150+ Fox Names for Pets, Characters and Mascots
Foxes get names that fit their reputation: quick, clever and a little bit sly. Whether you are naming a pet, a mascot, a storybook hero or a game character, the right fox name should sound quick on the tongue.
Below are names sorted by style, from cute to cunning, plus a few tips for picking one that fits.
Table of Contents
Cute Fox Names
Soft names for kits and cuddly characters.
- Poppy – bright and bouncy
- Biscuit – warm, golden and sweet
- Clementine – orange like the fur
- Pumpkin – round and autumn-bright
- Peaches – soft peach coat
- Marmalade – sticky sweet and orange
- Nutmeg – warm brown spice
- Cinnamon – cosy red-brown
- Ginger – classic red fox name
- Maple – autumn leaf colour
- Honey – golden and sweet
- Pip – small and quick
- Button – tiny nose, big ears
- Toffee – caramel sweet
- Sunny – bright on any day
- Cookie – little crumbs of joy
- Copper – shiny red coat
- Rusty – worn-in warm tone
- Apricot – pale orange fruit
- Muffin – cosy and round
- Flick – tail whisk
- Truffle – rich and small
- Fudge – thick and sweet
- Pebbles – small and steady
- Cricket – tiny hopper
- Amber – glowing eyes
- Daisy – friendly flower
- Waffle – breakfast fox
- Tango – orange and lively
- Rosie – rosy cheeks
Funny Fox Names
Names that make people grin.
- Foxy Brown – a nickname with a wink
- Fantastic Mr Fox – after the Roald Dahl book
- Sir Foxalot – a knight of the forest
- Foxtrot – the dance, on four paws
- Mister Fox-Trot – tap-dancing tail
- What the Fox – for the confused
- Fox Mulder – a nod to a TV detective
- Foxy Loxy – rhyming trickster
- Fur Real – honest about his coat
- Sly Guy – cunning in four words
- Tailspin – spins when excited
- Bushy – a big tail fan
- Zoomie – midnight sprints
- Oopsie – clumsy in the leaves
- Snackrifice – gives up food reluctantly
- Furlock Holmes – detective with fur
- Tuxedo Fox – formal on four paws
- Hide and Squeak – plays mouse games
- Fox Hole – where the secrets go
- Crumb – steals the crumbs
- Noodle – long and wobbly
- Beans – warm and silly
- Gizmo – tinkers with everything
- Scooter – zips around the yard
- Burrito – all wrapped up
- Nibbles – snack-first fox
- Fur Coat – wears one daily
Clever and Cunning Fox Names
For the trickster at the heart of the story.
- Reynard – the trickster fox of medieval tales
- Sly – fox by nature
- Loki – trickster-god nickname
- Fennick – invented, clever and quick
- Cunning – the title and the trait
- Cipher – hides in plain sight
- Riddle – a puzzle with fur
- Whisper – slips past unseen
- Shadow – there, then gone
- Trick – short and sharp
- Quill – a pen for clever lines
- Ember – spark behind the eyes
- Scout – alert and quick
- Dodger – slips through traps
- Slink – low and smooth
- Wiley – nod to the old phrase "wily fox"
- Sable – dark and sleek
- Rascal – the lovable thief
- Enigma – the unsolved puzzle
- Specter – silent hunter
- Fable – born for stories
- Mischief – the best kind of trouble
- Sneak – tiptoes everywhere
- Prowl – night wanderer
- Swift – fastest in the field
- Vixen – the female fox, and a term of cunning
- Tod – an old word for a fox
- Kit – a baby fox, and a bold name
- Dusk – hunts at twilight
- Clever Clive – alliteration with attitude
Forest and Nature Fox Names
Names drawn from woods, fields and weather.
- Bramble – thorny cover
- Fern – forest floor green
- Hazel – nut-brown and woodsy
- Thistle – spiky and bright
- Willow – slender and swaying
- Briar – wild and wiry
- Aspen – white bark, gold leaves
- Juniper – berry and evergreen
- Moss – soft green carpet
- Acorn – small seed, big plans
- Rowan – red berries on a tree
- Birch – pale trunk, light touch
- Clover – meadow green
- Heather – purple moorland
- Sage – wise and herby
- Cedar – tall, sweet-smelling wood
- Hawthorn – spiky and white
- Sorrel – red-brown colour
- Wren – small and quick bird
- Rain – wet-leaf mood
- Storm – big weather
- Frost – cold morning
- Ash – grey and soft
- Meadow – open grass
- Mist – morning fog
- Dusk Fern – twilight woodland
- Sedge – grass by the water
- Burrow – the home
- Dewdrop – morning shine
- Snowdrift – pile of white
Fierce and Strong Fox Names
For a bold, battle-ready fox.
- Blaze – fire-coloured coat
- Fury – quick temper
- Rogue – answers to no one
- Thorn – sharp and stubborn
- Talon – grabs and keeps
- Ranger – scouts the border
- Raptor – fast hunter
- Titan – big in name
- Scarlet – bold red
- Inferno – burning bright
- Fang – sharp front teeth
- Viper – quick strike
- Ravage – wild energy
- Phoenix – rises again
- Warden – guards the den
- Havoc – chaos in the grass
- Bolt – fast as light
- Striker – hits the target
- Nova – sudden burst
- Gale – rushing wind
- Ignis – Latin for "fire"
- Vulcan – fire and forge
- Cinder – burning ember
- Dagger – sharp and swift
- Falcon – sharp eyes above
- Hunter – simple and strong
- Saber – cuts through grass
- Onyx – dark and polished
- Warrior – brave by name
- Kodiak – big beast energy
Fox Names From Other Languages
Real words for "fox" in other tongues.
- Kitsune – fox in Japanese
- Renard – fox in French
- Zorro – fox in Spanish
- Volpe – fox in Italian
- Fuchs – fox in German
- Raposa – fox in Portuguese
- Vos – fox in Dutch
- Lisa – fox in Russian, in a feminine form
- Räv – fox in Swedish
- Ræv – fox in Danish
- Rev – fox in Norwegian
How to Choose a Fox Name
A fox name should fit the animal and the story. Five rules help.
1. Match the colour
Red foxes suit warm names like Copper, Maple or Rusty. Grey and arctic foxes suit cool names like Frost, Ash or Mist.
2. Reflect the personality
A shy fox suits Whisper. A bold one suits Blaze. A playful pet suits Noodle or Beans.
3. Pick a sound that carries
Two-syllable names are easy to call across a yard. Vowels at the end, as in Poppy or Tango, travel best.
4. Think about the story
A fantasy fox might be Reynard or Fable. A modern cartoon fox might be Zoomie or Gizmo.
5. Say it aloud
Call it across a field. If it sounds good shouted, you have a winner.
FAQs
What is a good name for a fox?
Pick a name that matches the fox's colour or character, such as Copper for a red coat, Whisper for a shy one or Blaze for a bold one.
What do you call a baby fox?
A baby fox is called a kit, or a pup. Kit also works as a short, bold name.
What is the female fox called?
A female fox is called a vixen, and a male is called a dog fox or a tod.
Conclusion: Fox Names
A fox name should be quick, clever and easy to say. Choose from the list, fit it to your fox's colour and character, and say it out loud once before you commit.