300+ Amazingly Adorable Owl Names

You have the privilege of naming an owl—congratulations! Whether it’s an owl in your backyard, a pet, or a new resident at a bird shelter, the choice deserves careful consideration. Picking a name that reflects their inner owl can help you narrow things down. For a fast-flying owl, think about names like Blink or Flash. Or for a slow lazy owl, opt for titles like Shut-Eye or Siesta. Keep reading to explore our complete list of awesome owl names.

Names for a Laid-Back Owl

beautiful Eurasian eagle-owl — Honor your laid-back owl with a chill title like Lounge or Sloth.
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Is your owl a bit lazy? Then they’ve earned a title like Slow-mo, or Droopy. You could also try naming your feathered friend Idle or Siesta. Are they more cool, calm, and collected? Then they need a name like Simmer to match their easygoing style.

Simmer
Old Wise Man
Milo
Easy or EZ
Dozer
Droopy
Shut Eye
Shuffle
Jet Lag
Lounge
Idle
Siesta
King
Slow Mo
Lazy
Decaf
Peace
Saunter
Sooth
Helix
Jacks
Chilly
Spud
The Fonz
Lazy Bones
Leisure
Linger
Ed
Slacker
Knower
Meander
Old Wise Woman
Hammock
Toddle
Diddle
Fiddle
Dreamer
Sloth
Lazy Girl
Dreamy
Koala
Slo-Poke
Nappy
Lazy One
Sleepy
Soother
Snoozer
Dawdle
Couch
Daisy
Stroll
Lazy Bird
Lulu
Chiller
Mellow
Dally
Drowsy
Loosey
Snail
Eeyore
Lax
Laze
Fritter
Mopey
Napper
Lazy Boy
Mild
Dusty
Butterball
Snooze
Lull
Coucher
Tranquil
Snorlax
Mirko
Soothy
Loafer
Molasses
Calm
Inertia
Crash

Names for a Fast Flyer

Barn owl in flight before attack, clean background, Czech Republic — Flash is the perfect title for a fast-flying owl who likes to zip around.
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If you blink, you’ll miss them! Fast-flying owls are full of personality, earning them names like Wisp, Dash, or Brisker. Consider your speedy owl’s personality to find the perfect name to pair them with.

Flashy
Dash
Pronto
Split (As in split second)
Brisker
Rash
Fleet
Sly
Zippy
Torpedo
Cobra
Spur
Harley
Trick
Top Speed
Wild
Volt
El Nino
Amp
Mayhem
Zoomer
Champion
Blitz
Spritzer
Fastero
Frolic
Fizz
Spaz
Rascal
Nike
Lightening
Spry
Bubbles
Mach
Flip
Shine
Taz
Lightning Bolt
Lark
Wiz
Frantic
Jolly
Raider
Reebok
Mighty
Spirit
Hurricane
Viper
Jackal
Winner
Pitters
Sunny
Tornado
Gunner
Go-go
Gala
Flash
Turbo
Wild Wing
Paint Ball
Comet
Frisky
Zany
Razzy
Mele
Merry
Keen
Chase
Zorro
Zoom
Dashy
Overdrive
Arrow
Dart
Wreck
Hustler
Zips
Speedo
Warp
Bullet
Cheetah
Peppy
Nitro
Batman
Shooter
Livewire
Whisper
Sniper
Speedy
Sassy

Best Names for a White Owl

Here's looking at you — Blizzard, Pearl, and Marshmallow are just a few of the names you could give an all-white owl.
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With a 4 to 5-foot wingspan, snowy owls are a sight to behold. Their all-white plumage adds another layer of grace to these amazing birds. If you’re looking to name a white owl, consider an elegant name like Pearl or Alabaster. For a more quirky title consider naming them Grits.

Dove
Marshmallow
Yeti
Snowdrift
Pearl Feather
Fang
Pearl
Ash
Titan
Oats
Talons
Grits
Stella
Powder
Aspen
Snowflake
Arctic
Alabaster
Jet
Wooly
Yuki (Abstract)
Casper
Icicle
Permafrost
Daisy
Jasper
Hunter
Nova
Opal
Polar
Iceberg
Fluff
Nocturne
Bleach Beak
Frostbite
Glacier
Puffy
Quinoa
Blizzard
Sugar
Mozz (short for Mozzerella)
Stealth
Jack
Ice
Angel
Storm
Vanilla Glider
Cloud
Frosty
Coco
Rice
Banana
Fluffer
Flurry
Thunder
Lace (or Lacy)
Ivory
Wisp
Cotton
Snow White
Bones
Gail
Chill
Gale
Crisp
Polaris
Tundra
Casablanca
Lumi
Swan
Chalky
Puff
Snowball
Coconut
Avalanche
Everest
Luna
Winter
Ghost

Top Names for a Gray Owl

Great Gray Owl — If you’re naming a silver or gray owl, consider titles like Tinman or Cinder.
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Imagine calling out to Stormy, your gorgeous gray owl. Or for a touch of wit, opt for Mouse. Your friends will laugh when you introduce them to your owl, whose name matches their favorite prey.-

Screech
Silver Sky
Sylvester
Mouse
Gray Claw
Gray Poupon
Raccoon
Tinman
Gray Sky
Kasha
Pearl
Plata
Rain
Dumbo
Solstice
Inky
Stormy
Shady
Flint
Pepper
Nimbus
Dobby
Dusty
Eve
Dapple
Mouse
Coal
Grayson
Lunarbelle
Moonstone
Pew Pew or Pewter
Oyster
Dusty
Smudge
Monsoon
Mink
Meeko
Dove
Liard
Wraith
Lilac
Cinder
Breezy
Fade
Myst
Ember
Luna
Heather
Haiiro
Silver
Cloud
Ash
Smoke or Smokey
Esme
Shade
Graywing
Stirling
Thunder
Falcon
Foggy
Periwinkle
Silverbell
Nickels
Flash
Silverbeak
Griselda
Koala
Sootie
Comet
Whisper
Stoke
Steel
Thistle
Spirit
Pixie
Pebbles
Shadow
Lord Gray
Sterling
Lady Gray
Mushroom
Shroom
Shroomie
Gray
Gris
Slate
Twilight
Bullet
Misty
Winter
Graphite
Manatee
Griffin
Yonder
Glacier
Sully
Gridelin
Asher
Haze

Famous Owl Characters

Beautiful and impressive smart Great horned owl, Bird of Prey — Give your owl a famous name like Hedwig or Pigwidgeon from the Harry Potter series.
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Do you remember Big Mama? She was the nurturing owl character in “The Fox and the Hound 2.” She’s a warm, loving character, who like many famous owls, is also wise. Friend Owl in “Bambi”, is another wise old owl. Along with famous wise owls, our list also includes some lesser-known characters like Twilight in “My Little Pony”.

Hedwig – Harry Potter Series
Pigwidgeon- Harry Potter Series
Olga, Blin, and Spunky – Rock-a-Doodle
Ezylryb – Legend of the Guardian
Owl – Winnie the Pooh
Mr. Know It Owl – The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Big Mama – The Fox and the Hound
Owlman – DC Comics
Owlowiscious – My Little Pony
Grand Duke – Cinderella
Great Owl – The Secret of NIMH
Jareth – Labyrinth
Professor Archimedes Q. Porter – Tarzan
Soren – Legend of the Guardians
Black Owl – Winnie the Pooh
Pigwidgeon – Harry Potter series
Woodsy Owl – Environmental USA Mascot
Archimedes – The Sword in the Stone
Twilight – My Little Pony
Kaepora Gaebora – The Legend of Zelda
Longclaw – Sonic the Hedgehog
Bubo – Clash of the Titans
Hoots the Owl – Sesame Street
Blathers – Animal Crossing
Friend Owl – Bambi
Gylfie – Legend of the Guardians
Professor Owl – Disney
Digger – The Animals of Farthing Wood
Rowlet – Pokémon Series
Strix Struma – The Animals of Farthing Wood

Thanksgiving-Inspired Owl Names

Pygmy Owl in Brazil — If you love Thanksgiving, then consider naming your owl Pumpkin or Wishbone to celebrate.
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Holiday-themed names can help you celebrate your favorite time of the year. Thanksgiving-themed owl names include fun titles like Squash, Acorn, and Gobbles. For a more serious name consider titles like Rosemary, Crescent, and Emeril.

Chef
Owly Pie
Sweet Bird
Roasty Toasty
Tasty Wing
Wishing Feather
Fam (Short for family)
Baking Beak
Wishbone
Delicata
Honey
Acacia
Acorn
Squash
Cozy One
Gingerbread
Bruno
Cookie
Hot Hoot
Biscuit
Birchy
Crispin
Clover
Orla
Apple
Briar
Plum
Coffee
Fern
Chesnut
Saucy
Apple Pie
Cinnamon
Gobbles
River
Ember
Heath
Contessa
Giver
Allspice
Forest
Jack
Rosemary
Bounty
Acorn
Candy
Goldie
Aspen
Faith
Farmer
Chutney
Crescent
Gourd
May
Carrot
Praline
Rusty
Cranberry
Brandy
Emeril
Bella
Raven
Poe
Aroma
Radley
Gravy
Giblet
Hickory
Casserole
Burton
Charlie
Sawyer
Aurelia
Mac n’ Cheese
Pepper
Charity
Apple Cider
Ruby
Nyx
Hazel
Gratitude
Garnet

Christmas-Inspired Owl Names

funny owl toy in santa hat on snowy pine tree, winter natural background. Christmas and New year holiday. winter festive season — Christmas-themed owl names like Comet or Dasher are some of the best around.
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A Christmas-themed owl name will bring cheer all year long! Maybe you’ll name your fast-flying owl Comet, after one of Santa’s reindeer. Or perhaps you’ll give a nod to their magical ways with a name like Wish or Present. If Christmas is your all-time favorite holiday, consider naming all of your pets with a holiday-inspired name.

Glacier
Comet
Kringle
Clara
Wreath
Donner
Gabriel
Wish
Dancer
Harken
Cupid
Toy
Dasher
Hollis
Solstice
Dominick
Dickens
Garland
Fir
Nutcracker
Light
December
Prancer
Holly
Mistletoe
Sleigh
Ivy
Shepherd
Merry
Spruce
Manger
Poinsettia
Grace
Spirit
Juniper
Wassail
Chimney
Ebenezer
Hope
Frost
Jolly
Cullen
Vixen
Faith
Glitter
Nutmeg
Epiphany
Elf
Mary
Douglas
Yuletide
Natala
Partridge
Stocking
Evergreen
Star
Tinsel
Clarence
Rudolph
Tidings
Mariah
Christmas
Joy
Gloria
Yule
Nat
Present
Frosty
Krampus
Mercy
Coal
Mincemeat
Kiefer
Emmanuel
Mrs. Claus
Crosby
Noelle
Claus
North
Nick
Eggnog
Gift
Crimson
Navidad
Jingle
Jesus
Noël
Lucia

Halloween-Inspired Names

Close up of owl face — Celebrate your owl’s mysterious side with a spooky Halloween-themed name like Goblin.
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Owls and Halloween belong together! Naming your owl a Halloween-inspired name is always a smart move. A few of our favorite one-syllable names include Ghost, Count, and Fang. For longer names look into titles like Cryptkeeper, Little Monster, or Apple Fritter.

Cryptkeeper
Charm
Count
Goblin
Haunt
Bellatrix
Frankenstein
Ghostface
Fang
Shadow
Mummy
Persimmon
Midnight
Bones
Mr. Hyde
Amulet
Crimson
Reaper
Ichabod
Halliwell
Tootsie
Clove
Twilight
Lurch
Potion
Bigfoot
Creeper
Omen
Kit Kat
Eerie
Heath
Beast
Raven
Hex
Spirit
Norman
Cobweb
Howler
Sage
Sabrina
Ouija
Cauldron
Elphaba
Ember
Caramel
Ghost
Pugsley
Charcoal
Dracula
Elvira
Medusa
Rowena
Diablo
Chai
Apple Fritter
Hocus Pocus
Tarot
Pentagram
Maple
Draco
Maizey
Gremlin
Phantom
Gargoyle
Luna
Spider
Minerva
Jack-o-lantern
Reese
Ginger
Freddy Krueger
Apple Cider Donut
Crescent
Zombie
Salem
Lilith
Cackles
Nestle
Magic
Trick
Monster
Pie
Spook
Moon
Ebony
Severus
Treat
Devil
Broomstick
Pecan
Bram
Little Monster
Beelzebub
Eclipse
Lucifer
Gorey
Boo
Jack
Bat
October
Gomez
Noir
Candy Corn

All Food-Inspired Names

Long-eared owl (Asio otus) — Imagine calling out to an owl named Lasagna or Peaches; food-inspired names are the best.
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Food-inspired names are a great way to honor an owl’s personality. Give a sweet owl a sweet name like Cupcake or Muffin. Or if they’re spicy and passionate, consider calling them Cayenne.

Half Pint
Muffin
Hazelnut
Orange
Bucha (Kombucha)
Pepper
Asiago
Lychee
Walnut
Sour Patch
Linguine
Filini
Langsat
Poppy
Orecchiette
Pistachio
Peaches
Pomelo
Anara
Lasagna
Almond
Guava
Tater Tot
Calamansi
Lemon
Juice
Macadamia
Cherry
Kumquat
Feijoa
Dijon
Cucumber
Ginger
Cayenne
Sugar
Milkshake
Pastina
Pumpkin
Starfruit
Cannoli
Pearl Pasta
Strawberry
Curry
Overeasy
Scramble
Berrysweet
Sesame
Tortilla
Cashew
Orzo
Bubblegum
Squash
Brazil nut
Barley
Chick
Feta
Peach
Cinnabon
Alani
Flax
Berrykins
Crisper
Dragon fruit
Chia
Sweety
Sunflower
Honey
Rotini
Plum
Cocoa
Tater
Tangelo
Acai
Avalon
Spinach
Tang
Lime
Creampuff
Cherimoya
Passion fruit
Ducky
Kiwi
Apple
Stringozzi
Nutty
Raspberry
Berrypie
Durian
Jujube
Mango
Berrylicious
Currant
Cookie
Jackfruit
Trail Mix
Babaganoush
Pear
Margarita
Sprout
Loquat
Barley
Peachy
Almila
Apricot
String Cheese
Rotelle
Anzu
Cheddar

DC and Marvel Villain Names

Great-horned owl flying in the forest on green background, Quebec — Owls can be quite the character, which is why DC and Marvel-based names are always a good choice.
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Not all owls are little angels. Some lean more toward the evil genius side of things. For the mischievous owl, a name like Loki will suit them well. And if you’re owl is a mastermind of mayhem consider naming them Mr. Sinister or Doc Oc, for Doctor Octopus.

Deadshot
Doctor Octopus
Saint of Killers
Mr. Freeze
Shade
Mr. Sinister
Bane
Ra’s al Ghul
Penguin
Herr Starr
The Governor
Mystique
Mr. Mxyzptlk
Sandman
Mephisto
Doctor Doom
Captain Cold
Black Adam
Kang
Prometheus
Harley Quinn
Amanda Waller
Eobard Thawne
Mongul
William Stryker
Dr. Sivana
The Joker
Violator
Loki
Thunderbolt Ross
Parasite
Galactus
Gorilla Grodd
Harley Quinn
Dormammu
Cyborg Superman
Anti-Monitor
Mandarin
Fin Fang Foom
Electro
Doomsday
Grigori Rasputin
Ultron
Lucifer Morningstar
Baron Helmut Zemo
Vandal Savage
Thanos
Bizarro
Proteus
Apocalypse
Lizard
Bullseye
Juggernaut
Cheetah
Green Goblin
Brainiac
Lady Deathstrike
Abomination
Two-Face
Cassandra Nova
Shredder
Scarecrow
Ozymandias
Parallax
Arthur Light
Sentinels
Venom
Despero
Omni-Man
Sinestro
Kingpin
General Zod
Riddler
Magneto
Deathstroke
Hunter Rose
Clayface
Kid Marvelman
Lex Luthor
Zoom
Red Skull
Darkseid
Kraven the Hunter

Bug Names for Quirky Owls

Mexican Spotted Owl Portrait — When naming a quirky owl, consider bug-themed names like Grub, Slug, or Spider.
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When no other name fits, it’s time to explore bug-themed titles. Your flying friend could be named Pupa, Firefly, or even Roach! Let this list of insect names get your wheels turning, so you can find the right match.

Pupa
Dragonfly
Firefly
Roach
Butterfly
Grub
Slug
Chigger
Cricket
Critter
Itsy Bitsy
June Bug
Earwig
Skipper
Mili
Millipede
Stinker
Ladybird
Beetle
Piper
Spider
Thora
Katy
Mantis
Moth
Walker
Hunter
Buzzer
Meadowhawk
Bluet
Pillar
Chrysalis
Ladybug
Junebug
Cade
Ephemerid
Wasp
Damsel
Locust
Cricket
Spidey
Thrip
Rhene
Francis
Cicada
May
Bee
Buzzy
Silky
Lacey
Gnat
Bug
Empero
Lysandra
Kissy
Midge
Ant
Dragon
Heimlich
Flea
Antie
Scorpion
Weevil
Odonata
Jelly
Vedalia
Pedey
Vanessa
Darkling
Carpenter
May
Xenica
Libellula
Carpenter
Moth
Hornet
Stag
Dim
Mazarine
Termite
Orchid
Mo
Dobson
Wiggy
Aphid
Honey Bee

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