330 Cool & Unique Names for Penguins

Whether you research penguins, work at a zoo or sanctuary, or simply have a plush penguin toy, naming a penguin is a great way to bond with them and show off their personality. In this article, we’ve gathered over 300 of the best names for penguins, including cute, cool, and funny options. Plus, we’ll provide tips on how to come up with the best name for your penguin.

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Illustration of a penguin and a list of 10 penguin names, including Snowflake, Popsicle, Snowball, Waddles, Pippin, Bubbles, Slate, Avalanche, Vanilla Ice, and Fish Stick.

Choose a name that fits your penguin’s personality and appearance. Try a classic name like Snowflake, Popsicle, or Snowball, or a cute name like Waddles, Pippin, or Bubbles. Or, go for something cool like Slate or Avalanche, or pick something funny like Vanilla Ice or Fish Stick. The options are limitless!

Section 1 of 13:

Best Penguin Names

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Pick a classic, timeless name for your penguin. Whether you work with penguins in real life or have a plush penguin pal, it’s important to choose a name that fits them. You can’t go wrong with naming a penguin after the ice or snow, though there are plenty of other cute names to choose from. Here are some examples:^{[1]
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- Snowflake
- Popsicle
- Snowball
- Icicle
- Tuxie
- Shiver
- Snowstorm
- North Star
- Alaska
- Bam-Bam
- Blue
- Tootsie Roll
- Ziggy
- Puff
- Spark
- Cloud
- Echo
- Plume
- Ocean
- Aqua
- Polar
- Ivory
- Flipper
- Chilly
- Coal
- Beaky
- Rocky
- Cocoa
- Noir
- Flurry

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Cute Penguin Names

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Choose a sweet name for a penguin that’s cute as a button. Penguins can be very cute animals, especially with the way they waddle when they walk. Why not pick a name to match? Chose something that’s soft and delicate and makes you want to give your penguin a big hug. Here are some examples:^{[2]
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- Pippin
- Waddles
- Cuddles
- Peaches
- Bubbles
- Fluffy
- Pudding
- Muffin
- Tinkerbell
- Sparkle
- Marshmallow
- Snuggles
- Sunny
- Cupcake
- Jellybean
- Sprinkles
- Biscuit
- Fuzzy
- Giggles
- Snickerdoodle
- Noodle
- Peanut
- Nugget
- Buttercup
- Pancake
- Waffles
- Cookie
- Cottonball
- Twinkle
- Tadpole

Section 3 of 13:

Cool Penguin Names

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Consider a penguin name with a bit of edge that sounds as cool as ice. If you want your penguin to be as cool as the Antarctic, opt for a strong, interesting name that makes them stand out. Try a sleek, powerful name based on nature or outer space. Or, simply pick something you think sounds cool. Here are some examples:^{[3]
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- Frost
- Glacier
- Ace
- Blizzard
- Avalanche
- Shadow
- Midnight
- Onyx
- Obsidian
- Thunder
- Rocket
- Icebreaker
- Captain
- Neptune
- Nova
- Zenith
- Storm
- Frostbite
- Maverick
- Phoenix
- Orion
- Comet
- Icewing
- Cypher
- Thunderstrike
- Nebula
- Frostfire
- Cosmo
- Draco
- Phantom

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Funny Penguin Names

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Pick a silly penguin name to make people laugh. Lots of people get a kick out of seeing animals with funny names, including penguins! Your penguin won’t know you named them something silly, so have fun and get creative. Here are some examples:^{[4]
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- Vanilla Ice
- Squawkie McSquawkface
- Captain Waddlepants
- Brr-iliant
- Waddlesnorts
- Iceman Dan
- Captain Chill
- Winter Whiskers
- Beak-a-Boo
- Blubber Bubbles
- Squawkward
- Paddleball
- Iceberg Slim
- Quacktastic
- Featherpants
- Emperor Ice Cube
- Winged Wobbler
- Chillbert
- Fishstick
- Sardine
- Slippery Pete
- Feathery Fiasco
- Brrrt
- Sno-cone
- Tuxedo Mask
- Fluffernutter
- Wiggle Wizard
- Polar Pop
- Cold Feet
- Flapjack

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Girl Penguin Names

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Opt for a soft, feminine name for a female penguin. If your female penguin has a sweet nature, consider giving her a name to match. Choose something based on winter or nature in general, name her after your favorite character, or simply pick a feminine name you like. Here are some examples:^{[5]
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- Crystal
- Glimmer
- Cascade
- Nyra
- Winter
- Pearl
- Elsa
- Holly
- Aurora
- Bianca
- Noel
- Aspen
- Lumi
- Ivy
- Ember
- Icelyn
- Frostine
- Isla
- Rosie
- Luna
- Snow White
- Flora
- Celeste
- Misty
- Freya
- Angel
- Willow
- Coral
- Gwendolyn
- Sapphire

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Boy Penguin Names

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Name a male penguin something tough and strong. While you can name your penguin whatever you want, you may decide you want a tough, masculine name for a male penguin. Consider naming your penguin after a powerful force of nature, or simply choose a name that sounds tough. Here are some examples:^{[6]
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- Slate
- Drift
- Finn
- Tux
- Jack Frost
- Charlie
- Hugo
- Jasper
- Atlas
- Winston
- Oscar
- Drake
- Everest
- Governor
- Hector
- Gideon
- Blaze
- Dash
- Rory
- Odin
- Diesel
- Harold
- King
- Saturn
- Gale
- Boris
- Buddy
- Chief
- Duke
- Nigel

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Famous Penguin Names

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Pay homage to your favorite fictional penguin. From Madagascar to Happy Feet, there are a lot of movies, TV shows, and even comic strips that feature cartoon penguins. If you’re struggling to come up with a good name on your own, why not name your penguin after your favorite? Here are some examples:^{[7]
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- Skipper (Madagascar)
- Rico (Madagascar)
- Pingu (Pingu)
- Private (Madagascar)
- Kowalski (Madagascar)
- Mumble (Happy Feet)
- Wheezy (Toy Story)
- Cody Maverick (Surf’s Up)
- Gunter (Adventure Time)
- Feathers McGraw (The Wrong Trousers)
- Chilly Willy (Chilly Willy)
- Gloria (Happy Feet)
- Pablo (The Backyardigans)
- Peso (Octonauts)
- Tux (Linux mascot)
- Opus (Bloom County comic strip)
- Playboy Penguin (Looney Tunes)
- Hubie (The Pebble and the Penguin)
- Badtz-Maru (Sanrio)
- Pip (T.O.T.S.)
- Tennessee Tuxedo (Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales)
- Marina (The Pebble and the Penguin)
- Cozy Heart (Care Bears)
- Captain Cook (Mr. Popper’s Penguins)
- Pudge (Cats Don’t Dance)
- Dedede (Kirby)
- Pororo (Pororo the Little Penguin)
- Prinny (Disgaea)
- Iceburgh (Pittsburgh Penguins mascot)
- Frobisher (Doctor Who)
- Sam Sawnoff (The Magic Pudding)

Section 8 of 13:

Baby Penguin Names

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Choose an adorable name for a baby penguin. Baby penguins are cute and fuzzy, so it makes sense to choose a name to match! Pick something fitting for a small, fluffy creature. Just remember, your penguin will one day grow up, so make sure the name is something you really want to commit to. Here are some examples:^{[8]
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- Pebble
- Snuffles
- Flopsy
- Pipkin
- Munchkin
- Squiggle
- Waddle Bug
- Chip
- Skittle
- Tater
- Puddles
- Bibbles
- Doodlebug
- Hopper
- Peep
- Nibby
- Rolo
- Bittie
- Moppet
- Kip
- Ruffles
- Tinsel
- Lolly
- Fiddle
- Spud
- Plink
- Kisses
- Toots
- Spritely
- Nuzzle

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Creative Penguin Names

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Pick a unique name so your penguin stands out. While classic penguin names are popular for a reason, feel free to think outside the box and come up with a more creative name. Observe your penguin’s personality (or decide what its personality is if you’re naming a plushie) to choose a name that fits it. Or, simply find a name you like online. It’s entirely up to you! Here are some examples:^{[9]
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- Whimsy
- Marmaduke
- Harbor
- Fable
- Dakota
- Rebel
- Muse
- Cappuccino
- Nanuk
- Pixie
- Horatio
- Mars
- Lemon Drop
- Rommel
- Dapper
- Radar
- Sunflower
- Zorro
- Banjo
- Boston
- Saltine
- Cleopatra
- Macaroni
- Sadie
- Whirlpool
- Coast
- Dreamer
- Quest
- Shimmer
- Petal

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Club Penguin Names

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Personalize your Club Penguin character with a fun name. While the original Club Penguin may have shut down, fans have come together to create Club Penguin Legacy, where you can relive the fun of your childhood. Name your penguin after your favorite Club Penguin NPC or choose something that sounds cool (or like something you would’ve thought was cool as a kid). Here are some examples:^{[10]
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- Icebolt
- Aquahex
- Frostbound
- Snocap
- Frostglow
- Polarwave
- Ice Shard
- Fridge
- Quickstep
- Driftwood
- Aunt Arctic
- Rockhopper
- Cadence
- Sensei
- Glacier Gale
- Chill Master
- Winter Wolf
- Subzero
- Hailstone
- Snow Drift
- Ice Crystal
- Cold Snap
- Chilly Champ
- Ice Warrior
- Snowballerina
- Ice Capades
- Waddlesworth
- Slippery Steve
- Frostbite Fred
- Igloo Ivan

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Emperor Penguin Names

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Give an emperor penguin a regal name. Emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, so it makes sense that they “rule” over the others. If you’re tasked with naming an emperor penguin, choose something strong and regal, like the name of an emperor or another important historical figure. Here are some examples:^{[11]
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- Benedict
- Caesar
- Nero
- Titanus
- Galileo
- Odyssey
- Zorak
- Hades
- Augustus
- Claudius
- Julius
- Severus
- Roman
- Magnus
- Leonardo
- Voltaire
- Tiberius
- Argonaut
- Hercules
- Napoleon
- Maxim
- Ignatius
- Spartacus
- Valiant
- Cortez
- Reximus
- Django
- Brutus
- Lucius
- Aurelius

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How to Name a Penguin

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Consider your penguin’s personality or appearance. All penguins will have a different look and personality that makes them unique. When naming your penguin, observe its behaviors, quirks, and appearance for a while to find a name that matches. For example, if your penguin is shy, you may want to choose a softer name, like Marshmallow. If you want to name your penguin based on appearance, consider something like Tux or Butler if it’s black and white.^{[12]
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Make a pun or a pop culture reference. This is a great way to choose a name that many people will enjoy. Name your penguin after a famous penguin or make a pun based on a celebrity or character. You can also make a pun based on your penguin’s features or behaviors.^{[13]
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- You can also name your penguin after historical figures, geography, or even other animals, like “Panda-guin.”
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Ask for other people’s opinions. If you’re having trouble choosing between a few different names, ask your friends or family which one they like best. Hearing other people’s input is a great way to figure out what sounds better and which name you actually like more.
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Try a name generator. If you’re really stuck, consider using an online name generator to help you come up with ideas. Many name generators allow you to plug in specific information, like species and gender, to come up with more personalized options. Take a look through the names it generates to see if any stick out to you.

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Fun Facts About Penguins

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Did you know there are 18 species of penguins? Currently, there are 18 recognized species of penguins, all of which live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica, sub-Antarctic islands, and parts of South America, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Here are some fun facts about them:^{[14]
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- Penguins are flightless birds that are well-adapted to swimming, as they have flippers instead of wings.
- Penguins are monogamous and often mate for life.
- Penguins can live up to 20 years in the wild.
- They can walk up to 60 miles across sea ice to reach their breeding grounds.
- They have a layer of blubber and dense feathers to stay warm in cold weather.
- Penguins are a prominent part of Maōri mythology. The yellow-eyed penguin’s mythical name is Hoiho, the Fiordland penguin’s name is Tawaki, and the little penguin is Kororā.^{[15]
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