There’s no animal quite like the mysterious and magical owl. Owls can be found on every continent on the planet (save Antarctica), and for thousands of years, many humans have revered—and sometimes feared—these striking nocturnal hunters as wise creatures with mythical powers beyond our mortal comprehension. Owls loom large in our collective human imagination, so it’s no surprise that these precocious birds of prey still captivate us today.
But what to name an owl? Whether you’re a professional falconer, creating an owl character for a fantasy story, or just looking for a unique name for a stuffed owl toy, we’ve got scores of superb cute owl names to choose from that exude mystery, elegance, and charm!
Cute Owl Names
As elegant, fierce, and imposing as owls can be, they can be pretty adorable as well, with their huge eyes and smooth, multi-colored feathers. With that in mind, we’ve chosen a few of our own favorite cute names for owls for your consideration!
- Priti
- Ollie
- Peck
- Pepper
- Caoimhe
- Screech
- Marshmellow
- Flutter
- Twinkle
- Snowy
- Swoops
- Pip
- Tipper
- Fluffy
- Flutter
- Ronan
- Pascal
- Uma
- Ziggy
- Oswald
- Tuco
- Sven
- Fukuro
- Barney
- Lyra
- Domino
- Berry
- Poof
- Sneakers
- Winnie
- Fallon
Baby Owl Names
Baby owls are absolutely adorable, especially at that early stage when they’re still covered in that wild chick fluff that makes them look like dust bunnies with big eyes. Though they grow up to become fearsome predators, owl chicks are just as precious as any other baby animal, and deserve some fittingly cute baby owl names to boot!
- Precious
- Niña/Niño
- Feathers
- Zippy
- Buttons
- Owlette
- Mariposa
- Blink
- Cuddles
- Ignacio
- Crumb
- Teeny
- Theo/Thea
- Otto
- Acorn
- Tito
- Suzy
- Peepers
- Leaf
- Fuzzball
- Twyla
- Chick
- Chibi
- Eggtooth
- Dust Bunny
- Baby
- Fury
- Ulla
- Simon
- Bitty
- Peanut
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Wise and Mysterious Owl Names
Owls have an oddly precocious atmosphere about them, and many people throughout world history have associated them with wisdom, magic, and learning—most notably the ancient Greeks who worshipped Athena, the goddess of wisdom, who was most commonly associated with owls. Laden with elegance and grace, these mysterious monikers make fabulous names for owls with sage wisdom and knowledge to lend. Plus, they’re also cute owl names.
- Rowena
- Hakim
- Jareth
- Pallas
- Lovelace
- Ernesto
- Callan
- Cornelius
- Freya
- Bernoulli
- Solomon
- Vladimir
- Ursula
- Neith
- Cailleach
- Jerome
- Octavia
- Josefina
- Leilani
- Vasily
- Anais
- Tolkien
- Zola
- Grigori
- Apollo
- Sigfried
- Galileo
- Indira
- Minerva
- Aurelio
- Hypatia
Funny Owl Names
For all the wise and mysterious owls out there, there are plenty of goofy, off-kilter ones, too. While not every owl needs a high-faluting and mythical name, some are better suited to quirky, humorous monikers like these.
- Moony
- Dr. Hoo
- Wings Hauser
- Lunatic
- Owlanis Morrisette
- Snooze
- Hootie and the Blowfish
- Hoo-dini
- Hoo-lia Fox
- Flappy Bird
- Mouse-Eater
- Nightrider
- Night Shift
- Beaky
- Rodent’s Worst Nightmare
- Divebomber
- Swoop! There It Is
- Tumbles
- Howl
- Hooters
- Owl Pacino
- Hornitos
- Pedro Pascowl
- Feather Graham
- Hoo-bastank
- Eggbert
- Mowly Ringwald
- Owlbert Einstein
- Swoop Dogg
- Beaker
Nocturnal Owl Names
Looking for some cute names for an owl you can use? These night-themed names are perfect for any owl, from tiny screech owls to regal great horned owls.
- Luna
- Rajani
- Eclipse
- Yume
- Nightmare
- Laila
- Vega
- Lilith
- Sirius
- Dipper
- Somnius
- Mr. Sandman
- Midnight
- Orpheus
- Stella
- Vesper
- Nyx
- Twilight
- Noche
- Kuro
- Serena
- Cosmos
- Cassiopeia
- Slumber
- Nova
- Yoru
- Amaya
- Celeste
- Orion
- Moonglow
- Dusk
Snowy Owl Names
Native to the Arctic regions of the world and decorated in pristine white feathers, snowy owls are the ghostly winged hunters of the tundra—though ever since being popularized in pop culture by Harry Potter‘s Hedwig, more people have come to appreciate the snowy owl’s cuter aspects as well. These snowy owl names are perfect for real-life owls and fantasy owl characters alike! They’re both cute owl names and whimsical.
- Winter
- Denali
- Shiro
- Ivory
- Avalanche
- Snowbank
- Pearl
- Siren
- Whisper
- Yuki
- Thunder
- Mist
- Mistletoe
- Ghost
- Juniper
- Aurora
- Cirrus
- Christmas
- Vixen
- Dawn
- Fjord
- January
- Nimbus
- Holly
- Tundra
- Iceberg
- Blizzard
- Frostbite
- Alaska
- Sparkle
- Mochi
- Fortune
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Names Inspired by Myth and Magic
Owls and owl-associated figures have been prominently featured in mythologies and religions from all over the world, from the aforementioned Greek goddess Athena to Mongwa, the wise Great Horned Owl spirit of Hopi mythology. These magical monikers were inspired by famous fantasy figures as well as deities and spirits associated with owls, nighttime, wisdom, and the moon.
- Chandra
- Circe
- Houdini
- Chernobog
- Itzamna
- Baba Yaga
- Hecate
- Tsukiyomi
- Morgan Le Fay
- Nott
- Andras
- Athena
- Meropis
- Uluka
- Crowley
- La Lechuza
- Nox
- Selene
- Stolas
- Merlin
- Soma
- Nephthys
- Chang’e
- Doreen Valiente
- Bell Witch
- Ahriman
- Mani
- Quetzacoatl
- Metzli
- Blodeuwedd
- Rasputin
- Ascalaphus
- Cikap-Kamui
Famous Owls from Books, Movies, and Other Media
From The Guardians of Ga’Hoole to Animal Crossing, Winnie the Pooh, and beyond, many beloved stories, games, and films have featured owls in prominent roles. No matter what fandom you belong to, chances are you can find a cute owl name to fit your feathered friend perfectly!
- Rowlet
- Captain Snow
- X the Owl
- Gylfie
- Glimfeather
- Soren
- Kaepora Gaebora
- Fenghuang
- Ollie Beak
- Otis Owl
- Bubo
- Nut Beam
- Strix Struma
- Hedwig
- Cosmic Owl
- Ezylryb
- Ossie Owl
- Mr. Owl
- Professor Owl
- Gold Nugget
- Grand Duke
- Skowl the Startling
- Barran
- Archimedes
- Madam Plonk
- Blathers
- Big Mama
- Elyan
- Boron
- Crimson Loftwing
- Owlowiscious
- Longclaw
- Clockwerk
- Eglantine
- Hoots the Owl
- The Great Owl
- Hoosuke
Tips for Naming a Nocturnal Pet
While there’s no right or wrong way to name an animal companion, these tips may help you settle on the perfect moniker for your favorite nightbird.
- Consider Brevity: If you happen to be a falconer, owl trainer, or another animal expert who works closely with owls, shorter cute owl names may be better, as they’re easier to call out during training.
- Tie It Back to Their Traits: This is especially helpful if you’re writing a fictional character or naming a fantasy pet. For instance, if you’re trying to capture the essence of a wise, sage old owl in a name, consider a cute name inspired by famous philosophers or great magicians of lore. If your owl is a fearsome hunter, give them a name that invokes ferocity or references a famous mythical hunter like Artemis or Diana.
- Look to the Night Sky: As owls are nocturnal birds, night-themed names are surefire fits for them. We already shared a large selection of our own favorite night-inspired owl names, but if none of them suited your fancy, feel free to look for further nocturnal inspiration elsewhere—you might find it by looking through the names of stars, planets, and constellations.