When you think of a zebra, you probably think of its beautiful black and white stripes. These African animals are unique in many ways, including their names! There are countless creative and inspiring names to choose for your pet zebra or plush toy.
Explore our collection of 130+ best zebra names to suit every personality and character. Join us and gallop into the fascinating world of zebras!
Famous zebra names
Zebras are iconic African mammals known for their distinctive black and white striped coats. These equines are closely related to horses and asses.
Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern. It’s fascinating that each striped equine is one of a kind!
We’ve listed famous fictional zebras from movies, books, and cartoons.
| Stripes | An abandoned zebra called Stripes believes he’s a racehorse in the movie Racing Stripes. |
| Zebra | A character in Nick Bland’s children’s picture book The Very Cranky Bear. |
| Zigby | A fictional children’s book character created by Brian Paterson. Zigby lives in a tree house on a tropical island. |
Cartoon zebra names
| Khumba | A half-striped zebra in the 2013 animated film Khumba. |
| Marty | A zebra in the Madagascar movies. |
| Zecora | A zebra in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. |
| Zoë | A zebra girl in Peppa Pig. The big sister of the twins Zuzu and Zaza. |
| Zuzu and Zaza | Zebra twin sisters in Peppa Pig. |
Disney zebra names
Dhahabu | A female golden zebra in The Lion Guard. |
| Duchess | A zebra in the 1960 Disney film Swiss Family Robinson. |
| Hamu | A young male zebra in The Lion Guard. |
| Kwato | A male zebra foal in The Lion Guard. |
| Muhimu | A female zebra in The Lion Guard. Hamu’s mother. |
Raha | A male zebra in The Lion Guard. |
Starehe | A female zebra in The Lion Guard. Raha’s sister. |
| Stripes | A lavender-colored zebra with purple stripes in Palace Pets. |
| Talking Zebra | A character in the animated television series Phineas and Ferb. |
Thurston | A male zebra in The Lion Guard. |
| Zora | A baby zebra in the T.O.T.S. episode “Zebra Zebra”. |
Baby zebra names
Like their horse counterparts, baby zebras are called foals. Female baby zebras are also called fillies, while baby males are colts.
These names range from funny to playful to sophisticated – perfect for any little foal!
- Blanca
- Cookie
- Cutie
- Dawn
- Destiny
- Filly
- Fluffy
- Foaly
- Hope
- Mosi
- Nova
- Pony
- Safari
- Shimmer
- Sparkle
- Sun
Cute zebra names
Each name on this list has been carefully selected to reflect characteristics related to zebras, like speed and strength.
Whether you’re searching for a unique female name or an eye-catching male moniker, this list has something sure to stand out from the herd!
- Dash
- Derby
- Domino
- Gallop
- Grace
- Hippo
- Oreo
- Panda
- Penguin
- Speedy
- Turbo
- Twilight
Pet zebra names
Zebra is not a popular pet. If you’re lucky enough to have your own striped friend, these name ideas are for you. They work for zebra stuffed animals as well!
- Bella
- Cuddles
- Dusty
- Gait
- Hoofy
- Joy
- Lady
- Lucky
- Melody
- Silky
- Spirit
- Spot
- Sugar
Funny zebra names
Do you want to add some fun and creativity to your day?
Consider giving a zebra a humorous name! Whether it’s a pun-tastic classic like Stripes McStriperson or a funny play on words like Z-Rex, these names are sure to generate plenty of laughs.
- Barcode
- Catherine Zebra-Jones
- Chevron
- Rhonda MacMare
- Stripes McStriperson
- Stripy O’Stallion
- Tiger
- Tuxedo
- Zebrah Winfrey
- Zeeprak Chopra
- Zig Zag
- Z-Rex
- Z-Star
African zebra names
Zebras are native to eastern and southern Africa. Giving your zebra an African name is a beautiful way to respect its heritage.
Swahili names work for zebras well since the language is spoken in many of the animal’s natural habitats.
| Amana | “Faithful” (Swahili) |
| Barack | A male name meaning “blessing” (Swahili). |
| Bobo | A Ghanaian boy’s name that means “born on Tuesday”. |
| Bokang | A South African name that means “praise”. |
| Jambo | “Hello” in Swahili. |
| Kenya | This is the name of an East-African country, but it also means “striped one”. What a perfect name for a female zebra! |
| Lela | A female name that means “black beauty” (Swahili). |
| Madagascar | The African island country in the Indian Ocean. |
| Mosi | “Firstborn child” (Swahili) |
| Safari | “Journey” (Swahili). This is a unisex name. |
| Zahara | A Swahili girl’s name that means “to shine”. |
| Zalika | A female name meaning “well-born” (Swahili). |
| Zikhona | A Xhosa name that means “blessed with girls”. |
| Zuberi | A Swahili boy’s name meaning “strong”. |
| Zuri | A Swahili female name. It means “beautiful”. |
Good zebra names
Are you looking for workhorse names (pun intended) that work for any zebra?
These monikers are your trusted friends when naming a zebra. In fact, most of them are so versatile that they work for any equine.
| Achilles | |
| Alex | |
| Apache | |
| Cloud | |
| Eowyn | “Horse joy” (English origin) |
| Hippocrates | “Horse power” (Greek) |
| Hippolyta | A Greek female name that means “horse let loose”. |
| Hippolytus | A Greek male name meaning “horse let loose”. |
| Philip | A Greek boy’s name that means “lover of horses”. |
| Philippa | A Greek girl’s name meaning “lover of horses”. |
| Rajeev | A Sanskrit boy’s name that means “striped”. |
| Savannah | This female name fits zebras because savannahs are one of their habitats. |
| Speed | |
| Storm | |
| Thunder | |
| Wind | |
| Xanthippos | “Yellow horse” (Greek) |
Pink zebra names
Pink zebras aren’t real. However, it’s a lot of fun to imagine how pretty they would look! Of course, names that mean pink are perfect for these colorful beauties.
| Blush | |
| Bubblegum | |
| Donda | ”Pinkish and small stones” (American) |
| Fruit Stripe | Colorful chewing gum with zebra stripes. |
| Magenta | A purplish-pink color. |
| Pembe | A Turkish female name that means ”pink”. |
| Pink | |
| Pinky | |
| Rhoda | ”Rose” (Greek origin) |
| Zaria | ”Rose” (Arabic) |
Zebra names that start with Z
- Zack
- Zahara
- Zara
- Zazu
- Zephyr
- Zephyra
- Zeus
- Ziggy
- Zig Zag
- Zikhona
- Zimbo
- Zinnia
- Zippy
- Zodiac
- Zola
- Zone
- Zoom
- Zora
- Zorro
- Zuberi
- Zumba
- Zuri
Zebra FAQ
What are female zebras called?
Just like female horses, female zebras are called mares.
What do you call a male zebra?
Male zebras are called stallions.
How many different types of zebras are there?
There are three zebra species in the world: The Grévy’s zebra, the plains zebra, and the mountain zebra.
How fast is a zebra?
Zebras can gallop at the top speed of 65 km/h (40 mph).
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