Baby

Geckos are petite lizards, with most species growing up to around 6 inches long., so Baby is a simple and sweet name for your pint-sized pet.

Biggie

For an ironic take, Biggie also works well for geckos.

Chirpy

Geckos are known for their unique vocalizations, including chirps.

Echo

For a rhyming name, consider Echo the Gecko.

Estelle

Most gecko species are nocturnal. For a night-inspired moniker, try Estelle, an elegant French name meaning “star.”

Eve

Perfect for pets who are most active during the evening.

Freckles

The leopard gecko is a popular species with spotted skin. For a fitting name, consider Freckles.

Gary

Gary the Gecko is alliteratively adorable.

Geico

No matter which car insurance you have, you likely have a soft spot for the GEICO Gecko.

Grogu

Grogu—aka Baby Yoda—is perfect for all things small, green and outrageously cute.

Hulk

A humorously huge name for a little lads.

Layla

Hebrew in origin, Layla means “night.”

Logan

A Scottish name meaning “small hollow.”

Lorcan

Small but mighty, Lorcan is an Irish name meaning “little fierce one.”

Luna

Meaning “moon” in Latin, Luna is also a popular girl’s name.

Midnight

For the pet who likes to party after hours.

Monkey

Geckos have sticky, hair-like structures on their feet, enabling them to climb walls and even scamper across ceilings. For such skilled climbers, Monkey is fitting.

Nightcrawler

Like geckos, the “X-Men” character has night vision, as well as clingy hands and feet.

Nuit

The French word for “night.”

Owl

A nocturnal namesake for your little night owl.

Peanut

Perfectly pint-sized and always popular, just like geckos.

Pip

Short for Pipsqueak, which we think suits chirpy little geckos perfectly.

Ryan

A Gaelic name meaning “little king.”

Shortcake

A sweet little name for your sweet little pet.

Shorty

Another reminder that good pets come in small packages.

Spider-Man

Just like geckos, the Marvel superhero can scale walls. When you want to switch things up, call him Peter Parker!

Spot

A spot-on name for leopard geckos.

Squeaky

In addition to chirping, some species of geckos make squeaking noises when excited.

Squirt

A tiny term of endearment for your little squirt.

Stella

Meaning “star” in Italian, Stella is a pretty choice for nocturnal pets.

Sweet Pea

Small, green and sweet, the legumes are natural namesakes.

Tinkerbell

A fellow teeny greenie, Tink adds a dose of magic.

Twyla

An unusual and elegant name meaning “twilight.”

Vesper

Of Latin origin, meaning “evening star.”

Zora

An Arabic name meaning “dawn,” Zora is an interesting choice for pets who go to sleep as the sun rises.

Aussie

Bearded dragons are native to Australia, where they live in deserts and other dry areas.

Belindo

The masculine form of the more common Belinda, Belindo is a German name meaning “dragon.”

Balthromaw

On “Rick and Morty,” Balthromaw is a grumpy pet dragon.

Blackbeard

Bearded dragons get their names for their unusual throats, which turn black and puff out when they experience heightened emotions. For a silly (yet strangely accurate) name, consider Blackbeard, after the infamous English pirate.

Boomerang

A nod to your pet’s Australian roots, Boomerang shortens sweetly to “Boomer.”

Camelot

In Arthurian legend, King Arthur’s castle was home (and occasionally prison) to a number of dragons.

Charizard

A dragon-like lizard, Charizard is one of the most popular Pokémon characters.

Chuck Norris

With his signature facial hair, the much-memed tough guy makes an excellent name for bearded dragons.

Daenerys

If you name your pet after the famously long-titled “Game of Thrones” character, you’ll have plenty of nicknames to choose from, including: Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons.

Dalí

Although known for his mustache, we think Salvador Dalí warrants an honorable bearded mention.

Draco

Meaning “dragon” in Latin, Draco is a fierce name with some literary baggage. In the “Harry Potter” series, Draco Malfoy is a proud Slytherin with a fondness for the dark arts.

Drake

An Old English name meaning “dragon.”

Drogon

In “Game of Thrones,” Drogon is Daenerys’ favorite dragon.

Dulcy

The sweetly named dragon of the “Sonic the Hedgehog” universe.

Falkor

In “The Neverending Story,” Falkor is the wise, glittering, dog-like Luck Dragon.

Fuego

The Spanish word for “fire,” Fuego is a fitting name for dragons of all kinds (even those who don’t breathe flames).

Haku

In “Spirited Away,” Haku is a river spirit who can take many forms, including a white dragon.

Hufflepuff

Dragons are plentiful in the magical world of “Harry Potter.” While the House of Hufflepuff is associated with the far-less-ferocious badger, the name is a fun reference to the bearded dragon’s “puffy” throat.

Jabberwock

In Lewis Carroll’s  “Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There,” the Jabberwock is a dragon-like creature.

Julian

Of Latin origin, the name Julian means “downy bearded.”

Kaida

A Japanese girl’s name meaning “little dragon.”

Kylie

This classic Australian name of Aboriginal origin means “boomerang.”

Ladon

In Greek mythology, Ladon was a 100-headed dragon.

Lockheed

In the “X-Men” universe, Lockheed is Shadowcat’s alien dragon companion.

Mate

A friendly name for your Australian friend.

Matilda

Highly popular in Australia, the name Matilda is associated with the ballad “Waltzing Matilda,” which is considered the country’s “unofficial national anthem.”

Maleficent

The Disney villain can take the form of a human or dragon.

Merlin

The Arthurian wizard was famously bearded and rubbed elbows with plenty of dragons.

Mushu

In Disney’s “Mulan,” Mushu is a small, lizard-sized dragon (who likes to think of himself as much larger).

Norbert

Lovingly raised by dragon-obsessed Hagrid, Norbert is a Norwegian Ridgeback dragon in “Harry Potter.” (This is a name with some versatility. Later in the series, it’s discovered that Norbert is female, and she begins going by Norberta.)

Puff

Puff the Magic Dragon is especially fitting for puff-necked bearded dragons!

Scorch

A fiery name for your fiery friend.

Sisu

In “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Sisu is a sweet, goofy dragon voiced by comedian Awkwafina.

Smaug

The last “great dragon” of Middle Earth, Smaug is the main antagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.” In the film adaptation, he was menacingly voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Snapdragon

This snappy name comes courtesy of the popular flower.

Spike

A pre-teen dragon, Spike is Twilight Sparkle’s BFF in the “My Little Pony” world.

Toothless

Although bearded dragons do have teeth, this name from “How to Train Your Dragon” is still super cute.

Bad Bill

In the animated comedy “Rango,” Bad Bill is a Gila monster outlaw.

Barney

The purple dinosaur is a funny throwback name for anyone who grew up in the ‘90s.

Boss

The tough-guy nickname takes on a cute quality when applied to little lizards.

Bowser

In Nintendo’s “Mario” franchise, Bowser is a reptilian super villain with a soft spot for Princess Peach.

Camo

For color-changing chameleons, consider Camo (short for camouflage!)

Coachella

Is your lizard an aspiring influencer? The trendy arts and music festival is named for Coachella Valley, which is home to many desert-dwelling reptiles.

Cricket

For an ironic name, consider your lizard’s favorite meal.

Croc

Lizards aren’t closely related to their crocodile cousins, but Croc makes a funny name for a much smaller (and gentler) reptile.

Dr. Bruce Banner

Marvel fans will appreciate this hat-tip to the Hulk, who goes by Dr. Bruce Banner when he’s not a giant green superhero.

Dr. Connors

For another distinguished Marvel name, consider Dr. Connors, a scientist-turned-lizard and enemy of Spider-Man.

Earl Sinclair

On the ’90s sitcom “Dinosaurs,” Earl was a lovably grumpy Megalosaurus and patriarch of the Sinclair family.

Eddie Lizzard

A punny shout-out to comedian Eddie Izzard.

Fido

The stereotypical dog name feels fresh and funny for a lizard.

Fuzzy

In the children’s rhyme, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair, much like your new pet lizard.

Godzilla

The smaller the lizard, the more fun it is to name them after a prehistoric, man-eating sea monster.

Granny Smith

A matronly moniker for the bright green apple of your eye.

Hydra

The many-headed mythological monster is especially funny for tiny reptiles.

Jub-Jub

On “The Simpsons,” Jub-Jub is Selma’s sleepy-eyed pet iguana.

Jurassic

Perfect for the pet who could fit right in with dinosaurs.

Lizard Lemon

To be fair, Liz Lemon has far worse nicknames on “30 Rock.”

Miss Crawly

In the animated hit “Sing,” Miss Crawly is a mistake-prone iguana with good intentions and bad eyesight.

Mojo Jojo

Although Mojo Jojo is a chimpanzee mad scientist, the “Powerpuff Girls” villain has lizard-like green skin. (And, of course, a very fun name to say.)

Mr. Green Jeans

A wonderfully silly name, with a nostalgic nod to the “Captain Kangaroo” character.

Randall

Randall Boggs is the creepy-crawly, lizard-like villain in “Monsters, Inc.”

Rango

Voiced by Johnny Depp, Rango is an eccentric chameleon in the 2011 film of the same name.

Raptile

For the lizard who enjoys hip-hop.

Reptar

In “Rugrats,” Reptar is a Godzilla-like cartoon character adored by the babies.

Snowball

An unexpected name for your cold-blooded, decidedly unfluffy friend.

Amigo

A cute little name for a cute little friend.

Annie

Any lizard can be an Annie – but Annie the Anole is especially cute.

Bean

This could be a reference to your pet’s small size, or to his “green bean” color.

Bruni

In “Frozen II” Bruni is the Fire Spirit, and takes the shape of an adorable salamander.

Bud

A freshly-picked name for a green buddy.

Buggy

With their buggy eyes, many lizards have an endearing bug-like quality.

Chilly

For the cold-blooded pet who never fails to warm your heart.

Dottie

For leopard geckos, Dottie is an old-fashioned cutie.

Iggy

When it comes to iguanas, Iggy is irresistible.

Jolly

For lizards large or little, Jolly the Green Giant is a festive namesake.

Junior

A pint-sized name for your bitty bud.

Kiwi

The delicious green fruit makes for a deliciously cute name.

Knuckles

In the “Quack Pack” cartoons, Knuckles is the name of Daisy Duck’s pet iguana.

Larry

Alliteration always ups the cute quotient. Case in point? Larry the Lizard.

Lenny

Similar to Larry, Lenny the Lizard will always earn a smile.

Limerick

For a fun green reference, consider Limerick, a town in Ireland and also the name of a playful poetry form.

Littlefoot

In “The Land Before Time,” Littlefoot is a lovable Apatosaurus.

Llama

Animals named after other animals are always cute – especially when the animal is a llama.

Lucky

Because you’re lucky to have each other!

Mint Chocolate Chip

For brown and green lizards, Mint Chocolate Chip is a cute and colorful choice.

Nugget

For the pet as precious as a golden nugget.

Olaf

As a snowman, Olaf doesn’t have much in common with desert-dwelling lizards – but he does like warm hugs!

Pascal

In Disney’s “Tangled,” Pascal is the name of Rapunzel’s saucer-eyed chameleon.

Peewee

A fun-to-say name for petite pets.

Peter Pan

With his fun-loving spirit and signature green outfit, Peter Pan (or Pete, for short) has potential.

Pickle

Perfect for green pets, both sweet and spicy.

Pistachio

Ideal for green pets with a nutty side.

Pixie

For tiny pets so adorable, it’s almost magical.

Poppy

Like lizards, many species of poppy flowers call the desert home.

Rainbow

For color-changing chameleons, Rainbow is a cheery choice.

Rascal

An endearing name for pets with a mischievous side.

Rex

In “Toy Story,” Rex is the name of the adorably anxious Tyrannosaurus rex figure.

Sandy

A classically cute name that’s especially appropriate for desert dwellers.

Shamrock

For a little dose of green, consider the happy-go-lucky Shamrock.

Scamp

For the pet who scampers, Scamp is a mischievous name with a sweet side.

Scooter

This classic pet name is especially good for quick-moving lizards.

Skittles

Why “taste the rainbow” when you can be the rainbow? We love Skittles for chameleons.

Sunny

A bright-eyed name for little sunbathers.

Yoda

This wise, green Star Wars character makes a cute lizard name.

Yoshi

The fan-favorite Nintendo dinosaur is about as cute as reptiles get (which is to say, extremely).

Amity

A Latin name meaning “friendship,” Amity speaks to the human-animal bond.

Arizona

The state’s warm, dry climate is attractive to many species of lizards.

Atacama

The Chilean desert also makes for a pretty girl’s name.

Aurora

Meaning “dawn,” Aurora is a name that sun-bathing, cold-blooded companions could certainly warm up to.

Camilla

Camilla the Chameleon might be interested to know that her name has been associated with nobility across cultures.

Chroma

A colorful choice for flashy chameleons.

Emerald

The gemstone is known for its vivid green hue.

Fiona

In “Shrek,” Princess Fiona turns a lizard-like green when the sun goes down.

Iris

A Greek name meaning “rainbow,” Iris is another pretty choice for chameleons.

Ivy

A natural namesake, Ivy calls to mind forests and greenery.

Izzy

Because Izzy Lizard is just plain fun to say.

Jade

This true gem of a name references the green stone.

June

For a summery name with year-round warmth, consider the old-school-cool June.

Juniper

A trendy girl’s name, Juniper is also the name of an ornamental shrub.

Kalahari

The Kalahari Desert is home to a number of lizard species.

Lima

The Spanish word for “lime” is also a pretty name for green gals.

Liz

In “The Magic School Bus,” Ms. Frizzle has a pet chameleon named Liz.

Lori

Alliteratively speaking, Lori Lizard has a certain ring to it.

Myrtle

Of Greek origin, Myrtle is a girl’s name referencing the evergreen shrub of the same name.

Mystique

The shape-shifting, color-changing “X-Men” mutant is a super-powered choice for chameleons.

Olive

A vintage name with timeless appeal—especially for green pets!

Peridot

A French girl’s name, as well as a green gemstone.

Sahara

For a desert-inspired name, Sahara is anything but dry.

Sedona

The Arizona desert city is home to many lizards.

Sierra

The Spanish word for “mountain range,” Sierra is also a girl’s name that’s perfect for wild-at-heart pets.

Solana

Meaning “sunshine,” this Spanish name is bright and cheery.

Sonora

Inspired by the Sonoran Desert, the hottest desert in both Mexico and the United States.

Summer

The sunniest season also makes for a beautiful girl’s name.

Sunniva

Meaning “sun gift,” this Scandinavian name couldn’t be more perfect.

Tesni

Of Welsh origin, meaning “warmth of the sun.”

Tonks

Cue the chameleons! In “Harry Potter,” Tonks is a shape-shifting witch who changes her hair color as often as her robes.

Verde

Of Spanish origin, this fresh girl’s name means “green.”

Alvin

An Old English name meaning “elf friend,” Alvin was tailor-made for compact companions.

Amazon

The Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of species of wildlife, including more than 370 types of reptiles.

Anatoly

Of Russian origin, meaning “sunrise.”

August

The summer month also makes for a sunny boy’s name.

Baja

A beachy name inspired by the California desert.

Bellamy

This posh English name means “fine friend.”

Cameron

Cameron the Chameleon rolls off the tongue.

Charmander

The reptilian Pokémon’s name is a portmanteau of “char” (in reference to his flame-tipped tail) and “salamander.”

Darwin

An English surname meaning “dear friend,” Darwin is also an elegant reference to the naturalist (and reptile enthusiast) Charles Darwin.

Dino

An Italian boy’s name meaning “little sword,” Dino could also be short for “dinosaur.”

Dune

A sand-inspired name for your little desert dude.

Elio

An Italian name meaning “sunny.”

Gobi

The Gobi desert is an important source of fossil finds, including  dinosaur eggs.

Haru

A Japanese boy’s name meaning “sunshine.”

Helios

For a name with history, consider Helios, the Greek god of the sun.

Ignatius

For less formal occasions, Ignatius the Iguana could go by “Iggy.”

Igor

The perfect name for Iggy’s iguana buddy.

Joshua

Native to the Mojave Desert, Joshua trees are invaluable to the ecosystem, providing shelter and food for reptiles, birds, mammals and insects.

Kaitoke

The New Zealand district lends its name to a cool, dark shade of green.

Laurel

This botanical name is also a light, delicate shade of green.

Leon

Although the name Leon means “lion” in Greek, there’s no denying that Leon the Lizard is pure poetry.

Malachite

The green mineral also makes for a strong boy’s name.

Mantis

The refreshing shade of green borrows its name from the praying mantis insect.

Mojave

The Mojave Desert is home to a number of unusual lizards, including the Mohave fringe-toed lizard, whose fancy feet are able to scamper across sand dunes at up to 23 miles per hour.

Newton

If your pet lizard is a newt, you won’t find a more fitting name than Newton.

Phoenix

Arizona’s capital is also a name of Greek origin meaning “dark red,” making it perfect for red-hued reptiles.

Pine

A forest-inspired name with evergreen appeal.

Reno

Considering Nevada’s many lizard species, the “biggest little city in the world” could be a fun namesake.

River

An increasingly popular baby name, River is a tranquil tribute to the natural world.

Saguaro

The majestic tree-like cactus has strength and swagger.

Sal

Sal the Salamander, at your service.

Silas

This gorgeous Greek names means “forest.”

Sylvester

A Latin name meaning “woodland,” Sylvester can also be shortened to “Sly,” a la Sylvester “Sly” Stallone.