How to name a Maine Coon cat?

Maine Coon is one of the oldest cat breeds in the world and has an unusual origin. Their name is associated with the state of Maine (USA), where they appeared. This breed is very well adapted to the harsh winter conditions and is considered the descendant of Norwegian cats.

The character of Maine Coons in most cases is quite good-natured and friendly. The breed has unusual behavior compared to other cats. Cats are unselfish, love companionship and attention. Maine Coons do not avoid the company and other animals - because of their large size, the cat can behave on a par even with dogs. Maine Coons usually live in groups, and a pleasant company is the best environment for them.

Small domestic rodents, mice and hamsters, birds and fish are best kept away from the cat. You can wake the hunter in her. Maine Coon's love of hunting is fixed at the genetic level. This, by the way, can be a big plus if you need an agile, but at the same time graceful and showy cat.

Maine Coons love to play. They are patient with small children, for which they received the nickname of nursing cats. The cat loves movement and is very active, she is constantly looking for something to do. Therefore, experts recommend playing with it for at least half an hour a day. Maine Coon does not tolerate loneliness, but also unobtrusive, although with a caring person he will constantly be near and meet after work. In this case, the cat does not mind to sit next to the owner, whether he is on the bed, at the table, on the couch or in an armchair.

But here in your house such a kid is running around the apartment, and the duties of the "educator" are shifted to you. What should you call it? When choosing a nickname, many owners are guided by the following.

• Color... It is known that these cats can have different patterns and colors, for example, smoky, cream, tortoiseshell, and even Siamese. Most Maine Coons are brown.
• Behavior... When the Maine Coon cat is cold, it wraps its body with a fluffy tail. Then, if the kitten does this often, the kitten can be called Bun or Donkey, which is also fine if it is very fluffy.
• Funny cases... Do not be afraid to call the Maine Coon by a nickname associated with water, if you suddenly discover a cat's love for swimming. As strange as it may sound, these cats love water. Their coat is quite thick and water-repellent.
• Names with meaning. Names like Sonya or Murka speak for themselves. Some owners are specifically looking for names that match the meaning of the pet. For example, the name Miya, which is similar to the cat's "meow", means "stubborn, rebellious." It is of Scandinavian origin, you can also pay attention to this if you know which country the origin of the kitten is associated with.
• Names of mother-cats or cats of friends or relatives. Many people choose a name for a kitten after consulting with other people who have cats. This is also an option, since it is the most common.

Beautiful nicknames for girls

• Angela, Angie, Angelica, Athena, Agnes, Amelie, Agnes, Adeline, Aurora, Anabella, Amelia, Astra, Aphrodite, Ariel, Ayumi, Akira, Adele.
• Broochka, Bagheera, Belle, Beatrice, Brittany, Barsi, Beatrice.
• Vicky, Cherry, Vasilisa, Venus, Vivien, Verona, Virgie, Wendy, Vitaminka.
• Hera, Gerda, Guinea, Grace, Goldie, Galaxy, Gretta, Galatea, Gella, Grace (grace), Galadriel, Galaxia, Hermione, Duchess, Gray.
• Jessica, Jane, Dushka, Dina, Duffy, Jessie, Julie, Diana, Danae, Melka, Dolores.
• Christmas tree, Eve, Blackberry, Efimia, Evelina.
• Pearl, Juliet (Juliet), Julia (Julia), Jasmine, Zhmurka, Jeanette, Joli, Josette, Jozen.
• Bunny, Zaya, Star, Zara, Zafira, Cinderella.
• Isabella, Isolde, Isabelle, Evie, Ingrid, July, Irma, Illyana, Indira.
• Kunya, Kasandra, Kira, Droplet, Kylie, Kiwi, Kiara, Cleo, Kessie, Christie, Cleopatra, Karmen, Princess, Katherine.
• Leela, Lyuska, Linda, Lily, Lucy, Luna, Sweetheart, Lilith, Lime, Lola, Lana, Lilia, Lada, Lilya, Laura, Lusik.
• Meini, Muska, Musya, Marusya, Masya, Murka, Monica, Madonna, Milka, Mint, Melissa, Moore, Milan, Muse, Mia, Mila, Mei-Mei, Mao.
• Nyusha, Nika, Navi, Knox (goddess of the night), Nancy, Nora, Nefertiti, Nadine, Nelly, Naomi, Nyuta, Nuri, Neilin.
• Olivia, Olympia, Odyssey, Ophelia, Orinoco, Oladushka, Octavia.
• Fluffy, Donut, Pyshechka, Pusya, Ponochka, Puffy, Panther, Pandora, Fluffy, Perseus, Persia, Penka, Patricia, Pushilda, Pinky.
• Ryushka, Rosa, Raina, Raisel, Riya, Rhea, Rey, Raisa, Rika, Rebecca, Riana, Rada, Rachel, Rochelle, Ritsuka, Ryuri, Rina.
• Snowflake, Sally, Sonya, Sophie, Sonechka, Stella, Sabrina, Seraphima, Sylvia, Susie, Celestia, Sakura, Sunny, Sunny, Selena, Sayuri.
• Cloud, Teila, Taya, Taisiya, Tracy, Thor, Tory, Tigran, Theon.
• Una, Ulya, Umka, Uri, Usel, Uslada, Ulana, Ursula, Ulrika, Ulm.
• Fenichka, Bean, Frida, Fanta, Fury, Feona, Fisa, Faisa, Fiona, Fluffy, Florence, Fixie, Fanny, Fairy, Freya, Francesca, Feonora, Felicia, Flora, Felicita.
• Happy, Holly, Hannah, Chloe, Hilda.
• Tsapa, Scratch, Cera, Cyana, Tsunami, Cercea, Caesaria, Celona, ​​Caesa.
• Cherry, Blueberry, Chelsea, Chica, Chidori, Chukki, Chayoka, Chainka.
• Chanel, Sharon, Sheila, Sherry, Charlotte, Bobbin, Shagane, Shel.
• Alice, Elsa, Elina, Electra, Emilia, Envy, Elya, Amy, Emily.
• Yuki (from Japanese - snow), Yula, Yunita, Yumi, Yuta, Yugi, Justina, Juno, Eugene, Yunika.
• Yanessa, Yanita, Yarika, Yafa, Yassi, Yarisha, Yato.

A funny and unusual name can come from the name of your favorite actor or character. It can be Galandriel, Arwen or Tauriel from The Hobbit, Chanel in honor of the famous French fashion designer or Audrey, as a famous actress. One of the most famous Maine Coons is Mrs. Norris, one of the three cats who played in the "Harry Potter" movie. Sometimes a name can suddenly come to mind after much thought, and sometimes in the very first minutes.

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