100+ Bat Names: Cute, Funny, Cool & Spooky Ideas

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Looking for the perfect bat name? Whether you’re naming a pet bat, plush toy, story or game character, classroom mascot, or Halloween creation, this list includes more than 100 cute, funny, cool, spooky, mythical, vampire and famous bat name ideas.

Once you’ve picked a name, bring your bat character to life with our paper bag bat craft puppet, build-a-bat craft template or bat coloring pages. You can even add these Halloween bat treats if you’re planning a spooky celebration.

If your bat character needs an eight-legged friend, browse our spider names for cute, funny and spooky ideas that also work for crafts and Halloween decorations.

How to Choose a Good Bat Name

A good bat name should match the personality, appearance or purpose of the bat you’re naming. Think about whether your bat feels sweet, silly, mysterious or dramatic, then choose a name that fits that particular style.

Bat’s personality or style	Names to consider
Tiny and sweet	Pip, Button, Boba, Muffin
Quiet and mysterious	Shadow, Vesper, Onyx, Nocturne
Silly and energetic	Batnana, Wingston, Count Flapula
Elegant or graceful	Luna, Selene, Velvet, Sable
Dark and dramatic	Dracula, Reaper, Nightshade, Blackthorn

Try saying your favorites aloud a few times. The best name will be memorable, easy to say and feel natural for your pet bat, plushie, character or classroom mascot.

Popular Bat Names

These popular bat names are loved by bat enthusiasts and pet owners alike!

• Echo
• Shadow
• Luna
• Nocturne
• Fang
• Vesper
• Midnight
• Velvet
• Onyx
• Nova
• Twilight
• Sable
• Nightwing
• Moony
• Batty

Popular bat names are recognizable, easy to remember and versatile enough for pet bats, stuffed animals, fictional characters and Halloween decorations.

Cute Bat Names

If you’re looking for cute names for a bat, these adorable options are great for pet bats, stuffed animals, or cartoonish characters.

• Binky
• Boo
• Wiggles
• Snickers
• Pippin
• Fidget
• Flappy
• Nibbles
• Twinkle
• Button
• Puffy
• Biscuit
• Boba
• Muffin
• Squeaks

Cute bat names work especially well for tiny bats, plush toys, classroom mascots and friendly cartoon characters. Short names with playful sounds often feel the sweetest. If your bat needs a nighttime friend, our cute owl names can help you name an owl toy or character to join the adventure.

Cool Bat Names

For a sleek and stylish name, check out these cool bat names that reflect their mysterious and nocturnal nature.

• Blade
• Phantom
• Vortex
• Onyx
• Nyx
• Rogue
• Eclipse
• Storm
• Titan
• Noir
• Reaper
• Venom
• Obsidian
• Zenith
• Dagger

Cool bat names draw inspiration from darkness, nighttime and powerful natural imagery. They’re a strong choice for mysterious characters, game avatars and dramatic Halloween creations.

Bat Names Inspired by Real Bat Species

Real bats have wonderfully distinctive common names that can inspire an unusual name for a pet, plushie or fictional character.

• Pip — Inspired by pipistrelle bats.
• Pallid — From the pale-colored pallid bat.
• Hoary — Inspired by the silver-frosted hoary bat.
• Foxy — A playful nod to flying foxes.
• Ghost — Inspired by ghost bats.
• Spectra — From the spectral bat.
• Bumble — Inspired by the tiny bumblebee bat.
• Egyptian — From the Egyptian fruit bat.
• Silver — Inspired by the silver-haired bat.
• Blossom — From blossom bats.
• Leaf — Inspired by leaf-nosed bats.
• Spear — From spear-nosed bats.
• Evening — Inspired by the evening bat.
• Indiana — From the Indiana bat.
• Mariana — Inspired by the Mariana fruit bat.

Funny Bat Names

Bats can be goofy and playful, making a funny name a perfect choice! Here are some pun-inspired and humorous bat name ideas.

• Batnana
• Count Flapula
• Fang-tastic
• Vlad the Flapper
• Bat Damon
• Batrick Swayze
• Wingston
• Batilda
• Sir Flaps-a-Lot
• Batusi
• Batly McBatface
• The Dark Flapper
• Wingnut
• Batty McFly
• Nosfur-at-you

The funniest bat names usually use bat, wing, fang or vampire wordplay. Celebrity-name puns and exaggerated titles can make an ordinary bat character much more memorable.

Mythical Bat Names

Throughout history, bats have been linked to mythology and folklore. These mythical names are inspired by gods, goddesses, and legendary creatures.

• Hecate (Greek goddess of night & magic)
• Erebus (Primordial deity of darkness)
• Lilith (Mythological night creature)
• Nyx (Goddess of the night)
• Morpheus (God of dreams)
• Selene (Goddess of the moon)
• Thanatos (God of death)
• Vespera (Evening star)
• Chimera (Mythical hybrid creature)
• Asmodeus (Demon prince in mythology)
• Nocturna (Inspired by the night)
• Acheron (Mythological river of darkness)
• Banshee (Ghostly wailing spirit)
• Valkyrie (Warrior spirits in Norse mythology)
• Carmilla (Legendary vampire)

Mythical names give a bat character a sense of history, magic and mystery. They work particularly well in fantasy stories, games and gothic-themed projects.

If your story also includes a dragon, our cute, cool, and powerful dragon names can help you name that winged character.

Vampire Bat Names

If your bat has a dark and eerie side, consider one of these vampire bat names inspired by legends and horror stories.

• Dracula
• Vlad
• Nosferatu
• Carmilla
• Lestat
• Morbius
• Alucard
• Selene
• Sanguis (Latin for blood)
• Requiem
• Count Batula
• Nightshade
• Crimson
• Umbra
• Blackthorn

Vampire-inspired names are perfect for eerie characters, Halloween decorations and bats with a dark or dramatic personality.

Female & Girl Bat Names

Looking for female names that are mysterious, elegant, or even a little spooky? These girl bat names are inspired by the night, mythology, and gothic beauty. Whether you’re naming a pet bat, a bat character, or even a Halloween craft, these names are perfect for female bats with a mix of charm and darkness.

Best Female Bat Names

• Luna
• Nyx
• Selene
• Velvet
• Twilight
• Sable
• Morrigan
• Lilith
• Vespera
• Aurora
• Nightshade
• Carmilla
• Obsidian
• Banshee
• Eclipse

Female bat names can be elegant, mischievous, powerful or mysterious. Names inspired by the moon, night and mythology work especially well.

Male & Boy Bat Names

If you’re searching for male names, these options are strong, mysterious, and darkly cool. Many boy names are inspired by mythology, night creatures, and legendary vampires. Whether your bat is fierce, playful, or heroic, this list has something for every type of male bat.

Best Male Bat Names

• Echo
• Fang
• Nocturne
• Vesper
• Midnight
• Shadow
• Titan
• Dracula
• Blade
• Phantom
• Reaper
• Venom
• Dagger
• Onyx
• Storm

Male bat names can range from bold and intimidating to playful and adventurous. Consider whether your bat feels heroic, mysterious, mischievous or spooky when choosing.

Famous Bat Characters and Bat-Inspired Names

Movies, books, television shows, comics and video games offer plenty of recognizable bat names. Some of these are actual bat characters, while others are famous heroes and creatures inspired by bats.

• Stellaluna (Stellaluna)
• Bartok (Anastasia)
• Rouge the Bat (Sonic the Hedgehog)
• Fidget (The Great Mouse Detective)
• Batty Koda (FernGully)
• Shade (Silverwing)
• Batfink (Batfink)
• Batman (DC Comics)
• Batgirl (DC Comics)
• Nightwing (DC Comics)
• Man-Bat (DC Comics)
• Zubat (Pokémon)
• Golbat (Pokémon)
• Crobat (Pokémon)
• Noivern (Pokémon)

For another fun Halloween character, take a look at our names for ghosts, including cute, punny, paranormal and mysterious ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bat Names

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Whether you choose something cute like Boba, mysterious like Vesper or funny like Count Flapula, the right name can give your bat plenty of personality. Use your favorite for a plush toy, story character, game avatar, classroom mascot or Halloween creation.