Claudia has been creating content one post at a time for more than seven years and writes about a variety of subjects.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

audrey on August 24, 2020:

we caught a lizard that is solid black with a white head and blue tail its so pretty we have 6 lizards now so we first bought 2 and named them prince and princess then we bought 1 more and named it kisses then we caught one with a green body and red tail and ed head named hugs then we caught a solid white one with orange head and named it twinkle then today we caught a solid black on with blue tail and named it toes lol so we have prince princess hugs kisses twinkle and toes

Megan on July 05, 2020:

got a bearded dragon and was wrestling between Oryx and Onyx, with the votes of my friends, we settled on Onyx. :)

Melissa Kline on June 14, 2020:

yessss yoshi! how nostalgic. ty

Lizard Lover on April 26, 2020:

I have a list of names including Sunny, Dotty, Lulu, Kiwi, and Blossom!

I really love leopard geckos! They are so cute!

J on April 13, 2020:

Creature? really creature who names there pet creature?

Baby yoda on April 04, 2020:

Cardacian

Amber on April 04, 2020:

The name i picked wasn't on here but i chose little foot for mine

cj on February 02, 2020:

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

Artie on January 22, 2020:

We named our savannah monitor Ruprecht. Lol

ZRC on January 12, 2020:

For another Reptilian Humanoid or Homo Reptilia for Doctor Who are the Silurians

Stella on November 16, 2019:

You should add more names that you could name a person

Lauren on November 14, 2019:

Cutest names ever

Lilly, on November 02, 2019:

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

Puff daddy on October 26, 2019:

I named a lizard I caught outside my house puff daddy

pebbles is awesome on October 21, 2019:

i named mine pebbles cause he is so so tiny

kaden on October 18, 2019:

I named mine Dewey

CC on October 15, 2019:

We're going with Ender!

Kiki on October 07, 2019:

I picked Zilla as in Godzilla for the boy and Tiny for the girl because she is really little.

Annika on October 04, 2019:

I’m looking for unisex but funny names and this did help on the funny meter

Claudia Mitchell (author) on April 28, 2019:

Thanks and I hope you like your new lizard and find a good name.

... on April 28, 2019:

I just got a lizard from a friend and im tring to get some names for this and it was really helpful thank you

Ren xx on April 19, 2019:

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!

l on March 04, 2019:

smaug is a great dragon name from the hobbit it is not on the list

Claudia Mitchell (author) on November 07, 2018:

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.

Glenn Stok from Long Island, NY on November 05, 2018:

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.