Big Cat Names

Are you looking for naming ideas for a big cat? Focusing on names that evoke the majesty, strength, and grandeur of large cats would be ideal.

Imagine the power in a Maine Coon’s stride or a Siberian’s royal aura. Naming these giants is more than preference – it’s about capturing their spirit. Our guide on big cat names does just that, honoring their magnificence.

In this article, we explore names that fit your giant cat’s unique personality and stature. From mythic gods to natural wonders, we’ve got names that match your pet’s regal nature.

Read on to find that perfect name, one that truly captures your big cat’s glory.

Big Female Cat Names

This category features names that embody the grace and power of large female cats. Each name is selected to reflect their majestic and commanding presence:

• Amazonia (Named after legendary female warriors; strength and independence)
• Andromeda (Greek mythological princess; beauty and resilience)
• Artemis (Greek hunt and wilderness goddess; strength and protectiveness)
• Athena (Goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology; intelligence and strategy)
• Aurora (Roman dawn goddess; new beginnings and splendor)
• Boudicca (Warrior queen; courage and leadership)
• Calypso (Greek mythological nymph; enchanting beauty and spirit)
• Chimera (Mythical creature; lion, goat, snake; formidable presence)
• Cleopatra (Last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt; intelligence and allure)
• Dakota (Native American origin; “friendly”, kinship and strength)
• Elektra (Greek mythology; Agamemnon’s daughter; determination and power)
• Empress (Female monarch; dignity, authority, sovereignty)
• Freya (Norse goddess of love, beauty, war; multifaceted strength)
• Gaia (Greek Earth personification; life and nurturing)
• Hera (Queen of Greek gods; regal power)
• Himalaya (After mountain range; grandeur and resilience)
• Jovita (Jove-derived; strength and triumph)
• Kali (Hindu goddess; ferocity, empowerment, transformation)
• Maia (Greek Hermes’ mother; growth and nurturing)
• Medusa (Greek mythology; petrifying gaze; allure and mystery)
• Nefertiti (Egyptian queen; beauty and power)
• Oceana (Oceanus-derived; vastness and mystery)
• Pandora (First Greek mythological woman; curiosity and change)
• Rhea (Greek Titaness; mother of gods; maternal strength)
• Sierra (Mountain range; majesty and rugged beauty)
• Terra (Latin for Earth; grounding and reliability)
• Ursula (Latin “little bear”; strength and fierceness)
• Valkyrie (Norse mythology; warrior spirit)
• Xena (“Warrior Princess” from TV series; boldness and combativeness)

Check our Female Cat Names guide for a variety of additional choices.

Big Male Cat Names

Names in this category are chosen for their strong and bold resonance, fitting for large male cats. They draw inspiration from legendary heroes, powerful deities, and symbols of strength. Ideal for the king of your household, these names exude authority and robustness:

• Alexander (Historical conqueror; leadership and strength)
• Apollo (Greek god of the sun and arts; beauty and power)
• Balthazar (One of the Magi; wisdom and distinction)
• Baron (Title of nobility; authority and respect)
• Behemoth (Biblical creature; immense size and power)
• Boulder (Large rock; strength and steadfastness)
• Brutus (Historical Roman figure; strength and complexity)
• Caesar (Roman ruler; power and authority)
• Colossus (Statue of immense size; grandeur and strength)
• Conan (Literary hero; strength and adventure)
• Conqueror (One who overcomes; dominance and victory)
• Draco (Latin for dragon; mystique and power)
• Dragon (Mythical creature; strength and wisdom)
• Duke (Noble title; leadership and nobility)
• Emperor (Supreme monarch; power and command)
• Giant (Being of enormous size; strength and might)
• Gladiator (Ancient Roman fighter; bravery and combat prowess)
• Goliath (Biblical giant; immense size and strength)
• Gulliver (Literary traveler; curiosity and resilience)
• Hades (Greek god of the underworld; mystery and power)
• Hannibal (Historical military commander; strategic acumen and strength)
• Hercules (Greek hero; strength and valor)
• King (Highest-ranking monarch; sovereignty and power)
• Loki (Norse god; trickster, cunning and complexity)
• Magnus (Latin for great; magnitude and grandeur)
• Mammoth (Prehistoric animal; size and strength)
• Maximus (Latin for greatest; strength and superiority)
• Merlin (Legendary wizard; wisdom and magical power)
• Monarch (Sovereign ruler; power and leadership)
• Neptune (Roman sea god; strength and command)
• Orion (Greek hunter constellation; hunting prowess and strength)
• Poseidon (Greek sea god; power and dominance)
• Saturn (Roman god of agriculture; dominion and wealth)
• Tarzan (Literary jungle hero; wildness and strength)
• Titan (Greek mythology giants; immense strength and power)
• Zeus (Chief Greek god; power and authority)

Find out further naming possibilities in our Male Cat Names guide.

Cool Big Cat Names

Explore a selection of names that are both trendy and fitting for impressive big cats. These names are a blend of modern coolness and timeless strength:

• Avalanche
• Bandit
• Beast
• Blaze
• Canyon
• Comet
• Cosmos
• Everest
• Fiji
• Galaxy
• Gigas (Greek for ‘giant’; immense size and strength)
• Gobi
• Infinity
• Magnum
• Majesty
• Maverick
• Nitro (Short for nitroglycerin)
• Ocean
• Odyssey
• Phoenix
• Quantum
• Rambo
• Rex (Latin for ‘king’)
• Rio
• Rocky
• Storm
• Thunder
• Thunderbolt
• Tsunami
• Turbo
• Viking
• Vortex
• Vulcan
• Xeno
• Yeti
• Zenith

Unique Big Cat Names

Names in this section stand out for their distinctiveness. Ideal for giant cats with unique personalities:

• Achilles (Greek hero of the Trojan War; famed warrior)
• Ajax (Greek mythological hero; strength and courage)
• Alaric (Gothic king who sacked Rome; leadership and power)
• Ares (Greek god of war; embodiment of aggression and battle)
• Armageddon (Biblical end-of-the-world battle; apocalyptic and mighty)
• Atlas (Titan holding the heavens; strength and endurance)
• Atticus (Roman literary figure; intelligence and morality)
• Attila (Hun leader known as the ‘Scourge of God’; fierce and powerful)
• Balrog (Fictional demon from Tolkien’s works; terrifying and powerful)
• Cerberus (Three-headed dog guarding Hades; fierce and protective)
• Excalibur (King Arthur’s legendary sword; power and nobility)
• Griffin (Mythical creature with lion’s body, eagle’s head; majesty and strength)
• Helios (Greek sun god; radiance and power)
• Hyperion (Titan of light in Greek mythology; brightness and watchfulness)
• Juggernaut (Unstoppable force; overwhelming power and momentum)
• Kraken (Mythical sea monster; fearsome and enormous)
• Leonidas (Spartan king; bravery and heroism)
• Leviathan (Biblical sea monster; immense size and power)
• Odin (Chief Norse god; wisdom, war, and magic)
• Olympus (Home of the Greek gods; grandeur and supremacy)
• Osiris (Egyptian god of the afterlife; resurrection and judgment)
• Paladin (Charismatic warrior of noble cause; valor and chivalry)
• Pegasus (Mythical winged horse; freedom and grace)
• Pharaoh (Ancient Egyptian ruler; authority and power)
• Ragnarok (Norse apocalypse; end and rebirth)
• Saladin (Muslim leader and sultan; strategic brilliance and nobility)
• Samson (Biblical figure with immense strength; power and tragedy)
• Sauron (Antagonist in Tolkien’s works; power and malice)
• Sirius (Brightest star; brilliance and prominence)
• Spartacus (Thracian gladiator and rebel leader; defiance and strength)
• Sultan (Muslim sovereign; authority and power)
• Thor (Norse god of thunder; strength and protection)
• Valhalla (Norse afterlife hall for warriors; honor and glory)
• Vanguard (Leading position in an army or movement; pioneering and leading)
• Wendigo (Mythical creature in Algonquian lore; horror and insatiability)
• Wolfgang (Germanic name; ‘wolf path’, strength and tenacity)
• Xerxes (Persian king; power and wealth)

Funny Names for Big Cats

Embrace the lighter side with names that add a touch of humor to your big cat’s persona. This category includes playful and whimsical names that are sure to bring a smile and a bit of irony to naming your large cat:

• Baloo (Character from ‘The Jungle Book’)
• Banjo
• Bear
• Bigfoot
• Bubba
• Buddha
• Chunk
• Godzilla
• Gordo (Spanish for ‘fat’)
• Hulk
• Jello
• Jumbo
• Kaboom (Onomatopoeia for an explosion)
• King Kong
• Kong
• Meatball
• Monster
• Ogre
• Pudge
• Purrzilla
• Quack
• Shaq (Famous basketball player)
• Tank
• Titanic
• Yeti

Contradictory Diminutive Names for Large Cats

Names in this category amusingly contrast with the grandeur and size of large cats. These diminutive and cute names offer a humorous twist, perfect for large cats with a gentle or playful nature:

• Ant
• Atom
• Bitty
• Elf
• Flea
• Littlebit
• Micro
• Microbe
• Midget
• Minnie
• Mite
• Morsel
• Munchkin
• Nibble
• Nugget
• Peanut
• Peewee
• Pipsqueak
• Pixie
• Runt
• Shorty
• Shrimp
• Smalls
• Smidge
• Snippet
• Speck
• Squirt
• Teenie
• Teensy
• Teeny
• Thimble
• Tiny
• Titch
• Weeny
• Whisker