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60 Creative Snake Names for Your Slithery Friend

Writer: Bohdi RayBohdi Ray

Pet snake

Finding the perfect name for your new snake can be a delightful task. Whether your slithery friend is a python, boa, or a smaller breed, their name should reflect their personality, appearance, or even their unique quirks. To help you in your quest, we’ve compiled a list of 150 creative snake names, broken down into categories for every kind of snake lover.


Gender-Neutral Names


Pet snake in an enclosure

  • Shadow

  • Zigzag

  • Slither

  • Ember

  • Jade

  • Flame

  • Pebble

  • Midnight

  • Shadow

  • Storm

  • Cinder

  • Echo

  • Quicksilver

  • Raven

  • Zephyr

  • Sable

  • Onyx

  • Indigo

  • Vortex

  • Pyro

  • Whirlwind

  • Ash

  • Cobra

  • Dexter

  • Smaug


Famous Snake Names



Naming your snake after a famous reptile can be a fun nod to pop culture or mythology.


  • Nagini (from Harry Potter)

  • Kaa (from The Jungle Book)

  • Medusa (from Greek mythology)

  • Jafar (from Aladdin)

  • Sir Hiss (from Disney’s Robin Hood)

  • Basilisk (from legend)

  • Rattlesnake Jake (from Rango)

  • Severus Snake (a play on Severus Snape from Harry Potter)

  • Hydross (from mythology)

  • Verdi (from the book by Janell Cannon)


Unique and Creative Names


Snake on a branch


  • Sizzle

  • Rajah

  • Aurora

  • Stardust

  • Nimbus

  • Taffy

  • Tango

  • Malachite

  • Willow

  • Loki

  • Chimera

  • Azura

  • Tempest

  • Nirvana

  • Confetti

  • Ziggy

  • Viper

  • Sphinx

  • Rhapsody

  • Galadriel

  • Blitz

  • Galaxy

  • Citrine

  • Phoenix

  • Eclipse


Whether you are looking for a classic name that everyone recognizes or a unique gem that sets your snake apart, this list has something for everyone. Remember, a great snake name is as much about sound and association as it is about creativity.

Welcome to Find The Best Names! Here’s a gentle reminder: while we do pride ourselves on having delightful naming suggestions, we must inform you that any name you choose for your baby, pet, boat, business, band, starship, etc... is solely your responsibility. Should your cat become known as "Lord Fluffington III" and hate it, or your coffee shop named "Bean There, Done That" turns out to be not-so-unique, that's on you. We provide suggestions — you take the naming leap. And if, perchance, you find yourself in a whirlwind of regret, we're afraid we can't offer refunds or therapy sessions. Choose wisely and embrace your creative whims... or don't. Either way, we claim no responsibility for your naming adventures or misadventures!

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