300 Maine Coon Names: Our Top Picks for Your Gigantic Cat

As the only long-haired cat breed native to the United States, the Maine Coon is regarded as “America’s cat.” Maine Coons dominated the cat shows until Persians became popular in the early 20th century, but today, Maine Coons are once again the top performers at shows. When you adopt a Maine Coon, what name will you choose?

A giant breed like the Maine Coon deserves a unique name representing its personality and wild appearance. To make the decision process a little easier, we’ve compiled 300 male and female cat names from cinema and historical events to give your special friend a unique moniker.

How To Name Your Maine Coon

Although they’re enormous, Maine Coons are sweet and loyal kitties that sometimes act more like dogs than felines. Which name is best for your canine-like cat? Many pet owners use two-syllable words for their pets because they seem to respond to them better, but that trend has faded in recent years, and pet parents now use one-syllable and three-syllable names more frequently.

Our advice when naming your pet is to ignore any strict rules you may have found in cat clubs or online forums. For instance, Siamese cats are often named after royalty because of myths about their esteemed bloodlines, but pet parents can disregard established traditions and use whichever name suits their gigantic beasts. Follow your cat around and observe its actions, and after a few hours, you’ll see personality traits that may give you an idea of an appropriate name.

Female Maine Coon Names from Movies

Is your pet a majestic queen like Cleopatra or a skilled warrior like Trinity from the Matrix? We’ve found the best female names for your long-haired princess, from beloved Disney movies to violent action films.  Some of the names are feminine, but others are unisex names that fit males or females. Hopefully, a few of the names come from some of your favorite films.

Male Maine Coon Names from Movies

Some of these names were given to feline actors in films like Alien (Jonesy the cat), and others reference beloved human characters like Rambo. From Shakespeare to Star Wars, we have a nice combination of famous lovers, warriors, and everyday heroes like Forrest Gump.

Female Maine Coon Names from History

Is your pet a trailblazer like Eleanor Roosevelt or a soulful vocalist (meower) like Bessie Smith? History has not been kind to exceptional women, but you can show your support for famous women who changed the world by giving your Maine Coon a historical name.

Male Maine Coon Names from History

From great artists like Picasso and Monet to famous leaders like Roosevelt and Washington, we have a fantastic list of male names from history. Some of the names date back before the birth of Christ, and others come from turbulent periods of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right name to describe your pet may seem challenging, but you have an advantage over other cat owners. Maine Coons often act more like dogs than cats, and you can examine popular dog names if you’re not impressed with the options for cats.

Giving your cat a dog’s name may seem taboo to some, but you’re not bound by any rules, and your cat may be just as happy being called Lassie as Garfield or Felix.

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