483 Squirrel Names (Awesome Male & Female Ideas)

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First of all, squirrels are awesome. They’re adorable little furry friends that we see outside in our yards and on the side of the road. There’s nothing quite like a squirrel sighting to put a smile on your face!

In fact, squirrels have been known to help lift spirits when someone is feeling down or just really bored. And they’re not just cute – squirrels often provide us with food sources such as nuts from trees and lawn seeds from grasses.

So it’s no surprise that there are many people who want to name their pet squirrel after something special or unique- like our guide on 483 Squirrel Names!

Let’s dive into the lists.

Best Squirrel Names

Angel – squirrels love to eat and run around like little angels in the sky
Buddy – squirrel buddies are always hanging out together, enjoying each other’s company
Butterscotch – everyone wants a sweet squirrel for a pet!
Cinnamon – squirrels reminded you of this scrumptious food? Perfect name opportunity!
Lucky – squirrels are known to bring good luck, so this is a perfect name for your new furry friend!
Max – squirrels can get pretty big, and Max is the biggest squirrel name on our list!
Nibbles – nibbling on nuts is one of a squirrel’s favorite activities!
Pip – squirrels are playful and energetic, which is why we love this cute name!
Scout – squirrel scouts can go on adventures to find seeds for you – where will they lead your squirrel?
Sugar Mama/Sugar Papa – these names are perfect if you have a family of squirrels.

Male Names For Squirrels

Now that we’ve had a look at some cute names for both male and female squirrels, it’s time to check out the best ideas specifically for boy squirrels.

Here are our top picks:

Atticus – Atticus is an old-fashioned name with lots of charm!
Buddy – who doesn’t love a squirrel Buddy?
Butch – Butch is a strong name for a powerful squirrel!
Chip – this name is perfect for any chipmunk or squirrel who loves to eat!
Cody – Cody is an American name that sounds like a friendly squirrel’s name.
Dexter – Dexter the squirrel is always up for a good time!
Finn – Finn is an Irish name with a cute squirrel twist.
Fox – Foxy the squirrel is cunning and stealthy – just like a real fox!
Jasper – Jasper is a regal name for your squirrel king (or queen).
Kip – Kip is perfect for a squirrel who loves to nap all day long.
Lincoln – Lincoln is an excellent name for a squirrel with political aspirations!
Milo – Milo is a playful squirrel who loves to run and play games.
Oakley – Oakley the squirrel has big dreams and is always looking up at the trees.
Otis – Otis is an old-fashioned name for a squirrel who loves to sit on his porch and watch the world go by.
Pete – Pete is a classic name for a squirrel who likes to hang out in yards and gardens.
Peanut – Peanut is the perfect name for a small but mighty squirrel!
Pogo – Pogo is a squirrel who loves to jump around and play.
Rocky – Rocky the squirrel is as tough as they come!
Sandy – Sandy the squirrel loves the beach, just like her namesake.
Spike – Spike is perfect for a squirrel with spiky hair (or fur!).
Toby – Toby is a sweet squirrel who loves to eat and play.
Vivi – Vivi the squirrel has so much energy, she’ll wear you out!
Waldo – Waldo is perfect for a squirrel with bright eyes and a bushy tail who likes to hide in plain sight.
Woody – Woody is an all-American name for a squirrel who loves to chew on wood.

Female Names For Squirrels

Now that we’ve looked at some great names for male squirrels, it’s time to check out the best ideas specifically for female squirrels.

Here are our top picks:

Annie – Annie the squirrel is always up for a good time!
Bella – Bella is a beautiful name for a squirrel with big brown eyes.
Bonnie – Bonnie the squirrel loves to play and have fun.
Brandy – Brandy the squirrel is sassy and sweet all at the same time.
Buttercup – Buttercup is a cute name for a squirrel with a soft personality.
Cinnamon – Cinnamon is perfect for a squirrel who loves to eat nuts (and other sweet things!).
Claire – Claire the squirrel is always looking out for others.
Daisy – Daisy is a sweet name for a squirrel who loves to play in the flowers.
Evelyn – Evelyn the squirrel is curious and always up for a new adventure.
Ginger – Ginger the squirrel loves to run and play in the leaves.
Hazel – Hazel is an excellent name for a squirrel with bright green eyes.
Jenny – Jenny the squirrel is playful and fun-loving.
Julie – Julie is a squirrel who is always in the mood for some fun.
Lilly – Lilly the squirrel loves to play dress up and you’ll love how cute she looks!
Mia – Mia is an excellent squirrel name that means “mine.”
Nancy – Nancy is perfect for a squirrel with a bushy tail (and very little squirrel fur!).
Natalie – Natalie is a squirrel with an artistic flair.
Olivia – Olivia the squirrel loves to chat and make friends.
Sandy – Sandy the squirrel loves to play in the sand on beaches near you!
Tilly – Tilly is a sweet squirrel who always wants to have fun, just like a little girl’s name should be.

Good Names For Squirrels

Here are some great names that perfectly match your boy or girl squirrel’s personality.

Andy – Andy the squirrel is a playful and fun-loving guy.
Ariel – Ariel the squirrel loves to swing through the trees like a real mermaid!
Arthur – Arthur the squirrel is a smart and curious guy who always wants to know more.
Bailey – Bailey is an adorable name for a squirrel with a bright and shiny tail.
Beth – Beth is an excellent name for a squirrel who loves to peek out from behind her tree trunk.
Benjamin – Benjamin the squirrel is full of energy and always ready to play!
Charlie – Charlie is a classic name that’s perfect for your little guy (or girl!) squirrel.
Christopher – Christopher the squirrel is a curious and adventurous guy.
Dakota – Dakota the squirrel loves to run and play in the snow.
Delia – Delia the squirrel is always up for a new challenge.
Emily – Emily is an excellent name for a girl squirrel who loves to explore.
Finn – Finn the squirrel is a little bit mischievous, but always lovable.
George – George the squirrel is a brave and adventurous guy.
Grace – Grace the squirrel is gentle and kind, always looking out for others.
Harper – Harper is an excellent name for a girl squirrel who loves to read and write.
Hunter – Hunter the squirrel is a brave and adventurous guy who loves to explore the outdoors.
Isaac – Isaac the squirrel is a smart and curious guy who always wants to know more.
Jack – Jack the squirrel is an all-around excellent choice for your new furry friend!
James – James is an excellent name for a squirrel who loves to explore.
Jasmine – Jasmine the squirrel is sassy and sweet all at the same time, just like her favorite flower!
Jason – Jason the squirrel is full of energy and always ready to play!
Jessica – Jessica is a girl squirrel with bright eyes that always light up the forest.
John – John the squirrel is a classic name that’s perfect for your little guy (or girl!) squirrel.
Joseph – Joseph the squirrel is always looking out for others and helping where he can.
Karen – Karen is perfect for a squirrel with a bushy tail (and very little squirrel fur!).
Killian – Killian the squirrel is a brave and fearless guy who loves to explore.
Lena – Lena the squirrel is always up for a new challenge.
Lucas – Lucas the squirrel is curious and adventurous, just like any good explorer should be!
Luke – Luke the squirrel is an all-around excellent choice for your new furry friend!
Lucy – Lucy the squirrel loves to run and play in the leaves.
Madeline – Madeline is an excellent name for a girl squirrel who always wants to have fun, just like a little girl’s name should be.
Maxwell – Maxwell is full of energy and always ready to play!
Michael – Michael the squirrel is a brave and adventurous guy.
Mia – Mia is an excellent squirrel name that means “drop of the sea.”
Nancy – Nancy is perfect for a squirrel with a bushy tail (and very little squirrel fur!).
Natalie – Natalie is a squirrel with an artistic flair.
Owen – Owen the squirrel is a playful and fun-loving guy.
Paige – Paige is an adorable name for a girl squirrel who loves to play in the leaves.
Patrick – Patrick the squirrel is always looking out for others and helping where he can.
Phillip – Phillip the squirrel is curious and adventurous, just like any good explorer should be!
Rebecca – Rebecca the squirrel is gentle and kind, always looking out for others.
Robby – Robby is a classic name that’s perfect for your little guy (or girl!) squirrel.
Samuel – Samuel the squirrel is full of energy and always ready to play!
Sophia – Sophia the squirrel is a curious and adventurous girl.
Steven – Steven the squirrel is always up for a new challenge.
Theodore – Theodore the squirrel is a classic name that’s perfect for your little guy (or girl!) squirrel.
Thomas – Thomas is an excellent name for a squirrel who loves to explore.
Victoria – Victoria the squirrel is a brave and adventurous girl.
William – William the squirrel is always looking out for others and helping where he can.
Zoe – Zoe the squirrel loves to run and play in the leaves.

Names For Male Squirrels

Here are some names for male squirrels that you may want to consider:

Adam
Andy
Arthur
Ben
Brian
Charles
Connor
David
Dean
Derek
Donny
Elijah
Eric
Everett
Frankie
Garry
George
Greg
Hank
Harry
Howard
Ian
Jack
Jason
Jeff
Jerry
John
Kevin
Lance
Larry
Leonard
Louis
Mark
Mike
Pete
Randy
Ray
Robert
Ryan
Sam
Saul
Sean
Shane
Simon
Terence
Thomas
Timothy
Tom
Wayne

Names For Female Squirrels

Now onto some names for female squirrels. Here are some top picks:

Abby
April
Ariel
Becky
Bessie
Betty
Brandy
Carolann
Cara
Carrie
Carol (or Carolyn)
Catherine
Cathy
Daisy
Dana
Emma
Grace (or Gracie)
Hannah
Helen
Harriet
Halley
Hazel
Janice
Kathy
Kimberly
Kaitlyn
Lynne
Mandy
Melanie or Melinda
Lisa
Mary
Michelle
Nancy
Pamela
Patricia
Peggy
Penny
Phoebe
Rachel
Rebecca
Sandy
Stephanie
Susan
Sydney
Tiffany
Tracy
Vanessa
Willow
York
Yvette
Zoë

Cute Squirrel Names

Looking for a name for a cute little baby squirrel? Here are some of the cutest and best name ideas:

Angel	Bambi	Bratney (or Brittany)
Cherie (or Cheryl)	Chloe	Cinnamon
Fuzzy Wuzzy	Gigi	Hazelnut (or Hazel Nut)
Oreo Cookie or Oreo Marie, for a girl who’s black on the top and white on the bottom.	Peanut	Pipsqueak (or Pippa) for a girl who’s small but mighty.
Pookie (or Pooky)	Princess	Rosie, which is just cute! For your little lady squirrel.
Squirtle	Tiny	Violette
Wittle (or Witty) for the playful and fun-loving squirrel.

Cool Squirrel Names

Looking for a name that sounds more like an action-hero squirrel?

Check out these cool names:

Ace
Axel
Bandit
Bane
Batman
Blade
Bolt
Bruce
Butch
Buzzsaw
Bullet
Captain America (aka Steve Rogers)
Connor
Danny
Dante
Dash
Diesel
Flint
Flash
Hawkeye
James Bond
Jason
Jet
Kane
Laser
Leo
Luke
Maxx or Maximus (for a big and burly squirrel.)
Miles (Miles Morales aka Spiderman)
Nova
Oakley
Otis
Paw
Rocky
Rusty
Shade
Skye (or Skylar)
Spike
T-Bone (or T-Rex)
Thor
Titan
Tracker
Viper
Wolverine

Funny Squirrel Names

Need a funny name? Here are some of the best ideas:

Bowser
Boo Radley
Cuddles (or Cutie) for a cute little squirrel.
Dudley, which is just funny! For your chubby and round squirrel.
Eggbert or Eggy for a guy with an egg-shaped head like Harry Potter’s Scabbers the rat.
Ferris
Frosty
Gizmo (or Gizbert) for a little guy who’s always into something new.
Gracie (or Graceless) for a girl squirrel who keeps falling out of trees.
Handsome Dan
Jaws (or Jawbreaker) for a big and burly squirrel.
Lulu
Nibbles (or Nibbly) for a voracious little eater.
Oliver or Olive for a green-eyed squirrel.
PeeWee
Pickles
Pogo
Rascal
Schnookums (or Schmooeykins) for a cute, cuddly guy.
Sherlock
Squeakers for a girl squirrel who’s always squeaking and making noise.
Stubbs or Stubby
Tank for the big strong guy with lots of energy! The perfect name for an energetic male squirrel.
Punkin’ Pie
Waffles (or Waffy)
Ziggy or Zigzag for a squirrel who zigs and zags all around.

Cartoon Squirrel Names

Looking for a name of a cartoon squirrel? Check out these names:

Andie
Ao
Banner
Benny
Bucky the Squirrel
Ch’p
Chitter
Conker the Squirrel
Elias Acorn
Felldoh
Ginger Nutt
Grace
Grayson
Hammy
Jeff
Jess Squirrel
Jojo
Little Girl Squirrel
Pachirisu
Princess Sally Acorn
Rocky the Flying Squirrel
Rodney J. Squirrel
Sally the Squirrel
Sandy Cheeks
Scrat
Screwball Squirrel
Secret Squirrel
Skippy Squirrel
Slappy Squirrel
Spip
Squeaks the Squirrel
Squirrel Girl
Sue
Surly
Titana
Waggs

Disney Squirrel Names

Looking for a name of a Disney squirrel featured in a TV show or movie? Here are some of the best ideas:

Bucky the Squirrel (The Emperor’s New Groove)
Flying Squirrel (The Flying Squirrel)
Girl Squirrel (The Sword in the Stone)
Granny Squirrel (The Sword in the Stone)
Piper (Timon & Pumbaa)
Scatter Squirrel (Bonkers)
Scrat (A famous squirrel from Ice Age)
Sid the Squirrel (101 Dalmatian Street)
Skippy (Bear in the Big Blue House)
Spats (Leroy & Stitch)
Squirrel (Dug Days)
Squirrel Girl (Marvel)
Tammy (Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers)
Tippy-Toe (Marvel)
Whatnaught (Sofia the First)

Epic Names For A Squirrel

Looking for a name that’s epic? Check out these great ideas:

Annie
Artemis
Aspen
Asteroid or Comet – because both are cool names! For your speedy and moving squirrel.
Balto – was one of the most famous sled dogs in history.
Cadence
Copernicus – for a smart and astronomy-loving squirrel who is always looking to learn new things.
Daredevil
Eclipse – which is just epic-sounding! For a dark or black squirrel with amazing powers.
Gandalf the Grey – because he’s just as wise and powerful as the wizard from Lord of the Rings.
Hera (or Juno) – for a female squirrel with lots of attitude.
Indiana Jones – because he’s always on an epic adventure! A great name for your adventurous male squirrel.
Kahuna – for a squirrel who is the ultimate master of his domain.
Loki – because he’s always scheming and up to no good! A great name for a naughty male squirrel.
Merlin – who was an epic wizard in many legends and stories.
Neptune or Poseidon – gods of the sea who are just very impressive.
Nova – which means super-nova. A perfect name for a very bright squirrel!
Orion – because he’s the hunter in the night sky. A great pick for your smart and athletic male squirrel.
Pandora – whose curiosity unleashed many problems upon humans when she opened her box. For an inquisitive female pet who is always getting into trouble.
Poseidon – who is one of the most powerful gods in Greek mythology and also rules over water. A good choice for a squirrel that loves to swim or fish!
Schnookums (or Schmooeykins) – This is just such an incredibly cute name for your little guy!
Scarlett O’Hara – because she’s strong and determined as a squirrel should be!
Sinbad the Sailor – an epic adventurer who sailed to many strange places.
Spartacus – who was one of the most famous slaves in history.
Tartaruga Ninja – which is just a really cool name for a ninja turtle squirrel hybrid.
Thor – the Norse god of thunder who is just incredibly impressive.
Tiger – because tigers are one of the coolest animals on Earth! A perfect name for a brave and ferocious squirrel.
Wendy (or Peter) from Peter Pan – because that’s where all the best adventures happen!
Zeus – the king of the gods in Greek mythology and a mighty figure.

Clever Names For Squirrels

Are you looking for a clever name for your squirrel? Check out these great ideas:

Albus Dumbledore – the powerful wizard in the Harry Potter series.
Atom – because your little squirrel is tiny but mighty!
Bacon Bits – for a playful and fun-loving squirrel.
Belle or Beast – after the characters in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Bo (or Bobo) the Squirrel – who is always up for an adventure.
Buttercup – because she’s as sweet as can be!
Cecil or Cecilie – a regal name for your little princess squirrel.
Charles Darwin – a famous scientist known as the Father of Evolution.
Cosmo – which means order or harmonious – a great name for your orderly little pet!
Daft Punk – because they’re just so cool and funky! A perfect choice for a spunky squirrel who likes to have fun.
Draco Malfoy – from Harry Potter, whose family is known for their cunning and ambition.
Einstein – because your squirrel is as smart as they come!
Fang – for a tough and fearless squirrel who’s always up for a challenge.
Felix the cat – who was one of the first cartoon characters ever created.
Gizmo – because he’s just so adorable and loves to play! A perfect name for your playful male squirrel.
Grumpy – because she’s always in a bad mood! Great for an unhappy female pet.
Hobbes – from Calvin and Hobbes – who has the best imagination ever! A great pick if you have a very imaginative little guy or gal as a pet.
Jedi – because he’s just as cunning and wise as the famous Star Wars characters.
Kato – a smart name for a very clever squirrel!
Lagoona Blue – one of the main characters from Monster High – who has an awesome sense of style! A great pick if you have a very stylish little girl pet.
Maximus – who is just as brave and strong as the Disney character.
Missy or Mitzi – both are cute names for a sweet little lady!
Nemo – because he’s an adventurous fish that’ll never give up hope of finding his way home. A perfect name for your curious male squirrel with wanderlust.
Oscar the Grouch – because he’s always crabby and hates everything.
Pennywise – from Stephen King’s It – a scary clown that preys on children! Perfect for your mischievous little guy or gal.
Percy Jackson – the demigod son of Poseidon who goes on amazing adventures.
Princess Leia – who is strong and brave like a princess should be!
Professor McGonagall – the strict but fair Headmistress from Harry Potter.
Quiet Storm – because she’s always calm and collected under pressure.
Rapunzel – because her long hair represents strength and determination.
Ron Weasley – the hapless best friend of Harry Potter who is always getting into trouble.
Sherlock Holmes – the world’s most famous detective who can solve any mystery.
Sonic the Hedgehog – because he’s super fast and incredibly cool!
Sparky – for a squirrel that has a lot of energy and loves to play.
Star-Lord – from the Guardians of the Galaxy, who is a powerful and skilled fighter.
Storm – because she’s always prepared for anything that comes her way.
Taco – a fun name for a playful and funny squirrel!
Thorin Oakenshield – from The Hobbit, is a brave and fierce warrior.
Violet Beauregarde – because she’s as sweet and cheerful as a violet flower! A perfect name for your little girl pet.
Wanda from The Fairly Odd Parents – is optimistic and has that “happy thoughts” power to change reality with her mind!
Xena the Warrior Princess – because she fights evil wherever it may be.
Zeus from Disney’s Hercules – is powerful and wise just like the King of Gods.

Flying Squirrel Names

Here are some of the best names for a flying squirrel:

Aeris
Amelia Earhart
Bruce Wayne (from Batman)
Buzz
Cloud
Eagle
Falcon
Hawk
Icarus
Jet
Kestrel
Lighting
Owl
Phoenix
Rocket or Astro
Sparrow
Storm
Superman
Unicorn or Pegasus

Names For Red Squirrels

If you know a red squirrel, here are some of the best male and female names for them:

Amber
Amethyst
Beryl
Calcite or Jasper (red stones)
Cherry
Chrysolite (a gemstone)
Dakota or Dakoda
Ember
Garnet
Ruby
Scarlet
Shelley or Shelby
Sparkles
Sunshine or Sunbeam
Taurus (the zodiac sign)

Names For Gray Squirrels

If you know a gray squirrel, here are some of the best male and female names for them:

Alaska or Aleksa
Ash
Casper
China or Chinee
Cloudy
Crystal or Crystalline
Dawn
Ebony
Frosty
Gray or Grayce
Hail (as in hailstone)
Iceberg
Luna or Moonbeam
Neptune (god of the sea)
Opal
Quartz
Sapphire
Skies or Skylar
Steel
Thor (the Norse god of thunder)

Names For A Black Squirrel

If you know a black squirrel, here are some of the best male and female names for them:

Ace
Ashes or Cinder
Blackie
Blaze
Chocolate
Ebony or Onyx
Jinx or Jinxie
Midnight
Ninja
Raven
Shadow
Stormy (as in storm clouds)
Tuxedo

Help Choosing The Right Name

Here are some tips to help you find the perfect name for your furry friend:

Think about the meaning behind the name you want to choose – is it related to one of your favorite hobbies or does it mean something special to you.
If you have more than one pet, make sure that each has a different name so that they can all be distinguished from one another.
Be creative with names! You could use words like “Rocky,” “Zippy,” or “Cookie” for an animal’s name.
Don’t worry too much about what other people might think of your choice of names – just pick the perfect one for your furry friend.
Make sure that any potential names don’t sound too similar because this will only confuse them if they hear themselves being called two different names at once.

Conclusion

Choosing a name for your squirrel can be a fun but challenging task. We’ve provided some great ideas to get you started, but feel free to be creative and choose whatever name you feel best suits your pet’s unique personality.

Just make sure that the name is easy for them to understand and doesn’t sound too similar to another one of your family’s names if you have a squirrel as a pet!