250+ Great Names for Pet Snakes

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Updated on 12/07/22

Names for Pet Snakes — The Spruce / Catherine Song

In This Article

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

Not every pet is covered in fur or feathers. Reptiles, including snakes, are popular pets as well, and deserve names as unique as they are. Whether you are looking for female snake names, male snake names, or as often happens, you aren't sure of your snake's gender, it's always a given that names for pet snakes can be just as varied as all their different species, sizes, colors, and temperaments. So whether you'd like to name your pet snake after a favorite book or movie character, a name from history, or a moniker that just seems to suit your new slithering friend's personality, here are more than 250 great names for pet snakes. Read on for inspiration.

How to Determine a Snake's Sex

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.

Snake Species Commonly Kept as Pets

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Pet Snakes: Names and Fun Facts

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
Bathsheba
Beatrix
Beauty
Bella
Betty
Bindi
Boudica
Catalina
Cherry
China
Cleopatra
Dakota
Dolly
Dolores
Elektra
Ginger
India
Ivy
Izzy
Juliet
Juniper
Kira
Leaf
Lotus
Luna
Minerva
Narcissa
Natasha
Pandora
Penelope
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.

Anakin
Apollo
Bowie
Buddy
Danger
Dante
Draco
Dude
Duff
Fabio
Fitz
Ghost
Harley
Hendrix
Jackson
Jax
Lennon
Lucifer
Mali
Mars
Mojo
Moss
Nigel
Nirvana
Pickle
Piglet
Romeo
Rufus
Sammy
Sigurd
Slyde
Zeke
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." There are many great snake names to be found in literature, film, mythology, and folk tales.

Asmodeus
Attila
Basil or Basilisk
Coatlicue
Diablo
Eden
Eve
Genghis
Heaven
Hera
Hydra
Indiana
Jafaar
Kaa
Kundalini
Mara
Master Viper
Medusa
Merlin
Naga or Nagini
Odin
Ophion
Ouroboros
Rainbow
Severus
Shiva
Sir Hiss
Slytherin
Smaug
Smeagol
Snape
Thor
Thulsa Doom
Voldemort

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
Crawley
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.