Have you ever stared at your new scaly friend and wondered, “What in the world am I going to call you?” I certainly have! Lizards are awesome creatures with big personalities that are packed into small bodies. They deserve a name that’s just as cool and unique as they are.
If you are feeling a bit lost in the name game, don’t worry. I have been there. That’s why I put together this list of lizard names to spark your inspiration. Whether you want a name that’s cute, badass and hilarious – you will find it here.
keep reading and get ready to discover the perfect name for your reptilian friend!
Good Lizard Names
Choosing a good name starts with the basics. Keep it short, easy to pronounce (both for you and anyone else who might need to call your escape artist!), and something you won’t tire of saying after the hundredth feeding.
I’ve spent hours browsing websites, talking to fellow lizard enthusiasts, and even peeking into some herpetology forums to gather a collection of truly inspiring names, and here’s what I came up with:
Mythical & Majestic
- Aurora
- Basilisk (legendary serpent with a deadly gaze)
- Drako (Greek word for “dragon”)
- Phoenix (mythical bird that rises from the ashes)
- Wyvern
Inspired by Appearance
- Ember
- Freckles
- Granite
- Sapphire
- Speckle
Food for Thought (playful names)
- Cricket (a lizard’s favorite snack!)
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Mochi
- Pomegranate
Classic & Timeless
- Cleo
- Jasper
- Josephine
- Reginald (a distinguished name for a serious-looking lizard)
- Sterling
Short & Sweet
- Pip
- Scout
- Wink
- Zip
Whimsical & Quirky
- Doodle
- Figment
- Gizmo (for a lizard who likes to explore gadgets – just keep them lizard-safe!)
- Nugget
- Pixel
From Pop-Culture
- Hedwig (Harry Potter’s beloved owl – fits a white or snowy-colored lizard)
- Jiji
- Norbert (Hagrid’s pet dragon in Harry Potter)
- Yoshi (Mario’s trusty dinosaur companion)
Reflecting Personality
- Dash
- Pepper
- Sunny
- Zest
Female Lizard Names
When it comes to naming your lady lizard, you can showcase her beauty. And, tap into her inner strength, or even find inspiration from the natural world around her. Ready to unleash your creativity? Here are 40 names just for the ladies:
Fierce & Fabulous
- Athena (Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare)
- Briseis (mythological Amazonian warrior queen)
- Kali (Hindu goddess of destruction and rebirth)
- Medusa
- Xena
Nature’s Beauty
- Azalea
- Blossom
- Coral
- Fern
- Willow
- Clementine
- Duchess
- Empress
- Majesty
- Valentina
- Pippi
- Scamp
- Sunshine
Mythical Muses
- Circe (a mythical sorceress from Greek mythology)
- Esme
- Nyx (Greek goddess of the night)
- Selene (Greek goddess of the moon)
- Andromeda
- Eris
- Freya
- Isolde
- Lilith
- Lorelei
- Morgana (or Morgan le Fay)
- Rhiannon
- Scylla (A fearsome sea-monster from Greek Mythology)
- Titania
Elegant & Enchanting
- Luna
- Lyra
- Nova
- Ophelia
- Zuri (Swahili for “beautiful”)
Spirited Heroines
- Buffy
- Katniss (from “The Hunger Games”)
- Leia (from “Star Wars”)
- Mulan (the legendary Chinese warrior)
- Ripley (from the “Alien” franchise)
Tiny but Mighty
- Dot
- Millie
- Pippa
Male Lizard Names
Have you got a little dude joining your scaly family? Here are some names as bold, charming, and unique as your new male reptilian buddy!
Strength & Power
- Ajax
- Zuko (from “Avatar: The Last Airbender”)
- Hercules
- Atlas
- Samson
- Brutus
- Magnus
- Kronos
- Leonidas (meaning “lion-like”, a fierce Spartan king)
- Valiant
- Zale
Ancient & Legendary
- Beowulf
- Perseus
- Hector
- Horus
- Osiris (a powerful god of the Egyptian underworld)
- Merlin
- Thor (Norse god of thunder and strength)
Nature-Inspired
- Aspen
- Flint
- Onyx
- Zephyr
Fictional Favorites
- Falkor
- Godzilla
- Mushu
- Toothless (the lovable dragon from “How To Train Your Dragon”)
Fun & Quirky
- Boots
- Hopper
- Patches
- Spike
Bold & Adventurous
- Apollo
- Drake
- Ragnar (a legendary Norse hero)
- Ranger
From the Big Screen
- Dante (from the adventure game “Devil May Cry”)
- Kratos
- Neo
- Obi-Wan (legendary Jedi Master from “Star Wars”)
- Simba
Short & Snappy
- Ace
- Bolt
- Finn
- Jet
- Tex
Funny Lizard Names
Want to add a little humor to your lizard’s life? I have got some fun name ideas that are sure to make you chuckle every time you interact with your scaly friend. Let’s get those smiles going!
Food for Laughs
- Burrito
- Cheeto
- Dumpling
- Tater Tot
Random Silliness
- Beans
- Kevin
- Mr. Wiggles
- Noodle
- Sir Snuggles
Pop Culture Picks
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Jon Snow (from Game of Thrones)
- Pikachu
- Spock
- Yoda (from Star Wars, for a wise and ancient-looking lizard)
Playing with Size
- Mini-Me
- Tiny Tim
- Leonardo da Lizard
- The Hulk
Quirky & Unexpected
- Crouton
- Dumbledore
- Sir Hops-a-lot
- The Flash
- Waffles
- Sherlock Scales
- Professor Pancakes
- Dopey (Inspired by the sleepy dwarf from “Snow White”)
- Pickle
- Jabba the Hut (For a large and in charge lizard)
- Derp
- Trevor
- Frankenstein
- Sprinkles
Badass Lizard Names
Got a lizard with an attitude as big as their enclosure? Let’s find them a name that oozes cool confidence and a hint of danger (the miniature, harmless kind, of course!). Here are 40 badass names that demand respect:
Mighty Warriors & Conquerors
- Achilles (legendary Greek warrior)
- Conan
- Genghis (the fierce founder of the Mongol Empire)
- Valkyrie (mythical Norse warrior maiden)
Dark & Mysterious
- Diablo (Spanish for “devil”)
- Midnight
- Raven
- Shadow
Fearsome Predators
- Dagger
- Fang
- Hunter
- Raptor
- Talon
Inspired by Fire
- Blaze
- Cinder
- Inferno
A Touch of the Wild
- Echo
- Maverick
- Rebel
- Nitro
- Storm
- Blade
- Chaos
- Diesel
- Fury
- Jett
- Kaiser
- Loki: The Norse god of trickery, perfect for a mischievous reptile.
- Rampage
- Riot
- Rogue
- Titan
- Venom
Cute Lizard Names
Do you melt a little when your lizard tilts its head or snuggles into your hand? Picking a cute name is all about highlighting your little lizard’s most adorable qualities. These names celebrate their sweet and gentle nature perfectly.
Sweet & Gentle
- Angel
- Bubbles
- Buttercup
- Honey
- Peaches
Inspired by Nature
- Blossom
- Clover
- Dewdrop
- Petal
Fun & Whimsical
- Fairy
- Pixie
- Sparkle
- Twinkle
Tiny & Precious
- Bumble
- Button
- Sprout
- Widget
Others
- Chipmunk
- Figi
- Ollie
- Poppy
- Smudge
- Suki
- Ziggy
Famous Lizard Names
If you’re looking for a unique and memorable name for your lizard buddy, why not take some inspiration from some of the most famous lizard species like the leopard gecko, bearded dragon, or crested gecko? Each brings its own unique personality and charm! Here’s a roundup of my favorites:
- Pascal
- Spyro
- Lizzy
- Charizard (from Pokémon)
- Reptar
- Gex
- Yoshi
- Komodo
- Gila
- Geico
- Liz Lemon
- Iago
- Puff (as in Puff the Magic Dragon)
- Drogon (from Game of Thrones)
- Lizardo
- Trogdor
- Gorn
- Lizbeth
- Lizardon (Japanese name for Charizard)
- Frill
- Elizardbeth
- King Koopa (from Super Mario)
- Grimlock
- Iggy
- Falkor
- Charmander: This fiery starter Pokemon is an adorable little lizard.
- Squirtle
- Bulbasaur
- Salazzle
- Dilophosaurus
- Joanna
- Nagini:
- Kaa
- Shenron: The wish-granting dragon from Dragonball Z.
- Elliot
- Fafnir
- Jabberwocky
- Sparky
- Franklin
- Darwin
- Oscar
- Rico
- Sebastian
- Sven
- Maximus
- Flick
- Morph
- Dino
Unique Lizard Names
Classic names like Spike or Lizzy are fine, but why not get a little creative? A unique name can really highlight your lizard’s personality or cool features. Need some inspiration? Check out these ideas:
- Zenith
- Solstice
- Nebula
- Tempest
- Sable
- Orion
- Cascade
- Seraph
- Drift
- Mystique
- Rune
- Mirage
- Aster
- Solara
- Cypher
- Serenity
- Aero
Combine real words or sounds to create new and unique names.
- Scalyx (Scale + Onyx)
- Zillamander (Godzilla + Salamander)
- Sunstripe (Sun + Stripe)
- Terradactyl (Terra meaning ‘earth’ + dactyl from pterodactyl)
- Leozard (Leo + Lizard)
- Emberlin (Ember + Goblin)
- Flickscale (Flicker + Scale)
- Crickle (Cricket + Crackle)
- Sharizard (Sharp + Lizard)
Names Inspired by Different Languages
- Solaris (Latin for ‘of the sun’)
- Yara (From Tupi, a Brazilian language, meaning ‘lady of the waters’)
- Petra (Greek for ‘rock’)
- Cairo (Arabic for ‘the victorious’)
- Naga (Sanskrit for ‘serpent’ or ‘snake’)
These are purely creative and made up names:
- Zazzlek
- Fynix
- Xeroth
- Veridian
- Thyrn
- Vespyr
- Krixus
- Solara
- Ryza
- Xilo
How to Come Up With a Good Name for Your Pet Lizard?
Okay, so you have seen all these awesome name ideas, but how do you pick the perfect one for your scaly companion? Let me share some tips:
- Observation is Key! Get to know your lizard’s personality! Are they a bold explorer or do they like to hang out and chill? Do they have any distinct markings or any interesting little quirks about them? Note down all of these things, and see if anything inspires you.
- Think Like a Lizard! Consider your lizard’s species. A Bearded Dragon deserves a bold and majestic name, while a whimsical and playful name suits a tiny gecko.
- Trust Your Gut – Do you have a name in mind that just feels right? Ultimately, the best name is the one that you love! Even if it’s not on this list, go for it.
- Say it Out Loud! It’s important for a name to roll off the tongue easily. Is it easy to say? Does it feel good when you address your lizard?
Don’t be afraid to get creative! Combine names, and translate words into different languages. After all, your lizard is unlike any other, and their name should be too!
Now It’s Your Turn
Now it’s all on you! Picking out a name for your lizard is so much fun. it’s the first step to making them feel like a real part of the family. Remember, don’t just go for something that sounds cool. Think about their personality, how they behave, and the colors & patterns on their scales. And, choose something that makes you smile!
I’d love to know what you picked! Did I miss any amazing names? Or maybe you have some super creative ideas I haven’t even thought of! Let me know in the comments – I’m always excited to hear what people come up with.
