Coyotes, often called American jackals or prairie wolves, are fascinating canids known for their intelligent and adaptable nature. When thinking of name ideas for these clever creatures, it’s great to consider names that reflect their character and skills as skilled hunters.
With a varied diet that includes small mammals, birds, fruits, and insects, finding a meaningful name can connect you to their role in North America. Drawing from traditional names or coming up with creative options can make your coyote a perfect companion while honoring its unique traits.
Cute Coyote Names:
Snickers
Waffles
Luna
Tango
Jasper
Cuddles
Misty
Pogo
Pixie
Foxy
Scout
Bubbles
Clover
Doodle
Pip
Skye
Sparky
Boo
Twilight
Chili
Gizmo
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Funny and Clever Coyote Names:
Furtastic Voyage
Rascal Rascal
Yip Yip Hooray
Slyvester
Fur-ocious
Howlin’ Jack
Coyote Confetti
Sneaky Pete
Paw-some Coyote
Barkzilla
Furry Houdini
Wily Coyote
Coyote Canoodle
Barking Mad
Paws and Effect
Trailblazer
Whisker Whisperer
Yappy Hour
Coyote Tango
Furball Fiesta
Chuckle Coyote
Ruff & Tumble
Mischief Maker
Howl’s Moving Castle
Coyote Couture
Wanderpaw
Jester of the Wild
Riddle Coyote
Coyote McFurson
One-Word Cool Coyote Names:
Nova
Phantom
Fable
Sable
Comet
Ash
Quest
Cinder
Talon
Storm
Koda
Wisp
Moxie
Raze
Frost
Dusk
Ember
Riff
Haze
Lynx
Jett
Sphinx
Rune
Flick
Whirl
Nox
Vibe
Drift
Grit
Famous Coyote Names:
Coyote Ugly – From the film “Coyote Ugly,” which features a bar where the waitresses are known for their dancing.
Coyote Joe – A character from various Western stories and songs, often embodying the rugged, clever spirit of coyotes.
Coyote – The trickster figure from Native American mythology, appearing in various tales across different tribes.
Yote – A character from the animated series “Coyote and RoadRunner,” representing the more comedic side of the coyote.
Coyote from “The Coyote’s Song” – A character from the 1990s animated series “The Magic School Bus.”
Road Runner – Wile E. Coyote’s perennial target in the Looney Tunes series.
Coyote Jack – A character from various Western tales and songs.
Coyote Peterson – A wildlife educator and YouTuber known for his animal adventures.
Coyote Ugly Saloon – The real-life bar chain that inspired the film.
Coyote Sam – A character from various cartoons and comics.
Coyote Calhoun – A character from the video game “Fallout: New Vegas.”
Coyote Dung – A character from the animated series “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.”
Coyote Smith – A character from the video game “Red Dead Redemption.
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Coyote Girl – A character from the animated series “Maya and Miguel.”
Coyote Mel – A character from the “Coyote” comic strip.
Coyote Bill – A character often appearing in folk songs and tales.
Coyote Joe – A popular character in many Southern American folk songs.
Coyote Tango – A giant robot from the movie “Pacific Rim.”
Coyote & Crow – A tabletop role-playing game featuring indigenous themes.
Coyote Nation – A term used in various contexts to refer to groups emphasizing indigenous cultures.
Coyote (from “The Coyote’s Trail”) – A character in various storytelling traditions.
Coyote Kid – A character from old Western comic books.
Coyote Moon – A character from various mythological tales.
Coyote Spirit – A character in various Native American spiritual stories.
Coyote (from “The Coyote’s Song”) – A character in children’s literature.
Coyote Raccoon – A character from a Canadian comic series.
Coyote Bandit – A character from Western folklore.
Coyote in “The Tortoise and the Coyote” – A character from a variation of the classic fable.
Coyote (from “Coyote’s Revenge”) – A character in various stories exploring themes of justice.
Male Coyote Names:
Fang
Maverick
Canyon
Wolfie
Raven
Cobalt
Jasper
Echo
Nash
Sierra
Ryder
Tucker
Boulder
Koda
Slate
Ranger
Archer
Frost
Viper
Copper
Zane
Ace
Hawk
Jett
Cruz
Nitro
Duke
Orion
Rex
Female Coyote Names:
Sienna
Dusk
Briar
Roxy
Cleo
Nala
Mira
Vesper
Kali
Poppy
Zinnia
Nova
Sable
Tessa
Lark
Flicker
Zara
Indigo
Suki
Freya
Shira
Tawny
Aspen
Cocoa
Brisa
Rhea
Juniper
Lyric
Cypress
Baby Coyote Names:
Roo
Sunny
Pebble
Ziggy
Fable
Skye
Boo
Jasper
Lark
Raven
Pip
Ginger
Cocoa
Tumble
Brisket
Nimbus
Doodle
Sparrow
Pounce
Willow
Misty
Sizzle
Twilight
Nugget
Koda
Tango
Snickers
Rascal
Chai
Nicknames for Coyote:
Scout
Coyote Kid
Ranger
Nomad
Sundance
Grit
Fang
Lone Wolf
Maverick
Rogue
Streak
Wild One
Echo
Creeper
Vagabond
Tails
Zigzag
Prowler
Breeze
Dust Devil
Trail Mix
Twilight
Coyote Moon
Canyon
Sierra
Cinder
Coyote Spirit
Wanderer
Vixen
Pairs of Coyote Names:
Jasper & Jade
Talon & Claw
Frost & Flame
Scout & Tracker
Dusk & Dawn
Storm & Rain
Zig & Zag
Willow & Wren
River & Brook
Fable & Story
Quill & Ink
Prowl & Stalk
Cocoa & Mocha
Gale & Wind
Rune & Myth
Cypress & Birch
Viper & Rattle
Echo & Whisper
Knight & Jester
Orbit & Comet
Cricket & Grasshopper
Slate & Stone
Thorn & Petal
Coyote-Inspired Pet Names:
Blaze
Raven
Talon
Indigo
Jasper
Aspen
Rogue
Vixen
Hawk
Finn
Sable
Rio
Skye
Nimbus
Bandit
Zara
Comet
Puma
Nova
Flicker
Coco
Tundra
Koda
Sierra
Gypsy
Echo
Patches
Dusty
Trixie
Coyote Names by Themes in Pop Culture:
Movies:
Coyote Ugly (Coyote Ugly)
Coyote (The Coyote’s Tale)
Coyote (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly)
Coyote (The Road Runner Movie)
Coyote (The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales)
Coyote (Coyote vs. Acme)
Coyote (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs)
Coyote (Coyote: The Movie)
Coyote (The Fox and the Hound)
Coyote (The Princess and the Frog)
Coyote (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Coyote (The Secret Life of Pets)
Coyote (A Prairie Home Companion)
Coyote (Tales of the American West)
Coyote (The Night Before)
Music:
Coyote (Coyote by Joni Mitchell)
Coyote (Coyote by Bowerbirds)
Coyote (Coyote by The Band of Heathens)
Coyote (Coyote by Johnny Cash)
Coyote (Coyote by The Kings of Leon)
Coyote (Coyote by The Wreckers)
Coyote (Coyote by The Dead Weather)
Coyote (Coyote by M. Ward)
Coyote (Coyote by David Wilcox)
Coyote (Coyote by Vance Joy)
Coyote (Coyote by Roxy Music)
Coyote (Coyote by Tori Amos)
Coyote (Coyote by The Highwaymen)
Video Games:
Coyote (Coyote in Fallout: New Vegas)
Coyote (Coyote in Red Dead Redemption)
Coyote (Coyote in The Legend of Zelda)
Coyote (Coyote in Animal Crossing)
Coyote (Coyote in Overwatch)
Coyote (Coyote in Fortnite)
Coyote (Coyote in Minecraft)
Coyote (Coyote in Grand Theft Auto V)
Coyote (Coyote in Apex Legends)
Coyote (Coyote in Pokémon)
Coyote (Coyote in Far Cry)
Coyote (Coyote in The Last of Us)
Coyote (Coyote in Watch Dogs)
Coyote (Coyote in The Wolf Among Us)
Coyote (Coyote in Assassin’s Creed)
Literature:
Coyote (Coyote by Edward Abbey)
Coyote (Coyote Stories by Harriette Simpson Arnow)
Coyote (Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore)
Coyote (Coyote Dreams by John Ringo)
Coyote (The Coyote’s Song by William O. Douglas)
Coyote (Coyote’s Woman by Patricia L. Goodman)
Coyote (The Coyote’s Secret by Judith St. George)
Coyote (The Legend of the Coyote by Bette Greene)
Coyote (Coyote in the Kitchen by H. L. Hager)
Coyote (Coyote in the Clouds by David Evans)
Coyote (Coyote Tales by Various Authors)
Coyote (Coyote and the Firestick by Timothy O’Leary)
Coyote (Coyote Woman by Michelle C. Walker)
Coyote (Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest by John Bierhorst)
Coyote (The Coyote Way by J. M. T. McCarthy)
TV Shows:
Coyote (The Coyote in “Bob’s Burgers”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Supernatural”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Breaking Bad”)
Coyote (Coyote in “The X-Files”)
Coyote (Coyote in “The Simpsons”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Adventure Time”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Gravity Falls”)
Coyote (Coyote in “The Flash”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Futurama”)
Coyote (Coyote in “American Dad!”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Walker, Texas Ranger”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Friends”)
Coyote (Coyote in “The Big Bang Theory”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Narcos”)
Coyote (Coyote in “The Mandalorian”)
Mythology and Folklore:
Coyote (Coyote in Native American mythology)
Coyote (Coyote in Aztec mythology)
Coyote (Coyote in Hopi tales)
Coyote (Coyote in Navajo stories)
Coyote (Coyote in the Lakota Sioux tradition)
Coyote (Coyote in the California tribes)
Coyote (Coyote in the Tewa tradition)
Coyote (Coyote in Chumash folklore)
Coyote (Coyote in Zuni mythology)
Coyote (Coyote in Pueblo stories)
Coyote (Coyote in Shoshone tales)
Coyote (Coyote in the Sioux tradition)
Coyote (Coyote in Ojibwe folklore)
Coyote (Coyote as a trickster figure)
Coyote (Coyote in the Iroquois legend)
Comics and Graphic Novels:
Coyote (Coyote in “Coyote” by the Aardvark-Vanaheim)
Coyote (Coyote in “Bone” by Jeff Smith)
Coyote (Coyote in “The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Marvel Comics” series)
Coyote (Coyote in “Coyote & the Tortoise”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Y: The Last Man”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Teen Titans”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Hellboy”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Animal Man”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Usagi Yojimbo”)
Coyote (Coyote in “The Amazing Spider-Man”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Fables”)
Coyote (Coyote in “The Sandman”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Archie Comics”)
Coyote (Coyote in “Coyote: A Trickster Tale”)
Sports Teams and Mascots:
Coyote (San Antonio Spurs Mascot)
Coyote (Coyote in minor league baseball)
Coyote (Coyote in hockey teams)
Coyote (Coyote in college sports)
Coyote (Coyote in the NFL)
Coyote (Coyote in youth leagues)
Coyote (Coyote in soccer teams)
Coyote (Coyote in rugby)
Coyote (Coyote as a high school mascot)
Coyote (Coyote in American Football)
Coyote (Coyote in Australian Rules Football)
Coyote (Coyote in lacrosse)
Coyote (Coyote in esports teams)
Coyote (Coyote in wrestling teams)
Coyote (Coyote in mixed martial arts)