Elephants are the biggest land animals on earth. They have long trunks, big ears, and wrinkled skin. But they can also be very funny. Some elephants trip over their own feet. Others make silly sounds with their trunks. A few even think they are small and try to hide behind trees.
Naming a funny elephant is not easy work. You need a name that matches their goofy personality. You want something that makes people smile. This list has over 385 funny elephant names. Each one is unique. Each one has a story. Whether you have a real elephant, a stuffed toy, or just love elephants, you will find the perfect name here.
Funny Elephant Names (With Meanings)
Get ready to meet the silliest elephants you have ever seen. Each name here comes with a funny story about who this elephant is and why they got their name. These elephants have big personalities and even bigger hearts.
1. Wobbleton
Wobbleton cannot walk in a straight line. His left legs are shorter than his right ones. He waddles side to side like a boat on rough water. Everyone moves out of his way when he walks.
2. Trunksly
Trunksly uses his trunk like a comedian uses a microphone. He tells jokes to other elephants all day long. His favorite joke is about a giraffe who walked into a tree. The other elephants do not laugh but Trunksly does.
3. Flapdoodle
Flapdoodle has ears so big they look like flags in a storm. They flap when the wind blows hard. One time he flew three feet off the ground from a strong gust. He now walks with his ears pinned down.
4. Bumblesnoot
Bumblesnoot has a trunk that gets in the way of everything. He sneezes dust into the air like a volcano. The sneezes are so loud the birds leave the area for hours. He carries a leaf hanky for emergencies.
5. Dunderpuff
Dunderpuff thinks very slowly but eats very fast. He once ate an entire acacia tree in one afternoon. The tree was not even that tasty. He just kept chewing while staring at clouds.
6. Snortlington
Snortlington makes sounds like a trumpet with a cold. His snorts come out in squeaky bursts. The zookeepers think he is broken but he is just happy. He snorts more when he gets jelly treats.
7. Puddleton
Puddleton loves mud more than food. He rolls in every puddle he finds. His skin is always caked with dried mud. The other elephants call him the brown ghost because he blends into dirt.
8. Gigglegruff
Gigglegruff laughs like rocks falling down a hill. His laugh starts deep and then gets higher. When he finds something funny the whole jungle shakes. No one knows what he is laughing at most of the time.
9. Wrinklestein
Wrinklestein looks like a walking prune. His skin has so many folds that birds try to nest in them. He is only twenty years old but looks one hundred. The wrinkles give him wise old grandpa energy.
10. Lumberlug
Lumberlug walks through the forest like a bulldozer. He does not mean to knock trees down. He just does not pay attention to where he is going. The woodpeckers are not fans of his morning walks.
11. Tuskadoodle
Tuskadoodle has tusks that grow in opposite directions. One curves up toward the sky. The other curves down toward the ground. He cannot use them for anything useful but they look artistic.
12. Rumblebump
Rumblebump trips over his own feet at least ten times a day. The ground shakes when he falls. He gets right back up with a smile. Nothing can ruin his good mood.
13. Snufflebean
Snufflebean has a tiny tail that wags wildly when she finds berries. She loves sweet things more than any elephant should. Her favorite snack is mangoes. She once climbed a tree to get one and got stuck.
14. Blunderbark
Blunderbark thinks he is a dog. He tries to bark at strangers. The sound that comes out is a mix of a roar and a honk. He also tries to chase his tail but he is too big to reach it.
15. Jumbotron
Jumbotron is a small elephant with a giant ego. He acts like he is the biggest animal in the room. He puffs out his chest and struts around. The real big elephants just let him have his moment.
16. Muddlefoot
Muddlefoot steps in every single puddle he sees. His feet are never dry. He splashes water on everyone around him. The zookeepers gave him rain boots but he lost them in a swamp.
17. Dizzydust
Dizzydust spins in circles for fun until she falls over. She gets up and spins again right away. Dizzy spells do not bother her one bit. The ground is her best friend when she takes a tumble.
18. Trunkington
Trunkington is a fancy elephant who wears a bow tie. He thinks he is upper class. He uses his trunk to sip water like a gentleman sipping tea. His elegant act fools nobody but he loves the show.
19. Ponderosa
Ponderosa takes an hour to choose which leaf to eat. She stares at her options for a long time. Her friends get annoyed waiting for her. She says good decisions take time and then eats the wrong leaf.
20. Snoozlebeast
Snoozlebeast sleeps standing up with his eyes half open. He snores so loud the monkeys cover their ears. His snoring sounds like a broken engine. The jungle has designated quiet zones away from him.
21. Fluffernutter
Fluffernutter is the softest baby elephant you will ever meet. His fur is fluffy like a cloud. Everyone wants to hug him but he gets tired of hugs quickly. He hides behind his mom when too many people come near.
22. Gumbleguts
Gumbleguts has a stomach that rumbles all day long. The sound is like distant thunder. He is always hungry no matter how much he eats. He once ate thirty watermelons and asked for more.
23. Tiptumble
Tiptumble tries to sneak around quietly. She lifts her feet high and puts them down slow. But each step still sounds like a drum beat. She is the loudest quiet elephant in history.
24. Whiskerwhomp
Whiskerwhomp has long eyelashes that look like cat whiskers. They flutter when he blinks. Moths sometimes land on them thinking they are flowers. He does not mind the extra company on his face.
25. Bopple
Bopple bobs his head up and down when he walks. It looks like he is listening to music. There is no music playing. He just likes the bouncing motion. It helps him think about where to eat next.
26. Fizzletoot
Fizzletoot has a gas problem that clears the area fast. The smell is sour and strong. The other elephants give him lots of space. He blames it on the fermented fruit he loves to eat.
27. Noodleknocker
Noodleknocker curls his trunk like a noodle and knocks things over. He does not mean to break things. He just has no control over his curly trunk. The zookeepers moved all breakables to high shelves.
28. Plumpudding
Plumpudding is round like a ball. He rolls down hills instead of walking. His friends think he is lazy. He says he is efficient. Rolling takes less energy than walking he claims.
29. Snaggletooth
Snaggletooth has a broken tusk that makes him look goofy. His smile is crooked and charming. The chip in his tusk happened when he tried to open a coconut. He lost the fight with the coconut.
30. Waggletrunk
Waggletrunk swings his trunk like a dog wags his tail. He is happy all the time. His trunk wags when he sees his favorite humans. It also wags when he smells bananas from far away.
31. Thunderthump
Thunderthump has footsteps that sound like thunder. You feel him coming before you see him. The ground vibrates for miles around him. Small animals follow the vibration to find where he is.
32. Mellowmoss
Mellowmoss is the calmest elephant in the herd. He naps in the shade all afternoon. Moss actually grows on his back from staying still so long. The birds think he is a hill and rest on him.
33. Clumsycalf
Clumsycalf falls down every few steps. Her legs get tangled up with each other. Her mom has to pick her up again and again. She gets better each day but falling is still her main hobby.
34. Dumbledore
Dumbledore makes a buzzing sound with his trunk. The sound is like a bee hive. No one knows how he does it. He just hums all day and does not care if anyone likes the noise.
Funny Male Elephant Names
Boy elephants can be goofy in their own special way. Some are tough on the outside but soft on the inside. These names fit male elephants who love to play, eat, and cause a little trouble. Pick one that matches his energy.
- Baxter
- Barnaby
- Cedric
- Dexter
- Edgar
- Fergus
- Gilbert
- Humphrey
- Ignatius
- Jasper
- Keaton
- Leopold
- Mortimer
- Neville
- Oswald
- Percival
- Quincy
- Reginald
- Seymour
- Theodore
- Ulysses
- Vernon
- Wallace
- Xavier
- Yancy
- Zebulon
- Archibald
- Cornelius
- Dimitri
- Ebenezer
- Fitzroy
- Gideon
- Horatio
- Isador
- Jerome
- Kingsley
- Lazarus
- Marmaduke
Funny Female Elephant Names
Girl elephants have grace and charm but also a silly side. They know how to have fun in the mud and look good doing it. These names celebrate the funny and fabulous spirit of female elephants. Each one brings a smile.
- Abigail
- Beatrice
- Clementine
- Dorothea
- Esmeralda
- Francine
- Gertrude
- Henrietta
- Imogen
- Josephine
- Katherine
- Lavender
- Madeline
- Narcissa
- Ophelia
- Penelope
- Quinn
- Rosalind
- Seraphina
- Tabitha
- Ursula
- Valentina
- Winifred
- Xenia
- Yvonne
- Zelda
- Arabella
- Bronwyn
- Calliope
- Delphine
- Elowen
- Fern
- Gwendolyn
- Hester
- Iris
- Juniper
- Keira
- Lark
Funny Baby Elephant Names
Baby elephants are clumsy and cute. They trip over their trunks and run into things. Their tiny bodies and big ears make them extra adorable. These names capture that sweet and funny baby energy. Perfect for the little ones.
- Button
- Cricket
- Doodle
- Echo
- Frodo
- Gizmo
- Hobbes
- Iggy
- Kermit
- Link
- Mozart
- Newton
- Obi
- Pixel
- Quigley
- Rascal
- Scooter
- Tinker
- Widget
- Yeti
- Alfie
- Binx
- Cosmo
- Dash
- Eggsy
- Finn
- Groot
- Howie
- Indy
- Juno
- Koda
- Loki
- Milo
- Nemo
- Ozzy
- Radar
- Sparky
- Toby
Funny Stuffed Elephant Names
Soft and squishy elephants need names that feel cozy. A stuffed elephant is a friend for life. They sit on beds and go on adventures. These names make your plush elephant feel even more special and loved.
- Bumble
- Crumble
- Dimple
- Fumble
- Gumdrop
- Hiccup
- Jumble
- Kindle
- Limpet
- Marmalade
- Nimble
- Piffle
- Quibble
- Rumble
- Shamble
- Tumble
- Uproar
- Vamoose
- Wiggle
- Zombie
- Apple
- Barnacle
- Cuddle
- Drizzle
- Frizzle
- Gargle
- Hobble
- Jiggle
- Knuckle
- Mingle
- Nuzzle
- Puddle
- Quaver
- Rattle
- Scribble
- Tangle
- Wobble
- Yodel
Funny Elephant Names Inspired By Food
Elephants love to eat just like we do. They snack on leaves, fruits, and treats all day. Naming an elephant after food makes perfect sense. These names are tasty and funny at the same time. They will make you hungry.
- Agar
- Bisque
- Broth
- Chili
- Chowder
- Crepe
- Curry
- Dumpling
- Fondue
- Frittata
- Gazpacho
- Gnocchi
- Goulash
- Granola
- Grits
- Halva
- Hummus
- Jambalaya
- Kale
- Kimchi
- Kombucha
- Lasagna
- Lentil
- Marmite
- Muesli
- Okra
- Paella
- Polenta
- Quinoa
- Relish
- Salsa
- Sashimi
- Scone
- Sorbet
- Tapenade
- Tempura
- Tofu
- Wasabi
Funny Elephant Names From Pop Culture
Movies, books, and cartoons have given us many famous elephants. Some are heroes. Others are sidekicks. A few are just there for laughs. These names come from stories you might remember. Give your elephant a famous name.
- Appa
- Babar
- Biggy
- Chippy
- Dinky
- Dumbo
- Ella
- Fanto
- Heffy
- Horton
- Jumbo
- Manny
- Mayzie
- Nellie
- Nelly
- Oopsy
- Packy
- Pinky
- Rajah
- Rolly
- Ruby
- Rudy
- Shasta
- Shelley
- Shirley
- Stampy
- Stella
- Susie
- Tantor
- Tembo
- Trunky
- Tusker
- Vera
- Waddles
- Zephyr
- Ziggy
- Zola
- Zuri
Funny Punny Elephant Names
Wordplay makes everything better. Punny names are clever and silly at the same time. They make people think for a second and then laugh. These names use elephant words like trunk, tusk, and ear in fun new ways. Try them out.
- A-Trunk
- Dumboo
- Ele-fun
- Ele-gant
- Ele-phantastic
- Ell-oh-ell
- Ironic
- Jazz-handles
- Joke-trunk
- Knee-slapper
- Laughing-stock
- Pachy-derm
- Punny-bones
- Snout-loud
- Tickle-trunk
- Trunk-show
- Tusk-tease
- Wrinkly
- A-pachyderm
- Bull-ephant
- Calf-fun
- Ear-resistible
- Hay-maker
- Herd-to-beat
- Ivory-joke
- Long-in-the-trunk
- Memory-lane
- Mighty-tusk
- Never-forget
- Nose-it-all
- O-laugh-ant
- Play-trunk
- Scent-sational
- Smell-arious
- Trunk-funk
- Trunk-line
- Tusk-any
- Wrinkle-winkle
Funny Names For Big Elephants
Some elephants are bigger than others. These giants tower over everything around them. Their size makes them special and a little scary. But big elephants can be funny too. These names celebrate their massive size with humor.
- Avalanche
- Behemoth
- Brobdingnag
- Bulk
- Bunyan
- Colossus
- Epic
- Gargantua
- Giant
- Goliath
- Huge
- Jumbo
- Kraken
- Leviathan
- Massive
- Mastodon
- Mammoth
- Monster
- Mountain
- Ocean
- Planet
- Skyline
- Summit
- Tectonic
- Titanic
- Tower
- Tremor
- T-Rex
- Volcano
- Whale
- Atlas
- Blimp
- Cape
- Canyon
- Castle
- Cyclone
- Galaxy
- Tsunami
Funny Names For Tiny Elephants
Not all elephants are huge. Some are small and compact. They have the same big heart in a smaller body. Tiny elephants are extra cute and extra funny. These names fit little elephants with big personalities.
- Atom
- Bit
- Byte
- Dot
- Dust
- Elf
- Flea
- Fleck
- Glint
- Grain
- Inch
- Lilliput
- Midget
- Mite
- Morsel
- Mote
- Nibble
- Particle
- Peewee
- Pinch
- Pindot
- Pinhead
- Pixie
- Poppyseed
- Quark
- Shard
- Sliver
- Smidgen
- Snip
- Speck
- Splinter
- Tad
- Teardrop
- Thimble
- Trace
- Tweak
- Whiff
- Wisp
Funny Circus Elephant Names
Circus elephants have been part of shows for a long time. They perform tricks and wear funny hats. They walk on big balls and stand on small stools. These names honor the playful and talented circus elephants from history.
- Acrobat
- Aerial
- Ballyhoo
- Bigtop
- Bozo
- Cannon
- Clown
- Confetti
- Curtain
- Cyclone
- Daredevil
- Encore
- Fireball
- Flair
- Flyer
- Funfare
- Gizzy
- Glitter
- Hoopla
- Jester
- Juggler
- Limbo
- Magician
- Mimic
- Panto
- Parade
- Ringmaster
- Sideshow
- Spotlight
- Stilt
- Stunt
- Trapeze
- Tumbler
- Vaudeville
- Whimsy
- Zany
- Zinger
- Zippy
Find Your Perfect Funny Elephant Name Today
You now have over 385 funny elephant names to choose from. Each name on this list is unique and special. Some are silly. Some are clever. All of them are made to make you smile. The best name is the one that feels right for your elephant.
Take your time picking a name. Say it out loud a few times. See if it makes you laugh. See if it matches your elephant personality. The right name will stick with you forever. Now go name that elephant and have the best time doing it.
