200+ Cool Unicorn Names : Find out what yours is!
- , by Jessica Miller
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How to Pick the Perfect Unicorn Name
Whether you're naming a beloved unicorn stuffed animal, creating a character for your fantasy novel, or just picking your own magical alter ego, the right unicorn name makes all the difference. We've gathered over 250 names and sorted them into categories so you can find exactly what you're looking for.
Scroll through the full list, or jump straight to the category that speaks to you. And if you're still undecided by the end? We've got a few tricks for that too.
Cute Unicorn Names
Sweet, soft, and full of sparkle. These names are perfect for plush toys, younger characters, or anyone who leans into the adorable side of unicorn life.
Bubbles - Buttercup - Cupcake - Sprinkle - Snuffle - Marshmallow - Lollipop - Cookie - Pudding - Jellybean - Peanut - Muffin - Twinkle - Giggles - Puff - Sugarplum - Sweetie - Honey - Blossom - Peaches - Daisy - Snowy - Pixie - Dolly - Bonbon
Funny Unicorn Names
Not every unicorn takes itself seriously. These names are for the ones who'd rather make you laugh than grant a wish.
Sir Sparkle-a-Lot - Glitterbomb - Hornswoggle - Captain Rainbottom - Neighsayer - Unicorndog - Sparkle McSparkleface - Hoofhearted - Uni the Corny - Prancelot - Tootsy - Fluffernutter - Corny McHornface - Disco Hooves - Rainbow Burps - Sir Trots-a-Lot - Nacho - Pickle - Waffles - Lord Glittermane
If these made you smile, wait until you see our collection of unicorn jokes for kids and adults. Some of them are gloriously corny.
Female Unicorn Names
Elegant, powerful, or whimsical. These names suit any girl unicorn. Many draw inspiration from nature, gemstones, and mythology.
Aurora - Bella - Celeste - Diana - Elara - Faye - Giselle - Harmony - Iris - Jewel - Lacey - Luna - Melody - Nala - Opal - Pearl - Rosalind - Seraphina - Stella - Valentina - Violet - Willow - Xenia - Yasmine - Zara
Male Unicorn Names
Bold, noble, and ready for adventure. These names work for boy unicorns, stallion characters, and any unicorn with a strong presence.
Archer - Blaze - Comet - Dash - Eclipse - Falcon - Griffin - Hunter - Ivory - Jasper - Knight - Legend - Magnus - Noble - Orion - Phoenix - Quest - Regal - Storm - Thunder - Valor - Warden - Zephyr - Atlas - Titan
Mythical and Magical Unicorn Names
These names carry weight. They sound like they belong in ancient legends and epic quests. The kind of names a unicorn earns over centuries.
Aethon - Celestius - Dreamweaver - Ethereal - Frostwhisper - Gloriana - Halcyon - Iridessa - Luminos - Moonshadow - Nightshade - Oberon - Pearlmist - Quicksilver - Ravenhorn - Silvermoon - Starweaver - Twilight - Undine - Vesper
Pick your favorite
Curious about the legends behind these kinds of names? Our deep dive into unicorn facts and mythology covers where much of this lore comes from. And if you've ever wondered whether unicorns were ever actually real, the answer involves a 3.5-tonne prehistoric beast.
Cool Unicorn Names
For unicorns that don't do cute. These names have an edge to them.
Blitz - Ember - Fury - Havoc - Jinx - Maverick - Neon - Onyx - Phantom - Rogue - Shadow - Tempest - Venom - Wildfire - Zenith - Ace - Blade - Cinder - Vortex - Rebel
If darker unicorn vibes appeal to you, our article on black unicorns and their symbolism goes into what makes these mysterious creatures so compelling.
Unicorn Names by Color
Pink Unicorn Names
Rosie - Blush - Petal - Flamingo - Coral - Magenta - Peony - Fuchsia - Cherry - Raspberry
Purple Unicorn Names
Amethyst - Lavender - Violet - Plum - Orchid - Mauve - Lilac - Mulberry - Indigo - Grape
Blue Unicorn Names
Sapphire - Ocean - Sky - Cobalt - Azure - Breeze - Frost - Neptune - Rain - Aqua
Gold and White Unicorn Names
Goldie - Ivory - Pearl - Crystal - Diamond - Platinum - Stardust - Snowflake - Moonbeam - Shimmer
Rainbow Unicorn Names
Prism - Spectrum - Skittles - Kaleidoscope - Confetti - Tie-Dye - Palette - Harlequin - Mosaic - Aurora
Unicorn Names by Personality
Names for a Brave Unicorn
Valor - Fearless - Daring - Champion - Triumph - Gallant - Brave - Hero - Victor - Conqueror
Names for a Gentle Unicorn
Grace - Harmony - Gentle - Whisper - Serenity - Peace - Dove - Tender - Kindred - Haven
Names for a Mischievous Unicorn
Trickster - Jinx - Rascal - Scamp - Mischief - Bandit - Zigzag - Chaos - Prank - Scooter
The Complete A-Z Unicorn Name List
Here's our original master list, organized alphabetically. Use it to browse freely or search for something specific.
A
Amazing - Allure - Angel - Awesome - Aurora - Apple - Amethyst - Ace - Archer - Atlas
B
Bright - Bella - Bubbles - Bubbly - Buttercup - Butterscotch - Bouncy - Bloom - Blueberry - Berry - Banana - Brave - Beam - Bean - Breeze - Breezy - Blossom - Blue - Blush - Beauty - Beautiful - Ballerina - Blaze - Blitz - Bonbon
C
Charming - Colorful - Cloud - Cream - Cuddle - Crystal - Cloudburst - Cuteness - Chocolate - Chuckle - Cherry - Cookie - Cutie - Cheerful - Cheery - Cupcake - Cake - Candy - Cane - Creative - Custard - Coconut - Comet - Celeste - Cinder - Confetti
D
Dazzle - Dazzling - Delight - Delightful - Dancer - Diamond - Ditsy - Dreamer - Dawn - Dreamy - Daydream - Disco - Dandelion - Dashing - Daisy - Destiny - Dash - Dove - Daring
E
Elegant - Emerald - Energetic - Evergreen - Enchanting - Eclipse - Ember - Elara - Ethereal
F
Fancy - Feather - Fluffy - Fine - Frosty - Friendly - Fairy - Fearless - Fabulous - Fate - Flower - Fun - Falcon - Faye - Fury - Frost - Flamingo
G
Glitter - Gentle - Glittery - Glitzy - Giggle - Gold - Golden - Giddy - Glamourous - Graceful - Gemstone - Glorious - Galaxy - Gemini - Griffin - Grace - Gloriana - Goldie
H
Harmony - Happy - Honey - Honest - Helpful - Hunter - Halcyon - Haven - Hero - Harlequin
I
Ice - Iridescent - Ivory - Iris - Indigo - Iridessa
J
Joyful - Jam - Jolly - Jelly - Jazzy - Juicy - Jewel - Jade - Jasper - Jinx - Jellybean
K
Kiss - Knight - Kaleidoscope - Kindred
L
Love - Lovely - Lilly - Light - Lavender - Lemon - Lollipop - Lacey - Luck - Legend - Luna - Luminos - Lilac
M
Magic - Magical - Marshmallow - Moonbeam - Moonlight - Marvelous - Magnificent - Midnight - Merry - Moonstone - Magenta - Mystical - Majestic - Melody - Magnus - Maverick - Moonshadow - Muffin - Mosaic
N
Noble - Neon - Nala - Neptune - Nightshade - Nacho
O
Opal - Ocean - Onyx - Orion - Oberon - Orchid
P
Princess - Precious - Pearl - Peanut - Passionate - Pastel - Platinum - Pancake - Pearly - Playful - Pretty - Peerless - Peach - Pie - Pink - Pleasure - Pepper - Pickle - Pop - Perky - Puff - Pineapple - Phoenix - Phantom - Prism - Pixie - Petal
Q
Quickstar - Quartz - Quirky - Queen - Quest - Quicksilver
R
Rain - Rainbow - Rosy - Raspberry - Royal - Ruby - Rogue - Rebel - Regal - Rascal - Rosie
S
Shimmer - Stardust - Starbright - Silvermoon - Spirit - Sunset - Snowball - Sparkle - Sparkly - Softy - Strong - Silly - Sun - Sky - Sunny - Sunshine - Sugarplum - Snowflake - Starry - Storm - Summer - Shine - Sapphire - Sundance - Shiny - Starlight - Sweet - Sweetie - Stylish - Star - Smile - Silver - Snow - Snowy - Sandy - Snuffle - Strawberry - Sugary - Spice - Sassy - Sprinkle - Starlet - Sunflower - Shadow - Stella - Seraphina - Serenity - Spectrum - Skittles
T
Twinkle - Truffle - Twirly - Twilight - Tutu - Trendy - Tickle - Topaz - Thunder - Titan - Tempest - Trickster - Tender
U
Start your collection here
Unique - Undine - Uli
V
Vanilla - Velvet - Valentine - Violet - Valor - Vesper - Vortex
W
Willow - Witty - Winter - Whisper - Wings - Wonder - Winnie - Warden - Wildfire - Waffles
X
Xenia - Xylona
Y
Yummy - Yasmine
Z
Zany - Zara - Zephyr - Zenith - Zigzag
Fun Ways to Choose a Unicorn Name
There are so many great unicorn names that picking just one can feel impossible, especially for kids. Here are a few methods that turn the decision into part of the fun.
- Draw from a hat: Write your favorites on slips of paper, toss them in, and pull one out. Whatever you get, that's the name. No take-backs.
- Name matching game: Write each name on two cards, flip them all face-down, and play a memory game. The first match wins and becomes the official name.
- Flip a coin: Down to two options? Heads or tails settles it fast. Though we'll admit, if you feel disappointed by the result, that tells you something.
- Let personality decide: Spend a day with your unicorn (or character). Watch how it "behaves" in your imagination. The right name usually shows up on its own.
- Use a name generator: Sites like The Original Unicorn Name Generator can spark ideas you wouldn't have thought of.
Once you've settled on a name, you might want to take our unicorn personality quiz to see what kind of unicorn matches your vibe.
Do Unicorns Have Genders?
Here's a question that comes up more than you'd expect. Are unicorns male or female?
In mythology, unicorns don't lean one way or the other. They're mythical creatures, and gender wasn't really part of their original lore. That said, popular culture tends to picture unicorns as feminine, probably because of their graceful appearance and association with purity.
But plenty of legends feature powerful stallion unicorns too. The medieval European unicorn was often depicted as fierce and untamable. So really, your unicorn can be whatever you want it to be. Pick a name that feels right, regardless of category.
If the mythology angle interests you, our guide to unicorns versus pegasus digs into how different cultures imagined these creatures.
International Unicorn Day: April 9th
Did you know unicorns have their own holiday? Every year on April 9th, fans around the world celebrate International Unicorn Day. Perfect excuse to finally pick that unicorn name you've been putting off.
Some people use the day to name their unicorn plush collection, throw themed parties, or just embrace the magic for a day. Whatever your reason, having a unicorn name ready makes the celebration that much better.
Name Your Unicorn Stuffed Animal
One of the most popular reasons people search for unicorn names? Naming a plush toy. And honestly, there's something special about giving a stuffed animal a proper name. It stops being "the unicorn on the shelf" and becomes a character with a story.
A few tips for naming a plush unicorn specifically:
- Match the name to its color (a purple unicorn practically demands to be called Amethyst or Lilac)
- Consider its size (a giant plush deserves a grand name like Magnus or Gloriana)
- Let kids name it themselves. The names they come up with are always better than anything on a list
Unicorn Names for Stories and Creative Writing
Writing a fantasy novel, a bedtime story, or even a D&D campaign? The name you give your unicorn character sets the tone for everything that follows.
For epic fantasy, reach for the mythical names: Aethon, Celestius, Gloriana, Luminos. These sound ancient and carry weight.
For children's stories, cute names work better: Sprinkle, Giggles, Marshmallow. They're approachable and fun to say out loud.
For comedy, the funny names shine: Hornswoggle, Captain Rainbottom, Sparkle McSparkleface. They set expectations right from the start.
And if you're stuck on world-building, learning how to draw your unicorn character can help the name come to life visually.
What's a Unicorn's Real Name in Mythology?
In ancient Greek texts, the unicorn was called "monokeros" (one-horned). The Latin version "unicornis" gave us the English word. Different cultures had their own names: the Chinese called their unicorn-like creature the Qilin, while the Japanese version is the Kirin.
Still looking for more unicorn fun? Check out the funniest unicorn memes on the internet, or browse our cutest unicorn GIFs to brighten your day. And if you want to see unicorns get their groove on, our dabbing unicorn guide covers the whole phenomenon.
Hosting a unicorn party? Our unicorn face paint guide has every design you need to transform guests into magical creatures.
Planning the whole event from scratch? Our ultimate unicorn birthday party guide walks you through everything from the timeline and decorations to the food and party favors.
Want to learn how to create your own unicorn? Our step-by-step origami unicorn tutorial walks you through it.
