224 Pet Snake Names for Your Slithery Friend
Updated
Aug. 12, 2025
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You brought home a new pet snake? Terrific! Now it’s time to choose a name. Whether you’re seeking a funny snake name or something cool, coming up with the right name takes time. Here are 224 pet snake names for inspiration—have fun with this step in your snake-keeping journey!
Key Takeaways
- Creative snake names include Nagini, Noodle, Slinky, and Viper.
- Names often reflect the snake’s species, pattern, or pop culture references.
- Funny or fearsome names add personality and uniqueness to your pet.
- A well-matched name helps form a stronger connection with your snake.
These names rank among the most common amongst pet parents in the Chewy community.
| Top Snake Names | |
|---|---|
| Noodle | |
| Draco | |
| Ruby | |
| Cornelius | |
| Lucifer | |
| Nagini | |
| Peaches | |
| Lilith | |
| Lucy | |
| Snakey |
| Most Popular Snake Names | |
|---|---|
| Ace | Fun, easy name—great for a snake. |
| Blaze | A fire-y name to match a red or orange colored snake. |
| Blue | Sad, or blue colored, depending on your perspective. |
| Button | Is your new pal as cute as a button? |
| Dash | Here’s a great name for little quick-moving snake. |
| Dinky | Meaning a very small animal—like your new pet, perhaps. |
| Domino | Name your pet snake after the game, or the pizza company. |
| Elvis | Perfect if you (or your snake) are a fan of classic rock ‘n roll. |
| Fang | No matter whether your snake is venomous or not, Fang is a great snake name. |
| Ghost | White snakes are perfect for this one—but sneaky snakes of any color can own the name. |
| Grim | Short for the “Grim Reaper.” A nod to snakes’ fully carnivorous lifestyle. |
| Jax | Shortened version of Jackson. |
| Jinx | For the snake who’s cast a spell on you. |
| Joker | Whether it’s after the Batman villain, or statement on your snake’s personality, Joker is a popular name. |
| King | How about a regal name for your new pet snake? |
| Legs | An ironic, but fun name for snakes. It’s also great for ZZ Top fans. |
| Lady Legless | When you have a pet without legs, a name like this almost too easy. |
| Leo | The zodiac lion, but it’s also short for Leonardo. |
| Lieutenant Dan | Many snakes are named after this character from “Forrest Gump.” |
| Maven | Someone with outstanding skills in a given area. |
| Niblet | A tiny bite of something—it could be a good name for a small snake like a sand boa. |
| Oscar | An award movie stars receive, and also a male name. |
| Peanut | Small, popular legume that can also refer to small animals. |
| Pepper | Black, red, or white seasoning that can be spicy (like some snakes). |
| Phoenix | After the mythical bird that dies in flames and is then reborn. |
| Pickle | Here’s a good name for a short, chunky snake. |
| Popcorn | Maybe your albino snake reminds you of popcorn. |
| Rambo | Name your combative snake after the main character from the “Rambo” movies. |
| Shadow | If your new friend lurks in the shadows, maybe that’s what you should name them. |
| Shimmer | A great name for rainbow boas and other pet snakes with shimmering, iridescent scales. |
| Silver | A precious metal that makes a good pet snake name. |
| Siren | After the fascinating, dangerous female mythical creature—who might share some of those qualities with your pet snake. |
| Sleepy | Amazon Basin boas sleep all day, so how about naming yours Sleepy? |
| Slither | A little cliché, but it suits a pet snake. |
| Sunny | A clear, cloudless day; also refers to someone who’s generally happy. |
| Tiny | This works for very small snakes but is funny and ironic in a giant snake. |
| Trinity | One of the main characters in “The Matrix.” |
| Twinkle | A cute little name for a snake with twinkling eyes. |
| Zen | Extremely relaxed, a meditative state. |
| Female Snake Names | |
|---|---|
| Akira | Japanese word meaning “bright,” “ideal,” or “clear.” |
| Amethyst | Semi-precious purple quartz gemstone. |
| Aurora | The red in the sky, just before the sun rises or immediately after it sets. |
| Charlotte | A female name that can also mean a filled sponge cake dessert, for your sweet-tempered snake. |
| Chloe | A female name that means “blooming” in Greek. |
| Cleopatra | A famous queen who died from a venomous snakebite. |
| Connie | Shortened form of Constance, but it could also be short for Constrictor. |
| Cruella | Disney character in “101 Dalmatians.” |
| Esmeralda | Spanish or Portuguese name that means “emerald.” |
| Fiona | Gaelic name that means “vine.” |
| Gamora | Superheroes have the coolest names, like this one: it’s perfect for a green snake. |
| Gia | Shortened form of Gianna, Giada, or Georgia. |
| Ginger | A spicy root herb; the word also refers to red-headed person. |
| Jade | Semiprecious stone, often green, made into jewelry. |
| Jasmine | Flowering plant with a rich aroma. |
| Kia | Female name related to Kristina; also a car brand! |
| Kiki | A nickname for any name beginning with the K sound. |
| Lily | A flower that grows from a bulb in the spring and summer months—the name could fit a white snake. |
| Luna | This is another name for the moon and could be good for a silvery or white snake. |
| Melody | It refers to a part of music but is also a female name. |
| Midge | Meaning “pearl,” Midge is usually a female name, and perfect for a snake with pearlescent hues. |
| Mila | Eastern European name meaning “gracious” or “dear.” |
| Missy Hissy | Sometimes we don’t get the calm, easy-to-handle snake we expected. |
| Miss Piggy | This would work for a hognose snake. |
| Mystique | A villainous female character in “X-Men.” |
| Opal | This iridescent gemstone gets its name from the Sanskrit word for gem. |
| Raven | Name your big black snake after this big black bird. |
| Saphira | Eragon’s dragon from the “Inheritance Cycle” novel series by Christopher Paolini. |
| Sapphire | A precious gemstone that’s usually blue, but occasionally comes in an orange-red color. |
| Shakira | After the Columbian singer known for her serpentine dance moves. |
| Sheila | This Irish name means blind, but it’s a pretty name for a snake. |
| Sassy | Your sassy snake deserves a good name that fits their personality. |
| Scarlet | A bright red color with a hint of orange. |
| Selene | The Greek goddess of the moon who drove her moon chariot across the sky. |
| Vipera | Feminized version of viper, a venomous snake. |
| Willow | A water-loving tree with long, spindly branches. |
| Xena | The warrior princess played by Lucy Lawless. |
| Zara | Beautiful and simple, Zara means “blooming flower.” |
| Zelda | The princess Link rescues in “The Legend of Zelda” video game. |
| Zoe | This cute name is great for a female snake. Any kind at all. It’s that cute. |
| Male Snake Names | |
|---|---|
| Bart | Short for Bartholomew, Bartlett, or Bartram. |
| Bob | A snake named Bob is bound to raise a few eyebrows. |
| Boris | An Eastern European name shared by actor Boris Karloff, who played the title character in the original “Frankenstein.” |
| Brutus | Caesar’s best friend who turned into an enemy. |
| Caesar | First Roman emperor after the fall of the Roman republic. |
| Cairo | The name of this Egyptian city is also a great name for a male snake. |
| Charlie | British slang for a silly person, also a code word for the letter C. |
| Clyde | Named after the river Clyde in England. |
| Crowley | From an old Gaelic word that means “hardy hero.” |
| Dante | Author of the “Divine Comedy,” which contained the “Inferno” (a place where your cold-blooded pet might like to bask). |
| Eragon | The teenage boy who’s the main character in the book with the same name. |
| Godzilla | Fictional prehistoric dinosaur-like monster, awakened by nuclear radiation. |
| Gizmo | This made-up word for a device doubles as a cute pet snake name. |
| Harry | Have a snake with zig-zag markings? Name them after Harry Potter, who sported his own lightning-shaped mark. |
| Hermit | Snakes can be social, but some are downright antisocial. |
| Houdini | If your pet snake is an escape artist, how about naming him Houdini? |
| Howard | Be sure to say this name like Howard’s mom in “The Big Bang Theory.” |
| Hunter | Snakes are predators, so how about a name that describes their behavior? |
| Jasper | This stone has whirls and swirls; perhaps your new scaly pal’s pattern is similar. |
| Kevin | This name makes the rounds in movies, often in characters who end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. |
| Maverick | A rebellious person—mavericks do their own thing. |
| Milo | A great name for easy-going pet snakes. |
| Nacho | Maybe your snake has a yellow and orange pattern? |
| Nero | A Roman emperor who played around while Rome burned. |
| Rango | The main character in the movie “Rango” was a lizard. But it could work for a snake. |
| Rocky | Boxer from the movie “Rocky” who overcame adversity. |
| Rodney Dangernoodle | Any time you can take a regular ol’ human name and turn it into a great, punny name, it’s a win. |
| Spartan | A great name for a big male snake like a boa. |
| Spike | A pointed reference to your snake’s teeth or fangs. |
| Stark | If your snake reminds you of Iron Man, name them after Tony Stark. |
| Stripe | Some snakes have awesome striped markings. |
| Tiberius | This respectable name was the T in “Star Trek”‘s “Captain James T. Kirk.” |
| Venom | Great for a venomous snake—or a pet noodle with an attitude. |
| Viper | Did your pal leave a tooth in your finger? |
| Whiskey | An amber-colored liquor that’s aged in oak barrels. |
| Zane | Names starting with Z always sound cool. |
| Zany | A great name for a crazy little snake. |
| Ziggy | The main character in the “Ziggy” comic strip. |
| Zipper | For the snake that zips around their enclosure like a maniac. |
| Mythological Snake Names | |
|---|---|
| Apep | An Egyptian snake god who symbolized darkness and chaos. |
| Apophis/Apopis | A cobra-headed god of ancient Egypt—a great name for a false water cobra. |
| Artemis | Greek goddess of the hunt, animals, and wilderness. |
| Athena | Greek goddess of war and wisdom. |
| Ares | Greek god of war, this name means “ruin.” It works for feisty snakes. |
| Asclepius | Greek god of medicine who learned secrets and wisdom from a snake. |
| Asmodeus | The demon king in the legends of Solomon and Solomon’s Temple construction. |
| Azrael | The angel of death. |
| Bai Suzhen | From Chinese mythology, a powerful female white snake demon. |
| Basilisk | The legendary serpent that kills anyone who looks into their eyes. Your Amazon tree boa tries this on you every single day. |
| Cadeucus | A healing symbol associated with medicine; a rat snake would rock this name. |
| Coatlicue | Aztec mother goddess who also gave birth to the moon and stars. |
| Draco | Great for a bush viper or a dragon snake. |
| Dracula | A pet cobra could roll with this name—fangs and all. |
| Eopsin | Korean goddess of wealth storage, often depicted as a rat snake. |
| Gorgon | A snake-headed woman in Greek mythology. |
| Helios | A Greek sun god—how about a bright yellow snake named Helios? |
| Hydra | The many-headed monster of Greek myth. |
| Jörmungandr | This sea serpent grew big enough to eat his own tail. |
| Kundalini | Sanskrit; roughly translates to “coiled snake.” |
| Leviathan | A biblical sea serpent and symbol of chaos. |
| Lilith | A primordial she-demon theorized to be Adam’s first wife. |
| Loki | The Norse god of mischief, Loki is a popular pet name. |
| Medusa | A snake-headed woman from Greek mythology—great for a female snake. |
| Merlin | The great sorcerer of King Arthur mythology. |
| Mushussu | From Mesopotamian mythology; translates as “reddish snake” or “splendor serpent.” |
| Naga | The snake-headed race who the god Brahma banished underground. |
| Nagaraja | A mythological king of half-human, half-serpent beings. |
| Nidhogg | Norse mythological dragon. Meaning “dread biter,” this fits a bitey little fellow. |
| Ningishzida | Mesopotamian god usually associated with snakes. |
| Nirvana | A state of rest and harmony; a good name for calm snakes. |
| Nüwa | Chinese human-headed snake goddess. |
| Nyx | Greek goddess of the night—great for a Mexican black kingsnake. |
| Ophion | In Greek mythology, this is the snake that incubated the primordial egg. |
| Ouroboros | Either a snake or a dragon eating its own tail in Egyptian mythology. |
| Pandora | In Greek mythology, Pandora opened a box and released all the woes into the world. |
| Quetzelcoatl | The feathered serpent creation god of Mesoamerican and Aztec myth. |
| Tefnut | Egyptian lion-headed snake god of moisture. |
| Titan | Giants in Greek myth; Zeus and his brethren killed or imprisoned them. |
| Venus | The Roman goddess of love and passion. |
| Wadjet | Cobra or snake-headed Egyptian goddess whose name means the “green one.” |
| Funny Snake Names | |
|---|---|
| Ana-Konda Slywater | Have fun giving your snake this punny version of “Star Wars” hero Anakin Skywalker. |
| Benedict Cobrabatch | Could this name inspired by actor Benedict Cumberbatch work for a false water cobra? |
| Dr. Jones | The famous movie archaeologist Indiana Jones hated snakes. |
| Hogrid | Name your hognose snake Hogrid, in honor of Hagrid—a beloved character in “Harry Potter” books and movies. |
| Cirque du Slither | For an adventurous acrobat snake. |
| Coily McFeign | For a snake that plays dead, this name does the trick. |
| David Hisselhoff | A little twist on the “Baywatch” actor’s name. |
| Deceptisnake | You never quite know if your snake is sleeping or watching you. |
| Dirt | You could name your sand boa or rosy boa Dirt. |
| Fanghis Khan | The great conqueror—of their cage, at least. |
| Fango Dango | Silly snake names are the best! |
| Fainting Fang | Snakes that play dead rock this name. |
| Fettuccini Alfredo (F. Alfreda for girls) | Noodle names for snakes are irresistible. |
| Flopsy McNoodle | Some species just can’t give up the routine; playing dead every time they see you. |
| Hisstopher | Hiss a little when you say “Christopher, and you have Hisstopher. |
| Lazy Bones | Snakes are efficient energy users and only move when they must. |
| Master P | This fun name works whether you have a python or a pit viper. |
| Monty the Python | This nod to the British television show is a no-brainer. |
| Possum | Playing dead will land you this name. |
| Severus Snake | The head of Slytherin house at Hogwarts was quite the serpentine character. |
| Slacker | For the snake that doesn’t bother striking at his food. |
| Slinky | Snakes slink around hard-to-reach areas—this name could work. |
| Slytherin | The Hogwarts house Slytherin doubles as a great snake name. |
| Smaug | Technically, a dragon. But is still an awesome pet snake name. |
| Smeagol | Does your snake coil up around a favorite spot like they’re hoarding something precious? |
| Sneaker | It could be a tennis shoe reference, or a description of your snake’s behavior. |
| Stinky | Here’s a good name for the pet snake who simply must musk every time they’re picked up. |
| Stretch | For the snake that loves stretching from one branch to the next. |
| Thorn | Here’s a funny name for a snake with a prickly personality. |
| Toothless | After the black dragon in the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon”—and perfect for snakes without teeth or fangs. |
| Wiggles | For a snake that won’t stop wiggling, a funny, wiggly name is a great idea! |
| Cool Snake Names | |
|---|---|
| Amber | Fossilized tree sap that ranges in color from yellow to deep red. |
| Ash | A cool name for a gray or black snake. |
| Batman | For your “dark knight” of a snake. |
| Bessie | This common name for cows would work well for snakes with “bovine” markings, like the cow reticulated python. |
| Blade | The vampire-hunting main character in “Blade.” |
| Coal | Did Santa bring a snake that spends their time coiled up like a lump of coal? |
| Coatl | This means “serpent” in the Nahuatl language. |
| Cobalt | Mineral used to make a vivid blue dye. |
| Cowbell | Bell that farmers hang from cows’ necks to hear them coming. |
| Diesel | Name your asphalt or freeway morph ball python Diesel. |
| Emerald | Gemstones make wonderful snake names; this one is terrific for a green tree python or emerald tree boa. |
| Flame | Corn snakes are always on the move and have bright colors—just like flames. |
| Garnet | A red-eyed albino snake named Garnet? Yes, please! |
| Glacier | A huge, white, slow-moving piece of ice that makes a great snake name. |
| Kaa | After the giant python in Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book.” |
| Indigo | Is your snake iridescent, or do they have indigo-colored eyes? |
| Julius Squeezer | How about a funny name for your new boa or python? |
| Linguini | Pasta names work well for snakes. |
| Marshmallow | This is an adorable name for a snake that happens to be white. |
| Mr. Freeze | Your cold-blooded buddy would rock this “Batman” villain’s name. |
| Noodle | A fun, simple, and memorable name. |
| Obsidian | Volcanic glass that’s usually black and semi-translucent. |
| Onyx | That jet-black snake is waiting for a cool name like Onyx! |
| Professor Sssss | Have a hissing good time making up names, like Professor Sssss. |
| Ruby | Ruby is July’s birthstone and a cool name for snake. |
| Sir Hissalot | A noble snake name for a noble snake. |
| Sir Scalesworth | Almost any time you add “Sir” to a silly word, you’ve got a good snake name. |
| Snakespeare | A nod to the family playwright and poet, Snakespeare is unforgettable. |
| Snow | For a snake with snow-white scales. |
| Sprout | A thin little snake deserves a cute name like Sprout. |
| Squirt | A funny little name for a funny little snake. |
| Stormscale | A valuable “World of Warcraft” item used to make armor—and a pretty epic snake name. |
| Swamp Thing | Perfect for a snake who likes water. |
| Zephyr | A gentle west wind. |
Hopefully, the 224 names on this list helped you find the perfect name for your pet snake. Once you’ve decided, have fun with it! Use a few colored sharpies to draw it on the side of their enclosure. If you need a few tips to finish preparing for your new pal, check out How to Set Up a Snake Enclosure.
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