250+ Cool And Catchy Donkey Names For Your Long Eared Friend

Are you the proud owner of a new donkey friend? Or maybe you’re creating a story with a donkey character? Finding the perfect name can be both fun and challenging.

Donkeys make wonderful pets with their gentle nature and friendly personalities. Each donkey deserves a special name that matches their character. Whether your donkey is playful, stubborn, or sweet, we have a name that will fit just right.

In this list, we’ve gathered 250 cool and creative Donkey names. You’ll find plenty of options, from funny names that make you smile to classic names with meaning.

Take your time looking through our list and find the perfect name for your long-eared friend!

Top 10 Donkey Names with Meanings

Eeyore – Perfect for a donkey with a calm or slightly gloomy personality, inspired by the famous melancholic donkey from Winnie the Pooh.

Jack – A traditional name for male donkeys, reflecting their hardworking and dependable nature.

Jenny – The classic name for a female donkey, symbolizing gentleness and sweetness.

Burrito – A playful Spanish-inspired name meaning “little donkey,” ideal for smaller or younger donkeys.

Clover – A sweet name for a lucky donkey who brings joy to your life, representing good fortune and happiness.

Donkey Kong – For a strong, powerful donkey with a playful personality and perhaps a bit of stubbornness.

Buttercup – Perfect for a golden-colored or especially gentle female donkey with a sweet disposition.

Romeo – Ideal for a charming male donkey who loves attention and forms strong bonds with people and other animals.

Cinnamon – A warm name for a donkey with brownish or reddish coloring, suggesting a sweet and spicy personality.

Pedro – A popular name with Spanish origins, great for a donkey with dignity and character.

Best Donkey Names

These top donkey names have been loved by many donkey owners. They are easy to call out, easy to remember, and suit donkeys of all types.

Whether you have a big donkey or a small one, these classic names will work perfectly!

Thunder	Biscuit	Shadow
Rusty	Ace	Duke
Rocky	Jasper	Max
Leo	Toby	Finn
Scout	Hank	Zeus
Oliver	Gus	Sam
Cody	Jack	Bentley
Murphy	Tucker	Winston
Bruno	Harley	Louie
Rex	Moose	Bandit

Cute Donkey Names

Looking for something sweet for your gentle friend? These cute names highlight the adorable side of your donkey.

Perfect for friendly donkeys who love cuddles and treats, these names will make everyone smile when they meet your furry companion.

• Peanut
• Button
• Pippin
• Sprout
• Doodle
• Muffin
• Niblet
• Twinkle
• Jellybean
• Pudding
• Snickers
• Tater Tot
• Waffles
• Pickles
• Cupcake
• Bubbles
• Marshmallow
• Gingersnap
• Honey
• Pebbles
• Cinnamon
• Sugar
• Tootsie
• Lollipop
• Nugget
• Biscotti
• Mochi
• Puddles
• Tinkerbell
• Dinky

Cool Donkey Names

Give your donkey a name with extra style! These cool names are perfect for donkeys with special markings or unique personalities.

If your donkey stands out from the crowd or has a confident walk, one of these impressive names might be just right.

• Blaze
• Maverick
• Diesel
• Rocco
• Axel
• Jett
• Zane
• Colt
• Dash
• Rex
• Knox
• Riptide
• Hawk
• Falcon
• Storm
• Viper
• Titan
• Neo
• Onyx
• Rogue
• Spike
• Thor
• Gunner
• Ranger
• Bolt
• Ghost
• Venom
• Nitro
• Saber
• Vortex

Unique Donkey Names

• Quillon
• Zephyr
• Oberon
• Calypso
• Galileo
• Balthazar
• Nebula
• Cosmo
• Alchemy
• Solstice
• Echo
• Rune
• Zenith
• Obsidian
• Sable
• Nimbus
• Kismet
• Jinx
• Thalassa
• Vesper
• Nyx
• Perseus
• Rook
• Cypher
• Quasar
• Hyperion
• Aztec
• Osiris
• Valkyrie
• Draco

Funny Donkey Names

Bring some laughter to the farm with these playful and silly names. Donkeys can be quite characters with their funny noises and behaviors.

These humorous names celebrate the fun side of owning a donkey and will make everyone chuckle when they hear them.

• Sir Brays-a-Lot
• Eeyore Jr.
• Donkey Hotey
• Hee-Hawrence
• Long Ears McGraw
• Mr. Edible
• Bray-Z
• Hoof Hearted
• Jackassassin
• Donkules
• Burrito
• Waffle Stomp
• Noisy Neighbor
• Hay-Zeus
• Kickstand
• Bumblebutt
• Trotzilla
• Snack Attack
• Sir Brayswell
• Doodlebug
• Wiggles
• Donkopotamus
• Breezy McLongface
• Clip Clop
• Haymaker
• Binky Bonkers
• Stubbornstein
• Wobblebottom
• Chewbacca Jr.
• Brayside

Male Donkey Names

• Apollo
• Brutus
• Samson
• Odin
• Magnum
• Chief
• Bear
• Tank
• Goliath
• Ranger
• Boomer
• Hercules
• Khan
• Jagger
• Caesar
• Thorin
• Vader
• Bruiser
• Spike
• Kong
• Fang
• Butch
• Rambo
• Bruin
• Hulk
• Diesel
• Rex
• Bruiser
• Jax
• Maverick

Female Donkey Names

• Bella
• Daisy
• Luna
• Rosie
• Willow
• Pearl
• Ruby
• Ivy
• Hazel
• Stella
• Misty
• Olive
• Maisie
• Poppy
• Ginger
• Clover
• Dolly
• Sadie
• Mabel
• Tilly
• Millie
• Juno
• Freya
• Athena
• Cleo
• Lola
• Fiona
• Bonnie
• Zelda
• Nala

Baby Donkey Names

• Peewee
• Bitty
• Squirt
• Titch
• Niblet
• Pipsqueak
• Tiny Tim
• Smidge
• Itsy
• Binky
• Tadpole
• Mini
• Half-Pint
• Button
• Sprout
• Teeny
• Dinky
• Munchkin
• Flick
• Scooter
• Runt
• Chip
• Dot
• Pebble
• Twig
• Pip
• Tinker
• Snickerdoodle
• Wiggles
• Giggles

Nicknames for Donkey

• Donk
• Bray-Bray
• Long Ears
• Stubbs
• Muley
• Hoofer
• Clip-Clop
• Fuzzy
• Breezy
• Trotter
• Dusty
• Pogo
• Bouncer
• Whiskers
• Sniffer
• Wobbles
• Stomper
• Nibbler
• Floppy
• Grumpy
• Happy Hooves
• Big Ears
• Snorty
• Chewie
• Bristles
• Patches
• Scruffy
• Woolly
• Hops
• Bumper

Famous Donkey Names

• Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh)
• Donkey (Shrek)
• Benjamin (Animal Farm)
• Brighty (Brighty of the Grand Canyon)
• Dominick (Dominick the Donkey)
• Platero (Platero and I)
• Puzzle (Chronicles of Narnia)
• Nestor (Don Quixote)
• Francis (Francis the Talking Mule)
• Goliath (Goliath II)
• Maud (Maud the Mule)
• Horace (Horace the Donkey)
• Dapple (Don Quixote’s Donkey)
• Rufus (Rufus the Donkey)
• Jack (Classic donkey name)
• Jenny (Generic female donkey)
• Moses (Biblical reference)
• Balaam (Biblical donkey)
• Pancho (Mexican folklore)
• Sancho (Don Quixote’s squire’s donkey)
• Trotter (Black Beauty’s friend)
• Neddy (Traditional donkey name)
• Matilda (Cartoon donkeys)
• Gerald (Children’s books)
• Barnaby (Fictional donkey)
• Dobby (Donkey in folklore)
• Polly (Polly the Pack Donkey)
• Tiny (From fairy tales)
• Bucky (Western donkeys)
• Amos (Old-timey name)

Pet Donkey Names

• Sunny
• Buddy
• Lucky
• Charlie
• Milo
• Archie
• Benny
• Lou
• Ziggy
• Rudy
• Frankie
• Remy
• Otis
• Barney
• Murphy
• Pepe
• Ernie
• Georgie
• Marley
• Scooby
• Simba
• Toby
• Watson
• Elvis
• Koda
• Baxter
• Wally
• Gizmo
• Peanut
• Chip

Badass Donkey Names

• Ragnar
• Dozer
• Bruiser
• Viper
• Fang
• Blade
• Juggernaut
• Vandal
• Havoc
• Outlaw
• Ripper
• Brute
• Crusher
• Wrecker
• Bane
• Goliath
• Hades
• Diablo
• Reaper
• Bandit
• Chaos
• Rampage
• Tank
• Jax
• Spike
• Gunner
• Venom
• Saber
• Nitro
• Rex

Catchy Donkey Names

• Ziggy
• Rio
• Jax
• Dash
• Zorro
• Rico
• Buzz
• Flash
• Jinx
• Rocco
• Blitz
• Taz
• Rex
• Ozzy
• Pax
• Zane
• Koda
• Jett
• Neo
• Loki
• Buzz
• Zeke
• Riff
• Jango
• Zippy
• Quill
• Zane
• Riot
• Zephyr
• Blaze

Last Words

We hope you’ve selected your favorite name. We hope our list of 250 names has given you plenty of great ideas.

Take your time, try a few names out, and see which one your donkey responds to best. The right name will feel special and suit your furry friend perfectly!

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