Owl Names
Choosing a name for a new companion is one of the most exciting parts of welcoming them into your life, and for an owl, it’s no different. Whether you’re a proud new owl owner (perhaps of a majestic pet owl, a rescue, or even a beloved plush toy) or simply a fan of these captivating nocturnal creatures, finding the perfect name is a delightful journey. Owls are steeped in rich folklore and symbolism, representing wisdom, mystery, and intuition across many cultures.
Their unique personalities, from the stoic gaze of a Great Horned Owl to the comical head turns of a tiny Elf Owl, offer a vast canvas for creative naming. A great name not only suits your owl’s individual character but also adds another layer of joy and connection to your shared experience. So, get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and discover a name that truly soars!
Cool Owl Names
These names evoke a sense of strength, mystique, and often a connection to nature’s wild side. They are perfect for owls that carry themselves with a dignified air or possess striking features.
- Shadow
- Ghost
- Phantom
- Hunter
- Midnight
- Spirit
- Vigil
- Rune
- Obsidian
- Griffin
- Phoenix
- Raven
- Onyx
- Blaze
- Quill
- Nimbus
- Storm
- Echo
- Cosmo
- Zephyr
- Kestrel
- Vortex
- Cobalt
- Dusk
- Glimmer
- Aura
- Nexus
- Zenith
- Summit
- Solstice
- Equinox
- Glacier
- Avalon
- Mystic
- Sable
- Seraph
- Titan
- Valiant
- Whisper
- Artemis
- Orion
- Celeste
- Luna
- Atlas
- Vesper
- Cirrus
- Terra
- Gale
- Pheonix
- Rogue
- Maverick
- Sentinel
- Guardian
- Spectre
- Drifter
- Nomad
- Voyager
- Horizon
- Everest
- Polaris
- Comet
- Nebula
- Galactic
- Cosmic
- Stardust
- Meteor
- Astral
- Eclipse
- Stellar
- Sol
- Lux
- Ignis
- Aeris
- Terra
- Aqua
- Umbra
- Nocturne
- Twilight
- Crest
- Summit
- Pinnacle
- Apex
- Zenith
- Vertex
- Acme
- Meridian
- Axis
- Vector
- Catalyst
- Paradox
- Enigma
- Cipher
- Riddle
- Secret
- Mystery
- Legend
- Mythic
- Fable
- Epic
- Saga
Related: Snake Names
Funny Owl Names
If your owl has a mischievous gleam in its eye or a penchant for comical antics, these names are sure to bring a smile. They often play on owl characteristics or simply sound lighthearted and amusing.
- Hoo-dini
- Sir Hoot-a-Lot
- Peepers
- Wingnut
- Claw-dia
- Feather-McGraw
- Giggles
- Waffles
- Muffin
- Squawk
- Puffball
- Waddles
- Snuggles
- Gizmo
- Fidget
- Noodle
- Pip-Squeak
- Blinky
- Winky
- Goofball
- Chewbacca (Chewie)
- Barnaby
- Gus
- Mortimer
- Oscar
- Pickles
- Beans
- Squish
- Smudge
- Scout
- Zippy
- Jester
- Witty
- Quirky
- Doodle
- Bootsy
- Captain Flap
- Professor Hoot
- Dr. Whoo
- Mrs. Feathers
- Mr. Beaky
- Owlbert
- Hootie McOwlface
- Hedwig’s Cousin
- Owl Capone
- Owl Pacino
- Brad Pitt-Owl
- Owl-fessor Dumbledore
- Gand-owlf
- Hootsuite
- Owly McOwlerson
- Feathery McFlea
- Wing Commander
- Colonel Hoot
- General Owl
- Sergeant Squawk
- Private Perch
- Cadet Hoot
- Ensign Wing
- Admiral Feathers
- Captain Quills
- Major Talons
- Lieutenant Swoop
- Commander Chirp
- Corporal Hoot
- General Hooter
- Baron von Hoot
- Countessa Flap
- Duke of Dust
- Earl of Echoes
- Lord Lullaby
- Lady Luna
- Sir Squawkington
- Dame Doodle
- Baroness Beaky
- Princess Pip
- Prince Perch
- King Kingsley
- Queen Quill
- Emperor Hoot
- Empress Feather
- Zeus-Owl
- Hercules-Hoot
- Apollo-Owl
- Athena-Hoot
- Aphrodite-Owl
- Hermes-Hoot
- Poseidon-Owl
- Hades-Hoot
- Dionysus-Owl
- Ares-Hoot
- Hera-Owl
- Demeter-Hoot
- Hephaestus-Owl
- Artemis-Hoot
- Persephone-Owl
- Morpheus-Hoot
- Nyx-Owl
- Eros-Hoot
- Iris-Owl
- Nemesis-Hoot
- Pan-Owl
- Selene-Hoot
- Thanatos-Owl
- Tyche-Hoot
- Zelus-Hoot
- Kratos-Owl
- Bia-Hoot
- Nike-Owl
- Eris-Hoot
- Phobos-Owl
- Deimos-Hoot
- Himeros-Owl
- Pothos-Owl
- Anteros-Owl
- Harmonia-Owl
- Adrasteia-Owl
- Aether-Hoot
- Hemera-Owl
- Erebus-Hoot
- Chaos-Hoot
Cute Owl Names
For the sweet, adorable, and endearing owls, these names are full of charm and warmth. They often highlight their small size, soft features, or gentle nature.
- Pip
- Miko
- Lumi
- Button
- Peanut
- Sprout
- Nugget
- Bubbles
- Twinkle
- Pebble
- Wisp
- Acorn
- Berry
- Honey
- Petal
- Daisy
- Lily
- Rosie
- Willow
- Maple
- Hazel
- Fern
- Moss
- Sage
- Thistle
- Clover
- Pansy
- Blossom
- Dewdrop
- Sparkle
- Glimmer
- Flicker
- Misty
- Cloudy
- Snowflake
- Icicle
- Frosty
- Winter
- Summer
- Autumn
- Spring
- Aurora
- Starlight
- Moonbeam
- Sunbeam
- Rainbow
- Melody
- Harmony
- Clementine
- Dixie
- Willow
- Winnie
- Poppy
- Sugar
- Sweetie
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Buttercup
- Dandelion
- Bluebell
- Snowdrop
- Primrose
- Lavender
- Violet
- Freesia
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Lilypad
- Marigold
- Orchid
- Pansy
- Poppy
- Rosebud
- Sunflower
- Tulip
- Violette
- Zinnia
- Petunia
- Dahlia
- Aster
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Camellia
- Daffodil
- Fuchsia
- Gardenia
- Hyacinth
- Impatiens
- Juniper
- Kalanchoe
- Lantana
- Magnolia
- Narcissus
- Oleander
- Peony
- Quince
- Ranunculus
- Snapdragon
- Thyme
- Verbena
- Wisteria
- Xeranthemum
- Yucca
- Zinnia
Related: Crow Names
Unique Owl Names
These names stand out from the flock, offering a distinctive and often sophisticated choice. They might be inspired by mythology, literature, or simply have an unusual yet pleasing sound.
- Kaelen
- Thorne
- Zephyrine
- Orion (if not used as cool)
- Seraphina
- Emberly
- Lyra
- Peregrine
- Sylvan
- Calliope
- Finnegan
- Odessa
- Riven
- Briar
- Caspian
- Evander
- Isolde
- Jasper (unisex)
- Quinn (unisex)
- Rowan (unisex)
- Willow (unisex)
- Aurora (if not used as cute)
- Celeste (if not used as cool)
- Draven
- Elara
- Faolan
- Gideon
- Hadley
- Indigo
- Juno
- Koa
- Larkin
- Mireya
- Niamh
- Oisin
- Perrin
- Quintin
- Rhiannon
- Soren
- Tamsin
- Una
- Vespera
- Wren (unisex)
- Xenia
- Yara
- Zinnia (if not used as cute)
- Aurelia
- Bastian
- Cinder
- Dante
- Elara
- Faelan
- Gaelen
- Hiraeth
- Icarus
- Jinx
- Kaelen
- Lennox
- Maelstrom
- Nereus
- Octavia
- Phoebe
- Quillan
- Ragnar
- Solara
- Taliesin
- Uriel
- Valerius
- Wyatt
- Xylos
- Yvaine
- Zephyr
- Alistair
- Bronte
- Calixta
- Dorian
- Elara
- Faelan
- Gareth
- Hadrian
- Ione
- Jocelyn
- Kaelan
- Lachlan
- Maeve
- Niall
- Orla
- Phelan
- Quinlan
- Rhys
- Saoirse
- Tamsyn
- Ulysses
- Valeriana
- Wynter
- Xanthe
- Ysolde
- Zelda
Famous Owl Names
Drawing inspiration from literature, film, and popular culture, these names carry a sense of recognition and often evoke a particular personality or story.
- Hedwig (Harry Potter)
- Archimedes (The Sword in the Stone)
- Bubo (Clash of the Titans)
- Otus (Greek Mythology, companion of Athena)
- Soren (Guardians of Ga’Hoole)
- Gylfie (Guardians of Ga’Hoole)
- Digger (Guardians of Ga’Hoole)
- Twilight (Guardians of Ga’Hoole)
- Nyra (Guardians of Ga’Hoole)
- Grimble (Guardians of Ga’Hoole)
- Mrs. Brisby (The Secret of NIMH – though a mouse, the great owl is a key character)
- Big Mama (The Fox and the Hound)
- Professor Owl (Disney’s Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
- Woozle (Winnie the Pooh – not strictly an owl, but often associated with wisdom)
- Owl (Winnie the Pooh)
- Mr. Owl (Tootsie Pop commercial)
- Hoot (Sesame Street)
- Whoop (The Animals of Farthing Wood)
- Night Owl (comic book character)
- O RLY? (Internet meme)
- Owlman (DC Comics)
- Professor Quirrell (Harry Potter – only because he hosts Voldemort, whose name means “flight of death”)
- Barnaby (The Secret of NIMH – the owl’s home)
- Coruja (Portuguese for owl)
- Noctua (Latin for owl)
- Strix (Latin for screech owl, also a mythical creature)
- Athene (Greek goddess of wisdom, often depicted with an owl)
- Minerva (Roman goddess of wisdom, depicted with an owl)
- Hoo Hoo (from a children’s book)
- Professor Squawkencluck (Danger Mouse)
- Owlowiscious (A fictional owl name)
- Owlbert Einstein (play on Albert Einstein)
- Owly Wonka (play on Willy Wonka)
- Owly Potter (play on Harry Potter)
- Owlion (play on Orion)
- Owliver Twist (play on Oliver Twist)
- Owlfrey (play on Audrey)
- Owlfred (play on Alfred)
- Owlivia (play on Olivia)
- Owliver Queen (play on Oliver Queen)
- Owlington (a place name)
- Owlswick (a place name)
- Hoo’s There (a playful phrase)
- Mr. Hooters (a comical name)
- Owl Capone (a humorous take on Al Capone)
- Owl Pacino (a humorous take on Al Pacino)
- Owlie (a common nickname)
- Hootie (a common nickname)
- Winston (a wise sounding name, like Winston Churchill)
- Sherlock (a detective, implying wisdom)
- Watson (Sherlock’s companion)
- Gandalf (a wise wizard)
- Dumbledore (a wise wizard)
- Yoda (a wise Jedi Master)
- Hagrid (a kind, magical guardian)
- Albus (from Albus Dumbledore)
- Minerva (from Minerva McGonagall)
- Severus (from Severus Snape)
- Rubeus (from Rubeus Hagrid)
- Sirius (from Sirius Black)
- Remus (from Remus Lupin)
- Luna (from Luna Lovegood)
- Neville (from Neville Longbottom)
- Ginny (from Ginny Weasley)
- Ron (from Ron Weasley)
- Hermione (from Hermione Granger)
- Draco (from Draco Malfoy)
- Bellatrix (from Bellatrix Lestrange)
- Voldemort (the dark lord)
- Hogwarts (the school of witchcraft and wizardry)
- Gryffindor (Hogwarts house)
- Slytherin (Hogwarts house)
- Ravenclaw (Hogwarts house)
- Hufflepuff (Hogwarts house)
- Dobby (a house-elf)
- Kreacher (a house-elf)
- Buckbeak (a hippogriff)
- Fawkes (Dumbledore’s phoenix)
- Nagini (Voldemort’s snake)
- Crookshanks (Hermione’s cat)
- Scabbers (Ron’s rat)
- Pigwidgeon (Ron’s owl)
- Errol (Weasley family owl)
- Hedwig (Harry’s owl)
- Bubo (Clash of the Titans)
- Archie (Archimedes from Sword in the Stone)
Conclusion
Choosing the perfect name for your owl is a journey of discovery, much like the owl’s silent flight through the night. Whether you prefer a name that reflects their wise and mysterious nature, their adorable charm, or even a touch of humor, the most important thing is to pick a name that resonates with you and your unique companion. Don’t rush the process; let your owl’s personality guide you, and you’ll find a name that’s truly a hoot! Happy naming!
