Let’s be real, naming a pet is no easy feat! With a seemingly infinite amount of names available… how exactly do you go about choosing just one for your pet’s entire life?!
Aside from the struggle of having to narrow things down to one name, most of us also are tasked with the responsibility of trying to come up with something “cool” and “unique”… which only further complicates the process more.
But, the good news about all of this? We’ve formulated a MASSIVE list below for you to peruse to help answer the simple yet loaded question of, “Just what should I name my bearded dragon?” So, if you’re looking for some great suggestions… just keep reading!
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Note: The names below are organized by categories, which can best be navigated by using the table of contents below.
See a category that speaks to you? Cool, click the title and be taken right to the list of names.
OR if you’re not particular to any specific kind of name, feel free to scroll the post at your own pace.
Just remember, you can’t rush finding and settling on the perfect name.
Girly or Feminine Names for Bearded Dragons
Is your bearded dragon an ultra-girly princess in a spiky disguise? Yeah?! Well, then consider the following name suggestions!
Also… looking for all things girly for your bearded dragon? Check out this girly harness and leash set!
- Pearl
- Princess
- Diva
- Capri
- Bella
- Kinsley
- Mae
- Frida
- Nyxx
- Kiwi
- Basil
- Iggy
- Phyllis
- Mavis
- Niv
- Nora
- Sprinkles
- Venus
- Queeny
- Angel
- Kitty
- Cleopatra
- Marilyn
- Saphira
- Vixen
- Rosie
- Fleur
- Aurora
- Tinkerbell
- Matilda
Male Bearded Dragon Names
Picking the perfect male bearded dragon name can be a little tricky… you want some masculine but also cutes-y in the way pet names are supposed to be! If you need a good male name that isn’t too serious but also dignifies the gender of your dragon, then check out the list below!
- Smaug
- Mushu
- Falcor
- Elliot
- Piccolo
- Mythious
- Alabaster
- Xerxci
- Malcolm
- Eragon
- Osiris
- Ash
- Costello
- Magnum
- Sully
- Pogo
- Charmander
- Herman
- Norbert
- Fuego
- Momo
- Poncho
- Bowser
- Hamilton
- Harvey
- Jagger
- Ozzy
- Puff
- Yoshi
- Gizmo
- Mango
- Link
- Cynder
- Rumple
- Buddy
- Raul
- Finn
- Rango
- Ritz
- Frodo
- Rex
- Hercules
- Reptar
- Picasso
- Caesar
- Dionysus
- Durango
- Eastwood
- Apollo
- Dino
- Gordon
- Yoda
- Rocky
- Conrad
- Faulkner
- Shakespeare
- Fido
- Gollum
- Simba
- Ferdinand
Funniest Bearded Dragon Names
I don’t know about you, but in my opinion, there’s just something about a funny pet name that just seems to set the bar really high in terms of creativity points. Also, bonus points if it’s slightly demeaning, insulting, or just plain awkward (It’s not like they’ll know…).
- Snaggle Tooth
- Bumpkin
- Flakey
- Chubs
- Cheeto
- Big Daddy
- Spaghetti
- Chewbacca
- Blizzard
- Lizanardo Da Vinci
- Queen Elizardbeth
- Smirnoff
- Wormswart
- Raisin
- Scuttlebutt
- Jabberwock
- Crusty
- Scabby
- Dingus
- Grumpy
Cute Bearded Dragon Names
The cutest dragon deserves nothing less than the cutest name! Check out our suggestions:
- Gustav
- Waffles
- Chowder
- Pumpkin
- Norman
- Fluffy
- Pikachu
- Dollface
- Itty Bitty
- Nugget
- Munchkin
- Small Fry
- Powderpugg
- Cupcake
- Peaches
- Precious
Unsexed Bearded Dragon Names
Unsure of your bearded dragon’s gender? No worries, these unisex names are just what you need! On a sidenote: If you do want to determine the gender of your pet, check out this post HERE!
- Agave
- Moon
- Porcupine
- Sushi
- Typhoon
- Skinny
- Peanut
- Twinkie
- Ziggy
- Chili
- Majesty
- Toothless
- Marvel
- Pancake
- Jellybean
- Whiskers
- Mochi
Badass Bearded Dragon Names
Think your beardie is a total badass or bad babe? You’re right! A dragon as tough as yours deserves an ultra badass name, consider the following:
- Spike
- Thor
- Magnum (slayer of crickets and demolisher of roaches!)
- Escobar
- Ursula
- Hunter
- Athena
- Scorpio
- Hannibal
- Mystique
- Blackbeard
- Spartacus
- Diablo
- Vampira
- Beowulf
- Phoenix
- Lucifer
- Medusa
- Hades
- Fang
- Hydra
- Tank
- Rambo
- Zeus
- Darth Vader
- Godzilla
- Viper
- Thorn
- Wolverine
Baby Bearded Dragon Names
Got a group of or a single hatchling and need name(s) fast? Fear not! There’s plenty of baby-appropriate names to choose from on the list below…
- Pipsqueak
- Chica/Chico
- Nova
- Chiquita
- Teeny/Tiny
- Small Fry
- Speck
- Bambi
- Sprout
- Fawn
- Colt
- Peewee
- Squirt
- Bitty
- Munchkin
- Minnie
- Button
- Pip
- Spot
- Toto
- Teddy
- Chiclet
- Olive
- Petunia
- Thumbelina
- Piccolo
Harry Potter Bearded Dragon Names
Some people just really like Harry Potter and if you’re one of them, then you’ll definitely love the names listed below!
- Voldemort
- Hagrid
- Dobby
- Granger
- Weasley
- Luna
- Bellatrix
- Dumbledoore
- Draco
- Minerva
- Padfoot
- Sirius
- Crookshanks
- Fawkes
- Godric
- Albus
- Aragog
- Hed
- Lupin
- Remus
- Scabbers
- Ginny
- Snape
- Tonks
- Newt
- Hermione
- Myrtle
Game of Thrones Bearded Dragon Names
Love all things Game of Thrones? Then why not name your new scaly friend after a character or creator?! Check out our top recommendations below!
Also…check out these amazing bearded dragon wings and leash to really bring out the dragon in your bearded dragon!
- Drogon
- Rhaegal
- Viscerion
- Balerion
- Khaleesi
- Kahl
- Drago
- Daenarys
- Martin
- Stark
- Arya
- Jorah
- Hodor
- Tyrion
- Cersei
- Ghost
- Nymeria
- Viserys
- Lannister
- Valyrian
- Dothraki
- Dracarys
So, there you have it! These are just some of the more unique and cool names you can consider naming your bearded dragon. I hope you found this list helpful!
Be sure to tell me what YOUR favorite name on the list was or leave suggestions below if you think I forgot to mention some great names. Who knows, I might just add them to the list!
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I named my beardie, Boop. 3 mos old, not sure of sex yet. Will try your flashlight suggestion. Thx!
You don’t have to do a flashlight , you lift his tail up and there’s so bumps on both sides it’s a boy if there’s to on both sides of the stomach it’s a girl
I loved the names
Named mine Freddie after Freddie Mercury
thx for the “boop” suggestion, will use
mine is elliot beardies are so cute
Here’s more : Drogo, Poe, Enzo, Chubby, Chappie, Lou
Do you think Hydra is a good girl bearded dragon name?
i had named my norbert norbert is the name of hagrids dragon in the philosopher’s stone, so i thought it was fitting haha. i was shocked it wasnt on here
I named my Bearded Dragon, Baller.
i named my female Willow. great unisex name.
We just got my son a beardie today. He named him Click-Clack. A character on the Netflix show “Dinotrux”. Not sure if we have a boy or girl but I think either way, the name will remain the same.
I am deciding on names💜
Boy: Rango/Rex
Girl: Beans/Kiwi
Rango and Beans are characters from Rango🥺💘
Named Mine Mimoon
I named mine Mushu
I am disappointed that ‘Rocky’ wasn’t on this list that is what i am going to call my bearded dragon when i get him for Christmas.
Rocky is actually a great suggestion! I might just have to add a new category to put it under…
Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
My little guys name is Rockie. He’s the cutest little guy around. (or at least so I think)
Yes I am naming mine rocky road
It was on the list
Rocky was on the list!!!
It is on the male list
love these names i’m getting one soon
I named my male Hypo Het Trans Leatherback named Cheeto as he is orange. My female is a Het Trans, named Cherrio as she is different shades of grey, bit of orange and blue.
Really like Rex and nugget it’s nice I’ma use it for my d and d characters.
My beardie was called Puff. Unfortunately she passed away.
I’m getting a baby beardie soon, just can’t decide on a name.
Saaaame lol
My daughters named their beardies Fox (bright orange) and Godzilla, cool list of names.
My beardie baby (well chubby baby now) is named TOAST lol cause he bakes in the sun all day and i thought it was cute as hell
I am thinking of getting a bearded dragon one day. I have two friends that have one and their beardies are named Blackbeard and Bernard (both female). If I get one, I think I would name it: Shnitzel, Snickerdoodle, Fergalicious (Fergie for short), or Little Larimar.
I have one named Qubert he is awesome and I love him very much he has a great personality
some more cute names!
Dragon
Sunny (wof)
Clay (wof)
Tui (the author of wof.)
Our classroom bearded dragon is named Darwin after Charles Darwin.
Got one today really good pet and I named mine Teeny
I named our first one Bruce,after Bruce Lee, whose nickname was Little dragon..
When Bruce passed we named the New one Mr Lee.. we once had another we didnt know the sex, so we called it Jackie..after Chan or Jackie O..
I think another name for a beardie that is cool is Charizard from Pokemon!
i like the name leroy for a male bearded dragon haha
I just got my new baby beardy today, any name suggestions?
Use color to determine a name. I named mine what I did because around my berdie’s eyes is BRIGHT highlighter orange
Riley (unisex)
Also Charlie (also unisex)
I got a Beardie on Feb 23rd. I named him Cheeto because he is an orange fancy. Thanks for the suggestion. BTW Chedder is a great name for a Beardie or a yellow fancy.
Not quite sure of Cheeto’s gender yet. Also it both Cheeto and Cheddar are great unisex names.
We named ours Reggie and then figured out Reggie was a girl so we changed it to Regina. it’s perfect for her.
Love these! I named mine Colonel Sanders
Mine is named Jack
Mine will be Hagrid i luv that name lol
I named my 6 six year old female beardie dixie
My Dragon’s name is Clegg.
Mine is named dino (DiNo)
i have to wait like another 4 years to get one, so basically after i move out, but anyways when i get the little dragon, I’m gonna qualify them to be my ESA (emotional support animal). but if it’s a little dude, he’s gonna be norbert from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and if it’s a princess, probably, Minerva becuase Minerva’s a bada**, bossa** witch can you tell i like harry potter?
i dont know what my beardie’s gender is yet but do you think that the name Smaug would be good for a female too?
I name my sunshine. It fits her well she is a leather back
my mom has a beardie named toothless and I want one and their name will be either lego or skittles
could u add fireball to the list its my friends bearded dragon’s name
I just got my beady and he shall be named Amadeus.
New classroom pet, 4th gr, and I may let each new class rename him…but for now…Amadeus. 😊
I have a seven month citrus beardie and his name is skipper, but my brother is going to get a male bearded dragon and does any name suggestions