Maine Coons are one of the largest domestic cat breeds, with tufted ears, a long bushy tail and a shaggy coat. In orange, which breeders call red, they look like small lions. Fans often call them gentle giants, and many owners describe them as friendly and dog-like, though every cat is an individual.
A cat this impressive needs a name to match. Below are names inspired by Maine itself, names for giants and lions, Norse names, fluffy names and boy and girl picks, plus a few facts about the breed.
Orange Maine Coon facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| State cat | The Maine Coon is the official state cat of Maine. |
| Size | One of the largest domestic breeds. Males are usually larger than females. |
| Slow to grow | Maine Coons are known for maturing slowly and often keep filling out for several years. |
| Coat | Shaggy and water-resistant, longer on the belly and ruff, with a long bushy tail. |
| Ears | Large, often with lynx-like tufts at the tips. |
| Color name | Orange Maine Coons are registered as red, and pale ones as cream. Red tabby is very common. |
You may hear that Maine Coons descend from cats crossed with raccoons. That story is a myth: cats and raccoons cannot interbreed. The name probably comes from the bushy, ringed tail and the breed's Maine roots.
Maine-inspired names
A nod to the breed's home state: its towns, mountains, parks and food.
- AcadiaNeutral: Named for Acadia National Park in Maine, great for an orange Maine Coon.
- AugustaGirl: The capital of Maine, for an orange Maine Coon girl.
- PortlandNeutral: Maine's largest city.
- BangorBoy: A city in Maine, for an orange Maine Coon.
- KatahdinBoy: Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine.
- LobsterNeutral: Cooked lobsters turn orange-red, and Maine is famous for them.
- BlueberryNeutral: Maine is famous for its wild blueberries.
- Whoopie PieNeutral: The official state treat of Maine.
- MooseBoy: For a huge, gentle cat, and a nod to Maine's moose.
- LumberjackBoy: For a big, bearded-looking orange Maine Coon.
- Paul BunyanBoy: The giant lumberjack of American folklore.
- TimberBoy: Big, sturdy and outdoorsy.
Maine coast names
Lighthouses, rivers, bays and harbor towns from the breed's home state.
- PemaquidNeutral: Pemaquid Point is home to one of Maine's best-known lighthouses.
- PenobscotNeutral: A river and bay in Maine.
- KennebecNeutral: One of Maine's major rivers.
- CascoNeutral: Casco Bay, off the coast of Portland, Maine.
- CamdenBoy: A harbor town on the Maine coast.
- OgunquitNeutral: A Maine beach town with a fun name to say.
Lion names for orange Maine Coons
With that ruff and red coat, many orange Maine Coons look like lions.
- SimbaBoy: The golden lion king of Pride Rock, a fit for a regal orange tom.
- MufasaBoy: Simba's mighty father in The Lion King, great for a big floofy boy.
- AslanBoy: The great golden lion of C.S. Lewis's Narnia books.
- NalaGirl: Simba's best friend and queen in The Lion King.
- LeoBoy: Latin for "lion," a perfect fit for a regal orange cat.
- LeonBoy: A form of Leo meaning "lion."
- LionelBoy: A "little lion" name with an old-fashioned charm.
- LeonardoBoy: A longer lion name with Renaissance flair. Leo for short.
- Little LionNeutral: For a kitten who thinks they are king of the jungle.
- KingBoy: For the ruler of the house.
- SekhmetGirl: The lioness-headed Egyptian goddess of war.
Giant names for giant cats
For the cat who takes up the whole bed.
- HagridBoy: The gentle giant gamekeeper of Hogwarts.
- GoliathBoy: A giant name for a giant cat.
- TitanBoy: A giant from Greek mythology.
- AtlasBoy: The Titan who holds up the sky.
- HerculesBoy: The legendary strongman of Greek and Roman myth.
- KongBoy: For a giant orange cat who climbs everything.
- MammothBoy: Big, woolly and impressive.
- YetiBoy: A shaggy giant of the mountains.
- BigfootBoy: For a big, fluffy cat with big paws.
- SasquatchBoy: Large, hairy and rarely photographed well.
- GrizzlyBoy: A big, shaggy bear name.
- KodiakBoy: Named for the huge Kodiak bear.
- BearBoy: For a big, cuddly, fluffy cat.
- UrsaGirl: Latin for "bear," as in the constellation Ursa Major.
- RedwoodNeutral: A giant red tree for a giant red cat.
- SequoiaNeutral: One of the largest trees on Earth.
- TankBoy: For a solid, unstoppable cat.
- ChonkNeutral: For a big, round orange boy or girl.
- Big OrangeBoy: For a cat who is both.
- TinyNeutral: Best used on the biggest cat you have ever seen.
Norse names for orange Maine Coons
The Maine Coon is often compared with the Norwegian Forest Cat, and some origin stories link the two. Norse names suit both.
- BjornBoy: A Scandinavian name meaning "bear."
- LeifBoy: A Norse name, as in the explorer Leif Erikson.
- ThorBoy: The Norse god of thunder.
- FreyaGirl: The Norse goddess said to ride in a chariot pulled by cats.
- ValkyrieGirl: The warrior maidens of Norse mythology.
- VikingBoy: For a big, bold, shaggy cat.
- SunnivaGirl: A Scandinavian name usually translated as "sun gift."
- ZeusBoy: King of the Greek gods.
Fluffy names for orange Maine Coons
For the fluffiest of the fluffy.
- FloofNeutral: For an extra-fluffy orange cat.
- FluffNeutral: Short and soft.
- PuffballNeutral: Round and fluffy.
- FuzzballNeutral: All fuzz, all the time.
- ShaggyBoy: Scooby-Doo's shaggy best friend.
- MopNeutral: For a cat whose fur goes everywhere.
- ChewieBoy: Short for Chewbacca, for an extra-hairy cat.
- WookieeBoy: For a fluffy cat who makes strange noises.
- MuppetNeutral: For a fuzzy, goofy cat.
- EwokNeutral: The small, furry forest creatures of Star Wars.
- DandelionNeutral: A golden flower that turns into a fluffy puff.
- Sir FluffingtonBoy: A very distinguished title for a very fluffy cat.
- LoraxNeutral: Dr. Seuss's orange, mustached speaker for the trees.
- CrookshanksBoy: Hermione's big, bandy-legged ginger cat in the Harry Potter books.
Male orange Maine Coon names
Dignified and big names for orange Maine Coon toms.
- ArthurBoy: A kingly classic for a cat who rules the house.
- WinstonBoy: A stately, round-sounding classic for a big orange boy.
- DukeBoy: A noble title for a noble cat.
- BaronBoy: A grand title for a grand cat.
- MaximusBoy: Latin for "greatest."
- RufusBoy: From a Latin word meaning "red-haired."
- RustyBoy: A classic orange cat name for a rust-colored coat.
- CopperNeutral: A warm metallic name for a deep orange coat.
- JasperBoy: Shares its name with jasper, a gemstone often found in red and orange.
- HenryBoy: A timeless royal name for a dignified orange gentleman.
- ArchieBoy: Archie Andrews, the red-haired teen of Archie Comics.
- OliverBoy: The orange kitten hero of Disney's Oliver and Company.
- TheodoreBoy: A distinguished classic that shortens to Teddy or Theo.
- MurphyBoy: A popular Irish surname with a friendly, goofy feel.
- FergusBoy: A hearty old Irish name.
- FinneganBoy: A cheerful Irish surname that shortens to Finn.
- O'MalleyBoy: Thomas O'Malley, the smooth orange alley cat from The Aristocats.
- GarfieldBoy: The lasagna-loving, Monday-hating orange tabby created by Jim Davis in 1978.
- HobbesBoy: Calvin's stuffed (or very real) orange-and-black tiger in Calvin and Hobbes.
- ReynardBoy: The trickster fox of medieval European fables.
Female orange Maine Coon names
Regal and pretty names for orange Maine Coon girls.
- JosephineGirl: An elegant vintage name. Josie for short.
- EleanorGirl: A regal classic. Ellie or Nora for short.
- AdelaideGirl: A gracious vintage name.
- SaffronGirl: The precious golden-orange spice.
- MarigoldGirl: A bright orange flower.
- AmberGirl: Golden fossilized tree resin, glowing orange.
- AutumnGirl: The season of orange leaves.
- SiennaGirl: A reddish-brown earth pigment, named after the Italian city of Siena.
- ClementineGirl: A sweet citrus fruit and a charming vintage name.
- PennyGirl: Copper pennies, copper fur. A sweet classic.
- HoneyGirl: Golden and sweet, perfect for a light orange girl.
- MaeveGirl: The legendary warrior queen of Connacht.
- MeridaGirl: The wild red-haired archer princess from Disney Pixar's Brave.
- GinnyGirl: Ginny Weasley, the youngest Weasley and a fierce red-haired witch.
- OrlaGirl: From the Irish Orlaith, usually translated as "golden princess."
- RubyGirl: A red gemstone name for a rich, deep-colored girl.
- QueenGirl: For the true ruler of the house.
Tips for naming an orange Maine Coon kitten
A Maine Coon kitten looks like any other fluffy kitten for the first few months, but it will not stay small for long. A few tips:
- Name the adult, not the kitten. Pip and Peanut are adorable on a ten-week-old, but you will be living with a very large cat for many years.
- Or lean into the joke. Calling a giant Maine Coon Tiny or Peanut is a classic for a reason.
- Think about the ruff. Many orange Maine Coons grow a lion-like mane around the neck, which makes lion names a natural fit.
- Consider a breeder name. Pedigreed kittens often come with a long registered name. You can keep a short call name for everyday use.
Tips for naming your cat
- Keep it to one or two syllables for everyday use. A longer formal name is fine, but give it a short call name. "Sir Fluffington" becomes "Fluff" by week two anyway.
- Say it out loud ten times. If you feel silly yelling it across the yard or at the vet's front desk, keep looking.
- Avoid names that sound like commands. "Kit" and "sit," or "Bo" and "no," can blur together for a cat who is still learning.
- Watch your cat for a few days. Personality is often the best tiebreaker. A kitten who climbs the curtains may be a Blaze, not a Biscuit.
- Use the name often and pair it with good things. Say it at mealtime and during treats. A 2019 study in the journal Scientific Reports found that pet cats can tell their own name apart from similar-sounding words.
More names for big orange cats
Everything else tagged big in our database.
- AmurNeutral: Named for the Amur tiger, a very large tiger subspecies.
- CatbusNeutral: The grinning, many-legged cat bus from My Neighbor Totoro.
- ChonkyNeutral: A loving name for a hefty cat.
- CliffordBoy: Named for the big red dog, ideal for an orange cat who is just as big.
- DagdaBoy: The great father god of Irish mythology.
- DieselBoy: Powerful and loud.
- HippoNeutral: For a big, round gray and orange cat.
- KumaBoy: Japanese for "bear," great for a big fluffy cat.
- MeatballBoy: Round, beloved and a bit chunky.
- MeatloafBoy: For a big, loaf-shaped orange boy.
- Richard ParkerBoy: The Bengal tiger who shares a lifeboat with Pi in Life of Pi.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Maine-themed name for a Maine Coon?
Acadia, Augusta, Bangor, Katahdin, Penobscot, Pemaquid, Lobster and Whoopie Pie all nod to the state of Maine.
What is a good name for an orange Maine Coon?
Moose, Simba, Aslan, Hagrid, Acadia, Katahdin, Bjorn and Redwood are great orange Maine Coon names. They point to the breed's size, mane-like ruff or Maine roots.
What is a good female orange Maine Coon name?
Augusta, Saffron, Maeve, Merida, Clementine, Freya and Nala all suit an orange Maine Coon girl.
Is the Maine Coon part raccoon?
No. That is a popular myth. Cats and raccoons cannot interbreed. The name likely comes from the breed's bushy, ringed tail and its home state.
Are orange Maine Coons rare?
Orange (red) is a well-established Maine Coon color, and red tabbies are common. As with other cats, most orange Maine Coons are male.