Adding a feathered friend to your farm?
Ducks can make a wonderful addition to your family when given the right conditions.
They’re smart, playful, loyal, entertaining, and relatively inexpensive compared to other pets.
Choosing a name is a way to show your pet’s personality and uniqueness, and also forms a connection between you and your furry friend. (Or flock!)
These loveable birds can live up to 15 years so picking a well-suited name is especially important.
We know you’ve got your hands full with a gaggle of ducklings, so we’re here to help you find the best names for your new pet.
Whether you’re looking for cute, quirky, funny, or classic, you’ll find over 400 of our favorite duck names to choose from in our carefully crafted lists.
Brief Overview To Picking A Name
While it may seem obvious to choose a name based on your pet’s gender, the sex of ducklings and mature ducks can be hard to determine.
However, there are many ways to name your pet duck that don’t revolve around gender.
A simple option is to choose a name based on their appearance.
What color is your duck or duckling?
Does it contain any special markings, such as stripes or spots?
Another great way to name your furry friends is by observing their temperament and personality.
Is your duckling sassy? Sleepy? Goofy?
Are you adopting your new pets in a group or pairs?
We’ve covered some of the favorite names for pairs and trios too!
Now with some inspiration, dive into our lists below to find the perfect names for your feathered friends.
Cute Duck Names
Who can resist a sweet name for a little fuzzy duck?
These charming and quirky birds make it easy to choose a “cute” name rather than something more serious or foreboding.
This list contains over 70 lighthearted, fun, and humorous names for your adorable duck.
| Angel | Fluffy | Pookie |
| Bingo | Freckles | Prancer |
| Boo | Ghost | Puff |
| Brownie | Goofy | Pumpkin |
| Butter | Goose | Quackers |
| Cheddar | Gumdrop | Rooster |
| Chicklet | Hershey | Scrappy |
| Chocolate | Honey | Skipper |
| Chowder | Jelly | Skittles |
| Chunky | Jellybean | Smokey |
| Cinnamon | Kiwi | Snickers |
| Coconut | Martini | Snowflake |
| Cookie | Maui | Splash |
| Cupcake | Meatball | Sprinkles |
| Cupid | Mittens | Squirt |
| Dancer | Mocha | Star |
| Darling | Mochi | Sugar |
| Dasher | Munchkin | Sunshine |
| Donut | Nibbles | Sushi |
| Doodle | Noodle | Tater Tot |
| Dorito | Nugget | Tiny |
| Dumpling | Oreo | Twinkie |
| Feathers | Patches | Vanilla |
| Flash | Peaches | Waffles |
| Flipper | Peanut | Wiggles |
| Flounder | Pickles | Zippy |
Cool Duck Names
Looking for something out of the box and contemporary?
If you want to avoid having a lame duck, check out this list for names so cool they might ruffle feathers.
| Aqua | Dorito | Midnight |
| Basil | Dragon | Pikachu |
| Buffy | Drifter | Queso |
| Captain | Flash | Skipper |
| Coach | Flipper | Slick |
| Coolio | Flounder | Twinkie |
| Cricket | Martini | Vixen |
| Denim | Maui | Waffles |
| Domino | Mayhem | Zippy |
Male, Female & Gender Neutral Duck Names
As we mentioned earlier, it’s difficult to determine the sex of your new pet duck or duckling.
However, the breeder or seller can likely determine the sex of the for you, or determine the sex through vocalization or other physical features.
Whether you’re looking for a classic name or something a bit trendier, you’re sure to find a winner in these lists of male, female and gender neutral names.
Male Duck Names
If you want to show your neighbors who is “King of the Pond,” this list is an excellent option to showcase your pet’s toughness and masculinity.
This list contains 90 names inspired from history, nature, films and more.
| Alfred | Diego | Mario |
| Amir | Diesel | Marshall |
| Arthur | Dion | Mason |
| Baxter | Dominic | Maverick |
| Bobby | Drake | Max |
| Bridger | Duke | Maxim |
| Bruce | Dusty | Miller |
| Bruno | Earl | Monty |
| Bubba | Elvis | Norman |
| Buck | Enzo | Oliver |
| Buddy | Fabio | Otis |
| Buster | Ford | Pablo |
| Cade | Franklin | Rambo |
| Caesar | General | Rex |
| Casper | Goliath | Ringo |
| Chevy | Gordo | Rocky |
| Chief | Grayson | Rover |
| Chip | Gunner | Rufus |
| Clay | Hamilton | Sebastian |
| Clifford | Hank | Simba |
| Clyde | Harry | Sully |
| Coleman | Hugo | Tank |
| Colonel | Hunter | Theodore |
| Colt | Jax | Waldo |
| Colton | Jerome | Willie |
| Daniel | Knox | Woody |
| Dawson | Lake | Zeke |
| Dayton | Leon | Zeus |
| Dean | Levi | Ziggy |
| Dexter | Lincoln | Zoro |
Female Duck Names
Naming female ducks is a daunting task with so many sweet and endearing options to choose from.
This list contains 90 names for your girly girl inspired by book characters, flowers, colors, and other beautiful things in the world.
| Alice | Electra | Patricia |
| Amber | Eloise | Pearl |
| Amelia | Flower | Penelope |
| Angelica | Georgia | Penny |
| Annabelle | Gertrude | Phoebe |
| Annie | Gigi | Princess |
| Athena | Goldie | Priscilla |
| Bambi | Harper | Queenie |
| Bella | Hazel | Raven |
| Brooke | Heidi | Rosa |
| Camilla | Holly | Rosie |
| Candy | Iris | Ruby |
| Cece | Ivy | Ruth |
| Charlotte | Jolene | Sandy |
| Clementine | Josie | Sasha |
| Cleo | June | Scarlet |
| Darlene | Kitty | Sheila |
| Delaney | Lilly | Susie |
| Delilah | Lola | Taffy |
| Demi | Louise | Tilly |
| Denise | Lucy | Tina |
| Destiny | Lulu | Tinkerbell |
| Diamond | Luna | Trixie |
| Diana | Madam | Tulip |
| Dixie | Maggie | Tupelo |
| Dolly | Mallory | Violet |
| Dora | May | Virginia |
| Doris | Missy | Weezie |
| Dream | Nessie | Willow |
| Duchess | Nina | Yasmin |
Gender Neutral Names
Unisex and gender-neutral names have become extremely popular in recent years.
These names range from historical surnames to unique and trendy.
With over 70 unisex names to choose from, you might have a hard time picking your favorite.
| Addison | Delta | Oakley |
| Arrow | Devon | Parker |
| Aspen | Dover | Pepper |
| Atlas | Drew | Peyton |
| Avery | Dylan | Pip |
| Bear | Echo | Poppy |
| Bentley | Emerson | Presley |
| Blake | Finley | Quinn |
| Blue | Frankie | Rebel |
| Cameron | Gray | River |
| Carter | Harley | Rylie |
| Channing | Jessie | Sailor |
| Charlie | Jojo | Sam |
| Clover | Jordan | Scout |
| Coco | Kai | Shadow |
| Colby | Kennedy | Shiloh |
| Comet | Lane | Silver |
| Cooper | Lee | Skyler |
| Corey | London | Spencer |
| Crosby | Lucky | Stevie |
| Dakota | Maple | Storm |
| Dallas | Morgan | Sunny |
| Dani | Navy | Tate |
| Darby | Noah | Wren |
Names for Pairs & Trios
Ducks are highly social creatures and are most comfortable when they have another feathered friend.
Experts even recommend keeping at least 2 ducks or ducklings together to keep them from getting lonely or depressed.
If you’re adopting your ducks or ducklings in a pair, trio, or larger group, get creative and use this to your advantage to choose names for the whole group.
Pull ideas for group names from a plethora of things or categories – famous couples, movie characters, superheroes, villains, types of flowers, colors, food, and more.
Whether you want a fun option or something more traditional, we’ve included some of our favorite options for pairs and trios.
Names for Pairs
- Lady & Bug
- Romeo & Juliet
- Donald & Daisy
- Lilo & Stitch
- Thelma & Louise
- Pebbles & Bam Bam
- Shrek & Fiona
- Salt & Pepper
- Daisy & Duke
- Simba & Nala
- Timon & Pumba
- Mulan & Mushu
- Nemo & Dory
- Cosmo & Wanda
- Shaggy & Scooby
- Woody & Buzz
- Barbie & Ken
- Johnny & June
- Dorothy & Toto
- Bonnie & Clyde
- Hip & Hop
- Ben & Jerry
- Milk & Quackers
- Sugar & Spice
- Danny & Sandy
Names for Trios
- Hewey, Dewey & Louie (Disney Ducks)
- Minnie, Mickey & Pluto (Mickey Mouse)
- Peanut, Butter & Jelly (Sandwich)
- Bubbles, Buttercup, Blossom (Powderpuff Girls)
- Shadow, Chance & Sassy (Homeward Bound)
- Snap, Crackle & Pop (Cereal)
- Curly, Larry & Moe (Three Stooges)
- Star, Sun & Moon (Celestial Bodies)
- Pooh, Tigger & Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
- Sugar, Cinnamon & Honey (Baking ingredients)
- Mercedes, Ford & Bentley (Types of Car)
- April, May & June (Months of the Year)
- Jack, Queen & King (Deck of Cards)
- Do, Re & Mi (Musical Notes)
- Ariel, Belle & Jasmine (Disney Princesses)
- Iris, Rose & Lilly (Types of Flower)
- Poppy, Daisy & Petunia (Types of Flower)
- Chocolate, Vanilla & Strawberry (Flavors of Ice Cream)
- Mary, Kate & Ashley (Olsen Twins)
- Gale, Storm & Sunny (Weather Patterns)
- Holly, Noel & Carol (Christmas)
- Diamond, Ruby & Pearl (Precious Stones)
- Willow, Oak & Maple (Types of Trees)
- Whiskey, Brandy & Chardonnay (Types of Alcohol)
- Summer, Spring & Autumn (Seasons)
Famous Duck Names & Punny Duck Names
Looking for a classic or clever option for your cool duck?
One of these names might be a great fit for you!
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Daffy Duck
- James Pond
- Moby Duck
- Duck Norris
- Wolfgang Duck
- Duckleberry Finn
- Quacky Chan
- Quack Sparrow
- Duck Van Dyke
Names Inspired By Appearance & Color
White
- Alpine
- Angel
- Blanco
- Blizzard
- Casper
- Cotton
- Frosty
- Ghost
- Ivory
- Pearl
- Queso
- Snow
- Snowflake
- Sugar
- Vanilla
Yellow
- Amber
- Apricot
- Banana
- Biscuit
- Blondie
- Butter
- Butterscotch
- Cheddar
- Citrus
- Daisy
- Flower
- Goldy
- Honey
- Marigold
- Queso
- Sunshine
Brown
- Brownie
- Caramel
- Chai
- Chocolate
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Cocoa
- Cola
- Hazel
- Hershey
- Java
- Latte
- Maple
- Mocha
- Toffee
- Whiskey
- Woody
Black & Gray
- Ash
- Charcoal (Cole for short)
- Diesel
- Flint
- Inky
- Midnight
- Pepper
- Shadow
- Silver
- Sky
- Slate
- Smokey
- Storm
Names Inspired by Other Colors and Markings
- Aqua
- Blue
- Boots
- Checkers
- Chunky
- Copper
- Fluffy
- Freckles
- Goliath
- Gordo
- Indigo
- Mittens
- Oreo
- Patches
- Penny
- Puff
- Pumpkin
- Skinny
- Socks
- Spot
- Stripes
- Tiny
- Ziggy
