250+ Spider Names: Cute, Funny, Spooky & Unique Ideas

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Looking for the perfect spider name? Whether you’re naming a tiny jumping spider, a fuzzy tarantula, a stuffed animal, a Halloween decoration, or even a spider character for a story, there are so many fun possibilities.

This collection of pet spider names and ideas for crafts and characters includes cute, funny, spooky, cool, and unique ideas, along with names especially suited to jumping spiders and tarantulas.

If your kids are having fun with a spider theme, they can also make our printable black widow spider craft. For another winged Halloween character, browse our bat names.

Best Spider Names

Not sure where to start? These are some of our favorite spider name ideas, with options ranging from sweet and silly to dark and mysterious.

• Webster — A playful nod to a spider’s web
• Spindle — Inspired by spinning silky threads
• Charlotte — A familiar storybook choice
• Velvet — A soft-sounding name for a fuzzy tarantula
• Onyx — A gemstone-inspired pick for a black spider
• Pepper — A tiny name with a little bite
• Salem — A spooky choice for a Halloween character
• Mochi — A sweet food name for a tiny jumper
• Skitter — For a spider that moves in quick little bursts
• Poppy — A bright, cheerful flower name
• Shadow — For a dark spider or mysterious character
• Clover — A gentle nature name
• Ziggy — For a lively little jumper
• Pumpkin — A festive choice for an orange spider craft
• Dot — A short name for a very small spider
• Silk — A simple nod to spider silk
• Cobweb — Especially fitting for a Halloween decoration
• Luna — A moon-inspired name
• Fuzz — For a fuzzy-looking tarantula
• Pogo — For a jumping spider on the move
• Raven — A dark, dramatic bird name
• Noodle — A silly choice for a long-legged character
• Jinx — For a mischievous storybook spider
• Button — An extra-cute name for a tiny spider
• Midnight — For a black spider or nighttime character

A good spider name can be inspired by your spider’s appearance, personality, species, or simply something that makes you smile. Tiny spiders can pull off sweet names like Button or Pip, while a big fuzzy tarantula might be perfect for a funny name like Cupcake or Teddy.

Cute Spider Names

Spiders don’t have to be scary! These cute spider names are perfect for tiny jumping spiders, stuffed animals, spider crafts, or any eight-legged friend that deserves an adorable name.

• Button
• Mochi
• Pip
• Peanut
• Poppy
• Sprout
• Jellybean
• Dottie
• Biscuit
• Bubbles
• Nibbles
• Pebble
• Pickle
• Muffin
• Tinker
• Tilly
• Bean
• Pudding
• Cookie
• Twinkle
• Wiggles
• Pippa
• Sunny
• Blossom
• Tater

Cute names can be especially fun for spiders because of the contrast. A large, hairy tarantula named Muffin is pretty hard not to love! For a cuddly-looking craft version, make the pom-pom spider puppets in our paper plate spider craft and choose a sweet name for each one.

Funny Spider Names

A spider’s eight legs and impressive web-building skills create plenty of opportunities for silly names and spider puns.

• Webster
• Webigail
• Spinderella
• Sir Spins-a-Lot
• Peter Parker
• Hairy
• Itsy
• Bitsy
• Webby
• Eightball
• Leggy
• Legs Benedict
• Spin Diesel
• Spider-Manuel
• Webby Goldberg
• Crawl Marx
• Bugsy
• Sir Skitters
• Fuzz Aldrin
• Hairy Styles
• Weboncé
• Tarantulina Jolie
• Skitter Swift
• Cobweb Kardashian
• Eight-Legged Eddie

Funny spider names are especially good for classroom projects, Halloween decorations, stories, and kids who enjoy giving their creations extra personality.

Girl Spider Names

If you’re looking for female spider names or girl spider names, these choices range from sweet and pretty to mysterious and magical.

• Luna
• Willow
• Ruby
• Hazel
• Ivy
• Opal
• Violet
• Poppy
• Clementine
• Autumn
• Dahlia
• Nova
• Stella
• Olive
• Pearl
• Juniper
• Rosie
• Phoebe
• Matilda
• Cleo
• Winnie
• Maisie
• Penelope
• Mabel
• Zelda

Nature names such as Ivy, Willow, and Dahlia work especially well for spiders, while Luna, Zelda, and Nova give a spider a slightly more magical feel.

Boy Spider Names

These male spider names work for everything from an energetic jumping spider to a large tarantula.

• Jasper
• Theo
• Felix
• Atlas
• Leo
• Dexter
• Finn
• Oliver
• Milo
• Bowie
• Scout
• Apollo
• Bruno
• Otis
• Winston
• Oscar
• Archie
• Toby
• Ziggy
• Hugo
• Percy
• Murphy
• Franklin
• Gus
• Remy

You certainly don’t have to know whether your spider is male or female to choose one of these. The best name is simply the one that seems to fit.

Jumping Spider Names

Jumping spiders are tiny, curious-looking spiders with lots of personality, which makes naming them especially fun.

These jumping spider names play off their small size, quick movements, and adorable appearance.

• Pogo
• Hopper
• Bounce
• Skippy
• Jitter
• Pounce
• Boing
• Zigzag
• Pixel
• Dot
• Speck
• Tippy
• Cricket
• Scooter
• Zippy
• Flick
• Pip
• Bouncer
• Jumpy
• Spring
• Dash
• Rocket
• Puck
• Skip
• Jitterbug

Cute Jumping Spider Names

If you want something particularly sweet for a little jumper, try:

• Bean
• Mochi
• Button
• Dottie
• Peanut
• Boba
• Pip
• Pebble
• Pudding
• Sprinkle
• Noodle
• Cookie
• Tinker
• Poppy
• Jellybean

Jumping spiders can have wonderfully expressive little faces, so human names and extra-cute food names can also be a lot of fun.

Tarantula Names

A big fuzzy spider deserves a memorable name. These tarantula names include cute, tough, funny, and slightly dramatic options.

• Velvet
• Teddy
• Fuzz
• Bear
• Truffle
• Mocha
• Goliath
• Tank
• Brutus
• Fang
• Cocoa
• Beastie
• Fluffy
• Chewie
• Sasquatch
• Woolly
• Rumble
• Bramble
• Moose
• Titan
• Grizzly
• Thor
• Kodiak
• Bruno
• Mammoth

There’s something particularly funny about giving a large tarantula a harmless little name, too. Cupcake, Princess, Marshmallow, or Sprinkles can work just as well as Titan or Goliath.

Spooky Spider Names

For Halloween spiders, black spiders, spooky characters, or anyone who simply prefers darker names, these spooky spider names are a great fit.

• Salem
• Shadow
• Phantom
• Hex
• Reaper
• Midnight
• Raven
• Eclipse
• Specter
• Haunt
• October
• Boo
• Nightshade
• Omen
• Grimm
• Banshee
• Cinder
• Doom
• Shade
• Hallow
• Bones
• Spirit
• Voodoo
• Mist
• Ghoul

For a spooky craft to name, try the spider and web designs in our Halloween Perler bead patterns. Kids can choose a name for their finished bead spider and write it on a little display card.

You might also like our collection of ghost names and witch names for more Halloween character ideas.

Creepy Spider Names

Want something a little more unsettling? These creepy spider names lean into the eerie side of our eight-legged friends.

• Venom
• Widow
• Fang
• Dread
• Viper
• Diablo
• Grim
• Crypt
• Creep
• Hollow
• Night Terror
• Grave
• Sinister
• Shiver
• Gloom
• Darkness
• Nightmare
• Thorn
• Wicked
• Screech

These can work especially well when naming Halloween decorations or characters in spooky stories.

Black Spider Names

A dark-colored spider can inspire some especially striking name choices.

These black spider names take inspiration from darkness, gemstones, night, and other deep shades.

• Onyx
• Obsidian
• Jet
• Coal
• Soot
• Ink
• Midnight
• Shadow
• Raven
• Noir
• Eclipse
• Storm
• Ash
• Slate
• Cinder
• Licorice
• Panther
• Night
• Charcoal
• Smokey

Onyx and Obsidian are especially good choices if you want something dramatic, while Ink, Soot, and Licorice are a little more playful.

Cool and Unique Spider Names

Sometimes you want something that sounds a little different from the usual pet name. These cool spider names and unique choices make a strong impression.

• Vortex
• Zenith
• Rogue
• Echo
• Nova
• Cosmo
• Ember
• Orion
• Zephyr
• Rune
• Quill
• Nyx
• Sable
• Vesper
• Aero
• Draco
• Loki
• Phoenix
• Cipher
• Storm
• Jett
• Vega
• Astro
• Blaze
• Frost

Names inspired by space, mythology, weather, and nature tend to work particularly well when you want something unusual without being overly complicated.

Food-Inspired Spider Names

Food names are ridiculously cute on pets, and spiders are no exception.

• Pepper
• Mochi
• Cookie
• Pumpkin
• Truffle
• Peanut
• Noodle
• Olive
• Pickles
• Cocoa
• Brownie
• Muffin
• Dumpling
• Biscuit
• Jellybean
• Blueberry
• Cupcake
• Waffles
• Tater Tot
• Toast
• Marshmallow
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Oreo
• Honey

A tiny spider named Dumpling or a giant tarantula named Cupcake might be exactly the sort of name you’re looking for. You can bring the food theme to a Halloween activity with our Oreo spider cookies—give each cookie a silly name before snack time.

Nature-Inspired Spider Names

Spiders are an important part of the natural world, so flowers, trees, weather, and outdoor elements can provide plenty of beautiful name inspiration.

• Fern
• Clover
• Willow
• Ivy
• Moss
• River
• Maple
• Ash
• Ember
• Storm
• Rain
• Pebble
• Sage
• Cedar
• Briar
• Meadow
• Acorn
• Juniper
• Oakley
• Dusk
• Misty
• Sunny
• Birch
• Petal
• Thistle

These names are especially nice if you want something a little softer than the typical creepy spider name.

Mythical and Magical Spider Names

Spiders appear in stories, mythology, and folklore around the world, making mythical names another great source of inspiration.

• Arachne
• Anansi
• Athena
• Nyx
• Hecate
• Loki
• Freya
• Persephone
• Atlas
• Circe
• Artemis
• Selene
• Apollo
• Echo
• Odin
• Merlin
• Morgana
• Pandora
• Medusa
• Titania
• Oberon
• Phoenix
• Draco
• Rune
• Fable

Arachne is one of the most obvious choices for a spider-themed name, while Nyx, Hecate, Morgana, and Selene work beautifully for darker or more magical spiders.

For a larger creature in your fantasy story, browse our dragon names for another magical companion.

Halloween Spider Names

If you’re naming a spider craft, decoration, classroom character, or Halloween pet, try one of these festive ideas.

• Pumpkin
• Boo
• Spooky
• October
• Salem
• Candy
• Trick
• Treat
• Hallow
• Jack
• Lantern
• Bones
• Cobweb
• Cackle
• Spook
• Moonlight
• Goblin
• Hex
• Fang
• Cauldron

Spider names can also make Halloween crafts more interactive. After children finish creating a spider, ask them to choose a name and write a short sentence or story about their new character.

For another silly Halloween character activity, our monster names are packed with cute, creepy, and funny ideas.

How to Choose a Good Spider Name

The best spider name is one that feels like it fits your spider, character, or craft. Start by looking for something distinctive.

Appearance: A fuzzy tarantula might inspire names such as Velvet, Teddy, or Fuzz, while a dark spider might suit Onyx or Midnight.

Personality: A spider that darts around quickly could be Dash, Zippy, or Scooter. A calm spider might be Willow or Mellow.

Species: Names such as Pogo and Hopper are especially fun for jumping spiders, while Bear and Goliath can suit larger tarantulas.

Your interests: Favorite foods, characters, mythology, nature, and holidays can all inspire great names.

Humor: Sometimes the funniest option is the best one. A huge tarantula named Sprinkles certainly has personality!

There really aren’t any rules. If a name makes you smile every time you use it, it’s probably a good choice.

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Whether you choose Mochi for a tiny jumper or Phantom for a spooky character, the best spider name is one you enjoy using. Create a painted spider rock and give your new rock character a name of its own. Then invite kids to write a sentence about where their spider lives and what adventure it goes on next.