Chicken Names
So, you have a new family member a little chick or chicken. Naming your chooks can be extremely rewarding, turning them into beloved pets rather than just egg-laying machines that roam the coop.
While you could use plenty of human names, a creative chicken name adds a bit of fun to the coop. Like people, chickens have unique personalities. So, put some thought into finding the right chicken name to suit your hen’s individuality.
Chickens have excellent memories. By calling out their name regularly, they will come running, especially if they think food is waiting.
Below, we list some popular chicken names to welcome your new chicken to the family.
Our Favorites:
- Albert Eggstein
- Big Bird
- Big Red
- Peri-Peri
- Eggs Benny
- Marshmallow
- Fluffy
- Molly
- Miss Daisy
- Snowball
What’s your favorite one? Enjoy browsing our extensive lists of fun, classic, and cute poultry names.
Fun Chicken Names
Fun chicken names often play on the names of celebrities, movie stars, or characters, adding a bit of chicken humor. For example, Rocky Cluckboa or Cluckarella. Involve the children and see what interesting names their imaginations can come up with for your new hen or rooster.
- Bradley Coop-er
- Hen Solo
- Cluck Vader
- Princess Lay-a
- Jaba the Hen
- Big Bird
- Hilary Fluff
- Dora the Eggs-plorer
- Bumble Egg
- Optimeggs Prime
- Meggatron
- Egg Nog
- Chicken Little
- Foghorn
- Fowler
- Beaker
- Henny Penny
Spark your kids’ imaginations with some of the ideas above and see what magical names they come up with for the backyard flock.
Cute Names
Some hens are so outrightly gorgeous that you can’t think of anything except a cute, cuddly name for them. Chicks or pullets are so soft and lovable that sometimes a cute name is the best fit.
Below is a list of cuddly cute names for your hens. Once again, ask the kids or grandkids to get involved. This will help create a very personal relationship for them each time they see their favorite hen.
- Nala (Lion King)
- Bella (Twilight)
- Milo (Milo and Otis)
- Bon-Bon
- Cuddles
- Honeycomb
- Marshmallow
- Sweet Pea
- Snuggles
- Elsa
- Bennie
- Paprika
- Salsa
- Daffodil
- Buttercup
- Goldie
- Fluffy
- Cotton
- Zazu
Classic Names
Of course, there are dozens of well-known classic chicken names that backyard hens have enjoyed for decades.
- Arabella
- Bessie
- Daisy
- Annie
- Charlotte
- Clarabelle
- Henrietta
- Mabel
- Matilda
- Tillie
- Polly
- Mae
- Pip
- Mirabel
- Delilah
- Queenie
- Harriet
- Maple
- Dixie
- Lucky
Teach Your Chicken to Remember Their Name
You may be surprised, but chickens recognize their individual names! As they become familiar with you calling them personally, they grow to trust you more when you come into the coop.
Great Reasons to Name Hens:
- A hen learns to come to you when you use its name. This is very helpful to bring them back to the coop safely and makes them feel comfortable around you.
- When a chicken is comfortable around you, it is far easier to handle them, particularly when you need to pick them up and check for signs of illness or injury.
- Name calling allows chickens to feel safe and at ease when children are around. It also makes it easier for kids to feed the hens by hand.
Teach Chickens to Recognize Their Names:
- Use a simple name for your chicken. A simple name is easier to call out at volume so the hen can hear you and recognize your voice.
- Use a bucket or ice cream container and put in some dried mealworms. Chooks love mealworms. Not only are they tasty, but they are also full of beneficial protein for your chicken’s diet.
- When you are near the chicken, at a slightly raised volume, call out her name and shake the container for her to hear.
- As the chicken comes close to you, talk calmly to her and give her a reward while still using her name. This establishes the relationship between her name and you calling her.
- Do this daily, and you will be amazed at how soon she will recognize her name.
