Choosing a name for a zebra can be a fun but thoughtful task. Whether you’re naming a pet zebra, a stuffed animal, or even a character, it’s helpful to find something that reflects their unique, striped charm. From names inspired by nature to playful or mythical options, there’s plenty to consider when picking the right fit. Here are a few ideas to help get you started.
Famous Zebra Names
- Marty (from Madagascar)
- Khumba (from Khumba)
- Stripes (from Racing Stripes)
- ZigZag
- Zecora (from My Little Pony)
- Savanna
- Zane
- Punda
- Tira (short for “Tira Mwega” in Swahili, meaning “good stripes”)
- Spotty
- Shadow
- Rascal
- Sprint
- Skippy
- Dazzle
- Rocky
- Zenda
- Zenith
- Blaze
- Rumble
- Zephyr
- Zorro
- Blitz
- Shira
- Stark
- Strider
- Bandit
- Spark
- Breeze
- Quicksilver
Zebra Names Female
- Zara
- Luna
- Bella
- Maya
- Tia
- Nala
- Zara
- Sable
- Lily
- Zuri
- Aurora
- Misty
- Ivy
- Pearl
- Seren
- Flora
- Freya
- Willow
- Cleo
- Sasha
- Piper
- Hazel
- Gigi
- Ruby
- Fern
- Zelda
- Calla
- Sienna
- Delta
- Amani
Zebra Names Male
- Zane
- Apollo
- Dash
- Zeus
- Leo
- Maverick
- Jax
- Storm
- Flint
- Orion
- Diesel
- Ace
- Jasper
- Scout
- Blaze
- Thunder
- Remy
- Atlas
- Rocky
- Titan
- Phantom
- Chase
- Rocco
- Shadow
- Duke
- Bruno
- Arrow
- Odin
- Max
- Onyx
Unique Zebra Names
- Zephyra
- Quorra
- Xylo
- Zantara
- Nyx
- Tova
- Kairo
- Lyric
- Seraph
- Rune
- Elara
- Zindra
- Solara
- Zyx
- Arcadia
- Azura
- Zenna
- Vireo
- Eira
- Calyx
- Zephyrus
- Solstice
- Valkyr
- Zeon
- Liora
- Cyra
- Zindra
- Kismet
- Zimra
- Zathra
Cute Zebra Names
- Zippy
- Peppy
- Tutu
- Cupcake
- Snickers
- Jellybean
- Ziggy
- Puff
- Smudge
- Tinker
- Nibbles
- Pippin
- Waffles
- Bubbles
- Snickerdoodle
- Cuddles
- Muffin
- Pudding
- Doodle
- Twinkle
- Fizz
- Bumble
- Button
- Sprout
- Dotty
- Giggles
- Sparkle
- Snappy
- Pookie
- Taffy
Good Zebra Names
- Stripe
- Dazzle
- Thunder
- Blitz
- Bolt
- Jasper
- Star
- Shimmer
- Ember
- Midnight
- Nova
- Silver
- Echo
- Finn
- Ranger
- Breeze
- Dawn
- Scout
- Glimmer
- Zenith
- Blaze
- Dusty
- Zorro
- Shadow
- Trix
- Quest
- Whisper
- Skye
- Rush
- Arrow
Cool Zebra Names
- Axel
- Jett
- Flash
- Zero
- Vortex
- Blade
- Nitro
- Haze
- Phantom
- Raze
- Storm
- Raven
- Slash
- Torque
- Venom
- Stealth
- Rocket
- Blaze
- Cipher
- Rogue
- Sabre
- Titan
- Apex
- Viper
- Echo
- Vega
- Ghost
- Zenith
- Onyx
- Shadow
Funny Zebra Names
- Stripy McStripeface
- Spotty Dotty
- Zig Zaggy
- Oreo
- Zebra McZebface
- Sir Stripesalot
- Checkers
- Pajama
- Barcode
- Stripey Longstockings
- Ziggy Stardust
- Zippity Doo Dah
- Pinstripe
- Zesty
- Tuxedo
- Skunky
- Candy Cane
- Hoof Hearted
- Bumble Stripes
- Speckles
- Doodle Stripes
- Whiskers
- Snickerdoodle
- Black & Whitey
- Wiggly Stripes
- Twix
- Polka Dots
- Zamboni
- Patches
- Moo Moo
Baby Zebra Names
- Ziggy
- Pebble
- Dotty
- Pippin
- Bambi
- Skipper
- Poppy
- Trixie
- Lolly
- Sprout
- Tiny
- Tizzy
- Squirt
- Fawn
- Cubbie
- Smidge
- Button
- Twinkie
- Pickles
- Squeak
- Cupcake
- Munchkin
- Chip
- Cookie
- Fluff
- Rascal
- Wiggly
- Snickers
- Bumble
- Dot
Best Zebra Names
- Ziggy
- Dash
- Blitz
- Oreo
- Zara
- Trixie
- Maverick
- Zane
- Nova
- Storm
- Zuri
- Stripes
- Zephyr
- Shadow
- Luna
- Rocco
- Shira
- Sable
- Breeze
- Axel
- Zara
- Zorro
- Scout
- Tia
- Bolt
- Rocky
- Skye
- Willow
- Titan
- Sparky
Zebra Names with Meaning
- Zuri (Swahili: “beautiful”)
- Penda (Swahili: “love”)
- Jua (Swahili: “sun”)
- Amani (Swahili: “peace”)
- Jabari (Swahili: “brave”)
- Taji (Swahili: “crown”)
- Mwezi (Swahili: “moon”)
- Jengo (Swahili: “building”)
- Nia (Swahili: “purpose”)
- Imara (Swahili: “strong”)
- Bahati (Swahili: “luck”)
- Sade (African: “honor bestows a crown”)
- Kazi (Swahili: “work”)
- Malaika (Swahili: “angel”)
- Akili (Swahili: “intelligence”)
- Kito (Swahili: “gem”)
- Baraka (Swahili: “blessing”)
- Raha (Swahili: “joy”)
- Mwamba (Swahili: “rock”)
- Saida (Swahili: “helper”)
- Nuru (Swahili: “light”)
- Kofi (African: “born on a Friday”)
- Zuberi (Swahili: “strong”)
- Shani (Swahili: “marvelous”)
- Moyo (Swahili: “heart”)
- Hodari (Swahili: “brave”)
- Safi (Swahili: “pure”)
- Duma (Swahili: “cheetah”)
- Amani (Swahili: “peace”)
- Moto (Swahili: “fire”)
Zebra Nicknames
- Z
- Zippy
- Stripey
- Zig
- Zee
- Stripes
- Zaza
- Zip
- Ziggy
- Pips
- Zane
- Zizi
- Spot
- Dash
- Blip
- Blitz
- Flash
- Pip
- Skippy
- Trix
- Shadow
- Zib
- Tizzy
- Jazzy
- Dot
- Rocco
- Jax
- Skid
- Buzzy
- Skipper
Cartoon Zebra Names
- Marty (from Madagascar)
- Zecora (from My Little Pony)
- Stripes (from Racing Stripes)
- Khumba (from Khumba)
- Zigby (from Zigby)
- Zibble (fictional)
- Stripey
- Ziggy
- Zeppo
- Tizzy
- Dash
- Zippy
- Bandit
- Binky
- Spotty
- Tigger
- Pinstripe
- Blaze
- Rumble
- Zeppy
- Flick
- Popper
- Pips
- Twix
- Fizz
- Nibbles
- Trix
- Doodle
- Smudge
- Poppy
Disney Zebra Names
- Marty (from Madagascar)
- Tira
- Stripe
- Trix
- Dash
- Spotty
- Zephyr
- Zuri
- Shadow
- Shira
- Zane
- Ziggy
- Poppy
- Blitz
- Sable
- Zeena
- Sparky
- Wisp
- Echo
- Breezy
- Skipper
- Rocco
- Shimmer
- Star
- Thunder
- Zenith
- Bandit
- Doodle
- Sprint
- Glimmer
African Zebra Names
- Zuri (Swahili: “beautiful”)
- Punda (Swahili: “zebra”)
- Jengo (Swahili: “building”)
- Amani (Swahili: “peace”)
- Juma (Swahili: “born on a Friday”)
- Baraka (Swahili: “blessing”)
- Nia (Swahili: “purpose”)
- Imara (Swahili: “strong”)
- Mwezi (Swahili: “moon”)
- Saida (Swahili: “helper”)
- Taji (Swahili: “crown”)
- Penda (Swahili: “love”)
- Kito (Swahili: “gem”)
- Zuberi (Swahili: “strong”)
- Hodari (Swahili: “brave”)
- Shani (Swahili: “marvelous”)
- Mwamba (Swahili: “rock”)
- Zawadi (Swahili: “gift”)
- Malaika (Swahili: “angel”)
- Nuru (Swahili: “light”)
- Simba (Swahili: “lion”)
- Jua (Swahili: “sun”)
- Bahati (Swahili: “luck”)
- Kazi (Swahili: “work”)
- Kofi (African: “born on a Friday”)
- Moto (Swahili: “fire”)
- Kondo (Swahili: “war”)
- Tamba (African: “warrior”)
- Akili (Swahili: “intelligence”)
- Duma (Swahili: “cheetah”)
Pink Zebra Names
- Pinky
- Rosy
- Blossom
- Bubblegum
- Cupcake
- Peony
- Cotton Candy
- Petal
- Fuchsia
- Berry
- Strawberry
- Poppet
- Rosebud
- Taffy
- Sweet Pea
- Blush
- Cherry
- Coral
- Twinkle
- Sparkle
- Lolly
- Periwinkle
- Cherry Blossom
- Poppy
- Sprinkles
- Fizz
- Magenta
- Tutu
- Pinkster
- Razzle
Conclusion
We’ve explored 450 zebra names across various themes, from playful to meaningful. With so many options, you’re sure to find the perfect fit. Good luck, and enjoy the process!
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