A Maine Coon can carry a wonderfully grand name, but a quiet, cosy one can be just as fitting. These forty ideas are starting points rather than predictions about temperament. Choose something you enjoy saying in everyday life, not only something that looks impressive on a label.
For a woodland feeling
- Rowan
- Willow
- Oakley
- Fern
- Alder
- Hazel
- Moss
- Birch
- Clover
- Juniper
For a cosy companion
- Crumpet
- Marmalade
- Pudding
- Truffle
- Toffee
- Bramble
- Nutmeg
- Biscuit
- Maple
- Cocoa
For a rather grand presence
- Wellington
- Duchess
- Winston
- Countess
- Reginald
- Queenie
- Montgomery
- Ophelia
- Percival
- Arabella
For storybook character
- Merlin
- Lyra
- Atlas
- Juno
- Oberon
- Freya
- Orion
- Selkie
- Fable
- Rune
Make a shortlist you can live with
Say your favourites aloud and try their likely everyday nicknames. Check that everyone in the household is comfortable using the choice. If you are adopting an adult cat with an established name, there is no need to change it simply to make it sound more like a breed name. Keep formal records consistent if you do choose a new one.
If woodland names caught your eye, explore The Woodland Den as a bespoke design reference. Choose furniture by your cat's actual dimensions and habits, however grand their new name may be.
