Unicorn Names, Meanings, Ideas
This list features legendary unicorn names from movies, TV, games, and books.
Plus you’ll find a big list of creative unicorn name ideas below. Use the unicorn naming guide to come up with a sparkling and flashy new name for role-playing games or just naming your stuffed animal.
Famous unicorn names
Let’s begin with the most famous unicorns from pop culture, literature, and mythology.
From videos, movies, and TV
1.) Jewel – The noble male unicorn from C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia, The Last Battle.”
2.) Uni – From the Dungeons & Dragons television series.
3.) Cleo – Star of the Canadian animated TV series “Kleo the Misfit Unicorn.”
4.) Rapidash – The unicorn from “Pokémon” red and blue video games with a mane made of fire.
5.) Nico – From the movie “Nico the Unicorn.”
6.) Charlie the Unicorn – Featured in a viral video from Newgrounds.
7.) Sleepy Unicorn – From the animated children’s series “Hanazuki: Full of Treasures.”
8.) Twisted Unicorn – Also from the animated children’s series “Hanazuki: Full of Treasures.”
9.) Corn – From the Canadian animated series “Corn & Peg.”
10.) Rose – The main character from the fantasy TV series “Filly Funtasia.”
11.) Oleander – The rebellious central character from the indie game “Them’s Fighting’ Herds.”
12.) Equus – The unicorn from the action-adventure video game “ARK: Survival Evolved”.
13.) Lila – The purple unicorn from the animated movie “Barbie of Swan Lake.”
Walt Disney unicorns
14.) Buttercup – The unicorn from Walt Disney’s “Toy Story 3.”
15.) Rainbow – The unicorn in Riley’s dreams from the movie “Inside Out.”
“My Little Pony” unicorn names
The “Mane Six” pony characters featured in the animated television series “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” — representing positivity and goodness:
16.) Twilight Sparkle – The “magic” unicorn.
17.) Rarity – Unicorn of generosity.
18.) Rainbow Dash – Unicorn of loyalty.
19.) Pinkie Pie – Unicorn of laughter.
20.) Fluttershy – Unicorn of kindness.
21.) Applejack – Unicorn of honesty.
22.) Spike – The seventh unicorn and Twilight Sparkle’s foil.
From “Mia and Me”
23.) Onchao – The white-winged unicorn.
24.) Lyria – The queen of unicorns.
25.) Ono – The king of unicorns.
26.) Kiara – Onchao’s little sister unicorn.
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From “Despicable Me”
27.) Lucky – The little goat with one horn, confused to be a unicorn.
28.) Papoy – The toy unicorn given to Agnes by the Minions.
Unicorn names from books and literature
29.) Amalthea – From the best-selling novel “The Last Unicorn” by Peter S. Beagle.
30.) Marigold Heavenly Nostrils – From the book “Unicorn on a Roll” by Dana Simpson.
31.) Qilin – The Chinese term for unicorns from “The Twelve Kingdoms” fantasy novels.
32.) Uncle Unicorn – The antagonist from the graphic novel series “Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus.”
Unicorn names from mythology and legends
33.) Monoceros – The Greek word meaning “one” and “horn” as described in “Natural History” by Pliny the Elder.
34.) Re’ems – The Biblical unicorn-type creature.
35.) Indrik – A unicorn creature from Russian folklore.
36.) Shadhavar –The legendary beast from medieval Muslim mythology.
37.) Camahueto – The legendary creature of Chilote mythology.
38.) Qilin – A unicorn in Chinese mythology.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Unicorn names can be famous names (like Twilight Sparkle or Rapidash) or you can make up your own from the creative unicorn name ideas listed below.
The earliest written record of unicorns comes from ancient Greece, in the natural history accounts of the Greek physician and historian Ctesias.
In traditional heraldry, the unicorn is from Scotland and represents the natural enemy of the English lion.
Unicorn naming guide
Use this guide to help you create your own unicorn name. You can use any name you like from the list or take a name and modify it to fit your personality.
Unique unicorn names can be used for:
- Video and roleplaying games like Adopt Me! and Dungeons & Dragons.
- Unicorn themed birthday parties.
- Kids will have fun naming stuffed animals.
- Caption your unicorn posts on social media like Instagram.
Cute unicorn name ideas for kids
Having a unicorn-themed birthday party? Dressing up as your favorite unicorn for a costume party or photo session? Here are a selection of girl and boy unicorn names to get you started.
Girl unicorn names
1.) Alexandra
2.) Grizelda
3.) Celina
4.) Mystique
5.) Ursula
6.) Eternia
7.) Angelica
8.) Bliss
9.) Daphne
10.) Hope
11.) Kiara
12.) Lola
13.) Midnight
14.) Oriana
15.) Sindra
16.) Trixie
17.) Starfly
Boy unicorn names
18.) Acorn
19.) Charlie
20.) Chipper
21.) Lightning
22.) Majesty
23.) Xander
24.) Cantaro
25.) Dash
26.) Hero
27.) Knight
28.) Markos
29.) Nevil
30.) Oren
31.) Questor
32.) Stark
33.) Uno
34.) Xerxes
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Funny unicorn names
Kids will love these fun unicorn names. They are as fun to create as they are to say!
1.) Unihorn the Unicorn
2.) Unicornie
3.) Twinkle Toes
4.) Cuddle Bug
5.) Sprinkle Pie
6.) Bubbles
7.) Jolly Gingersnap
8.) Fluffy Fanny
9.) Princess Pop
10.) Periwinkleton
11.) Flying Flikka
12.) Sparklefluff
13.) Delores Glitterton
14.) Glimmer Glitterhorn
15.) Daisy Dasher
16.) Galloping Gertrude
17.) Dasha Dashtail
18.) Sparklehoof
19.) Fuchsia Fluttertail
Unique unicorn names
We’ve selected themes that represent the unicorn spirit to inspire this list of names.
Jewel names
Like a rare gemstone, the unicorn embodies a unique beauty, strength, and value.
1.) Diamond
2.) Sapphire
3.) Emerald
4.) Topaz
5.) Ruby
6.) Opal
7.) Pearl
8.) Moonstone
9.) Amber
10.) Jasper
11.) Jade
12.) Beryl
13.) Carnelian
Color names
Unicorns live in a sun-filled world where the sky is all the colors of the rainbow.
14.) Periwinkle
15.) Pinky
16.) Crimson
17.) Turquoise
18.) Lavender
19.) Fuchsia
20.) Rainbow
21.) Chartreuse
22.) Magenta
23.) Indigo
24.) Alabaster
Sweet unicorn names
Children know unicorns are their ‘sweetest’ best friends.
25.) Butterscotch
26.) Ginger
27.) Honey
28.) Plum
29.) Caramel
30.) Marshmallow
31.) Lollypop
32.) Cinnamon
33.) Berry
34.) Chocolate
35.) Coconut
36.) Sugar
37.) Brownie
38.) Molasses
39.) Cookie
40.) Dumpling
41.) Pudding
42.) Peppermint
43.) Taffy
44.) Cocoa
45.) Sugar Lump
46.) Tutti Frutti
47.) Tootsie Roll
48.) Cotton Candy
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Flower names
A unicorn is as a flower, a thing of true beauty and wonder.
49.) Daffodil
50.) Marigold
51.) Daisy
52.) Violet
53.) Orchid
54.) Rose
55.) Lily
56.) Tulip
57.) Poppy
Magical names
Unicorn names with a hint of mystery and magic!
58.) Hermione
59.) Calypso
60.) Ariel
61.) Merlin
62.) Sabrina
63.) Bellatrix
64.) Gwydion
65.) Pixie
66.) Ariadne
67.) Parisa
68.) Aslan
69.) Persephone
70.) Lorelei
71.) Gwendolyn
72.) Nixie
73.) Asteria
Mystical names
Unicorn names that harken back to legends of yore.
74.) Morpheus
75.) Phoebe
76.) Isis
77.) Daphne
78.) Oberon
79.) Triton
80.) Cassandra
81.) Juno
82.) Andromeda
83.) Aurora
84.) Orion
85.) Flora
86.) Gabriel
87.) Athena
88.) Anastasia
89.) Maia
90.) Calypso
91.) Asherah
92.) Callisto
93.) Arcadia
94.) Aphrodite
95.) Apollo
96.) Artemis
97.) Circe
98.) Calliope
99.) Maya
100.) Lilith
Whimsical names
Fun names that capture the true spirit of the magical unicorn.
101.) Glitter
102.) Twinkle
103.) Shimmer
104.) Flicker
105.) Blinky
106.) Dazzle
107.) Sparkle
108.) Flash
109.) Pizzaz
110.) Luster
111.) Razzmatazz
112.) Tinsel
113.) Flash
114.) Ritzy
115.) Glitzy
116.) Bling
Celestial names
A list of unicorn names inspired by the heavenly stars and skies.
117.) Star Dust
118.) Celestia
119.) Luna
120.) Orion
121.) Lyra
122.) Opehlia
123.) Atlas
124.) Moon Glow
125.) Andromeda
126.) Estelle
127.) Jupiter
128.) Draco
129.) Cosmos
130.) Sunbeam
131.) Cassiopeia
132.) Portia
133.) Galaxy
134.) Artemis
135.) Altair
136.) Solstice
137.) Larissa
138.) Starburst
139.) Aurora
140.) Starshine
141.) Moonbeam
142.) Neptune
143.) Pluto
144.) Miranda
145.) Elara
146.) Bianca
147.) Pandora
148.) Callisto
149.) Chandra
We hope this list of unicorn names has inspired you to create your own new name. Thanks for reading!
By Greg Johnson | Published 1/2/2023
