In the broader context of world history and culture, foxes are some of the most interesting animals around. If you’re a fan of these creatures, foxes—aka members of the genus Vulpe—can be found all across the world, particularly in North America, Europe and Asia. Over the centuries, though, they’ve played intriguing roles in human mythology and folklore. In fact, in Western culture, they are often depicted as clever tricksters, while in East Asia, especially in Japan, they are seen as mystical or divine beings with magical qualities. Today, these adorable animals are as popular as ever, so we’ve put together a list of 150+ fox names you can choose from to help you out.

That way, whether you’re looking for cute fox names this list has plenty of inspiration. These animal names are great for real pet foxes, ones you always see in your yard that you want to give a moniker to, stuffed fox toys, or even fictional fox characters. So, how should you pick the best fox name? Your fox’s name should capture its personality, charm and mischievous spirit—making it memorable and fun for everyone who meets them. Once you’ve got a handle on your fox’s whole vibe, you can start looking for names that fit the bill.

So, what are you waiting on? Go ahead and pick a name that’s as unforgettable and unique as your furry (or fictional) friend! You may even find a few that you like on our list.

Fantastic Fox Names For Males and Females

Below, you’ll find a variety of fantastic fox names for both males and females to spark your imagination and help you find the idea fit for your foxy friend. For male foxes, AKA dog foxes, you might look for strong, clever, or adventurous names that reflect their daring and spirited nature. For female foxes, or vixens, softer and more gracefu names might be more of what you’re looking for.

Female Fox Names

Male Fox Names

Fiery Red Fox Names

When people think of foxes, most of them visualize the classic “red fox,” aka Vulpes vulpes. Red foxes can be found natively across the entire Northern Hemisphere, which explains why they’re the species most commonly associated with the name “fox” (though the increasingly popular big-eared fennec fox may one day surpass them)! As their name implies, red foxes are best known for their bright rust-red coats, which inspired us to include such colorful names as these!

Cute Fox Nicknames

Not quite feline and not quite canine, foxes are their own unique brand of adorable, and with their bold, intelligent and endearing personalities, they really know how to steal your heart. If you want a super-cutesy name for your fox—or just an adorable nickname you can use instead of their proper name—we’ve got a few animal name suggestion you’ll love.

Funny Fox Names

Who said naming a fox had to be serious business? If your fox is a comedic cut-up, pair them up with an endearingly funny fox name! After all, a name that sparks a little laughter is amazing for your spirited friend.

• Mulder (X-Files fans will dig this one)

• Finicky (for a fussy fennec fox)

Fox Names Inspired by Mythology and Folklore

Since the time of Aesop’s fables, humans across the world have been telling stories about mystical foxes—and in certain East Asian mythologies, some foxes have even ascended to the level of godhood. These names are all inspired by major mythological fox figures from around the world (though many of them come from Japan, as foxes are uniquely celebrated in Japanese folklore and religion).

• Reynard: Reynard the Fox was a popular trickster figure in medieval European folklore. The name “Reynard” comes from the French word for fox, “renard.”

• Kitsune: In Japanese folklore, kitsune are fox spirits who often appear as tricksters or shape shifters. They are frequently depicted with multiple tails, with the oldest fox spirits having up to nine tails.

• Kumiho: In Korean mythology, kumiho are shape-shifting, nine-tailed foxes that can assume the form of humans, most commonly beautiful women. Both kitsune and kumiho are derived from jiuweihu, the magical nine-tailed fox spirits from ancient Chinese mythology.

• Yegan: A wild, people-eating foxlike beast from Chinese mythology.

• Firefox: Not the web browser—in Finland, the firefox (or tulikettu) is a mystical fox with a tail of twinkling fire.

• Tenko: The Japanese name for the Sky Fox, a powerful golden fox spirit that flies through the heavens.

• Aguara: A fox trickster spirit from Guarani mythology.

• Inari: Inari Ōkami is the Shinto deity of foxes, fertility, rice, and agriculture. Inari shrines, often marked with scarlet torii gates and kitsune figures, can be found all over Japan.

• Kuzunoha: A popular white kitsune character from Japanese folklore. After being freed from a trap by a young nobleman, the grateful Kuzunoha assumed the form of a beautiful woman and married him.

• Dakiniten: An esoteric Japanese Buddhist goddess with Hindu origins that eventually became intrinsically linked to Inari. She was often depicted riding a white fox.

• Amaterasu: The Shinto goddess of the sun, Amaterasu, would sometimes assume the form of a dragon-fox.

Famous Fox Names from Pop Culture

Even if we were to put aside the many thousands of years of mythology and folklore surrounding foxes, these critters have still shown up time and time again in pop culture throughout the past hundred or so years. From Disney classics like Pinocchio and Zootopia to best-selling video game franchises like Star Fox and Pokémon, pop culture is filled with famous fox names you can pull from.

• Yoko Kurama (YuYu Hakusho)

• Robin Hood (Disney’s Robin Hood)

• Maid Marian (Disney’s Robin Hood)

• Swiper (Dora the Explorer)

• Mr. Tod (The Tale of Mr. Tod)

• Miles “Tails”  Prower (Sonic the Hedgehog)

• Felicity (The Fantastic Mr. Fox)

• Greggory (Night in the Woods)

• Scarlett Fox (Ranger Rick)

• Tod (The Fox and the Hound)

• Foxy (Five Nights at Freddy’s)

• Diane Foxington (The Bad Guys)

This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Feb 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Wildlife section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.