Have you recently purchased a pet chameleon but still have no idea what to name it?
Naming pets is never easy, but naming chameleons is even harder.
Why? Chameleons are colorfully unique pets with special characteristics and personalities, and as you’ve probably discovered (since you’re on the hunt for the best chameleon names), they require something a bit more creative and original than your traditional pet names.
Below is a list of the 100 best chameleon names separated into five different categories. From male and female to cute and badass, you’re sure to find the perfect name for your new scaly friend.
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Female Chameleon Names
1. Elly– A spin on the traditional spelling, but pronounced the same way
2. Meg– Short and sweet (also the girl on Family Guy)
3. Cameo– A feminine-sounding variation to chameleon
4. Crissy– Perfect for a small, sweet-tempered chameleon
5. Eve– This name makes you think of leafy, green nature–perfect for a chameleon
6. Ivy– Another nature name great for a female chameleon
7. Lizzy– An excellent name for any female lizard
8. Izzy– Similiar to Lizzy, but with a little more sass
9. Skye– A great choice if your chameleon has some blue on her
10. Zoe– It’s not only short and cute, but the “Z” goes perfectly with lizards
11. Karma– Exotic and fun, just like your female chameleon
12. Pixie– For the chameleon who thinks she’s a princess
13. Luna– An ancient Roman mythological name for the moon
14. Lola– Another “L” name perfect for your favorite female chameleon
15. Kona– A Hawaiian name meaning “lady”
16. Leia– An ancient Greek name meaning “relaxed”
17. Poppy– There’s nothing cuter than Princess Poppy in Trolls (and with her ability to change colors, it’s the perfect name for your chameleon!)
18. Koda– Short for “Lakota,” this Native American name means “friend”
19. Frankie– A perfect name for your plucky female chameleon
20. Mila– A sweet-sounding Slovic name meaning “dear” or “gracious”
Male Chameleon Names
21. Dax– It’s cute like Max, but doesn’t sound cliche
22. Bruce– For the dignified male chameleon
23. Atlas– For the chameleon who loves to go places
24. Tony– If you say it the right way, he’s from Italy
25. Charlie– For the chameleon who thinks he’s a cat
26. Yoshi– The cute green dinosaur from the video game
27. Julio– Pronounce the “j” like “h,” and you’ve got an intriguing chameleon on your hands
28. Leon– “L” names are always a good choice for lizards
29. Rexy– A cute spin on the dinosaur species
30. Triceratops– For your Trioceros chameleon
31. Scott– For The Office enthusiast pet-owner
32. Milo– A strong-sounding name dating back to ancient Greek times
33. Zeus– Another ancient Greek name to set your chameleon apart
34. Gus– A perfect name for reptile pets never going out of style
35. Finn– A fun name perfect for a chameleon with some blue coloring (think shark fins and the ocean)
36. Samson– A masculine-sounding name shouting “super-power strength”
37. Marley– Names ending in “ey” are always great choices for pets
38. Mario– Like the character from the beloved Nintendo racing game
39. Dexter– Names with an “X” stand out from the crowd– just like your chameleon
40. Sir-Hides (a-lot)– For the chameleon liking to lay low
Badass Chameleon Names
41. Shredder–a name saying, “this is a lizard you don’t want to mess with!”
42. Blackbeard– A perfect name for your bearded leaf chameleon
43. Panther–if you have a panther chameleon, what name could be better?
44. Tiger– A fierce-sounding name for your striped pet
45. Xena– A warrior princess from the 1995 TV show and comic books
46. Crush– A strong name for your independent pet
47. Digger– Perfect for a mischievous chameleon
48. Dynamite– For the chameleon full of surprises
49. Raptor– A type of lizard doubling as a badass name
50. Bandit– For the sneaky chameleon
51. Spike– This name pays homage to your chameleon’s fierce-looking spikes
52. Harley– Can’t you picture your chameleon in black leather, straddling a motorcycle?
53. Tank– A bold name perfect for larger chameleons
54. Thor– If you’re going for fierce, name your chameleon after the hammer-wielding Norse god
55. Vader– Your chameleon doesn’t have to be on “the dark side” to pull off this badass name
56. Hercules– Name your pet after the Roman god known for his super strength
57. Slash– Cute but fearless, your chameleon is not messing around
58. Storm– A strong name for both female and male chameleons
59. Nemesis– in Classical Mythology, Nemesis is the goddess of divine retribution
60. Loch– This name calls up images of Gaelic lakes and sea monsters
Cute Chameleon Names
61. Ace– For the chameleon who’s the ace of all pets
62. Boo– Because he’s your boo
63. Bean– A popular nickname great for chameleons
64. Bo– Sounds like a cowboy lizard from an old cartoon
65. Camo– For the chameleon flaunting his camouflage
66. Candy– For your oh-so-sweet chameleon
67. Coco– You can’t help but use your pet baby voice when you say this name
68. Dippy– A spunky name for your male or female chameleon
69. Dip’n’Dot– Because chameleons are to traditional pets, what dip ‘n’ dots are to regular ice cream–way more fun!
70. Diva– A perfect name for a spoiled female chameleon
71. Doc– Who doesn’t want to greet their chameleon with a “what’s up, Doc?”
72. Dot– Perfect for a small, colorful chameleon
73. Junebug– For the chameleon just so tiny and cute
74. Linus– A cute and quirky name perfect for chameleons
75. Marti– This name is cute on male or female chameleons
76. Nugs– Short for “nugget,” this name is ideal for a small chameleon
77. Taco– Can’t you picture him wearing a mini sombrero?
78. Trix– Another “x” name with sass and spirit
79. Yoda– Because baby Yoda is the cutest
80. Zeek– An adorable name for a spirited male chameleon
Famous Chameleon Names
81. Rango– From the movie where Johnny Depp is a chameleon
82. 007– For the chameleon as cool as James Bond
83. Abe– A classic name saluting the 16th President of the USA
84. Elvis– Why not name your rock-star chameleon after “The King”?
85. Jolie– If your chameleon loved Maleficent, she’d want you to name her after its star actress
86. Khan– After the great Mongol Emperor himself
87. Elton– A great name for the music-loving chameleon
88. Winfrey– Want your chameleon to have strong female role models? She won’t need any if you name her after Oprah
89. Nat– King Cole would be proud to have a chameleon namesake
90. Nicki– This one’s an obvious choice if your chameleon likes rap music
91. Chameleon Cabello– A pun on the Cuban-American singer and actress’ name
92. Rambo– If your chameleon is a tough fighter, this is the name for him
93. Bruce Lee– For the chameleon hiding secret martial-art skills
94. Simba– This favorite Disney character’s name evokes strength and pride
95. Anakin– Another one for Star Wars fans, Anakin is Skywalker’s first name
96. Pascal– After the famous French mathematician, inventor, and physicist
97. Bilbo– The furry-footed Hobbit hero from The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
98. Leon– A great chameleon name, even before the American actor and singer made it famous
99. Charmander– This adorable Pokemon species on the Nintendo game can set its tail ablaze
100. Reptar– He’s a green T. Rex from the TV series Rugrats
Whether he’s large and tough and stays to himself or she’s small and colorful and likes to hang out, your chameleon deserves to have a name capturing his or her personality.
We hope you found the perfect name for your pet chameleon on this list of the 100 best chameleon names.