The 175 Best Maine Coon Cat Names

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Active Maine Coon cat on the move, strolling through a garden with an air of curiosity and exploration

From regal to playful, find the perfect name tailored to your unique Maine Coon’s personality and presence.

Male Cat Names

  • Atlas – The name based on the Greek mythological god relating to the one who holds the earth on the shoulders.
  • Bagheera – The wise mentor to Mowgli the jungle boy. Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling’s, The Jungle Book.
  • Tiger – These are the types that will steal your heart especially the tiger types.
  • Chips – This name will make everyone laugh.
  • Caesar – The boy may act as an emperor in his fur coat. Caesar is the best name.
  • Casper – You know about this ghost. Great name for a white cat.
  • Looper – He is ford of grabbing the scraps that fall on the floor the kitchen. Hoover will be good for him.
  • Ginger – Possibly an orange cat, Chester is the perfect.
  • Houdini – Usually, escapes from your room.
  • Yeti – He has a relative Bigfoot. A cat with extra toes.
  • Napoleon – Napoleon, the future dictator of your home?
  • Odin – God of mystery magic. Great name for you cat.
  • Pharaoh – The rule the civilized world of Egypt. He will rule the modern one in your house.
  • Zeus – Zeus the Greek god of gods and men. Good name for a cat.
  • Romeo – A great name for a beautiful loving and lovely cat.
  • Napoleon – The dictator you have been waiting for in your house.
  • Bond – Yes, the best actor in your house. Goes for what he likes.
  • Hunter – Has never gone outdoors, but dreams of bringing big game down.
  • Solomon – The ever wise man the world has ever had. An excellent name.
  • Leo – Confident, leadership, regal charm.
  • Oscar – Noble, respected, with flair.
  • Max – Strong, powerful, and assertive.
  • Felix – Lucky, playful, and charming.
  • Charlie – Playful, friendly, full of charm.
  • Samson – Strong, mighty, and powerful.
  • Thor – Mighty, Norse god-like, and powerful.
  • Rufus – Bold, confident, and vibrant.
  • Simba – King-like, strong, and regal.
  • Cooper – Friendly, social, and approachable.
  • Gus – Easygoing, friendly, and laid-back.
  • Jasper – Bold, charming, and multifaceted.
  • Oliver – Charming, affectionate, and witty.
  • Winston – Dignified, wise, and sophisticated.
  • Rocky – Sturdy, dependable, and resilient.
  • Toby – Friendly, approachable, and easygoing.
  • Hunter – Adventurous, strong, and independent.
  • Buddy – Loyal, dependable, and affectionate.
  • Zeus – Majestic, powerful, and god-like.
  • Gizmo – Curious, playful, and inventive.

Female Cat Names

Cute tabby silver grey young maine coon cat lying on hammock on cat tree

Autumn – Season after summer and before winter in which everything is yellow or brown

  • Butterscotch – Very famous type of confectionery which is usually made of brown sugar and butter
  • Amber – Hard translucent fossilized resin typically yellowish in color
  • Confetti – Small pieces of colored papers
  • Mosaic – A picture or pattern produced by arranging small colorful pieces together
  • Peaches – A round juicy yellow fruit
  • Mona Lisa – Named after famous painting
  • Spicy – A substance used to in food to give color and aroma
  • Autumn – Season after summer and before winter in which everything is yellow or brown
  • Orange – Reddish yellow or brownish color, also a famous spice
  • Lily – Well, this simply implies your cat is bigger, fiercer and even more graceful like the animal tiger.
  • Rainbow – Made of different colors or mixture of colors.
  • Alice – Named after the character from Alice from Wonderland and in English, it means noble
  • Cinderella – Famous character from the story derived from French which means Little Ashes
  • Fauna– Character from Sleeping Beauty also means animals from a particular region
  • Jasmine – Character from the famous story of Aladdin and also the name of the flower
  • Eudora – The princess and the frog character and in Greek, the name means good Gift
  • Cleo – The famous character from Pinocchio, a Greek prefix which means glory
  • Arista – The little Mermaid character also known as a part of the plant
  • Anna – Famous character from the movie “Frozen”
  • Hera – From the story of Hercules, she was also the wife of Zeus
  • Abigail – Abigail Gabble from The Aristocrats
  • Anita – Anita Radcliffe from One Hundred and One Dalmatians
  • Luna – Mysterious, elegant, and celestial.
  • Willow – Serene, graceful, and nature-inspired.
  • Aurora – Inspired by the northern lights, magical.
  • Cleo – Regal, dignified, and sophisticated.
  • Sophie – Elegant, poised, and refined.
  • Grace – Gracious, elegant, and gentle.
  • Zoe – Vibrant, adventurous, and lively.
  • Bella – Beautiful, graceful, and charming.
  • Nala – Regal, confident, and majestic.
  • Alice – Classic, timeless, and elegant.
  • Stella – Bright, radiant, and star-like.
  • Phoebe – Curious, intelligent, and independent.
  • Cosette – Elegant and charming, with a French touch.
  • Harper – Strong, independent, and stylish.
  • Juno – Goddess-like, majestic, and powerful.
  • Freya – Norse goddess, strong and graceful.
  • Millie – Lively, spirited, and full of charm.
  • Nova – Bright, radiant, and cosmic.
  • Piper – Playful, energetic, and lively.
  • Ruby – Fiery, vibrant, and full of life.

Black Smoke Maine Cat Names

Ozzy – Who better to name a black cat after than the cryptic Prince of Darkness.

  • Ember- Nice name to give a cat that is always glowing.
  • Shady- Any dark cat around the house, this should be its name.
  • Smoky- perfect name to give to a black cat.
  • Phantom – Give this name who likes to go out and about alone.
  • Rorschach- Name originates from a ghost like character.
  • Hocus Pocus– Have a cunning cat around the house, this should be its name.
  • Pepper- A lovely name that is given to a bubbly cat that is playing all day.
  • Hershey- This is the interesting name given to a cat that shows affection to its owner.
  • Godiva- The perfect name given to a cat that is strong as a metal.
  • Beelzebub- Given to a cat which is not loved so much at home.
  • Morticia- Is the name based from a fictional character, undertaker.
  • Phantom – Perfect descriptor for a quiet, sneaky feline.
  • Misty – Mist is an elusive phenomenon that mimics the behaviour of some cats.
  • Midnight – Nothing is darker or more mysterious than this moment.
  • Dracula – A notoriously dark and mysterious character.
  • Casper – Since the film, this name has been associated with the paranormal, thus making it perfect for black cats.
  • Raven – A traditionally dark creature that doubles as a perfect name for a black cat.
  • Ophelia – A beautiful name taken from a dark and mysterious play.
  • Gato – Naming your feline “cat” in another language gives it a very eclectic and mysterious feel.
  • Ozzy – Who better to name a black cat after than the cryptic Prince of Darkness.
  • Elvira – She is the Mistress of the Dark and, even if you don’t recognize the name, it is definitely enigmatic.

Awesome Male Maine Coon Cat Names

Blue tabby and white Maine Coon cat playfully interacting with water

Captain – Strong, confident, and a born leader.

  • Atlas – Strong and enduring, like the mythical titan.
  • Thor – Mighty and powerful, inspired by the Norse god.
  • Titan – Majestic and grand, fitting for a large cat breed.
  • Hercules – Strong and legendary, like the hero.
  • Odin – Wise and powerful, inspired by the Norse god.
  • Colossus – Sturdy and impressive, like a giant.
  • Maverick – Independent and adventurous.
  • King – Majestic and regal, fit for a leader.
  • Balthazar – Noble and sophisticated, with an exotic touch.
  • Captain – Strong, confident, and a born leader.
  • Ragnar – Strong and fierce, inspired by Viking warriors.
  • Zeppelin – Bold and impressive, like the airship.
  • Moose – Strong and robust, with a touch of playfulness.
  • Pharaoh – Majestic and regal, like ancient rulers.
  • Champion – Strong, victorious, and powerful.
  • Rogue – Independent, daring, and adventurous.
  • Magnus – Great and mighty, fitting for a majestic cat.
  • Legend – Distinguished and celebrated, like a hero.
  • Brutus – Strong and commanding, with Roman influence.
  • Goliath – Large and powerful, like the biblical figure.

Brown Tabby Maine Coon Cat Names

  • Tiger – Reflective of striped markings, strong and fierce.
  • Marbles – Playful and colorful, like marbles.
  • Autumn – Inspired by the colors of the fall season.
  • Spencer – Sophisticated and elegant.
  • Rusty – Reflecting warm, reddish-brown hues.
  • Cinnamon – Warm and spicy, like the spice.
  • Rocky – Sturdy and resilient, like rocky terrain.
  • Sandy – Reflecting sandy brown tones.
  • Whiskers – Cute and fitting for a cat’s defining feature.
  • Amber – Reflecting warm, golden-brown hues.
  • Copper – Reflecting shiny, coppery tones.
  • Sunny – Reflecting bright and warm tones.
  • Simba – King-like and regal.
  • Brandy – Rich and warm, like the drink.
  • Tawny – Reflecting warm brownish-yellow hues.
  • Biscuit – Cute and reminiscent of a warm treat.
  • Cocoa – Reflecting rich, chocolatey brown tones.
  • Hazel – Reflecting warm brown with a hint of green.
  • Maple – Inspired by the rich tones of maple wood.
  • Tabasco – Spicy and fiery, like the sauce.

Popular Male Kitten Names

  • Lighting-Kittens are fast, so this is a no-brainier. Naming your kitten Lightning is a bit common, and thunder sounds a bit more creative.
  • Gibson – Who would not want to give their kitten the name of a rich butter or six-year-old kid.
  • Edward – This common name suits a cat who is nice and to the point.
  • Robert – Gary is the name of the snail of Spongebob Squarepants, which happens to resemble a cat.
  • Apple – If you have a male kitten who eats a lot, melon may just be the name for him.
  • Future – Your kitten may be a time traveler, or may rip your household calendar.
  • Shadow – Kittens are some of the most mischievous animals in the world.
  • Herb – Justin is a cool name. It resembles a nice laid-back individual.
  • Tablet – This name is a bit peculiar, but with over a million cats in the world.
  • Paw – This one was just going to have to be on the list.
  • Shou – Is for a treasured cat, as it means prize.
  • Yuu – Is a fine name meaning brave and gentle.
  • Yuudai – Is a name meaning great hero.

More Good Names for a Maine Coon Cat

  • Leo – Confident, leadership, regal charm
  • Oscar – Noble, respected, with flair.
  • Max – Strong, powerful, and assertive.
  • Felix – Lucky, playful, and charming.
  • Charlie – Playful, friendly, full of charm.
  • Samson – Strong, mighty, and powerful.
  • Thor – Mighty, Norse god-like, and powerful.
  • Rufus – Bold, confident, and vibrant.
  • Simba – King-like, strong, and regal.
  • Cooper – Friendly, social, and approachable.
  • Gus – Easygoing, friendly, and laid-back.
  • Jasper – Bold, charming, and multifaceted.
  • Oliver – Charming, affectionate, and witty.
  • Winston – Dignified, wise, and sophisticated.
  • Rocky – Sturdy, dependable, and resilient.
  • Toby – Friendly, approachable, and easygoing.
  • Hunter – Adventurous, strong, and independent.
  • Buddy – Loyal, dependable, and affectionate.
  • Zeus – Majestic, powerful, and god-like.
  • Gizmo – Curious, playful, and inventive.

Calico Maine Coon Cat Names

  • Callie – Traditional and fitting for a female Calico cat.
  • Patches – Reflecting the patches of colors on a Calico coat.
  • Marble – Reflecting the unique marbled coat pattern.
  • Mosaic – Varied and colorful, like a mosaic artwork.
  • Cleo – Short for Calico, playful and charming.
  • Rainbow – Reflecting the multitude of colors in the coat.
  • Harlequin – Unique and stylish, like a harlequin pattern.
  • Pixel – Referring to the tiny colorful pixels on a screen.
  • Calypso – Exotic and colorful, like the Calico coat.
  • Spotty – Playful and descriptive of the spotted coat.
  • Palette – Reflecting a variety of colors in an artistic palette.
  • Chroma – Inspired by a broad spectrum of colors.
  • Inkblot – Descriptive of the unique coat patterns.
  • Crayon – Colorful and playful, like crayons.
  • Stella – Bright and radiant, like a starry sky.
  • Tricolor – Descriptive and fitting for a tricolored coat.
  • Domino – Stylish and playful, like domino tiles.
  • Whimsy – Playful and whimsical, fitting for a colorful cat.
  • Checkers – Reflecting the checkered mix of colors.
  • Opal – Beautiful and iridescent, like an opal gemstone.

Famous Maine Coon Cat Names

  • Stewie – Known for being the longest domestic cat in the world.
  • Verismo Leonetti Reserve Red – A Maine Coon who won numerous awards and titles in cat shows.
  • Logan – Famous for being a social media star with a large following.
  • Ludo – Known for being one of the world’s largest domestic cats.
  • Buffalo Chips – A Maine Coon who gained fame as the largest cat in the 2000 Guinness World Records.
  • Samson – A social media sensation recognized for his impressive size and playful demeanor.
  • Shirley – An Instagram-famous Maine Coon with a striking appearance and a large online following.
  • Scarlett’s Magic – Known for winning titles in various cat shows and competitions.
  • Leo – Famous for his gentle nature and large size, widely known on social media.
  • Coonie the Giant Maine Coon – Gained attention for his massive size and playful personality.
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