Are you one of the few that have decided to adopt an owl as a pet and need some ideas for a name? Then this is the right article for you. You will find below over 400 very cool names for an owl so even the pickiest people have something to use as an inspiration.
Among birds, owls are pretty impressive creatures. They can be found all over the world except in Antarctica and these birds are split between 200 different species. They are within the same bird family as hawks and eagles, although they hardly resemble.
Owls are meat-eaters, predatory by nature and they like to swallow their food whole. Their main foods consist of small mammals, other birds, insects, and especially reptiles. They are mainly night-creatures, but not all owls will like to stay active at night.
A lot of people have this idea that owls can rotate their heads at a 360-degree angle, but this is false and is probably something that they got from a cartoon. Owls can only turn their heads up to a 135-degree circle, which is still pretty impressive.
Owls also have eyes that are fixed in their sockets and cannot move around. This is one of the main reasons why they evolved to rotate their heads in an impressive way. The largest type of owl is the Eurasian eagle-owl that can reach about 28 inches in height and the smallest one is the Elf owl at just about 4.5 inches tall.
These creatures have special wings, pretty different from most types of birds, that will help them fly in almost complete silence. There are some species of owls that can take fish right from water, and those are known as fishing owls. Some popular species of owls that are known to fish are the Asian and the African Fishing Owls.
You can get a pet owl especially if you want to get rid of any pesky rodents in your backyard or around your home. These creatures are pretty easy to find for sale even though overall, their population is on the decline.
When it comes time to name your pet owl
If you already have a pet owl or you’re bound to receive one, then thinking of a name for it would probably be the next step. I think your search is over because I have gathered a list of over 400 owl names to choose from. You can choose one of the names below, based on your owl’s personality, gender, or general looks.
This article will give you a bunch of ideas for owl names, from cute names to famous and funny names, for both males and females.
Normal Owl Names
Are you simply looking for some normal, decent owl names? Then the list below will give you some ideas for your adorable pet.
- White Stripe
- Owliver
- Lucius Vorenus
- Powell
- Minerva McGonagowl
- Hoodini
- Othello
- Otus
- Johnnie Owl
- Gonzo
- Mercedes
- Dixie
- Fozy
- Screechie
- Agatha
- Charcoal
- Winnie
- McOwl
- Blinky
- Izzy
- Archimedes
- Percy
- Sparkle Jewel
- Sinatra
- Zeus
- Ozzy
- Cornowlius Braveheart
- Murray
- Booboo
- Rutherford
- Barney
- Gray
- Sparkles
- Owlinor
- Elvis
- Screech
- Rudy
- Willie
- Ozwald
- Red
- Mama Owl
- B
- Buddy
- Owlie
- Otis
- Prince Albert
- Travis
- Bert
- Lovey
- Foxy
- Wahoo
- Chirpy
- Bob
- Little Lady
- Wobbles
- Frutti
- Gizmo
- Owlistare
- Rowlph
- Harriet
- Ophelia
- Pigwidgeon
- Apollo
- Odus
- Mowat
- Owlvira
- Wisdom
- Templeton
- Billie Jean
- Little Ghost
- Ulula
- Woodsy
- Huey
- Crockett
- Slam
- Farley
- Poof
- Wobles
- Whootie
- Indie
- Whodini
- Mahatma
- Redpuff
- Weebles
- Bubo
- Hooty
- Louie
- Earl
- Spot
- Kil
- Olive Owl
- Huldah
- Al Travis
- ChippOwl
- Owly
- Wilson
- Spook
- Oscar
- Sarah
- Douie
- Toby
- Tawny
- Burt Hootin
- Merry
- Foxmeadow Screecher
- Victoria Violet
- Paola
- Sammy
- Merlin
- Shakespeare
- Winky
- Ozzie
- Lucky
- Cinco
- Sonia
- Allison
- Cuckoo
- Oprah
- Galen
- Horton
- Whoolio
- Baltimore
- Sasha
- Hoot
- Skippee
- Pearlie
- The Whooters
- Clifford
- Boo
- Yertle
- Roy
- Ruby Rufous
- Remy
- Victoria
- Roamie
- Omega
- Tutti
- Axl
- Zippy
- Pudge
- Vincent
- Owlvin
- Colin P’owl
- Spooky
- Frederick
- Cliff
- Gravy Blue
- Major Tom
- Ollie
- Zeke
- Erwin
- Hootie
- Kleebles
- Otto
- Hedwig
- Duke Owlington
- Alice
- Owlton
- Bowie
Names That Mean “Owl”
The names below actually mean owl in different languages. What better name to give your owl than “Owl” in a different language?
- Opa (Native American)
- Sava (Serbian)
- Sova (Serbian)
- Nascha (Navajo)
- Mongwau (Native American)
- Ulmuka (Indian)
- Kapueo (Hawaiian)
- Kotori (Native American)
- Pechi (Indian)
- Tiponya (Miwok)
- Shannon (Celtic and Gaelic)
- Eerin (Aboriginal)
Cute Owl Names
It’s pretty hard to consider owls cute, seeing how they have a serious face and a brooding nature. Even so, there are some people that see these birds as cute and want to find a cute name for them as well. Below you will find a list with ideas of cute names for your bird.
- Sunny
- Blacky
- Charlie
- Max
- Buttons
- Dixie
- Tiki
- Foghorn
- Snowy
- Loudmouth
- Disco
- Birdo
- Skye
- Isis
- Goldie
- Drake
- Duke
- Bobo
- Billy
- Coco
Famous Owl Names
The names below are well-known owl names from either cartoons, TV shows, movies, or songs.
- Owl
- Doyle Owlâ
- Sammy the Owl
- Robert (from Twilight)
- Owly
- Chandler
- Big Mama (The Fox and the Hound)
- Sia
- Dexter
- Archimedes (The Sword in the Stone)
- Owl (Winnie the Pooh)
- Oliver
- Kaepora Gaebora
- Bubo
- Hoots the Owl (Sesame Street)
- Know It Owl
- Woodsy Owl
- Glimfeather
- Jareth
- Schuhu
- Soren
- Owl Jolson
- Owlboy
Funny Owl Names
Are you trying to make heads spin when you call your owl? Then look at this list of funny owl names.
- Whoolio
- Winston Churchowl
- Owlbin
- Owl Pacino
- Owlpacino
- Owl Jolson
- TonieSoprano
- Thurston Owl
- DJ Whotay
- Owlette
- Owlberta
- Owlfonso
- Fat Owlbert
- Owlexander
- Winky
- Owlbert Einstein
- Nimrod
- Andie MacOwl
- Doctor Whoot
- Owlivia
- Whoo
- Owlleta
- Agent Owl-Anof
- Duke Owlington
- Owlbama
- Owla Fitzgerald
- Owlford
- Weebles
- Ron Owlivera
- Owlivia Wild
- Owl Capone
- Blinky
Owl Pun Names
Some of the funniest names are the ones with puns in them. Here are some great pun names for owls.
- Winky
- Whoolio
- Whoo
- Owlf
- Owlette
- Owlbama
- Hootie
- Hootcules
- Hoo-Dini
- Hedwig
- Errol
- Colin P’owl
- Blinx
Snowy Owl Names
The list below is made of perfect names for an all-white owl, to reflect the snowy nature of your pet.
- Zephyr
- Blizzard
- Icelynn
- Snowflake
- Lilith
- Frostine
- Alba
- Snowy
- Umbra
- Alp
- Alaska
Owl Names in Mythology
A list of different owl names from stories and ancient myths for the more adventurous pet owners.
- Noctua
- Lechuza
- Ascalaphus
- Chikap-Kamui
- Blodeuwedd
- Athene Noctua
- Owl of Athena
- Albertine
- Kotan Kor Kamuy
- Albertine
- Arianrhod
- The Owl of Lakshmi
Other Interesting Names
- Apollo
- Axl
- Sinatra
- Hoot
- Remy
- Jasmine
Owl Names from Harry Potter
You might want to give your owl a name from the famous Harry Potter story, especially if you like either the book or the movie.
- Pigwidgeon
- Percy’s Screech Owl
- Malfoy’s Owl
- Hermes
- Hedwig
- Errol
- Brodwin
Female owl Names
The below list comprises a list of more girlish names for your owl, perfect for when you know you have a female bird.
- Faith
- Evening (Evie/Eve)
- Mercy
- Artemis
- Ulula
- Leda
- Helen
- Elara
- Athena
- Delilah
- Agatha
- Chandra
- Lila
- Shirly
- Lillian
- Helene
- Andromeda
- Aquila
- Lace
- Bea
- Diana
- Meissa
- Roxy
- Helen
- Galilea
- Hazel
- Lilith
- Ismene
- Stella
- Cyra
- Vesper
- Layla
- Laila
- Amaia
- Lyra
- Danica
- Selene
- Esther
- Leila
- Titania
- Odette
- Carina
- Vega
- Mazikeen
- Reign
- Callisto
- Sitara
- Nascha
- Twila
- Owlivia
- Quilla
- Angelica
- Grace
- Maia
- Estella
- Sidra
- Talitha
- Iffy
- Marama
- Chloe
- Christy
- Thalassa
- Mary
- Luna
- Jessy
- Estrella
- Talia
- Celeste
- Abbey
Male Owl Names
You might also like my lists of names for ducks, penguins, and octopi.
If you’re sure your owl is a male and you want to give it a manly name, then here are some of the best male owl names.
- Odus
- Ace
- Bert
- Otus
- Screechie
- Achilles
- John
- Mike
- Vincent
- Fester
- Zeus
- Ezekiel
- Fresco
- Roamie
- Leopold
- Ollie
- Jackson
- Mark
- Pietro
- Otis
- Anthros
- Edmon
- Clifford
- Powell
- Azore
- Jude
- Duke
- Omega
- Galen
- Attkins
- Erwin
- Elvis
Related Questions
How Can I Know If THe Owls is Male or Female?
The easiest way to know if you’re dealing with a female or a male owl is to check its weight. In the case of owls, as opposed to most other creatures, females are heavier and larger than male owls.
Are Owls Good Pets?
In general, you won’t have a good time raising an owl because they are night creatures and some of them even carry dangerous illnesses to humans. Even so, there are some specialized medications and treatments you can use to improve their way of living along with humans. You will have to spend some time learning their behaviors, individualized diets, and illness signs.
If you’re really into owls and want to raise one as your pet, then you should talk to your country’s specific pet control unit and ask if you have legal grounds to own one, because these birds are illegal in quite a lot of countries.
Fun Facts About Owls
- Owls have completely immobile eyeballs
- Barn owls are famous for being able to swallow their prey as a whole, with skin, bones, and everything else. They can hunt over 1,000 mice each year
- The tiniest owl in the world is called the Elf Owl
- They can rotate their head to an impressive 270 Degrees angle
- Owls hunt other owls
- If you see a group of owls you should know that you can call them a Parliament
Conclusion
I hope that this extensive list will give you a good idea for an owl. Remember that the name should reflect its personality and what you love about it. If you know any interesting owl names, you can always contribute to the list through the comment section below.
