Ducks are delightful creatures with their own unique personalities, and one of the joys of keeping ducks as pets or in your backyard is the opportunity to give them a special name.
Whether you’re looking for a cute and cuddly moniker for these social birds or a funny and playful name to make you laugh, there are endless possibilities for duck names.
Naming your pet duck can be a fun process, as you can opt for cute, humorous, or traditional names. Some popular names for pet ducks include: Daisy, Donald, Daffy, Quackers, Waddles, Puddles, Jemima (like the character from Beatrix Potter’s book), Drake, Bill, and Ducky. Themed names based on the duck’s appearance or personality, such as Sunny for a yellow duck or Pippin for a curious duck, are also popular.
Adorable & Cute Duck Names
When it comes to naming your duck, there’s nothing quite as sweet and adorable as a cute name. Whether you’re looking for a classic name or something a little more unique, there are plenty of options. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Bill
- Blue
- Bubbles
- Chick
- Daffy
- Daisy duck
- Dewey
- Downy
- Duck
- Duckie
- Feathers
- Fluffy
- Fuzzy
- Gabby
- Jelly Bean
- Louie
- Mallard
- Muscovy
- Nibbles
- Nine
- Paddles
- Pekin
- Pepper
- Pesto
- Pickles
- Pipsqueak
- Puddles
- Quackity
- Suds
- Teal
- Waddles
- Webfoot
- Wiggles
- Wood
- Yellow
Duck names inspired by famous films:
- Quacky Balboa (Rocky)
- Duck Vader (Star Wars)
- Feather Locklear (Melrose Place)
- Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones series)
- Paddlington (Paddington)
- Bill Murray (Ghostbusters)
- Harry Peeper (Harry Potter)
- Duck Norris (Walker, Texas Ranger)
- Mallard Monroe (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)
- Quack Nicholson (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest)
- Feather O’Hara (Gone with the Wind)
- Jemima Puddle-Duck (The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck)
- Ducky Balboa (Rocky)
- Howard the Duck (Howard the Duck)
- Daffy (Looney Tunes)
- Quackie Chan (Rush Hour)
- Bill Smith (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
- Duck Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain)
- Flapperjack (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Waddle Smith (Men in Black)
- Ducky Downey Jr. (Iron Man)
- Quack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Mallard-e (Wall-e)
- Feathers McGraw (Wallace and Gromit)
- Drake Bell (Drake & Josh)
Duck names inspired by the Harry Potter series
- Harry Paddler
- Duckledore (Albus Dumbledore)
- Quackgrid (Hagrid)
- Hermione Grainer
- Ron Beaksley (Ron Weasley)
- Mallardfoy (Draco Malfoy)
- Dumblequack (Dumbledore)
- Sirius Quack (Sirius Black)
- Quack Hermione (Hermione Granger)
- Beaktrix Lestrange (Bellatrix Lestrange)
- Duckgo Malfoy (Draco Malfoy)
- Ginny Waddle (Ginny Weasley)
- Luna Lovequack (Luna Lovegood)
- Neville Longquack (Neville Longbottom)
- Hedquig (Hedwig)
- Severus Snapquack (Severus Snape)
- Paddlemore Lockhart (Gilderoy Lockhart)
- Molly Weasquack (Molly Weasley)
- Quackius Black (Sirius Black)
- Ducky Diggory (Cedric Diggory)
- Quillius Quirrell (Quirinus Quirrell)
- Buckquack (Buckbeak)
- Nymphadora Quacks (Nymphadora Tonks)
- Ducky Lupin (Remus Lupin)
- Fleur Delaquack (Fleur Delacour)
Nerdy Duck Names
Here are some fun duck names inspired by different aspects of nerd culture, including science, math, technology, and popular sci-fi and fantasy series:
- Quackal Sagan (Carl Sagan)
- Albert Eggstein (Albert Einstein)
- Beakcasso (Pablo Picasso)
- Sir Isaac Puddle (Sir Isaac Newton)
- Quackimedes (Archimedes)
- Ada Lovequack (Ada Lovelace)
- Bill Quacks (Bill Gates)
- Stephen Squawking (Stephen Hawking)
- J.R.R. Puddlin (J.R.R. Tolkien)
- Feather McFly (Marty McFly from “Back to the Future”)
- Darth Waddler (Darth Vader from “Star Wars”)
- Quack Spock (Spock from “Star Trek”)
- Puddle Prime (Optimus Prime from “Transformers”)
- Quackneto (Magneto from “X-Men”)
- Quacktor Who (Doctor Who)
- Duckter Strange (Doctor Strange from “Marvel Comics”)
- Thor Quackson (Thor Odinson from “Marvel Comics”)
- Iron Mallard (Iron Man from “Marvel Comics”)
- Legolass (Legolas from “Lord of the Rings”)
- Waddle-5 (Wall-E from “Wall-E”)
- Ducktor Octopus (Doctor Octopus from “Spider-Man”)
- Duck Brown (Doc Brown from “Back to the Future”)
- Jean-Luc Puddle (Jean-Luc Picard from “Star Trek”)
- Yoduck (Yoda from “Star Wars”)
- Obi-Wan Kenobird (Obi-Wan Kenobi from “Star Wars”).
Duck names for science nerds
- Quackal Sagan (Carl Sagan)
- Albert Eggstein (Albert Einstein)
- Sir Isaac Puddle (Sir Isaac Newton)
- Marie Quacky (Marie Curie)
- Nikola Quacksa (Nikola Tesla)
- Thomas Quackison (Thomas Edison)
- Charles Darwing (Charles Darwin)
- Beakman’s World (After the science TV show “Beakman’s World”)
- Jane Quackall (Jane Goodall)
- Stephen Squawking (Stephen Hawking)
- Ada Lovequack (Ada Lovelace)
- Galileo Galileak (Galileo Galilei)
- Max Quack (Max Planck)
- Richard Fowlman (Richard Feynman)
- Niels Bohrduck (Niels Bohr)
- Erwin Shroedingduck (Erwin Schroedinger)
- Quark (Elementary particle in physics)
- Photon (Quantum of light)
- Neutron (Subatomic particle)
- Duckoxyribonucleic Acid (Deoxyribonucleic Acid – DNA)
- Mitosis (Cell division process)
- Hydroquack (Hydrogen – the first element on the periodic table)
- Duckton (Inspired by Proton)
- Quantum Quacker (Inspired by Quantum Physics)
- Higgs Bosduck (Higgs Boson particle).
Funny Duck Names
We know how difficult it can be to come up with interesting monikers for our beloved animals, so we’ve gone above and beyond collecting some of the funniest duck names out there including duck pun names.
- Aflac
- Al Quackcino
- Ben Affquack
- Benedict
- Big Quack
- Bill
- Bubbles
- Cheese and Quackers
- Chicken
- Chip
- Christie Beakley
- Clarabelle
- Cleoquacktra
- Cocktail
- Confit
- Dale
- Dewey
- Drake
- Duck Norris
- Duckbeak
- Duckleberry Fin
- Duckleberry Finn
- Ducktape
- Duckthorn
- Duckwheat
- Echo
- Eggbert
- Eggs Benedict
- Eggspresso
- Feather Locklear
- Firequacker
- Flamingo
- Flapper
- Foie Gras
- Fowl Play
- Fowlball
- Fowlmouth
- Goose
- Gus
- Horace
- Hot Wings
- Huey
- Hugh Quackman
- Iggy
- James Pond
- Jaq
- Jimmy Fowlon
- Kim Karquackian
- La Toya Quackson
- Lady QuaQua
- Lame Duck
- Leonardo DiQuackrio
- Lord of the Beaks
- Louie
- Lucky Duck
- Lucky Ducky
- Lucy Goosey
- Magoo
- Mallory
- Michael Quackson
- Milk and Quackers
- Moby Duck
- Mother Ducker
- Muddlefoot
- Nut Quacker
- Peker
- Pete
- Pillow
- Plucker
- Pluto
- Pogo
- Pond, James Pond
- Quack Attack
- Quack be Nimble, Quack be Quick
- Quack Black
- Quack Efron
- Quack Nicholson
- Quack Quack
- Quack Sparrow
- Quackajack
- Quacker
- Quacker Jack
- Quackerjack
- Quackers
- Quackhead
- Quackie Brown
- Quackie Chan
- Quackling
- Quackmire
- Quackpot
- Quackula
- Quackup
- Quill
- Reece Featherspoon
- Ritz (Quacker)
- Robert Duckney Jr.
- Rubber Ducky
- Ryan Gooseling
- Samuel L Quackson
- Seducktive
- Shell Gibson
- Sir Quacks A Lot
- Sir Quacksly lV
- Sirius Quack
- Sitting Duck
- Swashduckler
- Sylquackster Stallone
- Tailslide
- Tilly
- Turducken
- Waddles
- Webster
- Wing Diesel
- Wisequacker
- Wolfgang Duck
Famous Duck Names
When it comes to naming our feathered friends, many of us look to pop culture for inspiration. From children’s books to movies to television shows, there are plenty of famous ducks whose names have become household favorites.
In this section, we’ve gathered some of the most well-known duck names in literature, film, and television including cartoon duck names. Whether you’re a fan of classic characters like Donald Duck and Daffy Duck, or more recent hits like Puddles and Howard, you’ll find a duck name to suit your feathered friend.
- Babe
- Becky (even though technically she’s a loon, not a duck)
- Bentina Beakley
- Count Duckula
- Daffy
- Daffy Duck
- Daisy
- Daisy Duck
- Danger Mouse
- Daphne
- Daphne Duck
- Darkwing Duck
- Della Duck
- Dewey
- Disney
- Donald
- Donald Duck
- Drake Mallard
- Duck Dodger
- Ducktales
- Duckworth the Butler
- Fenton Crackshell
- Ferdinand
- Finding Dory
- Gizmoduck
- Gosalyn Mallard
- Howard
- Howard the Duck
- Huey
- Jemima Puddle-duck
- Launchpad McQuack
- Looney Tunes
- Louie
- Ludwig Von Drake
- Ming-Ming Duckling
- Mrs. Featherby
- Negaduck
- Pato
- Plucky Duck
- Pocoyo
- Professor Waddlemeyer
- Scrooge McDuck
- The Tales of Beatrix Potter
- Tiny Toon Adventures
- Webbigail Vanderquack
- Wonder Pets
Cool Duck Names
Ducks deserves an awesome name, so we strive to provide interesting, creative ideas that will make your feathery friend stand out from the crowd. Here are some cool ideas for duck names:
- Alpha
- Apollo
- Archer
- Babe
- Bandit
- Bean
- Bert
- Blade
- Bob
- Bolt
- Boss
- Bottoms Up
- Bro
- Bruiser
- Brute
- Bubba
- Buddy
- Cheers
- Chickira
- Chief
- Cobra
- Coconut
- Daddy-O
- Dandy
- Darth
- Dipstick
- Diva
- Dude
- Dudette
- Emma
- Enigma
- Fang
- Feather Locklear
- Ferrari
- Flame
- Flash
- Fling
- Fuel
- Gangster
- Ghost
- Gnasher
- Groot
- Groover
- Gucci
- Hagrid
- Hammer
- Hash
- Hulk
- Jet
- Joey
- King
- Kong
- Lightning
- Ma’am
- Maverick
- Mayor
- Menace
- Mister
- Motor
- Muckety-Muck
- Ninja
- Odin
- Peck
- Pillow
- Piston
- Polo
- Posh
- Primo
- Racer
- Rad
- Rex
- Rodeo
- Shank
- Shutter
- Sir
- Slay
- Solo
- Spike
- Thor
- Thunder
- Titan
- Ursula
- Viking
- Zeus
- Ziggy
- Zoom
- Zushi
Male Duck Names
With their incredible species diversity, it’s no surprise that there is an equally diverse range of names for male ducks. We made a list of good duck names given to male ducks, from the traditional “Quack” to the more exotic “Swan.”
- Ace
- Admiral
- Alfred
- Alphonso
- Bailey
- Baxter
- Bellamy
- Ben
- Bernard
- Bob
- Brady
- Bruno
- Bubba
- Buddy
- Budweiser
- Cadet
- Caesar
- Captain
- Champ
- Charlemagne
- Charlie
- Chip
- Clarabelle
- Coco
- Coke
- Colonel
- Copper
- Daffy
- Dale
- Dewey
- Diesel
- Dillard
- Donald
- Dudley
- Duncan
- Emmett
- Finn
- Frankie
- Franklin
- Frazier
- Gary
- George
- Goofy
- Gordo
- Grey
- Gus
- Hedge
- Henri
- Horace
- Hubert
- Huey
- Hunter
- Jack
- Jake
- Jaq
- Jerry
- Joey
- Kennedy
- Loki
- Louie
- Lucky
- Magoo
- Manny
- Marley
- Maverick
- Mickey
- Mikey
- Moe
- Monty
- Mr Swan
- Ollie
- Otis
- Perla
- Peso
- Pete
- Pluto
- Quack
- Raptor
- Ray
- Riley
- Rocky
- Runner
- Rupert
- Sammy
- Saxon
- Scotch
- Scrooge
- Sparky
- Spike
- Tony
- Vernon
- Vlad
- Waddles
- Xerxes
- Ziggy
Female Duck Names
Names for female ducks should capture their unique personality and spirit. The choices are endless, from classic and traditional girl ducks’ names like Daisy and Henrietta to modern and unique options like Willow and Luna.
We made a list of most popular and interesting female duck names. Whether you’re a fan of timeless favorites or searching for something more contemporary, you can find the perfect name for your feathered friend.
- Angel
- Beatrice
- Becky
- Bella
- Charlotte
- Chip
- Clarabelle
- Cleopatra
- Daffy
- Daisy
- Dale
- Dewey
- Dixie
- Doll
- Doris
- Dory
- Duchess
- Fiona
- Fleur
- Flower
- Gabby
- Gal Pal
- Genevieve
- Gracie
- Gretchen
- Gus
- Harper
- Hazel
- Holly
- Jade
- Jaq
- Jasmine
- Lacey
- Lilac
- Lily
- Lola
- Louie
- Lucy
- Magoo
- Marigold
- Mary Kate
- Mickey
- Millie
- Minnie
- Molly
- Niagra
- Nibbles
- Nina
- Ollie
- Opal
- Pansy
- Peach
- Penny
- Perla
- Pickles
- Precious
- Queen
- Raisin
- Rhonda
- Riesling
- River
- Sadie
- Sandie
- Selena
- Tinker Bell
- Topaz
- Tulip
- Tutu
- Una
- Willow
- Yolanda
- Zoey
Baby Duck Names
The naming process of a baby duck can be a fun and exciting task, but it can also be a bit overwhelming with so cute names to choose from.
Whether you are a duck owner or just a fan of these adorable birds, finding the perfect name for cute animals such as baby ducks is a special moment.
To help you get started, we have compiled a list of creative and unique baby duck names sure to spark some inspiration. From classic and traditional names to more modern and quirky options, you will surely find the perfect fit for your fluffy little companion.
- Apricot
- Bean
- Berry
- Bobble
- Boo
- Bubba
- Buddy
- Bushroot
- Butterball
- Coco
- Cookie
- Cricket
- Daisy
- Darkwing
- Dob
- Ducky
- Fenton
- Flintheart
- Floof
- Fluffy
- Little Fluff
- Lucky
- Lucy
- Megavolt
- Merry Feather
- Munchkin
- Negaduck
- Nibbles
- Peep
- Pickles
- Plucky
- Poodle
- Popcorn
- Poppy
- Puddles
- Quacker
- Quackers
- Sammy
- Sparkles
- Squeek
- Steelbeak
- Stitch
- The Liquidator
- Tinkerbell
- Tiny Feather
- Tuskernini
- Waddles
- Wiggles
- Wobble
White Duck Names
White ducks are known for their beautiful, snowy-white feathers and charming personalities. If you are the proud owner of a white duck or are simply looking for the perfect name for your new feathered friend, you’ll want to find something that captures their elegance and grace.
Our duck names list includes charming monikers inspired by their snowy appearance to names that reflect their playful and energetic personalities.
- Alaska
- Albino
- Angel
- Beluga
- Bianca
- Blanca
- Blizzard
- Blondie
- Brie
- Casper
- Cloud
- Coral
- Cosmos
- Cotton
- Crystal
- Daisy
- Diamond
- Dominos
- Dove
- Elvis
- Enoki
- Frangipani
- Frosty
- Ghost
- Hyacinth
- Ice Cream
- Ivory
- Jasmine
- Lacey
- Lilly
- Lily
- Luna
- Lychee
- Magnolia
- Marshmallow
- Meringue
- Milk
- Misty
- Moon
- Mozzarella
- Noodles
- Nymph
- Opal
- Pavlova
- Pearl
- Pearly White
- Puff
- Q-Tip
- Shimmer
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Snowy
- Stormtrooper
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Vanna
- White Knight
- White Lightning
- Wisteria
Brown Duck Names
Looking for a creative, fun-filled name for your beloved new pet duck? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Whether your feathered friend is chestnut brown or chocolate colored, this blog section has got you covered.
- Applesauce
- Apricot
- Bagel
- Biscuit
- Brownie
- Buffy
- Buttercup
- Cafe Ole
- Caramel
- Cheerio
- Cheese
- Chewie
- Coco
- Cookie
- Corn baby
- Cornbread
- Cupcake
- Fawn
- Fudge
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Hazel
- Latte
- Marigold
- Savannah
- Sunflower
- Sunshine
- Taffy
- Tawny
- Teddy
- Truffles
- Tumbleweed
- Twinkie
- Waffles
Tips on Finding the Perfect Duck Names
In addition to looking for cute or funny name ideas for your duck, there are a few other factors you might consider when choosing awesome names. Here are a few cool name ideas to get you started:
- The duck’s breed: If your duck belongs to a specific breed, choose a name that reflects this. For example, you could name your Pekin duck “Peaches” or your Mallard duck “Mallory.
- The duck’s appearance: You might also want to choose a name based on your duck’s physical characteristics. For example, if your duck is particularly fluffy or has a distinctive color, you could choose a name that reflects this. Some ideas might include “Fluffy,” “Goldie,” or “Ruby.”
- The duck’s personality: Choose a name that reflects your duck’s personality. Is your duck particularly energetic or calm? Playful or serious? Do they interact with other ducks? Consider these traits when choosing a name for your new pal.
- Pair of ducks: If you have two ducks, you may want to choose a name for both of them. For instance, Thelma & Louise, Harry & Lloyd or Jim & Pam.
Of course, these are just a few ideas to get you started. The possibilities for pet duck names are endless, and the perfect name for your duck is ultimately up to you! Feel free to get creative and have fun with it.
