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Cute Chameleon Names
You’ve got a cute chameleon so why not give it a cute name?
- Boo – A cute Boo like Casper The Friendly Ghost…
- Bam Bam – Like the baby in the Flintstones
- Baby – Aww, your cute scaly baby
- Blinky – Your chameleon won’t blink but they sure have cute eyes
- Button – Because your chameleon is as cute as one
- Daisy belle – Perfect for a female chameleon with yellow on here
- Fluffy – An ironically cute name for your pet
- Freckles – So cute! Veiled chameleons get little black freckles
- Fuzz – Fuzzy wuzzy cutey chameleon
- Goggles – Perfect for your cute goggle eyed chameleon
- Pebbles – More flintstones cuteness.
- Pixie – Just like a little pixie
- Pooh Bear – Or maybe just teddy bear?
- Princess – Your chameleon will act like a cute and bratty one
- Powderpuff – For when your chameleon puffs up
- Chamy – An easy nickname for your cute chameleon
- Coco – Always sounds cute
- Cookie – Imagine you had two? Coco & Cookie!
- Cuddles – Your chameleon won’t like them but it’s a fun cute name
- Cutie pie – You just have to act cute when you say that name
- Honeybun – I’m home!
- Junebug – For the small and cute chameleon
- Littlefoot – Because their little feet are so adorable!
- Peaches – Say it out loud. You can’t help sounding cute!
- Peekaboo – Your chameleon is really good at this game
- Puff – For when they puff up it looks adorable… Puffy works too
- Rainbow – Your chameleon has all the colors of one
- Ripple – For the chameleon as sweet as Raspberry Ripple
- Scoot – They look so sweet scooting up branches
- Smooches – They’ll reject you if you try but it’s still cute
Badass Chameleon Names
Wanna give your chameleon a bit more oomph with their name? Then pick one of these tough ones.
- Beast – Don’t mess with the beast
- Blackbeard – Yar! Say it in your best pirate voice
- Bones – A name that just oozes toughness
- Bruce lee – He was as badass as they come
- Claws – For a chameleon that likes to climb on the screen of their cage
- Crush – A solid name for a tough pet
- Digger – Your chameleon is a machine!
- Dynamite – An explosive name for a beautiful pet
- Hammer – Like the hammer of Thor
- Hot rod – For a chameleon that always flares up
- Hunter – Hunting those insects down without mercy
- King – For the chameleon who thinks they own your place
- Maximus – A legendary badass from ancient Rome
- Metal – Perfect for the heavy metal fan
- Muscles – For the big and strong
- Rambo – A tough name for the chameleon that doesn’t back down
- Raptor – Try and say this name without thinking of a badass dinosaur
- Slash – Anyone with this name is instantly badass
- Thrash – An extreme name for an extreme pet!
- Thumper – A deceptive name for a deceptively cute but badass pet
Food & Drink Chameleon Names
Naming pets after food a drink are a common practice. They have a sense of familiarity and a nice feel to them.
- Berry – A great name for all colorful chameleons
- Biscuit – I think this is a cute name for a chameleon as well
- Cashew – For a chameleon who’s a little nuts
- Cheeto – For lovers of the cheesy snack
- Cucumber – Perfect for green chameleons
- Cupcake – Another cute name for lovers of cup cakes
- Dorito – The casque on a veiled chameleon’s head kinda looks like one
- Flapjack – If ya love ’em for breakfast!
- French fry – Who doesn’t love French Fries?
- Gravy – I admit, this one’s a bit weird
- Honey – I’m home! Will your chameleon be happy to see you though?
- Hotdog – For those chameleons that are a little longer than averag
- Kiwi – Any Newzealanders visiting here? This one’s for you
- Lime – Check out the shade of green your veiled chameleon turns
- Marshmellow – Soft and squishy… Like a chameleon? Hmm…
- Meatball – For all you Ikea lovers out there
- Meatloaf – There’s something badass about this name as well as tasty
- Melon – For when your chameleon is green, red and wet from misting
- Mustard – A good name for chameleons with yellow in them
- Noodle – Is it just me that thinks this name is cute as well as delicious?
- Olive – A great foodie name for a female chameleon
- Peaches – For a sweet and sassy female chameleon
- Peanut – When your chameleon is really nuts
- Pepper – For chameleons with a little kick of color
- Pepito – Mmm… Sandwich…
- Pepsi – I’m addicted to the Max version
- Pez – Perfect for your small and sweet pet
- Pickle – For a little mischievous chameleon
- Potato – Great name for a lazy chameleon
- Pringle – Once you’ve had one chameleon you’ll want more
- Raisin – Another good food name for a sweet little chameleon
- Rhubarb – Perfect for those with a dog named custard
- Spaghetti – For lovers of Italian food
- Sprinkles – A multicolored name for a multicolored pet
- Sweetpea – Another cutey foody name
- Tabasco – For chameleons with a fiery temper
- Taco – I know what I’m having for lunch now
- Taffy – Colorful and sweet just like your pet
- Waffle – Another food name that sounds cute as well as delicious
- Walnut – For the nuttiest of all nutty chameleons
Funny Chameleon Names
There’s a few funnies here, some hilariously bad puns and extremely clever ones too. See if you can work out who some of the puns relate to. I’ll give you some clues.
- Bennedict Skaleyhat – This one’s a bit strange
- Chameleo Estevez – Those ducks are mighty
- Chameleon Cabello – Have you ever been to Havana?
- Chameleonardo Da Vinci – Does your pet have a Mona Lisa smile?
- Chameleonardo Dicaprio – Chameleons look like inception dreams
- Chameleopatra – Ruled egypt like your chameleon rules your heart
- Chamelo Anthony – This name’s a real slam dunk
- Chamillionaire – Perfect name for your pet if you’re a fan of his
- Chammie Davis Jr. – I’ve gotta be me!
- Chamuel L Jackson – Rather chameleons on a plane than snakes
- Chamwow – Your chameleon will never be cleaner
- Eddie Lizard – Chameleons are funny
- Grouch – Describes veiled chameleons perfectly
- Houdini – One for the crickets who always escape
- Jabberwock – Is your chameleon as fearsome?
- Karma – No chameleon name list is complete without this one
- Lynyrd Lizard – Play freebird!
- Lizanardo Da Vinci – We’ve been here before…
- Mr/Mrs Pretty Pants – Because they wear pretty pants!
- Nessie – I still think it’s real… Maybe it’s a chameleon!
- Psycho – Another great name for a veiled
- Queen Elizardbeth – Maybe she’s a chameleon!
- Raptile – Well if ya like rap…
- Rumpleshedskin – My second favorite pun
- Scale Caesar – My favorite pun
- Scalzy – Vossi Bop
- Tie-dye – Just how chameleons look. Like a Tie-Dye shirt
Famous Chameleon Names
These are names of famous chameleons in films and TV shows. I’ve also added the names of a few famous reptiles in general. See if you can recognize any.
- Chuck – Twin one from Rocco’s Modern Life
- Dino – Flintsones character. Chameleons are like little dinosaurs
- Godzilla – Or big huge dinosaurs!
- Leon – Twin two from Rocco’s modern life
- Leon Powalski – Bad guy assassin in Star Wolf
- Pascal – Rapunzel’s faithful companion
- Randall Boggs – This chameleon’s name is monstrous!
- Rango – The fastest chameleon in the west
- Reptar – Tommy’s favorite toy in Rugrats
- Yoshi – Mario and Luigi’s faithful sidekick
Find out what a chameleon needs to have in its cage here.
Female Chameleon Names
- Abagail – Means my father/mother is joy
- Amy – A sweet name for a sweet chameleon
- Ash – Simple and cool for male or female chameleons
- Angel – For angelic chameleons
- Avatar – Works especially well for blue chameleons
- Bertha – Lovely Bertha
- Bindi – Reminds me of Hindu dress. Perfect for colorful chameleons
- Bridget – A sacred Irish name for a scared pet
- Carmel – Named after a biblical mountain
- Charlize – For feisty, butt kicking chameleons
- Charlotte – A favorite of mine
- Cleopatra – Queen of the chameleons
- Camille – For those with French roots
- Davina – A real Diva of a chameleon
- Darcy – A real classy name for a classy lizard
- Dot – There’s something cute about this one
- Dusty – Is your chameleon the son of a preacher man?
- Elly – Or Eleanor if you prefer?
- Elsie – A lovely old fashioned name
- Esther – For a dear friend
- Emily – Means hardworking… Not sure it applies to chameleons!
- Fiona – A Scottish name meaning fair
- Franny – Short for Frances
- Freckle – Just a cute name
- Gabriela – For the Italian in you
- Giselle – Means pledge. A chameleon pledges to be gorgeous!
- Gloria – I will survice!
- Greta – For a chameleon that makes a real impact
- Hannah – A biblical name for Grace
- Harriet – Means home ruler. A hilariously appropriate name
- Helga – There’s something tough about this name
- Helena – Greek name meaning light
- Iris – Another Greek name meaning colorful rainbow
- India – There’s a few chameleon species living there
- Ingrid – Swedish name meaning beauty
- Ivy – Perfect for a green chameleon
- Jo Jo – After a colorful bow
- Jolene – Jolene, Jolene… Joleeeeennnneeee!
- Julie – For a youthful chameleon
- Jasmine – For the princess chameleons
- Kelly – Irish origin meaning bright headed
- Karen – Meaning pure
- Karla – Just fits well for a chameleon
- Latasha – For chameleons born on Christmas Day!
- Lauren – French origin meaning wisdom. For wise olf chameleons
- Lorraine – I love a quiche
- Lolly – Another name with a bit of sass
- Mabel – A lovely old fashioned name
- Mandy – A Latin origin name meaning loveable
- Matilda – For those who love Roald Dahl
- Medusa – For more moody chameleon
- Molly – Something cute about this one too
- Nora – An honorable name
- Nikki – Short and sweet
- Nina – Spanish origin meaning little girl
- Natalia – I love this name
- Ophelia – A goddess!
- Opal – Just like the colors of a chameleon
- Olivia – A symbol of peace
- Patricia – One of the most common names in America
- Paula – Latin origin meaning petite
- Penny – Have good luck
- Pip – Another short and sweet name
- Queenie – For the chameleon who rules
- Rachel – Always full of fun
- Roberta – Another name meaning bright and shining
- Rosslyn – Another nice old school name
- Rosa – A lovely classy Italian name
- Sabina – After an old fashioned tribe
- Sadie – Means princess
- Sarah – Another princess name
- Scarlet – For chameleon with red in them
- Skye – For those with lots of light blue
- Tanya – Russian origin name meaning Fairy Queen
- Tarin – American name meaning of the earth
- Tina – Simply the best!
- Toya – Name means door to the valley
- Trixie – Another fun sounding name
- Ulrika – A powerful Scandinavian name
- Ursula – A tough name meaning little bear
- Val – A valiant name
- Veronica – A greek name meaning victory
- Violet – Perfect for a chameleon with a bit of purple
- Wanda – Polish origin for wandering chameleons
- Wendy – A lovely English name meaning friend
- Whitney – A fun and youthful sounding name
- Yasmine – Arabic name for symbol of love ❤️
- Yolanda – Another name for violet with Greek origin
- Zara – Arabic name for radiance
- Zelda – The legend lives on!
Male Chameleon Names
- Ajax – Greek name meaning powerful warrior
- Alistair – Scottish name meaning defender of the people
- Amos – Named after a prophet
- Antonio – For fans of the actor
- Bart – For mischievous chameleons
- Barry – A straightforward no nonsense name
- Brody – When your chameleon is both ya bro and ya buddy
- Bruce – Willis, Bruce Lee. A good solid name
- Byron – Like a poetic warrior
- Champ – Chameleon champion of the world
- Clint – Go ahead, punk. Make my day.
- Clyde – Even better if you have a femal pet called Bonny
- Charlie – Down like a clown Charlie Brown
- Dave – Everyone knows a Dave
- Django – After one of the greatest guitarists in history
- Drake – Yes Indeed
- Dexter – Ooh that ending though…
- Donald – Perfect for chameleons with orange features
- Earl – A most noble name for the noblest of lizards
- Eddie – A fast name for a slow chameleon
- Elmo – We all know and love him
- Elwood – One half of the Blues Brothers
- Ernie – A good name if you have another pet called Bert
- Fabio – The one and only
- Felix – Not just a name for cats
- Fido – Not just a name for dogs
- Frank – There’s something tough about this name
- George – A name fit for a prince
- Greg – Another good, solid name
- Grommit – Another name not just for dogs
- Gustave – For the more angry chameleon
- Harry – A good old fashioned name
- Hank – All American
- Hendrix – After probably the greatest guitarist in history
- Herbert – German name that means shining warrior
- Icarus – Just make sure he doesn’t fly too close to the sun
- Igor – Perfect if you’re a vampire
- Ivor – Another old fashioned name that should make a comeback
- Issac – Perfect for the chameleon owner who loves science
- Jack – A good popular name
- Jasper – Has a touch of class to this name
- Jose – Spanish name for Joseph. I think Jose sounds better though
- Kane – A mean chokeslam of a name
- Ken – Scottish name meaning handsome
- Kimba – The original lion king?
- Kofi -Ghanaian name for born on a Friday
- Lancelot – A name fit for a knight
- Lenny – Means bold as a lion and chameleon means ground lion
- Leon – The Professional
- Loki – Thor’s arch enemy
- Marlon – The Godfather
- Merlin – A wizard of a name
- Miles – A permanently cool name
- Mateus – Portuguese name meaning gift from God
- Nemo – Try and find your chameleon when he’s hiding
- Neo – The One
- Noah – I just think this name works well for a chameleon
- Norbert – German name for bright north
- Obie – Use the force
- Ollie – Another great old fashioned sounding name
- Orson – Because Orson Welles was cool
- Ozzy – Short for Oscar… Also a great name for a chameleon
- Pablo – Because chameleons are like Picasso paintings
- Pedro – A cool, laid back name
- Pierre – For the French among you
- Presley – A name fit for a king
- Quincey – Another classy name
- Quentin – Once upon a time in…
- Ralf – Because he’s one of my favorite characters
- Romeo – Where for art thou?
- Rocky – Another tough name for a tough chameleon
- Ronaldo – After one of the greatest soccer players in history
- Seymour – Feed me Seymour!
- Spike – Another tough sounding name
- Sunny – For the brightness of a chameleon’s colors
- Teddy – Like a cute bear
- Texas – Don’t mess with
- Tyson – For chameleons with a bit of fight in them
- Thor – God of thunder!
- Waldo – Where is he?
- Wilfred – An olde name for an olde world chameleon
- Yoda – All knowing and all wise
- Ziggy – See you in the funny papers
Phew! Hopefully you’ve found a name from this list you’d like to use. Let me know in the comment section if you have any more ideas.
27 responses to “300 Awesome Chameleon Names”
I HAVE A SUGGESTION! I thought of the name Targaryen
Good one
this id just to give you another name for chameleons.I called my male chameleon Buddha
My bro is called that
Another suggestion is the name Fig, thats my Chams name. ^^
good idea
A awesome name is chamaelo
good idea
I’m getting a Panther chameleon and I’m gonna name them Sky or Luna!
Those are good names!
that is awesome I have a huge list full
If I get a chameleon I would name a boy Echo (inspired from your list) and a girl willow (cause I think it’s cute).
Another awesome name is Camilla
what about gizmo or do you have it thx for the name camo
I love Leonardo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait to get my own it gonna be soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon
i love them all
I like pixie Cleo rapter beast
yassssssssssssssssssssssssssss loveeeee that name i love pixie cleo rapter beast
i would name mine pascal after the movie tangled
I have suggestion. What about Tego?
Echo
I just got a Male 4 mth old Nosy Mitsio Panther and can’t think of a unique name .He’s very friendly and sweet .
What about Digit?
We have Veiled Chameleons, named Apollo (female) and Zeus (male) and Panther Chameleons named Doris (female) and Horace (male)
We have snakes named Atlas, Athena, Asmodeus, Olympus, Ophelia, Ulysses and Noodle
Various Tarantula’s named Hermione, Lola, Venus, Amber and Jupiter.
Our Chinese Crested Dogs are Mia, Pedro, Jaka and Isabella
Our horses are Baloo, Amber, Monty, Scout and Casper…. And then there’s the kids!!
Best name ever: The Lizard of Oz – and he was referred ro as Ozzy or Oz! He had such personality!!!
My adult panther chameleon’s name is Ziggy like the illustrated cartoon.
I just got a nice pudgy baby, with a very short tail. I’m thinking Yoshi!
my first veiled cham name Ziggy. I just got my first baby veiled chameleon and I have officially named her Ivy. my other babies/ bearded dragons: Rango, Rock, Spike, PJ, Juni, Aubie, Remi. My Hognoses are Belle and Rumple Snakeskin. I do have some leopard geckos (two females) but I do not have names for them yet