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Chicken Names Generator

If you’re in need of chicken names, you’re in luck because our chicken name generator has tons of positively plucky ideas.

Chickens are becoming more popular today as pets, and many hobbyists are welcoming them into their backyards for fresh eggs and sustainability purposes.

And of course, chickens are a staple on farms around the world.

Run the generator and hit the star to save your favorite ideas!

Click above to generate some names

More Chicken Name Ideas

When you welcome a feathered fowl into your life, you may decide it needs a name. And that’s where we come in.

For even more chicken names check out our lists below!

We’ve rounded up tons of our favorite chicken names – 237 to be exact – that are cute, cool, funny, famous and so much more.

You’ll walk away with all the inspiration you need.

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Top Chicken Names

When it comes to chicken names, the following monikers have risen to the top of the pack. (Or should we say flock?)

The list is a mix of tried-and-true favorites and popular new names that are rising the ranks with chicken enthusiasts.

Charming, fun and full of personality, these names are great for your new fowl.

Discover the top chicken names for females and males, and see if any are a fit.

Top Female Chicken Names

  1. Bella
  2. Bessie
  3. Buttercup
  4. Charlotte
  5. Clarabelle
  6. Daisy
  7. Dixie
  8. Dot
  9. Elsa
  10. Fluffy
  11. Goldie
  12. Harriet
  13. Henrietta
  14. Lola
  15. Lucille
  16. Luna
  17. Mabel
  18. Mae
  19. Nala
  20. Olive
  21. Petunia
  22. Princess
  23. Polly
  24. Roxy
  25. Ruby
  26. Sunny
  27. Willow
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Top Male Chicken Names

  1. Albert
  2. Atticus
  3. Axel
  4. Baron
  5. Bennie
  6. Buddy
  7. Charlie
  8. Clive
  9. Cooper
  10. Duke
  11. Gus
  12. Lucky
  13. Max
  14. Milo
  15. Oliver
  16. Oscar
  17. Ozzy
  18. Pip
  19. Rocky
  20. Romeo
  21. Roo
  22. Rusty
  23. Scout
  24. Teddy
  25. Tyson
  26. Willie
  27. Winston
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Cute Chicken Names

There’s no denying that chickens are pretty darn cute. Especially when they’re little.

That’s why cute chicken names are an excellent choice as well.

And don’t worry, we have plenty of ideas in this category. The following names are adorable and delightful – just like a chicken itself.

Take a peek and see if any are the right pick for you.

  • Alfie
  • Angel
  • Annie
  • Arabella
  • Aspen
  • Baby
  • Bailey
  • Blondie
  • Blossom
  • Bossy
  • Buttercup
  • Chex
  • Comet
  • Cookie
  • Cuddles
  • Doodle
  • Hazel
  • Honey
  • Honeycomb
  • Matilda
  • Minnie
  • Mirabel
  • Mocha
  • Mrs Pecks
  • Muffin
  • Peaches
  • Pearl
  • Pebbles
  • Poppy
  • Puff
  • Snickers
  • Queenie
  • Scarlet
  • Snuggles
  • Sweet Pea
  • Tootsie
  • Tweety
  • Twinkie
  • Willow
  • Yuki
  • Zazu
  • Zoey
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Cool Chicken Names

Cool chicken names are another great idea as you search for names for your new addition.

They’re stylish and fun with just the right bit of attitude. And it’s a guarantee almost no other chickens you know will have one of these monikers. (Although, if we’re being realistic, you may not know that many other chickens.)

Without further ado, here are cool chicken names to check out.

  • Batman
  • Beaker
  • Blackbeard
  • Brewster
  • Comet
  • Cosmo
  • Elvis
  • Fletcher
  • Floyd
  • Gandalf
  • Geronimo
  • Godzilla
  • Hercules
  • Jagger
  • Jaws
  • Jazz
  • Kellogg
  • Maximus
  • Mowhawk
  • Napoleon
  • Ninja
  • Oz
  • Popeye
  • Rhett
  • Rebel
  • Rex
  • Scout
  • Spartacus
  • Starbuck
  • Tank
  • Thunderbird
  • Tyson
  • Venus
  • Vinny

Funny Chicken Names

Pet names can be an opportunity to sprinkle in a little humor. Everyone needs a good laugh, after all.

If you’re feeling like a comedi-hen, you’re going to love these funny chicken names.

They’re silly, zany, and full of puns. Without a doubt, these names will put a smile on people’s faces.

Who’s ready to laugh? These funny chicken names are sure to tickle your funny bone.

  • Abrahen Lincoln
  • Agent Cooper
  • Albert Eggstein
  • Amelia Egghart
  • Annie Yolkley
  • Attila the Hen
  • Audrey Henburn
  • Big Bird
  • Bird Lancaster
  • Birdzilla
  • Bradley Coop-er
  • Chandler Wing
  • Chew-bock-a
  • Chick-a-las Cage
  • Chick-eel O’Neil
  • Chick-fil-a
  • Chick-ira
  • Chickovsky
  • Chick Jagger
  • Chirpy
  • Christopher Squawken
  • Cluck Kent
  • Cluck Norris
  • Clucky Cheese
  • Colin Fowl
  • Colonel Sanders
  • Darth Egger
  • David Beekham
  • Dixie Chick
  • Dora the Eggs-plorer
  • Dr. Pecker
  • Eddie Feather
  • Eggatha Christie
  • Eggdar Allen Poe
  • Egg Nog
  • Egg Ryan
  • Eggs Benny
  • Feather Locklear
  • Flappy Bird
  • Flight Schrute
  • Free Bird
  • Godfeather
  • Goldie Hen
  • Gwyneth Poultry
  • Hen Solo
  • Henifer Aniston
  • Henifer Lopez
  • Henneth Paltrow
  • Henrique Egglecias
  • Hilary Fluff
  • Hootie
  • Jaba the Hen
  • Jimmy Talon
  • John HanCock
  • Kanye Nest
  • Liam Hensworth
  • Lindsay Lo-Hen
  • Little Red Riding Hen
  • Lord of the Wings
  • Macguybird
  • Marshmallow
  • Marty McFly
  • Meggatron
  • Meryl Cheep
  • Mother Clucker
  • Nugget
  • Obi-Wan Henobi
  • Peep
  • Pipsqueak
  • Plucky
  • Princess Lay-a
  • Puff Daddy
  • Roo-Paul
  • Sophia LorHen
  • Stephen Squawking
  • Tyrannosaurus Pecks
  • Wing Crosby
  • Wingman
  • Yolkahontas
  • Yolko Ono
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Famous Chicken Names

Did you know that chickens are featured in movies, cartoons, TV shows, books and video games? Even companies have featured our feathered friend in their branding.

That means there are plenty of famous chicken names to choose from. You may recognize some of these well-known characters, or they might be completely new to you.

You could pick a favorite character or simply go with a name that sounds fun and fitting. Whichever one works for you.

Take a look and see if any of the famous chickens below provide you with inspiration in your naming journey.

  • Alan-a-dale – Robin Hood
  • Alfred Chicken – videogame
  • Babs – Chicken Run
  • Booker – Garfield
  • Bunty – Chicken Run
  • Camilla – The Muppets
  • Chickaletta – PAW Patrol
  • Chicken Boo – Animaniacs
  • Chicken Little
  • Clara Cluck – Mickey Mouse
  • Cornelius – Kellogg’s mascot
  • Egghead Jr – Foghorn Leghorn
  • Ernie – Family Guy
  • Foghorn Leghorn – Looney Tunes
  • Fowler – Chicken Run
  • Fowlmouth – Tiny Toon Adventures
  • Ginger – Chicken Run
  • Gyro Gearloose – DuckTales
  • Heihei – Moana
  • Lady Kluck – Robin Hood
  • Miss Prissy – Foghorn Leghorn
  • Panchito Pistoles – The Three Caballeros
  • Rocky – Chicken Run
  • Roy Rooster – Garfield
  • Sheldon – Garfield
  • Spot – 101 Dalmatians
  • Torchic – Pokemon

Final Thoughts

Hopefully you found egg-cellent inspiration reading this guide to chicken names. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist!)

When naming any pet, it’s always a good idea to write down any idea that piques your interest. From there, gradually narrow it down one by one until you find the one that’s right.

And how do you narrow down the list, you might ask?

These tips can help you quickly find the right option from your list of chicken names.

How Do You Pick The Right Name?

Here’s an important question: how do you know if you’ve picked the right name for your chicken?

These tips can help narrow down your search:

  • Is it easy to say? Some names are great on paper but tough to pronounce in everyday life. Before you become set on a name, make sure it rolls off the tongue because after all, you’ll be saying it frequently.
  • Does it fit your chicken? Check to see if the name matches your chicken’s personality and appearance before committing to a name.
  • Say it out loud. Can you imagine calling for your chicken with this name? If not, then it’s not the right choice. Move on and select something more appropriate.
  • And finally, trust your gut. Ask any pet owner: when you find the right name, you’ll know it!

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