Congrats on your new pet frog! You’re in for a fun journey as a pet parent—and the first step is choosing a frog name that’s as fresh and fun as your pet.

Ready to jump in? From historical classics to pop-culture stars, here are 200 frog names that earn our green light.

Key Takeaways

• Frog names can be inspired by humor, culture, nature, mythology, or personality.
• Creative frog names often use puns and wordplay, such as Anthony Hopkins, Hoppy Potter, and Jumpin’ Jack Flash.
• Unique frog names draw from languages, colors, and science, including Anura, Grenouille, Malachite, and Rio.
• Funny frog names feature playful or pop-culture references like Froggy McFrogface, McRibbit, Shrek, and Budweiser.

Creative Frog Names
Anthony Hopkins	With “hop” right in his name, the Academy Award®-winning actor is a natural namesake for froggy friends.
Brook	This preppy name is also the word for a small stream.
Dennis Hopper	Another Hollywood-inspired name, Dennis Hopper has obvious frog potential.
IHOP	If you’re a breakfast lover, look no further than the International House of Pancakes for inspiration.
French Fly	For the bug-eating friend who enjoys a fast-food pun.
Frogzilla	Godzilla™ has nothing on your pet.
Hip Hop	Perfect for the pet who jumps to the beat.
Hoppy Gilmore	In honor, of course, of fictional golfing great Happy Gilmore.
Hoppy Potter	A magical name inspired by everyone’s favorite teenage wizard.
Hopscotch	For short, you can call them Scotch!
Jumpin’ Jack Flash	The iconic Rolling Stones song lends classically cool swagger.
Leapold	The German name Leopold, but make it frog-friendly.
Legolas	With “leg” in his name, the “Lord of the Rings” character could be a fun choice for Tolkien fans.
Reed	The English boy’s name is also the name of a plant that grows in wetlands.
Snoop Froggy Frogg	For your one and only F-R-O-Double G.

Unique Frog Names
Anura	In the scientific classification system, frogs belong to the order Anura, which means “without tail.”
Avocado	Like frogs, the guacamole star is iconically green.
Darwin	Darwin’s frog is a species discovered by Charles Darwin during his voyage on the HMS Beagle.
Forest	Currently trending as a boy’s name, Forest is a charming, nature-inspired choice.
Frosch	Frosch is the German word for “frog.”
Grenouille	The French word for “frog” has a certain je ne sais quoi.
Groda	Although less elegant than grenouille, the Swedish word for “frog” is short and sweet.
Kaeru	Kaeru is the Japanese word for “frog.”
Kaleidoscope	Many frogs can alter the color of their skin to blend in with their surroundings; the mottled camouflage can resemble a kaleidoscope.
Kikker	Kikker means “frog” in Dutch.
Malachite	The mineral is known for its gorgeous, deep green color.
Midori	The bright green liquor could make for a “spirited” name!
Pistachio	Petite, green, and beloved—just like your pet!
Pogo	Perfect for the pet who bounces like a pogo stick.
Rã	Rã is the Portuguese word for “frog.”
Ricochet	For short, you can call your bouncy bud “Ric.”
Rio	The Spanish word for “river” is also the name of a species of tree frog found in Brazil.
Sapo	In Spanish and Portuguese, Sapo means “toad.”
Verde	The Spanish word for “green” is a go when it comes to frog names!
Zaba	The Polish word for “frog” is decidedly cute.
Zielony	For an unexpected choice, consider the Polish word for “green.”

Funny Frog Names
Baxter	Baxter the dog? Boring. Baxter the frog? Brilliant!
Bob	Bob the Frog will have no problem earning chuckles.
Biggie	For the oversized amphibian, Biggie could be a big hit.
Budweiser	An homage to the classic Budweiser® frogs, with the perfect nickname: Bud!
Bully	If your pet is a bullfrog, look no further!
Croakie Monster	You should never give your frog cookies—but you can definitely give them a punny, cookie-inspired name!
Fluffy	An ironic pick for a decidedly unfluffy pet.
Froggy McFrogface	In honor of Boaty McBoatface®, the name that won a public poll to name a British submarine.
Grinch™	He’s a sweet one, Mr. Grinch!
Gumby®	The classic claymation character has a name that will make everyone smile.
Hulk™	An “incredible” name for your incredible pet!
Kangaroo	An Aussie-inspired pick for your hopping companion.
Leap Frog	The childhood game could be a cute choice for your jumpy buddy.
McRibbit	If you’re a fast-food fan, this one has us “croaking” up!
Mike Wazowski	The beloved “Monsters Inc.” character isn’t a frog, but he’s small, green, and adorable.
Shrek	Although not a frog, Shrek is green and lives in a swamp—count it!
Sir Hopsalot	For daily laughs, we recommend calling your pet “Sir” for short.
Spot	Whether or not your frog has spots, this canine-centric name is sweet and silly.
Yoda	Adorable, your pet is!

Cute Frog Names
Apple	A great, green pick for the apple of your eye.
Bubbles	Perfect for the outgoing amphibian in your life.
Bunny	You’ll be hoppy you chose such a cute name for your pet.
Cuddles	Frogs aren’t exactly cuddly pets, but this adorable name is still up for grabs.
Daisy	You can never go wrong with a floral-inspired name.
Frank	Frank the Frog? It doesn’t get any cuter.
Frannie	For another alliterative choice, consider this sweet, unisex name.
Freddy	When it comes to cute frog names, Freddy reigns supreme.
Gilly	Adult frogs don’t have gills, but tadpoles do.
Gizmo	Inspired by the “Gremlins” movie franchise, Gizmo is a certified cutie.
Guppy	Go ahead, make a splash with this adorable name!
Kiwi	Sweet, petite, and green, Kiwi fits the bill.
Lily	A lovely choice for your lily-pad dweller.
Peanut	A classic for pint-sized pets of all types.
Puddles	Perfect for your puddle-jumping companion.
Ribbit	Why overthink it? Ribbit is an obviously cute choice!
Shamrock	Because you’re lucky to have such a great pet—with such a cute name!
Speckles	A nod to the classic nursery rhyme “Five Little Speckled Frogs,” this one is spot-on adorable.
Springs	For the pet who always has a spring in their step.
Sprout	This sweet little name is ripe for the picking.
Tad	Short for tadpole, of course!

Cool Frog Names
Battletoad	Inspired by the vintage arcade game “Battletoads,” this one is ice-cold cool.
Blaze	Fast and flashy, just like your pet.
Bufo	Bufo is a genus of toads, as well as a super cool frog name.
Camo	A nod to your pet’s way-cool camouflaging capabilities.
Cyclos	In the “Legend of Zelda,” universe, Cyclos is a frog-like deity.
Dash	The trending boy’s name is ideally suited for a fast-on-his-feet frog.
Goliath	The Goliath frog is the largest frog in the world, and can weigh over 7 pounds!
Jade	The green gemstone lends a cool-girl factor.
Jagger	If your frog has “moves like Jagger,” consider naming him after the jumpy Rolling Stones frontman.
Jasper	Jasper gemstones are commonly green.
Jeremiah	As the song goes, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
Jet	Perfect for the quick pet who can turn on the jets.
Jordan	Decades after retiring from the NBA, Michael Jordan’s vertical leap remains legendary.
Kryptonite™	Superman’s weakness had a glowing, green hue.
Maverick	Ideal for the spontaneous, high-jumping frog with tons of personality.
Neptune	Cooler than cool? The trident-wielding Roman god of water.
Ninja	Just like frogs, ninjas have serious jumping skills.
Rex	For the little pet who aspires to be a T-rex.
Rogue	Go rogue with this rebellious choice!
Spike	Although more common for a bulldog, we think Spike is just as fun for a bullfrog.
Storm	A powerful name for a petite pet.
Superfrog	For a cool throwback name, look no further than vintage video game “Superfrog.”
Triton	In Greek mythology, Triton is the god of the sea.
Zephos	Along with Cyclos, Zephos is a giant frog-like god in “The Legend of Zelda.”

Fancy Frog Names
Alistair	Of Scottish origin, meaning “defender.”
Augustus	For a less formal option, consider the nickname Augie.
Aurelia	A Latin name, meaning “golden one.”
Balthazar	A regal, biblical name that’s poised for a modern-day comeback.
Basil	This Greek name also references the green herb.
Beatrice	Of Latin origin, meaning “bringer of joy.”
Benedict	For short, Benny is adorable!
Benoît	This male, French name means “blessed.”
Caspian	A Latin name made popular by Prince Caspian in “The Chronicles of Narnia” series.
Clarence	Popular among British royals, Clarence takes the crown.
Evangeline	Of Greek origin, meaning “good news.”
Florence	This delicate girl’s name of Latin origin means “flowering.”
Isabella	If you like the name Bella, consider going with its fancier full version.
Jacques	Who wouldn’t want to meet a frog named Jacques?
Margaux	Say “oui!” to the fancy French spelling of this trending girl’s name.
Maximillian	Max is cute, but Maximillian is epic.
Montgomery	Whether you call him Montgomery or Monty, that’s one fancy frog.
Oliver	Classic and sophisticated, Oliver means “green.”
Ophelia	For a Shakespearean wink, consider this elegant Greek name.
Percival	Sir Percival was one of the Knights of the Round Table.
Sabine	Popular in France and Germany, this chic girl’s name has an understated elegance.
Sebastian	Although associated with a certain Disney crab, we think Sebastian could also work nicely for a frog.
Serephina	Of Italian origin, meaning “fiery.”
Thaddeus	You can call him Thad on the weekends.
Vivienne	Derived from French, meaning “lively.”
Zacharias	Why have a Zack when you could have a Zacharias?

Mythological Frog Names
Achelous	The shapeshifting river god of Greek mythology.
Adaro	In Melanesia mythology, the adaro is a water spirit.
Amabie	The amabie is a mermaid-like figure in Japanese folklore.
Artemis	Known as the goddess of the hunt, Artemis is also associated with freshwater.
Atargatis	An ancient, fish-bodied goddess of fertility.
Boann	An Irish goddess associated with freshwater.
Bolbe	A Greek lake goddess.
Chalchiuhtlicue	The Aztec goddess of water.
Hapi	The god of the annual flooding of the Nile.
Heqet	In Egyptian mythology, Heqet is a frog-headed goddess.
Iara	In Brazilian mythology, Iara is a shapeshifting water deity.
Jiraiya	In Japanese folklore, Jiraiya is a toad-riding ninja.
Kappa	The kappa is a water spirit in Japanese folklore, known for pulling pranks.
Kek	In Egyptian mythology, Kek is the frog-headed god of the night.
Kulullû	In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, the Kulullû is a water-dwelling fish-man.
Leviathan	Referenced throughout the Bible, the Leviathan is a demonic sea serpent.
Llamhigyn y dwr	In Welsh mythology, Llamhigyn y dwr is a monstrous, evil toad.
Loveland	A more recent mythological creature, the Loveland frog is a humanoid frog first reported in Loveland, Ohio, in 1972.
Melusine	In French folklore, a melusine is a female spirit that inhabits fresh water.
Naiad	A water nymph associated with freshwater in Greek mythology.
Njord	The Norse god of the sea and winds.
Nommo	In African folklore, the nommo are amphibious ancestral spirits.
Pania	A figure of Māori mythology, the Pania is a mermaid-like creature.
Selkie	In Scottish folklore, selkies are creatures that can shapeshift from seal to human.
Tethys	The Greek goddess of freshwater.
Tiberinus	The Roman god of the Tiber River.
Tiddalik	In indigenous Australian mythology, Tiddalik is a thirsty frog who appears in creation stories.
Vodyanoy	A water spirit in Slavic mythology.

Historical Frog Names
Abraham	A tip of the infamous hat to Abraham Lincoln, a namesake with presidential poise.
Alexander	Your pet is super great, so why not name him after Alexander the Great?
Amelia	Perfect for the pet who aspires to fly (or jump) as high as Amelia Earhart.
Aristotle	An Ancient Greek pick for the philosophical frog.
Charlamagne	For short, you can simply go with Charlie.
Cleopatra	Your little Cleo will appreciate being named after a powerful Egyptian pharaoh.
Edison	For the clever companion, consider a nod to inventor Thomas Edison.
Einstein	Any pet named Einstein is funny—but Einstein the Frog is extra funny.
Eleanor	An elegant nod to former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Franklin	A shout-out to inventor, diplomat, and man-about–town Ben Franklin.
Frida	For an artistic option, Frida Kahlo is a colorful choice.
Galileo	A star-studded pick for the pet you love to the moon and back.
Jefferson	For short, Jeff the Frog is sure to earn a smile.
Joan	Joan of Arc, frog edition? Hop to it!
Julius	Inspired by Julius Caesar, Roman general, statesman, and frog namesake.
Leonardo	Leonardo da Vinci is perhaps best known for the Mona Lisa (and now, as your frog’s namesake).
Mozart	Perfect for the pet with melodic croaks.
Napoleon	If your frog is petite and feisty, Napoleon Bonaparte may fit the bill.
Nefertiti	The tomb of ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti contains images of frogs, which was a symbol of rejuvenation.
Nightingale	A gorgeous name in honor of Florence Nightingale.
Shakespeare	Toads and frogs were bad omens in Shakespeare’s plays, but even so, you can’t go wrong with the Bard.
Teddy	The perfect, ironic nickname for your not-so-fluffy friend named after Theodore Roosevelt.
Winston	His full name, of course, is Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill.
Washington	The first president of the United States lends plenty of gravitas.

Pop-Culture Frog Names
Aquaman™	The water-dwelling superhero may not trust amphibians in the comic books, but Aquaman the Frog is still undeniably fun.
Bev Bighead	Bev Bighead is a toad on the classic cartoon “Rocko’s Modern Life.”
Bullywug	Bullywugs are amphibious humanoids in the “Dungeons and Dragons” universe.
Frogger	A hoppin’ good name borrowed from the vintage arcade game.
Genghis Frog	In the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise, Genghis Frog is a member of the Punk Frog clan.
Hypnotoad	In the cartoon series “Futurama,” Hypnotoad is a large toad who has the power to hypnotize those around him.
Jason Funderberker	In the animated series “Over the Garden Wall,” Jason Funderberker is the (amazing) name of Gregory’s pet frog.
Jean-Bob	Jean-Bob is a French frog in the animated musical “The Swan Princess.”
Jeremy Fisher	Written by Beatrix Potter, “The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher” tells the story of a frog who sets out to catch minnows for dinner.
Kermit™	The man, the myth, the legend—Kermit the Frog! Sesame Street’s resident amphibian is a timeless choice.
Keroppi	Hello Kitty®’s friend Keroppi is an adorable frog.
King Harold	As “Shrek” fans know, King Harold was once a frog!
Leapovich	In “The Muppets” franchise, Leapovich is an egotistical frog.
Mavis	Another “Muppets” frog, Mavis is a well-informed frog who’s happy to share information about her fellow pond dwellers.
Oykamon	In the fantasy novel “Mariel of Redwall,” Oykamon is a vengeful toad.
Politoed	Politoed is an amphibian, water-dwelling Pokémon™.
Prince Naveen	In Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” Prince Naveen is the titular amphibian.
Princess Tiana	After kissing Prince Naveen, Princess Tiana surprisingly turns into a frog herself.
Robin	As “Muppets” fans know, Robin is Kermit the Frog’s nephew.
Trevor	In the “Harry Potter” series, Trevor is Neville Longbottom’s pet toad.
Throg	In the “Marvel” universe, Throg is a man who is turned into a frog by a witch.

FAQs About Frog Names

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What are the names of the frogs in Naruto™?

There are a number of toads and frog-like creatures in the Japanese manga series Naruto, including Gamabunta, Gamakichi, and Gamatatsu.

What is the scientific name for a frog?

Scientifically speaking, a frog is any member of the group of short-bodied, tailless, (mostly) carnivorous amphibians that make up the order Anura.

What is the frog’s name from Hello Kitty?

Keroppi is the frog from the Hello Kitty universe, known for his cheerful disposition and love of baseball.

Attributions

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Monica Weymouth

Monica Weymouth is a Philadelphia-based writer, editor, animal lover, and rescue advocate. She has a soft spot for senior animals, and she See More
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