Unicorn Names
Unicorns have been symbols of purity, grace and hard-to-catch magic since medieval bestiaries, and Scotland even adopted one as its national animal. Today they’re just as likely to be a child’s favorite stuffed toy, a character in a bedtime story or the name of a very glamorous pony. Below you’ll find more than 100 unicorn names sorted by style: real names that mean star, light or grace, glittery rainbow names, gentle names for girl and boy unicorns, and a few silly ones.
If your unicorn needs friends, we have plenty of fairy names and mermaid names in the same sparkly spirit. Naming a real horse? Our pony names list is made for that.
Unicorn names with magical meanings
Real names with meanings that suit a unicorn’s legend of light, purity and the night sky. For more like these, see names that mean star and names that mean light.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Luna | Moon | Latin |
| Aurora | Dawn | Latin; Roman goddess of dawn |
| Celeste | Heavenly | Latin |
| Stella | Star | Latin |
| Nova | New (a star that suddenly brightens) | Latin |
| Seraphina | Fiery one, from the seraphim | Hebrew |
| Elara | A moon of Jupiter, from a lover of Zeus in Greek myth | Greek |
| Esther | Star (possibly) | Persian |
| Lucia | Light | Latin |
| Gwendolyn | White or blessed ring | Welsh |
| Bianca | White | Italian |
| Grace | Grace, goodness | Latin |
| Clara | Bright, clear | Latin |
| Selene | Moon; the Greek moon goddess | Greek |
| Orion | The hunter constellation | Greek |
| Sirius | Brightest star in the night sky, “scorching” | Greek |
| Leo | Lion | Latin |
| Castor | One of the Gemini twins | Greek |
| Phoebus | Bright, shining (epithet of Apollo) | Greek |
| Lucian | Light | Latin |
| Alban | White | Latin |
| Zephyr | The west wind | Greek |
| Eira | Snow | Welsh |
| Iris | Rainbow; the Greek rainbow messenger | Greek |
| Amalthea | The nurturing goddess-goat of Zeus; also the unicorn in <em>The Last Unicorn</em> | Greek |
Sparkly and glittery unicorn names
Bright, bouncy names that sound like confetti. Great for plush toys, party themes and kids’ stories.
| Name | Vibe | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkle | Pure glitter | Party unicorn |
| Glimmer | Soft shine | Shy unicorn |
| Twinkle | Starry and small | Baby unicorn |
| Stardust | Cosmic sparkle | Night-flying unicorn |
| Shimmer | Silky shine | Elegant unicorn |
| Glitterhoof | Shiny footsteps | Dancing unicorn |
| Dazzle | Showstopper | Performer |
| Sequin | Fashionable | Trendy toy |
| Tinsel | Festive | Holiday unicorn |
| Pixie Dust | Fairy magic | Fairy-tale friend |
| Starlight | Gentle glow | Bedtime buddy |
| Gem | Precious and small | Tiny unicorn |
| Crystal | Clear and bright | Ice-palace unicorn |
| Diamond | Rare and brilliant | Royal unicorn |
| Opal | Rainbow-flecked gemstone | Pastel unicorn |
| Sugarplum | Sweet and dreamy | Ballet fans |
Rainbow and color unicorn names
Pick a color from the mane or coat. Our purple color names and pink color names have even more shade ideas.
| Name | Color it suits | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow | Multicolor | The classic |
| Prism | Multicolor | Splits light into color |
| Lavender | Pale purple | Calm and floral |
| Violet | Deep purple | Vintage flower name |
| Amethyst | Purple | February birthstone |
| Rosie | Pink | Sweet and friendly |
| Blush | Soft pink | Delicate |
| Bubblegum | Bright pink | Playful |
| Cotton Candy | Pink and blue | Fairground treat |
| Periwinkle | Blue-lilac | Unusual and cute |
| Sky | Light blue | Airy |
| Sapphire | Deep blue | Regal gemstone |
| Mint | Pale green | Fresh |
| Buttercup | Yellow | Meadow flower |
| Marigold | Gold-orange | Warm and sunny |
| Pearl | White | Classic and pure |
| Snowdrop | White | First flower of spring |
| Coral | Pink-orange | Beachy |
| Aqua | Turquoise | Water unicorn |
| Indigo | Blue-violet | Rainbow color |
Girl unicorn names
Graceful, princess-worthy names for a female unicorn.
| Name | Vibe | Meaning / note |
|---|---|---|
| Celestia | Royal and celestial | From Latin <em>caelestis</em>, heavenly |
| Moonbeam | Soft and dreamy | A ray of moonlight |
| Angel | Sweet | Greek “messenger” |
| Princess Petal | Storybook royalty | Flower princess |
| Fleur | Delicate | French “flower” |
| Dahlia | Elegant | Flower named for botanist Anders Dahl |
| Belle | Beautiful | French |
| Ophelia | Poetic | Greek “help” |
| Willow | Gentle | The graceful tree |
| Juniper | Earthy | Evergreen shrub |
| Sienna | Warm | Earth pigment named after Siena, Italy |
| Daisy | Cheerful | From “day’s eye” |
Boy unicorn names
Strong but still magical names for a male unicorn.
| Name | Vibe | Meaning / note |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder | Powerful | Storm unicorn |
| Comet | Fast | Streaks across the sky |
| Galaxy | Cosmic | Big and bold |
| Silver | Sleek | Precious metal |
| Frost | Cool | Winter unicorn |
| Aspen | Outdoorsy | Quaking tree |
| Arthur | Legendary | The mythic king |
| Merlin | Wise | Arthurian wizard |
| Blaze | Fiery | Also a horse’s white face marking |
| Jasper | Earthy | Gemstone |
| Atlas | Strong | Titan who held the sky |
| Everest | Epic | Tallest mountain |
| Cosmo | Starry | From Greek <em>kosmos</em>, order, universe |
| Titan | Mighty | Giant gods of Greek myth |
| Onyx | Dark and sleek | Black gemstone |
| Rune | Mysterious | Old Norse “secret” |
| Apollo | Radiant | Greek god of the sun and music |
| Finn | Bright | Irish “fair, white” |
Funny unicorn names
For unicorns with a sense of humor, or a toy that’s seen things.
| Name | Why it’s funny | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Prance-a-Lot | Very proud trotter | Show-off unicorn |
| Hornswoggle | Old word for trick, plus a horn | Prankster |
| Sprinkles | Looks like a cupcake | Dessert lover |
| Captain Glitterpants | Sparkle-obsessed | Kid favorite |
| Unicorny | Pun on corny | Dad-joke fans |
| Pony Soprano | Mob-boss energy | Grown-up humor |
| Horn Solo | Star Wars pun | Sci-fi fans |
| Neigh-thaniel | Horse pun | Nathaniel fans |
| Marshmallow | Squishy and white | Plush toy |
How to choose a unicorn name
- Look at the colors first: a lilac mane suggests Lavender or Amethyst, a white coat Pearl or Snowdrop.
- For kids, pick names that are easy to shout at bedtime: two syllables like Twinkle or Sparkle are ideal.
- Give a magical story character a real name with a meaning, like Stella (star) or Lucia (light), for extra depth.
- Pair unicorn siblings with a theme: gemstones, flowers or stars.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good name for a unicorn?
Popular choices include Sparkle, Stardust, Luna and Celestia; names tied to stars, light or rainbows suit a unicorn best.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The unicorn is Scotland’s national animal, and it appears on the Scottish royal coat of arms, where it traditionally symbolizes purity and power.
What is a good boy unicorn name?
Try Comet, Orion, Silver or Merlin for a male unicorn that still feels magical.
What is the unicorn called in The Last Unicorn?
In Peter S. Beagle’s 1968 novel and the 1982 film, the unicorn is transformed into a woman and named Lady Amalthea.