Last Updated: 8 months ago
If you’re a proud owner or soon-to-be owner of a magnificent big cat, you understand the importance of finding the perfect name that captures their majestic essence.
If you’re looking for the best names for large cats like the Maine Coon or Ocicat, we’ve got you covered!
We’ll explore a wide range of big cat names and help you find the ideal name that will resonate with your extraordinary feline friend.
Below, you’ll find fantastic ideas inspired by everything from history, movies, and the wild kingdom.
We’ve even come up with clever names based on really huge geographical features and cities!
What qualifies as a Large cat?
Before we dive into the best names for big cats, we should probably clarify what we mean by “large.”
The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes 71 cat breeds, while the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) recognizes 42 breeds of cats.
Large cats are normally ones who are large-boned and/or weigh 14 pounds or more.
Examples of large cat breeds include Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Ocicat, Bengal, Ragdoll and Turkish Van.
Ready to check out some names for them? Let’s start with a complete list of all the big cat names for males and females.
Big Cat Names For Males
- Alessandro
- Ari
- Aslan
- Bacon
- Beast
- Bison
- Bustopher
- Caspian
- Cheshire
- Clawhauser
- Colossus
- Crokshanks
- Denver
- Everest
- Fargo
- Fat Louie
- Garfield
- Goliath
- Gotthard
- Grant
- Greenland
- Hoover
- Hobbes
- Jumbo
- Khan
- Kong
- Kovu
- Kronos
- Leonidas
- Marshmallow
- Maximus
- Milan
- Morris the Cat
- Mr. Tinkles
- Ninja
- Orangey
- Panda
- Panther
- Phoenix
- Romeo
- Samson
- Scat Cat
- Shere Khan
- Simba
- Snowbell
- Spartacus
- Stimpy
- Tank
- Thanos
- Thor
- Tigger
- Titan
- Tony the Tiger
- Windsor
- Wookie
It’s hard to choose a favorite among these male large cat names!
If your male cat is known as the Don Juan among cats in the neighborhood, maybe you could call him Romeo.
On the other hand, if you like Italian names, Alessandro is a mighty name! It means defender of mankind in Italian.
Our personal favorite has to be Wookie, though! It’s a great name for Star Wars fans!
Big Cat Names For Females
- Abraxia
- Alaska
- Amazonia
- Amba
- Annapurna
- Babban
- Baltimore
- Bertha
- Cassiopeia
- Cheyenne
- China
- Choupette
- Clarabelle
- Crookshanks
- Denali
- Duchess
- Fluffy
- Fudge
- Giza
- Grizabella
- Kiara
- Kodiak
- Louvre
- Luna
- Mara
- Mare
- Marge
- Minnie
- Miss Piggy
- Muffin
- Mrs. T
- Nala
- Nessie
- Pumpkin
- Pusheen
- Queenie
- Sahara
- Sassy
- Sequoia
- Sita
- Tigress
- Tsunami
- Vanderbilt
- Velikia
- Venetian
There are some great female names for large cats there! My favorite has to be Nessie because I love the Loch Ness Monster myth.
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, Crookshanks is a great idea, though!
We also love the names that mean large in different languages!
Wrap-Up
Choosing the perfect name for your beloved big cat companion is an exciting endeavor.
Embrace the adventure of finding the ideal name for your big cat, and embark on a journey filled with love, companionship, and the perfect combination of letters that captures the essence of your extraordinary feline companion.
With so many fantastic big cat names inspired by everything from history and literature to geography, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one for your new kitty!
Tell us below, what are your favorite names for large cats?
Deanna is a passionate cat lover and freelance writer. She lives with her Chi dog and a ragdoll cat. When she’s not writing, Deanna loves listening to country music or watching Dancing With The Stars.
