Creative Ideas for Funny and Cute Pet Names
Naming pets is fun! When we got a new pet, my sister and I used to have a contest to see who could come up with the funniest, cutest pet name. And, of course, being older, I almost always won.
The name you give your pet reflects your personality. You can name your new pet Supernova to show your nerdy side, or Henge to show your interest in earthworks. Our dog’s name was supposed to be Tops (from our favorite snack) but we decided to place an ‘i’ in front to make it a bit different: iTops.
Whatever name you give your pet, give a name that you will love to say, even after 100 years.
Be creative! Here are some ideas:
Powerful Pet Names
You can name your pets after gods and goddesses to give them magical powers!
Female:
- Athena – the Greek goddess of wisdom and inspiration
- Hera – the Greek goddess of marriage
- Diana – the Roman goddess of the moon and animals
- Venus – the Roman goddess of love and beauty
- Fides – the Roman goddess of trust
Male:
- Zeus – the king of the gods in Greek mythology
- Apollo – the Greek god of the sun
- Morpheus – the Greek god of dreams
- Hercules – the Roman god of strength
- Janus – the Roman god of beginnings
Check out godly names from a list of Greek gods and goddesses at Wikipedia.
Fairy Tale Creature Pet Names
Fairy tales are a source for many good pet names. They remind you of the land of dreams.
Male:
- Unicorn – a horse with a beautiful horn
- Caladrius – a bird capable of healing maladies
- Griffin – a winged creature with a lion’s head
- Cyclops – the one-eyed giant
- Phoenix – a firebird
Female:
- Arion – an immortal horse
- Mermaid – an enchanting half-woman, half-fish creature
- Naga – the protector of nature
- Shen – a Chinese dragon
- Naiad – a nymph associated with fountains and streams
Food Names
You can name your pet after your favorite food as well. We named ours after our favorite snack. Maybe your pet likes to eat something other than pet food. You can name him after that.
Examples:
- Pudding
- Cupcake
- Pretzel
- Chocolate
- Cheesecake
- Noodles
- Muffin
- Waffles
- Doughnut
- Ketchup
- Biscuit
- Burgoo
Maybe you want to go for an international food? Here are some:
- Schnitzel – a German dish consisting of a strip of meat that is battered and fried
- Wasabi – a Japanese spice
- Kringle – a type of pretzel that originated in Scandinavia
- Pecorino – an Italian cheese
- Sbiten – a Russian drink
Star Wars Pet Names
Are you a fan of Star Wars? You can name your pet after one of those characters, too!
Female:
- Queen Amidala
- Adi Gallia
- Tenel Ka
- Lumiya
- Luminara Unduli
Male:
- Darth Vader
- R2-D2
- Jar Jar Binks
- Boba Fett
- Ima-Gun Di
Cartoon Character Names
You can also name your pet after your favorite cartoon character that made you laugh.
Female:
- Fluffy
- Buttercup
- Smurfette
- Smallstar
- Toodles
Male:
- Furrball
- Bongo
- Muttley
- Taz
- Tweety
Fruit Pet Names
Some names of fruits, like apple and cherry, have been used by humans for themselves. These may be perfect for your dog or cat:
- Blueberry
- Honeydew
- Maypop
- Hazelnut
- Sweetsop
- Sycamore
- Lemon
- Pomelo
- Ackee
- Pawpaw
Vegetable Pet Names
There are cute vegetable names, too!
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Sweet Pepper
- Ginger
- Shallot
- Bok Choy
- Burdock
- Pumpkin
- Zucchini
- Chickpea
Toy Pet Names
Toys symbolize fun, and pets are fun, so it's a no-brainer.
- Jigsaw
- Puzzle
- Domino
- Rubix
- Dice
- Maze
- Marble
- Puppet
- Dotee
- Water Ball
Descriptive Pet Names
You can also use your pet’s manners or characteristics for a name.
- Clumsy
- Sleepy
- Speedy
- Glutton
- Muncher
- Droopy
- Browny
- Spot
- Fuzzy
- Happy
Action Names
You could name them after the things that they can do.
- Flap
- Snap
- Blink
- Glue
- Fly
- Hope
- Kisses
- Utter
- Catches
Pet Names Based on Natural Phenomena
There are occurrences in nature that are suitable as pet names. Some of them were even used in movies, like Orion (the cat in Men in Black) and Seabreeze (the dog in Family Guy).
Here are some more:
- Iceberg
- Aurora
- Everest
- Boulder
- Thunder
- Echo
- Rainbow
- Sunrise
- Forest
- Misty
Name Your Pet After Another Animal
This may sound funny, but you can also name your pet after other animals. Because our pets are usually small, you can name them after the huge ones like lions or tigers. You can even name your pet after dinosaurs! T. Rex is a famous dinosaur name.
Some funny animal names:
- Monkey
- Parrot
- Dolphin
- Donkey
- Badger
- Beaver
- Butterfly
- Cheetah
- Ferret
- Hornet
- Magpie
- Nightingale
- Oyster
- Rabbit
- Fish
Tip:
Use your creativity to name your pet. You can even come up with a very unusual spelling to do so. Love your pet. Give her a cute name that you’ll love to say over and over.
Comments
Gumbo is not a vegetable.
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Oh! Thanks for the comment. I've changed it to chickpea. :)
Cute suggestions. I named my Poodle "Coffee" because of his dark brown fur. He lives with my mom now. My apartment doesn't allow pets. He seems happier with my mom, though. She really spoils him! LOL
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Hi Om! Coffee's a very nice name for a poodle. It's good that he's staying with your mom. I bet she's treating him like a baby. Thanks for dropping by! :)
Hi there iTops - and welcome to HubPages! You've got some excellent ideas here for pet names. I love the name "Morpheus" for a dog :) Voted up.
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Thanks Cloverleaf! Yes, Morpheus is a very nice name. Before looking Morpheus up, I thought he has something to do with wisdom (because of Matrix, the movie). Now, I know he's the God of dreams. :)
i have 2 dogs they are both golden doodles. the smaller girls name is dipping dots she is big and mostly tan but has brown and black spots. the other is a boy who is very big his name is mouse which is ironic cuz he is almost above my hip!
My fav is kisses. heart girl out.
I NAMED MY DOG "Rubix".
My pet snail is called 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland '
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