Rabbits are the cutest, fluffiest creatures, and if you’re lucky enough to own one, you might want to decide a name for it. Calling your bunny’s name and having it come hoping to you is the best thing ever!
Here are some lists of cool rabbit names, along with tips on how to make your rabbit learn its name.
Don’t have time to check our full list? Here’s a quick peek at our top favorites!
| Female Rabbit Names | Male Rabbit Names |
|---|---|
| Alice | Alpha |
| Bella | Bunny |
| Candy | Dexter |
| Elsa | Fred |
| Lilly | Hopper |
| Missy | Jack |
| Olivia | Nacho |
| Peaches | Romeo |
| Wendy | Stuart |
| Zoe | Timothy |
Table of Contents
47 Female Rabbit Names
Own a female rabbit [1] and want to pick a pretty name for it?
You can simply decide a common name used by humans, or you could go ahead and pick one from your favorite TV show, book, cartoon, or movie.
Here are a few ideas to help you name your bunny:
- Agnes
- Alice
- Angel
- Arya
- Ashley
- Barbie
- Beauty
- Bella
- Blossom
- Bubbles
- Buffy
- Bunnie
- Candy
- Charlotte
- Daisy
- Dany
- Diana
- Diva
- Donna
- Dora
- Elsa
- Emma
- Ginger
- Hazel
- Hedwig
- Jane
- Lady
- Lilly
- Madonna
- Maggie
- Missy
- Moana
- Myrtle
- Nancy
- Olivia
- Paris
- Princess
- Queen
- Peaches
- Sabrina
- Snow White
- Tinkerbell
- Veronica
- Willow
- Wendy
- Xenia
- Zoe
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53 Male Rabbit Names
Looking for a suitable name for your male rabbit?
Here are some excellent options that might work well for your little guy:
- Aladdin
- Albus
- Alfie
- Alpha
- Archie
- Arthur
- Baloo
- Binky
- Bunny
- Cabbage
- Cadbury
- Casper
- Champ
- Dexter
- Dragon
- Dumbledore
- Edward
- Fred
- Freddie
- Georgie
- Gilbert
- Gypsy
- Hopper
- Hunky
- Jack
- Jackpot
- Kitkat
- Merlin
- Minion
- Nacho
- Nemo
- Ollie
- Pac Man
- Peter
- Peterpan
- Prince
- Romeo
- Rockstar
- Shadow
- Smokey
- Soldier
- Shakespeare
- Stuart
- Tarzan
- Tigger
- Teddy
- Timothy
- Thumper
- Warner
- Xander
- Yodel
- Zack
- Zeus
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31 Cute Rabbit Names
Don’t be surprised if most of these are foods. Just like we call babies ’honey’, ’sugarplum,’’ munchkin,’ and all sorts of sweet foods as terms of endearment, we can do the same for bunnies!
- Baby
- Babycakes
- Bonbon
- Brownie
- Button
- Caramel
- Cheeto
- Cinnamon
- Cinnabun
- Cocoabean
- Cookie
- Cuddles
- Fluffy
- Fudge
- Furball
- Honeybun
- Hugsy
- Jewel
- Marshmallow
- Mocha
- Muffin
- Munchkin
- Nibbles
- Nugget
- Pikachu
- Ruffles
- Snickers
- Snowball
- Sparkle
- Stunner
- Whiskers
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16 Funny Rabbit Names
If you’re a fun-loving person, you should try some out-of-the-box names for your rabbit rather than the usual people names or cutesy ones.
Sarcastic names are also a good idea, like naming a tiny little bunny ’Hulk’ or ’Giant’!
Here are some:
- Beast
- Dumbo
- Floppy
- Gaga
- Gangster
- Ghost
- Giant
- Hulk
- Lion
- Newton
- Noodle
- Nosey
- Nutty
- Pepsi
- PooPoo
- Tickle
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Tips on How to Choose a Name for Your Rabbit
For some rabbit owners, their pet’s name comes naturally as soon as they lay eyes on it.
It’s like you see a sweet, fat, snowy white rabbit and think, ’This one’s a marshmallow!’ For others, however, it may not be so simple.
Maybe the challenge is due to the simple fact that there is a whole world of options to choose from. After all, out of all the names, you have to pick a single one that best suits your rabbit.
If you’re a confused bunny owner who wants to give their pet an identity but can’t seem to choose the perfect name, here are a few tips to help you decide:
Check Out Baby Names
For rabbit owners who are more serious or practical and need a mature name for their bunny, you can avoid the cutesy names and simply opt for a people’s name that sounds nice to you.
For this, you can go through the list of names above. You can pick up a book of baby names and choose one for more options.
Observe Your Rabbit’s Personality
If you’re a specific kind of person, you might name your rabbit with an adjective that describes its personality best. This means you need to observe its habits and know them before you name them.
For example, a rabbit that sleeps a lot can be ’Sleepy,’ one that shies away from human contact can be ’Bashful,’ and a naughty little rabbit that is active most of the time can be named ’Bubbly.’
If you have a well-mannered female rabbit, ’Lady’ could be another great choice, as would ‘Snooty’ for a rabbit that prefers isolation and doesn’t respond easily.
Observe Your Rabbit’s Features
Does your rabbit have a grayish fur coat? ’Ash,’ Charcoal,’ and ’Smokey’ would be options worth considering, then.
For rabbits having brown fur, you could opt for several names related to chocolate or coffee, like ’Mocha,’’ Cocoa,’ or ’Cocoabean.’
A name based on the general outlook of your rabbit makes sense. Look for distinctive features like large, floppy ears (Floppy) or fur color.
Pick Your Favorite Fictional Character
Naming your rabbit after a character in any of your favorite movies, books, or TV shows is an excellent idea. You’ll love calling your bunny again and again by such a name!
For example, a fan of ’Game of Thrones’ could easily name their rabbit after their favorite character, like ’Arya’ for a female, or ’Jon Snow’ for male rabbits. You can look into Disney movies,
Harry Potter characters, or any other famous series for inspiration as well.
Don’t Complicate It
Too big a name would seem certainly fancy (and sometimes entertaining), but in the end, you might have to shorten it to capture your rabbit’s attention.
A simple one-word name for your bunny is a sensible choice and will save you the trouble of thinking up multiple words.
If, for instance, you decide to name your rabbit ‘Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore’, you might also tend to confuse it if you call it ‘Albus’ and ‘Dumbledore’ alternately.
It will just complicate the process of making your rabbit learn its name.
You could, however, introduce your rabbit to others with a big, fancy name and use a part of it when you talk to your rabbit yourself.
For instance, ‘Her Highness Lady Arya of Winterfell’ could be just Arya when you decide to call her or talk to her.
Don’t Overthink It!
All that matters is whether you give your rabbit the love and care it deserves.
Training a rabbit to learn its name is a process in itself, so get on with choosing one so that you can start with introducing it into your conversations.
Can Rabbits Memorize Their Names?
Rabbits are quite intelligent animals. It is common knowledge that you can make a rabbit learn its name.
Not only that, rabbits, when trained [2] properly, can also understand simple commands as long as they are short, easy words. You can make them respond to familiar words if you train them right.
Your rabbit can memorize its name with some effort on your part, and you can make it learn to come to you when you call its name.
Once your rabbit learns its name, you might find it responding only when you or any close family members call.
Look here at this video to know how to teach rabbits to memorize their names.
Whether or not your rabbit responds to the call of outsiders depends on its personality and differs in each animal.
Some rabbits are shy and prefer to expose themselves only to their owners and immediate family fully.
The best way to make a rabbit learn its name is to be patient and let it know naturally.
Instead of forcing a name as soon as you decide one and getting frustrated when your bunny doesn’t seem to understand, give it a week or two at least.
If you’re generally a talkative and loving pet owner, the simplest way to make your rabbit learn its name is to talk to it like you would usually do.
Just make sure to say its name repeatedly while you pet it so that it gets used to the sound.
However, the natural way of making a rabbit learn its name doesn’t work for everyone. If your bunny is a slow learner, there are some specialized techniques if you’re getting impatient.
Animal training experts say positive reinforcement-based training is the most effective method of making an animal learn to respond to your call.
This type of training may include clicker training or lure/reward training methods.
Positive reinforcement-based training has a lot of benefits in the long run.
Not only can your rabbit learn its name and a few tricks through this technique, but it will also learn to recognize you as a positive and significant personality in its life.
Once your bunny understands and starts to follow your verbal cues, it will also break the routine of you having to chase it to either come to you or return to its home.
To use positive reinforcement in teaching a rabbit its name is pretty simple. All you need is your bunny’s favorite treats – pellets of rabbit treats or tiny pieces of carrot often work best.
Start by calling your rabbit by its name, and even at the slightest nod of its head (even if it doesn’t come to you), give it a piece of rabbit treats. No response? No treats, then!
You can increase the difficulty of this exercise after a day or two. Call your rabbit’s name, and only treat it if it comes to you by itself.
This exercise will make your bunny habitual to coming to you when you call its name. It may take time, so patience is vital. Avoid calling it by confusing nicknames, and use the same name every time.
How Long Will it Take a Rabbit to Learn/Memorize Its Name?
While rabbits are generally intelligent, the actual time it may take for your bunny to memorize its name just depends on how quick of a learner it is.
Just like among us humans are some quick learners, and then those who take time to learn, rabbits are also different from each other.
Your rabbit takes the time to learn its name also depends on how much time you spend on it per day. For quicker results, sit alone with a bag of treats and then train it to respond to its name.
While some rabbit owners claim their bunnies to have taken one, two, or even five weeks to recognize their names, others say it took them longer. Keep trying, and eventually, your rabbit will come to you!
Can I Rename My Rabbit Once It Already Has a Name?
Whether you have adopted a bunny from someone else or are simply not satisfied with what you named yourself, changing its name is doable with the right kind of effort.
It especially makes sense for bunnies adopted from shelters since they deserve a new name when they’re starting a new life with you.
Rabbits learn to recognize a familiar voice and respond to familiar sounds – in this case, the voice would be yours, and the sound would be the name you’d decide.
Once your bunny gets used to its new name, it will come to you when you call it!
My Rabbit Won’t Respond to Its Name, What Do I Do?
Some rabbits are simply slow learners. It may be that your rabbit needs more training to get used to hearing its name so that it can learn to respond.
On your part, consistency is vital. Try changing the kind of treats you are offering your rabbit. It could be that your bunny doesn’t prefer the treats you are offering while training.
Pet your rabbit and repeat its name often, and avoid name variations or nicknames that could lead to confusion. If you’ve chosen a longer name, try changing it to a shorter one and repeat the process.
FAQs
Can I teach my rabbit to follow simple commands?
Like you can train your rabbit to recognize its name, you can teach it to follow simple one-word commands with the same positive reinforcement method. Treat it when it does what you’ve asked it to.
What other tricks can rabbits learn easily?
Rabbits are smarter than you might think. A rabbit can be trained just like a dog to come, sit, stay, stand, or go back to its home.
Do rabbits know their names?
Yes, after training your rabbit by repetition, your rabbit will start to learn their name.
Resources
- 1. The Complete Guide to Rabbits [Internet]. www.petmd.com. Available from: https://www.petmd.com/rabbit/general-health/complete-guide-rabbits#:~:text=Diet%3A%20food%20for%20pet%20rabbits
- 2. How to Train a Rabbit [Internet]. www.petmd.com. [cited 2022 Jan 25]. Available from: https://www.petmd.com/rabbit/training/evr_rb_how-to-train-a-rabbit
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