Alligators and Crocodiles are two close relative reptile groups.
Crocodiles are found throughout the tropical region, whereas Alligators are natives of America and China only. They are seen as predatory and can kill human beings.
Crocodiles and Alligators belong to the Order Crocodilia. Alligators belong to the family Alligatoridae whereas Crocodiles come from the family of Crocodylidae. Crocodiles' scientific name is Crocodylus, and American Alligators are scientifically called A. mississippiensis, and Chinese ones are called A. sinesis. Deinosuchis and Sarcosichus are two prehistoric crocodile names. If you are one crocodile fan or love to name animals in the zoo, then you might want to know some crocodile names. Here are a few favorite names that you can bestow on your pet crocodile. Fun fact: even Crocodylus can turn out to be a great name for your pet.
For more scaly animal names, take a look at Lizard Names and Snake Names.
Male Crocodile Names
Looking for names for your Crocodile friend? Here are some names for a male Crocodile. These names range from funny to serious and can be great for your Croc pet.
1. Ali
2. Allie
3. Bodie
4. Cranky
5. Crocky
6. Chomp
7. Gus
8. Jaws
9. Jojo
10. Moby
11. Ozzie
12. Ra
13. Saul
14. Scout
15. Scully
16. Swampy
17. Tank
18. Tucker
19. Toothless
Female Crocodile Names
A female crocodile is called a cow. Here are some names for your female crocodile. These names can really sit well with your pet.
20. Cinnie
21. Deidre
22. Fiacra
23. Gilda
24. Ginessa
25. Greta
26. Hermia
27. Holly
28. Lola
29. Nola
30. Selma
31. Ula
Unisex Cool Croc Names
Looking for some cool names for your favorite crocodile friend? Here are some unisex names. These names can be given to crocodiles of any gender.
32. Clutch
33. Comodo
34. Creature
35. Cruise control
36. Dundee
37. Evil eye
38. Ely
39. Flash
40. Glub Glub
41. Green Scum
44. Igor
45. Leo
46. Ripples
47. Splash
48. Swamp Thing
49. Twitch
50. Velcro
Baby Crocodile Names Inspired By Animated Crocodiles
We have combined your love for cartoons and crocodiles together with this list of names. Here are some animated crocodile characters inspired names.
51. Al (M) from 'Miami Guns'.
52. Aldo (M) from 'Sticking Ducks'.
53. Alfy Gator (M) from 'Yakky Doodle'.
54. Alligator Master (M) from 'World Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokunin'.
55. Alx Gator (M) from 'Taz- Mania'.
56. Ben Ali Gator (M) from 'Fantasia'.
57. Bog (M) from 'The Outback'.
58. Brutus (M) from 'The Rescuers'.
59. Bull Gator (M) from 'Taz - Mania'.
60. Carmine (M) from 'The Wild'.
61. Catchum Crocodile (M) from 'The Get Along Gang'.
62. Christopher (M) from 'Christopher Crocodile'.
63. Crocco (M) from 'Re-Animated'.
64. Crocodile Gentleman (M) from 'Witch Craft Works'
65.Crocubot (M) from 'Rick and Morty'.
66. Derick (M) from 'The Secret Life of Pets'.
67. Dil (M)from 'The Land Before Time IV'.
68. Floyd (M) from 'Kissyfur'.
69. Francisco (M) from'T.U.F.F Puppy'.
70. Gabby Gator (M) from 'Woody Woodpecker'.
71. Great Fusilli (M) from 'Courage the Cowardly Dog'.
72. Gretchen (M) from 'Camp Lazlo'.
73. Gummy (M/F) from 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'.
74. Jolene (F) from 'Kiassyfur'.
75. Kevin (M) from '64 zoo lane'.
76. Kiburi (M) from 'The Lion Gaurd'.
77. King Gator (M) from 'All Dogs Go To Heaven'.
78. Louis (M) from 'The Princess and the Frog'.
79. Makuu (M) from 'The Lion Gaurd'.
80. Mama Croc (F) from 'Brandy and Mr Whisker'.
81. Master Croc (M) from 'Kung Fu Panda 2'.
82. Nero (M) from 'The Rescuers'.
83. Roger (M) from 'The Penguins of Madagascar'.
84. Shiro (M) from 'Love Hina'.
85. Shirol (M) from 'The Adventures of Binky Bill'.
86. Snappy (M) from 'Die Sendung mit der Maus'.
87. Stan (M) from 'The Wild'.
88. Steven (M) from '101: Dalmatians'.
89. Tick-Tock (M) from 'Peter Pan' film.
90. Wally (M) from 'Wally Gator'.
Alligator Names For Males

Do you own an alligator and looking for some amazing names? Check out this list of male alligator names.
91. Clive
92. Corvus
93. Fisher
94. Matrix
95. Mojo
96. Rocky
97. Snoop
98. Stirling
99. Tixie
100. Zeppo
Alligator Names For Females
Looking for feminine names for your female alligator? Here is a list of names to choose from.
101. Beefy
102. Earthy
103. Hydra
104. Kobe
105. Neo
106. Plum
107. Seismo
108. Speedy
109. Wiggles
Baby Alligator Names Inspired By Video Games
Baby alligators are called hatchlings. Here are some names inspired by your love for gaming.
110. Bratty (F) from 'Undertale'.
111. Beatrice (F) from 'Nights in the Woods'.
112. Dr Wani (M) from 'Frogger: Helmet Chaos'.
113. King Croc (M) from 'Wild Animal Sports Day'.
114. King K. Rool (M) from 'Donkey Kong Country'.
115. Mr Vile (M) from 'Banjo- Kazooie'.
116. Latch (M) from 'Lethal League'.
117. Mz Ruby (F) from 'Sly Cooper'.
118. Renekton (M) from 'League of Legends'.
119. Rosie (F) from 'Maneater'.
120. Tuba Croc (M) from 'Tuba Croc'.
121. Vector (M) from 'Knuckles' Chaotix'.
Unisex Pet Alligator Name
Here are some names for your beloved pet Alligators.
122. Crush/Chrusher
123. Draco
124. Dragonbait
125. Godzilla
126. Jabberwock
127. Kimono
128. Monstro
129. Mushu
130. Reptar
131. Rhaegal
132. Xerxes
Funny Alligator Names
Funny names can be the right option while naming your alligator; here are some funny names.
132. Beastie Boy (M)
133. Chewy (F)
134. Gummy (F)
135. Mean Machine (M)
136. Mr Choms (M)
137. Mr Dentist (M)
138. Pickle (M/F)
139. Scales (M)
140. Scaly (F)
141. Slither (M/F)
142. Snappy Handbag (F)
143. Zinger (M)
144. Zooter (M)

Fictional Famous Alligators Names
Alligators have been part of many stories and folklore; here are some famous fictional alligator characters.
145. Allegory (F) from 'The Rivals'.
146. Gena (F) from 'Cheburashka'.
147. Gharial (F) from 'Indian folklore'.
148. Great Grey-Green (M) from 'Just So Stories'.
149. Eponymous (M) from 'The Enormous Crocodile'
150. Lyle (M) from 'Lyle The Crocodile Series'.
151. Sang Buaya (M) from 'Eastern Timor folklore'.
152. Sobek (M) from 'Ancient Egyptian folklore'.
153. Solomon (M) from 'Solomon Crocodile'.
Good Crocodile Names From Comics
If you love reading comic strips, here are some names you must consider for your crocodile.
154. Alabaster Alligator (M) from 'Pogo' comic strip.
155. Albert Alligator (M) from 'Pogo' comic strip.
156. Archie Alligator (M) from 'Jungle Jinks'.
157. Crocodylus (M) from 'Pinky'.
158. Killer Croc (M) from 'Batman'.
159. Leatherhead (M) from 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
160. Soundwave (M) from 'Beast Wars'.
161. Zeeba Zeeba Eta (M) from 'Pearls Before Swine'.
Crocodiles Names Inspired By Species
There are 13 species of crocodiles, here are some species inspired names.
162. Acute from C. acutus/American crocodiles.
163. Intercom from C. intermedius.
164. John from C. johnstoni.
165. Mindcontroller from C. mindornesis.
166. Moral from C. moreletii.
167. Nicker from C. niloticus /Nile crocodile.
168. Nova from C. novaeguineae.
169. Paul/Polly from C. palustris.
170. Porosus from C. porosus/ saltwater crocodiles.
171. Rombie from C. rombifer/ Cuban crocodiles.
172. School kid from C. schegelii.
173. Catcher from M. cataphractus /African slender-snouted crocodiles.
174. Teracotta warrior from O. tetraspis/African Dwarf Crocodile.
Kidadl has lots of great names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for Crocodile Names then why not take a look at Names that mean snake, or for something different take a look at Water Dragon Names.
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