There isn’t really a “wrong” way to name your pet. We were kidding around before about calling your snake by name, but in actuality, your pet won’t care about his or her way at all. This is all about you.
But many keepers struggle to name their reptilian pets. After all, things like “Fido” and “Lassie” don’t exactly fit snakes, lizards or turtles. So, we’ll share 189 different examples and try to get your creative juices flowing by discussing some of the things you may want to think about when picking a name.
Female Ball Python Names
There are dozens of great names for female ball pythons! We share a few of our favorites below.
- Anita
- Arabelle
- Beauty
- Bella
- Betty
- Bindi
- Brandy
- Bristol
- Cassie
- Dharia
- Dolly
- Electra
- Elle
- Giselle
- Helen
- Holly
- Hope
- Iris
- Kara
- Kira
- Layla
- Leia
- Margo
- Marley
- Pearl
- Sienna
- Wynona
- Xena
- Zoe
Male Ball Python Names
Got a male ball python? Be sure to consider the ones below!
- Bruce
- Clyde
- Colt
- Devon
- Gordon
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jax
- Lenny
- Leo
- Logan
- Luca
- Oliver
- Pascal
- Peter
- Pier
- Ramsey
- Randy
- Ricky
- Sly
- Troy
- Walter
- Wayne
- Wilbur
- Woody
- Ziggy
Colorful Ball Python Names
Even normal-looking ball pythons are beautiful serpents, but modern keepers have a kaleidoscope of colors to choose from. So, color-oriented names certainly deserve consideration.
- Amethyst
- Aqua / Aquamarine
- Azul
- Cherry
- Cyan
- Fuchsia
- Goldie
- Gray
- Indigo
- Inky
- Olive
- Onyx
- Peach
- Pink
- Rosie
- Scarlet
- Silver
- Verde
- Violet
Mythical and Historic Ball Python Names
Snakes have played pivotal roles in several historical events, as well as many mythical tales. So, it’s only fitting that many keepers like to use names that are based around these personalities and characters.
- Alpha
- Apollo
- Athena
- Cleopatra
- Devil
- Diablo
- Dragon
- Eden
- Eve
- Gollum
- Hendrix
- Hera
- Hercules
- Hydra
- Jupiter
- Lucifer
- Mars
- Medusa
- Pegasus
- Spartacus
- Zena
Badass / Macho / Scary Ball Python Names
Even though most keepers know ball pythons are typically very docile, low-key snakes, they’re still very impressive animals. This means you may want to choose a relatively gruff name, so your pet gets the respect he deserves.
- Ace
- Apocalypse
- Banshee
- Beast
- Brutus
- Butch
- Captain
- Chief
- Danger
- Daredevil
- Diesel
- Evel Knievel
- Fang
- Gunner
- Harley
- Hulk
- Hunter
- Killer
- Magnum Bullet
- Monster
- Outlaw
- Rex
- Rocky
- Steel
- Titan
Geographical and Nature-Based Ball Python Names
Given that ball pythons are still “wild” animals, it’s a good idea to consider names that relate to neat places or things you’d find in nature. Personally, I’d recommend going with a relevant geographical name (I’d never name an African snake after a country in South America or Europe), but your pet won’t mind if you mix up the locations.
- Amazon
- Bengal
- Brazil
- China
- Cypress
- Dakota
- Florida
- Flower
- Gaia
- Georgia
- Hawthorn
- India
- Ivy
- Juniper
- Juno
- London
- Luna
- Mali
- Mulberry
- Myrtle
- Paris
- Raven
- Stormy
- Sydney
- Topaz
- Vegas
- Vienna
- Wren
Food-Related Ball Python Names
Have a ball python who loves to eat? Do you work in the culinary industry or just like to cook? If so, you should consider giving your pet a food-based name. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Avocado
- Banana
- Basil
- Burrito
- Cupcake
- Donut
- Ginger
- Guava
- Hamburger
- Mango
- Pesto
- Pickle
- Pringle
- Tequila Yucca
- Thyme
Funny Ball Python Names
Many keepers like having a bit of fun when naming their snake. If this sounds like you, consider some of the funny, ironic and silly names below.
- Bam Bam
- Barney
- Buttercup
- Cactus
- Cosmo
- Cutie
- Dude
- Ghost
- Gremlin
- Gypsy
- Jagger
- Kitty
- Mickey
- Monty (Python)
- Nemo
- Nessie
- Piglet
- Precious
- Scales
- Slytherin
- Tank
- Toad
- Toto
- Vampire
- Yoda
- Yoshi
How to Choose a Good Name?
There aren’t any hard-and-fast rules about picking a ball python’s name; you can name your snake whatever you like. That said, we’d recommend thinking carefully about your personality, as well as your snake’s unique characteristics when making your choice.
For example, if you’re in culinary school, a food-related name seems like a no-brainer. Similarly, if you’re a history professor, or simply interested in the ancient world, you may find a mythical name is ideal.
Of course, if your snake has something truly unique about him – such as breath-taking colors or unusual pattern elements – you should consider basing his name around that. Perhaps “Ghost” for a hypomelanistic specimen or “Onyx” for an unusually dark specimen.
Ultimately, the most important thing is just that you pick a name you like. Your snake won’t mind one way or the other.
One final tip: Don’t ever name your snake something offensive. Even if you think it’s funny, you probably won’t find it amusing when you have to explain your snake’s name to your vet!
It’s Your Turn!
As you can see, there is no shortage of awesome ball python names for you to choose from. Just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to think about it, and don’t be afraid to get creative!
I’ve never come up with an especially awesome ball python name, but I did have a beautiful Sumatran blood python for many years with a fantastic name. As a bright orange, pointy-tailed snake, the name “Carrots” seemed appropriate. It became even more awesome when you consider her typical food source: rabbits.
Does your ball python have a particularly awesome name? We’d love to hear about it! Let us know what name you chose in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this article with your snake-keeping friends!
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My roommate has a ball and his name is Fluffy. Don’t let anyone tell you that furry mammal names don’t work for sneks 😂 Her vet has a giggle fit any time she brings him in! (Okay it was only two times she had to bring him in. Once for belly burn and once for a respiratory infection, both problems were immediately resolved and the causes identified and rectified)
But definitely don’t discount the level of humor in naming your scaly friend something generally reserved for more furry companions.
My California king snake is named Monkey (because I always wanted a pet monkey…so now I have a pet, Monkey. Plus he loves to climb)
Hi Julie,
That’s absolutely delightful! 😂 Naming pets often reflects our sense of humor, personal experiences, or desires. “Fluffy” for a ball python and “Monkey” for a California king snake are both brilliant and humorous choices. It’s always fun to have a little twist in naming conventions. It not only brings joy to the owner but also to anyone who hears about them. Thanks for sharing this fun tidbit. It’s a great reminder that naming pets can be a source of joy and creativity. Cheers to Fluffy and Monkey! 🐍🐵
I have some names for the list: Jade, peanut, Spyro, Dandelion, Tea, Potato, Pistachio
Our ball has 8s all over it so we was calling “him” 8 ball until we found out it was a she. Haha
Willow,Luna,Cinnamon,
Sciuto,Savanna,Anna,
Delilah,Autum,Ellie,Kate are my females
Males are
Mr. Miyagi,Deeks,Oscar, Sonic and Jethro Gibbs.
I’m thinking of getting a ball python but I need help of naming it either Asmodeus or Bambi maybe both!!!
i own one whos name is syth but ther ar 4 ball pythons all together one betty white(pure white baby) another syth (mine) aggresive one unnamed and leaf. then a 7 foot corn snake
I have never seen a cornsnake that is 7 feet long. All mine have reached near 5 feet. Is your cornsnake a hybrid or? Most colubrids that can get that long(7’+) are eastern indigo, beauty snakes, cribos, coachwhip and false water cobras.
It’s true that corn snakes don’t typically reach lengths of 7 feet. The largest corn snakes generally max out around 6 feet, with most staying comfortably within the 4-5 foot range. There are a few possibilities here. It could be that your corn snake has been misidentified. Other colubrid snakes can bear a resemblance to corn snakes, particularly when young. Alternatively, your snake could be a hybrid between a corn snake and another larger species like a rat snake.
I have an 8mth old Ball Python who was given to me and I love her dearly.
At first I was calling her baby girl only for lack of a better name… until 2 days after I fed her for the first time since I had gotten her(about a week)
I came into the living room turned on her light and she was on top of her water dish “glass surfing” and I wondered why she was acting all frantic..then I saw where she had gone to the bathroom during the night in the opposite corner but the paper towels were soaked in urine too.
I told her goodness gracious it’s only natural and your acting like such a diva about your favorite area being soiled. That’s when I changed her name to “Diva”
She dislikes light of any kind,hates her basking lamp and will stay in her hide unless it’s totally dark. As I said…such a Diva lol.
Okay, I’ve been trying to convince my parents to get me a ball python for a while now. The problem isn’t fear of snakes or anything, (my mom actually LoVeS them) it’s just their long lifespan. I read that they live about twenty to thirty years! Now I’m PERFECTLY okay with the commitment, but my mom is worried that when I go off to college, I won’t be able to bring my snek with me and she’ll be stuck with it for thirty years. We’ve already been through this conversation so many times tho and I proposed that I could get one of my (many) cousins to snakesit. She is still fighting me though. And I KNOWWWW, I could just get a corn snek or a milk snek or some other snek that doesn’t live that long…but I feel like ball pythons are better (mostly because they are sooooo cute). Also, I don’t really know what I would name my snek if I ended up getting one. I’m thinking about the names Voodoo, Avocado, Pandora, Cleopatra, Leonardo, and Theodosia (imagine if I had three sneks all named Cleo, Leo and Theo! xD) I also would love suggestions on what snek morph to get, I’m considering the panda pied morph. And LAST, I would like advice for caring for sneks in general, I’m COMPLETELY inexperienced in this and have never owned an animal (besides golden retrievers) before. I haven’t been doing any research but I absolutely intend on doing so. I already have two dogs, Beamer and Bentley. I’m so sorry for the long comment, xD. I’m also turning thirteen in a few months and REALLY appreciate suggestions. Have a great day y’all!
Hi Willow. I’m sorry to be the party pooper here, but I agree with your mom. It’s a huge commitment, and you have no idea how much your life will change in the years to come. For example, I left my country to travel the world, and still travelling after 10 years. If you had told me I was going to do that when I was in high school. I wouldn’t have believed you. Since I left, I committed not to have pets even if I really wanted to. Things like this can wait, and it’s better for everyone. The day you know that you’re settled, you can think again about it. Until then, we have a full series of articles on how to care for ball pythons 🙂
I’m convincing my dad to get a Banana Ball Python and if I do get one and it’s a boy I’m going to name him Minion get it because they love bananas!!!