Large Cat Names, 75 Unique Ideas for Girl and Boy Kitties

Large Cat Names for Big Breeds

Cat lovers of all stripes appreciate the many similarities in behavior between the big jungle cats and their little domesticated cousins. Those of us who appreciate the cat’s wildness, in contrast to our civilized households, may also seek a bigger breed of the species. Perhaps a cat breed whose size and markings emulate the big cats of the jungle. If you have selected an supersized breed of cat to rule your kingdom, here are some large cat names for your consideration.

Who Are The Large Cat Breeds

Domesticated cat breeds range in size from the smallest, the Singapura, at 4-6 pounds, up to the largest cat breed, the Siberian Forest Cat, topping out at an impressive 26 pounds. The largest cats, by weight, on this list, vary in temperament significantly on the domesticated vs. wildness scale.

Choose your breed carefully depending on your desires. Do you want a large, playful cuddle bug or are you seeking to share your household with a large, semi wild predator. If large size is your only object, consider one of the fluffier breeds to get more bang for your buck!

Meet the Largest Cat Breeds


Cat Breed
Size in PoundsCoat TypeTemperament
The Siberian Forest Cat16-26 poundsLonghair, Triple CoatPlayful and Domesticated
The Savannah Cat12-30 (very tall with extra long legs up to 19″ tall) Size depends on how many generations removed from the Serval ancestors.Shorthair, spotted coat

Semi wild, predatory depending on how many generations removed from Serval ancestors.
The Chausie18-25 PoundsShorthairDomesticated and affectionate.
Norwegian Forrest Cat16-22 PoundsLonghairDomesticated and calm.
The Main Coon12-20 PoundsLonghairDomesticated, calm, doglike.
Ragdoll11-20 PoundsLonghairDomesticated, calm and cuddly.
Ragamuffin11-12 PoundsLonghairSimilar to Ragdoll, formerly a subset of the Ragdoll breed
Turkish Van12-20 PoundsSemi-longhairDomesticated, energetic, doglike
Highlander Cat10-20 depending on sex, males are 5-6 pounds heavierShorthair, spotted with unique ears.Domesticated, friendly and playful
Persian8-12 PoundsPlush LonghairDomesticated, gentle, and dignified
Large Cat Names for Boys include Goliath, Ajax and Finn McCool. Photo by Lea Ren on Unsplash

Unique Large Cat Names for Boys

Meaningful Biblical Giant Names for a Big Cat Boy

Anak: Father of the Anakims, a race of biblical giants.

Arba: Father of Anak.

Behemoth: Gigantic grass-eating animal who will one day battle the Leviathan to the death.

Gog: Chief prince of Magog, will wage war on Israel in the Apocalypse.

Goliath: Giant and champion of the Philistines, slain by David.

Lahmi: Son of Goliath.

Leviathan: Large and powerful sea creature destine to tangle with the Behemoth.

Nephilim: Giant race of men born of sons of God who mated with daughters of man, some stood 450 feet in height.

Samson: Hebrew champion whose strength emanated from his hair and faith.

Saph (Sippia): Son of Goliath; Saph means “tall.”

Talmai: Renowned son of Anuk, his name means “ridge or mountain ridge.”

Names for Big Male Cats from Greek, Celtic and Norse Myth Strong Men

Ajax: Greek champion and one of the few heroic survivors or the Trojan war; second only to Achilles in strength and good looks.

Arthur: King of Camelot.

Beowulf: Slayer of Grendel and her offspring.

Diomedes: The mightiest of the Greeks and most feared by the Trojans.

Finn McCool: Irish hero who killed the Caledonian Boar and threw islands at a giant.

Gargantua: Japanese monster.

Gilgamesh: Sumerian hero.

Grendel: Anglo-Saxon poem antagonist, a giant and supernatural being, representing darkness.

Hector: Best of the Trojan warriors.

Hercules: Son of Zeus (Jupiter) and Alcmene, granddaughter of Perseus.

Loki: Half frost giant and half Norse god, trickster.

Marathon: Greek runner of epic proportions.

Nimrod: Giant from the book of Genesis.

Porphyrion: Greek giant slain by Zeus and Hercules for molesting Athena.

Thor: Nordic god and master of thunder.

Titan: Twelve giant gods who preceded the Olympians.

Zeus: Leader of the Olympian gods.

Yeti: Asian bigfoot.

Cute Cat Names for Big Kitty Girls

Alecto: One of the three Furies in Greek myth. The exact vengeance.

Amazon: Race of warrior women in Greek mythology.

Aphrodite: Goddess of beauty and love.

Athena: Goddess of wisdom and war.

Baba Yaga: Slavic folklore witch. She can fly around in a mortar with a pestle in her hand. She eats those who displease her.

Banshee: Irish folklore, they are known for their long messy hair and piercing shrieks.

Hippolyte: Amazonian queen.

Lilith: Adam’s first wife, she preferred to live alone and divorced him. She later became a succubus.

Mare: Germanic folklore, these ladies ride their victims like a horse, while the sleep, stealing their breath and strength. Victims arise exhausted in the morning.

Megaera: One of the three Furies of Greek myth.

Otrera: First Amazon queen, daughter of Ares and nymph Harmonia.

Putana: Hindu demoness and giantess who attempted to kill Krishna.

Sasquatch: American bigfoot.

Skadi: Norse giantess who marries the sea god Njord.

Sphynx: Female half human and lion, riddler.

Siren: Greek mermaid that lured men to their watery deaths.

Tisiphone: One of the three Furies.

Large Cat Names for Big Female Cats
Funny large cat names for girls include Alice (In Wonderland) and Lilith.

Funny Cat Names for Big Girl Cats

Alice: In Alice in Wonderland, Alice grows to gigantic proportions after eating cake and mushrooms.

Jayna: One of the Wonder Twins, they can assume and size or shape with their joint powers.

Keever: Trjintje Keever was the tallest woman recorded in history at 8′ 6.75″ at her death at age seventeen.

Mothra: Godzilla’s female foe.

Mystique: Marvel comics shape shifter.

Sandy: Sandy Allen holds the Guinness record as the tallest woman on record at 7″11″.

Unique Big Names for Big Cats From Geography

These large geographical regions and features make unique names for large cat girls and boys.

Denali: The great one.

Giza: The pyramids of Giza are visible from space.

Mekong: Asian river.

Mesa: Elevated area of land with a plateau, larger and wider than a butte.

Nile or Niles: The longest river.

Pacifica: Largest ocean, the Pacific Ocean is also the calmest.

Rocky: The Rocky Mountains stretch from Canada to Mexico.

Sahara: Vast desert.

Savannah: Vast grasslands of Africa.

Yangtze: Longest river in China.

Timeless, Lyrical Big Cat Names for Girl Cats and Tom Cats

These larger than life names for cats celebrate the timeless qualities of the lyrical arts. Their beauty spans the ages, from Homeric and Miltonian poetry to modern sagas and Asian arts. Consider naming your big feline after a favorite folktale character or musical symphony.

Ballad

Chant

Epic

Fable

Haiku

Jumbo

Legend

Lyric

Mammoth

Myth

Rhapsody

Rhyme

Rococo

Rune

Saga

Stanza

Titanic

Vivid

Zeitgeist

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