80 Tiger Names and Meanings (From Bandit to Zara)

“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” Those are three of the many furry rulers of the wild. However, tigers have something special that makes them very distinct from most animals: their stripes.

Tigers are really beautiful animals. You’ll likely see them at any zoo that you visit, all because they are a beautiful attraction. If you didn’t know already, tigers are nothing but large cats—large, not-so-cuddly, wild cats. They are definitely not your typical house cat.

Although they might form a bond with their caretakers or zookeepers, I strongly advise against trying to feed one without the permission and supervision of trained staff, because they won’t see what’s in your hand, but rather see the larger meal standing behind it—you!

Even though they are not exactly house pets, they still need names to identify them by, right? Right. Oh, and of course stuffed tigers need names too! So what exactly do you call a tiger? Below, you'll find a list of 80 names to help get your mind roaring!

• T names: Names that start with a "T" will have a nice ring when talking about the tiger. Remember Tony the Tiger, the Frosted Flakes cereal mascot? ("They’re more than good, they’re grrrrreat!")

• Location: Naming the tiger after where you got it from, whether it’s a rescue or another country, can make for a great name. You can also just decide to use the countries of origin

• Famous tigers: There is a lot of famous ones from TV, movies, and books, so feel free to use these names to your advantage!

• Think cat: Remember, they are big cats and still have many of the mannerisms of a typical cat. So, think about common cat behaviors, traits, and so on and see what names are inspired.

• Think big: Tigers are not exactly small creatures of this planet, so think names that will make them sound as big as they are!

• Personality: Your big cat will certainly have its own personality, so take note of the personality and ways to describe it and make names out of it.

• Appearance: If the tiger has any distinct markings, scars, or anything special about it that sets it apart from others, this is definitely something worth naming over!

Male names should sound masculine and sound pretty fierce. Here’s some names that might suit your male tiger!

Female tigers are tough too, and they should have a name that says this. A nice, exotic-sounding name suits one very well.

Oh, the beauty of a white tiger; they are truly like no other! Pick a name that flaunts its beautiful white coat.

You can never go wrong by naming your tiger after an established, striped celebrity!

Here’s some names that mean “tiger” in other languages, and some names that are just derived from the word “tiger.”

Here is a list of countries where you can find tigers in the wild, and nicknames that are derived from the country names.

So, whether you are naming a pet, a tiger for a zoo exhibit, a stuffed animal, or even a house cat that wishes it were a tiger, you will likely find a perfect name match on this list.

If you end up liking more than one of the names, I don’t blame you if you do! Try to get everyone else’s opinions about the names you like, and perhaps give the tiger a few days of observation to see which names would suit him or her the best!