224 Pet Snake Names for Your Slithery Friend

Fun, easy name—great for a snake.

A fire-y name to match a red or orange colored snake.

Sad, or blue colored, depending on your perspective.

Is your new pal as cute as a button?

Here’s a great name for little quick-moving snake.

Meaning a very small animal—like your new pet, perhaps.

Name your pet snake after the game, or the pizza company.

Perfect if you (or your snake) are a fan of classic rock ‘n roll.

No matter whether your snake is venomous or not, Fang is a great snake name.

White snakes are perfect for this one—but sneaky snakes of any color can own the name.

Short for the “Grim Reaper.” A nod to snakes’ fully carnivorous lifestyle.

Shortened version of Jackson.

For the snake who’s cast a spell on you.

Whether it’s after the Batman villain, or statement on your snake’s personality, Joker is a popular name.

How about a regal name for your new pet snake?

An ironic, but fun name for snakes. It’s also great for ZZ Top fans.

When you have a pet without legs, a name like this almost too easy.

The zodiac lion, but it’s also short for Leonardo.

Many snakes are named after this character from “Forrest Gump.”

Someone with outstanding skills in a given area.

A tiny bite of something—it could be a good name for a small snake like a sand boa.

An award movie stars receive, and also a male name.

Small, popular legume that can also refer to small animals.

Black, red, or white seasoning that can be spicy (like some snakes).

After the mythical bird that dies in flames and is then reborn.

Here’s a good name for a short, chunky snake.

Maybe your albino snake reminds you of popcorn.

Name your combative snake after the main character from the “Rambo” movies.

If your new friend lurks in the shadows, maybe that’s what you should name them.

A great name for rainbow boas and other pet snakes with shimmering, iridescent scales.

A precious metal that makes a good pet snake name.

After the fascinating, dangerous female mythical creature—who might share some of those qualities with your pet snake.

Amazon Basin boas sleep all day, so how about naming yours Sleepy?

A little cliché, but it suits a pet snake.

A clear, cloudless day; also refers to someone who’s generally happy.

This works for very small snakes but is funny and ironic in a giant snake.

One of the main characters in “The Matrix.”

A cute little name for a snake with twinkling eyes.

Extremely relaxed, a meditative state.

Japanese word meaning “bright,” “ideal,” or “clear.”

Semi-precious purple quartz gemstone.

The red in the sky, just before the sun rises or immediately after it sets.

A female name that can also mean a filled sponge cake dessert, for your sweet-tempered snake.

A female name that means “blooming” in Greek.

A famous queen who died from a venomous snakebite.

Shortened form of Constance, but it could also be short for Constrictor.

Disney character in “101 Dalmatians.”

Spanish or Portuguese name that means “emerald.”

Gaelic name that means “vine.”

Superheroes have the coolest names, like this one: it’s perfect for a green snake.

Shortened form of Gianna, Giada, or Georgia.

A spicy root herb; the word also refers to red-headed person.

Semiprecious stone, often green, made into jewelry.

Flowering plant with a rich aroma.

Female name related to Kristina; also a car brand!

A nickname for any name beginning with the K sound.

A flower that grows from a bulb in the spring and summer months—the name could fit a white snake.

This is another name for the moon and could be good for a silvery or white snake.

It refers to a part of music but is also a female name.

Meaning “pearl,” Midge is usually a female name, and perfect for a snake with pearlescent hues.

Eastern European name meaning “gracious” or “dear.”

Sometimes we don’t get the calm, easy-to-handle snake we expected.

This would work for a hognose snake.

A villainous female character in "X-Men."

This iridescent gemstone gets its name from the Sanskrit word for gem.

Name your big black snake after this big black bird.

Eragon’s dragon from the “Inheritance Cycle” novel series by Christopher Paolini.

A precious gemstone that’s usually blue, but occasionally comes in an orange-red color.

After the Columbian singer known for her serpentine dance moves.

This Irish name means blind, but it’s a pretty name for a snake.

Your sassy snake deserves a good name that fits their personality.

A bright red color with a hint of orange.

The Greek goddess of the moon who drove her moon chariot across the sky.

Feminized version of viper, a venomous snake.

A water-loving tree with long, spindly branches.

The warrior princess played by Lucy Lawless.

Beautiful and simple, Zara means “blooming flower.”

The princess Link rescues in “The Legend of Zelda” video game.

This cute name is great for a female snake. Any kind at all. It’s that cute.

Short for Bartholomew, Bartlett, or Bartram.

A snake named Bob is bound to raise a few eyebrows.

An Eastern European name shared by actor Boris Karloff, who played the title character in the original “Frankenstein.”

Caesar’s best friend who turned into an enemy.

First Roman emperor after the fall of the Roman republic.

The name of this Egyptian city is also a great name for a male snake.

British slang for a silly person, also a code word for the letter C.

Named after the river Clyde in England.

From an old Gaelic word that means “hardy hero.”

Author of the “Divine Comedy,” which contained the “Inferno” (a place where your cold-blooded pet might like to bask).

The teenage boy who’s the main character in the book with the same name.

Fictional prehistoric dinosaur-like monster, awakened by nuclear radiation.

This made-up word for a device doubles as a cute pet snake name.

Have a snake with zig-zag markings? Name them after Harry Potter, who sported his own lightning-shaped mark.

Snakes can be social, but some are downright antisocial.

If your pet snake is an escape artist, how about naming him Houdini?

Be sure to say this name like Howard’s mom in “The Big Bang Theory.”

Snakes are predators, so how about a name that describes their behavior?

This stone has whirls and swirls; perhaps your new scaly pal’s pattern is similar.

This name makes the rounds in movies, often in characters who end up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

A rebellious person—mavericks do their own thing.

A great name for easy-going pet snakes.

Maybe your snake has a yellow and orange pattern?

A Roman emperor who played around while Rome burned.

The main character in the movie “Rango” was a lizard. But it could work for a snake.

Boxer from the movie “Rocky” who overcame adversity.

Any time you can take a regular ol’ human name and turn it into a great, punny name, it’s a win.

A great name for a big male snake like a boa.

A pointed reference to your snake’s teeth or fangs.

If your snake reminds you of Iron Man, name them after Tony Stark.

Some snakes have awesome striped markings.

This respectable name was the T in “Star Trek”’s “Captain James T. Kirk.”

Great for a venomous snake—or a pet noodle with an attitude.

Did your pal leave a tooth in your finger?

An amber-colored liquor that’s aged in oak barrels.

Names starting with Z always sound cool.

A great name for a crazy little snake.

The main character in the “Ziggy” comic strip.

For the snake that zips around their enclosure like a maniac.

An Egyptian snake god who symbolized darkness and chaos.

A cobra-headed god of ancient Egypt—a great name for a false water cobra.

Greek goddess of the hunt, animals, and wilderness.

Greek goddess of war and wisdom.

Greek god of war, this name means “ruin.” It works for feisty snakes.

Greek god of medicine who learned secrets and wisdom from a snake.

The demon king in the legends of Solomon and Solomon’s Temple construction.

The angel of death.

From Chinese mythology, a powerful female white snake demon.

The legendary serpent that kills anyone who looks into their eyes. Your Amazon tree boa tries this on you every single day.

A healing symbol associated with medicine; a rat snake would rock this name.

Aztec mother goddess who also gave birth to the moon and stars.

Great for a bush viper or a dragon snake.

A pet cobra could roll with this name—fangs and all.

Korean goddess of wealth storage, often depicted as a rat snake.

A snake-headed woman in Greek mythology.

A Greek sun god—how about a bright yellow snake named Helios?

The many-headed monster of Greek myth.

This sea serpent grew big enough to eat his own tail.

Sanskrit; roughly translates to “coiled snake.”

A biblical sea serpent and symbol of chaos.

A primordial she-demon theorized to be Adam’s first wife.

The Norse god of mischief, Loki is a popular pet name.

A snake-headed woman from Greek mythology—great for a female snake.

The great sorcerer of King Arthur mythology.

From Mesopotamian mythology; translates as “reddish snake” or “splendor serpent.”

The snake-headed race who the god Brahma banished underground.

A mythological king of half-human, half-serpent beings.

Norse mythological dragon. Meaning “dread biter,” this fits a bitey little fellow.

Mesopotamian god usually associated with snakes.

A state of rest and harmony; a good name for calm snakes.

Chinese human-headed snake goddess.

Greek goddess of the night—great for a Mexican black kingsnake.

In Greek mythology, this is the snake that incubated the primordial egg.

Either a snake or a dragon eating its own tail in Egyptian mythology.

In Greek mythology, Pandora opened a box and released all the woes into the world.

The feathered serpent creation god of Mesoamerican and Aztec myth.

Egyptian lion-headed snake god of moisture.

Giants in Greek myth; Zeus and his brethren killed or imprisoned them.

The Roman goddess of love and passion.

Cobra or snake-headed Egyptian goddess whose name means the “green one.”

Have fun giving your snake this punny version of “Star Wars” hero Anakin Skywalker.

Could this name inspired by actor Benedict Cumberbatch work for a false water cobra?

The famous movie archaeologist Indiana Jones hated snakes.

Name your hognose snake Hogrid, in honor of Hagrid—a beloved character in “Harry Potter” books and movies.

For an adventurous acrobat snake.

For a snake that plays dead, this name does the trick.

A little twist on the “Baywatch” actor’s name.

You never quite know if your snake is sleeping or watching you.

You could name your sand boa or rosy boa Dirt.

The great conqueror—of their cage, at least.

Silly snake names are the best!

Snakes that play dead rock this name.

Noodle names for snakes are irresistible.

Some species just can’t give up the routine; playing dead every time they see you.

Hiss a little when you say “Christopher, and you have Hisstopher.

Snakes are efficient energy users and only move when they must.

This fun name works whether you have a python or a pit viper.

This nod to the British television show is a no-brainer.

Playing dead will land you this name.

The head of Slytherin house at Hogwarts was quite the serpentine character.

For the snake that doesn’t bother striking at his food.

Snakes slink around hard-to-reach areas—this name could work.

The Hogwarts house Slytherin doubles as a great snake name.

Technically, a dragon. But is still an awesome pet snake name.

Does your snake coil up around a favorite spot like they’re hoarding something precious?

It could be a tennis shoe reference, or a description of your snake’s behavior.

Here’s a good name for the pet snake who simply must musk every time they’re picked up.

For the snake that loves stretching from one branch to the next.

Here’s a funny name for a snake with a prickly personality.

After the black dragon in the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon”—and perfect for snakes without teeth or fangs.

For a snake that won’t stop wiggling, a funny, wiggly name is a great idea!

Fossilized tree sap that ranges in color from yellow to deep red.

A cool name for a gray or black snake.

For your “dark knight” of a snake.

This common name for cows would work well for snakes with “bovine” markings, like the cow reticulated python.

The vampire-hunting main character in “Blade.”

Did Santa bring a snake that spends their time coiled up like a lump of coal?

This means “serpent” in the Nahuatl language.

Mineral used to make a vivid blue dye.

Bell that farmers hang from cows’ necks to hear them coming.

Name your asphalt or freeway morph ball python Diesel.

Gemstones make wonderful snake names; this one is terrific for a green tree python or emerald tree boa.

Corn snakes are always on the move and have bright colors—just like flames.

A red-eyed albino snake named Garnet? Yes, please!

A huge, white, slow-moving piece of ice that makes a great snake name.

After the giant python in Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book.”

Is your snake iridescent, or do they have indigo-colored eyes?

How about a funny name for your new boa or python?

Pasta names work well for snakes.

This is an adorable name for a snake that happens to be white.

Your cold-blooded buddy would rock this “Batman” villain’s name.

A fun, simple, and memorable name.

Volcanic glass that’s usually black and semi-translucent.

That jet-black snake is waiting for a cool name like Onyx!

Have a hissing good time making up names, like Professor Sssss.

Ruby is July’s birthstone and a cool name for snake.

A noble snake name for a noble snake.

Almost any time you add “Sir” to a silly word, you’ve got a good snake name.

A nod to the family playwright and poet, Snakespeare is unforgettable.

For a snake with snow-white scales.

A thin little snake deserves a cute name like Sprout.

A funny little name for a funny little snake.

A valuable “World of Warcraft” item used to make armor—and a pretty epic snake name.

Perfect for a snake who likes water.

A gentle west wind.