200 Frog Names for Your Amphibious Friend
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Apr. 30, 2025
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Congrats on your new pet frog! You’re in for a fun journey as a pet parent—and the first step is choosing a frog name that’s as fresh and fun as your pet.
Ready to jump in? From historical classics to pop-culture stars, here are 200 frog names that earn our green light.
| Creative Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | With “hop” right in his name, the Academy Award®-winning actor is a natural namesake for froggy friends. |
| Brook | This preppy name is also the word for a small stream. |
| Dennis Hopper | Another Hollywood-inspired name, Dennis Hopper has obvious frog potential. |
| IHOP | If you’re a breakfast lover, look no further than the International House of Pancakes for inspiration. |
| French Fly | For the bug-eating friend who enjoys a fast-food pun. |
| Frogzilla | Godzilla™ has nothing on your pet. |
| Hip Hop | Perfect for the pet who jumps to the beat. |
| Hoppy Gilmore | In honor, of course, of fictional golfing great Happy Gilmore. |
| Hoppy Potter | A magical name inspired by everyone’s favorite teenage wizard. |
| Hopscotch | For short, you can call them Scotch! |
| Jumpin’ Jack Flash | The iconic Rolling Stones song lends classically cool swagger. |
| Leapold | The German name Leopold, but make it frog-friendly. |
| Legolas | With “leg” in his name, the “Lord of the Rings” character could be a fun choice for Tolkien fans. |
| Reed | The English boy’s name is also the name of a plant that grows in wetlands. |
| Snoop Froggy Frogg | For your one and only F-R-O-Double G. |
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| Unique Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Anura | In the scientific classification system, frogs belong to the order Anura, which means “without tail.” |
| Avocado | Like frogs, the guacamole star is iconically green. |
| Darwin | Darwin’s frog is a species discovered by Charles Darwin during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. |
| Forest | Currently trending as a boy’s name, Forest is a charming, nature-inspired choice. |
| Frosch | Frosch is the German word for “frog.” |
| Grenouille | The French word for “frog” has a certain je ne sais quoi. |
| Groda | Although less elegant than grenouille, the Swedish word for “frog” is short and sweet. |
| Kaeru | Kaeru is the Japanese word for “frog.” |
| Kaleidoscope | Many frogs can alter the color of their skin to blend in with their surroundings; the mottled camouflage can resemble a kaleidoscope. |
| Kikker | Kikker means “frog” in Dutch. |
| Malachite | The mineral is known for its gorgeous, deep green color. |
| Midori | The bright green liquor could make for a “spirited” name! |
| Pistachio | Petite, green, and beloved—just like your pet! |
| Pogo | Perfect for the pet who bounces like a pogo stick. |
| Rã | Rã is the Portuguese word for “frog.” |
| Ricochet | For short, you can call your bouncy bud “Ric.” |
| Rio | The Spanish word for “river” is also the name of a species of tree frog found in Brazil. |
| Sapo | In Spanish and Portuguese, Sapo means “toad.” |
| Verde | The Spanish word for “green” is a go when it comes to frog names! |
| Zaba | The Polish word for “frog” is decidedly cute. |
| Zielony | For an unexpected choice, consider the Polish word for “green.” |
| Funny Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Baxter | Baxter the dog? Boring. Baxter the frog? Brilliant! |
| Bob | Bob the Frog will have no problem earning chuckles. |
| Biggie | For the oversized amphibian, Biggie could be a big hit. |
| Budweiser | An homage to the classic Budweiser® frogs, with the perfect nickname: Bud! |
| Bully | If your pet is a bullfrog, look no further! |
| Croakie Monster | You should never give your frog cookies—but you can definitely give them a punny, cookie-inspired name! |
| Fluffy | An ironic pick for a decidedly unfluffy pet. |
| Froggy McFrogface | In honor of Boaty McBoatface®, the name that won a public poll to name a British submarine. |
| Grinch™ | He’s a sweet one, Mr. Grinch! |
| Gumby® | The classic claymation character has a name that will make everyone smile. |
| Hulk™ | An “incredible” name for your incredible pet! |
| Kangaroo | An Aussie-inspired pick for your hopping companion. |
| Leap Frog | The childhood game could be a cute choice for your jumpy buddy. |
| McRibbit | If you’re a fast-food fan, this one has us “croaking” up! |
| Mike Wazowski | The beloved “Monsters Inc.” character isn’t a frog, but he’s small, green, and adorable. |
| Shrek | Although not a frog, Shrek is green and lives in a swamp—count it! |
| Sir Hopsalot | For daily laughs, we recommend calling your pet “Sir” for short. |
| Spot | Whether or not your frog has spots, this canine-centric name is sweet and silly. |
| Yoda | Adorable, your pet is! |
| Cute Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Apple | A great, green pick for the apple of your eye. |
| Bubbles | Perfect for the outgoing amphibian in your life. |
| Bunny | You’ll be hoppy you chose such a cute name for your pet. |
| Cuddles | Frogs aren’t exactly cuddly pets, but this adorable name is still up for grabs. |
| Daisy | You can never go wrong with a floral-inspired name. |
| Frank | Frank the Frog? It doesn’t get any cuter. |
| Frannie | For another alliterative choice, consider this sweet, unisex name. |
| Freddy | When it comes to cute frog names, Freddy reigns supreme. |
| Gilly | Adult frogs don’t have gills, but tadpoles do. |
| Gizmo | Inspired by the “Gremlins” movie franchise, Gizmo is a certified cutie. |
| Guppy | Go ahead, make a splash with this adorable name! |
| Kiwi | Sweet, petite, and green, Kiwi fits the bill. |
| Lily | A lovely choice for your lily-pad dweller. |
| Peanut | A classic for pint-sized pets of all types. |
| Puddles | Perfect for your puddle-jumping companion. |
| Ribbit | Why overthink it? Ribbit is an obviously cute choice! |
| Shamrock | Because you’re lucky to have such a great pet—with such a cute name! |
| Speckles | A nod to the classic nursery rhyme “Five Little Speckled Frogs,” this one is spot-on adorable. |
| Springs | For the pet who always has a spring in their step. |
| Sprout | This sweet little name is ripe for the picking. |
| Tad | Short for tadpole, of course! |
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| Cool Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Battletoad | Inspired by the vintage arcade game “Battletoads,” this one is ice-cold cool. |
| Blaze | Fast and flashy, just like your pet. |
| Bufo | Bufo is a genus of toads, as well as a super cool frog name. |
| Camo | A nod to your pet’s way-cool camouflaging capabilities. |
| Cyclos | In the “Legend of Zelda,” universe, Cyclos is a frog-like deity. |
| Dash | The trending boy’s name is ideally suited for a fast-on-his-feet frog. |
| Goliath | The Goliath frog is the largest frog in the world, and can weigh over 7 pounds! |
| Jade | The green gemstone lends a cool-girl factor. |
| Jagger | If your frog has “moves like Jagger,” consider naming him after the jumpy Rolling Stones frontman. |
| Jasper | Jasper gemstones are commonly green. |
| Jeremiah | As the song goes, Jeremiah was a bullfrog. |
| Jet | Perfect for the quick pet who can turn on the jets. |
| Jordan | Decades after retiring from the NBA, Michael Jordan’s vertical leap remains legendary. |
| Kryptonite™ | Superman’s weakness had a glowing, green hue. |
| Maverick | Ideal for the spontaneous, high-jumping frog with tons of personality. |
| Neptune | Cooler than cool? The trident-wielding Roman god of water. |
| Ninja | Just like frogs, ninjas have serious jumping skills. |
| Rex | For the little pet who aspires to be a T-rex. |
| Rogue | Go rogue with this rebellious choice! |
| Spike | Although more common for a bulldog, we think Spike is just as fun for a bullfrog. |
| Storm | A powerful name for a petite pet. |
| Superfrog | For a cool throwback name, look no further than vintage video game “Superfrog.” |
| Triton | In Greek mythology, Triton is the god of the sea. |
| Zephos | Along with Cyclos, Zephos is a giant frog-like god in “The Legend of Zelda.” |
| Fancy Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Alistair | Of Scottish origin, meaning “defender.” |
| Augustus | For a less formal option, consider the nickname Augie. |
| Aurelia | A Latin name, meaning “golden one.” |
| Balthazar | A regal, biblical name that’s poised for a modern-day comeback. |
| Basil | This Greek name also references the green herb. |
| Beatrice | Of Latin origin, meaning “bringer of joy.” |
| Benedict | For short, Benny is adorable! |
| Benoît | This male, French name means “blessed.” |
| Caspian | A Latin name made popular by Prince Caspian in “The Chronicles of Narnia” series. |
| Clarence | Popular among British royals, Clarence takes the crown. |
| Evangeline | Of Greek origin, meaning “good news.” |
| Florence | This delicate girl’s name of Latin origin means “flowering.” |
| Isabella | If you like the name Bella, consider going with its fancier full version. |
| Jacques | Who wouldn’t want to meet a frog named Jacques? |
| Margaux | Say “oui!” to the fancy French spelling of this trending girl’s name. |
| Maximillian | Max is cute, but Maximillian is epic. |
| Montgomery | Whether you call him Montgomery or Monty, that’s one fancy frog. |
| Oliver | Classic and sophisticated, Oliver means “green.” |
| Ophelia | For a Shakespearean wink, consider this elegant Greek name. |
| Percival | Sir Percival was one of the Knights of the Round Table. |
| Sabine | Popular in France and Germany, this chic girl’s name has an understated elegance. |
| Sebastian | Although associated with a certain Disney crab, we think Sebastian could also work nicely for a frog. |
| Serephina | Of Italian origin, meaning “fiery.” |
| Thaddeus | You can call him Thad on the weekends. |
| Vivienne | Derived from French, meaning “lively.” |
| Zacharias | Why have a Zack when you could have a Zacharias? |
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| Mythological Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Achelous | The shapeshifting river god of Greek mythology. |
| Adaro | In Melanesia mythology, the adaro is a water spirit. |
| Amabie | The amabie is a mermaid-like figure in Japanese folklore. |
| Artemis | Known as the goddess of the hunt, Artemis is also associated with freshwater. |
| Atargatis | An ancient, fish-bodied goddess of fertility. |
| Boann | An Irish goddess associated with freshwater. |
| Bolbe | A Greek lake goddess. |
| Chalchiuhtlicue | The Aztec goddess of water. |
| Hapi | The god of the annual flooding of the Nile. |
| Heqet | In Egyptian mythology, Heqet is a frog-headed goddess. |
| Iara | In Brazilian mythology, Iara is a shapeshifting water deity. |
| Jiraiya | In Japanese folklore, Jiraiya is a toad-riding ninja. |
| Kappa | The kappa is a water spirit in Japanese folklore, known for pulling pranks. |
| Kek | In Egyptian mythology, Kek is the frog-headed god of the night. |
| Kulullû | In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, the Kulullû is a water-dwelling fish-man. |
| Leviathan | Referenced throughout the Bible, the Leviathan is a demonic sea serpent. |
| Llamhigyn y dwr | In Welsh mythology, Llamhigyn y dwr is a monstrous, evil toad. |
| Loveland | A more recent mythological creature, the Loveland frog is a humanoid frog first reported in Loveland, Ohio, in 1972. |
| Melusine | In French folklore, a melusine is a female spirit that inhabits fresh water. |
| Naiad | A water nymph associated with freshwater in Greek mythology. |
| Njord | The Norse god of the sea and winds. |
| Nommo | In African folklore, the nommo are amphibious ancestral spirits. |
| Pania | A figure of Māori mythology, the Pania is a mermaid-like creature. |
| Selkie | In Scottish folklore, selkies are creatures that can shapeshift from seal to human. |
| Tethys | The Greek goddess of freshwater. |
| Tiberinus | The Roman god of the Tiber River. |
| Tiddalik | In indigenous Australian mythology, Tiddalik is a thirsty frog who appears in creation stories. |
| Vodyanoy | A water spirit in Slavic mythology. |
| Historical Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Abraham | A tip of the infamous hat to Abraham Lincoln, a namesake with presidential poise. |
| Alexander | Your pet is super great, so why not name him after Alexander the Great? |
| Amelia | Perfect for the pet who aspires to fly (or jump) as high as Amelia Earhart. |
| Aristotle | An Ancient Greek pick for the philosophical frog. |
| Charlamagne | For short, you can simply go with Charlie. |
| Cleopatra | Your little Cleo will appreciate being named after a powerful Egyptian pharaoh. |
| Edison | For the clever companion, consider a nod to inventor Thomas Edison. |
| Einstein | Any pet named Einstein is funny—but Einstein the Frog is extra funny. |
| Eleanor | An elegant nod to former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. |
| Franklin | A shout-out to inventor, diplomat, and man-about–town Ben Franklin. |
| Frida | For an artistic option, Frida Kahlo is a colorful choice. |
| Galileo | A star-studded pick for the pet you love to the moon and back. |
| Jefferson | For short, Jeff the Frog is sure to earn a smile. |
| Joan | Joan of Arc, frog edition? Hop to it! |
| Julius | Inspired by Julius Caesar, Roman general, statesman, and frog namesake. |
| Leonardo | Leonardo da Vinci is perhaps best known for the Mona Lisa (and now, as your frog’s namesake). |
| Mozart | Perfect for the pet with melodic croaks. |
| Napoleon | If your frog is petite and feisty, Napoleon Bonaparte may fit the bill. |
| Nefertiti | The tomb of ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti contains images of frogs, which was a symbol of rejuvenation. |
| Nightingale | A gorgeous name in honor of Florence Nightingale. |
| Shakespeare | Toads and frogs were bad omens in Shakespeare’s plays, but even so, you can’t go wrong with the Bard. |
| Teddy | The perfect, ironic nickname for your not-so-fluffy friend named after Theodore Roosevelt. |
| Winston | His full name, of course, is Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. |
| Washington | The first president of the United States lends plenty of gravitas. |
| Pop-Culture Frog Names | |
|---|---|
| Aquaman™ | The water-dwelling superhero may not trust amphibians in the comic books, but Aquaman the Frog is still undeniably fun. |
| Bev Bighead | Bev Bighead is a toad on the classic cartoon “Rocko’s Modern Life.” |
| Bullywug | Bullywugs are amphibious humanoids in the “Dungeons and Dragons” universe. |
| Frogger | A hoppin’ good name borrowed from the vintage arcade game. |
| Genghis Frog | In the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise, Genghis Frog is a member of the Punk Frog clan. |
| Hypnotoad | In the cartoon series “Futurama,” Hypnotoad is a large toad who has the power to hypnotize those around him. |
| Jason Funderberker | In the animated series “Over the Garden Wall,” Jason Funderberker is the (amazing) name of Gregory’s pet frog. |
| Jean-Bob | Jean-Bob is a French frog in the animated musical “The Swan Princess.” |
| Jeremy Fisher | Written by Beatrix Potter, “The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher” tells the story of a frog who sets out to catch minnows for dinner. |
| Kermit™ | The man, the myth, the legend—Kermit the Frog! Sesame Street’s resident amphibian is a timeless choice. |
| Keroppi | Hello Kitty®’s friend Keroppi is an adorable frog. |
| King Harold | As “Shrek” fans know, King Harold was once a frog! |
| Leapovich | In “The Muppets” franchise, Leapovich is an egotistical frog. |
| Mavis | Another “Muppets” frog, Mavis is a well-informed frog who’s happy to share information about her fellow pond dwellers. |
| Oykamon | In the fantasy novel “Mariel of Redwall,” Oykamon is a vengeful toad. |
| Politoed | Politoed is an amphibian, water-dwelling Pokémon™. |
| Prince Naveen | In Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” Prince Naveen is the titular amphibian. |
| Princess Tiana | After kissing Prince Naveen, Princess Tiana surprisingly turns into a frog herself. |
| Robin | As “Muppets” fans know, Robin is Kermit the Frog’s nephew. |
| Trevor | In the “Harry Potter” series, Trevor is Neville Longbottom’s pet toad. |
| Throg | In the “Marvel” universe, Throg is a man who is turned into a frog by a witch. |
FAQs About Frog Names
What are the names of the frogs in Naruto™?
There are a number of toads and frog-like creatures in the Japanese manga series Naruto, including Gamabunta, Gamakichi, and Gamatatsu.
What is the scientific name for a frog?
Scientifically speaking, a frog is any member of the group of short-bodied, tailless, (mostly) carnivorous amphibians that make up the order Anura.
What is the frog’s name from Hello Kitty?
Keroppi is the frog from the Hello Kitty universe, known for his cheerful disposition and love of baseball.
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