101 Adorable Duck Names and Meanings

Ducks are great animals to keep as pets, albeit more expensive than chicken in terms of care. They also prefer outdoor environments compared to indoors.
This animal is full of personality, with their quirky quacks, waddling feet, and endless energy. Choosing the perfect name for your feathered friend can be a delightful task. So, we have brought a list for you.
Adorable Names For A Duck
1. Angel
Angel has Greek roots and means messenger.
2. Daffy
This word is a derivative of Daphne and means "Laurel Tree" in Greek. It is also the name of the main duck character from Looney Tunes.
3. Duchess
The Duchess is a high noble class in the medieval era.
4. Harper
It is denoted for those people that played Harp for the royalty.
5. Lily
A Latin-origin word that means pure, it is also the name of a sweet flower.
6. Marigold
It is a beautiful flower with sunshine-colored blossoms.
7. Dahlia
A beautiful flower that is primarily found in Central America and Mexico.
8. Oliver
Derived from Olve Tree, Oliver has French and English roots.
9. Hubert
Meaning "bright" or "shining intellect", Hubert has German origins.
10. Hunter
Hunter is a great duckling name. It means pursuer.
11. Gary
Meaning "spear" in German, Gary is a popular name in the Western world.
12. Dudley
Dudley refers to "people's field" and has British roots.
13. Bill
This word is an adorable homage to the duck's beak.
14. Alfonzo
A strong name that has Spanish and Italian roots. Alfonzo refers to "ready for battle".
15. Vernon
Derived from Alder trees, Vernon is of Gaelic origin.
16. Daphne
Daphne means "Laurel Tree" in Greek origins.
17. Peach
Peach is one of the cute duckling names that you can choose. It's a sweet fruit.
18. Zoe
Zoe refers to "mother of life" or simply "life".
19. Fluffy
A sweet name for your duckling, Fluffy is good to embody your duck's feathers.
20. Honey
Meaning nectar in the English language, Honey is a sweet name for your duck.
Duck Names Based On Cinema
21. Donald
Donald is a popular character from Disney's cartoon "Mickey Mouse".
22. Huey
Huey is one of the three mischievous nephews of Donald Duck.
23. Duck Dodger
A powerful character from the Looney Tunes show, Duck Dodger embodies strength and resilience.
24. Professor Waddlemeyer
Professor Waddlemeyer is a brilliant inventor from the Darkwing Duck show.
25. Daisy
Daisy is the popular girlfriend of Donald Duck.
26. Gosalyn Mallard
A child character yet strong, Gosalyn Mallard plays a crucial role in the Darkwing Duck show.
27. Louie
Louie is another one of the three nephews of Donald Duck.
28. Mrs. Featherby
The secretary of Scrooge McDuck, Mrs. Featherby is a minor character in the Darkwing Duck series.
29. Darkwing Duck
A hit animated show featuring ducks, it is a bold name to put for your duckling.
30. Dewey
Louie is the third nephew of the famous Donald Duck.
31. Drake Mallard
Drake is the adoptive father of Gosalyn Mallard in the Darkwing Duck series.
32. Quacker
Quacker is the little ducking from the "Tom and Jerry" show. It's a great choice for ducklings names.
33. Magica De Spell
A witch and archnemesis of Donald Duck, Magica evokes a fierce spirit.
34. Mrs. Beakley
She is one of the secondary characters from the DuckTales animated show.
35. Scrooge McDuck
Scrooge is the wealthy uncle of Donald Duck.
36. Count Duckula
Hailing from the Danger Mouse series, Count Duckula is an interesting character.
37. Ming-Ming Duckling
Wonder Pets show features Ming-Ming Duckling.
38. Launchpad McQuack
Launchpad McQuack is an integral character in the DuckTales animated series.
39. Gizmoduck
A hero in the Darkwing Duck universe, Gizmoduck is an inspiration for young kids.
40. Ferdinand
Ferdinand is a main character in the TV movie, Babe.
Funny Names For Ducks
41. Quackzilla
This name is a combination of "quack" and "Godzilla".
42. Duck Norris
Dick Norris is funny tribute to the legendary Chuck Norris.
43. Feather Duster
This is one of the ducky names that just sounds badass. Feather Duster is a funny interpretation of the house cleaner tool.
44. Quackie Chan
Quackie Chan is a tribute to the actor and martial artist Jackie Chan.
45. Duck Vader
This name is a nod to the main antagonist of the Star Wars series.
46. Quackie Onassis
This name is inspired by Jackie Kennedy Onassis
47. Downy McQuack
Downy means the duck's soft feathers. This name is a humorous nod to it.
48. Waddle Wonka
This is a classic choice for lovers of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".
49. Bill Nye the Duckie Guy
This is the nod to the popular scientist and celebrity, Bill Nye the Science Guy.
50. Quackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock, a great painter, inspires Quackson Pollock.
51. Quackerjack
This is derived from the pun "Crackerjack". It means a person with great talent.
52. Duckleberry Fin
This is inspired by Mark Twain's masterpiece Huckleberry Finn.
53. Sir Quacksly
You can also name your duckling after a cute Pokemon called Quaxly.
54. Chicken
Well this is unique, isn't it? It's a funny (bold too!) name for your duck that can confuse some guests.
55. Quack Sparrow
This name is derived from Johnny Depp's hit character, Jack Sparrow.
56. Hugh Quackman
This name is a humorous nod to Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman.
57. Ducktape
Inspired by the trusty home kit, Ducktape is a hilarious name for your little ducky.
58. Quack Efron
If you are a fan of Zac Efron, then this is a cute duck nickname to choose.
59. Flamingo
Naming your duck after another animal like the tall Flamingo is funny.
60. James Pond
This hilarious name is derived from the fictional spy, James Bond.
Male Duck Names
61. Jasper
Jasper is a Persian-originated word, and means "Bringer of treasures".
62. Ernie
This word is a shorter version of Ernest which refers to "resolute".
63. Howard
Meaning "high guardian" and "brave heart", Howard has German roots.
64. Marley
This name is derived from the famous singer Bob Marley.
65. Pepper
Pepper is a popular choice in dishes for spicing the food. It's grey in nature and great for a grey-colored duck.
66. Xerxes
Xerxes was a powerful King of the Achaemenid Empire and is depicted as the antagonist in the 300 movie.
67. Frazier
In Scottish, Frazier refers to "strawberry plant" or "of the forest men".
68. Charlie
It's a shorter variant of Charles and has German roots. It refers to "free men".
69. Bernard
Bernard means "strong as a bear" and has German origins.
70. Cadet
A military name, Cadet is used to describe a student undergoing military training.
71. Alfred
Meaning "wise" or "sage" in English, Alfred is a good name for your witty feathered friend.
72. Otis
Meaning wealthy in German, Otis is a grand name for your lovely duckling.
73. Moe
In German, Moe refers to "savior" and will surely save your lonely time.
74. Harry
Harry is of German origin, and means "Home ruler".
75. Duncan
It's a Scottish-origin word for describing a dark-skinned warrior. This is perfect for a dark-colored duck.
76. Nero
Nero refers to "strong" and "vigorous" in Italian.
77. Indigo
A deep blue color, Indigo is a favorite color for many people.
78. Drake
Drake refers to a male duck, so this name is quite straightforward.
79. Zeus
Zeus is the God of Sky and Thunder in Greek mythology.
80. Echo
Meaning "reflected sound", Echo has Greek roots.
Female Duck Names
81. Billie
This name is derived from the rising pop star Billie Eilish.
82. Charlotte
Charlotte is the feminine version of Charles and means "Free men".
83. Dixie
If you are from the Southern states of the United States, then this name can be proper for your duck.
84. Dolores
Dolores is the famous antagonist from the Harry Potter series.
85. Arya
If you seek to name your duck after a badass character, Arya Stark from Game of Thrones can be your choice.
86. Hazel
Hazel is an English term and comes from "Hazel Tree".
87. Lucy
Meaning "light" in English, Lucy is also the main character of the Chronicles of Narnia show.
88. Princess
Princess is one of the good duck names you can choose for your duck. It is a woman with a high noble status.
89. Fiona
It is a feminine version of Fionn and means "pale".
90. Genevieve
A French-originated word, Genevieve means "of the race of women".
91. Jasmine
This is the name of the main character in the Aladdin series, and also a sweet flower.
92. Penny
This word is shortened from Penelope and means "weaver" in Greek origins.
93. Selena
Selena Gomez is a famous singer from the United States.
94. Tulip
It is a beautiful flower that signifies love and springtime.
95. Shirley
Meaning "bright meadow" in English, Shirley is a good duckling name.
96. Ruby
Ruby is a precious gemstone that fetches lots of money.
97. Cleopatra
A famous queen of Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra was known for her beauty and brains.
98. Barbie
This name is inspired by the famous girl toy.
99. Willow
Willow means "Graceful" in English and perfectly describes your duckling's movement.
100. Naida
In Greek, Naida refers to "water nymph",
101. Jade
Jade is a Spanish-origin word that denotes a green gemstone.
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