Are you adding a new rooster to your farmyard friends?
Getting a new pet is an exciting (but overwhelming) experience for pet parents.
In addition to learning about their needs and setting up your pet’s habitat, you also have to develop a unique and special name.
The task may seem daunting, which is why we’re here to help!
We’ve drawn inspiration from pop culture, literature, and nature to compile over 530 names for your pet rooster.
Whether you’re looking for masculine, quirky, funny, or cool names, you’re sure to pluck the perfect name for your feathered friend with these lists.
Keep reading for a guide to choosing the perfect rooster name before diving into our carefully crafted lists.
Help Picking A Rooster’s Name
Roosters are beautiful, confident birds and protectors of the flock.
Many farm owners find adding a rooster to a flock of hens adds protection, stability, and structure to the group.
As the alpha, the roosters sit at the top of the pecking order and balance out the hierarchy among the hens.
Additionally, roosters have been known to defend hens and chicks from coyotes, birds of prey, and other predators.
Are you getting a baby chick or a fully grown rooster?
The bird’s age will likely determine how you find the best name.
A tiny baby chick may seem cute and docile at first but will quickly outgrow a name like Fluffy, Honey, or Sugar.
As the bird matures, a rooster’s feathers, coloring, and personality will become more intense and aggressive.
Keep this in mind if you’re naming a male chick!
Roosters live a long time, so be prepared to stick with the name for a while (click our link to learn about their lifespan in our article).
Naming a mature rooster is likely much easier than naming a chick, as you will get a better picture of the bird’s appearance and temperament.
One of the easiest naming methods is to choose a name based on the bird’s physical appearance.
- What color is your rooster?
- Is it larger or smaller than other roosters?
- Does it have any distinct markings or a unique pattern, such as spots or stripes?
Nevertheless, there are many ways to name your pet rooster which don’t revolve around their coloring or appearance.
Another great way to name your furry friends is by observing their temperament and personality.
As the alpha male, most roosters are aggressive and domineering by nature, so we had to include a section of masculine names for your macho man.
However, if a manly name doesn’t suit your feathered friend, think about other unique characteristics of your bird.
- Is your rooster fast?
- Loud?
- Goofy?
- Does your rooster have a unique crow?
Now with some inspiration, pluck through our lists below to find the perfect names for your pet rooster.
Best Rooster Names
Are you looking for a more classic name for your rooster?
This list contains a mix of popular household names as well as some unique naming options.
We’ve even included 17 names beginning with the letter “R” for those of you into alliteration.
| Alfred | Gunner | Randy |
| Amir | Hank | Ranger |
| Amos | Harley | Razzle |
| Arthur | Harry | Rebel |
| Big Red | Hazen | Rex |
| Billy | Hefe | Rifle |
| Birdy | Hickory | Ringo |
| Bobby | Honcho | Rocky |
| Bridger | Hoss | Rogue |
| Bruce | Hugo | Roman |
| Bryson | Hulk | Romeo |
| Buddy | Hunter | Rough |
| Carlos | Javier | Rover |
| Carter | Jax | Rudolph |
| Chester | Jerome | Rufus |
| Chip | Jet | Rusty |
| Clifford | Johnny | Santana |
| Coleman | Kevin | Sargent |
| Colton | King | Scar |
| Dalton | Knight | Scout |
| Davis | Knox | Scrappy |
| Dawson | Lake | Shadow |
| Dayton | Lawrence | Sheriff |
| Deacon | Lenny | Silver |
| Dean | Leon | Simba |
| Denver | Levi | Stanley |
| Dexter | Lucky | Steel |
| Diego | Luigi | Stewart |
| Dion | Luke | Sylvester |
| DJ | Lyle | Trigger |
| Dominic | Mason | Troy |
| Donatello | Maverick | Twinkie |
| Dragon | Miller | Tyson |
| Drake | Monte | Uno |
| Drifter | Nolan | Valentine |
| Dude | Norman | Victor |
| Duke | Nugget | Waldo |
| Dusty | Oliver | Walker |
| Earl | Olympus | Wally |
| Elvis | Oscar | Walter |
| Enzo | Otis | Warner |
| Everett | Ozzy | Warren |
| Fabio | Pablo | Whiskey |
| Feathers | Peanut | Wilbur |
| Felix | Pedro | Wild |
| Ford | Picasso | Willie |
| Franklin | Porky | Wilson |
| General | Prince | Wolfgang |
| Gordo | Puffy Daddy | Woody |
| Grayson | Raffi | Wyatt |
| Grover | Rambo | Zoro |
Funny Rooster Names
Are you looking for something a bit more lighthearted for your new pet?
Maybe a witty or punny option?
Check out these playful, silly names.
- Russell Crow
- Cluck Norris or Chick Norris
- David Beak-Ham
- Chick Jagger
- Roo Paul
- Dr. Pecker
- Mr. Clucky
- Sir Waddles
- Pretty Boy
- Pecks
- Muscles
- Tiny
- Randy Rooster
- Gregory Peck
- Larry Bird
- Big Bird
- Drum Stick
- Robin Hood
- Doodle Doo
- Doodle
- Tater Tot
- Tyrannosaurus Pecks
- The Mad Hatter
Masculine Rooster Names
Maybe you’re looking for a manly name for your pet rooster?
As the defender of the flock, your rooster deserves a name that displays strength, confidence, and force.
With over 90 names to choose from, this list of names has plenty of worthy options for the fiercest bird on the farm.
| Admiral | Duke | Raffi |
| Angus | Falcon | Rambo |
| Apache | Flash | Ranger |
| Archer | Ford | Rebel |
| Arrow | Goliath | Rifle |
| Axe | Gunner | Rocky |
| Bear | Hank | Rogue |
| Blaze | Harley | Rough |
| Boss | Hawk | Sargent |
| Bronco | Hefe | Scar |
| Bruiser | Honcho | Scratch |
| Buck | Hoss | Sheriff |
| Buffalo | Hulk | Simba |
| Bull | Hunter | Slash |
| Bullet | Jet | Slugger |
| Cannon | Killer | Soldier |
| Captain | King | Steel |
| Champ | Knight | Stone |
| Chevy | Legend | Storm |
| Chief | Macho | Tank |
| Cliff | Magnum | Thorn |
| Colonel | Marshall | Thunder |
| Crash | Maverick | Tobacco |
| Danger | Maxim | Trigger |
| Deacon | Mayhem | Troy |
| Dean | Monte | Twister |
| Diablo | Moose | Victor |
| Django | Olympus | Whiskey |
| Dodger | Phoenix | Zeke |
| Dragon | Pilot | Zion |
| Drifter | Pops | Zoro |
Rooster Names Inspired by Famous People and Characters
It is common to name pets, children, and landmarks after famous people and literary characters.
This list of 75 names was inspired by fictional characters, historical leaders, musicians, pop culture icons and popular tv series, and other celebrities.
Pick your favorite from this list or use your favorite celebrities as a muse!
| Abraham | Jackson | Saint |
| Augustus | James Bond | Santana |
| Beckham | Johnny Cash | Scar |
| Beethoven | Jonah | Sebastian |
| Biggie | Kennedy | Sheriff |
| Bowie | Levi | Simba |
| Buzz | Lewis | Snoop |
| Caesar | Lincoln | Stitch |
| Cash | Luigi | Sully |
| Casper | Malcolm | Teddy |
| Clark | Marco | The Mayor |
| Clyde | Mario | Theodore |
| Cupid | Marty or Martin | Top Gun |
| Daniel | Nigel | Troy |
| Dante | Olympus | Tyson |
| Donald | Oscar | Valentine |
| Donatello | Ozzy | Victor |
| Elvis | Pablo | Waldo |
| Fabio | Philip | Warner |
| Ford | Pope | Warren |
| Goliath | Prince | Willie |
| Hamilton | Puffy Daddy | Wolfgang |
| Hank | Rocky | Woody |
| Homer | Romeo | Zeus |
| Hulk | Rudolph | Zoro |
Cool Rooster Names
Are you looking for a cool name for your funky chicken?
If your ideal name is fresh, creative, and unique, check out this list.
With over 100 names to choose from, you’re sure to find a one-of-a-kind name for your feathered friend.
| Astro | Diablo | Ozzy |
| Axe | Diesel | Pablo |
| Bandit | Dingo | Peep |
| Beckham | DJ | Pepper |
| Beethoven | Django | Pikachu |
| Bentley | Domino | Pilot |
| Bolt | Dover | Porky |
| Boss | Dragon | Prince |
| Bowie | Drake | Razzle |
| Brisket | Dude | Ringo |
| Bruiser | Elvis | Roman |
| Bruno | Enzo | Rough |
| Bubba | Fabio | Rover |
| Bucky | Felix | Rudolph |
| Buffy | Flint | Saint |
| Buster | Gordo | Scrappy |
| Buzz | Grover | Sebastian |
| Cade | Gunner | Shade |
| Cannon | Harley | Silver |
| Cardinal | Hazen | Slick |
| Cash | Hefe | Smokey |
| Casper | Honcho | Snickers |
| Chai | Hugo | Snoop |
| Champy | Inky | Sonic |
| Cheeto | Jax | Speedy |
| Chico | King | Spicy |
| Chief | Knight | Stallion |
| Chowder | Knox | Sunny |
| Chunky | Lambchop | Tabasco |
| Clove | Legend | Tank |
| Clyde | Levi | Teddy |
| Colonel | Lucky | Tex |
| Comet | Luigi | Texas Pete |
| Coolio | Marshall | Twinkie |
| Copper | Maverick | Uno |
| Cupid | Meatball | Valentine |
| Dallas | Midnight | Walker |
| Dante | Mister | Wild |
| Dash | Monte | Ziggy |
| Deacon | Nibbles | Zippy |
| Denver | Nugget | Zoro |
Speaking of cool chickens, check out these pictures and information on chickens with crazy feathers.
Names Inspired By Nature
People and pets are frequently named after objects in nature.
Why not use the great outdoors to help name your pet rooster?
This list contains strong, fierce names inspired by nature.
| Bear | Colt | Panther |
| Blaze | Comet | Shade |
| Bronco | Eagle | Shadow |
| Buck | Falcon | Sky |
| Buffalo | Flint | Stone |
| Bull | Hawk | Storm |
| Cardinal | Hickory | Thorn |
| Clay | Lake | Thunder |
| Cliff | Maple | Tobacco |
| Clove | Moose | Twister |
Appearance-Based Rooster Names
Unlike hens, roosters boast a colorful coat of feathers.
Their distinctive plumage can vary in pattern and color based on the breed and other genetic traits, but roosters are most frequently found in shades of white, black, brown, red, orange, and yellow.
We’ve broken these lists down by coloring to make naming your vibrant rooster even easier.
White or Light Gray:
- Blanco
- Casper
- Chowder
- Silver
- Slate
- Stone
- Twinkie
- Mr. Clean
Black or Dark Gray:
- Ash
- Clove
- Diesel
- Espresso
- Inky
- Jet
- Midnight
- Pepper
- Shade
- Shadow
- Smokey
- Steel
- Storm
Brown:
- Brownie
- Carmello
- Chai
- Chocolate
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa
- Hershey
- Hickory
- Latte
- Mocha
- Peanut
- Toffee
- Whiskey
Red, Orange or Yellow:
- Blaze
- Butter
- Cardinal
- Clay
- Copper
- Rudolph
- Rusty
- Sunny
- Tabasco
- Tomato
Other Markings and Physical Characteristics:
- Buffy
- Oreo
- Patches
- Boots
- Scar
- Ziggy
- Chunky
- Feathers
- Spot
