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How to choose a name for your rabbit
A good rabbit name is one you will happily say a thousand times. Rabbits live 8 to 12 years, so pick something that will suit a grown-up rabbit as well as a baby. These steps help.
- Check the sex first. Wood Green says most rabbits can be sexed from about 6 weeks, but even experienced breeders get it wrong. A vet check saves a renaming later.
- Watch for a few days. Let the personality show. A bold explorer and a shy hider suit very different names.
- Keep it short. One or two syllables are easiest to call and easiest for a rabbit to pick out.
- Avoid sound-alikes. Don't choose a name that sounds like "no" or like another pet's name.
- Name them as a pair. The RSPCA says rabbits should live with a rabbit friend, so pick names that go together.
- Say it out loud at the vet. If you'd blush calling it across a waiting room, think again.
Cute bunny names
Soft, round names for soft, round rabbits. These suit a baby bunny and still work when they are a dignified ten-year-old.
- Button
- Bunbun
- Snuggles
- Pip
- Puddle
- Twinkle
- Dimple
- Nibbles
- Fluffy
- Pom Pom
- Teacup
- Bobbin
- Wiggles
- Tilly
- Binky
- Petal
- Dottie
- Moppet
- Pebble
- Bramble
- Toffee
- Sprout
- Thimble
- Bean
- Daisy
- Clover
Funny rabbit names
For the rabbit who thumps at the fridge, steals the remote cable and looks at you like you owe it money.
- Hopsalot
- Sir Hops-a-Lot
- Hare Styles
- Bunnicula
- Jeff
- Kevin
- Brenda
- Gary
- Doris
- Colin
- Professor Fluff
- Lord Nibbleton
- Duchess of Dig
- Thumpy McThumpface
- Chewbacca
- Hopscotch
- Furdinand
- Hoppy Potter
- Bun Jovi
- Harey Houdini
- Cabbage Patch
- Business Bunny
- Sergeant Snuggles
- Captain Carrot
- Dennis
Food names for rabbits
A classic for a reason. Just remember most of these are treats at most for a rabbit, and some are not rabbit food at all. Our safe food list for rabbits shows which is which.
- Biscuit
- Cookie
- Oreo
- Muffin
- Crumpet
- Pancake
- Waffle
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Basil
- Parsley
- Pumpkin
- Peaches
- Mango
- Kiwi
- Pepper
- Truffle
- Fudge
- Caramel
- Mochi
- Dumpling
- Teabag
- Scone
- Bagel
- Pickle
Female rabbit names
Names for does, from old-fashioned to flowery.
- Mabel
- Hazel
- Willow
- Luna
- Poppy
- Bluebell
- Rosie
- Matilda
- Primrose
- Ivy
- Daisy
- Bella
- Edna
- Winnie
- Florence
- Penny
- Lottie
- Maple
- Nell
- Clementine
- Olive
- Pearl
- Ruby
- Heather
- Iris
Male rabbit names
Names for bucks, from cheeky to very proper.
- Alfie
- Barney
- Hugo
- Monty
- Rupert
- Stanley
- Archie
- Bertie
- Benji
- Ollie
- Teddy
- Reggie
- Percy
- Bilbo
- Otis
- Ralph
- Winston
- Gus
- Frank
- Murphy
- Toby
- Jasper
- Hector
- Milo
- Arthur
Black bunny names
Glossy black rabbits deserve names with a bit of drama.
- Midnight
- Shadow
- Raven
- Jet
- Onyx
- Liquorice
- Panther
- Coal
- Ebony
- Soot
- Inky
- Pepper
- Salem
- Vader
- Nightshade
- Espresso
- Blackberry
- Truffle
- Ziggy
- Velvet
Names for white bunnies
For ruby-eyed whites, blue-eyed whites and every rabbit that looks like a cloud.
- Snowball
- Snowdrop
- Frosty
- Marshmallow
- Cotton
- Pearl
- Coconut
- Blizzard
- Casper
- Ghost
- Sugar
- Meringue
- Dumpling
- Igloo
- Yeti
- Flake
- Ivory
- Lily
- Tofu
- Cloud
Names for grey bunnies
Blue, lilac, chinchilla and agouti rabbits all fall somewhere on the grey scale. Our guide to rabbit breeds and colours explains the colour names.
- Smokey
- Ash
- Pebble
- Slate
- Misty
- Storm
- Dusty
- Earl Grey
- Gandalf
- Silver
- Flint
- Pewter
- Fog
- Granite
- Mouse
- Willow
- Sterling
- Thunder
- Nimbus
- Shale
Names for brown and ginger bunnies
For agouti rabbits, oranges, fawns and every bunny the colour of a good biscuit.
- Cocoa
- Hazelnut
- Bracken
- Acorn
- Chestnut
- Conker
- Toast
- Marmalade
- Honey
- Butterscotch
- Rusty
- Autumn
- Amber
- Sandy
- Teddy
- Bourbon
- Mocha
- Nutkin
Famous rabbit names
Rabbits from books, cartoons and films. Peter Rabbit has a special place round here: Beatrix Potter lived and farmed in the Lake District, where we are based too.
- Peter
- Benjamin
- Flopsy
- Mopsy
- Cottontail
- Bugs
- Lola
- Thumper
- Miffy
- White Rabbit
- Hazel
- Fiver
- Bigwig
- Blackberry
- Dandelion
- Hyzenthlay
- Roger
- Br'er Rabbit
- Judy Hopps
- Snowball
- Harvey
- Babs
- Buster
- Oswald
- Velveteen
- Little Grey Rabbit
- Ruby
- Max
Unique bunny names
For owners who want a name nobody else at the vet's has.
- Juniper
- Wren
- Fennel
- Sorrel
- Yarrow
- Quince
- Marigold
- Pimpernel
- Tansy
- Thistle
- Fern
- Elderflower
- Moss
- Lupin
- Bilberry
- Rowan
- Tarn
- Fell
- Ghyll
- Skiddaw
- Coniston
- Ullswater
- Kipper
- Ptolemy
- Ziggy Stardust
Names for pairs of rabbits
Most rabbits come as a bonded pair, so you are often naming two at once. Our guide to bonding two rabbits covers the pairing itself.
- Salt and Pepper
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Fish and Chips
- Peaches and Cream
- Bubble and Squeak
- Hazel and Fiver
- Flopsy and Mopsy
- Bread and Butter
- Tea and Biscuit
- Wallace and Gromit
- Pip and Posy
- Thunder and Lightning
- Sooty and Sweep
- Ant and Dec
- Cheese and Pickle
- Romeo and Juliet
- Toast and Jam
- Bert and Ernie
Rabbitry names
A rabbitry name is a breeder's stud name, used for every rabbit they breed. The British Rabbit Council's breeders directory shows them in brackets after each breeder. Good ones are short, easy to spell, tied to a place or a breed, and not used by anyone else, so check the directory before you settle on one.
- Bramblewood
- Thistledown
- Clover Hill
- Hollyhock Lops
- Velvet Rex
- Fellside
- Meadowsweet
- Foxglove
- Little Warren
- Burrow End
- Hazelbank
- Moonlit Meadow
- Copper Beech
- Willowbrook
- Dandelion Down
- Bilberry Lane
Names that suit rabbit personalities
Once you know your rabbit, the name often picks itself. The RSPCA describes rabbits as social, playful and curious, and our guide to rabbit behaviour and body language explains the binkies, flops and grump thumps behind these.
| If your rabbit is… | Try |
|---|---|
| A binky machine, always leaping | Pogo, Zoom, Jumping Jack, Rocket |
| A thumper, quick to complain | Thumper, Grumble, Boss, Duchess |
| A digger | Digby, Shovel, Burrow, Mole |
| A flopper, always lying flat | Lazy Susan, Pancake, Snooze, Duvet |
| Shy and watchful | Whisper, Mouse, Shadow, Pip |
| Big and gentle (a giant breed) | Bear, Moose, Tank, Big Ted |
Shy rabbits gain confidence with patient, floor-level time. Our guide to taming and bonding with a rabbit shows how, and our complete rabbit care guide covers everything else your newly named rabbits need. If you'd like a few conversation starters to go with the names, try our surprising rabbit facts.
Rabbit names: common questions
What is the most popular name for a rabbit?
There is no official register of pet rabbit names, so nobody can say for certain. The names that come up again and again are the classics: Thumper, Peter, Flopsy, Bunny, Oreo, Daisy, Coco, Bella, Luna, Clover and Hazel. If you want your rabbit's name to stand out at the vet, pick something from our unique or funny lists.
What should I name my female rabbit?
Soft, short names suit many does: Daisy, Willow, Mabel, Luna, Poppy, Hazel, Clover or Bluebell. Before you settle on a girl's name, check the sex with a vet. Wood Green says even experienced breeders often get young rabbits wrong, and many a Daisy has turned out to be a Dave.
What should I name my male rabbit?
Classic boy names with a bit of character work well: Alfie, Barney, Hugo, Monty, Rupert, Stanley or Basil. Wood Green notes that young males may not show descended testicles until about 10 weeks, so wait until a vet has checked your rabbit if you have your heart set on a boy's name.
Do rabbits know their names?
Many rabbits learn to react to a sound they link with something good, such as greens or a stroke, so a short name said the same way each time helps. Welfare charities don't cover this directly, so treat it as training by association rather than understanding. Say the name, then reward, every day.
What are good names for a pair of rabbits?
Pick names that belong together: Salt and Pepper, Bonnie and Clyde, Fish and Chips, Peaches and Cream, Bubble and Squeak or Hazel and Fiver from Watership Down. The RSPCA says rabbits should live with a rabbit friend, so most owners end up naming two at once, and matching names make that fun.
What is a rabbitry name?
A rabbitry name is the name a breeder uses for their whole stud, a bit like a kennel name for dogs. The British Rabbit Council's breeders directory lists breeders with their stud names in brackets. Good ones are short, easy to spell, tied to a place or the breed, and not already used by another breeder.
