Naming the members of your flock is serious business. You want the personalities of your chickens to shine, after all. If you are looking for funny — and even a little punny — chicken names for your roosters and hens, you have come to the right place. This list of 228 names has something for everyone. You will find a name for every chicken in the coop and much more.
Funny Chicken Names for Roosters
Roosters can have a wide variety of personalities, but there is one thing for certain: they know how to strut their stuff. When you want your boys to have a name as bold as their personalities, check out this list:
- Albert Eggstein
- Cooper
- Fat Egbert
- Cluck Vader
- Darth Egger
- Cluck Norris or Chick Norris
- Big Bird
- Birdie Sanders
- Chicken Little
- Pecky Blinder
- Chick Jagger
- Cluckovsky
- Cluck Kent
- Clucker Clegane
- Chick Cheney
- Cluck Barry
- Chick-ille O’Neil
- Eggar Allan Poe
- Houdini
- Rocky
- Russel Crow
- Tank
- Sir Cluck
- Sir Crows-A-Lot
- Count Cluckula
- Wyatt Chirp
- Abraham Chicken
- Chewbocka
- Daffy
- Donald Cluck
- Raptor
- Kellogg
- John Hancluck
- Little Richard
- Sheldon
- Maximus
- Big Bird
- Meggatron
- Foghorn
- Fowler
- Benedict
- Orlando Plume
- Chickalas Cage
- Alarm Clock
- Toothless
- Hei Hei
Funny Chicken Names for Hens
Figuring out funny chicken names for your girls can be done a couple of ways. You can consider the individual chicken, including how many eggs she puts out in a year, you can select a quirk, a color, or go with a pun. There are so many options.
Here are some examples of funny chicken names for hens:
- Amelia Egghart
- Angelina Jopeep
- Eggatha Christie
- Tootsie
- Hen Solo
- Princess Laya
- Vera Wing
- Wendy Bird
- Yolko Ono
- Henneth Paltrow
- Hennifer Aniston
- Courtney Clucks
- Dixie Chick
- Goldie Hen
- Bo Peep
- Bertha
- Mother Clucker
- Mary Poopins
- Miss Henny
- Meryl Cheep
- Grace Shelly
- Wander Woman
- Henrique
- Hillary Fluff
- Jabba the Hen
- Dolly Carton
- Oprah Henfrey
- Eggwina
- Margaret Hatcher
- Miss Frizzle
- Flapper Girl
- Peri Peri
- Pecky Galore
- Bonita
- Plenty O’ Eggs
- Chickzilla
- Dora the Eggsplorer
- Henmione
- Bocky
- Tyler Peck
- Chickira
- Little Peep
Funny and Cute Chicken Names
Sometimes you want to name your little cluckers something cute yet comical. After all, so many chickens are lovable balls of fluff. Here is a list of funny and cute names for both roosters and hens:
- Doodle
- Skipper
- Nugget
- Peep
- Pip
- Waddles
- Dots or Dottie
- Henrietta
- Chickadee
- Rex
- Robot
- Ella
- Iago
- Milly
- Tweety
- Pecky
- Beaky
- Layla
- Laney
- Chicky
- Henny
- Penny
- Chickpea
- Snowball
- Fluffy Butt
- Puffy
- Dodo Bird
- Pom Pom
- Fuzz
- Plucky
Funny Food-Inspired Chicken Names
While naming your chickens after pop culture and famous celebrities is all well and good, the ultimate joke is to name them after chicken-inspired dishes. Sure, it may not be your cup of tea, but it’s bound to make others laugh. Plus, most chickens named after food tend to have big personalities, and so being called Filet or Alfredo is ideal.
Here is a list of fun food-inspired names for your flock:
- Barbecue
- Alfredo
- Buffalo Wings
- Kentucky Fried or KFC
- Filet
- Macaroni
- Fish Sticks
- Curry
- Dumpling
- Drumstick
- Kabob
- Gumbo
- Orange
- Fajita
- Jerky
- General Tso
- Taco
- Yakitori
- Noodle
- Piccata
- Roaster
- Sesame
- Pot Pie
- Burger
- Patty
- Scramble
- Egg
- Stew
- Teriyaki
- Tenders
- Tandoori
- Waffles
- Fry
- Tikka
- Masala
- Cacciatore
- Parmesan
- Florentine
- Chili
- Caprese
- Taquito
- Orzo
- Tortellini
- Ravioli
- Chip
- Meringue
- Linguine
- Popcorn
- Biscuit
- Gravy
Funny Chickens Names for Groups
Sometimes you want to keep to a fun theme that bands the flock together. Plus, naming your chickens after known groups or characters is easier to remember. Here are some names that go well together, like peas in a pod:
- Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup (The Powerpuff Girls)
- Thelma and Louise
- Thing One and Thing Two
- Bibbidi, Bobbidi, and Boo (Cinderella)
- Fries, Taters, and Tots
- Salt, Pepper, and Paprika (Blue’s Clues)
- Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana
- Tick, Tac, and Toe
- Polka and Dot
- Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather (Sleeping Beauty)
- Einey, Meenie, Miney, and Mo
- Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato
- Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and Rose (The Golden Girls)
- Charlotte, Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Mr. Big (Sex and the City)
- Scary, Sporty, Baby, Ginger, and Posh (The Spice Girls)
- Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, and Tiger Lily
- Marsha, Jan, and Cindy (The Brady Bunch)
- Regina, Gretchen, Karen, Cady, Janis, and Aaron (Mean Girls)
- Snap, Crackle, and Pop
- Barbie and Ken
- Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed (The Lion King)
- Laverne and Shirley
- Lucy and Ethel
- Harry and Sally
- Green Eggs and Ham
- Sandy, Betty, Frenchy, and Danny (Grease)
- Wilma and Betty (The Flintstones)
- Cersei and Jaime (Game of Thrones)
- Gomez and Morticia (The Addams Family)
- Laffy and Taffy
- Peanut, Butter, and Jelly
- Zora and Vida (From Russia With Love)
- Bambi and Thumper (Bambi or Diamonds Are Forever)
- Bugs and Lola (Looney Tunes)
- Dark and White Meat
- Husband and Wife
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Original, Crispy, and Extra Crispy
- Popeye, Colonel, and Ronald
Funny and Colorful Chicken Names
Sometimes you want to provoke a laugh but also reference your chicken’s coloring. Or maybe you want to name a chicken the opposite of what they look like. Without a doubt, naming a rooster Rusty only to have him be totally black might provoke a chuckle. Here are some colorful yet comical chicken names to consider for both roosters and hens:
- Coconut
- Cotton
- Ghost
- Powder
- Sugar
- Cocoa
- Copper
- Butter
- Buffy
- Brownie
- Blondie
- Blackie
- Crow
- Raven
- Onyx
- Smokey
- Shade
- Espresso (or Eggpresso)
- Fudgie
- Frosty
- Caramel
Is this still not enough for you? Then here is a video where 115 more names will be listed!
Do Chickens Learn Their Names?
Having gone through the full list of funny chicken names, you may be wondering if your chicken is even going to know their name. Fun fact: Chickens learn their names. When handled from a young age and told their name repetitively, your chickens can be conditioned to respond to their name. While chickens will not come running when you call them like a dog, they will know you are talking to them.
Furthermore, chickens are quick to learn your voice, because they associate it with food, snacks, and comfort. They will also remember your face.
Tips For Training Your Chicken to Know Their Name
Now that you have selected a funny name for your chicken, why not read up on how to train them to know their name? Older chickens may not pick up their name right away, but chicks can learn rather quickly.
Once you have decided on a name, it is important to say it around chicks as soon as they are born. Adult chickens will take much longer to recognize that the word they are hearing all the time is their name.
It is also recommended that you take time to interact with your chicks and chickens throughout the day. The more they associate you with repeated sounds, food, and care, the quicker they will listen to what you say.
Lastly, positively reinforce good behavior. Whenever your chicken responds to you calling their name, give them a treat, such as a mealworm or piece of cracked corn. Even if chickens do not comprehend what their name means, they will know they are getting snacks whenever they hear you say it and come running.
Final Thoughts on Funny Chicken Names
Chickens are a fun pet to have, so why not give them a funny name that highlights their personality? And while you can use a classic human name, like Ethel, why not bring a bit of sparkle to the coop? Let Little Peep and Hen Solo have some time in the spotlight. It’s sure to put a smile on your face whenever you start calling your chickens by their funny names.
Valerie has been content writing since 2016 for websites and companies all around the world. A traveler, dancer, martial artist, Valerie loves gathering experiences and wisdom. Her travels have taken her to over 20 countries, and she hopes to see more of the world soon.
