The Ultimate Guide to Duck Names: Fun and Creative Ideas for Your Feathered Friend
Getting a new duck and need the perfect name? Whether you’re naming a single duck or an entire flock, picking the right name can be both exciting and a little challenging. Some people go for classic names, while others prefer something quirky, food-related, or even inspired by celebrities. To make it easier, we’ve compiled an alphabetical list of fun and creative duck names sorted by category. Let’s dive in!
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Famous Ducks
Inspired by well-known ducks from cartoons, movies, and literature, these names are perfect for pop culture fans. Whether you love classic Disney characters, nostalgic Saturday morning cartoons, or iconic film references, this list has a quackingly good selection of famous duck names!
A – Alfred (from Batman), Arnold (from Hey Arnold!), Agent Howard (Howard the Duck)
B – Bill (from DuckTales), Beaky (Beaky Buzzard), Becky (from Finding Dory), Baby Huey (Harvey Comics)
C – Count Duckula (Danger Mouse spinoff), Charlie (from Charlie the Lonesome Cougar)
D – Daisy (Disney), Daffy (Looney Tunes), Donald (Disney), Dewey (DuckTales), Darkwing (from Darkwing Duck)
E – Eider (Donald Duck’s uncle from Disney comics)
F – Ferdinand (from Babe), Feathers McGraw (Wallace & Gromit), Flippy (from PB&J Otter)
G – Gladstone (Gladstone Gander, Disney comics), Gooseberry Sprig (Myth Adventures series)
H – Huey (DuckTales), Howard (Howard the Duck)
I – Iggy (from Iggy Arbuckle, though technically a beaver, sometimes confused with a duck)
J – José Carioca (parrot sidekick of Donald Duck, often associated with Disney’s duck universe)
K – Killer (Killer Diller Disney short)
L – Louie (DuckTales), Launchpad (DuckTales), Lame Duck (from Animaniacs)
M – Mallory (play on Mallard), Ming-Ming (Wonder Pets), Mallard Fillmore (comic strip character)
N – Nigel (The Wild Thornberrys—not a duck, but his exaggerated beak and voice fit the theme)
O – Orville (from The Rescuers), Omar (Omar the Vulture from Disney comics, but sometimes depicted as a duck)
P – Plucky (Tiny Toon Adventures), Psyduck (Pokémon), Panchito Pistoles (Donald Duck’s Three Caballeros pal)
Q – QuackerJack (Darkwing Duck), Quax (Quax the Crash Pilot, a German comedy film character)
R – Rockerduck (Disney comics), Roderick (Roderick the Red, from Disney comics)
S – Scrooge (DuckTales), Steelbeak (Darkwing Duck), Seymour (Duckman), Swifty (Goodfeathers, from Animaniacs)
T – The Ugly Duckling (Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale), Thaddeus (Disney comics character)
U – Uncle Scrooge (DuckTales), Upsy-Daisy (Sesame Street, an obscure duck puppet)
V – Velma (from The Ugly Duckling, a lesser-known animated short)
W – Webby (DuckTales), Wade (Garfield and Friends), Waddlesworth (102 Dalmatians), Waddles (Gravity Falls, though a pig, the name works!)
X – Xander (Fan nickname for an unnamed duck in a Disney short)
Y – Yellow Beak (Disney comics, an old pirate duck)
Z – Ziggy (DuckTales, an obscure one-time character)
Food-Inspired Names
If you love food, why not name your duck after something delicious? These names are inspired by sweet treats, cozy comfort foods, and tasty snacks—perfect for a duck as irresistible as your favorite dish. Whether your duck is a little “Noodle” or a “Waffles” fanatic, there’s a name here to satisfy your cravings!
A – Apple, Avocado, Almond, Apricot, Anise
B – Biscuit, Blueberry, Buttercup, Brownie, Butterscotch, Boba, Banana
C – Cookie, Cinnamon, Cupcake, Caramel, Cherry, Chai, Cocoa, Cranberry, Cream Puff
D – Dumpling, Donut, Dates, Dark Chocolate, Dijon
E – Eggnog, Espresso, Eclair, Elderberry
F – Fudge, Flapjack, Fig, Frosting, French Toast
G – Ginger, Granola, Gingersnap, Graham, Guava
H – Honey, Hazelnut, Huckleberry, Horchata
I – Ice Cream, Icing, Irish Cream
J – Jellybean, Jam, Julep, Java
K – Kiwi, Kumquat, Kettle Corn
L – Lemon, Licorice, Latte, Lollipop
M – Maple, Mochi, Macaron, Marshmallow, Molasses, Mango, Muffin
N – Nutmeg, Nougat, Nectarine
O – Olive, Oatmeal, Orange, Oreo
P – Peanut, Pickles, Pumpkin, Peaches, Popcorn, Pudding, Praline, Peppermint
Q – Quiche, Quinoa
R – Raspberry, Rhubarb, Rum, Raisin
S – Sprout, Sugar, S’mores, Shortbread, Strawberry, Sorbet, Sesame
T – Taffy, Toffee, Truffle, Tapioca, Turnip
U – Ube, Upside-Down Cake
V – Vanilla, Vino (wine), Vermicelli
W – Waffles, Walnut, Whipped Cream, Wasabi
Y – Yogurt, Yuzu
Z – Zucchini, Ziti
Typical Duck Names
These classic duck names never go out of style! Whether you’re looking for a timeless, charming, or easy-to-remember name, this list has all the go-to favorites. From “Ducky” to “Puddles,” these names capture the essence of what makes ducks so lovable.
A – Alfie, Amelia, Archie, Andy, Amber
B – Benny, Bubbles, Bill, Bella, Buttercup, Barney
C – Charlie, Chester, Coco, Clementine, Quackers (yes, it starts with C in spirit!)
D – Daisy, Ducky, Donald, Dipper, Dewey
E – Ellie, Ernie, Eddie, Echo, Emma, Ember
F – Feather, Frankie, Fluffy, Finn, Flap
G – Gus, Gloria, Gabby, Goofy, Goldie
H – Henry, Hazel, Hugo, Honey, Happy
I – Ivy, Iggy, Inkblot
J – Joey, June, Jasper, Jolly
K – Kiwi, Koda, Kiki, Kip
L – Lucky, Lulu, Louie, Lenny, Lemon
M – Mallory, Max, Mabel, Marshmallow, Mocha
N – Nibbles, Nala, Neville
O – Ollie, Olive, Otto, Opal
P – Penny, Puddles, Percy, Pip, Pickles
Q – Quackers, Quincy, Queenie
R – Ricky, Rosie, Rusty, River
S – Sunny, Scooter, Sam, Sassy, Snowball, Simon
T – Tilly, Theo, Taffy, Tinker
U – Umi, Uno, Ulysses
V – Vinnie, Violet, Velma
W – Waddles, Willow, Walter, Wally
Y – Yogi, Yara, Yoda
Z – Ziggy, Zippy, Zazu
Cute & Whimsical Names
These names are perfect if you want something extra adorable for your duck! Inspired by cuddly, playful, and fun-loving vibes, these names bring out the cuteness overload. Whether your duck is a “Jellybean” or a “Waddles,” these names are sure to make you smile!
A – Applejack, Angel, Apricot, Acorn
B – Bubbles, Button, Buttercup, Biscuit, Boop, Binky
C – Cuddles, Chirpy, Cupcake, Crumpet, Cookie, Chippy
D – Doodle, Dandy, Dazzle, Dumpling, Dizzy, Ducky
E – Echo, Elf, Eclair, Egglet
F – Fluffy, Fizz, Fudge, Fidget, Fifi, Fritter
G – Giggles, Gumdrop, Glitter, Gingersnap, Goober
H – Hiccup, Honeybun, Happy, Huggle
I – Itty Bitty, Ice Pop, Inkblot
J – Jellybean, Jolly, Jingle, Jumpy
K – Kiwi, Kiki, Kisses, Knick-Knack
L – Lollipop, Lilo, Lullaby, Lemon Drop
M – Marshmallow, Muffin, Mopsy, Munchkin, Macaroon
N – Niblet, Noodle, Nibsy, Nuzzle
O – Oopsy, Oatmeal, Olive, Orangie
P – Pebbles, Pipsqueak, Poppy, Pudding, Pompom
Q – Quirky, Quibble, Quackie, Q-Tip
R – Ruffles, Raspberry, Roo, Roly-Poly
S – Snickers, Sprinkles, Squishy, Squeaky, Sugarplum
T – Tinker, Tofu, Twinkle, Tater Tot, Tootsie
U – Upsy, Umi, Uno
V – Vanilla, Velvet, VeeVee
W – Waddles, Wiggles, Winky, Whimsy, Waffles
Y – Yummy, Yoyo, Yippee
Z – Ziggy, Zippy, Zoomie
Name Puns & Wordplay
Love a good pun? These playful names put a fun twist on words! Whether you’re a fan of pop culture references, clever jokes, or witty wordplay, these names will add a splash of humor to your duck’s identity. From “Duck Norris” to “Beakyoncé,” these names are as funny as they are fitting!
A – Aflac, Ameriquack, Attila the Honk
B – Beakyoncé, Bill Nye, Benedict Quack, Bruce Quillis
C – Count Quackula, Quack Sparrow, Cluck Norris
D – Duck Norris, Duckland, Drake Shelton, Downald Trump
E – Eggbert, Eggatha, Egg Sheeran, Eggo Waffles
F – Feathery Potter, Flapoleon, Fluff Daddy, Firequacker
G – Goose Wayne, Quackmire, Gander Mountain, Gizzard of Oz
H – Honk Hogan, Huey Lewis and the News
I – Indiana Jones (Induckiana Jones), Ice Quack
J – James Pond, Jaba the Duck, Jimmy Quackart
K – Kanye Nest, Krill Gates
L – Lord of the Wings, Leonardo DiQuackrio
M – Moby Duck, Mallard Monroe, Mary Quackins, Meryl Beep
N – Nestlé, Nibbles Cage
O – Omelet, Overeasy, Oprah Wingfrey
P – Puddle Huddle, Quacker Jack, Pluck Skywalker, Peking Duck
Q – Quackie Chan, Quack Black, Quackson Pollock
R – Ruffle Crowe, Raptor Pratt, Rhiquacka
S – Sir Quacksalot, Shelldon, Snoop Quack, Shake-N-Beak
T – The Quacken, Tony Honk, Tater Tot (Tater Quack?)
U – Uncle Quacker, Uddle Waddle
V – Vincent van Goose, Voldemort (You-Know-Honk)
W – Waddleston, Wingston Churchill, Waddle Dee, Waddie Mercury
Y – Yolk-o Ono, Yoda (Quack Wars!)
Z – Zoolander (Ducklander), Zap Quackefron
Celebrity-Inspired Names
If your duck deserves a name worthy of the spotlight, why not take inspiration from the stars? These names are inspired by famous singers, actors, athletes, and pop culture icons. Whether your duck struts like Beyoncé, quacks with charisma like Clooney, or has the charm of Taylor Swift, this list is perfect for fans of Hollywood, music, and beyond. Pick a name that gives your feathered friend some star power!
A – Adele, Ariana (Grande), Adam (Levine), Audrey (Hepburn)
B – Beyoncé, Brad (Pitt), Britney (Spears), Bruno (Mars), Billie (Eilish)
C – Clooney (George), Cardi (B), Celine (Dion), Cher, Chris (Evans)
D – Dolly (Parton), Drake, Dua (Lipa), Depp (Johnny), Doja (Cat)
E – Elton (John), Ed (Sheeran), Emma (Watson), Eminem, Elvis (Presley)
F – Freddie (Mercury), Fergie, Florence (Welch), Frank (Sinatra)
G – Gaga (Lady), Gigi (Hadid), Gordon (Ramsay), Garth (Brooks)
H – Harry (Styles), Halsey, Hugh (Jackman), Halle (Berry)
I – Idris (Elba), Iggy (Azalea), Ice Cube, Isla (Fisher)
J – J-Lo, Justin (Timberlake), Julia (Roberts), Johnny (Cash), Jack (Black)
K – Katy (Perry), Keanu (Reeves), Kanye (West), Kit (Harington)
L – Lizzo, Leonardo (DiCaprio), Lupita (Nyong’o), Lenny (Kravitz)
M – Madonna, Monroe (Marilyn), Miley (Cyrus), Morgan (Freeman), Megan (Fox)
N – Nicki (Minaj), Natalie (Portman), Niall (Horan), Novak (Djokovic)
O – Oprah (Winfrey), Orlando (Bloom), Olivia (Rodrigo), Ozzy (Osbourne)
P – Prince, Pink, Paul (McCartney), Pedro (Pascal)
Q – Quincy (Jones), Queen (Bey), Quavo
R – Rihanna, Ringo (Starr), Robert (Downey Jr.), Rebel (Wilson)
S – Shakira, Snoop (Dogg), Scarlett (Johansson), Steve (Irwin), Selena (Gomez)
T – Taylor (Swift), Tom (Holland), Timothée (Chalamet), Taraji (P. Henson)
U – Usher, Uzo (Aduba)
V – Viola (Davis), Vin (Diesel), Vanessa (Hudgens)
W – Whitney (Houston), Winona (Ryder), Will (Smith), Wolfgang (Puck)
Y – Ye (Kanye), Yoko (Ono), Yolanda (Hadid)
Z – Zendaya, Zac (Efron), Zayn (Malik)
Celebrate your feathered friends with a customized product featuring their name! Whether it’s a personalized bowl, a name sign for their coop, or a unique tag, adding their name makes it extra special. Show your ducks some love with a fun, custom touch! 🦆💛
Final Thoughts
Naming your duck is a fun and personal experience, whether you go for a classic name, a silly pun, or something inspired by your favorite food. Hopefully, this list helps you find the perfect name for your feathered friend. What did you name your ducks? Let us know in the comments!
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I Love disneyyy, other names are beautiful too