Do you have a new rabbit and are looking for a reliable and/or hilarious moniker to bestow upon it? Here are 50 rabbit names–some from fiction and mythology while others are just separated by color or into silly and less-silly. Take your pick!
Rabbit Names Based on Fictional Characters
We know how easily one can be overwhelmed with all the possible names you can give your pet rabbit. So, here’s a list of popular rabbit names based on fictional characters to help you get started. For your convenience, we’ve separated the names for female rabbits and male rabbits.
Female Rabbit Names
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​Babbitty |
​From the eponymous Babbitty Rabbity, a children’s story set in the universe of Harry Potter. |
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​Hazel |
​The main character of Watership Down. |
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​Jessica |
​Though technically not a rabbit herself, she is married to a rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and has the last name “Rabbit.†This a good name choice for those pretty and naughty female rabbits. |
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​Caramel |
​The famous mascot bunny of Cadbury’s Caramel bar. As her name suggests, she displays a caramel-colored fur. |
Male Rabbit Names
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​Bugs |
​You can’t have a list of rabbit names without the most famous rabbit of them all. Bugs Bunny would feel bad. |
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​Bun Bun |
​The name of the dangerous and sometimes-psychopathic rabbit in the Sluggy Freelance comic strip. |
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​Fiver |
​An intelligent and psychic rabbit in Watership Down. |
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​Bunnicula |
​The semi-terrifying lead character of the Bunnicula series. He’s a rabbit who’s also a vampire. |
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​March |
​For “March Hareâ€â€“the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland who’s late, late, for a significant date. |
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​Peter |
​Like “Peter Rabbit†and “Peter Cottontail,†two of the most famous fictional rabbits of all time. If you have two male rabbits to name, then these two would be perfect for them. |
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​Harvey |
​The name of a six-foot imaginary rabbit in the film Harvey. |
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​Benjamin |
​The main character of The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter. |
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​Pantoufle |
​The imaginary playmate of the child in Chocolat. |
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​Velveteen |
​The name of the cuddly subject of The Velveteen Rabbit. |
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​Cadbury |
​The rabbit who lays those delicious chocolate eggs. |
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​Roger |
​The zany, madcap protagonist of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? You can give this name to any of your white male rabbits with a silly and hyperactive personality. |
Rabbit Names by Color
One of the easiest tricks in coming up with a good name for your pet rabbit is to simply look at how he or she looks like. You might think naming a bunny after a color sounds too unimaginative. Well, here is our list of some of the most popular rabbit names inspired by the different colors of their fur to prove you wrong.
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​Speckles |
​Perfect for a rabbit with many small spots all over their body like the English Spot breed. |
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​Flurry |
​Got an all-white rabbit? Try a snow name like “Flurry.†|
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​White Lightning |
​Another name for a white rabbit–particularly one that is an exceptionally fast hopper. This goes to show that you can create cool bunny names by combining both their looks and skills. |
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​Piebald |
​Another name for the spotted breeds; it’s also somewhat unique and fun to say. |
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​Godiva |
​Have a female, chocolate-brown bunny? Godiva is the perfect name. |
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​Mahogany |
​Good for a reddish-brown color, the name also shortens easily to “Hoggy.†|
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​Shadow |
​A black or dark-furred rabbit with a mysterious past. It is one of the most straightforward and awesome male rabbit names you can give your pet. |
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​Amber |
​Amber is the ideal name for a rabbit with a golden coat. |
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​Ash |
​Works for a boy or a girl rabbit with gray fur. |
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​Greyscale |
​Greyscale is a cute name for a rabbit with black-and-white coloration. |
Rabbit Names of Mythology
Do you want to take it up a notch and be crazy unique with your list of bunny names? The world of Mythology is a good place to start. If you’re looking for rare and interesting male rabbit names, you can pick from one of these names below.
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​Eostre |
​The old spelling of “Easterâ€â€“makes for a hip rabbit name. |
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​Jackalope |
​“Jack†for short; the Jackalope is a mythological rabbit with antlers. |
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Wolpertinger |
​Speaking of rabbits with antlers, the wolpertinger is a flying, antlered rabbit from Bavarian folklore. |
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​Cabbit |
​A half-rabbit, half-cat creature from mythology. |
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​Almiraj |
​From Arabic folklore, Almiraj is a rabbit with a unicorn horn. |
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​Skvader |
​A kind of tall-tale Swedish snipe, the skvader is half-rabbit, half-bird. |
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​Inaba |
​Though Inaba is just a region in Japan, the “Hare of Inaba†is about a famous mythical rabbit who tricks travelers. |
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Mahnabohzo |
​The name of a Native American trickster rabbit god. |
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​Kalulu |
​The name of a trickster rabbit in African mythology. |
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Ometotchtli |
​Ometotchtli is the head of an Aztec crew of rabbit gods who like to party, and no I didn’t just make that up. |
Funny Rabbit Names
As if bunnies aren’t adorable enough, you can dub them with funny rabbit names and it will surely make things even better.
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​Hip-Hop |
​Everyone loves a good jumping pun when it comes to rabbit names. |
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​Ears McKenzie |
​For the rabbit with positively enormous ears. |
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​Bunny |
​A simple name that’s easy for kids to remember, but it works best when paired with another rabbit named “Clyde.†|
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​Clyde |
​Have a male and a female rabbit? You can’t go wrong with “Bunny and Clyde.†|
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Jumposaurus Rex |
​“J-Rex†for short, this rabbit name will send lesser bunnies scurrying. |
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​Loplop |
​Another name for a bunny is a “lop,†and “Loplop†sounds exactly like a cartoon rabbit. |
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​Hopper |
​Obvious, really, and also the name of the beloved Sheriff in Stranger Things. |
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​Twitch |
​Good for a nervous rabbit, but it also describes their twitchy noses and tails. |
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​Andrew |
​Because who names a rabbit Andrew? |
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​Santa Paws |
​This rabbit name is for the type who wants Christmas year-round. |
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​Elmo |
​Everybody loves Elmo–the adorable red toddler-Muppet from Sesame Street. |
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​Loki |
​Bunnies are traditionally tricksters; why not name yours after the most well-known trickster around? |
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​Skeetch |
​You can’t go wrong with a rabbit name that just sounds fun to say. |
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​Pikachu |
​This name works best for a rabbit with either a yellowish coat or the ability to shoot lightning bolts. |
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​Luffa |
​Just make sure you don’t use your rabbit as a sponge. They’re no good for exfoliating. Too soft. |
Cute Rabbit Names
Rabbits are naturally cute and cuddly, so a cute moniker that perfectly complements their nature is a perfect way to flatter them.
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​Oreo |
​Because who doesn’t love Oreo? This is perfect for the cutest white and black rabbit in the household. |
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Marshmallow |
​For the squishy and soft bunny. |
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​Flopsy mopsy |
​From the book “The Tale of Peter Rabbitâ€. Originally, Flopsy and Mopsy are two separate names but they just sound cuter when combined as a single name. This works even better when you have another female rabbit with the name Cottontail. |
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​Bunkin |
​Two words: bunny munchkin. |
Jump on The Perfect Rabbit Name
Where you own a rabbit, there are often more – they’re known for their ability to multiply. Once you’ve found the right name for the right hare, make sure you put a couple of these other pet names in your pocket, just in case.