A 25-pound cat with ear tufts and a majestic mane deserves a name that matches their presence. Here are 200+ ideas organized by theme, plus naming advice from someone who's named a lot of extraordinary cats.
Regal & Royal Names
Maine Coons carry themselves like royalty. Lean into it.
Males: Augustus, Baron, Constantine, Duke, Emperor, Ferdinand, Gatsby, Hamilton, Ivan, Jupiter, Kingston, Leonardo, Maximilian, Napoleon, Orion, Prince, Remington, Sterling, Theodore, Wellington
Females: Anastasia, Beatrice, Cleopatra, Duchess, Eleanor, Francesca, Genevieve, Helena, Isabella, Josephine, Katarina, Louisa, Marguerite, Natasha, Ophelia, Penelope, Regina, Seraphina, Theodora, Victoria
Mythology & Legend
Their size and presence evoke ancient myths.
Males: Apollo, Atlas, Balthazar, Cerberus, Dionysus, Fenrir, Goliath, Hercules, Icarus, Khan, Loki, Mars, Neptune, Odin, Perseus, Ragnar, Spartacus, Thor, Ulysses, Zeus
Females: Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Calypso, Cassandra, Diana, Freya, Gaia, Hera, Isis, Juno, Luna, Minerva, Nyx, Pandora, Persephone, Rhea, Selene, Titania, Venus
Nature & Wilderness
Maine Coons evolved in the wild forests of New England.
Any gender: Aspen, Bear, Birch, Cedar, Cypress, Ember, Fern, Frost, Glacier, Harbor, Jasper, Kodiak, Lotus, Maple, Nova, Oakley, Pine, River, Sage, Storm, Summit, Thunder, Timber, Willow, Winter
Food-Inspired (Don't Judge)
Some of the best cat names come from the kitchen.
Any gender: Biscuit, Butterscotch, Chai, Cinnamon, Clover, Cookie, Ginger, Honey, Mochi, Mocha, Nutmeg, Olive, Peaches, Pepper, Pumpkin, Saffron, Truffle, Toffee, Waffles
Funny & Ironic
A 20-pound cat named "Tiny" is objectively hilarious.
Any gender: Bigfoot, Chonk, Fluffernutter, Goose, Gremlin, Meatball, Moose, Nugget, Pancake, Pickle, Sir Fluffington, Spaghetti, Tater Tot, The Lorax, Tiny, Toaster, Yeti
What We Named Ours (And Why)
Euro — short for European, reflecting his imported bloodline and the breeding tradition he represents. Also because "Euro" just sounds like a 27-pound king.
Coco — after Coco Chanel. She carries herself with that same confident, effortless elegance. Also she's brown, and we're not above the obvious.
Libra — born under the Libra sign. She's balanced, harmonious, and brings peace to every room. The name fit from day one.
Angel — because she is one. White coat, serene temperament, the kind of cat who makes you believe cats are actually divine creatures.
Eddie — because sometimes a magnificent cat just needs a regular name. It suits him perfectly.
The best cat name is the one that makes you smile every time you say it. It doesn't need to be clever — it just needs to feel right.
Naming Tips
Practical Naming Advice
- Wait a few days after bringing your kitten home — their personality will suggest the right name
- 1–2 syllable names are easiest for the cat to recognize
- Names ending in a high-pitched sound (ee, ah) get more response from cats
- Avoid names that sound like commands you'll use ("Kit" sounds like "sit")
- Test it: say the name out loud 50 times. Still like it? You're good.