300+ Cool & Creative Lizard Names for Your Scaly Sidekick

Welcome to the fascinating world of lizard ownership! Whether you’ve just welcomed a scaly new friend or you’re a seasoned reptile enthusiast, choosing the perfect name for your cold-blooded companion is an important step in building a lifelong bond.

A great lizard name reflects your pet’s unique personality and appearance while showcasing your creativity and sense of humor. It’s a way to celebrate the special connection you share with your scaly sidekick and make them feel like a true member of the family.

We’ve compiled over 300 sss-sensational name ideas to inspire you and your lizard friend. From species-inspired names to pun-tastic monikers that will make you chuckle every time you hear them, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’ll share tips on picking the perfect name and incorporating it into your daily bonding routine.

So bask in the warmth of your terrarium, get comfortable, and let’s dive into the world of lizard names!

1. Species-Specific Monikers – Names Inspired by Your Lizard’s Kind

One of the first things you’ll notice about your new lizard is their unique species and appearance. Whether they’re a tiny gecko, a majestic bearded dragon, or a color-changing chameleon, their specific traits can be a great source of inspiration for a name that truly captures their essence.

Gecko Names

1. Sticky

2. Gizmo

3. Toby

4. Gex

5. Marbles

6. Ozzy

7. Ziggy

8. Tango

9. Velcro

10. Lizzy

11. Cheech

12. Gizmo

13. Speck

14. Gollum

15. Jumper

16. Maverick

17. Ninja

18. Radar

19. Scamp

20. Spidey

21. Tango

22. Wahoo

23. Yoda

24. Zap

25. Zippy

26. Zorro

27. Zulu

28. Astro

29. Blink

30. Copper

Bearded Dragon Names

31. Apollo

32. Bandit

33. Blaze

34. Brutus

35. Calypso

36. Cleo

37. Clyde

38. Dante

39. Draco

40. Falkor

41. Flynn

42. Frodo

43. Gimli

44. Gizmo

45. Horus

46. Iggy

47. Juno

48. Kyro

49. Loki

50. Magnus

51. Monty

52. Nero

53. Nyx

54. Odin

55. Onyx

56. Orion

57. Phoenix

58. Puff

59. Quirk

60. Rango

61. Spike

62. Thor

63. Tiamat

64. Titan

65. Vali

66. Vulcan

67. Xena

68. Yoshi

69. Zander

70. Zeus

Chameleon Names

71. Bowie

72. Camo

73. Chroma

74. Curly

75. Escher

76. Houdini

77. Hue

78. Iguana

79. Indy

80. Iris

81. Jasper (a similar one can be found on our list of snake names)

82. Jewel

83. Kaleidoscope

84. Karma

85. Kermit

86. Marvin

87. Matisse

88. Merlin

89. Mystique

90. Neon

91. Opal

92. Orion

93. Pascal

94. Picasso

95. Pinky

96. Prism

97. Rainbow

98. Rango

99. Skittles

100. Tricolor

2. Personality Profiles – Names That Celebrate Your Lizard’s Quirks

Every lizard has its own unique personality, from the curious and adventurous to the calm and cuddly. Naming your lizard after their individual quirks is a great way to celebrate what makes them special and showcase your bond with your scaly friend.

Curious & Adventurous Names

101. Amelia Slitherhart

102. Bilbo

103. Buzz

104. Challenger

105. Chance

106. Clyde

107. Critter

108. Darwin

109. Dora

110. Earhart

111. Elmo

112. Explorer

113. Frodo

114. Huckleberry

115. Ibn Battuta

116. Indy

117. Lara

118. Lewis

119. Livingstone

120. Marco Polo

121. Maui

122. Nemo

123. Phileas Fogg

124. Quest

125. Rango

126. Ranger

127. Rico

128. Rocket

129. Sherlock

130. Stanley

Calm & Cuddly Names

131. Basil

132. Biscuit

133. Boots

134. Buddah

135. Cashmere

136. Chai

137. Charmer

138. Cinnamon

139. Cookie

140. Cuddles

141. Drifter

142. Dumpling

143. Fluffy

144. Gingerbread

145. Huggy

146. Jasmine

147. Marshmallow

148. Mellow

149. Muffin

150. Noodle

151. Peaches

152. Peanut

153. Popcorn

154. Pudding

155. Saffron

156. Skittles

157. Sleepy

158. Snuggles

159. Tofu

160. Zen

Sassy & Spunky Names

161. Blaze

162. Boomer

163. Chili

164. Dash

165. Diablo

166. Dynamite

167. Fireball

168. Firecracker

169. Flame

170. Jagger

171. Jalapeno

172. Jinx

173. Juno

174. Leo

175. Luna

176. Maverick

177. Moxie

178. Pepper

179. Piper

180. Pixie

181. Rebel

182. Rogue

183. Roxy

184. Saffron

185. Sassy

186. Smolder

187. Sparky

188. Spitfire

189. Storm

190. Ziggy

3. Mythi-sssss-cal Monikers – Legendary Names for Legendary Lizards

Throughout history and mythology, lizards have been revered as powerful, wise, and sometimes even divine creatures. Naming your lizard after a legendary reptile or a mythical figure associated with lizards is a great way to honor their regal bearing and mysterious allure.

Mythological Lizard Names

191. Apophis (Egyptian chaos serpent)

192. Basilisk (European king of serpents) 193. Cockatrice

194. Cthulhu (Lovecraftian creature)

195. Draconis (Latin for dragon)

196. Goldfinger (from the James Bond novel)

197. Hydra (Greek multi-headed serpent)

198. Jafar (the antagonist from Aladdin)

199. Kaa (the snake from The Jungle Book)

200. Komodo (Indonesian dragon)

201. Leviathan (biblical sea serpent)

202. Loki (Norse trickster god that can shapeshift into

203. Medusa (Greek Gorgon with snakes for hair)

204. Naga (Hindu serpent deity)

205. Orochi (Japanese serpent with eight heads and eight tails)

206. Ouroboros (Greek symbol of a snake eating its tail, symbolizing eternity and the cycle of life and death)

207. Quetzalcoatl (Aztec feathered serpent deity)

208. Rainbow Serpent (creator deity in Aboriginal Australian mythology)

209. Shenlong (wish-granting dragon from Dragon Ball)

210. Smaug (the dragon from The Hobbit)

211. Sssqueeze (snake from The Jungle Book)

212. Tannin (sea monster in the bible)

213. Typhon (Father of monsters in Greek mythology)

214. Vishnu (Hindu god whose seat is the serpent Shesha)

215. Wyvern (legendary two-legged dragon with a barbed tail)

216. Yamata-no-Orochi (Susanoo no Mikoto’s adversary in Japanese mythology)

217. Zhulong (Chinese mythological dragon)

Historical & Literary Names

218. Cleopatra (Egyptian queen famous for her alleged suicide by asp bite)

219. Herodotus (Greek historian who wrote about the sacred crocodiles of Egypt)

220. Kipling (author of “The Jungle Books”)

221. Meretseger (Egyptian cobra goddess who guarded pharaohs’ tombs)

222. Pliny the Elder (Roman naturalist who wrote about reptiles)

223. Satha (servant of the Hindu god Shiva, known for wearing snakes)

224. Sheogorath (Daedric Prince of Madness, associated with reptiles from Elder Scrolls universe)

225. Sobek (Egyptian crocodile deity)

226. St. Hilda (Christian saint associated with taming snakes)

227. Tiresias (Greek oracle who understood language of animals)

228. Tokay (Rudyard Kipling character named after a gecko)

4. Pop Goes The Lizard – Slithering into Pop Culture

From ancient myths to modern media, lizards have always been a favorite subject in pop culture. If you’re a fan of movies, books, or TV shows featuring memorable reptilian characters, why not name your lizard after one of these iconic figures?

Movie & TV Lizard Names

229. Barney (the friendly T-Rex)

230. Dino (the Flintstones’ pet)

231. Draco (from Dragonheart)

232. Gex (from the Gex video game series)

233. Godzilla (the King of the Monsters)

234. Joanna (from “The Rescuers Down Under”)

235. Jurassic (from the “Jurassic Park” franchise)

236. Littlefoot (from “The Land Before Time”)

237. Mushu (Eddie Murphy-voiced dragon sidekick from “Mulan”)

238. Petrie (from “The Land Before Time”)

239. Puff (the Magic Dragon)

240. Rango (Johnny Depp-voiced chameleon protagonist)

241. Reptar (the Rugrats’ toy dinosaur)

242. Rex (toy dinosaur from “Toy Story”)

243. Slimer (gluttonous green ghost from “Ghostbusters”)

244. Spike (from “The Land Before Time”)

245. Tick-Tock (the crocodile from “Peter Pan”)

246. Toothless (the friendly Night Fury from “How to Train Your Dragon”)

247. Yoshi (the lovable dinosaur sidekick to Mario and Luigi)

Celebrity Lizard Names

248. Britney Slithers

249. Croco-Beyoncé

250. David Hisselhoff

251. John Lizardry

252. Justin Timberdrake

253. Kelizardo

254. Kristen Hisston

255. Lizzo the Lizard

256. Mariah Scary

257. Mark Scale-lo

258. Reptilian Gosling

259. Robert Scaly Jr.

260. Scalene Dion

261. Sly Stallizard

262. Taylor Hissft

5. Hissterical Wordplay – Clever Puns & Lizard Jokes

If you love a good pun or enjoy making people chuckle with your clever wordplay, a lizard name that incorporates some scaly humor might be just the thing for you. These hiss-terical names will surely tickle your funny bone and make your lizard stand out.

Punny Lizard Names

263. Angela Skink-sbury

264. Chamillionaire

265. Elvis Pressssley

266. Gecko Rose

267. George Curious

268. Gilbert Scaledfin

269. Giuseppe Scali

270. Hiss Skink-Sin

271. Iggy Azalea

272. John Travoltile

273. Juan Carlos Lizardy

274. Kristen Iguana

275. Lizard Hasselhoffman

276. Lizardbug Johnson

277. Monty Python

278. Oliver Skink

279. Pink Gecko

280. Salvador Dalizard

281. Steve Iguwin

282. TyrannoSir Isaac Newton

283. William Snakespeare

284. Winston Curdchill

Lizard Joke Names

285. Aspidochelone

286. Basilisk and you shall receive

287. Chameleon circuit

288. Chameleon on the ceiling  

289. Does my Skink look big in this?  

290. Gecko the flow and Gecko it loud

291. Geckos before Geckos

292. Give Peas a Chance

293. Hide and Skink  

294. I toad you so!

295. I’m so Iguana rock ‘n’ roll

296. Iguananasaurus Rex

297. Jurassic pickle

298. Let minnow about it

299. Lizard of Oz

300. Lizards I saw

301. My dragon queen

302. Say Bearded cheese!

303. Scales from another mother

304. Show me your fingKNOWS

305. Snakey-sssssspace

306. The gecko goes gaga

307. The skunk in the trunk

308. Who gives a Skink?

Tips for Naming Your Lizard

Now that you’ve seen a wide variety of lizard name ideas, it’s time to choose the perfect one for your scaly friend. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Consider your lizard’s unique appearance, personality, and species. Look for a name that celebrates what makes them special.
2. Think about your interests and sense of humor. Your lizard’s name can also reflect your passions and personality.
3. Say the name out loud a few times. Does it roll off the tongue easily? Is it fun to say?
4. Avoid names that might be confusing or too similar to commands like “sit” or “stay.”
5. Don’t feel pressure to make it perfect right away. Sometimes it takes a little time to get to know your lizard’s personality and find a name that fits just right.

Remember, naming your lizard is just one small way to bond with your new companion. The most important thing is to provide them with proper care, a comfortable habitat, and plenty of love and attention.

Conclusion: A Lizard by Any Other Name

In the end, the perfect lizard name is the one that feels right to you and your scaly friend. Whether you go for a pun-tastic pop culture reference, a mythical moniker that evokes ancient wisdom, or a simple name inspired by your lizard’s stunning appearance, the key is to choose something that makes you smile and forges a connection between you and your pet.

So have fun, get creative, and enjoy the process of discovering your lizard’s unique identity. And remember, a lizard by any other name would still be just as sweet (or sassy, or spooky, or silly – the choice is yours!).

We hope this guide has inspired you and given you plenty of ideas for naming your own serpentine sidekick. Now we want to hear from you! Share your favorite lizard names in the comments below, or tell us what you decided to call your own slithery friend.