If you’re looking for funny or inspirational owl names, you’re in the right place.
Whether inspired by real owls, famous pop culture owls, or just funny puns, here are all the owl names we could possibly come up with. Let’s take a look at some of the best owl names
Funny or Inspirational Owl Names
1. Archimedes
Archimedes was the name of Merlin’s owl and translated to master planner. It’s quite an inspirational name.
2. BeOwl
“Beowulf” is a fantastic book and movie, and this is a funny pun name based on that.
3. Owl Pacino
How could you go wrong with an owl name inspired by Al Pacino himself? He’s one of the best actors of all time, and it’s an excellent name for an owl.
4. Owlbus Dumbledore
If you are a fan of the most powerful wizard who ever lived, this is a great name to consider.
5. Errol
This was the name of the totally inept and useless owl of the Weasley family in “Harry Potter.”
6. Hedwig
Of course, we couldn’t leave Harry Potter out of the mix here. Hedwig might not be an overly inspirational name, although it was an inspirational character in the movie.
7. Owlbert Einstein
Einstein was a mathematical genius and had a wild hairdo. It’s the perfect name for an owl.
8. Feather Locklear
Heather Locklear is an excellent actress and apparently an excellent inspiration for bird names.
9. Owl Capone
Owl Capone is a great name if you’ve got a tax-evading gangster owl.
10. Hugh Peckner
Yeah, it sounds a little dirty, and maybe it is because, after all, it is inspired by none other than Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner.
11. Glimfeather
This was the famous owl from the movie “Narnia.”
12. Colin POwl
Love him or hate him, this is the perfect owl name inspired by former US Secretary of State Colin Powell.
13. Owlexander the Great
Alexander the Great conquered many parts of the world, and your owl is here to defeat the mice in your backyard.
14. Hoots
Although a little bit on the nose, it’s still a funny name for an owl. In fact, this was the name of the owl in “The Muppets.”
15. Owlice Cooper
Here we’ve got an amusing name for an owl inspired by famous rock star Alice Cooper.
16. Whodini
If you’re a fan of magicians and illusionists, the famous Houdini is an excellent inspiration for any owl name.
17. Nightwing
This is an excellent name for an owl as owls are nocturnal, and it is also a DC Comics superhero.
18. Dr. Who
“Doctor Who” is a fantastic television series, making an ironic name for an owl. It might be a little on the nose, but still funny, nonetheless.
19. Owlboy
Owlboy might not be overly creative, but it is the name of a video game.
20. Duke Owlington
This funny owl name is inspired by the famous musician Duke Ellington.
21. Winston Chruchowl
This is a perfect owl name if you’re a fan of WW2 English Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
22. Owlbama
Speaking of famous and inspirational world leaders, Barack Obama always comes to mind, and this is a great owl name.
23. Owl Jolson
This is a rather funny owl name inspired by the famous musician Al Jolson.
24. Owlfred Hitchcock
One of the most famous movie producers and directors of all time, Alfred Hitchcock, is beloved by all. Although his movies usually didn’t involve owls, he did make “The Birds.” It’s still a great name.
25. Abigowl Breslin
This is a perfect owl name if you like the actress Abigail Breslin.
26. Fat Owlbert
“Fat Albert” was a hilarious movie, and it might make for a good name for a comical owl.
27. Jimmy Talon
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon is quite popular, and he also serves as an inspiration for this punny owl name.
28. Woodsy
Woodsy is a fitting name for an owl, and it is, in fact, the mascot of the US Forest Service.
29. Muhammad Owli
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is perhaps the most famous boxer of all time, and he serves as inspiration for this hilarious owl name.
30. Owlivia Cowlman
Here are two owl puns in one name, and of course, it pays homage to Olivia Coleman.
31. Longclaw
Although not overly funny, this was an owl from the beloved video game “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
32. Simon Cowl
Whether you love him or hate him, Simon Cowell serves as the inspiration for this hilarious owl name.
33. Owlicious
This is, in fact, the name of an owl from the much-beloved children’s series “My Little Pony.” It’s also a rather comical name if you ask us.
34. Owl Gadot
Gal Gadot, otherwise known as Wonder Woman, is a strong and beautiful woman and, therefore, a great inspiration for this funny owl name.
35. Dwayne the Owl Johnson
If you’re a fan of Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, this is a funny name to consider.
36. Big Mama
Big momma was the owl from the beloved buddy drama, “The Fox and the Hound.”