Names For Geckos: 105 Cool Gecko Names For Your Pet

Geckos make some of the best pets for a beginner in the Herpetoculture world. Whether it is a crested, a leopard, a gargoyle, or a tokay, geckos will be some of the easiest and most pleasant reptiles to own. Once a gecko is officially a part of the family, it is going to need a name.

Names of pets are powerful, not only do they give people a snap judgment about the reptile, but also, the name will give people a judgment about the owner. This being the case, giving a name to a gecko is an opportunity for self-expression by the owner, as well as a crystalization of identity for the gecko.

The average life of a gecko is fifteen years, so remember the name that you choose will be around for a while!

To help relieve some stress and save time below is an analysis of possible gecko names:

1. Big Slammu: This is an adorable name that is perfect for a gecko. You may recognize it from the cartoon ‘Street Sharks.’
2. Yoshi: The name Yoshi is overflowing with positivity due to the popularity of the character in the Super Mario Bros franchise.
3. Little Foot: Name of the main character from the classic animated film ‘The Land before Time’ which is about dinosaurs.
4. Tank: Fits the laid-back nature of a pet gecko while at the same time honoring the power of the small reptile.
5. Godzilla: Classic name for an owner who wants to express that they do not take life too seriously.
6. Orion: An ode to the conspiracy theory that reptilians from the constellation Orion rule the world.
7. Gex: A gecko from the video game ‘Gex Enter the Gecko.’
8. Gandalf: Quite frankly an excellent name for a crested gecko, as this species looks like it belongs in the realm of magic.
9. Walter: Whether an ode to the movie the Big Lebowski or in honor of the greatest running back ever. Walter Payton, this name will do.
10. White Claw: An excellent name that lets the world know you like to party.
11. Charmander: A dragon pokemon.
12. Charizard: What Charmander becomes when it evolves.
13. Hagbard: A famous Scandanavian sea king in Norse Mythology who died for the sake of a love affair. Also one of the main characters in the book Trilogy The llluminatus! He is a wealthy outlaw who lives in a yellow submarine for the sake of waging war against the Illuminati.
14. Conan: Powerful name that carries the aura of strength and honor, due to the stories of Conan the Barbarian.
15. Tony: The name brings with it an edginess.
16. Voodoo: Often times voodoo is associated with swamps and scaly reptiles.
17. Bang Bang: When the word bang is said twice it is a great name for any pet. but especially a gecko.
18. Khan: An ode to one of the most feared leaders of all time.
19. Rex: Name means the reigning king while also giving a nod to the world of reptiles with the infamous T-rex.

1. Bob: Simplistic name, great fuzzy feeling without any extra flare if that is not wanted.
2. Homer: Star of the Simpsons, ancient Greek storyteller.
3. Mary Jane: Cannabis is legal in many states in the U.S.A now, having a gecko named Mary Jane will make the sessions better.
4. Greg: Greg the gecko is cute and catchy.
5. Mojo: Cute name that carries with it strong energy.
6. Rafiki: Shaman baboon from the Lion King films. The name Rafiki is great for any pet.
7. Grogu: The real name for baby Yoda
8. Loki: Name of the Nordic god of mischief.
9. Bruce: Radiates feelings of strength and chivalry
10. Odin: Name of the All-Father, greatest god of the Norse Pantheon. A power-hungry leader and fierce protector.
11. Capone: An ode to the mobsters of the days of prohibition.
12. Chad: In pop culture now the name Chad means a big. strong, masculine guy.
13. Elon: After the man striving to get to Mars.
14. Frodo: The main hobbit in the Lord of the Rings series, surrounds the gecko with an aura of magick.
15. Kirby: A fun name that is also a famous retro video game character
16. Bubbles: Very cute name for a small reptile
17. Spud: Easy one-syllable name that demands affection.
18. Sasha: Fiery female name.
19. Medusa: Greek monster with snakes for hair.
20. Pluto: An ode to the lost planet that is now a moon.
21. Tom: A common name for males in the west.
22. Corona: Whether you want to remember the times we are living in. or just love corona beer, great name.
23. Shiva: Many Hindus see as the greatest Hindu god. A part of the Hindu Trinity. Shiva is the destroyer, and also the auspicious one.
24. Mars: Red planet, god of war.
25. Sally: Great name for a female. A simple name for a simple owner.
26. Bezos: An ode to the founder of Amazon
27. Sugar: great name for a white gecko.
28. Ceasar: Rulers of Rome.
29. Steve: Another simple name.
30. Raphael: Name of an angel in Abrahamic mythology, also a teenage mutant ninja turtle.
31. Sage: Purifies spiritually.
32. Toad: Name of an innocent character in Super Mario Bros.
33. Moroni: Angel from Mormon mythology.
34. Oscar: Sounds appropriate with almost any pet.
35. Thunder Dragon: Beautiful name the gecko will love.
36. Horus: Egyptian hawk-headed god.
37. Darwin: After the man who popularized the theory of evolution.
38. Jerry: Great easy name, especially if the owner likes The Grateful Dead.
39. Vader: Main antagonist in the original Star Wars. Very strong in the force.
40. Gaga: Name is easy to say. Name of a famous pop star.
41. Frizzle: Ms. Frizzle, name of the teacher in the show, the magic school bus.
42. Komodo: Name of one the biggest and most dangerous reptiles still alive.
43. Bowser: Although Bowser is a turtle in the Super Mario. Bros mythology, the name will still work great for a gecko.
44. Michael: Common male name, also a powerful angel in Abrahamic mythology.
45. Neo: Means new, also the main character in the movie The Matrix.
46. Morpheus: The god of dreams in Greek mythology, also huge role in the movie The Matrix.
47. Hulk Hogan: A very famous pro wrestler. A gecko named Hulk Hogan will bring a smile to people’s faces.
48. Comet: A simple name that will be pretty unique. Points to the wonders of the cosmos.
49. Dexter: Very adorable name. Millennial will remember the show Dexter’s Laboratory.
50. Harry: Another adorable name most famous from The Harry Potter series.
51. Luigi: Fun Italian name most famous from The Super Mario Bros.
52. Shakti: Hindu term for the feminine power of the universe. The compliment of Shiva.
53. Indiana Jones: Name of a fictional treasure hunter and professor played by Harrison Ford.
54. Babylon: An ancient civilization, known for its hanging gardens and goddess worship.
55. Lochness: Scottish lake. Legend has it a monster resides in the waters.
56. Cthulhu: Fictional cosmic monster for the Lovecraft universe.
57. Shamus: An Irish name famous for being the ‘Fighting Irish Logo’.
58. Judah: One of the twelve tribes of Israel. Known to be the best in war.
59. Malachai: Prophet of Israel
60. Patton: One of the greatest generals in American Military history, fought during world war II.
61. Steve: A simple, innocent, clumsy name.
62. Elvis: Turn your geek into a rock star.
63. Venom: Overall solid name for a reptile.
64. Gypsy: a fun name to celebrate a carefree spirit.
65. Winston: Cute name for any pet.
66. Billie: Also a cute name for any pet.
67. Dionysos: Greek god of ritual ecstasy, madness, and wine.
68. Aphrodite: Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty.
69. Cudi: A name of a famous rapper.
70. Monstar: Name of the bad guys in the movie ‘Space Jam.’
71. Marshawn: Marshawn lynch had arguably the greatest run in N.F.L history.
72. Draco: Name of a villain from the Harry Potter series.
73. Voldemort: The main antagonist from the Harry Potter series.
74. Grimes: Famous singer also married Elon Musk.
75. Doge: Of all the gecko names, why not name your gecko after a cryptocurrency?
76. Larry: Larry the Lizard has a nice ring to it
77. Gronk: After a famous N.F.L player. Gronk the Gecko sounds nice.
78. Lizzy: Similar style to Larry but for females.
79. Joe: After famous people like Joe Rogan and Joe Biden.
80. Marvin: Another simple name.
81. Prince: Flashy and fun.
82. Gabriel: Angel from Abrahamic mythology.
83. Gorgon: A character from the video games The Legend of Zelda.’
84. Speedy: Good name because geckos can really fly.
85. Merlin: A famous wizard from the Arthurian legends.
86. Bonnie: Great female name. Name of a famous outlaw.

As shown above, Gecko names can range from simple common names to very unique one-of-a-kind words that bring with them a feeling and energy. Remember when choosing a name for your gecko, it is going to say something about yourself and also bring a vibe to the area. It is up to each owner to decide which gecko names are right for them.

Hopefully from the list above, you were able to pick out a name that will bring you joy for fifteen years! Whether you are a newcomer to the Herpetoculture world or if you are a seasoned veteran, hopefully, this list of names assists in officially making your gecko a part of the family!