125 Best Names for Male & Female Raccoons

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A list of clever names for your trash panda

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: December 8, 2025 Fact Checked

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Did you know it’s legal to own a raccoon in some areas of the United States? Whether you own a real raccoon, have a plush one, or created a fictional character, it’s important to choose a name that fits your furry friend’s personality. We’ve compiled a list of 125 of the best names for male and female raccoons, including cute and funny options. Keep reading to find the perfect name.

Top Names for Raccoons

Bandit
Rascal
Rocket
Dumpster Diver
Sable
Momo

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Best Raccoon Names

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Choose a classic name that fits your raccoon’s personality. Raccoons are known for being intelligent, curious, and mischievous… They also have a reputation for being thieves! Take a look at these classic raccoon names and see which one best fits your furry friend.
- Bandit^{[1]
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- Cheeky
- Fidget
- Gizmo
- Houdini
- Marbles
- Mischief
- Nibbles
- Rascal^{[2]
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- Ringtail
- Rocket
- Rocky
- Scout
- Scrappy
- Shadow^{[3]
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- Skitter
- Sly
- Sneaky
- Snickers
- Socks
- Tinker^{[4]
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- Trouble
- Tumble
- Whiskers
- Zigzag

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Names for Female Raccoons

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Pick a sweet name for a female raccoon. While you can choose any name you want for your raccoon, many people prefer naming females after food or flowers. Names that end in Y or I are also popular. Here are some cute options to get you started:
- Bambi
- Buttercup
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- Cookie
- Ducky
- Ginger
- Hazel
- Honey
- Jellybean
- Juno
- Kiki
- Mocha
- Mochi
- Momo
- Nettle
- Nyx
- Poppy
- Sable^{[6]
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- Sassy
- Sunny
- Trixie
- Twirl
- Willow
- Zoe
- Zuri

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Names for Male Raccoons

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Choose a cheeky name for your male raccoon. If you’re a fan of alliteration, there are a ton of cool male raccoon names that start with R. Like with females, many popular male names also end in Y. Here are some examples:
- Benny
- Bolt
- Champ
- Finn
- Gunther
- Huckleberry
- Jasper
- Jester
- Joey
- Pounce
- Reggie
- Remy
- Ricky
- Rico
- Ringo
- Rolo
- Rusty
- Sammy
- Scamp
- Scuttle
- Skipper
- Slinky
- Tornado
- Tuxedo
- Zippy

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Funny Raccoon Names

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Show off your sense of humor with a funny name. There are a ton of hilarious name options for a raccoon. Since they’re known for getting in the trash, why not name them after something you’d find in a dumpster? Or, make a pun inspired by your favorite celebrity or character. Here are some examples:
- Banana Peel
- Chatterbox
- Cheeto Bandito
- Chubster
- Dumpster Dave
- Dumpster Diver
- Fur-guson
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- George Cooney
- Grabby Gabby
- Half-Eaten Pickle
- Mount Trashmore
- Mr. Steal Yo Snacks
- Nutty Professor
- Paw McCartney
- Quibble
- Rubbish
- Sardine
- Sly Cooper
- Snack Attack
- Sneaky Pete
- Three Humans in a Trenchcoat
- Toots
- Trash Can
- Trash Panda

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Cute Raccoon Names

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Choose an adorable name for your furry friend. Many people will agree that raccoons are one of the most adorable woodland creatures. And a cute raccoon deserves an equally cute name! Here are some of our favorites:
- Acorn
- Almond
- Biscuit
- Bramble
- Bumble
- Cinnamon
- Dizzy
- Doodle
- Gadget
- Jinx
- Marmalade
- Muffin
- Noodle
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- Peanut
- Pebbles
- Pecan
- Pippin
- Pudding
- Puddles
- Squeak
- Tater Tot
- Twix
- Walnut
- Wriggle