The best squirrel names are ones that closely represent a squirrel’s personality or special physical features.
For example: Do you remember “Surly” from the movie The Nut Job? That squirrel has the perfect name because he is cynical, self-centered and not very pleasant toward others. Of course by the end, he’s due for a new name, but let’s table that for now.
Here are a bunch of tried and true squirrel name suggestions that will help when you don’t know what you should name your squirrel friends.
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Funny Squirrel Names
Let’s face it, most squirrels are funny which means they are well suited to funny names. Here are some funny names for a squirrel to get your juices flowing:
| Acorn | Alfalfa | Amigo |
| Biscotti | Boomer | Bongo |
| Bonbon | Bubblebut | Bubbles |
| Binky | Cheeto | Doodle |
| Dumpling | Fizzle | Flapjack |
| Fluffy | Fuzzy | Fuzzball |
| Giggles | Goober | Gumbo |
| Jellybean | Marshmallow | Muffin |
| Munchkin | Nettles | Nibbles |
| Noodle | Noodles | Nugget |
| Paws | Peaches | Pickles |
| Playa | Plop | Pookie |
| Poptart | Pudding | Snickerdoodle |
| Snickers | Sizzle | Sniffles |
| Snugglebug | Snuggles | Squeaky |
| Squiggle | Squish | Squishy |
| Sprinkle | Sprout | Tapioca |
| Tater | Teenie | Tootsie |
| Twinkie | Waddle | Walnut |
| Wigglebut | Wiggles | Wobble |
| Whiskers | Yogi Bear | Zorro |
Precious and Endearing Squirrel Names for Boys or Girls
When you’re not sure if your squirrel friend is a boy or a girl you might be asking: what should I name my squirrel that isn’t too girly or masculine. Here are squirrel name suggestions that can go either way:
| Alex | Aspen | Avery |
| Bailey | Blake | Cameron |
| Cassidy | Casey | Charlie |
| Dakota | Devin | Emerson |
| Finley | Frankie | Hayden |
| Harley | Jamie | Jordan |
| Kai | Kendall | Logan |
| Micah | Morgan | Parker |
| Payton | Peyton | Phoenix |
| Quinn | Reese | Riley |
| River | Rory | Rowan |
| Sage | Sammy | Shellby |
| Sidney | Skylar | Stevie |
| Tater | Tatum | Winnie |
Rebel Names for a Squirrel
Are you trying to name a squirrel who is brave, daring or maybe even a little nuts? Does your squirrel friend spit in the face of his natural predators? In this case, here are some suggested squirrel names that evoke rebellion:
| Coyote | Bobcat | Foxy |
| Wolf / Wolfie | Minx | Kujo |
| Bear | Weasel | Fisher |
| Renegade | Wildfire | Rascal |
| Marten | Lynx | Hawkeye |
| Snake | Pooch | Python |
| Rocky | Robinhood | Bandit |
| Blaze | Cooper | Hoot |
| Riot | Rogue | Eagle |
| Storm | Bear | Gator |
| Maverick | Timber | Talon |
| Jaws | Outlaw | Vandal |
Great Squirrel Names that Represent Nature
Squirrels are the perfect animals to embody the spirit of the outdoors. If you feel the same way, and want to give your squirrel a name that evokes nature, consider these squirrel name ideas:
| Ashe | Finch | Willow |
| Hunter | Forrest | Sierra |
| Sky | Phoenix | Sage |
| Meadow | Autumn | Aurora |
| Ridge | Cedar | Laurel |
| Pebble | Everest | Brook |
| Canyon | Juniper | Aspen |
| Cypress | Rain | Comet |
| Vale | Junco | Fern |
| Cliff | Birch | Lark |
| Fox | Dune | Winter |
| Skye | Pigeon | Dove |
| Falcon | Blaze | Reef |
| Leaf | Prairie | Hawk |
| Dune | Storm | Thunder |
| Ember | Reef | Brook |
| Copter | Indigo | Boulder |
| Maple | Sparrow | Aster |
| Solstice | Reed | Shiloh |
| Vale | Mars | Thorne |
| Harbor | Whisper | Wilder |
That’s a lot of squirrel name ideas and hopefully you found one that is suitable for your squirrel. If you have a hard time deciding, go ahead and give your squirrel a middle name. My sweetest squirrel visitor is Winnie Poe and it suits my friend just perfectly.
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