Monkey Name Generator

Playful names for monkeys, apes, and primates

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Generate names for monkey characters, stuffed monkeys, and real primates, from cheeky capuchin nicknames and famous fictional apes to Swahili, Hindi, and Portuguese names from the regions where monkeys actually live.

About monkey names

Monkey names in the English-speaking world are dominated by a few famous primates: Curious George, Abu from Aladdin, Rafiki, King Louie, Caesar and Koba from Planet of the Apes, Marcel from Friends, and Boots from Dora. Then there is the Donkey Kong family (Diddy, Dixie, Funky, Cranky, Lanky) and Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of Journey to the West, arguably the most famous monkey ever written. Real primates like Koko the signing gorilla, Kanzi the bonobo, and Ham the space chimp also lend their names.

A second layer of names comes from where monkeys live. Swahili gives Nyani (monkey), Sokwe (chimpanzee), Kima (colobus), and Bahati (luck); Hindi and Sanskrit give Bandar and Kapi (monkey), Hanuman, and the vanara heroes Sugriva and Angada; Brazilian Portuguese gives Chico, Cacau, Bento, and Duda for the capuchins and marmosets of the Amazon. The list also carries the word for monkey in many other languages (Mono, Saru, Affe, Majom), folklore figures such as Mizaru and Ozomatli, and circus, pirate-ship and space-crew names like Ringmaster, Powder Monkey and Astrochimp.

For pets, plush toys, and cartoon characters, food names win. Anything a monkey might steal works: Mango, Coconut, Peanut, Fig, Lychee, Snickers. Behaviour names like Fidget, Ruckus, Chatter, and Cheeky are the other reliable formula because they describe exactly what monkeys do all day.

How to choose monkey names

  • Pick names that suit the species: capuchins and marmosets suit small quick names (Chip, Kip, Kiki), gibbons suit swinging or singing names (Whoop, Hooter), and gorillas suit heavy dignified names (Titus, Ndume, Kong).
  • For a stuffed monkey a child will name, offer three food options like Bananas, Coco, and Peanut; young kids almost always pick the one they can say fastest.
  • Use a Swahili or Hindi name if the character lives in Africa or India; Nyani, Sokwe, Bandar, and Kapi are the actual words for monkey and read as authentic rather than made up.
  • Behaviour names such as Fidget, Mischief, and Chatter make good cartoon-character names because they double as personality shorthand.
  • Avoid Harambe or George for a serious character unless you want the reference; both names now come with strong internet baggage.

Frequently asked questions

What are famous monkey names?

Curious George, Abu (Aladdin), Rafiki (Lion King), King Louie (Jungle Book), Marcel (Friends), Boots (Dora), Caesar and Koba (Planet of the Apes), Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, Sun Wukong the Monkey King, and Hanuman from the Ramayana. Real famous primates include Koko, Kanzi, Washoe, Ham, and Harambe.

What are cute names for a toy or stuffed monkey?

Food names are the classic choice: Bananas, Coco, Peanut, Mango, Cookie, Muffin, and Toffee. Playful behaviour names like Giggles, Wiggles, Bounce, and Cheeky also work well for plush monkeys.

What does Sun Wukong mean and why is he a monkey?

Sun Wukong is the Monkey King of the Chinese novel Journey to the West; Wukong means awakened to emptiness. He is a stone-born monkey with immense strength and magic, and he inspired characters like Goku from Dragon Ball.

Can I use these monkey names commercially?

Yes for common words, foreign-language words, and mythological figures. Franchise characters such as Curious George, Diddy Kong, and Abu are trademarked, so use those for pets or fan projects rather than published products.

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A: 41 names

  • Aap
  • Aapje
  • Able
  • Abrek
  • Abu
  • Acacia
  • Ackee
  • Acrobat
  • Admiral Ape
  • Äffchen
  • Affe
  • Ahv
  • Aiai
  • Aipom
  • Albert
  • Aldo
  • Alfie
  • Almond
  • Amani
  • Amber
  • Amigo
  • Ampersand
  • Andross
  • Angada
  • Anjaneya
  • Anjani
  • Anoman
  • Antics
  • Ape-ril
  • Apina
  • Apollo
  • Arlo
  • Asali
  • Astro
  • Astrochimp
  • Auntie Avocado
  • Avalanche
  • Aye-Aye
  • Ayo
  • Ayumu
  • Azy

B: 102 names

  • Babakoto
  • Babble
  • Babloo
  • Babouin
  • Baby
  • Baby Bonobo
  • Backflip
  • Bad Ape
  • Badam
  • Badmash
  • Bahadur
  • Bahati
  • Bajrang
  • Balsa
  • Bamboo
  • Banana Bread
  • Banana Split
  • Bananas
  • Bananas Foster
  • Bananinha
  • Bandar
  • Bandar-log
  • Bandariya
  • Bandit
  • Banor
  • Baobab
  • Baozi
  • Baraka
  • Barbary
  • Barfi
  • Barnacle
  • Baron Banana
  • Baroness Bonobo
  • Barrel of Laughs
  • Baxter
  • Beardy
  • Bebe
  • Beijinho
  • Bekantan
  • Bella
  • Bellhop
  • Bellow
  • Bento
  • Beppo
  • Bertie
  • Bertuccia
  • Beruk
  • Bholu
  • Big Ears
  • Big Top
  • Biju

B, continued

  • Bimawen
  • Bingo
  • Binti Jua
  • Bion
  • Biscuit
  • Bittu
  • Bituca
  • Blackback
  • Blip
  • Blue Eyes
  • Bluenose
  • Bobo
  • Boing
  • Bokito
  • Bombom
  • Bongo
  • Bonnet
  • Bonny
  • Bonzo
  • Boogie
  • Boots
  • Bosco
  • Bosley
  • Boss Baboon
  • Bosun
  • Bough
  • Bounce
  • Boysenberry
  • Bramble
  • Branch Manager
  • Brass Monkey
  • Brazil Nut
  • Breadfruit
  • Brinco
  • Bristle
  • Bromeliad
  • Brownie
  • Bruno
  • Bubba
  • Bubbles
  • Bubbles Jackson
  • Bubu
  • Buck
  • Budi
  • Bugio
  • Bunch
  • Bungee
  • Bunty
  • Bushbaby
  • Buzz
  • Bwana

C: 87 names

  • Cabin Boy
  • Cacahuate
  • Cacau
  • Cackle
  • Caesar
  • Caju
  • Calliope
  • Cambur
  • Canopy
  • Cantsbee
  • Captain Capuchin
  • Captain Colobus
  • Captain Simian
  • Caramel
  • Caramelo
  • Cartwheel
  • Cashew
  • Ceiba
  • Chacma
  • Chanchal
  • Chango
  • Changuito
  • Chantek
  • Chatter
  • Chatterbox
  • Chatur
  • Chee-Chee
  • Cheeky
  • Cheeta
  • Chestbeat
  • Chester
  • Chestnut
  • Cheza
  • Chibi
  • Chico
  • Chief Cheeky
  • Chim Chim
  • Chimchar
  • Chimp Change
  • Chimpy
  • Chintu
  • Chip
  • Chiquinho

C, continued

  • Chispa
  • Chistery
  • Chitter
  • Chotu
  • Chuckle
  • Chukka
  • Chulbul
  • Chungwa
  • Chunky
  • Cinnamon
  • Clamber
  • Clementine
  • Cloudforest
  • Clover
  • Clyde
  • Cocada
  • Coco
  • Cocoa
  • Coconut
  • Code Monkey
  • Colita
  • Colo
  • Colonel Kernel
  • Comet
  • Commodore Chimp
  • Congo the Painter
  • Consul
  • Cookie
  • Coquito
  • Cornelia
  • Cornelius
  • Cosquillas
  • Cotton-Top
  • Count Cantaloupe
  • Countdown
  • Countess Cashew
  • Cowlick
  • Cranky
  • Crow's Nest
  • Crumbs
  • Cupcake
  • Curious
  • Curlytail
  • Cymbals

D: 31 names

  • Daisy
  • Dalila
  • Dame Damson
  • Dangle
  • Darwin
  • Dash
  • David Greybeard
  • Detective Chimp
  • Dewdrop
  • Dewi
  • Diddy
  • Digby
  • Digit
  • Dimples
  • Dixie
  • Dizzy
  • Dobby
  • Doctor Drill
  • Donkey Kong
  • Dottie
  • Doubloon
  • Douc
  • Dr. Zaius
  • Dragonfruit
  • Duda
  • Dudu
  • Duke of Durian
  • Dumpling
  • Dunston
  • Durian
  • Dwivida

E: 10 names

  • Earl of Orangutan
  • Elaichi
  • Embe
  • Emperor
  • Empress Elderberry
  • Enma
  • Enos
  • Enwe
  • Espresso
  • Etta

F: 28 names

  • Faraji
  • Farofa
  • Felix
  • Fern
  • Ficus
  • Fidget
  • Fifi
  • Fig
  • Figgy
  • Filbert
  • Filch
  • Finn
  • First Mate
  • Flint
  • Flip
  • Flo
  • Flunkey
  • Fofinho
  • Freud
  • Frida
  • Frodo
  • Frolic
  • Frond
  • Fudge
  • Fumble
  • Funky
  • Furaha
  • Furball

G: 45 names

  • Galago
  • Gargantua
  • Gavaksha
  • Gelada
  • General Gibbon
  • George
  • Gibber
  • Gibbon Take
  • Giggles
  • Ginger
  • Gizmo
  • Gleek
  • Goblin
  • Goiabada
  • Goku
  • Golden Lion
  • Goldie
  • Goldmane
  • Goliath
  • Golu
  • Goma
  • Gongon
  • Goofball
  • Gordo
  • Grabby
  • Grandpa Gibbon
  • Granny Grapevine
  • Grape Ape
  • Grease Monkey
  • Great Sage
  • Gremlin
  • Greta
  • Grinner
  • Grivet
  • Grodd
  • Gua
  • Guariba
  • Guava
  • Guddu
  • Gudiya
  • Guenon
  • Guereza
  • Guineo
  • Guri
  • Gus

H: 28 names

  • Ham
  • Hamadryas
  • Hamisi
  • Handsome Monkey King
  • Hanuman
  • Hapi
  • Haraka
  • Harambe
  • Harvey
  • Hazel
  • Heidi
  • Herbie
  • Hickory
  • High Wire
  • Hodari
  • Holler
  • Honey
  • Hoolock
  • Hoopla
  • Hooter
  • Houzi
  • Howler
  • Hubbub
  • Hullabaloo
  • Hun Batz
  • Hun Chuen
  • Hundredth Monkey
  • Hurdy-Gurdy

I: 15 names

  • Imani
  • Imara
  • Imfene
  • Imli
  • Imo
  • Imp
  • Indri
  • Infinite Typist
  • Ingagi
  • Inkawu
  • Iroko
  • Ironback
  • Ivan
  • Ivy
  • Iwazaru

J: 25 names

  • J. Fred Muggs
  • Jabber
  • Jabuticaba
  • Jack
  • Jackfruit
  • Jambo
  • Jasper
  • Java
  • Jelani
  • Jellybean
  • Jengo
  • Jiggle
  • Jiggs
  • Jimmy the Chimp
  • Jitters
  • Jocko
  • Jojo
  • Joko
  • Josie
  • Jua
  • Juca
  • Juggler
  • Juju
  • Jujuba
  • Juma

K: 55 names

  • Kacang
  • Kala
  • Kanzi
  • Kapi
  • Kapish
  • Kapok
  • Karanga
  • Karibu
  • Kazoo
  • Kecak
  • Keko
  • Kela
  • Kelapa
  • Kelele
  • Kera
  • Kerchak
  • Kerfuffle
  • Kesari
  • Kesi
  • Kibidango
  • Kibo
  • Kiddy
  • Kidogo
  • Kijana
  • Kikazaru
  • Kiki
  • Kima
  • Kinako
  • King Julien
  • King Kiwi
  • King Louie
  • Kintaro
  • Kip
  • Kipling
  • Kipunji
  • Kishmish
  • Kitkat
  • Kito
  • Kiwi
  • Kluay
  • Knothole
  • Knuckles
  • Koba
  • Kofi
  • Koko
  • Kong
  • Kongo
  • Kozaru
  • Krusha
  • Kumquat
  • Kumuda
  • Kurangu
  • Kuri
  • Kwame
  • Kwibi

L: 40 names

  • Ladoo
  • Lady Marmalade
  • Lalo
  • Lana
  • Lancelot Link
  • Langur
  • Lanky
  • Latte
  • Lazlo
  • Leap
  • Lele
  • Leleco
  • Lenny
  • Liana
  • Licorice
  • Lieutenant Lemur
  • Liftoff
  • Lili
  • Lion-Tail
  • Little Miss Mischief
  • Loco
  • Lola
  • Lollipop
  • Longan
  • Longarm
  • Longtail
  • Lookout
  • Lord Loris
  • Loris
  • Lottie
  • Louie
  • Loulis
  • Luca
  • Lucu
  • Lucy
  • Luit
  • Lulu
  • Lupita
  • Lutung
  • Lychee

M: 115 names

  • Macaco
  • Macadamia
  • Macaque
  • Macchanu
  • Machín
  • Maestro Mambo
  • Magilla
  • Mahogany
  • Maimou
  • Mainda
  • Maisie
  • Majmun
  • Majom
  • Major Mayhem
  • Makad
  • Makako
  • Makardhwaja
  • Makena
  • Makimaki
  • Makini
  • Mama
  • Mamey
  • Mamuang
  • Mangabey
  • Mango
  • Mangosteen
  • Mangrove
  • Maninho
  • Manis
  • Mankey
  • Mantou
  • Maomao
  • Maple
  • Maprao
  • Maquisapa
  • Maraca
  • Maracujá
  • Marcel
  • Marimonda
  • Markat
  • Marley
  • Marmalade
  • Marquis of Mango
  • Marula
  • Maruti
  • Masaru
  • Mason
  • Master Monkey
  • Masti
  • Matata
  • Matsing
  • Maurice
  • Maymun
  • Mayor Mango
  • Mazapán
  • Mbega
  • Mcheshi

M, continued

  • Mchezo
  • Meemee
  • Michael
  • Mico
  • Mighty Joe
  • Milo
  • Mimi
  • Mingau
  • Mischief
  • Miss Baker
  • Miss Marmoset
  • Miss Muriqui
  • Miss Sam
  • Mission Control
  • Missy
  • Mister Mandrill
  • Mister Teeny
  • Mithu
  • Mizaru
  • Mjanja
  • Mkia
  • Mocha
  • Moja
  • Mojo Jojo
  • Molasses
  • Momo
  • Moncaí
  • Monito
  • Monkey Bars
  • Monkey Bread
  • Monkey Business
  • Monkey Fist
  • Monkey Puzzle
  • Monkey Wrench
  • Monkeyshines
  • Mono
  • Monsieur Mallah
  • Monsoon
  • Monty
  • Monu
  • Monyet
  • Mop Top
  • Mort
  • Moti
  • Moyo
  • Mr. Nilsson
  • Msitu
  • Mtoto
  • Mtundu
  • Muffin
  • Mulberry
  • Multik
  • Mumbles
  • Munna
  • Munni
  • Mutton Chops
  • Mwezi
  • Mwnci

N: 31 names

  • Nakal
  • Nala
  • Nana
  • Nando
  • Nariyal
  • Natkhat
  • Natter
  • Ndizi
  • Ndume
  • Neem
  • Neema
  • Nellie
  • Ngedere
  • Ngoma
  • Nia
  • Nibbles
  • Nico
  • Nikkie
  • Nikko
  • Nila
  • Nim
  • Nina
  • Noa
  • Nok
  • Nong Ling
  • Noodle
  • Nubbin
  • Nuru
  • Nutkin
  • Nutmeg
  • Nyani

O: 18 names

  • Obo
  • Old Man of the Forest
  • Ollie
  • Ongkot
  • Onsen
  • Opice
  • Orbit
  • Orchid
  • Oreo
  • Organ Grinder
  • Osaru
  • Otis
  • Ouistiti
  • Owa
  • Ozaru
  • Ozomatli
  • Ozwald
  • Ozzie

P: 66 names

  • Paco
  • Paçoca
  • Panasa
  • Panbanisha
  • Pancake
  • Pancho
  • Pantao
  • Papaya
  • Pasha
  • Passionfruit
  • Patas
  • Patches
  • Pattycake
  • Pavan
  • Peach
  • Peaches
  • Peanut
  • Peekaboo
  • Peepers
  • Peludo
  • Pepe
  • Pepito
  • Percy
  • Persimmon
  • Pickles
  • Pickpocket
  • Pierrette
  • Pili
  • Pilipili
  • Pillo
  • Pimentinha
  • Pingo
  • Pinku

P, continued

  • Pintu
  • Pipo
  • Pipoca
  • Pippa
  • Pisang
  • Pishgam
  • Pistachio
  • Pitanga
  • Pituca
  • Pixie
  • Plantain
  • Pogo
  • Polepole
  • Pomelo
  • Poppy
  • Popsicle
  • Posy
  • Potto
  • Powder Monkey
  • Praline
  • Prankster
  • Pretzel
  • Prime Mate
  • Prince Pineapple
  • Princess Papaya
  • Private Pawpaw
  • Proboscis
  • Professor Peel
  • Professor Primate
  • Proximus
  • Pudding
  • Pudim
  • Putu

Q: 3 names

  • Queen Quince
  • Quiff
  • Quindim

R: 37 names

  • Racket
  • Raffia
  • Rafiki
  • Rafinha
  • Rajah
  • Raju
  • Raka
  • Rambi
  • Rambutan
  • Rangi
  • Rani
  • Rapscallion
  • Rascal
  • Rattan
  • Redcheek
  • Rhesus
  • Rigging
  • Rilawa
  • Ringmaster
  • Ringo
  • Ringtail
  • Rocco
  • Rocket
  • Rocky
  • Rolo
  • Roloway
  • Romp
  • Rowdy
  • Roxy
  • Ruby
  • Ruckus
  • Rudy
  • Ruma
  • Rumble
  • Rumpus
  • Russet
  • Rusty

S: 97 names

  • Sagui
  • Saki
  • Sakura
  • Salama
  • Saltarín
  • Samba
  • Samosa
  • Santino
  • Sanzaru
  • Sapeca
  • Sapling
  • Saraguato
  • Saru
  • Saru-chan
  • Sarugami
  • Sarumaru
  • Sarutobi
  • Sassy
  • Sawdust
  • Scallywag
  • Scamp
  • Scatback
  • Scimmia
  • Scimmietta
  • Scone
  • Scoot
  • Scoundrel
  • Scramble
  • Screech
  • Second Banana
  • Sefu
  • Sergeant Swing
  • Shabani
  • Shaggy
  • Shararti
  • Shenanigan
  • Sheriff Shimmy
  • Sheru
  • Shizaru
  • Shogun
  • Shujaa
  • Siamang
  • Sideburns
  • Sideshow
  • Sifaka
  • Silverback
  • Simio
  • Singe

S, continued

  • Sir Fuzzington
  • Sir Peelington
  • Sir Swingsalot
  • Skedaddle
  • Skipper Scuttle
  • Skitter
  • Smokey
  • Sneak
  • Snickers
  • Snoop
  • Snort
  • Snow Monkey
  • Snowflake
  • Snubnose
  • Snuggles
  • Sokwe
  • Solovar
  • Somersault
  • Sonu
  • Soursop
  • Spike
  • Splashdown
  • Sprocket
  • Sprout
  • Spyglass
  • Squawk
  • Squeaky
  • Squire Squeak
  • Squish
  • Starfruit
  • Stilts
  • Stone Monkey
  • Stowaway
  • Subali
  • Subira
  • Sugarcane
  • Sugriva
  • Sukari
  • Sultan
  • Sultana
  • Sun Wukong
  • Sun Xingzhe
  • Sunny
  • Suryia
  • Sushena
  • Sweetpea
  • Swing
  • Swipe
  • Swoop

T: 55 names

  • Taco
  • Taffy
  • Talapoin
  • Tamarind
  • Tamu
  • Tangawizi
  • Tapioca
  • Tara
  • Taro
  • Tarsier
  • Tatá
  • Tater
  • Tatu
  • Tawi
  • Teak
  • Teddy
  • Tembo
  • Tendril
  • Terk
  • Thumbs
  • Thunder
  • Tião
  • Tickle
  • Tico
  • Tightrope
  • Tilly
  • Tin Cup
  • Tinku
  • Tiny Kong
  • Tiny Tamarin
  • Tita
  • Titano
  • Titi
  • Titus
  • Toffee
  • Tomfoolery
  • Tonico
  • Topknot
  • Toque
  • Trapeze
  • Travieso
  • Treetop
  • Trixie
  • Trouble
  • Truffle
  • Tsoko
  • Tuca
  • Tufty
  • Tumaini
  • Tumbili
  • Tumble
  • Tumbo
  • Twiggy
  • Twitch
  • Typhoon

U: 11 names

  • Uakari
  • Uhuru
  • Ukiki
  • Uncle Bert
  • Uncle Fig
  • Unggoy
  • Unicycle
  • Upendo
  • Upepo
  • Urchin
  • Ursus

V: 12 names

  • Vali
  • Vanar
  • Vanara
  • Varika
  • Vault
  • Vavá
  • Vervet
  • Viki
  • Vine
  • Virgil
  • Viscount Vanilla
  • Vrishakapi

W: 21 names

  • Waddle
  • Wally
  • Walnut
  • Wandura
  • Warble
  • Washoe
  • Whiskers
  • Whitebeard
  • Whoop
  • Wiggles
  • Willie B.
  • Wingnut
  • Winnie
  • Winston
  • Winter
  • Wonsungi
  • Woolly
  • Wounda
  • Wriggle
  • Wrinkles
  • Wrinkly Kong

X: 2 names

  • Xiao Tao
  • Xuxa

Y: 5 names

  • Yam
  • Yeroen
  • Yip
  • Yorick
  • Yuzu

Z: 20 names

  • Zap
  • Zapote
  • Zawadi
  • Zé
  • Zeca
  • Zelda
  • Zephir
  • Zest
  • Zezinho
  • Zico
  • Ziggy
  • Zinjero
  • Zippy
  • Zira
  • Zoboomafoo
  • Zola
  • Zoom
  • Zuberi
  • Zuri
  • Zuzu