Congrats on your new pet frog! You’re in for a fun journey as a pet parent—and the first step is choosing a frog name that’s as fresh and fun as your pet.
Ready to jump in? From historical classics to pop-culture stars, here are 200 frog names that earn our green light.
Anthony Hopkins
With “hop” right in his name, the Academy Award®-winning actor is a natural namesake for froggy friends.
Brook
This preppy name is also the word for a small stream.
Dennis Hopper
Another Hollywood-inspired name, Dennis Hopper has obvious frog potential.
IHOP
If you’re a breakfast lover, look no further than the International House of Pancakes for inspiration.
French Fly
For the bug-eating friend who enjoys a fast-food pun.
Frogzilla
Godzilla™ has nothing on your pet.
Hip Hop
Perfect for the pet who jumps to the beat.
Hoppy Gilmore
In honor, of course, of fictional golfing great Happy Gilmore.
Hoppy Potter
A magical name inspired by everyone’s favorite teenage wizard.
Hopscotch
For short, you can call them Scotch!
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
The iconic Rolling Stones song lends classically cool swagger.
Leapold
The German name Leopold, but make it frog-friendly.
Legolas
With “leg” in his name, the “Lord of the Rings” character could be a fun choice for Tolkien fans.
Reed
The English boy’s name is also the name of a plant that grows in wetlands.
Snoop Froggy Frogg
For your one and only F-R-O-Double G.
Anura
In the scientific classification system, frogs belong to the order Anura, which means “without tail.”
Avocado
Like frogs, the guacamole star is iconically green.
Darwin
Darwin’s frog is a species discovered by Charles Darwin during his voyage on the HMS Beagle.
Forest
Currently trending as a boy’s name, Forest is a charming, nature-inspired choice.
Frosch
Frosch is the German word for “frog.”
Grenouille
The French word for “frog” has a certain je ne sais quoi.
Groda
Although less elegant than grenouille, the Swedish word for “frog” is short and sweet.
Kaeru
Kaeru is the Japanese word for “frog.”
Kaleidoscope
Many frogs can alter the color of their skin to blend in with their surroundings; the mottled camouflage can resemble a kaleidoscope.
Kikker
Kikker means “frog” in Dutch.
Malachite
The mineral is known for its gorgeous, deep green color.
Midori
The bright green liquor could make for a “spirited” name!
Pistachio
Petite, green, and beloved—just like your pet!
Pogo
Perfect for the pet who bounces like a pogo stick.
Rã
Rã is the Portuguese word for “frog.”
Ricochet
For short, you can call your bouncy bud “Ric.”
Rio
The Spanish word for “river” is also the name of a species of tree frog found in Brazil.
Sapo
In Spanish and Portuguese, Sapo means “toad.”
Verde
The Spanish word for “green” is a go when it comes to frog names!
Zaba
The Polish word for “frog” is decidedly cute.
Zielony
For an unexpected choice, consider the Polish word for “green.”
Baxter
Baxter the dog? Boring. Baxter the frog? Brilliant!
Bob
Bob the Frog will have no problem earning chuckles.
Biggie
For the oversized amphibian, Biggie could be a big hit.
Budweiser
An homage to the classic Budweiser® frogs, with the perfect nickname: Bud!
Bully
If your pet is a bullfrog, look no further!
Croakie Monster
You should never give your frog cookies—but you can definitely give them a punny, cookie-inspired name!
Fluffy
An ironic pick for a decidedly unfluffy pet.
Froggy McFrogface
In honor of Boaty McBoatface®, the name that won a public poll to name a British submarine.
Grinch™
He’s a sweet one, Mr. Grinch!
Gumby®
The classic claymation character has a name that will make everyone smile.
Hulk™
An “incredible” name for your incredible pet!
Kangaroo
An Aussie-inspired pick for your hopping companion.
Leap Frog
The childhood game could be a cute choice for your jumpy buddy.
McRibbit
If you’re a fast-food fan, this one has us “croaking” up!
Mike Wazowski
The beloved “Monsters Inc.” character isn’t a frog, but he’s small, green, and adorable.
Shrek
Although not a frog, Shrek is green and lives in a swamp—count it!
Sir Hopsalot
For daily laughs, we recommend calling your pet “Sir” for short.
Spot
Whether or not your frog has spots, this canine-centric name is sweet and silly.
Yoda
Adorable, your pet is!
Apple
A great, green pick for the apple of your eye.
Bubbles
Perfect for the outgoing amphibian in your life.
Bunny
You’ll be hoppy you chose such a cute name for your pet.
Cuddles
Frogs aren’t exactly cuddly pets, but this adorable name is still up for grabs.
Daisy
You can never go wrong with a floral-inspired name.
Frank
Frank the Frog? It doesn’t get any cuter.
Frannie
For another alliterative choice, consider this sweet, unisex name.
Freddy
When it comes to cute frog names, Freddy reigns supreme.
Gilly
Adult frogs don’t have gills, but tadpoles do.
Gizmo
Inspired by the “Gremlins” movie franchise, Gizmo is a certified cutie.
Guppy
Go ahead, make a splash with this adorable name!
Kiwi
Sweet, petite, and green, Kiwi fits the bill.
Lily
A lovely choice for your lily-pad dweller.
Peanut
A classic for pint-sized pets of all types.
Puddles
Perfect for your puddle-jumping companion.
Ribbit
Why overthink it? Ribbit is an obviously cute choice!
Shamrock
Because you’re lucky to have such a great pet—with such a cute name!
Speckles
A nod to the classic nursery rhyme “Five Little Speckled Frogs,” this one is spot-on adorable.
Springs
For the pet who always has a spring in their step.
Sprout
This sweet little name is ripe for the picking.
Tad
Short for tadpole, of course!
Battletoad
Inspired by the vintage arcade game “Battletoads,” this one is ice-cold cool.
Blaze
Fast and flashy, just like your pet.
Bufo
Bufo is a genus of toads, as well as a super cool frog name.
Camo
A nod to your pet’s way-cool camouflaging capabilities.
Cyclos
In the “Legend of Zelda,” universe, Cyclos is a frog-like deity.
Dash
The trending boy’s name is ideally suited for a fast-on-his-feet frog.
Goliath
The Goliath frog is the largest frog in the world, and can weigh over 7 pounds!
Jade
The green gemstone lends a cool-girl factor.
Jagger
If your frog has “moves like Jagger,” consider naming him after the jumpy Rolling Stones frontman.
Jasper
Jasper gemstones are commonly green.
Jeremiah
As the song goes, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
Jet
Perfect for the quick pet who can turn on the jets.
Jordan
Decades after retiring from the NBA, Michael Jordan’s vertical leap remains legendary.
Kryptonite™
Superman’s weakness had a glowing, green hue.
Maverick
Ideal for the spontaneous, high-jumping frog with tons of personality.
Neptune
Cooler than cool? The trident-wielding Roman god of water.
Ninja
Just like frogs, ninjas have serious jumping skills.
Rex
For the little pet who aspires to be a T-rex.
Rogue
Go rogue with this rebellious choice!
Spike
Although more common for a bulldog, we think Spike is just as fun for a bullfrog.
Storm
A powerful name for a petite pet.
Superfrog
For a cool throwback name, look no further than vintage video game “Superfrog.”
Triton
In Greek mythology, Triton is the god of the sea.
Zephos
Along with Cyclos, Zephos is a giant frog-like god in “The Legend of Zelda.”
Alistair
Of Scottish origin, meaning “defender.”
Augustus
For a less formal option, consider the nickname Augie.
Aurelia
A Latin name, meaning “golden one.”
Balthazar
A regal, biblical name that’s poised for a modern-day comeback.
Basil
This Greek name also references the green herb.
Beatrice
Of Latin origin, meaning “bringer of joy.”
Benedict
For short, Benny is adorable!
Benoît
This male, French name means “blessed.”
Caspian
A Latin name made popular by Prince Caspian in “The Chronicles of Narnia” series.
Clarence
Popular among British royals, Clarence takes the crown.
Evangeline
Of Greek origin, meaning “good news.”
Florence
This delicate girl’s name of Latin origin means “flowering.”
Isabella
If you like the name Bella, consider going with its fancier full version.
Jacques
Who wouldn’t want to meet a frog named Jacques?
Margaux
Say “oui!” to the fancy French spelling of this trending girl’s name.
Maximillian
Max is cute, but Maximillian is epic.
Montgomery
Whether you call him Montgomery or Monty, that’s one fancy frog.
Oliver
Classic and sophisticated, Oliver means “green.”
Ophelia
For a Shakespearean wink, consider this elegant Greek name.
Percival
Sir Percival was one of the Knights of the Round Table.
Sabine
Popular in France and Germany, this chic girl’s name has an understated elegance.
Sebastian
Although associated with a certain Disney crab, we think Sebastian could also work nicely for a frog.
Serephina
Of Italian origin, meaning “fiery.”
Thaddeus
You can call him Thad on the weekends.
Vivienne
Derived from French, meaning “lively.”
Zacharias
Why have a Zack when you could have a Zacharias?
Achelous
The shapeshifting river god of Greek mythology.
Adaro
In Melanesia mythology, the adaro is a water spirit.
Amabie
The amabie is a mermaid-like figure in Japanese folklore.
Artemis
Known as the goddess of the hunt, Artemis is also associated with freshwater.
Atargatis
An ancient, fish-bodied goddess of fertility.
Boann
An Irish goddess associated with freshwater.
Bolbe
A Greek lake goddess.
Chalchiuhtlicue
The Aztec goddess of water.
Hapi
The god of the annual flooding of the Nile.
Heqet
In Egyptian mythology, Heqet is a frog-headed goddess.
Iara
In Brazilian mythology, Iara is a shapeshifting water deity.
Jiraiya
In Japanese folklore, Jiraiya is a toad-riding ninja.
Kappa
The kappa is a water spirit in Japanese folklore, known for pulling pranks.
Kek
In Egyptian mythology, Kek is the frog-headed god of the night.
Kulullû
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, the Kulullû is a water-dwelling fish-man.
Leviathan
Referenced throughout the Bible, the Leviathan is a demonic sea serpent.
Llamhigyn y dwr
In Welsh mythology, Llamhigyn y dwr is a monstrous, evil toad.
Loveland
A more recent mythological creature, the Loveland frog is a humanoid frog first reported in Loveland, Ohio, in 1972.
Melusine
In French folklore, a melusine is a female spirit that inhabits fresh water.
Naiad
A water nymph associated with freshwater in Greek mythology.
Njord
The Norse god of the sea and winds.
Nommo
In African folklore, the nommo are amphibious ancestral spirits.
Pania
A figure of Māori mythology, the Pania is a mermaid-like creature.
Selkie
In Scottish folklore, selkies are creatures that can shapeshift from seal to human.
Tethys
The Greek goddess of freshwater.
Tiberinus
The Roman god of the Tiber River.
Tiddalik
In indigenous Australian mythology, Tiddalik is a thirsty frog who appears in creation stories.
Vodyanoy
A water spirit in Slavic mythology.
Abraham
A tip of the infamous hat to Abraham Lincoln, a namesake with presidential poise.
Alexander
Your pet is super great, so why not name him after Alexander the Great?
Amelia
Perfect for the pet who aspires to fly (or jump) as high as Amelia Earhart.
Aristotle
An Ancient Greek pick for the philosophical frog.
Charlamagne
For short, you can simply go with Charlie.
Cleopatra
Your little Cleo will appreciate being named after a powerful Egyptian pharaoh.
Edison
For the clever companion, consider a nod to inventor Thomas Edison.
Einstein
Any pet named Einstein is funny—but Einstein the Frog is extra funny.
Eleanor
An elegant nod to former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Franklin
A shout-out to inventor, diplomat, and man-about–town Ben Franklin.
Frida
For an artistic option, Frida Kahlo is a colorful choice.
Galileo
A star-studded pick for the pet you love to the moon and back.
Jefferson
For short, Jeff the Frog is sure to earn a smile.
Joan
Joan of Arc, frog edition? Hop to it!
Julius
Inspired by Julius Caesar, Roman general, statesman, and frog namesake.
Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci is perhaps best known for the Mona Lisa (and now, as your frog’s namesake).
Mozart
Perfect for the pet with melodic croaks.
Napoleon
If your frog is petite and feisty, Napoleon Bonaparte may fit the bill.
Nefertiti
The tomb of ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti contains images of frogs, which was a symbol of rejuvenation.
Nightingale
A gorgeous name in honor of Florence Nightingale.
Shakespeare
Toads and frogs were bad omens in Shakespeare’s plays, but even so, you can’t go wrong with the Bard.
Teddy
The perfect, ironic nickname for your not-so-fluffy friend named after Theodore Roosevelt.
Winston
His full name, of course, is Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill.
Washington
The first president of the United States lends plenty of gravitas.
Aquaman™
The water-dwelling superhero may not trust amphibians in the comic books, but Aquaman the Frog is still undeniably fun.
Bev Bighead
Bev Bighead is a toad on the classic cartoon “Rocko’s Modern Life.”
Bullywug
Bullywugs are amphibious humanoids in the “Dungeons and Dragons” universe.
Frogger
A hoppin’ good name borrowed from the vintage arcade game.
Genghis Frog
In the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise, Genghis Frog is a member of the Punk Frog clan.
Hypnotoad
In the cartoon series “Futurama,” Hypnotoad is a large toad who has the power to hypnotize those around him.
Jason Funderberker
In the animated series “Over the Garden Wall,” Jason Funderberker is the (amazing) name of Gregory’s pet frog.
Jean-Bob
Jean-Bob is a French frog in the animated musical “The Swan Princess.”
Jeremy Fisher
Written by Beatrix Potter, “The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher” tells the story of a frog who sets out to catch minnows for dinner.
Kermit™
The man, the myth, the legend—Kermit the Frog! Sesame Street’s resident amphibian is a timeless choice.
Keroppi
Hello Kitty®’s friend Keroppi is an adorable frog.
King Harold
As “Shrek” fans know, King Harold was once a frog!
Leapovich
In “The Muppets” franchise, Leapovich is an egotistical frog.
Mavis
Another “Muppets” frog, Mavis is a well-informed frog who’s happy to share information about her fellow pond dwellers.
Oykamon
In the fantasy novel “Mariel of Redwall,” Oykamon is a vengeful toad.
Politoed
Politoed is an amphibian, water-dwelling Pokémon™.
Prince Naveen
In Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” Prince Naveen is the titular amphibian.
Princess Tiana
After kissing Prince Naveen, Princess Tiana surprisingly turns into a frog herself.
Robin
As “Muppets” fans know, Robin is Kermit the Frog’s nephew.
Trevor
In the “Harry Potter” series, Trevor is Neville Longbottom's pet toad.
Throg
In the “Marvel” universe, Throg is a man who is turned into a frog by a witch.
FAQs About Frog Names
Q:What are the names of the frogs in Naruto™?
A:There are a number of toads and frog-like creatures in the Japanese manga series Naruto, including Gamabunta, Gamakichi, and Gamatatsu.
Q:What is the scientific name for a frog?
A:Scientifically speaking, a frog is any member of the group of short-bodied, tailless, (mostly) carnivorous amphibians that make up the order Anura.
Q:What is the frog's name from Hello Kitty?
A:Keroppi is the frog from the Hello Kitty universe, known for his cheerful disposition and love of baseball.
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