Max

Meaning

The wolf-suited hero of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are

More

The boy in the wolf suit who sails to where the wild things are — and tames them. Classic.

Themes

Questions

What does Max mean?

Max means The wolf-suited hero of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are. It's a name of Literary origin.

Where does the name Max come from?

Max comes from Literary. It's associated with these themes: Literary, Children's Books.

Is Max a boy or girl cat name?

Max is traditionally a male name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.

Is Max a good name for a cat?

Max is a thoughtful pick. At 1 syllable, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary, Children's Books. It means "The wolf-suited hero of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.