From penguins and octopuses to wolves and axolotls, every animal deserves a name that suits it. This hub collects our name guides for wild, farm and sea animals, for pets, plush toys, stories and games.
You will also find fun animal word lists, like baby animal names and names for groups of animals.
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All animal names guides
How to choose a good name
- Think about how the animal moves or sounds: a hopping animal suits a bouncy name.
- Plush toys and mascots can have bigger, sillier names than real pets.
- Puns on the animal’s name (“Sir Hiss” for a snake) are always popular.
- For a story, give the animal a name that hints at its role.
Questions people ask
What is a good name for a stuffed animal?
Fun, soft-sounding names work well, like Biscuit or Mr. Waddles. See our stuffed animal names guide.
What are baby animals called?
It depends on the animal: a baby kangaroo is a joey and a baby goat is a kid. See our baby animal names guide.
Do you have names for farm animals?
Yes. We have guides for cows, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and more.