Squirrel Names (From Cute to Clever, 450+ Names You'll Love)

Squirrel names can be as diverse and charming as the creatures themselves.

Whether you’re lucky enough to have a squirrel as a pet, enjoy feeding these adorable visitors in your backyard, or simply adore their playful antics, finding the perfect name is an exciting adventure.

This article is designed to spark your creativity and guide you in choosing a name as unique and lively as squirrels.

From classic to quirky, we’ve gathered a comprehensive list that promises something for every type of squirrel enthusiast.

So, let’s embark on this journey together and discover the perfect moniker for your bushy-tailed friend!

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Best Squirrel Names

Acorn
Hazel
Maple
Rusty
Chip
Twiggy
Marbles
Nutmeg
Scout
Buttercup
Coco
Flick
Whiskers
Pecan
Bucky
Cashew
Olive
Pebbles
Rascal
Toffee
Willow
Zippy
Alfie
Nibbles
Juniper
Sable
Sparky
Luna
Benny
Ginger

Male Names For Squirrels

Jasper
Leo
Max
Oliver
Theo
Archie
Bruno
Charlie
Dexter
Finn
George
Hank
Ivan
Jake
Knox
Louie
Milo
Noah
Oscar
Pablo
Quincy
Rex
Simon
Tucker
Ulysses
Vince
Walter
Xavier
Yogi
Zack

Female Names For Squirrels

Amelia
Bella
Chloe
Daisy
Ella
Fiona
Grace
Harper
Iris
Jasmine
Katie
Lily
Mia
Nora
Olive
Penny
Quinn
Rosie
Sophia
Tilly
Uma
Violet
Willow
Xena
Yara
Zoe
April
Brooke
Cindy
Delilah

Cute Squirrel Names

Bubbles
Cuddles
Doodle
Fluffy
Giggles
Honey
Jingles
Kiki
Lolly
Muffin
Noodle
Pippin
Quibble
Ruffles
Snickers
Tinker
Wiggles
Yummy
Zephyr
Boo
Cupcake
Dumpling
Fizzy
Goofy
Hiccup
Itty
Jolly
Kisses
Lovebug
Mopsy

Funny Squirrel Names

Nutty
Sir Chompsalot
Cheeky
Mr. Fluffernutter
Squirrely
Captain Nuts
Whiskerface
Nutkin
Scrat (from “Ice Age”)
Bolt
Fuzzball
Sneaky Pete
Nutso
Twitch
Zip Zap
Acorn Avenger
Flapjack
Munchkin
Paws
Rambo
Squeaky
Tails
Bandit
Gadget
Mischief
Quicksilver
Rascal
Turbo
Wigglebottom
Zapper

Cool Squirrel Names

Blaze
Maverick
Phoenix
Spike
Storm
Titan
Vortex
Zane
Axle
Dash
Echo
Falcon
Grit
Hawk
Ice
Jett
Krypto
Legend
Nova
Onyx
Pulse
Quantum
Rebel
Shadow
Thrasher
Vandal
Warp
Xander
Yonder
Zenith

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Good Names For Squirrels

Amber
Basil
Cedar
Dewey
Ember
Fawn
Goldie
Harper
Ivy
Jasper
Koda
Leaf
Misty
Nectar
Oakley
Pearl
Quartz
River
Sage
Terra
Unity
Velvet
Willow
Xylo
Yarrow
Zephyr
Ash
Blossom
Clover
Dandelion

Names For Male Squirrels

Atlas
Bandit
Caesar
Duke
Everest
Flint
Gus
Hunter
Indie
Jet
Kip
Lance
Moose
Nero
Odin
Prince
Quest
Remy
Stark
Thor
Upton
Valor
Winston
Xerxes
York
Zorro
Echo
Falcon
Goliath
Helix

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Names For Female Squirrels

Aurora
Breezy
Crystal
Delia
Eve
Freesia
Gem
Holly
Isla
Joy
Kiara
Luna
Meadow
Nyla
Opal
Pixie
Queenie
Rhea
Serenity
Trinity
Ursula
Viola
Wren
Xanthe
Yasmin
Zelda
Aria
Bijou
Calla
Dahlia

Popular Names For Squirrels

Buddy
Charlie
Daisy
Eddie
Fifi
George
Harry
Izzy
Jack
Kiki
Louie
Mimi
Nala
Ollie
Pepper
Quinn
Rocky
Sammy
Tito
Ugo
Vinnie
Willy
Xena
Yogi
Ziggy
Alfie
Bella
Coco
Dexter
Ellie

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Baby Squirrel Names

Binky
Coo
Dimples
Elf
Fidget
Goober
Hopper
Ickle
Jem
Kewpie
Lulu
Mopsy
Niblet
Oopsy
Puddles
Quip
Roly
Squeak
Tootsie
Uffie
Vim
Wobble
Xoxo
Yip
Zizzle
Awe
Bub
Chirp
Doodle
Eeny

Epic Names For A Squirrel

Achilles
Bravado
Crusader
Dragon
Eclipse
Falconer
Gladiator
Hercules
Invictus
Juggernaut
Knight
Leonidas
Merlin
Neptune
Orion
Paladin
Quantum
Ragnar
Spartan
Titan
Ulysses
Valor
Warrior
Xcalibur
Ymir
Zeus
Apollo
Beowulf
Caesar
Dante

Clever Names For Squirrels

Alibi
Bits
Cipher
Dash
Enigma
Flux
Gadget
Hex
Ink
Jinx
Kernel
Logic
Mosaic
Node
Orbit
Pixel
Quantum
Riddle
Syntax
Tinker
Unix
Vector
Widget
Xylem
Yield
Zephyr
Alpha
Beta
Cache
Digit

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Flying Squirrel Names

Aero
Breeze
Cirrus
Drift
Eddy
Flit
Glide
Hover
Icarus
Jetstream
Kite
Lift
Nimbus
Orville
Puff
Quill
Ripple
Sky
Thermal
Updraft
Vail
Whirl
Xephyr
Yawl
Zephyr
Aviator
Cloud
Draft
Expanse
Float

Red Squirrel Names

Auburn
Blaze
Cherry
Ember
Fiery
Garnet
Hazel
Inferno
Jasper
Ketchup
Lava
Maroon
Nutmeg
Ochre
Paprika
Quince
Ruby
Scarlet
Tawny
Umber
Vermilion
Wine
Xanadu
Yarrow
Zinnober
Rory
Sienna
Terra
Vinny
Woody

Gray Squirrel Names

Ash
Cinder
Dusky
Earl
Flint
Graphite
Haze
Iron
Jett
Kohl
Luna
Mist
Nickel
Onyx
Pewter
Quartz
Rain
Slate
Tarnish
Umbra
Vapor
Whisp
Xenon
Yarn
Zinc
Alloy
Cloud
Dove
Echo
Fog

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Black Squirrel Names

Eclipse
Velvet
Midnight
Obsidian
Panther
Raven
Shadow
Tar
Umbra
Vanta
Witchy
Xylo
Yew
Zorro
Noir
Ink
Charcoal
Phantom
Sable
Darko
Onyx
Pitch
Quasar
Stealth
Void
Wraith
Xenon
Night
Eclipse
Blackberry

Cartoon Squirrel Names

Sandy (SpongeBob SquarePants)
Rocky (Rocky and Bullwinkle)
Scrat (Ice Age)
Slappy (Animaniacs)
Nutty (Happy Tree Friends)
Squeaks (The Tom and Jerry Show)
Secret (Secret Squirrel)
Bucky (The Emperor’s New School)
Hammy (Over the Hedge)
Spip (Spirou)
Foamy (Foamy the Squirrel)
Andie (The Nut Job)
Surly (The Nut Job)
Benny (The Wild)
Ruff (Ruff and Reddy Show)

Disney Squirrel Names

Merlin (as a squirrel in “The Sword in the Stone”)
Koda (brother bear, honorary squirrel for his playful nature)
Bambi (honorary squirrel for the playful forest friends)
Thumper (honorary squirrel for his energetic nature)
Flower (honorary squirrel, for being a small and curious creature)
Meeko (Pocahontas, honorary squirrel for his mischief)
Tinker Bell (honorary squirrel for her tiny, quick movements)
Dopey (honorary squirrel, for his curious and playful behavior)
Gus (Cinderella, honorary squirrel for his cheeky character)
Jaq (Cinderella, another honorary squirrel)
Timon (The Lion King, honorary squirrel for his quick-wittedness)
Pumbaa (honorary squirrel for his loyalty and friendship)
Chip (Beauty and the Beast, honorary squirrel for his energetic spirit)
Dale (Chip ‘n Dale)
Fifi (Mickey Mouse universe)

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Famous Squirrel Names

Nutkin (Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin”)
Sugar Bush (The famous internet squirrel)
Tommy Tucker (A famously dressed pet squirrel from history)
Jingles (A squirrel noted in children’s books)
Rocky (Rocky and Bullwinkle)
Squirrel Girl (Marvel Comics)
Conker (Conker’s Bad Fur Day, video game)
Sandy Cheeks (SpongeBob SquarePants)
Scrat (Ice Age)
Slappy Squirrel (Animaniacs)
Bucky Katt (Get Fuzzy, honorary squirrel)
Foamy (Foamy the Squirrel, web series)
Secret Squirrel (Hanna-Barbera character)
Squeaky (The Hillbilly Bears, honorary squirrel)
Andie (The Nut Job)

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Final Words

Choosing the perfect squirrel name is all about fun, creativity, and a touch of whimsy.

Let the unique personality of your squirrel guide you to a name that’s as playful and lively as they are.

Here’s to finding that special name that perfectly captures the spirit of your bushy-tailed friend.

Happy naming!

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Alex Holland

A seasoned naming expert and the creative brain behind NameClerks.com, Alex delves deep into the world of words, crafting unique and impactful names for businesses, brands, and teams. With a keen understanding of linguistics and market trends, Alex has become a go-to authority in the naming industry. When not immersed in the nuances of nomenclature, he enjoys exploring different cultures, adding depth to his naming expertise.