Funny Gorilla Name Generator

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Funny gorilla names for plush toys, mascots and game characters: puns like Gorilla Warfare and Silverback and Forth, ironic names like Tiny and Twinkletoes, gym jokes like Leg Day Larry and deadpan picks like Regular Gary.

About funny gorilla names

A gorilla is funny for the same reason a bouncer in a tutu is funny: the size does half the work. So a large share of this list plays against it. There are ironic small names (Tiny, Twinkletoes, Teacup), polite ones (Pardon My Reach) and deadpan human names that treat a very large ape like a coworker: Regular Gary and Gentle Brian.

The puns come from the animal itself. Adult males grow silver-gray hair across the back, which gives Silverback and Forth and Silverback Seat Driver. Gorillas walk on their knuckles and beat their chests with cupped hands, so there are Lord Knuckleworth, Chest Bump Chad, Drum Solo and Thumpelstiltskin. They eat leaves, stems and shoots and build a fresh nest every night: Kale Yeah, Leaf Me Alone, New Bed Every Night. Gorilla and guerrilla sound alike, hence Gorilla Warfare and Gorilla Tactics, and the Kong wordplay (Kong Story Short, Kongratulations) stays generic rather than borrowing a movie or game character.

The rest is gym jokes (Leg Day Larry, Deadlift Doug), job titles (The Bouncer, Head of Security), grand titles, grumpy old man names such as Get Off My Lawn, heavy objects like Refrigerator, and baby names like Thumpling. Every name is clean, and the banana jokes are left to the monkey list.

How to choose funny gorilla names

Play against the size first. On a huge plush or a hulking game character, Tiny, Teacup, Pipsqueak or Featherweight gets a laugh before anyone has to read a pun.
Match the joke to what the gorilla does. A chest-beater is Drum Solo or Chest Bump Chad, a knuckle-walker is Lord Knuckleworth, and the one that sits and eats all day is Salad Bar or Still Chewing.
Silverback names fit a grown male, since only adult males get the silver saddle. For a youngster try Blackback, Thumpling, Starter Muscles or Silverback in Training.
Give a troop or a set of mascots one theme: a gym crew of Leg Day Larry, Deadlift Doug and Bench Press Brenda, or a security team of The Bouncer, Doorman and Crowd Control.
Say the long ones out loud and settle on a short form. His Excellency the Enormous can answer to Excellency, and Sir Reginald Thumpington to Reggie.

Frequently asked questions

What are some funny names for a gorilla?

For puns, try Gorilla Warfare, Gorilla Tactics, Silverback and Forth, Kong Story Short or Thumpelstiltskin. For irony, Tiny, Twinkletoes and Dainty work on anything that large. The deadpan route is Regular Gary, Just Keith or a job title such as Head of Security.

What is a funny name for a giant stuffed gorilla?

A carnival-size plush suits names about the space it takes up: Too Big for the Car, Needs Own Seat, Takes Up the Couch, Bed Hog and Carnival Prize are all in the list. Heavy objects work too, such as Refrigerator, Wide Load and Loveseat.

What are funny names for a baby gorilla?

Baby gorillas cling to their mothers and later ride on their backs, so Velcro, Barnacle, Clinger and Piggyback fit. Thumpling, Mini Thump, Baby Biceps, Starter Muscles and Pocket Silverback joke about the adult to come.

How is this different from the gorilla name generator?

The gorilla name generator on this site is a mostly serious list for zoo, sanctuary and story gorillas, with famous gorillas and classic picks. This page is jokes only and is a separate list. Use that one for a name with dignity and this one for a laugh.

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A: 25 names

A Gorilla Named Sue
Abs of Leaf
Absolute Unit
Accidental Demolition
Accountant Andy
Act of Nature
Admiral Armpit
Admiral Thunderchest
After You
Agreeable Alan
Airport Security
All Bark No Bite
All Fours
All Natural Gains
All Night Kong
All You Can Eat
Along for the Kong
Ambassador Armhair
Apprentice Thumper
Arm Wrestling Champ
Armful
Ask Your Mother
Assistant Coach
Assistant to the Branch Manager
Aunt Doris

B: 80 names

Baby Biceps
Back Hair Bob
Back in Five Minutes
Back to the Audience
Backpack
Backscratcher
Bad Back Barry
Baggage Handler
Bah Humbug
Bailiff
Bamboo Budget
Bamboo Shoot First
Barbara
Barbecue Bill
Barbell Barry
Bare Knuckle Barry
Barn Door
Barnacle
Baron Barbell
Baron Bicep
Baron Bigfoot
Baroness of Nap Time
Barrel Chest
Bass Drum Bob
Battleship
Be Right Silverback
Bean Sprout
Beast of the Breakroom
Beat Dropper
Because I Said So
Bed Hog
Bed Maker
Bedhead
Bedtime Staller
Beefcake
Behemoth Junior
Bellyflop
Bench Breaker
Bench Press Brenda
Bench Warmer

B, continued

Biceps McGee
Bifocals
Big and Tall
Big Dave
Big Fuzzy Deal
Big Head Little Body
Big Mitts
Biplane Swatter
Bitsy
Blackback
Blanket Fort
Blanket Thief
Blink First
Blocks the View
Bobblehead
Bodyguard
Bongo Chest
Book Club Beverly
Bookend
Boom Boom
Bottle Rocket
Boulder Shoulders
Bowling Ball
Bowling League Bruce
Branch Manager
Branch Snapper
Brawn Appetit
Brenda
Brick Wall
Brunch Bunch
Brussels Sprout
Buffet Line
Building Inspector
Bulk Season
Bulldozer
Bulldozer Driver
Burlap Sack Model
Bus Driver
Buttercup
Butterfly Watcher

C: 74 names

Cannonball Splash
Capacity One
Captain Chestbeat
Captain Couch
Captain Obvious
Cardboard Box Critic
Cardigan
Cardio Is Hardio
Careful Carl
Careful Now
Cargo Ship
Carnival Prize
Carol from Payroll
Carpool Craig
Carries a Big Stick
Casts a Shadow
Catcher's Mitt
Celery Stalker
Cement Mixer
Centerpiece
Chair Tester
Chairman of the Back
Chalk Bag
Channel Changer
Chaos Goblin
Cheat Day
Chest Bump Chad
Chest Cold
Chest Day Every Day
Chest Freezer
Chest in Time
Chest of Drawers
Chest Pass
Chest Percussionist
Chest Voice
Chew Slowly
Chief of Hugs

C, continued

Chinchilla Gorilla
Cinder Block
Claw Machine Champion
Cleanup Hitter
Climber of Small Buildings
Cling Wrap
Clinger
Closed for Lunch
Coach Mike
Colossus of the Couch
Coming Soon to Theaters
Commander Chomp
Commodore Cuddles
Complaint Department
Conversation Piece
Cool Down
Core Strength
Couch Consultant
Countess of the Canopy
Coupon Clipper
Courteous Kurt
Cousin Wayne
Cowbell
Crane Operator
Creature Feature
Crossing Guard
Crosspatch
Crossword Puzzle
Crowd Control
Crowd Pleaser
Crowd Surfer
Crunch Time
Cubicle Kyle
Cuddle Monster
Curmudgeon
Customer Service
Customs Officer

D: 46 names

Dad Bod
Dad Joke
Dad Voice
Dainty
Deadlift Doug
Dean of Leaves
Debt Collector
Deep Sigh Dennis
Deep Thinker
Defensive Tackle
Definitely a Real Gorilla
Delicate Flower
Demolition Crew
Dennis from Downstairs
Dentist Dan
Derek
Designated Hitter
Destroyer of Hammocks
Did Not Mean To
Diet Gorilla
Dinner Bell
Director's Cut
Disappointed Dad
Distinguished Gentleman
Do Not Disturb
Do Not Stack
Do You Even Lift
Door Stop
Doorman
Double Feature
Double Handful
Double Trouble
Double Wide
Downbeat Dave
Dr. Thompson
Drama Kong
Drum Solo
Drumroll Please
Duchess Fuzzybottom
Duchess of Naps
Duke of Celery
Duke of Deadlift
Duke of Thump
Dumbbell Darrell
Dump Truck
Duvet Day

E: 22 names

Earl Grey Back
Earl of Snacks
Ears
Earthquake
Easy Does It
Easygoing Earl
Eight Hundred Pound Gorilla
Elevator Out of Order
Elevenses
Emotional Support Gorilla
Emperor of the Tire Swing
Empress of Everything
Empty Nest Syndrome
Enforcer
Enrichment Activity
Equipment Manager
Excuse Me
Exhibit A
Existential Crisis
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Extra Large
Eye Roll

F: 42 names

Family Man
Farmer's Carry
Father Knows Best
Featherweight
Feature Wall
Feeding Time
Feel the Fern
Fiber Intake
Filing Cabinet
Fills the Doorway
Fine Vining
Fine, Thanks, Frank
Fire Marshal
Fist Bump Phil
Fist Class
Five More Minutes
Flex Appeal
Floor Shaker
Flower Sniffer
Fluffy
Foam Finger
Foam Roller
Food Coma
Forage Gump
Force of Nature
Forklift Operator
Forty Pounds of Salad
Four on the Floor
Fragile
Free Hugs, Careful
Free Range Gorilla
Freelance Gorilla
Freight Train
Fresh Sheets
Freshman
Frosted Tips
Fun Size Gorilla
Furball
Furniture Mover
Furniture Rearranger
Fussbudget
Fuzz Nugget

G: 62 names

Gains
Garage Door
General Fuzz
General Mayhem
Gentle Brian
Gentle Giant, Emphasis on Giant
Gentle Hands
Get Off My Lawn
Gift Shop
Glass Half Thumped
Glute Force
Go Rilla Go
Go Team
Goalkeeper
Going Gray Gracefully
Gorilla at Large
Gorilla Be Kidding Me
Gorilla Emeritus
Gorilla Flotilla
Gorilla Goals
Gorilla Griller
Gorilla in Chief
Gorilla in the Midst
Gorilla in the Room
Gorilla Lite
Gorilla Minimum
Gorilla Next Door
Gorilla Not Included
Gorilla of Few Words
Gorilla of the Month
Gorilla on Aisle Five

G, continued

Gorilla Original Recipe
Gorilla Pillow
Gorilla Sarsaparilla
Gorilla Shaped Object
Gorilla Suit
Gorilla Tactics
Gorilla Two Point Oh
Gorilla Villa
Gorilla Warfare
Gorilla, Esquire
Gorillagram
Gorillionaire
Gorillustrious
Got Your Silverback
Governor Grump
Grabby
Graceful
Grand Piano
Grandpa Harrumph
Grandpa Socks
Gray Area
Grayback Someday
Great Uncle Mort
Greg in Shipping
Grouch on the Couch
Grumpy Gus
Guerrilla Hugger
Guerrilla Napper
Guerrilla Snuggler
Gym Membership
Gym Teacher

H: 42 names

Hairy Backman
Half a Handful
Half Pint
Halftime Show
Hall Monitor
Ham Hands
Hammock Hog
Hammock Tester
Handful
Handle With Care
Hates Rain
Hay Pile Architect
Head Gardener
Head of Security
Head of the Household
Headband Hank
Heartbeat
Heavy Contents
Heavy Duty
Heavy Lifter
Heavy Machinery
Heavy Sigh
Hedge Critic
Heir Apparent
Helicopter Dad
Her Majesty the Mattress
Herbivore Hank
Hi Ho Silverback
High Five Hank
Hillside
His Excellency the Enormous
His Royal Heftiness
Hitchhiker Junior
Home Field Advantage
Homecoming Kong
House Cat
Howard
Human Forklift
Human Resources
Humble Herb
Hummingbird
Husky Size

I: 8 names

Ice Chest
Immovable Object
In My Day
Inconspicuous
Industrial Strength
Inside Voice Please
It Was Like That
Itty Bitty

J: 5 names

Jacked Jack
Judging You
Junior Associate
Jury Duty Judy
Just Keith

K: 62 names

Kale Yeah
Keeper's Favorite
Keeps the Beat
Kenneth
Kerplunk
Kettle Drum
Kettlebell
Kids These Days
King Leafy the First
King of the Beanbag
King of the Nap
Kitten Lover
Kitten Mittens
Knee High
Knuckle Bump
Knuckle Buster
Knuckle Commuter
Knuckle Down
Knuckle Mileage
Knuckle Sandwich
Knuckle Shuffle
Knuckle Tread
Knuckle Walk This Way
Knuckleball
Knucklehead
Knuckles McGraw
Koala Mode
Kong Distance Call
Kong Division
Kong for a Day
Kong Haul

K, continued

Kong Johns
Kong Jump
Kong Junior Varsity
Kong Lost Cousin
Kong of Naps
Kong of the Castle
Kong of the Hill
Kong Overdue
Kong Shot
Kong Size Bed
Kong Sleeve Shirt
Kong Story Short
Kong Term Parking
Kong Time No See
Kong Way Home
Kong Weekend
Kong Winded
Kongcierge
Kongdiment
Kongductor
Kongference Call
Kongfetti
Kongfident
Kongfused
Kongratulations
Kongstruction Zone
Kongsultant
Kongtagious Laugh
Kongtestant
Kongtrol Freak
Kongversation Starter

L: 48 names

Lady Broadshoulder
Lady Leafmuncher
Lady Thumpington
Landscaper
Lats for Days
Lawn Inspector
Lazy Sunday
Leaf Inspector
Leaf It to Me
Leaf Mattress
Leaf Me Alone
Learner's Permit
Left Blinker On
Leg Day Larry
Leg Press Leslie
Lettuce Be
Leviathan of the Living Room
Librarian Lois
Lieutenant Leaf
Lifeguard on Duty
Lift With Your Legs
Light as a Feather
Light Switch Monitor
Light Weight Baby
Lightfoot
Lil Pecs
Linda from the Front Desk
Line Judge
Little Bit
Little Dave
Load Bearing Wall
Log Sawyer
Long John Silverback
Lord Fluffington
Lord Heavybottom
Lord Knuckleworth
Lord Leafington
Lord of the Leaves
Loss Prevention
Loveseat
Low Bridge
Low Five
Low Key Lloyd
Low Profile
Lumbar Support
Lumber Jack
Lunch Break
Lunch Monitor

M: 54 names

Main Attraction
Main Gorilla Energy
Major Biceps
Make Like a Tree
Mall Cop
Mandatory Nap
Marchioness of Mulch
Marquis of Munch
Marshmallow Center
Mascot of the Year
Mass Monster
Matinee Idol
Mattress Tester
Max Out
Maximum Occupancy
Mayor of Mount Fuzz
Medium Dave
Mega Ape
Mid Life Crisis
Middle Aged Mark
Middle Manager
Midnight Snack
Mild Mannered Martin
Mild Rampage
Mildly Annoyed
Mildred
Mind the Back
Mind Your Head
Mini Thump
Minibus
Minister of Thumping
Minivan Marge
Mischief Managed
Mist Opportunity
Misty Morning
Moderately Peeved
Modest Maureen
Monkey on My Silverback
Monster of the Matinee
Monster Truck
Mop Top
More Cowbell
Mosey
Mostly Harmless
Mountain
Mr. Crankypants
Mr. Grumbles
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Universe Runner Up
Mr. Whiskers
Mrs. Peabody
Munchkin
Muscle Memory
My Bad

N: 36 names

Nap Schedule
Naptain
Naptime Negotiator
Natural Wonder
Needs a Bigger Hammock
Needs Own Seat
Neighbor Bob
Nest Builder
Nest Day Delivery
Nest Egg
Nest in Show
Nest Level
Nest Quality Inspector
Nesting Instinct
Nettle Muncher
Never Skips Arms
New Bed Every Night
New Kid
Night Watchman
Nightclub Doorman
Nimble
Ninth Wonder of the World
No Flash Photography
No Neck Ned
No Pain No Grain
No Passing Zone
Normal Norman
Nose Tackle
Not a Guy in a Suit
Not Angry, Just Thinking
Not Before Coffee
Not Mad, Just Disappointed
Not Performing Today
Notary Nancy
Number One Dad Mug
Number One Fan

O: 18 names

Oak
Off Duty
Off My Chest
Offensive Lineman
Old Man Thunder
Old Sourpuss
On Break
One Man Band
One More Rep
One Size Fits None
One Star Review
Oops
Opposable
Other Dave
Out of Office
Oven Mitts
Oversize Load
Overtime

P: 64 names

Pamela
Paperweight
Pardon My Reach
Passenger Princess
Pat on the Silverback
Patient Pat
Peach Fuzz Pete
Pec Deck
Pec Tacular
Peewee
Pep Rally
Percussion Section
Perfectly Nice Neil
Permanent Bulk
Personal Best
Petite
Phil the Intern
Philosopher
Photo Op
Photobomber
Piano Mover
Pickup Truck
Piggyback
Ping Kong
Pinky Out
Pint of Thunder
Pint Size Powerhouse
Pipsqueak
Pirouette
Plain Old Doug
Plant Based Pete
Please Do Not Tap the Glass

P, continued

Plush Edition
Pocket Change
Pocket Gorilla
Pocket Protector
Pocket Silverback
Pok Pok Pok
Polite Cough
Polite Patricia
Pondering
Post Workout Nap
Potluck Peggy
Pound It
Power Nap
Powerlifter Paul
Pre Workout
President of Naps
Prima Ballerina
Prince of Tantrums
Princess
Private Property
Produce Manager
Professional Napper
Professor Pectoral
Professor Thumpkin
Prom Kong
Protein Shake Pete
Pull-up Paula
Pumpkin Seed
Punctual Peter
Purse Puppy
Push-ups Before Breakfast
Puzzle Feeder Pro

Q: 5 names

Quadruped
Quadzilla
Queen of the Hammock
Queen Thumpelina
Quiet Colin

R: 32 names

Rain Check
Rampage Lite
Rated G for Gorilla
Reading Glasses
Reasonable Ray
Recliner
Recovery Week
Redwood
Referee
Refrigerator
Regional Branch Manager
Regular Gary
Reinforced Chair
Reliable Ron
Remote Control Hog
Rep Counter
Repo Man
Rest Day Champion
Retaining Wall
Rib Cage Remix
Richter Scale
Rides Shotgun
Ring Toss Jackpot
Roadblock
Roadie
Romaine Calm
Rookie
Room Divider
Roomy Fit
Rope Tester
Roughage
Royally Miffed

S: 153 names

Salad Bar
Salad Chef
Salad Days
Salt and Pepper
Saunter
Scale Tipper
Scaler of Bunk Beds
Scenic Overlook
School Spirit
Scourge of the Salad Bar
Scruff
Season Ticket Holder
Seats Four
Second Breakfast
Second Nest
Seconds Please
Secretary of Shrubbery
Sectional
Seen It All
Seen Your Outfit
Seismic Activity
Selfie Ruiner
Semi Retired Stan
Senator Snooze
Senior Discount
Sensible Simon
Sequel Bait
Sergeant Shoulders
Sergeant Stompy
Shade Provider
Shed
Shh
Shift Supervisor
Short Stack
Shoulder Season
Shoulders for Days
Shredded Lettuce
Shy Guy
Side Eye
Side Salad
Sideline Hype
Silently Judging
Silver Bullet Point
Silver Fox
Silver Medal
Silver Saddle
Silver Service
Silver Spoon
Silver Streak
Silver Tongue
Silverback and Forth

S, continued

Silverback at It Again
Silverback Bencher
Silverback Burner
Silverback by Popular Demand
Silverback in Five
Silverback in Training
Silverback Nine
Silverback Order
Silverback Porch
Silverback Rub
Silverback Seat Driver
Silverback Stage Pass
Silverback Story
Silverback Talk
Silverback to Basics
Silverback to School
Silverback to Square One
Silverback Up Plan
Silverbackbeat
Silverbackflip
Silverbackground Noise
Silverbackhand Compliment
Silverbacklog
Silverbackspin
Silverbackstroke
Silverbackup Singer
Silverbackyard Boss
Sing-a-Kong
Sir Chompsalot
Sir Lifts-a-Lot
Sir Naps-a-Lot
Sir Reginald Thumpington
Sir Sits-on-Things
Sir Swole
Sits Facing the Wall
Six Pack of Celery
Skipped Leg Day
Skips Cardio
Skyscraper Enthusiast
Sledgehammer
Slightly Used Gorilla
Slippers
Slow Lope
Slow Moving Vehicle
Small But Mighty
Small Fry
Small Menace
Smidge
Snack Attack
Snack Time
Snackrifice

S, continued

Snooze Button
Snore Loser
Snuggle Truck
Snugglebug
So Kong, Farewell
Soccer Dad
Sofa So Good
Soft Spoken Stuart
Softie in Disguise
Some Assembly Gorilla
Some Lifting Required
Somersault
Sorry About the Chair
Speak to the Manager
Special Effects Budget
Speed Bump
Spot Me Scott
Spotter
Spreadsheet Sheila
Squat Rack Steve
Squire Squat
Stagehand
Stairs Take Him
Star Attraction
Staring Contest Champion
Starter Muscles
Statement Piece
Stay at Home Dad
Stealth Mode
Steamroller
Sterling Saddle
Sternum Warning
Still Chewing
Strongly Worded Letter
Strongman Stan
Structural Concern
Stuffed With Fluff
Stump
Stunt Coordinator
Substitute Teacher
Subtle
Sugarplum
Sun Lounger
Sunday Driver
Sunday Stroll
Susan
Suspiciously Gorilla Shaped
Sweatband
Sweetheart
Swole Mate
Swole Patrol

T: 73 names

T-Shirt Cannon
Takes the Stairs
Takes Up the Couch
Tall Paul
Tank Top Tim
Tater Tot
Tax Season Terry
Tea Party Guest
Teacup
Team Lift
Team Mascot
Tech Support
Teddy Bear
Tenured Professor
The Bouncer
The Eighth Wonder of the Backyard
The Look
The Once and Future Kong
The Right Honorable Thump
The Thinker
Thermostat Police
Thimble
Thirds, Actually
This Side Up
Thistle Do Nicely
Thoughtful Ted
Thud
Thumbs Up
Thump and Circumstance
Thump Day
Thumpelstiltskin
Thumper Bumper
Thumpernickel
Thumplet
Thumpling
Thumpty Dumpty

T, continued

Thunk
Tidy Tina
Timeshare Tom
Timpani
Tiny
Tiptoe
Tire Swing Champion
Titan of Tuesday
Too Big for the Car
Top Shelf Prize
Total Eclipse
Touch of Gray
Tow Truck Driver
Tower Hugger
Training Wheels
Travel Size Gorilla
Treadmill Dodger
Treasure Chest
Tree Trunk
Trevor
Triceps Tony
Triple XL
Troop Leader
Troop Scout
Tufty
Tug of War Anchor
Tugboat
Tumbles
Turn Over a New Leaf
Turn That Racket Down
Turndown Service
Turns His Back
Tutu
Twinkletoes
Two Person Lift
Two Seater
Two Thumbs

U: 10 names

Umbrella Leaf
Unblinking
Uncle Clive
Uncle Grump
Unimpressed
Union Rep
Unit
Unpaid Overtime
Unstoppable Force
Uphill Both Ways

V: 6 names

Vegetarian by Choice
Velcro
Vending Machine
Viscount Vine
Visiting Hours
Voicemail Vern

W: 26 names

Walks It Off
Walks on Fists
Walks Softly
Wallflower
Warm Up Set
Watch My Silverback
Weekend Warrior Wes
Weight Limit
Welcome Silverback
Well Behaved Walter
Whippersnapper
Whisper
Whisper Quiet
White Knuckle Ride
Who Touched the Thermostat
Whomp
Wide Load
Wide Turns
Wild Celery
Windbreak
World's Okayest Dad
Would Not Recommend
Wouldn't Hurt a Fly
Wrecking Ball
Wrecking Crew of One
Wrestling Coach

Y: 5 names

Yield
Yoga Mat
Your Grace
Your Hairiness
Your Heftiness

Z: 2 names

Zero Stars
Zipper in the Back