Alligators might look serious with their tough skin and sharp teeth, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a bit of fun when it comes to naming them!
Whether you’re trying to lighten the mood at a wildlife park visit or just entertaining friends and family, coming up with funny names for these reptiles can be a hilarious activity.
From playful puns to names that just sound silly, there’s no limit to creativity. Get ready to explore some amusing names that even the grumpiest gator would smile at if only they could!
Funny Names for Alligators (With Meanings)
1. Gatorade
For the alligator who’s always keeping active and hydrated.
2. Alfredo the Alfre-gator
A nod to those who love Italian cuisine as much as lounging in the swamp.
3. Snappy Dresser
Perfect for the alligator with a sharp sense of style (and teeth).
4. Chompers McSnapperson
A name that celebrates their tendency to snap…a lot.
5. Scales Malingale
For the musically inclined alligator who loves to scale up and down.
6. Swampy McWaddlekins
A delightful mix of waddling through swamps with dignity.
7. Ally Gator
A simple, friendly, next-door neighbour kind of name.
8. Muddy Paws
Because even alligators have cute “paws,” especially after a stroll in the mud.
9. Sir Hiss-a-Lot
An honourable title for the alligator who’s not afraid to voice his opinion.
10. Baskin Robbins
For the gator who loves to bask in the sun, presumably near 31 flavours of swamp.
11. Jawline Jagger
For the alligator with the most enviable jaws and teeth.
12. Bella Swamperella
For the graceful alligator queen of the swamp.
13. Croco D’Leo
Inspired by the Renaissance man himself, for the alligator with diverse talents.
14. Swampy T. Washington
A historical figure with a swampy twist.
15. Tooth Fairy
An ironic name for the creature responsible for more tooth loss than savings.
16. Tail Turner
For the gator whose tail turns heads.
17. Marshmallow
Among the fierce, a name that highlights an alligator’s softer side.
18. Lizzie Bites-a-lot
A playful spin on a famous figure, for the particularly nippy gator.
19. Captain Snap
A rank acknowledging the fast reaction times of an adept predator.
20. Gummy
For the old, toothless alligator who’s more gum than bite.
21. Scale Lock Holmes
For the alligator with a detective-like sharpness and attention to detail.
22. H2Oscar
A name that cleverly highlights an alligator’s aquatic nature.
23. Reptar King
Inspired by cartoon greatness, for the alligator with a commanding presence.
24. Tick-Tock
A nod to the famous alligator from Peter Pan, known for swallowing a clock.
25. Leatherface
Ironically named for their tough skin, reminiscent of a horror movie icon.
26. Slippy Green
For the alligator that’s both slippery and green; simple but effective.
27. Dandy Snap
Dandy for their elegant demeanour, Snap for…well, the obvious.
28. Log-ann
When an alligator so perfectly blends in with the logs, you might just mistake her for one.
29. Cuddles
A name filled with irony for the least cuddly pet one could imagine.
30. Floatsie
For the relaxed alligator who loves a good float on the water’s surface.
Funny Names for Alligators Male
- Swamp King Stanley
- Gator McFinn
- Marshy Martin
- Crocodile
- Chomp Hardy
- Snapper Sinclair
- Wally Gumbo
- Jaws Jeff
- Bitey Bob
- Sly Steve
- Crunch Casey
- Gatorade Gus
- Bubba Brackish
- Murky Mike
- Scaley Sam
- Hunter H2O
- Lurky Luke
- Grinny Greg
- Swamp Scott
- Muddy Max
- Lester Leather
- Funky Frank
- Delta Dan
- Reedy Ricky
- Boggy Ben
- Al E. Gator
- Snatchy Simon
- Dapper Donny
- Reggie Reptile
- Tadpole Ted
Funny Names for Alligators Female
- Daisy Doodles
- Greta Gumbo
- Lilly Lagoon
- Sassy Snaps
- Betty Bites
- Wendy Waddle
- Clara Croc
- Felicity Floats
- Nellie Nile
- Olivia Ooze
- Penny Plunge
- Queenie Quagmire
- Ruby Rippler
- Sally Scales
- Tina Tailspin
- Ursula Underwater
- Vicky Vortex
- Wanda Waterlog
- Xena Marsh
- Yolanda Yawn
- Zara Zigzag
- Annie Algae
- Bonnie Bog
- Coral Chomp
- Daphne Drench
- Ellie Estuary
- Francine Fins
- Gloria Glisten
- Heather Hiss
- Ivy Inlet
Famous Alligator Names
- Sobek
- Lyle
- Ally
- Albert
- Rambo
- Wally
- Brutus
- Gena
- Darwin
- Crocky
- Snappy
- Louis
- Godzilla
- Swampy
- Rex
- Gordon
- Kroc
- Tick-Tock
- Steve
- Casper
- Goliath
- King
- Dundee
- Nero
- Snapjaw
- Crusher
- Chomper
- Hunter
- Gator
- Spartacus
Cartoon Alligator Names
- Louis (The Princess and the Frog)
- Ben Ali Gator (Fantasia)
- Wally Gator
- Brutus and Nero (The Rescuers)
- Ally (Sitting Ducks)
- Croc (Peppa Pig)
- Mr. Vicious (The Penguins of Madagascar)
- Gloria (Zig & Sharko)
- Ferdinand (The Public Domain Review)
- Gateaux (Tales of Friendship with Winnie the Pooh)
- Alli G. Tor (Various Cartoon References)
- Crocky (Sofia the First)
- Sol (Luna Petunia)
- Swampy (Where’s My Water?)
- Snappy the Little Crocodile (children’s song)
- Clocky (American Dragon: Jake Long)
Gatorland Alligator Names
- Chompy
- Marshmallow Jr.
- Blaze
- Sergeant Snapper
- Big Tooth Tony
- Giggles
- Shadow
- Munch
- Bubbles
- Thunder
- Whisper
- King Swamp
- Princess Slither
- Rocky
- Emerald
- Spike
- Daisy Mae
- Captain Crunch
- Bella
- Zippy
- Sunshine
- Gizmo
- Pebbles
- Rascal
- T-Bone
- Luna
- Brutus Jr.
- Pearl
- Jumper
- Swampy Jr.
Disney Alligator Names
- Thaddeus (The Princess and the Frog)
- Croix (Tangled Series)
- Bayou Ben (Mickey Mouse Universe)
- Gabby Gator (Classic Disney Shorts)
- Marsh (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
- Tic Toc (Peter Pan)
- Gusty (The Little Mermaid Series)
- Scales (Disney Fairies)
- Snapster (DuckTales Universe)
- Grin (Adventures of the Gummi Bears)
- Glade (Bambi)
- Biter (Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers)
- Swampson (TailSpin)
- Gumbo (Jungle Cubs)
- Riptide (Moana)
- Croaker (The Emperor’s New Groove)
- Marshy (Darkwing Duck)
- Ripple (The Little Mermaid Series)
- Crag (Gravity Falls)
- Lurk (Timon & Pumbaa)
- Nibble (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)
- Chompers (Goof Troop)
- Snapdragon (Sofia the First)
- Bogart (Fantasia 2000)
- Crocston (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
- Mudslide (Brother Bear)
- Snapper (The Lion Guard)
- Crunch (Jake and the Never Land Pirates)
- Everglades (Planes)
- Marshland Mike (Disney Park Attractions)
Alligator Names in Movies
- Leatherhead (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Gustave (Primeval)
- Mary Kate (Alligator II: The Mutation)
- Vincenzo (Eraser)
- Ramon (Lake Placid vs. Anaconda)
- Fluffy (Crawl)
- Elvis (Lake Placid)
- Stella (Archie’s Weird Mysteries)
- Bruno (The Alligator People)
- Caesar (The Great Alligator River)
- Lola (Rogue)
- Maximus (The Wild)
- Rex (Jurassic Park series)
- Samson (After Earth)
- Gordon (Zehirila Jungle)
- Croco (Fantasy Island)
- Brutus (The Freshwater)
- Gena (Cheburashka)
- Alabaster (The Animal)
- Horatio (How High 2)
- Vern (Over the Hedge)
- Swampy (Swamp Thing)
- Nile (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol)
- Crusher (The Simpsons Movie)
- Gwendolyn (Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket)
- Archimedes (The Yearling)
- Tick-Tock (Hook)
- Salty (Father Hood)
- Ally (Zoombies)
- Greg (The Ugly Dachshund)
Nickname for Alligator
- Gator Grin
- Snapster
- Marsh Muncher
- Tail Twister
- Chompy Champ
- Scaley Sid
- Bitey McTeeth
- River Rogue
- Swamp Surfer
- Croco Crunch
- Sneaky Pete
- Glimmer Scale
- Big Jaw
- Muddy Buddy
- Hiss Boss
- Shadow Slink
- Basker
- Sunbather Sam
- Ripple Runner
- Marsh Marauder
- Bog Bouncer
- Glide Master
- Stealth Snapper
- Swamp Sage
- Water Walker
- Lilypad Leader
- Everglades Explorer
- Ripjaw
- Delta Diver
- Green Gazer
Baby Alligator Name
- Squirt
- Puddle
- Pebble
- Bitty
- Munchkin
- Sprout
- Splash
- Bubbles
- Giggles
- Wiggles
- Tadpole
- Dinky
- Snappy Jr.
- Little Snap
- Jumper Jr.
- Tiny Tooth
- Nibbles
- Lil’ Chomp
- Mini Marsh
- Ripple Jr.
- Squiggle
- Bubblegum
- Snuggle Gator
- Snaplet
- Marshmallow
- Dewdrop
- Gumdrop
- Pixie
- Lilypad
- Sparky
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