🏷️ Exotic · 📅 October 22, 2026 · ⏱ 10 min read
A rabbit needs a name with a little bounce: short enough to call across the room and sweet enough to say a thousand times.
The best rabbit names and bunny names are short, cute and match your rabbit's color, ears or personality. They also last: the House Rabbit Society says indoor house rabbits typically live 8 to 12 years, so the name you pick today will be part of your life for a decade.
Rabbits are also more popular than ever. The American Pet Products Association's 2025 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report found that 37% of small animal owners have a rabbit, a 37% increase since 2018, and that Gen Z now makes up 34% of small animal owners. That is a lot of new bunny parents searching for the perfect name.
This guide has 150+ rabbit names and bunny names: cute, girl, boy, color-based, baby, breed-based, food-inspired, famous, funny, spring, multicultural and unique picks. Google Trends data for the past 12 months shows that "cute bunny names" leads the long-tail searches, followed by girl bunny names, white bunny names and boy bunny names, so each of those gets its own section.
🐰 Bunny vs Rabbit: Does It Matter for Names?
Bunny and rabbit are the same animal, so every name in this guide works for both. According to Adopt-a-Pet, "bunny" is an informal word often used for young rabbits (or as a nickname for any age), while "rabbit" usually refers to a mature one, and a baby rabbit is technically called a kit. Interest in the topic is rising fast: "bunny vs rabbit" is up 250% in our Google Trends data.
💡 How to Choose a Rabbit Name
Pick a rabbit name that is short, easy to say and fits the rabbit you see hopping around. Four simple rules help:
Keep it short. One or two syllables are easy to call out and easy for a rabbit to pick up.
Use it consistently. Stick with one name instead of switching between nicknames, so your rabbit learns it faster.
Match the rabbit. Color, ear shape, fur type and personality are the best sources of inspiration.
Think long-term. With a lifespan of 8 to 12 years indoors, choose a name you will still love in year ten.
🧁 Cute Bunny Names
Cute bunny names are the most searched style in our Google Trends data, and it is easy to see why: sweet, round-sounding names fit fluffy rabbits perfectly.
Button
small, round and adorable
Bean
tiny and full of life
Pip
a little seed of cuteness
Mochi
soft, round and squishy
Marshmallow
fluffy and sweet
Cupcake
a sweet treat on four paws
Pudding
soft and wobbly
Sugar
sweet to the core
Honeybun
a double dose of sweet
Bonbon
French for candy
Gummy
chewy and colorful
Muffin
warm and cozy
Dumpling
plump and cuddly
Snuggles
for the biggest cuddler
Cuddles
a hug in rabbit form
Boo
short, sweet and spooky-cute
🌸 Girl Bunny Names
Girl bunny names are searched more often than boy names in our Google Trends data. Flower names and soft vintage names are especially popular for a gentle doe.
Luna
for a rabbit that glows at night
Daisy
fresh and sunny
Poppy
bright and cheerful
Clementine
juicy, orange and sweet
Hazel
warm and woodsy
Lily
soft and graceful
Rosie
pink-nosed and rosy
Penny
shiny and lucky
Ruby
a gem with long ears
Willow
gentle and slender
Hattie
vintage and charming
Matilda
classic with a twist
🎩 Boy Bunny Names
Boy bunny names lean friendly and playful, with short names that are easy to call and easy to love.
Oliver
a gentle and timeless pick
Oscar
friendly and a little cheeky
Teddy
cuddly like a plush toy
Milo
playful and curious
Finn
short and sporty
Jasper
warm and earthy
Cooper
classic and sturdy
Hugo
charming and bold
Louie
easygoing and sweet
Otis
round and lovable
Archie
dapper and distinguished
Benny
cheerful and quick
🎨 Bunny Names by Color
Color is one of the easiest ways to find a name, and it is a fast-growing search: "rabbit names by color" shows a big increase in Google Trends. White bunny names are the most popular, followed by black, grey and brown.
White bunny
Try: Snowball, Cotton, Frost, Ivory
Black bunny
Try: Midnight, Shadow, Licorice, Pepper
Grey bunny
Try: Smokey, Ash, Pebble, Misty
Brown bunny
Try: Cocoa, Chestnut, Mocha, Hazelnut
Orange and tan bunny
Try: Pumpkin, Peaches, Butterscotch, Apricot
Spotted and two-tone bunny
Try: Domino, Patches, Panda, Checkers
Cream and fawn bunny
Try: Latte, Vanilla, Oatmeal, Honey
🍼 Baby Bunny Names
Baby bunny names suit a kit, as baby rabbits are called. They are tiny, round and perfect for a rabbit that has just come home.
Peanut
tiny and perfect
Sprout
just starting to grow
Nibbles
never stops munching
Cricket
quick and chirpy
Tater
small and round
Tiny
obvious and adorable
Bitsy
a little bit of everything
Fuzzy
for that first fluffy coat
Dot
small enough for a dot
Squeak
for the smallest voice
🐇 Rabbit Names by Breed
Breed is a growing source of inspiration: Dutch rabbit (+70%), rex rabbit (+60%) and angora rabbit (+50%) are all among the rising related searches in our Google Trends data. Match the name to the look of your breed.
Holland Lop and Mini Lop
Try: Flop, Dumbo, Waffles, Biscuit
Dutch
Try: Tux, Pinto, Oreo, Magpie
Rex
Try: Velvet, Plush, Suede, Mink
Angora
Try: Cloud, Pom Pom, Tumbleweed, Fluffernutter
Netherland Dwarf
Try: Thimble, Acorn, Teacup, Mini
Lionhead
Try: Leo, Simba, Aslan, Mane
🥕 Food-Inspired Rabbit Names
Food rabbit names are a natural fit because rabbits love to munch, and plenty of snacks make adorable names.
Carrot
the classic
Turnip
round and earthy
Radish
small, crisp and pink
Parsley
fresh and leafy
Clover
a lucky green snack
Cilantro
bold and herby
Kale
for a healthy hopper
Lettuce
light and leafy
Pancake
flat, fluffy and golden
Brownie
for a chocolate-colored rabbit
Cinnamon
warm and spicy
Pretzel
twisty and salty-sweet
📚 Famous Rabbit and Bunny Names
Famous rabbit names come from books, cartoons and movies, and they are a fun way to show off your favorite stories.
Peter
Beatrix Potter's famous troublemaker
Benjamin
Peter's cousin, Benjamin Bunny
Flopsy
one of Peter's sisters
Mopsy
another of Peter's sisters
Thumper
Bambi's foot-thumping friend
Bugs
the Looney Tunes legend
Roger
from Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Lola
the Looney Tunes basketball star
Judy Hopps
the hero of Zootopia
Fiver
the visionary of Watership Down
Bigwig
the bold fighter of Watership Down
Miffy
Dick Bruna's little white rabbit
😂 Funny Bunny Names
Funny bunny names turn every hop into a punchline. For even more wordplay, browse our funny and punny pet names.
Hop Solo
a smuggler with long ears
Hoppy Gilmore
a golf pun on four paws
Sir Hops-a-Lot
knighted for bunny hops
Buns of Steel
for the athletic bunny
Dust Bunny
for a rabbit that blends into the floor
Binky
the happy leap and twist rabbits do
Chew-bacca
for the cable chewer
Fluffy McFluffface
no explanation needed
Hare Potter
the rabbit who lived
Hopscotch
a sweet and silly classic
Hoppenheimer
a blockbuster pun
Bunnicula
the vampire bunny of children's books
🌷 Spring and Easter Bunny Names
Spring and Easter bunny names borrow from flowers, candy and fresh green meadows. Remember that a rabbit is a commitment of many years, not a seasonal gift, so choose a name for the long run. If you love botanical ideas, our cottagecore and botanical names guide has even more.
Daffodil
sunny yellow spring flower
Tulip
colorful and cheerful
Petunia
sweet and old-fashioned
Hyacinth
fragrant and elegant
Pansy
soft and velvety
Primrose
the first flower of spring
Jellybean
an Easter basket favorite
Buttercup
golden and bright
Peony
lush and romantic
Marigold
warm and golden
🌍 Names That Mean Rabbit
Names that mean rabbit are a rising search (up 90% in our Google Trends data), and they are a charming way to honor your rabbit in another language.
Usagi
Japanese for rabbit
Lapin
French for rabbit
Conejo
Spanish for rabbit
Coniglio
Italian for rabbit
Coelho
Portuguese for rabbit
Krolik
Russian for rabbit
Kanin
Swedish for rabbit
Tu
Mandarin for rabbit
Cuniculus
Latin, from the species name
✨ Unique Bunny Names
Unique bunny names are perfect when you want something nobody else at the vet has heard before.
Fennel
feathery and fragrant
Sorrel
a leafy herb with a rich red-brown hue
Nutmeg
warm and spicy
Tansy
bright and wild
Ptolemy
ancient and noble
Atticus
wise and gentle
Rhubarb
tart and pink
Saffron
golden and rare
Zephyr
a soft breeze
Juniper
evergreen and fresh
🧠 Do Rabbits Know Their Names?
Yes. According to Bunny Lady's guide to rabbit names, rabbits have a strong memory for repetition, so if you use the name consistently they will learn it over time. Say it clearly and on its own, reward your rabbit with a treat when it responds and stick to one name.
A rabbit that knows its name may turn its ears or look toward you when you call. Teaching your rabbit to come when called can take about one to two months of patient practice.
More exotic pet ideas: Browse our betta fish names and our snake names guides for more small-pet inspiration.
🎲 Find Your Rabbit's Name with the Pet Name Generator
If you want something fresh, open the Pet Name Generator, choose Rabbit as the pet type and add a theme, a personality trait and a gender (or leave them open). Here are three combinations that work well for rabbits:
Rabbit + Food + Cute
Sweet snack names for a fluffy bundle.
Rabbit + Coat Color + Gentle
Color-matched names for a calm, soft rabbit.
Rabbit + Cottagecore + Sweet
Garden and meadow names with storybook charm.
❓ Rabbit Names and Bunny Names FAQ
What are good names for a rabbit?
Good rabbit names are short, cute and match your rabbit's color, fur or personality. Popular picks include Snowball for a white rabbit, Cocoa for a brown one, Peanut for a baby, Thumper for a fan of Bambi and Biscuit for a lop. Choose a name you will enjoy saying for many years.
What are cute bunny names?
Cute bunny names include Button, Bean, Pip, Mochi, Marshmallow, Cupcake and Pudding. Sweet food names and tiny, round-sounding names fit small, fluffy rabbits especially well.
What are good girl bunny names?
Popular girl bunny names include Luna, Daisy, Poppy, Clementine, Hazel and Rosie. Flower names and soft vintage names suit a gentle doe.
What are good boy bunny names?
Popular boy bunny names include Oliver, Oscar, Teddy, Milo, Finn and Jasper. Short, friendly names are easy for a rabbit to learn and easy for you to call.
What are good names for a white bunny?
White bunnies suit names like Snowball, Cotton, Frost and Ivory. Sweet treats such as Marshmallow and Mochi also look great on a snowy coat.
Do rabbits know their names?
Yes, rabbits can learn their names with consistent repetition. Say the name clearly and on its own, pair it with a treat and use only one name. Many rabbits will turn their ears or come when called within a few weeks to a couple of months.
What is the difference between a bunny and a rabbit?
They are the same animal. Bunny is an informal term often used for young rabbits or as a nickname, while rabbit usually refers to a mature one. Every name in this guide works for either word.
What do you call a baby rabbit?
A baby rabbit is called a kit. Kits are born without fur with their eyes and ears closed, and they usually stay with their mother until about six to eight weeks of age.
How long do pet rabbits live?
According to the House Rabbit Society, indoor house rabbits typically live 8 to 12 years, while outdoor rabbits live only about 3 to 5 years. A rabbit's name can stay with you for a decade, so pick one you love.
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