Leo
male/LEE-oh/
Lion — brave and regal; the perfect name for a bold little cat.
Maine Coons are known for being gentle giant, sociable, playful, majestic. The best names for this breed tend to be regal, wild, or lion-like. Here are top picks — each with its meaning.
/LEE-oh/
Lion — brave and regal; the perfect name for a bold little cat.
/LOO-na/
Moon — the #1 name for black cats in 2025 (per Rover); luminous against a dark coat.
📚 Rover 2025 — top black cat name
/BEL-uh/
Beautiful — a timeless, sweet name that's topped cat name charts for years.
/MY-loh/
Soldier or merciful — friendly and easy to love; a perennial favorite.
📚 The Adventures of Milo and Otis
/MID-nite/
The middle of the night — deep, dark, and magical; perfect for a cat as black as the midnight sky.
/SIM-buh/
Lion — the brave young hero of The Lion King.
📚 The Lion King — Simba
/NAH-luh/
Successful, beloved — Simba's fierce and loyal companion.
📚 The Lion King — Nala
/SIM-buh/
Lion — the golden-orange hero of The Lion King.
📚 The Lion King — Simba
Maine Coons are gentle giant, sociable, playful, majestic, so names that are regal, wild, or lion-like tend to suit them well. Popular picks include Leo, Luna, Simba, and more above.
Pick a name that matches your Maine Coon's personality — gentle giant, sociable, playful, majestic. Short, two-syllable names are easiest for pets to recognize. Try our cat name generator for instant ideas.