Choosing the right name for your hens can be an exciting and creative experience. Whether you have a small brood in your backyard or a larger nest housed within a coop, giving each hen a unique and fitting chicken name will add personality and charm to your feathered friends.
These names can mimic your hens’ rhythmic chirp or loud squawk, the swift pecking of their beaks, or the graceful flutter of their wings. And don’t forget, if you have a rooster amongst your flock, they need a funny chicken name too, perhaps something that mirrors their grand strut or the ruffle of their feathers.
If you’re stumped, keep reading. We’ve pulled together some delightful names for your feathered friends. From your adult hens and roosters right down to the tiny hatchling chirping away in the nest, you can have a fun time picking names. How often do you get to pick names for six-plus animals all at once? This includes your roosters and any chicks your hens may lay. Because of the unique situation, the opportunity arises to use themed names.
Opportunity arises
Perhaps you’d like to name your hens, roosters, and chicks after the cast of FRIENDS, Grey’s Anatomy, or, if you want to go old school, Mash. Or maybe you’d enjoy observing your rooster proudly keep a check on his territory, his beak ready to peck any intruders as your hens nurture their nest. Or, for the sake of the kids, you’d like some funny chicken names that will tickle their imagination every time the hens lay their eggs or the hatchlings peck their way to birth.
Star Wars Chicken Names
Creating a themed name for a chicken flock can be a fun and creative endeavor with endless possibilities. Amid the delighted squawks and gentle wing flutters, your chickens can become the stars of their own show. With amusing names like Kylo Hen, Ana-hen Skywalker, Obi-Wan Henobi, Hen Solo, Chickbacca, or the ever-popular Princess Layer, your chickens will be the talk of the town, or at least a subject of interesting comments and chuckles among visitors.
U.S. Presidents Chicken Names
If you’re more of the historical type, you could use Greek gods, Egyptian pharaohs, or American Presidents. I took the liberty of putting together a few ideas. How about Eggbraham Lincoln, Thomas Eggerson, Richard M. Nestin’, Warren Van Brooder, Theodore Roost-a-velt, Dwight D. Eggsenhower? Or perhaps you fancy a name that echoes your hen’s pecking prowess or your rooster’s commanding squawk.
Finding inspiration from whatever interests you opens up a world of exciting themes that can make your chicken flock truly unique and memorable, even in the chicks’ names. Perhaps a name that mirrors the soft chirp of a hatchling or the motherly cluck of a hen tending to her brood.
Choose a theme that resonates with you and brings joy to your chicken-raising experience. Whether it’s quirky, elegant, or adventurous, your themed chicken flock, hens, roosters, and chicks alike, will undoubtedly become a delightful conversation starter and a source of pride. And don’t forget to share your chosen names in the comments – we all love hearing funny chicken names.
Get creative, have fun, and enjoy your unique and named flock! You might have pets with big personalities that inspire some of your choices. Perhaps the chicken that’s always anxious and hustling, always the first one to peck at the food, or the Rhode Island Red who struts around like she owns the farm, her feathers shimmering in the sunlight.
Literary Legends:
Name your chickens after famous authors, literary characters, or book titles. For example, you could have “Hemingway,” “Shakespeare,” “Hobbit,” “Matilda,” “Darcy,” or “Atticus.”
Mythical Creatures:
Draw inspiration from mythologies around the world and name your chickens after creatures like “Phoenix,” “Griffin,” “Siren,” “Dragon,” “Valkyrie,” or “Centaur.”
Gourmet Delights:
If you’re a food lover, name your chickens after delectable treats such as “Waffle,” “Biscuit,” “Nugget,” “Tiramisu,” “Caramel,” or “Cupcake.”
French Fancies:
If you’re a lover of all things French or a Francophile, you may want to name your chick after famous French figures or places, for instance, “Madame Bovary,” “Voltaire,” or “Versailles.” You might even add a dash of humor and go for cute chicken names found in popular French dishes like “Coq au Vin,” or “Poulet.”
Lady Bird’s List:
To honor former First Lady, ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson, reflect her efforts in conservation and beautification by selecting names such as “Lily,” “Camellia,” or “Poppy.” It’s a gentle nod to history and a great way to teach young people about iconic figures.
Freshly Hatched:
For those tiny baby chicks just hatching, consider gentle, sweet names like “Sunrise,” “Eggsy,” or “Crackles.” It’s a wonderful way to celebrate their entry into the world.
Bird Breeds Banter:
If you find joy in the humor of playing with words, consider a name that hints at the breed of your birds. For instance, if you have Rhode Island chicks, how about “Rhodie?” Or for the Buff Orpington gals out there, “Ms. Buff” could well bring smiles around your flock.
General Names:
If you’re in love with the general charm of the outdoors and natural elements, consider names such as “Feather,” “Sky,” “Cloud,” or “Wind.” These are great ways to reflect the natural beauty of your birds.
Remember, the most important thing is to choose a theme that resonates with you and brings joy to your chicken-raising experience. Whether it’s a quirky, elegant, or adventurous, your themed chicken flock will undoubtedly become a delightful conversation starter and a source of pride. Get creative, have fun, and enjoy your unique and named flock!
If you’re not interested in keeping to a theme, you can pick any name you like–I promise the hens won’t mind! Maybe an apple-themed name for your big red chicken or a name inspired by their curiosity.
You’ll find our list of names below, including everything from punny names like “Chicken Little” for the easily startled hatchling that’s always pecking nervously to whimsical and clever options; there is something for every chicken owner to find inspiration. Paraphernalia from farm life or a unique attribute, like the distinctive color of a Rhode Island Red, could spark a naming choice.
We hope this list inspires you to create names as unique as the squawk of your rooster, the nurturing cluck of your hens, or the soft chirp of a new hatchling!
If you’re not interested in keeping to a theme, you can pick any name you like–I promise the hens won’t mind!
We hope this list inspires you!
101 Best Chicken Names List
Amelia Egghart
Cluck Norris
Nugget
Buttercup
Daisy
Omelette
(Too close to the end product? The name “Omelet” feels like buying one of those cakes that looks like your dog and then eating it. But if you are good with it…)
Feathers
Coco
Penny
Hazel
Fluffy
Popcorn
Ginger
Pearl
Biscuit
Sunshine
Dottie
Rosie
Freckles
Henny Penny
Peaches
Lady Cluck
Honey
Willow
Caramel
Cinnamon
Bella
Henrietta
Pumpkin
Millie
Daisy Mae
Penelope
Goldie
Clementine
Luna
Olive
Gigi
Mabel
Peppermint
Buffy
Petunia
Puddles
(While I think it could work for a chicken, I caution you against naming any animal after what they leave behind.)
Ruby
Maisie
Hazel
Ginger Snap
Matilda
Savannah
Dixie
Willow
Penny Featherbottom
Cookie
Henrietta Clucksalot
Princess
Maple
Apricot
Dolly
Flo
Cupcake
Penelope Peckington (I adore this one!!)
Rosie Cheeks
Millie-Mae
Gertie
Henrietta Hatchinson
Noodle (For those not-so-bright birds)
Featherina
Blossom
Poppy
Daisy Doodle
Buttercup Bok-Bok
Hazel Hootenanny
Polly
Coco Puff
Freckles Featherington
Gingersnap Galore
Pearl Pullet
Sunshine Samba
Flo Fluffington
Biscuit Butterbeak
Peaches Peckinsworth
Gingerbread
Maisy May (Sweet name for a sweet bird)
Cinnamon Swirl
Mabel McMuffin
Lady Feathersworth
Rosie Ruffles
Daisy Doodlebug
Penny Peckerson
Henrietta Hennypants
Maple Marshmallow
Fluffy Featherstone
Biscuit Beakerson
Willow Wingding
Buttercup Bokkers
Coco Cluckington
Ginger Snapcluck
Hazel Hennypenny
Dottie Doodle-Doo
Petunia Pullet
Popcorn Plucker
(Which sounds like a swear word. Could come in handy when she plucks your garden clean.)
Nugget Noodlehead
Celebrate Your Chickens’ Individuality.
Naming your layers is an practice that breathes life and character into your coop occupants. Whether you opt for literary allusions, mythical marvels, or simply names that resonate with your heart, these endearing monikers create a profound sense of individuality among your feathered companions.
As you spend time with your chickens, you’ll witness their charming idiosyncrasies and playful interactions, each one etching a special place in your heart. With every cluck, scratch, and mischievous hop, your named layers become cherished friends, forging an unbreakable bond that makes the joy of raising chickens an experience unlike any other.