When it comes to naming a kitten, it takes some thought. Maine Coon breeders have to come up with a lot of names, and I wanted a theme that was cool, meaningful, and represented a little piece of me and Mallory at the same time.
The theme for Sassy Koonz Maine Coon babies? Rock and Roll. Classic rock, alternative, hard rock, heavy metal — it’s all there. Occasionally, we’ll throw in a band or artist we love that isn’t rock n’ roll, but every kitten and its name is linked to us in some way.
Why I Chose a Rock and Roll Naming Theme
First and foremost, I’m a huge rock n’ roll fan. Ever since I was a young girl, this genre has been my choice of good listening. To this day, it still is. But there’s more to it than that.
Music supports us through so many experiences in life, both good and bad. It helps us realize that other people have felt the same way we feel. It’s a celebration of our journey through this crazy thing called life. So when each beautiful litter is born here at Sassy Koonz, giving them a music-inspired naming theme feels like the most natural thing in the world.
How the Naming Process Works at Sassy Koonz
We have an entire catalog of names we’ve chosen for upcoming kittens. Once the babies are born, we give them a few days, and then their names get assigned. We try to match personalities, colors, genders, and stories of the kitten to the appropriate name. I will say that in our eyes, these names are always perfect and magical.
When you bring home a Sassy Koonz Maine Coon kitten, it makes us so happy when you keep their name. Of course, you don’t have to. But if a little piece of us can go on with them forever, what an honor that would be.
Meet Freddie: A Perfect Example of How a Name Comes to Life
Here’s a perfect example of how I chose a name for one of my kittens — Freddie. (Which is just an adorable name, by the way!)
Queen is one of my favorite bands of all time. They’re so eclectic and diverse. I have a Queen named Tiffany, who’s actually named after one of Freddie Mercury’s cats. Freddie Mercury loved his cats — in the last music video ever shot of him, he was wearing a custom vest with renditions of his cats all over it.
Tiffany’s first kitten was a singleton baby. A solid black boy. How cool is a singleton? It was a no-brainer that this baby should be named Freddie. A unique, stand-alone individual — really something special and rare. It’s not often a singleton is born to a Queen. And when it is, his name shall be Freddie.
FREDDIE — DOB: May 7, 2019 — Solid Black Maine Coon Kitten
If you see a kitten on my website and want to know the origin of their name, just click on their individual portfolio. The name origin is listed in their details, and every Maine Coon kitten has a little blip on their page about who or what they’re named after.
Bands and Artists That Have Inspired Sassy Koonz Litters
Over the years, these are just some of the legends who’ve inspired our litter themes:
- Pink Floyd
- Falling in Reverse
- Kim Dracula
- Ice Nine Kills
- Motionless in White
- In This Moment
- Led Zeppelin
- Glass Animals
- Beastie Boys
- Hollywood Undead
- Billie Eilish
- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
- Queen
- Ozzy Osbourne
…and so many more.
Rocker or Popper? How My Daughter Mallory Shaped the Themes
In 2022, my daughter Mallory joined me as a breeder at Sassy Koonz. She currently owns Vivi, Fairies Wear Boots, and Arti. Mallory’s a rocker and a Popper (she loves pop music).
So if you see kittens with a pop music theme, Mallory is probably the Senior Guardian for that litter. If it’s rocker chic vibes, that one’s mine.
What If You Want to Rename Your Kitten?
If you don’t absolutely love the name we’ve given your Maine Coon kitten, I completely understand. Some people have names picked out for their future kitten long before they ever bring one home. Others wait until they meet the new addition to their family, and the name finds them.
Personally, I’m not a fan of “common” cat names. I prefer to find some originality in each kitten and give them a name that stands out. Naming a kitten is a big deal — it’s the name this cat will respond to for the rest of its life. Your friends and family will call them by it. It should be music to your ears.
Every Kitten Has a Story
Every kitten has a story, even if it starts with how they got their name. They’ll have so many more stories to tell as time goes by, and they bring incredible joy to the lives of their Guardians. To begin their little lives, I give each one a piece of mine — and a name that means something to me.
You can learn more about how we choose the cats we use for breeding or take a virtual tour of our cattery right here on our website.
Do you have a cool name or story about how your cat got its name? Share it with me in the comments — I’d love to hear it!
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The hubby and I believe in the magic that is around us daily. When we name a new family member it usually takes on that tone Our dog’s name is Mojo so takes after magic and one of my most favorite groups, The Doors. We don’t have a cat yet but … VooDoo/HooDoo has crossed our minds.
Thanks for sharing how you name your kittens!