Choosing the perfect name for your tiger whether it’s a real big cat, a stuffed animal, a character, or a pet with tiger-like charm is more than just fun. It’s a chance to reflect personality, power, and a unique story. A great name captures attitude, heritage, or humor, and sets your feline apart from the crowd.
In this ultimate list of 200+ tiger names, you’ll find fierce and funny, mythological and modern, nature-inspired and culturally rich options. Each one comes with meaning, helping you choose a name that’s not just cool but personal and purposeful too.
Why settle for “Stripey” or “Mr. Whiskers” when your tiger deserves something legendary? From names rooted in strength and royalty to playful picks full of charm, this list is designed to help you unleash your tiger’s full identity with confidence.
Scroll through the categories and discover the name that truly roars with personality because every tiger deserves a name that fits their wild soul.
Unisex Tiger Names (with Meanings)
- Bagheera – Black panther from The Jungle Book
- Baloo – Bear in Hindi
- Bone – Tough and edgy
- Clifford – Cliff-side; strong
- Ella – Feminine, classic
- Felice – Happy (Latin)
- Hailey – Hero or meadow
- Hathi – Elephant (Hindi)
- Honey – Sweet, affectionate
- Jagger – Strong personality
- Java – Island where tigers lived
- Khaa – Jungle Book reference
- Kip – Small hill; cute
- Leif – Descendant (Norse)
- Meetu – Sweet (Hindi)
- Sanchez – Sacred (Spanish)
- Simba – Lion (Swahili)
- Sissy – Feminine nickname
- Teddy – Soft and cuddly
- Tigre – Tiger (Spanish/French)
- Yacoub – Supplanter (Arabic)
Funny or Cute Nicknames for Tigers (with Meanings)
- Angel – Heavenly
- Ash – Cool and modern
- Baby – Sweet and small
- Blizzard – Fierce and snowy
- Blondie – Light fur
- Buttercup – Sweet flower
- Cat-nine – Cat with nine lives
- Champ – Winner
- Chazzy – Cool and quirky
- Chi – Spirit or energy
- Cloudy – Soft and light
- Coco – Chocolate tone
- Fang – Sharp tooth
- Fendi – Fashionable
- Fluffy – Soft
- Hunter – Predatory
- Jinx – Playfully unlucky
- Kenzie – Attractive
- Kitt – Small cat
- Kush – Calm (Hindi)
- Ladybug – Small and cute
- Mercy – Grace
- Mimi – Endearing
- Mojo – Charm or magic
- Nimi – Mythological reference
- Ninja – Stealthy
- Ozzy – Rock influence
- Pal – Friend
- Pawline – Cute pun
- Pounce – Leaping action
- Pride – Group of big cats
- Prince – Royal
- Pumpkin – Orange and cute
- Rascal – Mischievous
- Rocky – Tough
- Siberian – Northern tiger type
- Snow White – Pure
- Taffy – Sweet
- Timber – Nature
- Tuff – Tough
- Wilder – Wild
- Winnie – Friendly
- Woody – Play on Tiger Woods
Cool or Edgy Tiger Names (with Meanings)
- Asad – Lion (Arabic)
- Blade – Sharp
- Caesar – Emperor
- Clawdia – Pun on claws and Claudia
- Crystal – Ice or clarity
- Cybil – Mystic name
- Dawson – Son of David
- Elektra – Fiery myth name
- Fritz – Germanic strength
- Galaxy – Cosmic feel
- Gizmo – Techy and smart
- Ice – Cool and solid
- Indy – Independent
- Javan – Extinct island tiger
- Jupiter – Mighty planet
- Kimono – Japanese robe
- King – Ruler
- Lao – East Asian name
- Lotus – Flower of peace
- Mala – Prayer beads
- Maverick – Rebel
- Montana – Wilderness
- Myanmar – Home of Bengal tigers
- Nero – Emperor
- Nimbus – Cloudlike
- Nitro – Explosive energy
- Pawla – Pun on Paula
- Ranger – Wild protector
- Rokku – Rock music in Japanese
- Saber Tooth – Prehistoric predator
- Sable – Dark fur
- Sapphire – Blue gem
- Shiro – Gentleman in Japanese
- Starlight – Sparkling
- Tasmin – Feminine, nature-linked
- Tesla – Inventive
- Thai – Thai tiger
- Thor – Norse god
- Topaz – Yellow gem
- Tramp – Wild wanderer
- Vice – Edgy
- Vitani – From Lion King
- Whitey – Pale fur
- Wolf – Strong predator
- Yang – Yin-yang balance
Boy Tiger Names (with Meanings)
- Aladar – Dinosaur
- Bruce – From the woods
- Carl – Free man
- Daniel – Biblical lion reference
- Elvis – All-wise
- Frederick – Peaceful ruler
- Garfield – Comic cat
- Jackson – Tiger conservationist
- Jerry – Spear
- Leo – Lion
- Malcolm – Devotee of St. Columba
- Phillip – Horse lover
- Thompson – Son of Thomas
- Tom – Twin
- Zack – Innocent
- Kion – Fighter cub (Lion Guard)
Girl Tiger Names (with Meanings)
- Adira – Strong
- Alice – Noble
- Aurora – Dawn goddess
- Athena – Greek goddess
- Bella – Beautiful
- Blanca – White
- Catrina – Pure
- Elsa – Ice queen
- Eva – Life
- Felicia – Happy
- Jasmine – Princess
- Kiara – Lioness
- Lana – Light
- Lizzy – Short for Elizabeth
- Matilda – Battle strong
- Medusa – Fierce myth name
- Moana – Oceanic
- Nala – Lioness
- Samantha – Heard by God
- Sandra – Protector
- Theresa – Harvester
- Tigress – Female tiger
- Venus – Love goddess
- Ursula – Little bear
- Wendy – Friendly
- Zena – Warrior princess
- Zara – Flower
Nature-Inspired Tiger Names (with Meanings)
- Alaska – Cold land
- Autumn – Fall season
- Daisy – Flower
- Frosty – Cold
- Glacier – Ice mass
- Marmalade – Orange jam
- Papaya – Fruit
- Pearl – Gem
- Rainy – Weather
- River – Flowing water
- Snowball – White and fluffy
- Snowy – White
- Sunset – Twilight
- Winter – Cold season
Cultural, Mythical & Historical Names (with Meanings)
- Durga – Hindu tiger goddess
- Narasimha – Lion avatar
- Shiva – Indian deity
- Tora – Tiger (Japanese)
- Raja – King
- Amur – River region
- Babur – Persian for tiger
- Bhutan – Tiger-protecting country
- India – Tiger’s homeland
- Nepal – Doubled tiger population
- Zira – Moonlight
- Azrael – Angel of death
- Kaida – Little dragon
- Koda – Little bear
- Nikita – Unconquered
- Osiris – Egyptian god
- Tarzan – Jungle hero
- Tabaqui – Jungle Book jackal
Unique or Rare Tiger Names (with Meanings)
- Akera – Lone wolf
- Numa – Custom or law
- Nika – Good
- Obed – Worshiper
- Yulip – Tiger (anime)
- Zarafa – Giraffe
- Zira – Moonlight
- Vixey – Fox name
- Lotus – Peaceful flower
- Kaplony – Tiger (Hungarian)
- Jing – Peace (Chinese)
- Sunda – Island
- Sumatran – Tiger subspecies
- Nimer – Tiger (Arabic)
- Rokku – Rock (Japanese)