150 Jumping Spider Names (Girl, Boy and Funny)

Jumping spider enclosure with a personalized magnetic name sign

Jumping spiders are curious, busy pets with big front eyes, and most owners give them a name. Here are 150 ideas, grouped by type.

Girl jumping spider names

Pearl, Luna, Ivy, Willow, Maple, Clementine, Hazel, Juniper, Olive, Pepper, Ruby, Opal, Fern, Daisy, Penny, Poppy, Mabel, Nova, Freya, Coco, Lottie, Wren, Peaches, Marigold, Fig

Boy jumping spider names

Bruno, Felix, Gus, Hank, Otis, Milo, Rocco, Archie, Jasper, Ziggy, Moose, Bandit, Boris, Duke, Ralph, Loki, Ace, Chip, Rex, Atlas, Bear, Walter, Ollie, Winston, Ozzy

Unisex names

Pixel, Button, Nugget, Bean, Sprout, Pebble, Jinx, Echo, Kiwi, Mochi, Sunny, Taffy, Zuzu, Scout, Rio, Juno, Sage, Indie, Dot, Bubbles, Tater, Biscuit, Cricket, Tofu, Pip

Funny jumping spider names

Sir Hops-a-Lot, Itsy, Webster, Charlotte, Bitsy, Fuzzbutt, Leggy, Squeak, Wiggles, Count Legula, Hopscotch, Eight Ball, Kevin, Mr. Fluff, Boop, Jiminy, Hoppy McHopface, Pounce, Professor Jumps

Names inspired by color

For green or blue chelicerae: Jade, Teal, Emerald, Sapphire, Cobalt, Mint, Neon

For black and white spiders: Domino, Panda, Tux, Salt, Inky, Magpie, Zebra

For orange or red: Ember, Rusty, Paprika, Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Blaze, Copper

Names inspired by species

  • Regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius): Regina, King, Duchess, Majesty, Prince
  • Bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax): Audie, Brave, Dash, Rocket, Moxie
  • Other Phidippus: Phil, Pippa, Phoebe, Phineas, Dippy

Food and snack names

Waffle, Pretzel, Dumpling, Cashew, Muffin, Nacho, Bagel, Toast, Noodle, Gnocchi, Truffle, Sushi, Popcorn, Latte, Cocoa, Jellybean, Crouton, Pickle, Sprinkle, Custard

Tips for picking a name

  • Short names (1 or 2 syllables) are easy to say and fit nicely on a sign.
  • Watch them for a week. Their personality often names them for you.
  • Keep a theme if you have a collection: gems, snacks or planets.

Show it off

Once you pick a name, put it on the enclosure. Our personalized jumping spider name sign is a small 3 × 1.25 inch magnetic sign with your spider's name and an optional species line, in 19 colors and 8 fonts. Add 3 or more signs and 15% comes off at checkout, which helps if you keep a few.

Setting up a new enclosure too? See our magnetic jumping spider hides, feeding dish, and our guide to what jumping spiders eat.

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