150+ Cute and Clever Names for Your Pet Lizard
Lizards—you either love them or hate them, but the reality is that many people keep them as pets. Let's face it: They make good pets despite the fact that they may not be much fun to feed, they are quiet, clean, not too large, and fascinating to observe.
If you are thinking about getting one, do your research. Not every lizard makes a good pet. If you already have one, then you probably need a name. Like other animals, they have distinct personalities, so observe your new buddy before picking out that perfect one.
Here are over 150 fun names for you to think about. The list is broken down by:
- Cute ones
- Funny ones
- Famous ones
- Names inspired by dragons
- Names based on their characteristics
- Godzilla movie characters
- Names inspired by dinosaurs
- Reptilian humanoid characters
Good luck naming your new buddy!
I'd Love to Know
Are you planning on getting a lizard?
Cute Lizard Names
Even though they may not be super cuddly, you have to admit that most lizards are pretty cute, and they deserve a name to match that charm.
If you think your new scaly friend should have a sweet name, then look no further than this list.
Angel
| Peanut
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Baby
| Pebbles
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Bam Bam
| Pixie
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Boo
| Pooh Bear
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Cuddles
| Prince
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Fluffy
| Princess
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Freckles
| Rolo
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Fuzz
| Smootches
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Honeybun
| Smudge
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Junebug
| Sugar
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Peaches
| Sweetums
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Funny Lizard Names
If you have a good sense of humor or your new buddy makes you laugh, then maybe a funny name is a good fit.
Whether the name is based on an inside joke that only a few people will get or a silly sounding name, these choices are sure to get anyone smiling.
Basil
| Geek
| Raptor
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Bugs
| Iggy
| Rosie
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Chins
| Karma
| Scampers
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Chuck
| Leonardo
| Squirt
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Clutch
| Lizzie
| Stubble
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Coco
| Michaelangelo
| Tick Tock
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Cricket
| Nessie
| Twinkle Toes
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Dino
| Psycho
| Velcro
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Donatello
| Puff Daddy
| Whiskers
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Flick
| Raphael
| Wylie
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Famous Lizards
Do you think your lizard is a star? Then it probably deserves to be named after one. There are plenty of famous lizards out there.
Admittedly, some of these aren't really lizards but they look like one, so they might make a good choice.
Name
| Source
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|---|---|
Bad Bill
| Rango
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Basilisk
| Harry Potter
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Bill the Lizard
| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Camille
| Darkwing Duck
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Chance
| Golden Knights Mascot
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Dragaunus
| The Mighty Ducks
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Gaspar
| Brandy and Mr. Whiskers
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Geico
| Geico Insurance
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Goanna
| FernGully: The Last Rainforest
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Hodari
| The Lion Guard
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Hydra
| Mythology
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Joanna
| The Rescuers Down Under
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Kenge
| The Lion Guard
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King Rool
| Donkey Kong
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Kinyonga
| The Lion Guard
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Liz
| The Magic School Bus
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Master Viper
| Kung Fu Panda
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Mr. Jones
| Toy Story of Terror
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Pascal
| Tangled
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Puff
| Puff the Magic Dragon
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Randall
| Monsters Inc.
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Rango
| Rango
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Sal Manders
| The Lion King
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Shupavu
| The Lion Guard
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Sugar Ray
| Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
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Toffee
| Star vs. The Forces of Evil
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Uncle Deadly
| The Muppets
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Wally
| Hanna Barbera
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Yoshi
| Mario Bros.
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Did You Know?
Komodo dragons are the largest lizards.
Dragon Names for Lizards
I don't know about you, but dragons look like lizards to me, so what better name than a dragon one. Just check out animated movies or mythology and you'll find loads to choose from. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Name
| Source
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|---|---|
Elliot
| Pete's Dragon
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Draco
| Dragonheart
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Dragon
| Shrek
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Drogon
| Game of Thrones
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Ender
| Minecraft
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Falcor
| The Never Ending Story
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Haku
| Spirited Away
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Horntail
| Harry Potter
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Hydra
| Jason and the Argonauts
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King Koopa
| Mario Bros.
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Lockheed
| X-Men
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Madam Mim
| The Sword and the Stone
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Maleficent
| Sleeping Beauty
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Mushu
| Mulan
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PufnStuff
| PufnStuff Cartoon
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Sephira
| Eragon
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Skull Crusher
| How to Train Your Dragon
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Smaug
| The Hobbitt
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Stormfly
| How to Train Your Dragon
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Toothless
| How to Train Your Dragon
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Lizard Names Based on Their Characteristics
Lizards have unique characteristics and they are fascinating to watch. Observe your new friend for a while and all sorts of traits will pop out. One of them may just inspire that perfect name.
Annie
| Scratch
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Camo
| Slick
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Chili
| Slider
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Clapper Claw
| Speck
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Fang
| Speedy
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Flash
| Spike
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Hook
| Spot
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Horny
| Swift
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Rainbow
| Tiny
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Scales
| Tongues
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Did You Know?
A chameleon's tongue is longer than it's body.
Names Inspired by Godzilla Movie Characters
The ultimate lizard, Godzilla, is the man. While he may not exactly be a lizard, watch any of the movies and you'll see a resemblance. You'll also see loads of other characters that look like lizards. Maybe a name like this will inspire you.
Anguirus
| Godzilla
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Baragon
| Minilla
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Biolannte
| Orga
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Destroyah
| Rodan
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Ghidora
| Varan
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Gigan
| Zilla
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Lizard Names Inspired by Dinosaurs
Look at any lizard closely and it may remind you of a dinosaur. They really do look like something out of prehistoric times. Check out some movies set in that time period, and you'll find that lizards were often filmed up close so they looked like dinosaurs. What could be more fitting than a name inspired by one?
Abel
| Rex
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Al
| Russ
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Brach
| Sarah
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Diplo
| Saurus
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Gigantor
| Steggy
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Meg
| Topper
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Ovi
| Trace
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Packer
| Ty
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Did You Know?
Lizards pick up scents through their tongues.
Names Inspired by Reptilian Humanoids
If you are a science fiction fan, then you've probably seen many lizard-like creatures that speak and seem almost human. These types of characters can be found in comics, movies, and television, and if you like them, then why not pay tribute by naming your lizard after one of them.
Name
| Source
|
|---|---|
Cardassian
| Star Trek
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Cobra
| GI Joe
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Creature
| Creature from the Black Lagoon
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Draconian
| Doctor Who
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Foamasi
| Doctor Who
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Gargoyle
| Various
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Sauron
| X-Men
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Skrull
| Marvel Comics
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Sleestak
| Land of the Lost
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Slither
| Marvel Comics
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Xindi
| Star Trek
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Did You Find a Name?
It's not always easy choosing a name for a new pet. Take your time picking out the right one and when you've decided, I'm sure it will be just perfect for your scaly sidekick.
Sources
- livescience.com
- disney.wikia.com
- animals.sandiegozoo.com
- google.com
© 2018 Claudia Mitchell
Comments
got a bearded dragon and was wrestling between Oryx and Onyx, with the votes of my friends, we settled on Onyx. :)
yessss yoshi! how nostalgic. ty
I have a list of names including Sunny, Dotty, Lulu, Kiwi, and Blossom!
I really love leopard geckos! They are so cute!
Creature? really creature who names there pet creature?
Cardacian
The name i picked wasn't on here but i chose little foot for mine
Aww these names are so cute! I got inspired by the name dino and decided to name our gargoyle gecko Titan from the dinosaur Titanosaurus
We named our savannah monitor Ruprecht. Lol
For another Reptilian Humanoid or Homo Reptilia for Doctor Who are the Silurians
You should add more names that you could name a person
Cutest names ever
I LOVED this list, I found so many good names, I have a chameleon and found this helpful,I REALLY like the name Cricket!!!! I’m pretty he does too. Thanks anyways
I named a lizard I caught outside my house puff daddy
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i named mine pebbles cause he is so so tiny
I named mine Dewey
We're going with Ender!
I picked Zilla as in Godzilla for the boy and Tiny for the girl because she is really little.
I’m looking for unisex but funny names and this did help on the funny meter
- AUTHOR
Thanks and I hope you like your new lizard and find a good name.
I just got a lizard from a friend and im tring to get some names for this and it was really helpful thank you
I had the idea for the name Basil, wanting a lizard, hadn't read anything about them before. I thought it was just about the cutest name. I was pretty shocked to see it on the list!
smaug is a great dragon name from the hobbit it is not on the list
- AUTHOR
Hi Glenn - That is funny that those names are the same or similar. Lizards really are cool critters and I'm always surprised to hear how many people have them. Thanks for stopping by.
When I was a child I had several chameleons and salamanders. I remember naming two of them Iggy and Puffy. It’s funny that you listed Iggy as an example and Puff Daddy is pretty close to Puffy.
Besides the well known Geico lizard, I found your list of famous lizards interesting. Fun article to read.
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