Nicknames for the Maine Coon: how 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 - how to call a pet. In this article you will find a selection of the most beautiful and unusual names for a Maine Coon cat.

For the Maine Coon should thank the state of Maine (only loved by the horror king Stephen King). It was his harsh climatic conditions that naturally influenced the formation of this breed. And the farmers of Maine, in turn, actively bred these cats because of their great hunting skills. At the moment, Maine Coon - the largest breed of cats in the world!

Despite the fact that many can not wait as soon as possible to give his newly-minted pet a nickname, experts recommend waiting, and for some time to watch the kitten. See what your pet has a character, perhaps it has some funny habits that distinguish it from all other cats. This can not only weed out some of the options (because someone does not want to call a jaunty kitten, for example, Sonya), but also choose the most apt 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 perceived best by cats);
3. in any case not offensive and not abusive nickname.

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

Many choose a name based on coat or eye color. This approach is classic. You should not limit yourself to such simple options as Chernysh, Snowball, Ryzhik. Next, selected funny options for various nicknames colors:

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

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

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

Another option is to reflect the properties of character. So, if your cat:

• calm, imposing - Lord, Baron, Prince, Mariks;
• the lazy one is Slippi, Emelya, Vorchun, Bayun;
• brisk - Ataman, Warrior, Chikki, Harlequin;
• shy - Tikhon, Tikhonya, Kid.

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

For serial lovers or movie lovers, the answer to finding a nickname is simple - the name of your favorite character! Examples of such nicknames:

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

Often the majestic nature of the Maine Coon makes them owners of the names given to them in honor of famous personalities:

• kings - Louis, Heinrich, Richard, Darius, Carl, Wilhelm, Friedrich, Vladimir, Edward, Igor;
• generals - Cesare, Zhuk (Zhukov), Napoleon, Alexander the Great, 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 Rambo, Balzac, Hugo, Shakespeare;
• artists - Michelangelo, Raphael, Van Gogh, Monet, Malevich, Rembrandt;
• heroes of the works - Faust, Jean Valjean, Bubastis, Don Juan, Don Quixote, Othello, Romeo, Ostap Bender, Aladdin.

Another popular theme for cat nicknames is the theme of space. You will often find such names as Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Sirius, Jupiter, Altair, Antares.

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

Maine Coon is difficult to be deprived of attention. These cats are very showy and memorable. And therefore, many owners are inclined to fanciful, pompous nicknames. There is nothing wrong with that, but do not forget to make sure that the nickname has a beautiful and simple abbreviation. In order not to face incidents, such as the owners of a Maine Coon named Antigonius.

Examples of such nicknames and their abbreviations:

• Asterix - Rick;
• Bonaparte - Bon Bon;
• Boniface - Ooh!
• Wilhelm - Bill, Will;
• Gabriel - Gabi;
• Daniel - Danny;
• Sigmund - Ziggy;
• Lancelot - Lance, Lotia;
• Leopold - Leo;
• Leonardo - Leo;
• Maximillian - Max;
• Nathaniel - Neith;
• Narcissus - Tsissi;
• Osiris - Ozi;
• Solomon - Monya;
• Theodore - Theo;
• Frederick - Freddie.

We offer nicknames borrowed from different countries and peoples.

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

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

• In a fashion recently began to include names in the style of the Vikings, with a Norwegian or Swedish origin. Interesting options for your Maine Coon can be:

• Imposing and impossibly important Maine-kun often suggests an idea about the East - he is a poured sultan! Why not name a kitten like this:

• Italian names are distinguished by their beauty and harmoniousness, therefore, the Maine Coonas are incredibly suitable. And they are great shrinking! Here are examples of Italian nicknames for your tailed pet:

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

Funny names on edible topics. Cats - lovers enjoy delicious. However, not always their nicknames are items from their own diet. Alas, some of these products are never destined to be tried. But this does not change the main thing - such products can become an excellent nickname!

Avocado, Watermelon, Almond (almond), Pineapple, Apricot, Banana, Eggplant, Barberry, Bacon, Bounty, Bublik, Grapes, Vermouth, Mulled Wine, Marshmallow, Iris, Yogurt, Kefir, Keksik, Korzhik, Cracker, Compote, Lemon, Leym , Ledok, Radish, Cake, Donut, Peach, Pelmen.

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

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

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

Interesting facts about Maine Coon, see below.