When it comes to naming your bunny, it's typical to look for names that evoke how soft and fluffy they are or relate to their long, adorable ears. There are lots of other unusual places to find inspiration for your new rabbit's name that can really express your personality.
Female Rabbit Names From Mythology
Rabbits actually feature frequently in the mythologies of various cultures. These names evoke moon goddesses attended by rabbit handmaidens and mystical creatures with a knack for making delicious snacks.
- Chang'e (or Chang-o) - A Chinese moon goddess who is depicted with rabbits.
- Eostre - An Anglo-Saxon moon goddess depicted with rabbit ears and with a white rabbit companion. Eostre is the progenitor of the Easter holiday and the Easter bunny.
- Freya - The Norse goddess of love is often depicted with rabbits.
- Holda - A Norse goddess of the hunt who is depicted with wild rabbits carrying torches behind her.
- Katles - A Siberian moon goddess who could turn into a rabbit.
- Mochi - Rabbits in Japanese mythology make this delicious treat.
- Ostara - A Celtic moon goddess and variation on Eostre.
- Tteok - In Korean mythology, these rice cakes are made by rabbits.
- Wenenut - An Egyptian goddess who is depicted with the head of a rabbit.
Names From Popular Books, Movies, and Culture
Rabbit characters can be found in all types of books, television shows, and movies. They show up in everything from children's picture books to literature and video games.
- Anais - from the cartoon The Amazing World of Gumball
- Babs - from the cartoon Tiny Toon Adventures
- Bianca - from the video game Spyro: Year of the Dragon
- Bonbon - from the Animal Crossing video game
- Carmen - from the Animal Crossing video game
- Carrot - from the manga One Piece
- Chrissy - from the Animal Crossing video game
- Clover - from the book Watership Down
- Cottontail - from The Tale of Peter Rabbit books
- Cream - from the video game Sonic Advance 2
- Cutey Bunny - from the comic book series
- Dewdrop - from the television miniseries Watership Down
- Eva Earlong - from the Jazz Jackrabbit video game
- Flopsy - from the Tale of Peter Rabbit books
- Francine - from the Animal Crossing video game
- Grace - after Grace Slick of the band Jefferson Airplane and their famous song White Rabbit
- Haru - from the cartoon Beastars
- Haystack - from the book Watership Down
- Hyzenthlay - from the book Watership Down
- Jessica - from the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit; Roger Rabbit's (non-rabbit) wife was named Jessica
- Josephine - from the Tale of Peter Rabbit books
- Judy Hopps - from the movie Zootopia
- Lola - from the movie Space Jam
- Luna - from the Harry Potter books; Luna Lovegood's patronus was a rabbit
- Miffy - from the Miffy children's books and UNICEF
- Mira - from the Animal Crossing video game
- Mizuchi - from the cartoon Beastars
- Mopsy - from the Tale of Peter Rabbit books
- Nelthilta - from the book Watership Down
- Nettle - from the television miniseries Watership Down
- Nildro-hain - from the book Watership Down
- Nyreem - from the book Watership Down
- Panne - from the video game Fire Emblem: Awakening
- Ruby - from the book Max & Ruby
- Serena - from the book The Little White Horse
- Shara - from the video game Final Fantasy
- Strawberry - from the television miniseries Watership Down
- Thethuthinnang - from the book Watership Down
- Thrayonlosa - from the book Watership Down
- Vanilla - from the video game Sonic Advance 2
- Vilthuril - from the book Watership Down
- Vibri - from the video game Vib-Ribbon
- Violet - from the television miniseries Watership Down
- Yumigami - from the video game Ōkami
Bunny Names Based on the Moon
In addition to often being associated with moon goddesses, rabbits are often associated with the moon as well in folklore. These names for female rabbits are based on the moon from various cultures.
- Amalthea - a moon of Jupiter
- Amaris (Gaelic) - "child of the moon"
- Aruna (Japanese) - "moon love"
- Artemis - Greek goddess of the moon
- Ayla (Turkish) - "moon halo"
- Aysun (Turkish) - "beautiful as the moon"
- Callisto - a moon of Jupiter
- Calypso - a moon of Saturn
- Chandra (Hindi) - "moon"
- Delia (Greek) - Another spelling for Diana, Roman goddess of the moon
- Deva - Hindu moon goddess
- Diana - Roman goddess of the moon
- Elara - a moon of Jupiter
- Europa - a moon of Jupiter
- Helene - a moon of Saturn
- Hala (Arabic) - "moon halo"
- Hina or Mahina - Hawaiian moon goddess
- Io (Greek) - a moon of Jupiter
- Jyoshna (Sanskrit) - "moonlight"
- Kamaria (Swahili) - "beauty of the moon"
- Larissa - a moon of Neptune
- Lucine (Armenian) - "moon"
- Luna (Spanish, Italian) - "moon"
- Maha (Arabic) - "moon"
- Mahtab (Arabic) - "moonlight"
- Mitsuka (Japanese) - "beauty of the moon"
- Monday (Old English) - "moon day"
- Neomi (Greek) - "full moon"
- Nikini (Sri Lanka) - "full moon"
- Pandora - a moon of Saturn
- Pensri (Thai) - "full moon"
- Phoebe (Greek) - The Greek counterpart of Diana, Roman goddess of the moon
- Portia - a moon of Uranus
- Purnima (Hindi) - "full moon"
- Quila - Incan goddess of the moon
- Selene or Celene - Greek goddess of the moon
- Thalassa - a moon of Neptune
- Titania - a moon of Uranus
- Zira (Hebrew) - "moonlight"
Chocolate-inspired Female Bunny Names
Everyone knows that rabbits are associated with Easter and a favorite holiday treat, the chocolate Easter Bunny. These names for your girl bunny are based on the delicious treat and also are great choices for brown or dark-colored rabbits.
- Baby Ruth
- Brownie
- Butterfinger
- Cadbury
- Cappucino
- Chocolate
- Chocolat
- Cioccolata
- Cocoa
- Cream Puff
- Cupcake
- Dove
- Éclair
- Fondue
- Fudge
- Ganache
- Gâteau
- Hershey
- Kisses
- Kit Kat
- Mocha
- Mousse
- Nestle
- Nib
- Nutella
- Oreo
- Parfait
- Pavlova
- Pudding
- Raisinet
- Reeses
- Snickers
- Soufflé
- Torte
- Trifle
- Truffle
- Turtle
- Twix
Rabbit Names Brought by Nature
You often see female rabbit names that come from popular flowers and trees. An even better source for rabbit names comes from their natural habitats, namely meadows and wildflowers.
- Angelica
- Aster
- Beautyberry
- Beebalm
- Bellflower
- Blackberry
- Bluebell
- Blueberry
- Blueheart
- Buttercup
- Calamint
- Camas
- Columbine
- Corydalis
- Daisy
- Dandelion
- Daylily
- Fairybell
- Fawnlily
- Fern
- Foxglove
- Honeysuckle
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Ladyslipper
- Larkspur
- Laurel
- Lea
- Leafcup
- Lily
- Lobelia
- Lotus
- Mariposa
- Mayflower
- Meadow
- Mimosa
- Orchid
- Parsley
- Pennywort
- Peony
- Perilla
- Periwinkle
- Phacelia
- Poppy
- Primrose
- Rose
- Sage
- Senna
- Sherardia
- Shortia
- Silverbell
- Snowberry
- Spiraea
- Sumac
- Sunflower
- Tansy
- Teasel
- Thistle
- Trillium
- Vervain
Finding a Name for Your Female Rabbit
There are plenty of places to find name inspirations for your new female bunny. If you're looking for something more unusual, think about how rabbits have been depicted throughout history and the types of concepts they evoke to come up with a name that's memorable.
