Names for Maine Coons: what to call a boy?

If a Maine Coon kitten has appeared in your life, this is certainly a reason for joy. And another reason to think about how to name a pet. In this article you will find a selection of the most beautiful and unusual names for the Maine Coon cat.

Maine Coons should be thanked by the state of Maine (only loved by the king of horrors Stephen King). It was his harsh climatic conditions that naturally influenced the formation of this breed. And the Maine farmers, in turn, actively bred these cats because of their excellent hunting skills. Maine Coon is currently the largest cat breed in the world!

Despite the fact that many can not wait to give their newly-born pet a nickname as soon as possible, experts recommend waiting and watching the kitten for some time. Look - what is your pet's character, maybe he has some funny habits that distinguish him from all other cats. This can not only weed out some options (after all, someone would not want to call a lively kitten, for example, Sonya), but also choose the most accurate and beautiful name for your pet.

Experts advise choosing names according to the following criteria:

1. a short;
2. with a lot of hissing sounds (they are best perceived by cats);
3. in no case not offensive or abusive nickname.

And to follow these tips or not depends on the owner of the tailed pet.

Many choose a name based on coat color or eyes. This approach is classic. Do not limit yourself to such simple options as Chernysh, Snowball, Ginger. The following are fun options for nicknames for various colors:

• white - Coconut, Kefir, Casper, Star, Blanche;
• the black - Blake, Damon, Shadow, Cosmi, Noir, Schwartz, Knight, Dusk;
• grey - Ash, Gray, Silver, Smoke, Smokey;
• redhead - Fox, Loki, Mango, Peach, Ginger, Goldie;
• striped - Tiger, Tiger, Sherkhan, Stripes, Raccoon.

A reference to appearance, namely: eye color, are nicknames - the names of precious stones, for example, Agate, Garnet, Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, Malachite, Jade, Opal, Amber.

Another popular way to find a name for Maine Coon is to refer to its magnificent dimensions. An example of such names are: Tsar, King, Caesar, Vityaz, Maximus, Optimus, Dobrynya, Napoleon.

Another option is to reflect character traits. So if your cat:

• calm, imposing - Lord, Baron, Prince, Mariks;
• lazy - Slippy, Emelya, Grumble, Bayun;
• lively - Ataman, Warrior, Chikki, Harlequin;
• shy - Tikhon, Tikhonya, Kid.

Examples of such names: Washington, Vermont, Wisconsin, Kansas, Michigan, Maine, Oregon, Texas.

For TV fans or moviegoers, the answer to finding nicknames is simple - the name of your favorite character! Examples of such nicknames:

• Ross (“Friends”), Mr. Big (“Sex and the City”), Barney (“How I Met Your Mother”), Doctor (“Doctor Who”), John Snow (“Game of Thrones”), Draco (“Harry Potter ”), Legolas (“ The Lord of the Rings ”), Konstantin (“ My Fair Nanny ”), Bartholomew (“ Flash ”), Edward (“ Twilight ”), Jack (“ Pirates of the Caribbean ”), Peter (“ Spider-Man ” ").

Often, the majestic nature of Maine Coons makes them the owners of nicknames given to them in honor of famous personalities:

• kings - Louis, Henry, Richard, Darius, Karl, Wilhelm, Friedrich, Vladimir, Edward, Igor;
• generals - Cesare, Beetle (Zhukov), Napoleon, Alexander of Macedon, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, Hannibal;
• politicians - Gandhi, Churchill, Lincoln, Roosevelt;
• actors - Leonardo DiCaprio, Alain Delon, Clint Eastwood, Marlon Brando;
• writers and poets - Leo Tolstoy, Yesenin, Mayakovsky, Arthur Rimbaud, Balzac, Hugo, Shakespeare;
• painters - Michelangelo, Raphael, Van Gogh, Monet, Malevich, Rembrandt;
• heroes of works - Faust, Jean Valjean, Bubastis, Don Juan, Don Quixote, Othello, Romeo, Ostap Bender, Aladdin.

Another popular cat nickname theme is space. Often you will find such names as Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Sirius, Jupiter, Altair, Antares.

Classic options are, of course, good, but we suggest that you also think about more original nicknames for Maine Coon, which are much less common.

Maine Coon is difficult to be deprived of attention. These cats are very spectacular and memorable. And therefore, many owners are inclined to pretentious, pompous nicknames. There is nothing wrong with this, but be sure to make sure that the nickname has a beautiful and simple reduction. In order not to encounter incidents, such as, for example, the owners of the Maine Coon nicknamed Antigonius.

Examples of such nicknames and their abbreviations:

• Asterix - Rick;
• Bonaparte - Bon-bon;
• Boniface - Bonya;
• Wilhelm - Bill, Will;
• Gabriel - Gabi;
• Daniel - Danny;
• Sigmund - Ziggy;
• Lancelot - Lance, Lotya;
• Leopold - Leo;
• Leonardo - Leo;
• Maximillian - Max;
• Nathaniel - Nate;
• Narcissus - Cissi;
• Osiris - Ozi;
• Solomon - Monya;
• Theodore - Theo;
• Frederick - Freddy.

We offer nicknames borrowed from different countries and peoples.

• A separate pillar are the Greek names for Maine Coons. Their majestic graceful appearance literally attracts the owners to call their cat one of these beautiful Greek names:

• Ancient Egypt also acts as a frequent theme. Perhaps the whole point is that the cats of the ancient Egyptians were revered as deities. Examples of Egyptian names for your Maine Coon:

• Viking style names with Norwegian or Swedish origin have recently come into vogue. Interesting options for your Maine Coon may be:

• The imposing and impossibly important Maine Coon often prompts the thought of the East - after all, he is a spilled sultan! Why not call a kitten such a nickname:

• Italian names are beautiful and harmonious, therefore, they are incredibly suitable for Maine Coons. And they are perfectly reduced! Here are examples of Italian nicknames for your tailed pet:

• Despite the fact that the word Maine-coon has a typically Japanese prefix "-kun", this breed has nothing to do with Japan. But why not give your pet a beautiful Japanese nickname:

Funny names on an edible theme. Cats - lovers enjoy delicious. However, items from their own diet do not always become their nickname. Alas, cats are not destined to try some of these products ever. But this does not change the main thing - such products can become a great nickname!

Avocado, Watermelon, Almond (almond), Pineapple, Apricot, Banana, Eggplant, Barberry, Bacon, Bounty, Bagel, Grapes, Vermouth, Mulled Wine, Zephyr, Iris, Yogurt, Kefir, Kexik, Korzhik, Cracker, Compote, Lemon, Lemon, , Ledok, Radish, Cake, Donut, Peach, Dumpling.

Household items, favorite hobbies, company names - any things inconspicuous at first glance can easily become a bright and memorable nickname for your pet boy. Why not try on such nicknames:

• Aspirin,
• Albatross,
• Anchovy,
• Badger,
• Bansai
• Boomerang,
• Waltz,
• Jack,
• Broom,
• Golf,
• Pulse,
• Icarus
• Caddilac
• Cactus,
• Cowboy,
• Luntik
• Mathis,
• Maybach
• Mercedes
• Tank,
• Trophy,
• Dill,
• Light
• Olivie,
• Samurai,
• Sudoku
• Sock,
• Rebus,
• Ficus
• Hamster,
• Screw screw
• Schnapps,
• Sharpie
• Yandex.

Whatever name you choose for your pet - classic or extremely unusual, the main thing is that you and your tailed friend like it! Such a spectacular and beautiful cat, like Maine Coon, will never go unnoticed, even if his name is just Vasya!

Interesting facts about Maine Coons see below.