Congratulations on adopting a brand new lizard! These reptiles are incredibly diverse, not only in their sizes, but in appearance, temperaments and even care requirements. Knowing what your lizard needs in order to maintain a happy and healthy life is key to being a successful lizard owner. Of course you’ve already done extensive research and are fully prepared to take on whatever your challenges your lizard throws your way. You can focus on building a friendship and bond only you and your scaled companion will understand. The only thing missing? The perfect lizard name!  There is nothing wrong with wanting to know all potential name options because most pet owners want the best lizard name they can possibly find! That’s where we come in. No matter your lizards breed, color, size, or personality, there is sure to be a good lizard name here that you’ll love. 

Female Lizard Names

Daphne  Acadia  Petra  Nessie  Elora  Belva  Isadora Nagini Hydra  Jade Karma  Liz Stella  Vera Chia 

Male Lizard Names 

Cecil  Amos  Bodhi  Dexter  Jax  Haiku  Bones  Igor  Deuce  Monty  Vergil  Xavier  Echo  Gideon Boo 

Image Credit: 272447, Pixabay Scientific Lizard Names  While lizards in general have a scientific name (which we will get to below), each breed of lizard also has a formal name, so to speak. Not only is choosing a name from this list quite unique, it’s quirky, fun and is guaranteed to sound completely different from any other pet name you’ve ever heard of. Even if you aren’t in the market for a scientific lizard name, reading this next list might just change your mind. 

Lacertilia | Lizard  Gekkonidae | Gecko  Chamaeleonidae | Chameleons Salvator Merianae | Tegu  Iguana | Iguana  Caudata | Salamander  Varanus | Monitor  Basiliscus | Basilisk Scincidae | Skink  Pogona | Bearded Dragon  Anolis Carolinesis | Anole 

Funny Lizard Names  Lizards are certainly an interesting choice of pet but are quite entertaining once you get to know them. From the seemingly calculated way they move and how they strategically eat, to the odd position they find comfortable enough to sleep in. There are many domestic breeds that are nocturnal so waking up a little early to watch them in their element is highly recommended. Even the most serious of lizards are a little goofy at times. A funny lizard name is fun idea for those with quirky personalities, or an ironic lizard name for those who are forever stoic. You might even find a little humor is choosing a pun lizard name because they’re simply hilarious.

Tongue  Lizanardo Di Vinci  Queen Elizardbeth Lizzie McGuire  Laser  The Lizard of Oz Anaconda  Sal E Mander  Spyro  Treelon Musk  Scorpio Chamillionaire  Lazy Eyes  Googly  Raptor Elizardbeth Taylor  Lizzo  Pringle  Skid  Dart  Houdini  Peep 

Image Credit By: adege, pixabay

Related Read: White-Throated Monitor Lizard

Cute Lizard Names  With so many different species of lizards, there are bound to be a few that make the list of the most adorable pets. While they may not be as soft and fluffy as some of the more common household pets, lizards are just as capable of showing affection towards their owners. A pretty sweet trait, if you ask us! For these precious critters, we suggest selecting a cute lizard name. Any of the following would be fitting considerations for tiny lizards, docile giants, lizards with captivating eyes or playful personalities. A few breeds we find exceptionally adorable are leopard geckos and chameleons! 

Basil  Darwin  Ezra  Artie  Aero  Buttons  Gidget  Dougie  Franklin  Hazel  Sage  Ike  Clover  Dash  Linus  Cleo  Mavis  Paco  Nori  Maple  Nova  Gus  Bean  Kiwi  ollie  Minor  Newton  Pip Tot  Baloo 

Spotted Lizard Names  Scales on each lizard varies in their appearance. They could be rougher, thicker, larger. Bright in color, subtle and earthy, or a combination of both. These trusted traits were inherited to provide necessary camouflage to lizards while in their natural habitats. They could be striped, spotted, be single colored from head to tail. However, there is one certainty among all lizards. Each will almost always have a unique marking somewhere among their scales which sets them apart from all other lizards. We know you know what we’re talking about. These spotted lizard names are for those who wish to honor their lizards true individuality. 

Patch  Chip  Sully  Pepper  Atom  Fleck  Chutney  Pied  Mark  Leo  Dot  Boots  Halo  Harlequin  Polka  Specks  Star  Dab  Motley  Blotch  Spot  Camo  Dice  Tux  Merle  Freckle  Mancha  Cheetah  Bits  Chess  Dottie 

Image Credit: Gerhard Gellinger, Pixabay Tough Lizard Names  This category of names might be more fitting for a bearded dragon or iguana. There is just something about how these reptiles were built that make them incredibly tough looking. It could be their size, demeanour. Perhaps it’s the way these breeds go about their day that make them look so cool. Now, we’ve only included two of many types of badass lizards but recommend one of these tough lizard names for any brawny breeds you may own! 

Rowan  Andra  Heath  Medusa Zues  Astra  Rogue  Jinx Beretta  Jaws Hex  Haunt  Ursa  Khaleesi  Gypsy   Rage  Gollum  Athena Zelda  Bane  Harley  Venom  Axel  Mutant  Wrath  Pistol  Warden  Diablo  Hades Loki  Vader 

Bonus: Famous Lizard Names You might find similarities between your lizard and one you’ve read about, watched on television or in a movie, or by means of old legends and myths. So why not take the guesswork out of the naming process and use one of these iconic lizard names. 

Rango | Rango  Geico | The gecko mascot for Geico Insurance Pascal | Tangled  Juana la Iguana | Spanish children’s television character  Miss Crawley | Sing  Bill | Alice in Wonderland Dragon | Mythical  Bruni | Frozen II Littlefoot | Land Before Time  Two Toed Tom | 14 foot alligator  Monongya Kachina | Lizard God  Joanna | Rescuers Down Under Lockheed | X Men  Toothless | How to Train Your Dragon  Spike | My Little Pony  Lizard | Spiderman franchise  Mushu | Mulan  Dulcy | Sonic the Hedgehog Hopi | Lizard God  Gustave | Killer crocodile  Chamander | Pokemon  Smaug | The Hobbit  Yoshi | Mario Brothers  Tick-Tock Croc | Jack and the Never Land Pirates  Puff the Magic Dragon | Children’s television show character  Godzilla | Movie character  Randal Boggs | Monster Inc. Lochness | Mythological  Treecko | Pokemon  Maleficent | Sleeping Beauty  Flick | Animal Crossing  Chico | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 

Finding the Right Name for Your Lizard Choosing the right name for your new pet can seem like a tough task but once you have an idea of what you’re looking for, the rest will fall into place. We hope that our list of the best lizard names has given you the inspiration you were looking for and ultimately led you to the name your lizard was destined to have.  Take a peek at our other posts geared towards lizard ownership: 

Gecko vs Lizard: What’s the Difference? (With Pictures) What Do Lizards Eat in the Wild and as Pets? Is Your Gecko Male or Female? 4 Ways to Tell the Difference (With Pictures)

Featured Image Credit: Amanda Phung, Unsplash

Congratulations on adopting a brand new lizard! These reptiles are incredibly diverse, not only in their sizes, but in appearance, temperaments and even care requirements. Knowing what your lizard needs in order to maintain a happy and healthy life is key to being a successful lizard owner. Of course you’ve already done extensive research and are fully prepared to take on whatever your challenges your lizard throws your way. You can focus on building a friendship and bond only you and your scaled companion will understand. The only thing missing? The perfect lizard name! 

There is nothing wrong with wanting to know all potential name options because most pet owners want the best lizard name they can possibly find! That’s where we come in. No matter your lizards breed, color, size, or personality, there is sure to be a good lizard name here that you’ll love. 

Female Lizard Names

  • Daphne
  • Acadia
  • Petra
  • Nessie
  • Elora
  • Belva
  • Isadora
  • Nagini
  • Hydra
  • Jade
  • Karma
  • Liz
  • Stella
  • Vera
  • Chia

Male Lizard Names 

  • Cecil
  • Amos
  • Bodhi
  • Dexter
  • Jax
  • Haiku
  • Bones
  • Igor
  • Deuce
  • Monty
  • Vergil
  • Xavier
  • Echo
  • Gideon
  • Boo

Scientific Lizard Names 

While lizards in general have a scientific name (which we will get to below), each breed of lizard also has a formal name, so to speak. Not only is choosing a name from this list quite unique, it’s quirky, fun and is guaranteed to sound completely different from any other pet name you’ve ever heard of. Even if you aren’t in the market for a scientific lizard name, reading this next list might just change your mind. 

  • Lacertilia | Lizard
  • Gekkonidae | Gecko
  • Chamaeleonidae | Chameleons
  • Salvator Merianae | Tegu
  • Iguana | Iguana
  • Caudata | Salamander
  • Varanus | Monitor
  • Basiliscus | Basilisk
  • Scincidae | Skink
  • Pogona | Bearded Dragon
  • Anolis Carolinesis | Anole

Funny Lizard Names 

Lizards are certainly an interesting choice of pet but are quite entertaining once you get to know them. From the seemingly calculated way they move and how they strategically eat, to the odd position they find comfortable enough to sleep in. There are many domestic breeds that are nocturnal so waking up a little early to watch them in their element is highly recommended. Even the most serious of lizards are a little goofy at times. A funny lizard name is fun idea for those with quirky personalities, or an ironic lizard name for those who are forever stoic. You might even find a little humor is choosing a pun lizard name because they’re simply hilarious.

  • Tongue

  • Lizanardo Di Vinci

  • Queen Elizardbeth

  • Lizzie McGuire

  • Laser

  • The Lizard of Oz

  • Anaconda

  • Sal E Mander

  • Spyro

  • Treelon Musk

  • Scorpio

  • Chamillionaire

  • Lazy Eyes

  • Googly

  • Raptor

  • Elizardbeth Taylor

  • Lizzo

  • Pringle

  • Skid

  • Dart

  • Houdini

  • Peep

  • Related Read: White-Throated Monitor Lizard

Cute Lizard Names 

With so many different species of lizards, there are bound to be a few that make the list of the most adorable pets. While they may not be as soft and fluffy as some of the more common household pets, lizards are just as capable of showing affection towards their owners. A pretty sweet trait, if you ask us! For these precious critters, we suggest selecting a cute lizard name. Any of the following would be fitting considerations for tiny lizards, docile giants, lizards with captivating eyes or playful personalities. A few breeds we find exceptionally adorable are leopard geckos and chameleons! 

  • Basil
  • Darwin
  • Ezra
  • Artie
  • Aero
  • Buttons
  • Gidget
  • Dougie
  • Franklin
  • Hazel
  • Sage
  • Ike
  • Clover
  • Dash
  • Linus
  • Cleo
  • Mavis
  • Paco
  • Nori
  • Maple
  • Nova
  • Gus
  • Bean
  • Kiwi
  • ollie
  • Minor
  • Newton
  • Pip
  • Tot
  • Baloo

Spotted Lizard Names 

Scales on each lizard varies in their appearance. They could be rougher, thicker, larger. Bright in color, subtle and earthy, or a combination of both. These trusted traits were inherited to provide necessary camouflage to lizards while in their natural habitats. They could be striped, spotted, be single colored from head to tail. However, there is one certainty among all lizards. Each will almost always have a unique marking somewhere among their scales which sets them apart from all other lizards. We know you know what we’re talking about. These spotted lizard names are for those who wish to honor their lizards true individuality. 

  • Patch
  • Chip
  • Sully
  • Pepper
  • Atom
  • Fleck
  • Chutney
  • Pied
  • Mark
  • Leo
  • Dot
  • Boots
  • Halo
  • Harlequin
  • Polka
  • Specks
  • Star
  • Dab
  • Motley
  • Blotch
  • Spot
  • Camo
  • Dice
  • Tux
  • Merle
  • Freckle
  • Mancha
  • Cheetah
  • Bits
  • Chess
  • Dottie

Tough Lizard Names 

This category of names might be more fitting for a bearded dragon or iguana. There is just something about how these reptiles were built that make them incredibly tough looking. It could be their size, demeanour. Perhaps it’s the way these breeds go about their day that make them look so cool. Now, we’ve only included two of many types of badass lizards but recommend one of these tough lizard names for any brawny breeds you may own! 

  • Rowan
  • Andra
  • Heath
  • Medusa
  • Zues
  • Astra
  • Rogue
  • Jinx
  • Beretta
  • Jaws
  • Hex
  • Haunt
  • Ursa
  • Khaleesi
  • Gypsy
  • Rage
  • Gollum
  • Athena
  • Zelda
  • Bane
  • Harley
  • Venom
  • Axel
  • Mutant
  • Wrath
  • Pistol
  • Warden
  • Diablo
  • Hades
  • Loki
  • Vader

Bonus: Famous Lizard Names

You might find similarities between your lizard and one you’ve read about, watched on television or in a movie, or by means of old legends and myths. So why not take the guesswork out of the naming process and use one of these iconic lizard names. 

  • Rango | Rango
  • Geico | The gecko mascot for Geico Insurance
  • Pascal | Tangled
  • Juana la Iguana | Spanish children’s television character
  • Miss Crawley | Sing
  • Bill | Alice in Wonderland
  • Dragon | Mythical
  • Bruni | Frozen II
  • Littlefoot | Land Before Time
  • Two Toed Tom | 14 foot alligator
  • Monongya Kachina | Lizard God
  • Joanna | Rescuers Down Under
  • Lockheed | X Men
  • Toothless | How to Train Your Dragon
  • Spike | My Little Pony
  • Lizard | Spiderman franchise
  • Mushu | Mulan
  • Dulcy | Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Hopi | Lizard God
  • Gustave | Killer crocodile
  • Chamander | Pokemon
  • Smaug | The Hobbit
  • Yoshi | Mario Brothers
  • Tick-Tock Croc | Jack and the Never Land Pirates
  • Puff the Magic Dragon | Children’s television show character
  • Godzilla | Movie character
  • Randal Boggs | Monster Inc.
  • Lochness | Mythological
  • Treecko | Pokemon
  • Maleficent | Sleeping Beauty
  • Flick | Animal Crossing
  • Chico | Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Finding the Right Name for Your Lizard

Choosing the right name for your new pet can seem like a tough task but once you have an idea of what you’re looking for, the rest will fall into place. We hope that our list of the best lizard names has given you the inspiration you were looking for and ultimately led you to the name your lizard was destined to have. 

Take a peek at our other posts geared towards lizard ownership: 

  • Gecko vs Lizard: What’s the Difference? (With Pictures)
  • What Do Lizards Eat in the Wild and as Pets?
  • Is Your Gecko Male or Female? 4 Ways to Tell the Difference (With Pictures)

Featured Image Credit: Amanda Phung, Unsplash