Frog Names
Frogs are one of the most charming pets you can keep: wide-eyed, surprisingly long-lived and full of quirky habits, from the pacman frog’s grumpy stare to the tree frog’s sticky-toed climbing. Here are more than 100 frog names to fit every personality, including famous frogs, funny hop-and-croak puns, green and colorful names, pond and rainforest names, and picks for specific species.
Many pet frogs live 10 to 20 years, so it’s worth taking a moment to choose well. If you keep other cold-blooded pets, browse our lizard names, axolotl names and turtle names for more ideas.
Famous frogs and toads
From the Muppets to fairy tales, these amphibians already have fans.
| Name | Where it’s from | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kermit | <em>The Muppets</em> | The world’s most famous frog |
| Robin | <em>The Muppets</em> | Kermit’s nephew |
| Jeremy | Beatrix Potter’s <em>The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher</em> | A fishing frog in a mackintosh |
| Toad | <em>The Wind in the Willows</em> | Mr. Toad of Toad Hall |
| Frog | Arnold Lobel’s <em>Frog and Toad</em> | The gentle best friend |
| Michigan J. | <em>Looney Tunes</em>’ singing frog | Top hat and cane |
| Tiana | <em>The Princess and the Frog</em> (2009) | The princess who becomes a frog |
| Naveen | <em>The Princess and the Frog</em> | The frog prince |
| Ray | <em>The Princess and the Frog</em> | A firefly friend (for a glowing frog) |
| Froggy | <em>Froggy Gets Dressed</em> picture books | Kid favorite |
| Pepe | The internet meme frog, created by Matt Furie | Use with care |
| Keroppi | Sanrio character | Cute Japanese frog |
| Frogger | The 1981 arcade game | Road-crossing hopper |
| Slippy | Slippy Toad from <em>Star Fox</em> | Techy frogs |
| Tsuyu | Froppy from <em>My Hero Academia</em> | Anime fans |
| Wednesday | “Wednesday, my dudes” frog meme | Internet-savvy owners |
| Jiraiya | <em>Naruto</em>, the Toad Sage | Big toads |
| Gamabunta | <em>Naruto</em>’s giant summoned toad | Huge pacman frogs |
| Prince Charming | The Frog Prince fairy tale | Waiting for a kiss |
| Mr. Toad | <em>The Wind in the Willows</em>’ full title | Posh toads |
Funny frog names and puns
Hop, croak and ribbit puns are frog-name gold. For more, see funny pet names.
| Name | The pun | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Toadally | “Totally” | Laid-back frogs |
| Hopper | Always hopping | Energetic frogs |
| Ribbit | The classic frog sound | Chatty frogs |
| Croaky | A hoarse voice | Loud frogs |
| Hoptimus Prime | Optimus Prime | Big, heroic frogs |
| Froddo | Frodo Baggins | Adventurous frogs |
| Frogbert | Humbert/Robert with a frog | Silly males |
| Frogzilla | Godzilla | Huge pacman frogs |
| Sir Hops-a-Lot | Knightly pun | Active frogs |
| Leap Year | The calendar | Big jumpers |
| Legs | Frog legs, the dish | Long-legged frogs |
| Bog Marley | Bob Marley | Chill frogs |
| Amphibi-Ann | Amphibian + Ann | Female frogs |
| Frogs Sinatra | Frank Sinatra | Singing males |
| Jabba | Jabba the Hutt | Round, lazy frogs |
| Warty | Toads’ bumpy skin (they don’t cause warts) | Toads |
| Grumpy | The Seven Dwarfs | Pacman frogs with a scowl |
| Puddle Jumper | Splash fan | Pond frogs |
| Chubbs | Round and cuddly | Chunky frogs |
Green frog names
Green is the classic frog color. See our green color names for more shade ideas.
| Name | Meaning | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | The green herb; Greek “royal” | Bright green frogs |
| Pickle | Green and bumpy | Toads |
| Olive | Green fruit | Olive-colored frogs |
| Lime | Zesty green citrus | Bright tree frogs |
| Kiwi | Green fruit | Small frogs |
| Jade | Green gemstone | Elegant frogs |
| Emerald | Green gem | Rich green frogs |
| Mossy | Soft green moss | Mossy frogs |
| Clover | Three-leafed plant | Lucky frogs |
| Sage | Gray-green herb; also “wise” | Calm frogs |
| Pistachio | Green nut | Pale green frogs |
| Guac | Short for guacamole | Fun frogs |
| Fern | Forest plant | Female frogs |
| Verde | Spanish “green” | Short and stylish |
| Shrek | The green ogre | Big, grumpy frogs |
| Yoda | Green Jedi master | Wise old frogs |
Names for colorful frogs
Poison dart frogs, red-eyed tree frogs and tomato frogs come in dazzling colors (their brightness warns predators they’re toxic in the wild; captive-bred dart frogs are not).
| Name | Color | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry | Blue | Blue poison dart frogs |
| Sapphire | Blue | Blue dart frogs |
| Tomato | Red | Tomato frogs |
| Cherry | Red | Strawberry dart frogs |
| Ruby | Red | Red frogs |
| Mango | Orange-yellow | Golden frogs |
| Lemon | Yellow | Yellow-banded dart frogs |
| Bumblebee | Yellow and black | Bumblebee dart frogs |
| Picasso | Multicolored | Very colorful frogs |
| Rainbow | Multicolored | Painted frogs |
| Neon | Glowing colors | Bright frogs |
| Skittles | Candy rainbow | Kids’ frogs |
| Red-Eye | Red eyes | Red-eyed tree frogs |
| Midnight | Dark blue-black | Dark frogs |
Names by frog species
Different frogs have very different personalities. These names match some of the most popular pet species.
| Name | Species | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Pac | Pacman frog | Round with a giant mouth, like Pac-Man |
| Chomp | Pacman frog | They’ll eat almost anything |
| Potato | Pacman frog | Round, sits still all day |
| Blob | Pacman frog | Lumpy and lovable |
| Dumpy | White’s tree frog | Also called the dumpy tree frog |
| Smiley | White’s tree frog | Their permanent smile |
| Sticky | Tree frog | Suction-cup toes |
| Gecko | Tree frog | Great climbers |
| Budgett | Budgett’s frog | Named after zoologist John Budgett |
| Zen | African dwarf frog | Floats calmly |
| Bubbles | African dwarf frog | Fully aquatic |
| Tomatillo | Tomato frog | Small and round |
| Chubby | Tomato frog | Puffs up when stressed |
| Goliath | Goliath frog | The world’s largest frog |
Pond and rainforest names
Names inspired by where frogs live, from lily ponds to steamy rainforests. See also water names.
| Name | Inspiration | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Lily | Lily pad | Pretty female frogs |
| Lotus | Water flower | Serene frogs |
| Marsh | Wetland | Bog frogs |
| Bayou | Southern wetland | Big bullfrogs |
| Bog | Soggy wetland | Toads |
| Brook | Small stream | Gentle frogs |
| Rain | Frogs call after rain | Tree frogs |
| Amazon | The rainforest | Tropical frogs |
| Congo | African rainforest | African species |
| Tadpole | Baby frog | Young frogs |
| Reed | Pond grass | Slim frogs |
| Pond | Home sweet home | Any frog |
| Cattail | The marsh reed with fuzzy brown spikes | Wetland classic |
| Monsoon | The tropical rainy season | Big, loud tree frogs |
| Willow | Waterside tree with trailing branches | Gentle and calm |
| Mangrove | Salt-tolerant coastal forest | Adventurous explorer |
| Drizzle | Light, steady rain | Tiny froglets |
Tips for naming your frog
- Watch your frog for a week: whether it sulks, hops or floats, its behavior often suggests the name.
- Frogs can’t really learn their names, so pick one that makes you happy to say.
- Check the species’ adult size. A tiny pacman frog can grow as big as a saucer.
- For pairs, try classic duos like Frog & Toad, Kermit & Piggy or Tiana & Naveen.
- Keeping other amphibian-style pets? Our bearded dragon names and snake names have more reptile-friendly ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good name for a frog?
Kermit, Hopper, Jeremy, Ribbit, Basil and Lily are some of the most popular frog names.
What is a funny name for a frog?
Toadally, Hoptimus Prime, Bog Marley, Frogzilla and Sir Hops-a-Lot are funny frog names.
What is the name of the frog in The Princess and the Frog?
The frog is Prince Naveen of Maldonia; Tiana also turns into a frog after kissing him.
What is a group of frogs called?
A group of frogs is called an army, and a group of toads is a knot.
Do frogs recognize their owners?
Frogs don’t bond like dogs, but many learn to associate their keeper with food and may approach the front of the tank at feeding time.