300+ Bunny Names (Cute, Funny, and Classic Ideas for Your Pet Rabbit)

So you’ve just brought home the fluffiest little ball of joy with twitching whiskers and adorable floppy ears – but what do you call this precious creature? Trust me, I’ve been there.

When I brought home my first bunny eight years ago, I spent three days calling her “Little One” because I just couldn’t decide on the perfect name. Then one morning, I found her happily munching on my oregano plant after somehow escaping into my spice garden. “Pepper” just clicked, and she’s been responding to it ever since.

Here’s the thing about bunny names – they’re way more important than you might think. Your little hopper will actually learn and respond to their name within just 2-3 weeks, so this isn’t just about what sounds cute (though that definitely matters too!).

With pet rabbit ownership jumping by 23% since 2020 and rabbit Instagram accounts growing by 45%, finding that perfect name has never been more exciting.

I’ve spent years volunteering at our local rabbit rescue here in Portland, and I’ve seen thousands of bunnies find their forever homes. Through all those adorable meet-and-greets, I’ve collected the most beloved bunny names that make both pets and their families absolutely happy.

Let me share 300+ of my favorites with you!

Classic Bunny Names That Never Go Out of Style

Some names just have that timeless charm that works for any bunny, any time. These classics have been making rabbit families smile for generations:

• Snowball – Perfect for white bunnies, sweet and simple
• Cottontail – Classic rabbit reference that never gets old
• Thumper – From Bambi, ideal for energetic hoppers
• Bugs – After the famous cartoon rabbit
• Honey – Sweet and golden, like your bunny’s personality
• Pebbles – Cute for small or gray bunnies
• Dusty – Great for earth-toned rabbits
• Shadow – Perfect for dark-colored companions
• Angel – For the sweetest, most gentle bunnies
• Buddy – Simple, friendly, and always appropriate
• Charlie – Classic name that works for any gender
• Daisy – Fresh and cheerful, like spring mornings
• Max – Strong and confident for bold bunnies
• Rosie – Sweet and rosy-cheeked charm
• Sam – Short, simple, and easy to call out
• Bella – Beautiful in Italian, perfect for pretty bunnies
• Jack – Classic and strong
• Lily – Pure and elegant
• Oscar – Distinguished and memorable
• Ruby – Precious and sparkling
• Toby – Friendly and approachable
• Molly – Sweet and traditional
• Zeus – For bunnies with big personalities
• Grace – Elegant and refined
• Bruno – Strong and dependable

Food-Inspired Names for Your Sweet Bunny

Picture this: your bunny is so adorable, you could just eat them up! These food names capture that sweetness perfectly:

• Cinnamon – Warm and cozy, ideal for brown rabbits
• Mocha – Rich coffee color for darker bunnies
• Peanut – Perfect for small, tan-colored rabbits
• Cookie – Sweet treat name for sweet bunnies
• Muffin – Soft and cuddly, just like baked goods
• Caramel – Golden and sweet
• Cocoa – Rich chocolate brown
• Vanilla – Creamy white and sweet
• Pepper – Like my girl! Great for spunky personalities
• Ginger – Perfect for red or orange-toned bunnies
• Basil – Fresh herb name for garden lovers
• Sage – Wise and herbal
• Mint – Fresh and cool
• Berry – Sweet and small
• Peaches – Soft and fuzzy, just like your bunny
• Biscuit – Warm and comforting
• Pancake – Flat and fluffy personality
• Waffles – Sweet breakfast vibes
• Pickles – For quirky, sour-sweet personalities
• Jellybean – Small and colorful
• Marshmallow – Soft and white
• Cupcake – Sweet and special
• Pretzel – Twisted and fun
• Nacho – Cheesy and fun-loving
• Taco – Spicy and full of personality

Nature-Inspired Bunny Names

Rabbits are natural garden dwellers, so these nature names feel perfectly at home:

• Clover – Lucky and fresh, perfect for garden-loving bunnies
• Willow – Graceful and flowing
• River – Calm and peaceful
• Forest – Deep and mysterious
• Meadow – Open and free-spirited
• Storm – For dramatic, energetic personalities
• Rain – Gentle and refreshing
• Sunshine – Bright and cheerful
• Moon – Mysterious and beautiful
• Star – Special and shining
• Petal – Delicate and pretty
• Thorn – For bunnies with attitude
• Ivy – Climbing and adventurous
• Fern – Green and fresh
• Aspen – Strong and tall
• Cedar – Earthy and grounded
• Hazel – Nutty and brown
• Iris – Colorful and bright
• Jasmine – Sweet and fragrant
• Lavender – Calming purple vibes
• Poppy – Bright red energy
• Rose – Classic beauty
• Sunny – Always brightening your day
• Autumn – Warm fall colors
• Winter – Cool and crisp

Cute and Quirky Modern Names

These trendy names capture that modern bunny personality we all love:

• Pixel – Tech-savvy and unique for the digital age bunny
• Luna – Mystical moon child vibes
• Nova – Bright star energy
• Ziggy – Fun and energetic
• Echo – Mysterious and cool
• Indie – Independent and artistic
• Sage – Wise beyond their ears
• Phoenix – Rising and majestic
• Atlas – Strong world-traveler vibes
• Onyx – Dark and precious
• Zara – Modern and sleek
• Kai – Ocean-inspired coolness
• Raven – Dark and mysterious
• Orion – Stellar hunter energy
• Ember – Glowing and warm
• Neo – Matrix-cool and modern
• Zoe – Full of life
• Ace – Top of their game
• Finn – Adventure-ready
• Koda – Strong and friendly
• Mira – Wonderful and amazing
• Nico – Victory bringer
• Quinn – Smart and unisex
• Remy – Artistic and creative
• Sage – Naturally wise

Color-Based Names for Every Bunny Shade

Your bunny’s beautiful coat color can be the perfect naming inspiration:

For White Bunnies:

• Copper – Rich and warm for reddish-brown rabbits
• Frost – Cool and crystalline
• Pearl – Precious and lustrous
• Crystal – Clear and sparkling
• Ivory – Elegant cream tones

For Black Bunnies:

• Midnight – Dark and mysterious
• Coal – Deep black energy
• Jet – Sleek and fast
• Raven – Intelligent and dark
• Obsidian – Volcanic glass beauty

For Brown Bunnies:

• Chestnut – Rich brown warmth
• Mahogany – Deep wood tones
• Rusty – Reddish-brown charm
• Amber – Golden brown glow
• Sienna – Earthy art vibes

For Gray Bunnies:

• Sterling – Precious silver quality
• Ash – Soft gray tones
• Slate – Strong stone vibes
• Misty – Soft gray cloud
• Pewter – Metallic gray shine

For Mixed Colors:

• Patches – Perfect for multi-colored coats
• Marble – Swirled beauty
• Speckle – Dotted cuteness
• Calico – Multi-colored charm
• Mosaic – Artistic color blend

Famous Bunny Names from Pop Culture

These recognizable names bring a touch of fame to your furry friend:

• Roger – From Who Framed Roger Rabbit, classic and recognizable
• Bugs – The most famous rabbit of all time
• Lola – Bugs Bunny’s leading lady
• Thumper – Bambi’s adorable friend
• White Rabbit – Alice in Wonderland’s timekeeper
• Harvey – The invisible rabbit from the classic film
• Energizer – The battery bunny that keeps going
• Brer – From Uncle Remus stories
• Oswald – Disney’s first rabbit character
• Miffy – Dutch children’s book star
• Peter – Beatrix Potter’s mischievous rabbit
• Flopsy – One of Peter’s sisters
• Mopsy – Another Potter rabbit
• Cottontail – The well-behaved sister
• Max – From Max & Ruby children’s books
• Ruby – Max’s big sister
• Judy – Officer Hopps from Zootopia
• Nick – Her fox partner (cute for pairs!)
• Easter – The holiday bunny
• Velveteen – The classic toy rabbit
• Rabbit – Winnie the Pooh’s anxious friend
• Buster – Arthur’s little sister
• Bianca – From The Rescuers
• Bernard – Her partner
• Pepé – The romantic skunk (cute contrast!)

Elegant and Sophisticated Names

For bunnies with refined tastes and dignified personalities:

• Duchess – Regal and refined for a distinguished bunny
• Duke – Noble male counterpart
• Princess – Royal treatment deserved
• Prince – Heir to the hutch
• Lady – Proper and polite
• Lord – Distinguished gentleman
• Countess – European nobility vibes
• Baron – Landed gentry status
• Victoria – Queen-like majesty
• Alexander – Great conqueror energy
• Isabella – Spanish royal elegance
• Sebastian – Classical sophistication
• Anastasia – Russian princess charm
• Maximilian – Grand and impressive
• Genevieve – French elegance
• Theodore – Gift from God
• Penelope – Greek mythology grace
• Reginald – Kingly presence
• Vivienne – Lively sophistication
• Augustus – Majestic and grand
• Cordelia – Shakespearean beauty
• Fitzgerald – Literary greatness
• Gwendolyn – Welsh elegance
• Montgomery – Distinguished surname style
• Seraphina – Angelic sophistication

Funny and Playful Names

Sometimes you just need a name that makes everyone smile:

• Binky – Named after the bunny jump, pure joy in a name
• Hopscotch – Playful jumping game
• Bounce – Always on the move
• Wiggle – Can’t sit still
• Giggles – Brings joy to everyone
• Tickles – Soft and funny
• Nibbles – Always munching something
• Snuggles – Professional cuddler
• Wiggly – Constantly in motion
• Fuzzy – Soft texture humor
• Squeaky – Makes cute sounds
• Bumper – Runs into things adorably
• Scamper – Quick little movements
• Tumble – Rolls around playfully
• Wigglebutt – Self-explanatory cuteness
• Professor – Seriously smart bunny
• Sir Hops-a-Lot – Formal hopping title
• Captain – Leader of the hutch
• Sherlock – Mystery-solving bunny
• Einstein – Genius-level intelligence
• Houdini – Escape artist extraordinaire
• Speedy – Faster than expected
• Rocket – Zooms around everywhere
• Zippy – Quick and energetic
• Turbo – High-speed personality

International Bunny Names

Bringing global charm to your bunny’s identity:

• Usagi – Japanese for rabbit, authentic and meaningful
• Conejo – Spanish for rabbit
• Lapin – French rabbit charm
• Hase – German rabbit word
• Krolik – Russian rabbit term
• Coelho – Portuguese rabbit name
• Kanin – Norwegian rabbit
• Tavşan – Turkish for rabbit
• Giuseppe – Italian charm
• François – French sophistication
• Hans – German friendliness
• Pablo – Spanish artistic vibes
• Ivan – Russian strength
• Akira – Japanese bright light
• Hiroshi – Japanese generous spirit
• Carmen – Spanish song-like
• Lucia – Italian light bringer
• Margot – French pearl
• Klaus – German victory
• Rosa – Spanish rose
• Marco – Italian traveler
• Diego – Spanish supplanter
• Yuki – Japanese snow
• Sakura – Japanese cherry blossom
• Mikhail – Russian God-like

Seasonal and Holiday-Inspired Names

Perfect for bunnies born during special times of year:

• Easter – Classic spring connection to bunny traditions
• Spring – Season of new beginnings
• Summer – Warm and bright
• Autumn – Cozy fall vibes
• Winter – Cool and crisp
• Holly – Christmas greenery
• Ivy – Holiday decoration
• Joy – Christmas feeling
• Angel – Holiday spirit
• Star – Christmas tree topper
• Candy – Halloween treats
• Pumpkin – Orange Halloween charm
• Clover – St. Patrick’s luck
• Valentine – Love day special
• Cupid – Arrow of love
• Sparkle – New Year’s celebration
• Firework – Fourth of July energy
• Freedom – Independence spirit
• Patriot – All-American bunny
• Harvest – Fall abundance
• Frost – Winter morning beauty
• Snowflake – Unique winter crystal
• Blizzard – Winter storm energy
• Sunshine – Summer warmth
• Rainbow – After spring storms

Perfect Names for Male Bunnies

Strong, playful names that suit male rabbit personalities:

• Rusty – Reddish-brown charm with rugged appeal
• Scout – Adventurous explorer spirit
• Bandit – Mischievous personality
• Hunter – Natural instinct energy
• Ranger – Outdoor adventure vibes
• Tucker – Hearty, food-loving personality
• Buster – Strong and playful
• Diesel – Powerful engine energy
• Maverick – Independent spirit
• Ranger – Protector personality
• Rocket – Fast-moving energy
• Storm – Powerful weather force
• Thunder – Loud and impressive
• Blaze – Fiery personality
• Dash – Quick movement
• Flash – Lightning speed
• Bolt – Electric energy
• Chief – Leader of the pack
• King – Ruler of the hutch
• Boss – In charge personality
• Champ – Winner attitude
• Hero – Brave and strong
• Rebel – Rule-breaking spirit
• Outlaw – Wild personality
• Cowboy – Western charm

Sweet Names for Female Bunnies

Elegant, charming names perfect for girl bunnies:

• Buttercup – Sweet yellow flower charm
• Sweetpea – Delicate and precious
• Honeybee – Busy and sweet
• Cupcake – Sweet treat personality
• Strawberry – Red and sweet
• Cherry – Small and sweet
• Peach – Soft and fuzzy
• Apricot – Golden sweetness
• Blossom – Spring flower beauty
• Petal – Delicate flower part
• Dewdrop – Morning freshness
• Butterfly – Beautiful and delicate
• Sparkle – Shimmering personality
• Twinkle – Star-like charm
• Shimmer – Gentle light reflection
• Glitter – Sparkly personality
• Precious – Valuable and loved
• Treasure – Valuable find
• Jewel – Precious stone beauty
• Diamond – Brilliant and clear
• Crystal – Pure and transparent
• Pearl – Ocean treasure
• Opal – Colorful gem
• Sapphire – Blue precious stone
• Emerald – Green gem beauty

Names That Grow With Your Bunny

Here’s something I’ve learned from years of rabbit rescue work: baby rabbits are called kits, not bunnies (though we all love using “bunny” anyway!). These names work beautifully whether your rabbit is a tiny kit or a full-grown adult:

• Journey – Life’s adventure together
• Story – Every day writes a new chapter
• Dream – Big aspirations
• Hope – Optimistic outlook
• Faith – Trust and belief
• Courage – Brave spirit
• Spirit – Lively essence
• Harmony – Peaceful coexistence
• Melody – Musical life soundtrack
• Rhythm – Life’s natural beat
• Dance – Joyful movement
• Song – Happy expression
• Poem – Beautiful life verse
• Artist – Creative spirit
• Painter – Colorful personality
• Musician – Rhythmic soul
• Writer – Story creator
• Reader – Knowledge seeker
• Explorer – Adventure finder
• Dreamer – Big imagination
• Thinker – Contemplative nature
• Philosopher – Deep thoughts
• Scientist – Curious investigator
• Teacher – Wisdom sharer
• Student – Always learning

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Bunny Name

After helping hundreds of families name their new rabbit friends, here’s what I’ve learned works best:

Watch their personality first. Spend a few days observing how your bunny moves, plays, and interacts. A calm, gentle rabbit might suit “Whisper” while an energetic hopper could be “Rocket.”

Say it out loud multiple times. You’ll be calling this name thousands of times over your bunny’s 8-12 year lifespan. Make sure it rolls off your tongue easily and doesn’t sound awkward when you’re calling them for dinner.

Test it for a few days. Don’t feel pressured to decide immediately. Try calling your bunny different names and see which one feels natural. Trust me, you’ll know when you find “the one.”

Think about nickname potential. “Alexander” might become “Alex” or “Xander” in daily use. “Isabella” could turn into “Bella” or “Izzy.” Make sure you like both the formal name and its likely nicknames.

Consider your family’s style. If you’re formal people, “Sir Reginald” might fit perfectly. If you’re more casual, “Buddy” could be ideal. The name should feel authentic to your family’s personality.

Remember the vet visits. You’ll be saying this name at veterinary appointments, so make sure you’re comfortable announcing it in public settings.

Finding Your Bunny’s Perfect Match

The truth is, there’s no wrong choice when you’re naming your bunny with love. I’ve seen rabbits thrive with names as simple as “Bob” and as elaborate as “Princess Buttercup von Fluffington the Third.” What matters most is that the name feels right to you and your family.

Some of my favorite rescue stories involve bunnies who came in with one name and left with something completely different that just clicked with their new family. That’s the magic of the right name – it creates an instant bond and starts building those precious memories you’ll treasure forever.

The binky – that adorable jump of pure joy that rabbits do when they’re happy – happens more often when bunnies feel secure and loved in their homes. A name chosen with care and spoken with affection is just one more way to help your furry friend feel like they truly belong.

What name made your heart skip a beat? Whether you choose something classic like Snowball, quirky like Professor Wigglebutt, or elegant like Duchess, your bunny is going to love having a name that came from your heart. After all, the best bunny names aren’t just words – they’re the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Now go give that adorable little hopper of yours some extra pets and start practicing their new name. Something tells me they’re going to love it just as much as you do!