1500+ Good Snake Names For Males & Females

Choosing between different snake names is a ton of fun. There are so many great options out there!

But for some owners, the process can be overwhelming. They aren’t sure if they should go with something cool, unique, cute, funny, or simple.

To make things a bit easier, we put together this massive list of snake names to get you started. You can pick directly from the list, or simply use them as inspiration.

Enjoy!

Female Snake Names

If you’re looking for a list of great female snake names, we’ve got you covered. We’ve used plenty of these names over the years and know many owners who have done the same.

The names in this section tend to be a bit more on the cute and unique side. Snakes are a very different kind of animal, so we like going with names that fit!

Male Snake Names

There are many cool male snake names that fit perfectly with the nature of this animal. The right name really matches the vibe a snake can give off.

Just like the female names, we wanted to come up with a list of good names that stand out a bit. You won’t find “James” on this list!

Funny Snake Names

We all know that snakes can be silly creatures from time to time. The combination of their unique body and temperament can make anyone chuckle (especially when you throw in a pun).

This section has all of our favorite funny snake names. We had a blast putting these together, so this ended up being the largest one!

Cute Snake Names

Sometimes you just want a cute snake name to match your adorable little pet. This list will give you plenty of options to choose from.

Oh, and here’s a picture of a cute little snake just for fun!

Unique Snake Names

Snakes are unique animals, so giving them a unique name makes a whole lot of sense. While there can be something cute and distinguished about a standard name (like Charles), going against the grain really fits these creatures.

This section has the most unique snake names we could think of. While most of the names on this page are rather uncommon, this section stands out from the rest.

Famous Snake Names

Taking inspiration from a famous snake in mythology, history, or fiction is another great way to go when coming up with a name. This is our best list of famous snake names for you to choose from.

Badass Snake Names

While some owners like to lean into the cute and friendly nature of their snakes, others prefer a name that fits the no-nonsense nature of these animals. This list of badass snake names will give you a lot of intimidating choices. 

How To Pick A Good Name

Picking a good snake name is something that many people undervalue. They assume that the name doesn’t matter since snakes don’t respond to commands like a dog would.

But we disagree.

We believe that spending some time on the naming process is a great way to start the bond with your new pet. You’ll be learning to understand your snake simply by taking the time to come up with a name that appeals to you (and hopefully goes well with the nature of your new pal).

Not only that, but choosing a name you enjoy can keep things fun over time. Any little thing you can do to keep the experience enjoyable and fresh is worth it!

So how do you pick the right snake name?

In our opinion, this can depend on a number of things. The first is your personality, and the second is the behavior and appearance of your snake.

If you’re someone who enjoys being a bit silly and keeping things light, you’ll probably enjoy coming up with a funny snake name. This could be a pun or simply something a bit goofy that you enjoy.

Trust us, you’ll have a lot of fun brainstorming!

If you’re a bit more serious or want something cool, you might gravitate toward something unique or even a bit badass. This will help build a neat aura around your new pet (which is probably what attracted you to them in the first place).

When it comes to the personality and appearance of your snake, we recommend factoring that into the naming process as well.

If your snake is quite lazy then you might feel compelled to give them a different name than a more active species. If they’re arboreal (like the Amazon tree boa) then it might be fun to come up with a name related to their time spent climbing!

You can also consider the species and color as well. “Corny” is a popular name for corn snakes, or “Phantom” for a black species are both examples as well.

At the end of the day, there’s no right or wrong way to pick a snake name. Just have fun with it!

Conclusion

The number of potential snake names we came up with actually surprised us. We knew there were a lot, but we didn’t realize there were THIS many!

We had a blast putting together this list and have plenty of cool names that we’re looking forward to using in the future (another great excuse to get more snakes).

Obviously there are a million other snake names we could have added, so if you come up with a gem we’d love to hear it! If it’s really good, we’ll probably add it to this list as well…