How to name a Maine Coon cat?

Maine Coon is one of the oldest cat breeds in the world and has an unusual origin. Their name is associated with the state of Maine (USA), where they appeared. This breed is very well adapted to harsh winter conditions and is considered a descendant of Norwegian cats.

The character of Maine Coons in most cases is quite good-natured and friendly. The breed is not atypical in comparison with other cats. Cats are unselfish, love communication and attention. Maine Coons do not shun the company and other animals - because of the large size, the cat can behave on a par even with dogs. Maine Coons usually live in groups, and a pleasant company for them is the best environment.

Small domestic rodents, mice and hamsters, birds and fish are best kept away from the cat. You can wake a hunter in her. Maine Coon love of hunting is fixed at the genetic level. This, by the way, can be a big plus if you need a catcher, but at the same time graceful and effective cat.

Maine Coons love to play. They patiently treat young children, for which they have received the nickname of nanny cats. The cat loves movement and is very active, she is constantly in search of business. Therefore, experts recommend playing with her at least half an hour a day. Maine Coon does not tolerate loneliness, but is also unobtrusive, although he will always be with a caring person and meet after work. In this case, the cat does not mind sitting next to the owner, whether he is on the bed, at the table, on the couch or in an armchair.

But here in your house such a kid runs around the apartment, and the responsibilities of the “educator” are passed on to you. What is his name? When choosing a nickname, many owners are guided by the following.

• Color. It is known that these cats can have a different pattern and color, for example, smoky, cream, tortie, and even Siamese. Most Maine Coons are brown.
• Behavior. When the Maine Coon cat is cold, she wraps her body with a fluffy tail. Then, if the kitten does this often, the kitten can be called a Bun or Pyshka, which is also suitable if it is very fluffy.
• Funny cases. Do not be afraid to call Maine Coon a nickname associated with water if you suddenly find a cat's love of swimming. No matter how strange it sounds, these cats love water. Their coat is quite thick and has a water repellent ability.
• Names with a value. Names like Sonya or Murka speak for themselves. Some owners are specifically looking for names whose meaning suits the pet. For example, the name Miya, similar to the cat’s “meow”, means “stubborn, rebellious”. It has a Scandinavian origin, you can also pay attention to this, if you know which country the origin of the kitten is associated with.
• Names of mother cats or cats of friends or relatives. Many people choose a name for a kitten after consulting with other people who have cats. This is also an option, as it is the most common.

Beautiful nicknames for a girl

• Angela, Angie, Angelica, Athena, Agnes, Amelie, Agnes, Adeline, Aurora, Anabella, Amelia, Astra, Aphrodite, Ariel, Ayumi, Akira, Adele.
• Brooch, Bagheera, Belle, Beatrice, Brittany, Barcy, Beatrice.
• Wicca, Cherry, Vasilisa, Venus, Vivienne, Verona, Virginie, Wendy, Vitamin.
• Hera, Gerda, Guinea, Grace, Goldie, Galaxy, Greta, Galatea, Gella, Grace (grace), Galadriel, Galaxia, Hermione, Duchess, Gray.
• Jessica, Jane, Dushka, Dina, Duffy, Jesse, Julie, Diana, Danae, Melon, Dolores.
• Christmas tree, Eve, Blackberry, Efimia, Evelina.
• Pearl, Juliet (Juliet), Julia (Julia), Jasmine, Zhmurka, Jeanette, Joli, Josette, Josin.
• Bunny, Zaya, Star, Zara, Zafira, Cinderella.
• Isabella, Isolde, Isabelle, Evie, Ingrid, Yulka, Irma, Iliana, Indira.
• Kunya, Kasandra, Kira, Droplet, Kylie, Kiwi, Kiara, Cleo, Cessie, Christie, Cleopatra, Karman, Princess, Katherine.
• Lilu, Lyuska, Linda, Lily, Lucy, Moon, Lapochka, Lilith, Lima, Lola, Lana, Lilia, Lada, Lily, Laura, Lusik.
• Mainy, Muska, Musya, Maroussia, Masya, Murka, Monica, Madonna, Milka, Mint, Melissa, Moore, Milan, Muse, Mia, Mila, May-Mei, Mao.
• Nyusha, Nika, Navi, Knox (the goddess of the night), Nancy, Nora, Nefertiti, Nadine, Nelly, Naomi, Nyuta, Nuri, Neilin.
• Olivia, Olympia, Odyssey, Ophelia, Orinoco, Oladushka, Octavia.
• Fluff, Dummy, Dummy, Pusya, Ponochka, Puffy, Panther, Pandora, Fluff, Perseus, Persia, Foam, Patricia, Pushilda, Pinky.
• Ryushka, Rosa, Raina, Ryzel, Riya, Rhea, Ray, Raisa, Rika, Rebecca, Riana, Rada, Rachel, Rochelle, Ritska, Ryuri, Rina.
• Snowflake, Sally, Sonia, Sophie, Sonya, Stella, Sabrina, Seraphim, Sylvia, Susie, Celestia, Sakura, Sunny, Sunny, Selena, Sayuri.
• Cloud, Teyla, Thaya, Thais, Tracy, Thor, Tori, Tigran, Theon.
• Una, Ulya, Umka, Uri, Usel, Uslada, Ulan, Ursula, Ulrika, Ulm.
• Fenichka, Beans, Frida, Fanta, Fury, Feona, Fisa, Faisa, Fiona, Fluffy, Florence, Fixi, Fanny, Fairy, Freya, Francesca, Feonora, Felicia, Flora, Felicita.
• Happy, Holly, Hannah, Chloe, Hilda.
• Tsapa, Scratch, Cera, Cyan, Tsunami, Tsercei, Caesarea, Celon, Cesa.
• Cherry, Blueberry, Chelsea, Chika, Chidori, Chucky, Chaek, Chainka.
• Chanel, Sharon, Sheila, Sherry, Charlotte, Spool, Chagan, Shel.
• Alice, Elsa, Elina, Electra, Emilia, Envy, Ale, Amy, Emily.
• Yuki (from Japanese - snow), Yula, Unit, Yumi, Utah, Yuji, Justin, Juno, Eugene, Unique.
• Janessa, Janita, Yarika, Yafa, Yassi, Yarisha, Yato.

A funny and unusual name can come from the name of your favorite actor or character. It can be Galandriel, Arwen or Tauriel from The Hobbit, Chanel in honor of the famous French fashion designer or Audrey, as a famous actress. One of the most famous Maine Coons is Mrs. Norris, one of the three cats who played in the Harry Potter movie. Sometimes a name can come to mind after much deliberation suddenly, and sometimes in the very first minutes.

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