Names for Snakes
Names for snakes can be as creative and imaginative as you’d like it to be. You can use names that would normally be used for human beings or a name that best matches your snake’s unique characteristics. You can think of your snake’s size, color, behaviors or movements to help you choose a name for your snake.
You can choose pet snake names based on gender as well. We have lists you can look at for names for female snakes and names for male snakes. You can even choose silly snake names that have absolutely nothing to do with your snake whatsoever but it would definitely put a smile on your face.
There really is no limit and that is what makes this so much fun.
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- Medusa
- Slinky
- Jafaar
- Pandora
- Anakin
- Draco
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- Snippy
- Lizzy
- Ripper
- Poseidon
- Tipster
- Monty
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- Slick
- Hiss
- Viper
- Blaze
- Miles
- Snape
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- Narcissa
- Zappa
- Niles
- Beatrix
- Aurora
- Dakota
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- Xander
- Fang
- Juniper
- Severus
- Slithers
- Venom
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- Dante
- Jax
- Stripes
- Sam
- Zappa
- Tails
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- Esther
- Buffy
- Liz
- Buster
- Tanaka
- Wiz
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- Nakita
- Spike
- Cesar
- Bliss
- Ezra
- Lilithe
Names that Mean Snake
Names that mean snake can also be an easy yet interesting choice when deciding what name to give for your pet. You might be surprised how names for snakes have changed over the years and across different cultures.
Ancient civilizations had unique names for snakes that are still used today as people search for snake names that stand out and are memorable. After all, snakes can live up to 20 years in ideal conditions and sometimes even longer.
Did you know that according to the team from BBC Wildlife Magazine, that Ball pythons can live up to 62 years in captivity? How cool is that!?
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- Draco
- Aspis
- Ceto
- Cobra
- Drake
- Drakon
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- Wyrm
- Zmok
- Serpentina
- Sarpa
- Quetzalcoatl
- Orochimaru
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- Acoatl
- Japako
- Naga
- Ophios
- Ormr
- Pacoatl
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- Narcissa
- Zappa
- Niles
- Beatrix
- Aurora
- Dakota
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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out our full list of Girl Names and Boy Names to find more options.
What is a good name for a snake?
A good name for a snake is all about personal preference. There is technically no good or bad name to name your pet snake but there are popular snake names that people tend to lean more towards. Some examples include Slither, Draco, Monty, Medusa, and Nagini. I personally prefer names for snakes that stem out of mythology or literature as they tend to be unique and have interesting stories to share. Who can forget Kaa from the Jungle Book who has the power of hypnosis? Or the feathered serpent Quetzalcōātl of the Aztecs and mesoamerica?