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170+ Maine Coon Cat Name Ideas You’ll Love

Updateded: Sep 5, 2022 by Ella Coleman · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Ginder maine coon cat lying on a sofa next to books and a glasses.

Finding Maine Coon cat name ideas you’ll love isn't always easy. There are a few things you’ll want to consider when choosing the best name. You don’t want to confuse your cat, so it can help your feline friend to pick a name that is easy to say and doesn’t sound like other names in the household.

There are so many name ideas to choose from and so many ways to find the perfect name. Some like to get to know their cat’s personality before solidifying a moniker. Others may be looking at the kitty’s appearance when choosing what to call their cat.

Jump to:
  • Names For Larger Cats
  • Wild Big Cat Name Ideas
  • Cat Names Based on Foods
  • Famous Cats from Books and Movies
  • Presidential Cats
  • Final Thoughts

Names For Larger Cats

A big brindle yawning maine coon cat lying on a floor.

Some of the best Maine Coon cat names can be based on their size. Since Maine Coons tend to get rather large, you may want to focus on your kitty’s size. Here’s a list of names that someone may think of when thinking of a large cat.

  • Achilles
  • Ali
  • Angus
  • Atilla
  • Bear
  • Beast
  • Beefcake
  • Behemoth
  • Bertha
  • Bigfoot
  • Bruno
  • Bubba
  • Buddha
  • Bull
  • Burly
  • Butterball
  • Butters
  • Chubz
  • Chunk
  • Colossus
  • Echo
  • Elektra
  • Everest
  • Fridge
  • Giant
  • Goliath
  • Grand
  • Grizzly
  • Harley
  • Hefty
  • Hercules
  • Hoss
  • Huntress
  • Husky
  • Hulk
  • Konan
  • Kong
  • Magnum
  • Mammoth
  • Maximus
  • Medusa
  • Monster
  • Moose
  • Munchies
  • Orca
  • Pancake
  • Quake
  • Ram
  • Shamu
  • Sheba
  • Tank
  • Titan
  • Titanic
  • Tonka
  • Tsunami
  • Tundra
  • Waddles
  • Whopper
  • Xena
  • Yeti

Wild Big Cat Name Ideas

A big ginger maine coon cat sitting on a tree.

Maybe your cat has a wild personality. Some of the best main coon cat names for a wild kitty can come from its larger cousins. Here’s a list of name ideas you could use as inspiration for your large cat.

  • Tiger
  • Lynx
  • Cougar
  • Lion
  • Puma
  • Cheetah
  • Panther
  • Jaguar
  • Bobcat
  • Ocelot
  • Serval
  • Bengal

Cat Names Based on Foods

A black maine coon kitten eating a food from a bowl on a floor.

If your Maine Coon cat is a big eater or just big in general, naming it after a food can be something funny and cute. Here’s a list of some of the best Maine Coon cat name ideas based on some common foods that may fit your fuzzy little burrito.

  • Big Mac
  • Bacon
  • Burrito
  • Eggo
  • Hazelnut
  • Honey Bun
  • Olive
  • Gumbo
  • Noodle
  • Sage
  • Nugget
  • Pickle
  • Ravioli
  • Spud
  • Beans
  • Sesame
  • Nutella
  • Skittles
  • Nutmeg
  • Meatloaf
  • Milkshake
  • Snickers
  • Muffin
  • Sausage
  • Taco
  • Caesar
  • Flapjack
  • Panini
  • Calamari
  • Chickpea
  • Pork Chop
  • Pepper
  • Cheeseburger
  • Taffy
  • Alfredo
  • Cheeto
  • Dumpling
  • Tater Tot
  • Waffle
  • Crisco
  • Pillsbury
  • Custard
  • Tofu
  • Pumpkin
  • Twinkie
  • Gnocchi
  • Cupcake
  • Brie
  • Buttercup
  • Chai
  • Enchilada

Famous Cats from Books and Movies

Two beautiful maine coon cats sitting in and next to treasure chests.

If your feline friend is famous in your household, you may want to give him a famous name to match! I’ve compiled a list of cat names that may be famous in most households. These purrfect kitty names came from movies, books, and even a few comics.

  • Garfield (Garfield)
  • Oliver (Oliver and Company)
  • Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
  • Gary (Spongebob Squarepants)
  • Tom (Tom and Jerry)
  • Heathcliff (Heathcliff)
  • Chowder (Chowder)
  • Duchess (Aristocats)
  • Marie (Aristocats)
  • Thomas O'Malley (Aristocats)
  • Scat Cat (Aristocats)
  • Toulouse (Aristocats)
  • Berlioz (Aristocats)
  • Bagheera (Jungle Book)
  • Shere Khan (Jungle Book)
  • Pepita (Coco)
  • Mochi (Big Hero 6)
  • Figaro (Pinocchio)
  • Chesire (Alice in Wonderland)
  • Felix (Felix the Cat)
  • Pete (Pete the Cat)
  • Sylvester (Looney Tunes)
  • Simba (The Lion King)
  • Nala (The Lion King)
  • Scar (The Lion King)
  • Mufasa (The Lion King)
  • Scratchy (The Simpsons)
  • Stimpy (The Ren and Stimpy Show)
  • Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes)
  • Rajah (Aladdin)
  • Diego (Ice Age)
  • Alex (Madagascar)
  • Meowth (Pokemon)
  • Master Tigress (Kung Fu Panda)
  • Sebastian (Josie and the Pussycats)
  • Binx (Hocus Pocus)
  • Mr. Bigglesworth (Austin Powers)
  • Mr. Tinkles (Cats and Dogs)
  • Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)

Presidential Cats

A white-ginger maine coon cat with a raised tail walking on a meadow.

The most popular animals that live in the White House are usually dogs, but there have been some cats that belonged to presidents, too! If your cat is in charge of your home, the best Maine Coon cat name may be one named after a kitty who has dominated the White House. Here’s a list of presidents and the names of their feline companions.

Abraham Lincoln

  • Dixie
  • Tabby

Bill Clinton

  • Socks

Calvin Coolidge

  • Bounder
  • Blacky
  • Mud
  • Tiger

George W. Bush

  • India

Gerald Ford

  • Shan

Jimmy Carter

  • Misty Malarky Ying Yang

Joe Biden

  • Willow

John F. Kennedy

  • Tom Kitten

Ronald Reagan

  • Cleo
  • Sara

Rutherford Hayes

  • Siam

Theodore Roosevelt

  • Slippers
  • Tom Quartz

Woodrow Wilson

  • Mittens
  • Puffins

Final Thoughts

When you first bring your cat home you may already have a name in mind, or you may be stuck. It helps to choose a name that fits your cat’s appearance or personality and is easy to say. It may be helpful to even try a name out for a few days and see what sticks.

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