tigerlike and of Indian origin |
| Biscuit | Often relates to the color of the Maine Coon |
| Blaze | A name of English origin, meaning ‘flame’ |
| Chester | Comes from the words ‘camp’ and ‘fortress’ |
| Felix | A Latin name, meaning ‘happy’ and ‘lucky’ |
| Garfield | An old English surname, meaning ‘field of spears’ |
| Gibson | Comes from the English surname ‘Gibson’ |
| Goliath | This biblical name relates to passage and revolution |
| Hunter | The name is of English origin and describes ‘one who hunts’ |
| Khan | A Muslim name, meaning ‘ruler’ and ‘nobleman’ |
| Merlin | A Welsh name, meaning ‘Sea Fortress’ |
| Omar | An Arabic name, meaning ‘long-lived’ and ‘flourishing’ |
| Rocco | An Italian name, of Germanic origins, meaning ‘rest’ |
| Romeo | This romantic name comes from Italy, and means ‘Pilgrim to Rome, Roman’ |
| Skipper | Meaning ‘high-spirited’ and ‘to jump or spring’ |
| Samson | A Hebrew name meaning ‘of the sun’ |
| Taz | Meaning ‘king’ |
| Wolfgang | Name is popular in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The the name means ‘wolf’, ‘travel’ and ‘journey’ |
| Zeus | Meaning the Greek God, and Supreme God of the Olympians |
These Maine Coon names male are fantastic, did you love them all?
Female Cat Names
Below are my favorite female Maine Coon names, and I think it will be hard for you to not love EVERY SINGLE ONE of them!
| Female Names | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aurora | The name comes from the Roman goddess of dawn, meaning ‘dawn’. This name also stars in a Disney adaptation of Sleeping Beauty |
| Beatrice | This name derives from the French name ‘Beatrice’ and has the meaning ‘she who makes happy’ |
| Bernadette | A French name, meaning ‘brave bear’ |
| Bubbles | A name that signifies being ‘happy’ and ‘bubbly’ |
| Carlita | This name means ‘free man’ |
| Cleopatra | Relates to an Egyptian queen, immortalized by Shakespeare. Meaning ‘glory of the father’ |
| Daenerys | A name made famous from the TV series ‘Games of Thrones’, meaning ‘lady of light’ and ‘lady of hope’ |
| Emma | Meaning ‘whole’ or ‘universal’ |
| Goldie | Literally meaning ‘made of gold’ |
| Grace | A Latin name, meaning ‘charm’ and ‘grace of God’ |
| Gypsy | A bohemian traveler |
| Iris | The meaning of this name is ‘rainbow’ and the name is often considered to mean ‘colorful rainbow’ |
| Jasmine | A Persian name, meaning ‘God’s gift’ |
| Lily | This beautiful name comes from the Lily flower, meaning ‘rebirth’, ‘passion’, and ‘pure’ |
| Maddie | A name of Greek origin, which means ‘woman of Magdala’ |
| Meeko | Meaning ‘beauty’, ‘grace’ and ‘majesty’ |
| Nova | A Latin name, meaning ‘new’ |
| Pandora | A girls name of Greek origin, meaning ‘all gifted’ |
| Sapphire | This is the jewel and birthstone for September |
| Tabitha | This biblical name means ‘gazelle’ |
| Theodora | Meaning the ‘gift of God’ |
Russian Cat Names
Here are 10 popular Russian Maine Coon cat names, and their associated meanings:
| Cat Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Anya | ‘Grace’ |
| Dasha | ‘Possesses well’, ‘Kingly’ |
| Irina | ‘Peace’ |
| Katya | ‘Pure’ |
| Maxim | ‘The greatest’ |
| Mikhail | ‘Like God’ |
| Oksana | ‘Praise to God’ |
| Valentin | ‘Strength’ and ‘Health’ |
| Vlad | ‘To rule’ |
| Yaroslav | ‘Glory of the sun’ |
Large Cat Names
If you are hoping your Maine Coon will grow to be seriously large, give your kitten a bold and magnificent cat name to match!
A cat’s name will not make your Maine Coon cat grow big, but these strong cat names are ideal for a giant Maine Coon cat:
- Rambo
- Troy
- Goliath
- Duke
- King
- Viking
- Bigfoot
- Darth (as in Darth Vader from Star Wars!)
Famous Maine Coon Cat Names
Here are some super famous Maine Coon cat names:
- Cosey
- Pebbles (Harry Potter fanatics will recognize this cat!)
- Stewie (Longest Cat In The World)
- Cygnus
- Ludo
- Omar
- Samson
- Barivel
- Stewie
- Fast Eddie
- Kusa
- Bao-Zi
- Other Famous Maine Coon Cats
Fluffy Cat Names
Here are some great fluffy cat names for your Maine Coon cat. In our opinion, these are the best long-haired cat names:
- Bear
- Cotton
- Fluffy
- Furby
- Fuuzbutt
- Ruffles
- Teddy
Play On Words Cat Names
The best thing about naming a cat is that you can have a little bit of fun while doing it! Therefore, if you love a good pun why not pick one of the pun cat names below:
- Abitail
- Bob (As in ‘Bobcat’, the cat breed many claim is related to the Maine Coon cat breed. Learn why, here)
- Cleocatra
- Harrison Furred
- William Shakespaw
- Sean Coon-nery (After the actor Sean Connery).
