100 Names for Pet Snakes

Updated on 11/05/21

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In This Article

Top Names
Naming Tips
Girl Names
Boy Names
Names From History and Fiction
Unique Names
Funny Names
A to Z Names

Names for pet snakes are as varied as all their different species, sizes, colors, and temperaments. Some snake owners name their snakes based on cultural influences, like books or movies they like. Others might be more inclined to name their animal based on looks or personalities. A snake species might also inspire a cool name, like king snakes or corn snakes, which can lead you to names like Rex and Cornelius. Here are some great name lists—girl names, boy names, funny names, and names inspired by history and fiction, and more—to get you thinking about what you'd like in a snake name.

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Top Snake Names

Asmodeus
Basil or Basilisk
Buttercup
Diablo
Ebony
Fluffy
Jafaar
Medusa
Naga or Nagini
Noodles
Severus
Slider
Slinky
Slithers
Slytherin

Tips for Naming Your Snake

Most snakes can live for up to 20 years, so think about the lasting power of that name. You will likely share the name will family, friends, and the veterinarian. Make sure that name makes sense to you, and that you can explain it when asked more about it. Some people like to name their pets based on looks, and others want to be more obscure. With dogs and cats, many pet owners name pets based on sex; however, since it's usually hard to tell the sex of the snake by looking at it, this may be less important. Although for some, the sex of your snake may inspire your naming decision.

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Girl Snake Names

Most girl snake names are as exotic as the snake itself. Take a look at some feminine names that predominantly come from place names and nature.

Anemone
Aurora
Baby
Bella
Bindi
Catalina
Cherry
China
Dakota
Dolores
Ginger
India
Ivy
Izzy
Juniper
Leaf
Lotus
Precious
Raven
Zoe

Boy Snake Names

When thinking of boy snake names, most are masculine or menacing. Take a look at some tough-guy names mixed in with some lighthearted selections.

Apollo
Bowie
Buddy
Danger
Duff
Ghost
Harley
Hendrix
Jackson
Lennon
Mali
Mars
Mojo
Moss
Nigel
Nirvana
Pickle
Piglet
Sammy
Ziggy

Names From History and Fiction

Perhaps the most famous snake of all time comes from the Biblical story of the Garden of Eden. Hinduism and Greek and Norse mythology also offer some well-known snakes to consider. You can have some fun picking names from pop culture references to literature and movies like the "Harry Potter" series, "The Jungle Book," and "Indiana Jones."

Asmodeus
Attila
Basil or Basilisk
Diablo
Eden
Eve
Genghis
Heaven
Hydra
Indiana
Jafaar
Kaa
Medusa
Naga or Nagini
Rainbow
Severus
Shiva
Sir Hiss
Slytherin
Snape

Unique Snake Names

If you look at what makes your snake unique, the characteristics that stand out might be color, personality, or natural behavior. Everything from its species, its markings, the way it moves, and the shapes it makes can influence how you name your snake.

Amethyst
Brazil
Cherry
Coral
Cornelius
Curls
Ebony
Goldie
Jade
Opal
Pearl
Poke
Rainbow
Rex
Rio
Rosy
Slider
Slinky
Stripes
Worm

Funny or Silly Snake Names

Another fun way to name a pet snake is to give it a diametrically different name. For example, snakes are not known for being fluffy and cuddly, but that witty twist of a name can make people smile. Take a look at a few of those names as well as a few snake name puns.