If you’re a lizard owner, you know that finding names for your little scaly friends can be a lot of fun.
But sometimes, coming up with the perfect name can be harder than it seems.
That’s why we’ve put together this list of some of the funniest lizard names out there. From silly puns to creative plays on words, these names are sure to make you laugh.
So if you’re looking for a new name for your lizard, or just want to get some laughs, take a look at our list!
Male Funny Lizard Names
- Scale Caesar
- Smaug
- Rap-Tile
- Spryo
- Tonguetwister
- Boog
- Gay Bowser
- Norbert
- Dino
- Lizard Lemon
- Grimlock
- Blizzard
- Chamuel L. Jackson
- Toothless
- Lizanardo Da Vinci
- Gustave
- Private I. Guana
- Rango
- Havoc
- Diablo
- Scorpio
- Gordon Gecko
- Bennedict Skaleyhat
- Chamillionaire
- Godzilla
- Spot
Female Funny Lizard Names
- Charmander
- Dorito
- Scaley doggo
- Frito
- Linkin
- Spike
- Pringle
- Kiwi
- sal. E mander
- Jose
- yoshi
- Licketysplit
- Slinky
- Juana Iguana
- Geico Gecko
- TiddlySkink
- Lizzie
- Queen Elizardbeth
- Skinkerbelle
- Scalzy
- Twig
- Jigga
Puns on Common Words For Funny Lizard Names
- Lizzy McScales
- Draco Puffs
- Reptar the Rockstar
- Slizzard
- Sir Skinks-a-Lot
- Leaping Lizzie
- Gila Gorilla
- Tangletoes
- Komodo-nuts
- Crawl McCartney
- Slinky Salamander
- Snappy Snazz
- Chameleon Chammy
- Lizard of Oz
- Tongue Twister
- Lizardo DiCaprio
- Gator Giggles
- Snappy Snapster
- Lizzy Lightning
- Tail Tornado
- Gecko Galore
- Slither Sinatra
- Lizardy Gaga
- Sir Slither-Snack
- Leaping Larry
- Sizzle the Scales
- Tongue Twister
- Lizardy Lovegood
- Salamander Swagger
- Lizardy McFly
Pop Culture Funny Lizard Names
Name | Inspiration |
Lizardo Montoya |
Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride)
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Lizzy Potter | Harry Potter |
Godzilla |
Famous movie franchise
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Lizard Skywalker |
Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
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Rango |
Animated movie “Rango”
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Liz Lemon |
Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
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Lizardpool | Deadpool |
Lizzy Stark |
Stark family (Game of Thrones)
|
Lizard Skywalker |
Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars)
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Lizardiana Jones | Indiana Jones |
Lizardus Malfoy |
Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter)
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Lizardy Gaga | Lady Gaga |
Lizardy Wonka |
Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
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Lizardy McFly |
Marty McFly (Back to the Future)
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Lizardy Krueger |
Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
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Lizardy Stark |
Tony Stark (Iron Man)
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Lizardita Jones | Indiana Jones |
Lizardpool | Deadpool |
Lizardo Dumbledore |
Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter)
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Lizardora the Explorer |
Dora the Explorer
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Lizardy Potter | Harry Potter |
Lizardy Quinn |
Harley Quinn (DC Comics)
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Lizardina Jolie | Angelina Jolie |
Lizardy Wayne |
Bruce Wayne (Batman)
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Lizardy Depp | Johnny Depp |
Lizardy Gaga | Lady Gaga |
Lizardy Holmes |
Sherlock Holmes
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Lizardpool | Deadpool |
Lizardo the Grouch |
Oscar the Grouch (Sesame Street)
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Lizardy Mercury |
Freddie Mercury (Queen)
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How to Choose a Funny Lizard’s Name
Here are some tips and ideas for choosing a funny name for your pet lizard:
Punny names
- Play on lizard-related words: Scales O’Justice, Sir Iguana McStuffins, Sheldon the Chameleon (plays on “shedding”), Captain Hooktail
- Reference lizard characteristics: Sticky Vicky (gecko), Speedy Gonzales (lizard known for speed), Sir Hissalot
- Pop culture references: Lord of the Rings – Smaug (dragon), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Donatello (named after Renaissance artist)
Food-inspired names
- Based on lizard diet: Bugsy (eats bugs), Sir Chomps-a-Lot, Cricket the Cricket Catcher
- Funny combinations: Kale (unexpected for a lizard!), Waffles (textured skin), Captain Crunch (crunchy sounding)
Based on appearance
- Color: Sunny for a yellow lizard, Bluestreak for a blue one, Sir Pinkerton
General funny names
- Sir Reginald Buttersworth (excessively fancy name)
- Bartholomew (dignified but unexpected)
- Norbert (just a funny-sounding name)
- The Lizard Formerly Known as Prince (a playful reference to a musician)
Extra tips
- Consider your lizard’s personality. Is it shy, bold, active?
- Observe its behavior and see if anything inspires a funny name.
- Say the name out loud and see if it makes you laugh.
- Involve your family or friends in a brainstorming session for even more ideas.
Final Words
So, there you have it!
Over 100 hilarious and pun-tastic names to unleash on your unsuspecting (but hopefully scale-splitting-with-laughter) lizard companion.
Remember, the best name is the one that tickles your funny bone the most and perfectly captures your lizard’s unique personality.
For more name ideas, you should check our complete lizard names since there are tons of ideas that will inspire you!
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