500 Egg-ceptional Chicken Names To Make You Say Cluck Yeah!

Are you tired of calling your feathery friends generic nicknames like “Chicken Little”? It’s a cute name, but it can feel way too original. After all, every chicken has its own unique personality, so why shouldn't they have an equally fun and quirky name to match?

Well, you're in luck because we've scoured the coop for some truly egg-ceptional names that will make you and your chickens say, “Cluck, Yeah!”

In this article, we'll be hatching a list of the most amazing chicken names inspired by everything from pop culture characters to famous historical figures. We’ll also look at the best hen and rooster names that’ll be great for your male and female chickens.

So whether you're looking for something classic like “Henrietta”' or want to crack up your friends with punny names like “Albert Eggstein,” there's sure to be a perfect fit for each flock member.

Get ready to ruffle some feathers with these clucking awesome chicken names!

Top 3 Tips For Naming Your Chickens

Naming your chickens is serious business. After all, your chicken will have this name for life. 

Here are some tips for finding the perfect chicken name:

1. Consider their breed, feather color, and personalities

2. Explore various cultures and languages

3. Consider famous fictional characters or historical figures with similar traits to your beloved birds.

Don’t stress too much about it. Remember that the most important thing is having fun while highlighting the best qualities of your beloved chickens.

Cluck Yeah! What are the Best Chicken Names?

For your convenience, we’ve compiled the best classic, baby rooster, hen, punny, cute, cool, food-inspired, color-inspired, and breed-specific chicken names.

Classic Chicken Name

Now that you've got some tips for naming your chickens, let's look at some classic popular names for chickens that have stood the test of time.

1. Henny Penny

2. Foghorn Leghorn

3. Ginger

4. Camilla

5. Chicken Little

6. Pip

7. Lucky

8. Dixie

9. Henrietta

10. Snowball

11. Penguin

12. Pom-Pom

13. Maple

14. Mabel

15. Polly

16. Charlotte

17. Dottie

18. Bessie

19. Dorothy

20. Felicity

21. Eloise

22. Genevieve

23. June

24. Pearl

25. Anastasia

26. Tillie

27. Stella

28. Sadie

29. Minnie

30. Matilda

31. Arabella

32. Opal

33. Holly

34. Estelle

35. Arabella

36. Clarabelle

37. Daphne

38. Iris

39. Georgia

40. Penelope

41. Annie

Cute Baby Chick Names

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Let’s not forget about those adorable baby chicks! Here are the best cute chicken names that reflect their budding characters while capturing their irresistible charm.

1. Nugget

2. Peepers

3. Cuddles

4. Fluffy

5. Chickpea

6. Angel

7. Baby

8. Peep

9. Chicklet

10. Sunny

11. Daisy

12. Buttercup

13. Tweety

14. Sweetie

15. Biscuit

16. Peaches

17. Honey

18. Pippin

19. Sprout

20. Fuzz

21. Chirpy

22. Tilly

23. Bluebell

24. Poppy

25. Cinnamon

26. Noodle

27. Marshmallow

28. Tulip

29. Cupcake

30. Daffodil

31. Pumpkin

32. Snickerdoodle

33. Saffron

34. Twinkle

35. Kiwi

36. Bubbles

37. Muffin

38. Lemon

39. Willow

40. Puddles

41. Waffle

Rooster Names

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Do you have some male chickens showing off their masculine qualities? Here are the best rooster names your chickens will be proud of.

1. King Cluck

2. Sir Crows-a-Lot

3. Rusty Spurs

4. Lord Peckington III

5. Rocky

6. Elvis

7. Duke

8. Red

9. Chuck

10. Spike

11. Rusty

12. Blaze

13. Thunder

14. Rocco

15. Phoenix

16. Harley

17. Titan

18. Rex

19. Brutus

20. Maverick

21. Thor

22. Hercules

23. Goliath

24. Zeus

25. Apollo

26. Odin

27. Samson

28. Jagger

29. Rambo

30. King

31. Magnum

32. Caesar

33. Maverick

34. Tank

35. Ace

36. Maximus

37. Odin

38. Diesel

39. Rebel

40. Bullet

41. Turbo

Hen Names

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Here are the best hen names for hens that are bossy, chatty, or motherly.

1. Queen Bee

2. Chatty Cathy

3. Feather Locklear

4. Chatty Cathy

5. Rosie

6. Hen-rietta

7. Lulu

8. Sunshine

9. Dolly

10. Clementine

11. Winnie

12. Ruby

13. Maisie

14. Lucy

15. Millie

16. Harriet

17. Tilly

18. Petunia

19. Pippa

20. Olive

21. Florence

22. Mimi

23. Cleo

24. Trudy

25. Penelope

26. Willow

27. Dottie

28. Goldie

29. Matilda

30. Gracie

31. Hazel

32. Pepper

33. Gertie

34. Flossie

35. Izzy

36. Dixie

37. Gingerbread

38. Snowy

39. Daisy May

40. Flora

41. Abby

42. Lady Kluck

43. Clara Cluck

Funny Chicken Names

If your chickens have silly personalities, take a look at these hilarious and punny chicken names that are sure to make everyone crack up.

1. Sir Peck-a-Lot

2. Cluck Skywalker

3. Chicklet

4. Colonel Sanders Jr.

5. Roostifer

6. Cluck Rogers

7. Eggatha Christie

8. The Nugget

9. Chickadee

10. Chicken Boo

11. Feathers McGraw

12. Fowlie McBeakerson

13. The Egg Avenger

14. Cheep Thrills

15. The Cluckinator

16. Chucklehead

17. The Eggsterminator

18. Hen Solo

19. Chick-a-dee

20. Sir Clucks-a-lot

21. McFeathers

22. Poultrygeist

23. Nugget Nugget

24. Flocksy

25. Mr. Pecks

26. Henrietta Hen

27. Wingman

28. Chicken Nugget

29. Pecky McPeckface

30. Chuck Norris Chicken

31. Cluck Kent

32. Sir Chirps-a-Lot

33. Colonel Cluck

34. Eggie McEggface

35. Mother Clucker

36. Chick Magnet

37. The Coop Commander

38. Feather Locklear

39. Eggcellent

40. Cluck-a-doodle-doo

41. Beak-a-boo

Famous People Chicken Names

Do any of your chickens have starlike qualities? Here are the best chicken names inspired by famous people.

1. Albert Eggstein

2. Stephen Frying

3. Henjamin Franklin

4. Amelia Egghart

5. Yolko Ono

6. Bill Feathers

7. Chicka Marley

8. Chickie Chan

9. Leonardo DaFinci

10. Mark Zuckencluck

11. David Beck-hen

12. Fowlton John

13. Jimmy Beak

14. Elvis Preslay

15. Chick Norris

16. Cluck Gable

17. Dolly Part-hen

18. Hennifer Aniston

19. Oprah Henfrey

20. Popeye the Poultryman

21. Shaquille O'Neal

22. Steven Eggal

23. Van Gogh

24. Wolfgang Cluck

25. Katy Perch

26. Elton Johnhen

27. Feather Graham

28. Charlie Peckin

29. Eggbert Einstein

30. Julia Chickens

31. John Leghend

32. Kylie Cluck

33. Tina Turnip

34. Robert DeHen-iro

35. Mick Jaggeroo

36. Eggberto Del Toro

37. Colonel Sanders

38. The Dalai Llama

39. Heidi Plume

40. Roo-Paul

41. Henessa Hudgens

42. Dixie Chick

Fictional Character Chicken Names

1. Robin Hood

2. Paw Patrol

3. Mickey Mouse

4. Harry Potter

5. Foghorn Leghorn (Looney Tunes)

6. Chicken Little (Disney's Chicken Little)

7. Henny Penny (European folk tale)

8. Rocky (from Chicken Run)

9. Ginger (from Chicken Run)

10. Babs (from Chicken Run)

11. Mac (from Chicken Run)

12. Mr. Tweedy (Chicken Run)

13. Bunty (from Chicken Run)

14. Lady Cluck (from Robin Hood)

15. Camilla the Chicken (from The Muppet Show)

16. Peep (from Peep and the Big Wide World)

17. Tweety (from Looney Tunes)

18. Foxy Loxy (from Chicken Little)

19. Abby Mallard (from Chicken Little)

20. Runt of the Litter (from Chicken Little)

21. Billina (from The Wizard of Oz)

22. Zelda (from The Legend of Zelda series)

23. Chickaletta (from PAW Patrol)

24. Chick Hicks (from Cars)

25. Rooster Cogburn (from True Grit)

26. Alan-a-Dale (from Robin Hood)

27. Matilda (from The Angry Birds Movie)

28. Heihei (from Moana)

29. Chanticleer (Rock-A-Doodle)

30. Peggy Jean (Peanuts)

31. Sally Brown (Peanuts)

32. Percival C. McLeach (The Rescuers Down Under)

33. Chloe Carmichael (The Fairly OddParents)

34. Chick Hicks (Cars)

35. Rango (Rango)

36. Blossom (The Powerpuff Girls)

37. Panchito Pistoles (Disney's Three Caballeros)

38. Stewie (Family Guy)

39. Herbert (Family Guy)

40. Peter Pan

Classic Old Lady Chicken Names

For your older hens with wobbly knees, here are some classic old lady chicken names!

1. Gertrude

2. Mildred

3. Agatha

4. Beatrice

5. Henrietta

6. Ethel

7. Gladys

8. Mabel

9. Myrtle

10. Hilda

11. Edith

12. Priscilla

13. Matilda

14. Betsy

15. Petunia

16. Hortense

17. Wilma

18. Eunice

19. Thelma

20. Irma

21. Bernice

22. Winifred

23. Doris

24. Pearl

25. Alberta

26. Minerva

27. Marjorie

28. Estelle

29. Harriet

30. Lucille

31. Naomi

32. Opal

33. Phyllis

34. Rosalind

35. Selma

36. Sybil

37. Velma

38. Yvonne

39. Zelma

40. Mildred

41. Mabelene

Cool Chicken Names

For the more badass chickens in your flock, here are some seriously cool chicken names.

1. Raven

2. Midnight

3. Onyx

4. Coal

5. Stormy

6. Shadow

7. Ember

8. Blaze

9. Phoenix

10. Rocket

11. Flash

12. Blaze

13. Star

14. Comet

15. Luna

16. Aurora

17. Nova

18. Celeste

19. Galaxy

20. Cosmic

21. Titan

22. Atlas

23. Zeus

24. Apollo

25. Ember

26. Flame

27. Frost

28. Ice

29. Sapphire

30. Diamond

31. Jade

32. Ruby

33. Topaz

34. Emerald

35. Storm

36. Hurricane

37. Tempest

38. Cyclone

39. Tornado

40. Thunderbolt

41. Eclipse

Food Chicken Names

If you're looking for something with a little more flavor and creativity, feast your eyes on these food-inspired chicken names that will leave you and your feathered friends hungry for more.

1. Tenders

2. Fried

3. Buffalo

4. BBQ

5. Teriyaki

6. Caesar

7. Marsala

8. Fajita

9. Katsu

10. Satay

11. Shawarma

12. Tinga

13. Paprika

14. Tikka

15. Curry

16. Parmesan

17. Piccata

18. Alfredo

19. Pad Thai

20. Enchilada

21. Burrito

22. Quesadilla

23. Chimichanga

24. Tamale

25. Jambalaya

26. Gumbo

27. Paella

28. Yakitori

29. Adobo

30. Carnitas

31. Asado

32. Jerk

33. Bulgogi

34. Gyro

35. Souvlaki

36. Schnitzel

37. Roulade

38. Coq au Vin

39. Cordon Bleu

40. Wellington

41. Makhani

Color-Specific Chicken Names

Chickens come in a dazzling array of hues and patterns (like the Sapphire Gem Chicken), so why not celebrate their unique appearances with equally creative names?

1. Ruby (Red)

2. Crimson (Red)

3. Scarlett (Red)

4. Auburn (Reddish-Brown)

5. Raven (Black)

6. Midnight (Black)

7. Onyx (Black)

8. Snow (White)

9. Pearl (White)

10. Ivory (White)

11. Cream (Off-White)

12. Caramel (Brown)

13. Chestnut (Brown)

14. Cocoa (Brown)

15. Tawny (Brownish-Orange)

16. Amber (Golden-Yellow)

17. Lemon (Yellow)

18. Canary (Yellow)

19. Mustard (Yellow)

20. Lime (Green)

21. Sage (Green)

22. Forest (Green)

23. Aqua (Blue-Green)

24. Sky (Blue)

25. Sapphire (Blue)

26. Navy (Dark Blue)

27. Periwinkle (Light Blue)

28. Lavender (Purple)

29. Lilac (Pale Purple)

30. Orchid (Pink-Purple)

31. Rose (Pink)

32. Bubblegum (Pink)

33. Coral (Pink-Orange)

34. Peach (Pale Orange-Pink)

35. Mandarin (Orange)

36. Flame (Orange-Red)

37. Rust (Red-Orange)

38. Cherry (Bright Red)

39. Burgundy (Deep Red)

40. Plum (Purple-Red)

41. Magenta (Bright Pink-Purple)

Breed-Specific Chicken Names

Here are some breed-inspired chicken names if you want to highlight the unique traits and characteristics of chicken breeds to your feathered friends' identities.

1. Leghorn

2. Rhodey

3. Maran

4. Cochin

5. Brahma

6. Sussex

7. Orpington

8. Wyandotte

9. Dorking

10. Ameraucana

11. Hamburg

12. Faverolles

13. Barnevelder

14. Plymouth

15. Silkie

16. Bantam

17. Serama

18. Sultan

19. Jersey

20. Araucana

21. Minorca

22. Langshan

23. Andalusian

24. Buckeye

25. Houdan

26. La Fleche

27. Spanish

28. Java

29. Campine

30. Penedesenca

31. Ancona

32. Sicilian Buttercup

33. Sumatra

34. Polish

35. Easter Egger

36. Lohmann

37. Nankin

38. Sultan

39. Vorwerk

40. La Flèche

41. Scots Dumpy

Our Favorite Chicken Names

That’s a lot of chicken names! 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and are having a hard time choosing the ones you like the most, here are some of our personal favorites.

1. Opal

2. Bubbles

3. King Cluck

4. Turbo

5. Hen-rietta

6. Hazel

7. The Eggsterminator

8. Cluck Kent

9. Chick Magnet

10. Mark Zuckencluck

11. Yolko Ono

12. Blossom

13. Sapphire

14. Rose

15. Ruby

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good name for a chicken?

A good name for a chicken can be inspired by the traits of the chickens themselves, such as its breed, color, or personality. 

They can also be inspired by famous fictional characters, historical figures, or even words from different cultures and languages. 

Ultimately, the perfect name for your chicken should bring joy, reflect its unique traits, and celebrates its individuality.

What are some pretty chicken names?

Pretty chicken names often evoke a sense of elegance or beauty. 

Consider names inspired by flowers, like Daisy, Rose, or Lily, or names inspired by gemstones, such as Ruby, Pearl, or Opal. 

You can also choose names that sound lovely, like Bella, Grace, or Celeste.

What are old-fashioned chicken names?

Old-fashioned chicken names can be inspired by vintage or classic names that used to be popular. Examples include Agatha, Beatrice, Eliza, Gertie, Mabel, or Gertrude for hens, and Albert, Clarence, Harold, Mortimer, or Winston for roosters.

What are fairy tale chicken names?

Fairy tale chicken names can be derived from popular characters, creatures, or magical elements in classic fairy tale stories. 

For example, you might choose names like Cinderella, Rapunzel, or Snow White for hens, or Prince Charming, Rumpelstiltskin, or Merlin for roosters. 

Additionally, you could name your chickens after mythical creatures such as Pixie, Sprite, or Puck

What Are Your Favorite Chicken Names?

Every chicken has a unique personality and deserves an egg-squisite name to match. We hope this list has at least inspired you to come up with the perfect chicken names for your flock.

What are your favorite chicken names?