Selecting the perfect name for the newest member of your flock can be overwhelming. A tried-and-true method that we used ourselves was selecting bird names that represent their color.
For your convenience we have put together a carefully curated list of our favorite names by color, some of which we have used ourselves.
For our top tips when naming chickens, or to learn more about how chickens can learn their names read our article.
Table of Contents
Names for Black Birds
There are many breeds of black chickens including Australorps, Orpingtons, Maran's, and so much more. These names would be a fitting choice for your black or dark birds.
Asher
Batman
Bellatrix
Black Beard
Black Beauty
Black Mirror
Black Star
Blackberry
Blackjack
Charcoal
Cinder
Coal
Cocoa Puff
Crow
Dahlia
Dusk
Ebony
Eclipse
Espresso
Godiva
Gothic
Grim
Indigo
Inky
Jaguar
Knight Rider
Liquorice
Midnight
Mocha
Morticia
Mystic
Nebula
Night
Nightmare
Nightshade
Ninja
Obsidian
Onyx
Panther
Pepper
Phantom
Raven
Rebel
Salem
Shadow
Shady Lady
Stormy
Twilight
Voodoo
Widow
Names for Brown Birds
Chickens come in a whole spectrum of brown shades. These names are perfect for birds that are light brown such as an Isa Brown to dark brown Road Island Reds and every shade in between.
Amber
Bacon
Beans
Bear
Biscuit
Bourbon
Brandy
Brownie
Caramel
Carob
Cedar
Chai
Champagne
Chestnut
Chocolate
Cider
Cinnamon
Coco
Cocoa
Coffee
Cupcake
Donut
Dusty
Ember
Espresso
Fawn
Forest
Fox
Fudge
Graham
Guinness
Hazel
Hershey
Honey
Java
Kahlua
Maple
Mocha
Mochi
Moose
Muffin
Noodles
Nugget
Nutmeg
Oatmeal
Pancake
Peaches
Peanut
Penny
Pepper
Pinto
Pumpkin
Reese
Sandy
Snickers
Summer
Sunny
Teak
Timber
Toast
Toffee
Tootsie
Topaz
Truffles
Waffles
Whiskey
Woody
Names for Grey Birds
Based on a high demand we have drawn inspiration from a variety of topics to compile the list of names for your grey chickens.
Agnes
Ash
Blade
Bubbles
Carbon
Charcoal
Chrome
Cinder
Coal
Comet
Crystal
Daisy
Dot
Dove
Drizzle
Dusty
Echo
Eeyore
Elsa
Ember
Esme
Flint
Foggy
Ghost
Glitter
Goose
Granite
Grayce
Grayson
Haze
Heather
Marble
Medusa
Mercury
Midnight
Misty
Monsoon
Moonshine
Morticia
Mystique
Nickel
Opal
Orca
Pearl
Pebbles
Phantom
Puff
Rain
Salem
Shadow
Shady
Shimmer
Silk
Silver
Skye
Slate
Smokey
Smudge
Soots
Spike
Sprinkle
Stardust
Steel
Stella
Sterling
Stormy
Sylvie
Thunder
Tinsel
Willow
Windy
Yin
Zinc
Names for Red Birds
Rhode Island Reds may be one of the more commonly known red chickens. However, there are a variety of other breeds including Red Leghorns and Buckeye's. This list of red names would be great for all of them!
Amber
Apple
Beet
Berry
Carmine
Cherry
Chestnut
Chili
Cinnamon
Crimson
Cupid
Elmo
Firecracker
Foxy
Ginger
Heinz
Hibiscus
Lava
Little Red
Mahogany
Maraschino
Maroon
Mars
Merlot
Paprika
Papaya
Penny
Pinot
Poppy
Pumpkin
Rose
Rosewood
Rudy
Rusty
Scarlett
Strawberry
Names for White Birds
Leghorns & Light Brahmas are a some of the most popular white chickens. Here is a carefully curated list of popular white chicken names, perfect for your new feathered friend.
Astrid
Avalanche
Beluga
Blanco
Blizzard
Brie
Casper
Chardonnay
Cloud
Coconut
Cotton
Cream
Diamond
Dove
Everest
Frosty
Ghost
Glacier
Ice
Iceberg
Igloo
Ivory
Moon
Pearl
Polar
Powder
Quartz
Salty
Snow
Snowball
Snowflake
Snow White
Snowy
Specter
Sugar
Winter
Names for Yellow/Buff Birds
Chickens with yellow feathers are most commonly referred to as "buffs" referring to Buff Orrington's. However, there is a variety of other breeds that have golden and yellow feathers.
These names would be perfect for any of them.
Aurora
Banana
Big Bird
Biscuit
Blondie
Brandie
Buffy
Butter
Butter Cream
Butterball
Buttercup
Butterscotch
Custard
Daffodil
Daisy
Dandelion
Daylily
Ginger
Glow
Gold Dust
Goldenrod
Goldie
Honey
Lemon
Lemon Drop
Margarine
Marigold
Nutmeg
Peanut Butter
Peeps
Penny
Poppy
Primrose
Sandy
Sol
Sunflower
Sunny
Sunrise
Sunshine
Tapioca
Toffee
Twinkie
Yarrow
More Names
Names for Hens: Collection of Old Lady Names perfect for any hen.
Names for Roosters: Collection of Old Man Names perfect for any rooster.
Theme: Themes can be an easy way to name a lot of chickens at once. We have a collection of themes including Disney Characters, Elegant Flowers, Names for Groups & Pairs, and based off Personality & Characteristics.
Final Thoughts
We hope you have found this list helpful. If you use one of these names, we would love to hear! Additionally, if you have another theme you would like to suggest please send us a message or leave a comment.
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