You have a new furry sidekick and best of all, it’s a magnificent Maine Coon. Now is the time to find a name for your extraordinary new feline, and the last thing you want is to choose a boring name for your spectacular and unique new family member. So where can you find some really exotic Maine Coon names?
You could name your Maine coon after strong Norse gods, goddesses, and warriors or mythological deities that represent water (which Maine Coons love). You can name your Maine Coon by their particular coat color—or go way out and give them a cosmic moniker.
There is something about names of myth and history that elevate your cat from the realm of the ordinary. We have searched far and wide to guarantee you won’t find many of these names on popular sites. Here are some mystical, whimsical, and cosmic choices for your new Maine Coon.
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1. Striking Viking Names
Most Maine Coon lovers have heard the tales of the mighty Vikings bringing the first ancestors of the breed to the shores of Maine. Many parallels between the Norwegian Forest cat lend credence to the idea that our modern Maine Coons descended from the cats aboard the Viking vessels to the Americas.
In a nod to your Maine Coons Viking mythology, here are some great name choices:
| Viking Warrior Names for Your Male Maine Coon | About |
|---|---|
| Erik the Red | Norse explorer and warrior |
| Sven Forkbeard | Warrior king of Denmark and Norway |
| Rollo | Viking Count of Rouen |
| Eric Bloodaxe | Norwegian king and fierce warrior |
| Gundered | Viking warlord |
| Rorik | Danish Viking chieftain |
| Freygeir | Viking chieftain |
| Gunrod | Viking warlord |
| Svenalt | Varngian warlord |
| Thorkell The Tall | Chieftain of the Jomsviking order |
| Ushkuynik | Novgorodian pirate |
| Hastein | Viking chieftain |
| Norse God Names for Boy Maine Coons | About |
|---|---|
| Thor | The hammer-wielding god of thunder |
| Odin | War, poetry, and knowledge |
| Balder | Kindness and light |
| Loki | Trickster god |
| Njord | God of the wind and sea |
| Vidar | Forest god |
| Norse Goddesses for Girl Maine Coon | Goddess Role/Function |
|---|---|
| Freyja | Fertility |
| Ēostre | Spring |
| Lofn | Forbidden love |
| Iðunn | Youth |
| Jörð | Earth |
| Sigyn | Fidelity |
| Sunna | Sun |
| Nanna | Peace, Joy |
| Frigg | Motherhood, marriage, and family |
2. Spirit of Water: Some Unusual Water Deity Names
Maine Coons are known for their love of water, as well as their unusual seafaring natures. The Coon’s ancestors likely traveled by sea and interbred with the short-haired domestic cats. New England seamen probably carried Angora-type cats as part of their crew, or the Vikings may have ferried over their local longhairs.
So, in homage to the Maine coons love of water, here are some exotic names of water spirits, gods and goddesses for you to choose:
| Female Maine Coon Water Goddess Names | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|
| Acionna | A Gauilsh water goddess |
| Belisama | Celtic goddess of lakes and rivers, and fire |
| Damona | A Celtic water goddess |
| Maguayan | Bisain, goddess of the winds of the sea |
| Nāmaka | Hawaiian sea goddess |
| Narmada | Hindu river goddess, daughter of Shiva |
| Nephthys | The Egyptian goddess of rivers, death, mourning, the dead, and night |
| Shuimu | Chinese Taoist goddess of the water |
| Sirinan | Filipino spirit of the river |
| Susanoo | The Japanese Shito deity of storms and sea |
| Danu | Irish river goddess |
| Dynamene | Greek sea nymph with power over ocean waves. |
| Ceto | Greek mythological sea monster and sea goddess |
| Galene | Greek goddess of calm seas |
| Tiamat | Mesopotamian goddess of salt water and chaos |
| Male Maine Coon Sea Gods | Origin |
|---|---|
| Rongomai | A Maori god of whales |
| Tangaroa | Maori god of the sea and tides |
| Bulan | The Filipino god, whose tears became the rivers and seas |
| Atlahu | Mexican god of water |
| Ahti | Finnish god of the depths |
| Lara | Mythological Brazilian guardian of water |
| Tupã | Brazilian god of the thunder and storms |
| Aegaeon | The Greek god of violent sea storms |
| Mohan | A mischievous Incan deity associated with water |
| Enki | Mesopotamian god of water |
| Sirsir | Mesopotamian god of sailors |
Other fun mythological water spirit names for your Main Coons:
- Kelpie: Celtic water horse, spirit of water (M and F)
- Nuggle: Water spirit from Shetland (M)
- Nixie: Germanic shape-shifting water spirit (F)
Or some mariner names for boys:
- Skipper
- Admiral
- Swabby
- Bosun
- Ahab
- Bligh
- Sinbad
- Barbarossa (Redbeard, a pirate)
- Nelson
- Drake
Some ferocious female pirates:
- Anne Bonny
- Ching Shi
- Jocotte Delahaye
3. XXL: Some Big Names
Maine Coons are one of the largest cat breeds in the world and stand head and shoulders over the typical domestic cat. Their nickname Friendly Giants, suits them well, so here are some giants from mythology to make your Maine Coon unique:
| Male Maine Coon: Giants from Myth and Folklore | About |
|---|---|
| Balor | A giant from Irish mythology |
| Fanfeng | A giant from Chinese mythology |
| Blunderbore | A giant from Cornish folklore |
| Cormoran | Also from Cornish folklore, the giant slayed by Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk |
| Galehaut | A half-giant from Arthurian legend |
| Thunderel | Giant of Cornwall |
| Fasolt | A Germanic giant |
| Damysus | A giant from Greek mythology |
| Pallas | As above |
| Picolous | As above |
| Talos | A giant made of brass in ancient Greece |
| Great Female Mythological Warriors | Origin |
|---|---|
| Ching Shi | Chinese pirate warrior woman |
| Muirisc | Irish warrior and princess |
| Nzinga | Angolan warrior woman |
| Kahina | A Berber religious and military leader |
| Sekhmet | Egyptian warrior goddess depicted as a lioness |
| Sarraounia | Hauran warrior priestess of the Hausa |
| Lozen | Chihenna warrior of the Chiricahua Apache tribe |
| Calamity Jane | Old West scout and crack-shot |
| Khutulun | Mongol princess, wrestler, and skilled warrior |
| Boudica | Celtic warrior queen |
| Atalanta | Greek mythological huntress and warrior |
| Bellona | Roman goddess of war |
| Kali | The Hindu goddess of war, and power |
4. Hemingway Cats
Hemingway was undoubtedly one of the most charismatic cat lovers. He received a gift from a fellow sailor of a polydactyl (six-toed) cat, who was blandly named Snow White. This creature so won over his heart that he eventually had a house full of Maine Coons. Perhaps these famous kitty names will suit your Maine Coon?
| Hemingway’s Maine Coon’s Names |
|---|
| Feather Puss |
| Princess Six-Toes |
| Clark Gable |
| Furhouse |
| Christobel |
| Good Will |
| Uncle Wolfer |
| Princessa |
| Spendthrift (Spendy) |
| Littless kitty |
| Thruster |
| Boise |
5. Color Coded Names
| Black Maine Coon Boy Names | Black Maine Coon Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Salem | Ophelia |
| Kalamata | Luna |
| Sirius | Wednesday |
| Cosmo | Morticia |
| Liquorice | Cinder |
| Raven | Isis |
| Echo | Nova |
| Ash | Jinx |
| Pepper | Sabrina |
| Noir | Nyx |
| Red Maine Coon Male Names | Red Maine Coon Female Names |
|---|---|
| Nemo | Sangria |
| Enzo | Merlot |
| Archie | Poppy |
| Weasely | Coral |
| Prince Harry | Scarlett |
| Tabasco | Cayenne |
| Chianti | Paprika |
| Becker | Saffron |
| Nero | Brigid |
| Chuck Norris | Magdalene |
| Ramses II | Pumpkin |
| Vincent (Van Gogh) | Apricot |
| Tabby Maine Coon Names Male | Tabby Maine Coon Names Female |
|---|---|
| Bandicoot | Autumn |
| Bandit | Willow |
| Twig | Paisley |
| Woody | Sparrow |
| Cedar | Pepper |
| Milo | Hershey |
| Bagheera | Coco |
| Biscuit | Penny |
| Mackerel | Persimmon |
| Gingham | Turtledove |
| Tortoiseshell Maine Coon Boy Names | Tortie Maine Coon Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Picasso | Dapple |
| Braque | Zipper |
| Jasper | Batik |
| Motley | Dottie |
| Harlequin | Medley |
| Jigsaw | Melánge |
| Pixel | Olio |
| Pennywise | Russet |
| White Maine Coon Boy Names | White Maine Coon Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Gandalf | Halo |
| Klaus | Moon |
| Boo | Alaska |
| Ghost | Tic-tac |
| Aspen | Pearl |
| Shiro (Japanese for white) | Jasmine |
| Yeti | Vanilla |
| Polar | Névé (French for snow) |
| Blizzard | Galadriel (Royal Lady Elf, Lord of the Rings) |
6. Maines From Space
| Cosmic Maine Coon Boy Names | Cosmic Maine Coon Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Quark | Orion |
| Quasar | Alya (Arabic for high born) |
| Nova | Callisto (Latin for most beautiful) |
| Bohr | Cassiopeia |
| Hawkings | Amalthea |
| Sputnik | Aurora (Latin for dawn) |
| Einstein | Elara |
| Jupiter | Io |
| Aries | Pandora |
| Comet | Ursa (Latin for little bear) |
| Oberon | Titania |
| Thalassa | Electra |
| Deneb (Arabic for tail) | Venus |
Closing Thoughts
There is something special about this water-loving and gentle breed that deserves a name that sets them apart. I hope you found the perfect fit for your furry giant (or giant-to-be). Remember, there is nothing wrong with making up an entirely new name—just be sure to spend time with your kitty. Chances are your Maine Coon will choose their own name in time.
