Giraffes are big animals with long necks, spotted coats, and friendly faces. They live in the wild in Africa and are a favorite at zoos all around the world. Have you ever thought about what you might name a giraffe if you had one as a pet or if you were in charge of naming them at a zoo? Well, there are plenty of fun and creative names you could choose.
Giraffe Names with Meaning
- Zephyr – Light and airy
- Tawny – Fawn-like colors
- Velvet – Smooth coat
- Olive – Greenish hues
- Sunny – Bright and cheerful
- Ivory – Pale coloration
- Apollo – Majestic and regal
- Serene – Calm and peaceful
- Autumn – Fall-like colors
- Tango – Graceful movements
- Luna – Moon-like spots
- Whisper – Gentle demeanor
- Breeze – Graceful movements
- Dottie – Dotted pattern
- Harmony – Balanced stature
- Twiga – Swahili for giraffe
- Ginger – Warm coloration
- Juno – Goddess-like stature
- Willow – Graceful like a tree
- Nimbus – Cloud-like spots
- Echo – Tall and majestic
- Starlight – Bright and shining
- Blaze – Fiery coat
- Patches – Patchy coat
- Amber – Golden hues
- Fern – Elegant and slender
- Orion – Named after a constellation
- Delta – Triangular spots
- Atlas – Strong and towering
- Coral – Pinkish hues
- Rusty – Reddish-brown hues
- Sandy – Coloration like sand
- Shadow – Dark markings
- Leo – Lion-like grace
- Talli – Tall stature
- Sahara – Resembling desert sands
- Comet – Fast and agile
- Flicker – Gentle movements
- Spotty – Covered in spots
African Names for Giraffe
- Tafari
- Imani
- Kali
- Nia
- Aziza
- Jelani
- Abebe
- Nuru
- Kwame
- Zalika
- Biko
- Malika
- Kwabena
- Kofi
- Sanaa
- Amina
- Tendai
- Zola
- Kadija
- Nala
- Jomo
- Mufasa
- Asha
- Jabari
- Zawadi
- Kwesi
- Kwasi
- Shani
- Simba
- Jafari
- Zuri
- Adanna
- Imara
- Kato
- Lulu
- Ayo
- Ayodele
- Nyala
Cute Names for Giraffe
- Gizmo
- Sugarplum
- Butterscotch
- Waffles
- Squiggles
- Sparkles
- Pudding
- Snuggle
- Fuzzy
- Doodles
- Poppet
- Honeybun
- Sprout
- Snickerdoodle
- Twinkle
- Cookie
- Tinkerbell
- Puddles
- Bubblegum
- Sprinkles
- Bubbles
- Buttercup
- Marshie
- Fluffy
- Chubby
- Cupcake
- Daisy
- Peanut
- Marshmallow
- Tootsie
- Jellybean
- Biscuit
- Zippy
- Cuddles
- Whiskers
- Snickers
- Giggles
- Muffin
- Sweets
Cool Giraffe Names
- Rocket
- Jet
- Spike
- Cobra
- Matrix
- Diablo
- Diesel
- Cyclone
- Maverick
- Fang
- Blade
- Hunter
- Nova
- Jag
- Thor
- Raptor
- Bullet
- Rebel
- Blitz
- Venom
- Lightning
- Vortex
- Magnum
- Ace
- Ghost
- Ninja
- Sniper
- Saber
- Thunder
- Avalanche
- Phoenix
- Storm
- Fury
- Titan
The most important thing is to pick a name that you love and that fits your giraffe perfectly.
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