1,000+ Snake Names: The Most Popular Names

There are over 2,500 species of pet snake.

Each breed is unique so it is your job to find the best snake name for them.

People keep snakes for many reasons but one of their first jobs is to choose a name.

Naming a pet can be a difficult task, especially if you find yourself at a loss of creativity.

In this list of over 1,000 snake names we cover the best names for snakes by species, color, sex and genre…

50 Best Snake Names

Many of the best names of the 21st century come from Greek myths, pop culture and famous novels.

We have sent surveys and collated data from all of our members to find the best ideas for you.

Some of the choices in this list are timeless and others are trending because of famous celebrity reptile owners.

Here is a list of the 50 most popular snake names of the year so far.

Snake Names

Not every name has to be popular to be good.

Your snake’s name will stay with them for life, so choosing a funny or cute name is often a better idea.

There are also plenty of cool and unique choices.

Read the lists below to see any catch your eye…

Funny Snake Names

• Barney
• Arnold
• Bam Bam
• Biscuit
• Cinderella
• Crawly
• Cobra Kai
• David Hisslehoff
• Fluffy
• Fanghis Khan
• Hamburger
• Kermit
• Henry Hissinger
• Hisstopher Walken
• Hisschel Pviper
• Hissy Pants
• Missy Elliot
• Julia Squeezer
• Kathiss Evergreen
• Longboy
• Monty the Python
• Nofeet
• Parhiss Hilton
• Rumplesnakeskin
• Severus Snake
• Sir Hiss
• Sir Pent
• Snake Gyllenhaal
• SSSSSam (or another ‘S’ name)
• William Snakespeare
• Worm
• Waylon Slithers

Cute Snake Names

• Arnie
• Baby
• Beans
• Blep
• Boops
• Boots
• Bubble
• Buttercup
• Buttons
• Checkers
• Coolie
• Cuddles
• Cupcake
• Cutie
• Curls
• Donut
• Enchi
• Flip
• Goldie
• Ichi
• Juju
• Kitty
• Kiki
• Levi
• Lolly
• Maple
• Mitten
• Mochi
• Miso
• Milo
• Minnie
• Huggy
• Muffy
• Noodles
• Pinky
• Pippy
• Peaches
• Piggy
• Precious
• Smiles
• Snickers
• Snuggles
• Sparkles
• Toffee
• Ziggy

Breed Specific Names

Often it is best to choose a name based on a species of snake.

This works well for a snake like the Ball python. They are known for curling up into a tight “ball” and so many words can play off of this unique trait!

Other breeds such as corn, gopher and rat snakes can be named with wordplay too.

Milk snakes can be named in a similar manner with breed specific alliteration such as Moosic Miss Moo.

See the lists below for some suggestions.

Ball Python Names

• Bounce
• Curls
• Pretzel
• Volley
• Monty Python
• Curly
• Nestle
• Snuggle
• Burrow
• Scrunch

Corn Snake Names

• Corner
• Cornelius
• Maize
• Cornflakes
• Fructose
• Popcorn
• Kernel (Mustard)
• Whiskey
• Cob
• Cornucopia

Gopher Names

• Gopher
• Gordon
• Gilly
• Gopher of All Trades
• Gophie
• Grant
• Greyson
• Gus
• Grace
• Gohan

Names For Milk Snake

• Lactose
• Moo
• Deja-Moo
• Moolan
• Magnesia
• Miss Moo
• Moodonna
• Moosic
• Butters
• Ice Cream

Names For Rat Snake

• Remy
• Ratatouille
• Chuck E. Cheese
• Scabbers
• Templeton
• Ratbert
• Rugrat
• Aristorat
• Ratman
• Ratunzel

Names By Color

Do you like Luna or Goldie?

There are hundreds of names for pets based on their color.

Deciding to name your snake based on their color can pay tribute to one of their most defining characteristics.

It can also help identify your snake – very helpful for any pet that visits the vet frequently!

How To Choose A Snake Name

Choosing a name can be difficult.

It is the name you will use for the rest of their life, when registering at the vets and for insurance forms.

Some owners choose long before they bring their pet home. Others wrack their brains to find the perfect name after bringing a snake home.

Here are some things to consider when making your decision:

• What does your snake look like? What color is it? What is their personality like?
• Do you have a favorite movie, book, or TV character that you would like to name your pet after?
• There are many celebrities with snakes – do you like the names of their pets?
• Is there a mythical or historical figure you would like to name them after?

Summary

Choosing a name for your scaly friend does not have to be difficult.

Inspiration is everywhere – including this list!

Be as creative and as unique as you can.

Pick a name that you love and make sure it is one you want.

This is where you can let your creativity fly.

What do you plan on naming your snake and why? Tell us in the comments below!