Are you searching for the perfect name for your new slithery friend that doesn’t sssuck? Look no further!
As most owners will agree, the MOST fun aspect of a new pet snake is the naming process – perhaps, only second to actually purchasing them and bringing them home that is.
Fortunately, our pet snake (opens in new tab) name ideas will leave beginner snake owners with numerous options regardless of their gender, appearance, and personality so you can finally stop searching and start naming.
The only thing left to do is to grab a pen and paper and begin writing down your favorite snake names from this list.
Simply use the table of contents below to quickly navigate to the type of name you desire now!
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Funny Snake Names
Are you searching for a name that is both witty and showcases your sense of humor? Or a name that perfectly fits your derpy ball python or crazy corn snake? Rest assured, here it is!
Check out our funny snake names below.
- William Snakespeare
- David Hisslehoff
- Snake Gyllenhaal
- Hissy Elliot
- Slithers
- Severus Snake
- Cathiss Evergreen
- Hissy pants
- Rocky Balboa
- Julis Squeezer
- Hisstopher Walken
- Parhiss Kilton
- Henry Hissinger
- Hisschel Pviper
- Fangis Khan
- Julius Squaesar
- Stevie Licks
- Sir Pent
- Strangles
- Waylon Slithers
- Noodles
- Biscuit
- Aloof
Famous Snake Names
The following famous snake names come from popular literature, video games, television, movies, and mythology.
- Asmodeus Poisonteeth (Redwall)
- Kaa (The Jungle Book)
- Nagini (Harry Potter)
- Plithiver (Legend of the Guardians)
- Snavely (Pogo Comic)
- Adder (The Animals of Farthing Woods)
- Blue Racer (The Blue Racer)
- Cy Sly (Ovide and the Gang)
- Ju-Ju (Princess and the Frog)
- Craig Slithers (Sanjay and Craig)
- Malcho (Aladdin)
- Master Viper (Kung Fu Panda)
- Sir Hiss (Robin Hood)
- Ushari (The Lion Guard)
- King Cobra (Little Singham)
- Mara (Doctor Who)
- Nigel (Vegetable Soup)
- Sammy the Snake (Sesame Street)
- Coily (Q*bert)
- Histup (Banjo-Kazooie)
- Madame White Snake (Chinese Legend)
- Meretseger (Theban Cobra goddess in ancient Egyptian religion)
- Jörmungandr (Norse mythology)
- Bakonawa (Serpent0like dragon in Philippine mythology)
- Naga (Half-human, half-serpent semi-divine deities)
- Hydra of Lerna (Greek and Roman mythology)
Names That Mean Snake
Which serpent names could be better than those which mean “snake”? Here’s our top five:
- Havu (German)
- Linda (Old German)
- Draco (Ancient Greek)
- Belinda (Old Germanic)
- Nathara (Scottish)
Badass Pet Snake Names
Do you need a snake name that demands respect, doesn’t take no for an answer, and whose name will really strike a nerve with those who don’t like snakes? Hell yeah?!
A name that will do right by your tough as nails Axanthic Ball Python, Scaleless Corn Snake, or similarly badass snake?
If so, check out our list of badass pet snake names below!
P.S. Sweet and silly Banana Ball Pythons need not apply.
- Escobar
- Ghost
- Havoc
- Hypnos
- Striker
- Hannibal
- Shadow
- Pharoah
- Empress
- Onyx
- Phantom
- Artemis
- Danger
- Draco
- Lazarus
- Mamba
- Diesel
- Legend
- Ruger
- Titan
- Venom
- Blaze
- Beretta
- Blazer
- Achilles
Cute Snake Names
Do you need a name that matches their cute noodle-y appearance and personality? A name that is perfect for a small serpent that is more adorable than menacing?
If so, check out our cute snake name ideas that are downright adorable.
- Baby
- Bindi
- Chiquita
- Biscuit
- Longboy
- Peaches
- Blep
- Miso
- Cinnamon
- Boops
- Snickers
- Chai
- Noodles
- Slithers
- Pretzel
- Buttons
Female Snake Names
Are you the proud new parent of a female snake? Check out our name recommendations below!
- Vega
- Helena
- Oona
- Olive
- Egypt
- Ophelia
- Ariel
- Zelda
- Glimmer
- Lucy
- Petra
- Celest
- Ruby
- Ziggy
- Venus
- Willow
- Stormy
- Missy
- Charlotte
- Rosie
- Minerva
- Cassie
- Luna
- Misty
- Sunshine
- Peppas
- Marla
- Nix
- Toffee
- Lilith
- Eden
- Zillah
- Luci
- Xena
- Shiva
- Maple
- Jade
- Clarissa
- Pandora
- Minnie
- Natasha
- Siri
- Raven
- Sunset
- Solara
- Medusa
- Milo
- Sage
- Gypsy
- Jules
- Juju
- Versace
- Grace
- Guava
- Precious
- Adele
- Vegas
- Juniper
- Basil
- Ellie
- Petunia
- Suki
- Prisma
- Penny
- Laurel
- Athena
- Isis
- Chandra
- Asuna
- Callie
- Jupiter
- Envy
- Tilly
- Shiloh
- Lucille
- Evelyn
- Arcada
- Hydra
- Nebula
- Matilda
- Pepper
- Mocha
- Dandy
- Layla
- Dawn
- Beatrix
- Tali
- Moira
Male Snake Names
Are you the proud new parent of a male snake? Discover a name for this sucker below!
- Harlem
- Monty
- Kaa
- Echo
- Colt
- Rogue
- Jinx
- Spyro
- Luigi
- Levi
- Bowie
- Stephen
- Tork
- Kuro
- Impa
- Pluto
- Tonka
- Domino
- Miles
- James
- Jazz
- Steven
- Pistachio
- Motley
- Kuno
- Aiko
- Billie
- Maize
- Franco
- Orion
- Eclipse
- Anubis
- Sable
- Slate
- Dart
- Slick
- Boots
- Archer
- Jax
- Cruz
- Ice
- Sly
- Stark
- Dipper
- Mortimer
- Mort
- Solar
- Winston
- Ash
- Arnold
- Nigel
- Champ
- Archie
- Lenny
- Helios
- Udon
- Bastian
- Racer
- Sol
- Hypno
- Ozark
- Leo
- Enchi
- Igor
- Brom
- Ramen
- Beans
- Atticus
- Arnie
- Jafaar
- Garland
- Crawly
- Smaug
- Naga
- Gizmo
- Reese
- Storm
- Hans
- Gunther
- Snape
- Thorn
- Sithis
- Moonshine
- Parker
- Rocky
- Yoda
- Mowgli
- Benjamin
- Link
- Buddy
- Walter
- Kato
- Boomer
- Atlas
- Cornelius
- Picasso
- Cosmo
- Checkers
- JJ
- Merlin
- Mason
- Bruce
- Cecil
- Fuego
- Chatter
- Astrid
- Alduin
- Judas
- Raisin
- Coolie
- Indigo
- Choco
- Boba
- Crowley
White Snake Names
If you’re looking for white or albino snake names, consider the following:
- Ice (English
- Luna (French)
- Pearl (English)
- Snow (English)
- Ghost (English)
Black Snake Names
There’s a lot of potential when it comes to black snake names. These are some of our favorites:
- Coal (English)
- Blake (Old English)
- Diablo (Spanish)
- Brangwen (Welsh)
- Brunhilde (German)
If you want black cobra names or black viper names then Greek snake names are the way to go.
The Titans surely offered many excellent names for these kinds of snakes:
- Hades (Greek)
- Gorgon (Greek)
- Calypso (Greek)
- Hercules (Greek)
- Cerberus (Greek)
Green Snake Names
Green snakes are beautiful, and choosing the right name for them is essential. Here are some of our favorites:
- Oran (Gaelic)
- Beryl (Greek)
- Envy (English)
- Denver (Old English)
- Celadon (French)
Yellow Snake Names
If you’re looking for corn snake names or female ball python names to go with your lovely yellow pet, we’ve got you covered.
These are some of our favorite names that mean yellow:
- Bowie (Gaelic)
- Chryses (Greek)
- Dwight (Dutch)
- Harry (Sanskrit)
- Sunny (English)
Conclusion
Choosing a name for your pet snake doesn’t have to be hard if you have this list handy.
Remember: choosing a name should be a fun and enjoyable experience so try not to get too impatient coming up with the perfect snake name for your pet!
And if you should find narrowing down all of these names too daunting of a task? You can always try out a snake name generator to make the process easier.
If you’re are looking for some badass name ideas for other reptiles, check out the best leopard gecko names and top pet turtle names here.