Axolotl Names: Ideas by Color, Theme & Personality

Naming your axolotl is part of the fun. Whether you want something cute, clever, or connected to their unique biology, here are over 200 ideas to inspire you.

Names Based on Color

For Leucistic (Pink/White) Axolotls

Luna, Pearl, Ghost, Casper, Blush, Rosie, Cotton, Snowball, Marshmallow, Cloud, Opal, Angel, Ivory, Petal, Blossom

For Melanoid (Black) Axolotls

Shadow, Midnight, Onyx, Obsidian, Noir, Phantom, Eclipse, Coal, Raven, Jet, Void, Panther, Ink, Salem, Stormy

For Golden/Albino Axolotls

Goldie, Sunny, Marigold, Honey, Amber, Buttercup, Nugget, Saffron, Ginger, Topaz, Blondie, Dandelion, Caramel, Citrus

For Wild Type (Dark with Speckles)

Pebble, Mossy, Forest, Speckles, Camo, Olive, Cedar, Hazel, Sage, Fern, Basil, Hunter, Flint

For GFP (Glow-in-the-Dark)

Neon, Glow, Volt, Pixel, Laser, Flash, Nova, Aurora, Radiance, Spark, Beacon

Cute Names

Bubbles, Gummy, Mochi, Boba, Pudding, Jellybean, Sprout, Noodle, Tofu, Bean, Pip, Dot, Button, Pickle, Peaches, Fig, Olive, Maple, Clover, Daisy

Funny Names

Sir Gills-a-Lot, Gill Murray, Lotl Bit Crazy, Axol Rose, Swim Shady, Gill-bert, Tank Sinatra, Salamander-in-Chief, Gills Fargo, Leonardo DiCapri-Sun

Mythology & Culture Names

Xolotl (the Aztec god they are named after), Quetzal, Aztec, Nahuatl, Tonatiuh, Maya, Tlaloc, Poseidon, Neptune, Ariel, Coral, Athena, Loki, Odin, Freya, Phoenix

Food Names

Sushi, Wasabi, Tempura, Mango, Peach, Berry, Churro, Nacho, Taco, Biscuit, Waffle, Pancake, Dumpling, Pretzel, Cookie, S’more, Truffle, Cinnamon

Nature Names

River, Brook, Lake, Coral, Reef, Willow, Rain, Misty, Ocean, Lagoon, Delta, Cascade, Tide, Creek, Ripple

Science Names

Darwin, Curie, Tesla, Newton, Einstein, Helix, Genome, Axon, Neutron, Celsius, Mendel

Pop Culture Names

Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon), Mudkip (Pokemon), Stitch (Lilo & Stitch), Yoshi (Mario), Reptar (Rugrats), Pascal (Tangled), Mushu (Mulan)

Pair Names (For Two Axolotls)

Salt & Pepper, Yin & Yang, Sun & Moon, Bonnie & Clyde, Bubble & Squeak, Mac & Cheese, Thunder & Lightning, Flora & Fauna