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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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