The Maine Coon breed appeared in America and the first mention of it in literature appeared in 1861. Fluffy, handsome cats of enormous size created a real sensation in those days, and to this day these shaggy cats appear in many families. There are legends that the breed originated by crossing cats and raccoons, but this is most likely a myth. What do you call a beautiful Maine Coon? We'll give you some tips in this article.
I need a nickname!
Top 50 popular nicknames
If the owners don’t want to bother themselves and come up with some unusual or funny name for their pet, they can take one of the most popular ones.
Popular Maine Coon boys:
- Baxter;
- Vermouth;
- Apollo;
- Lord;
- Zorro;
- Pulse;
- Nestor;
- Oasis;
- Angor;
- Zidane;
- Ivar;
- Orpheus;
- Perseus;
- Brad;
- Anthony;
- Mozart;
- Rocky;
- Hector;
- Ludwig;
- Napoleon;
- Horatio;
- Sylvester;
- Pharaoh;
- Armageddon;
- Cherry;
- Edgar;
- Ivanhoe;
- Veron;
- Gregory;
- Dzhigit;
- Sheriff;
- Eden;
- Bruce;
- Kaiser;
- Lucius;
- Brown;
- Knight;
- Picasso;
- Troy;
- Freddie;
- Bingo;
- Alcide;
- Viking;
- Brahms;
- Jack;
- Concord;
- Moor;
- Othello;
- Varangian;
- Bonaparte.
Handsome Troy.
Name from geography
Since America is considered the historical homeland of Maine Coons, you can choose the appropriate nickname. There are about fifty states in the United States, and the name of each of them can be used as a name for a pet. For example, suitable nicknames for boys:
- Idaho;
- Iowa;
- Alabama;
- Arkansas;
- Wyoming;
- Washington;
- Vermont;
- Wisconsin;
- Delaware;
- Illinois;
- Kansas;
- Colorado;
- Kentucky;
- Michigan;
- Maine;
- Ohio;
- Oregon;
- Texas.
For girls:
- Alaska;
- Virginia;
- Georgia;
- Indiana or Indy;
- California;
- Caroline;
- Colombia;
- Louisiana, affectionately Louisa, Lizzie;
- Mississippi;
- Minnesota;
- Missouri;
- Montana;
- Nevada;
- Oklahoma;
- Pennsylvania or affectionately Pansy;
- Dakota;
- Florida;
- Utah, Yutochka.
Geographic nicknames
Owners who love nature and travel can safely choose an interesting and beautiful name for their furry pet. These can be natural objects, names of rivers, cities, countries, islands or lakes.
Geographic boys:
- Volcano;
- Leningrad;
- Brest;
- Dnieper;
- Egypt;
- Boston;
- Vilnius;
- Glasgow;
- Bucharest;
- Cancun;
- Lyon;
- Minsk;
- Lviv;
- Paris;
- Tashkent;
- Orleans;
- Rhodes;
- Stockholm;
- Honshu;
- Madagascar;
- Luzon;
- Devonian;
- Vancouver;
- Israel;
- Ecuador;
- Balkhash;
- Seliger;
- Kuwait;
- Nepal;
- Oman;
- Sudan;
- Tunisia;
- Elton;
- Turgoyak;
- Brunei;
- Vietnam;
- Gabon;
- Sevan;
- Baskunchak;
- Yenisei;
- Amur;
- Hong Kong;
- Qatar;
- Purus;
- Danube;
- Ganges;
- Arkansas;
- Ohio;
- Bahrain;
- Vatican;
- Tomsk;
- Kansas;
- Valdai;
- Thailand;
- Zelenogorsk;
- Svetloyar;
- Wang;
- Michigan;
- Tavatuy;
- Huron;
- Senezh;
- Peter;
- Taimyr;
- Belgorod;
- Everest;
- Phuket;
- Nile;
- Belgrade;
- Waterfall.
Majestic Baikal.
Cool American names
Considering the history of the origin of Maine Coons, you can choose a nickname that will emphasize this fact. Here is a list of cool and beautiful names for furry pets.
Cool boys:
- Walker;
- Murphy;
- Nicholas;
- Alex;
- Howard;
- Cameron;
- Steve;
- Thomas;
- Norwood;
- Austin;
- Marlon;
- Duke;
- Kelvin;
- Baxter;
- Alester;
- Prosper;
- Balder;
- Melvin;
- Dustin;
- Alroy;
- Bill;
- Stanford;
- Robin;
- Larry;
- Marvin;
- Blank;
- Duncan;
- Reynold;
- Peter;
- Lionel;
- Quentin;
- Daren;
- Albee;
- Palmer;
- Beverly;
- Spencer;
- Floyd;
- Sheldon;
- Todd;
- Orrell;
- Patrick;
- Carter;
- Mitchell;
- Elmer;
- Walter;
- Clark;
- Pier;
- Stephen;
- Walt;
- Fester;
- Adrian.
Cool Albee.
Name for a girl cat
As with the Maine Coon boy, when choosing a name for a girl, you can turn to her American roots.
And name the cat Alexa, Brenda, Vivienne, Gloris, Judy, Janice, Kelly, Rachel, Amanda, Sandra, Holly.
Also, by the way, the owner’s hobby will have to do. So, Melody, Octave, Flat or Reprise are suitable names for musicians’ cats; car enthusiasts can choose the names Honda, Simka or Skoda.
Current options are when you can name a girl in honor of performers, writers, characters in books, TV series or cartoons - Nirvana, Riana, Shakira, Margot, Scarlett, Mitchell, Hermione, Jasmine. Among the beautiful names for Maine Coon girls, Adriana, Alize, Allegra, Amisha, Arlana, Belissima, Brianna, Venus, Gloria, Delilah, Georgina, Julie, Camilla, Loretta, Myrona, Maria - Antoinette, Miranda, Patricia, Roxana, are especially popular. Suzanne, Thelma, Tessa, Felicia, Helga, Charlene, Estelle.
Funny nicknames
Brave owners with a good sense of humor can easily choose a funny nickname for a furry homebody. How to do it? Everything is very simple: walk around the apartment, go outside, look around and the desired name will appear before your eyes.
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Funny boys:
- Siphon;
- Tram;
- Shop;
- Sofa;
- Ottoman;
- Rug;
- Chair;
- Remote controller;
- Laminate;
- Turnstile;
- Peephole;
- Suitcase;
- Bulldozer;
- Iron;
- Train;
- Kettle;
- Lamp;
- Belt;
- Sideboard;
- Key;
- Fridge;
- Steamboat;
- Valenok;
- Scarf;
- Boat;
- Telephone;
- Plaid;
- Siphon;
- TV;
- Mattress;
- Grill;
- Adapter;
- Robe;
- Magazine;
- Bus;
- Box;
- The wire;
- Alarm;
- Air conditioner;
- Shampoo;
- Basin;
- Closet;
- Plastic bag;
- Hook;
- Electric bus;
- Pot;
- Flower;
- Slippers;
- Fan;
- Battery;
- Hammer;
- Screwdriver;
- Duvet cover;
- Hula Hup;
- Hairdryer;
- Ladle.
Funny Ottoman.
Nicknames by color
Maine Coons have a wide variety of coat colors, so when choosing a name for a kitten, you can focus on exactly what color the baby is given to the new owners.
Colored boys:
- Devil;
- Smoke;
- Arctic fox;
- Silver;
- Yolk;
- Earl;
- Knight;
- Gold;
- Ryzhik;
- Lion Cub;
- Smoke;
- Peach;
- Gray;
- Ember;
- Sunny;
- Shocky;
- Gray;
- Altyn;
- Brown;
- Schwartz;
- Mocha;
- Apricot;
- Dart;
- Little Fox;
- Belyash;
- Ice;
- Snowball;
- Snow;
- Damon;
- Knight;
- White;
- Chernomor;
- Black;
- Orange;
- Umka;
- Pearl;
- Sparkly;
- Dark;
- Noir;
- Tiger;
- Blade;
- Dracula;
- Red;
- Winter;
- Leon;
- Garfield;
- Anubis;
- Blaze;
- Flame;
- Spark;
- Ruby;
- Fox;
- Mouse;
- Chernysh.
Sunny Apricot.
Choosing a name based on the character and size of the animal
Some people prefer to give their pet a nickname based on its unusual size or character.
Names of Russian strongmen, mythical giants or gods, such as:
- Alesha Popovich;
- Dobrynya;
- Poseidon;
- Hercules;
- Atlant;
- Gulliver;
- Big guy;
- Giant;
- Ragnar;
- Set;
- Ricardo;
- Cicero;
- Julius.
It is better to call cats by gentle, soft names. Maine Coons, like any animal, have a special character, habits, and behavior. They are kind, flexible, affectionate, friendly, calm, although outwardly they look menacing. These are graceful animals, have a sharp mind and love their owners very much.
The following nicknames can highlight the character of a pet:
- those who love peace are called Bard, Bali, Simon;
- mobile - Leo, Tornado, Kimba;
- calm - Timofey, Bayun, Thomas, Angel, Sonya;
- important - Count, Marquis, Lord;
- gourmets – Biscuit, Carp, Napoleon;
- wayward - Woody, Kasper, Mathis, Alphonse.
The affectionate name Kunya, derived from the name of the breed, is often assigned to the pet. The kitten is also called Mainy, Maine, Coon.
Famous Maine Coons
The Maine Coon breed is quite popular among Russian stars. Actor and TV presenter Alexander Oleshko has three pets - red Yenisei, gray Walter and gray-red cat Alice. Singer Irina Dubtsova recently boasted that she had acquired a smoky gray cat, Sawyer. And Pavel Volya lives with a huge black Boomer, about whom the comedian even told a funny monologue in the Comedy Club show.
Handsome Maine Coons also appeared in movies, although few people thought about their breed when watching them. So, in the film about Harry Potter, the role of Argus Filch's cat Mrs. Norris was played by a cat named Pebbles. And in the film “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay,” a red-haired Maine Coon with surprisingly intelligent eyes starred in the role of the cat Ryzhik.
And the Maine Coon Lotus is very famous on social networks, having captivated thousands of fans. The owners of this gorgeous, huge handsome man live in Sweden and regularly publish photos of him on Instagram. Today Lotus has 347 thousand subscribers and their number is growing at incredible speed. As the owner of the three-year-old cat says, because of his incredible size, even dogs are afraid of him, but in fact this cute fluffy is very kind and affectionate.
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Serious and harsh nicknames
The seriousness and menacing appearance of the Maine Coon can serve as a hint when choosing a name. Look at your pet and come up with an association with its appearance, and we will give you some interesting tips.
- Blues;
- Samurai;
- Knight;
- Viscount;
- Mustang;
- Hephaestus;
- Viking;
- Eagle;
- Gaston;
- Altyn;
- Sting;
- Krypton;
- Wolverine;
- Glamor;
- Marshall;
- Caspian;
- Rimbaud;
- Chevron;
- Polaris;
- Romulus;
- Corporal;
- Gorynych;
- Triton;
- Neuron;
- Ruby;
- Gremlin;
- Dagger;
- Boomer;
- Dandy;
- Galleon;
- Casanova;
- Ataman;
- Velveteen;
- Narcissus;
- Menthol;
- Conan;
- Duke;
- Amethyst;
- Mirage;
- Kong;
- Rubicon;
- Hamlet;
- Martini.
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Terrible Ataman.
Hobbies and professions in the selection of calls for pets
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Some people are so passionate about their profession or hobby that they give their pets similar or similar messages. If you belong to such categories of the population, then you can choose a nickname for a Maine Coon girl or a boy from those proposed. Or perhaps the idea itself will inspire you, and you will be able to come up with your own unique name for your pet thanks to your favorite hobby.
For musicians, animals can become:
- Melody;
- Octave;
- Jazz;
- Triplet;
- Reggae;
- Overtone;
- Blues;
- Adagio;
- Dolce;
- Maestro;
- Flat;
- Reprise.
Celebrity names
If the pet's owners are fans of any famous person, when choosing a nickname for the Maine Coon, you can take this fact as a basis. These could be famous politicians, musicians, athletes, actors and other media personalities.
Famous boys:
- Shakill;
- Ju;
- Usain;
- Elvis;
- Jackson;
- Costner;
- Hanks;
- Damon;
- Summer;
- Bowie;
- McCartney;
- Hugo;
- Dickens;
- Vern;
- Wilde;
- Onill;
- Tupac;
- Schwarzenegger;
- Basta;
- Witch;
- Joni;
- Nicholson;
- Pratchett;
- Cage;
- Presley;
- Moon;
- Frank;
- Kipling;
- Iglesias;
- Marley;
- Collins;
- Depp;
- Norton;
- Affleck;
- Bruno;
- Dylan;
- Wonder;
- Schummacher;
- Leonardo;
- Cruz;
- Bieber;
- Elton;
- Swan;
- Fisher;
- Shakur;
- Eminem;
- An;
- Bolt;
- Phelps;
- Lewis;
- Arshavin;
- Fourcade;
- Malkin.
Swift Schummacher.
This is interesting! Maine Coons are adapted to survive in the harshest frosts. Between their toes they have tufts of hair that serve as a kind of “snowshoes.” These cats also have luxurious large tails, which they wrap themselves with to keep warm. Also, their luxurious coats are very thick and are able to repel water, and the long hair on the sides, belly and collar helps to retain heat.
Fashionable nicknames with meaning
If you want to highlight your favorite with an original nickname and keep up with fashion, take a closer look at nicknames with hidden meanings. A beauty with such a name will certainly not go unnoticed!
The best nicknames with a secret meaning:
- Ashima (protector);
- Avanti (modest);
- Basma (smiling);
- Bandra (full moon);
- Wenona (first daughter);
- Gayda (tender);
- Jackie (Moonlit Night);
- Jita (song);
- Indu (bright);
- Inta (eternal);
- Kesa (fur);
- Kaliska (pursuer);
- Mize (white sun);
- Marika (decisive);
- Nizhoni (beauty);
- Walkie (defense);
- Hawada (pleasant);
- Eileen (happy);
- Erma (unique).
Possessor of a decisive character Marika
Nicknames for active and lazy
You can choose a nickname for a kitten based on its disposition, because all furry couch potatoes are different from each other. Some people like to sleep, some don’t give their owners peace of mind with games, and some love to eat well. Watch your baby and maybe this will help you choose a suitable nickname for him.
Active and lazy boys:
- Spock;
- Tikhon;
- Garfield;
- Igrun;
- Fidget;
- Hurricane;
- Fidget;
- Spindle;
- Shustrik;
- Biter;
- Breeze;
- Spoon;
- Tishka;
- Broom;
- Glutton;
- Sonya;
- Vortex;
- Kus.
Lazy Spock.
Studying the habits of the animal
A name is the difference between one cat and another. Different characters require different nicknames. For quiet animals, suitable nicknames are Silent, Quiet or Tikhon, Tisha, Shy.
Grumpy prefers to grumble about any reason, but Sonya sleeps under any circumstances. About such a cat you can say: “the cat is sleeping, the service is in progress.” But Sonya will not let the mouse pass by even in her sleep. Bayun loves to tell his owner stories before bed. With his purring, he interrupts extraneous sounds and lulls a person to sleep.
Agile cat - Circus performer or Harlequin. This is a real lover of wandering through roofs, stairs and closets. His usual place is on thin balcony railings, where he balances like a real tightrope walker, making the owner’s heart beat anxiously.
For a cheeky cat, the nickname Chicky is suitable. A flighty creature that visits its domain only for a hearty lunch, it would be a shame not to call it Windy. Cats, like people, can be gourmets. If your pet is crazy about Olivier salad, call him by this name. Biscuit probably loves sweets, and Sweetie asks for “Toffee” for a snack.
For an important and pompous cat, the following names and titles are suitable:
- Graph;
- Marquis;
- Prince;
- King.
The cats will be named accordingly:
- Countess;
- Marquise;
- Princess;
- Queen.
Cats that never return without prey must have an appropriate nickname: Hunter, Birdcatcher, Mouser, Pied Piper. The kid whose piercing gaze makes goosebumps appear on the skin is the Sharp Eye or the Magician. Such a baby is able to hypnotize anyone with his gaze, be it an animal or a person.
In nature, there are also lazy cats who absolutely do not want to fulfill their direct duties. Such cats constantly lie on the sofa and, at the sight of a mouse caught by the owner, tuck their paws in disgust. What to call such a creature? Of course, Sloth, Lodyr, Sloth, Beloruchka. With such a cat, mice have freedom in the house; he won’t even touch them with his paw, he’ll be afraid to get dirty.
Aristocratic nicknames
Just looking at the beautiful and stately Maine Coons, something aristocratic comes to mind. Why not take advantage of this and give the cat a beautiful name of a famous royal figure?
Aristocratic boys:
- Otto;
- Alvaro;
- Voldemar;
- Joseph;
- Louis;
- Olaf;
- Louis;
- Pedro;
- Ferdinand;
- Amadeus;
- Stephen;
- Edmund;
- Sven;
- Friedrich;
- Richard;
- Malcolm;
- Conrad;
- Vaclav;
- David;
- Gustav;
- Vincent;
- Arnulf;
- Harold;
- Juan;
- Matthias;
- Ramiro;
- Franz;
- Elfred;
- George.
Aristocratic Conrad.
As you can see, there are a great many name options for Maine Coons. They can be meaningful, cool, emphasizing the character or color of the pet’s coat, funny, in general, whatever you want. Would you prefer to choose one of the listed nicknames or would you come up with it yourself?
General recommendations
Animal psychologists are confident that the name influences the future fate of the animal.
Therefore, it is important not only to provide care, feed, play, but also to choose the right nickname. They also give advice on choosing:
- The cat's name should be short, easy to pronounce, without distortion or blurry sounds.
- Cats perceive names better and remember names with hissing letters more easily.
- The first three sounds are especially important. Cats respond well to them. Therefore, if the owner has found a beautiful, but long option, he needs to think about its shortened version.
