This list includes 74 Bunny name ideas that start with Z, from “Zac” to “Zuzu”. These names are short, playful, and often drawn from nicknames, nature, or pop culture. Use them for a pet rabbit, a classroom critter, a toy, or a character in your story.
Bunny name ideas that start with Z are zippy, memorable choices for pets and characters, often feeling modern or whimsical. For example, “Zazu” and “Zuzu” appear in familiar stories and media, making them instantly recognizable.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
Name: The actual rabbit name listed so you can scan options and choose favorites at a glance.
Origin: The language or culture the name comes from, helping you match a theme or background.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide so you know how to say each name aloud.
Meaning: A short 5–12 word note about the name’s meaning or connotation, to show why it fits your bunny.
Bunny name ideas that start with Z
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe | ZOH-ee | Greek | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zoey | ZOH-ee | English variation | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zola | ZOH-lah | African (Xhosa) | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zuri | ZOO-ree | Swahili | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zara | ZAH-rah | Arabic/Hebrew | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zane | ZAYN | English variant | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zayn | ZAYN | Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zac | ZAK | English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zach | ZAK | English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zack | ZAK | English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zeke | ZEEK | Hebrew | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zeus | ZOOS | Greek myth | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Ziggy | ZIG-ee | English nickname | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zig | ZIG | English nickname | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zippy | ZIP-ee | English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zip | ZIP | English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zed | ZED | British English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zen | ZEN | Japanese/English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zeno | ZEE-noh | Greek | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zephyr | ZEH-fur | Greek/nature | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zeph | ZEF | Short form | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zephyrine | zeh-FEER-een | French/Greek | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zella | ZEL-ah | German | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zelda | ZEL-dah | Germanic/Pop culture | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zelma | ZEL-mah | Germanic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zadie | ZAY-dee | English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zada | ZAH-dah | Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zahra | ZAH-rah | Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zahara | zah-HAH-rah | Arabic/Swahili | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaina | ZAY-nah | Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaina (alternate) | ZAY-nah | African/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaya | ZAH-yah | Mongolian/Modern | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zazu | ZAH-zoo | Pop culture | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zazu (variant) | ZAH-zoo | African name | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zinnia | ZIN-ee-uh | Latin/nature | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zinn | ZIN | Short form | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zora | ZOR-ah | Slavic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zosia | ZOH-shah | Polish | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zuzu | ZOO-zoo | Pop culture | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zuki | ZOO-kee | Japanese-influenced | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zuko | ZOO-koh | Pop culture | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zoltan | ZOL-tahn | Hungarian | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zoraida | zor-EYE-dah | Spanish/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zarena | zah-REE-nah | Invented/Latinized | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaria | ZAH-ree-ah | Slavic/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zariah | zah-REE-uh | Modern variant | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaina | ZAY-nah | Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zara (alternate) | ZAH-rah | Hebrew/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zandra | ZAN-drah | English variant | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zander | ZAN-der | Greek/English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zamir | zah-MEER | Arabic/Hebrew | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zafir | zah-FEER | Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaphod | ZAF-od | Pop culture | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zeb | ZEB | Hebrew | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zebedee | ZEB-uh-dee | Biblical/English | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zebulon | ZEB-yoo-lon | Biblical | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zephaniah | zeh-FAN-ee-uh | Hebrew | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zefir | ZEH-feer | Slavic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zena | ZEE-nah | Greek | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zenobia | zeh-NOH-bee-ah | Greek/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zenaida | zeh-NAY-dah | Greek/Spanish | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zella (alternate) | ZEL-ah | Germanic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zef | ZEF | Short form | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zarya | ZAR-yah | Slavic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zariah (alternate) | zah-REE-ah | Modern | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zahi | ZAH-hee | Arabic/Egyptian | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaila | ZAY-lah | Arabic/Swahili | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zandra (alternate) | ZAN-drah | Greek-derived | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zanna | ZAH-nah | Hebrew/Slavic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zaphira | zah-FEER-ah | Persian/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zuleika | zoo-LAY-kah | Persian/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zulema | zoo-LEE-mah | Spanish/Arabic | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zsa Zsa | ZAH-zah | Hungarian/celebrity | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Zowie | ZOH-ee | English exclamation | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
Descriptions
Zoe
Classic female name meaning “life,” cheerful rabbit pick.
Zoey
Popular modern spelling of Zoe, playful and friendly.
Zola
Short, soulful name meaning “quiet” or “love” in Xhosa.
Zuri
Means “beautiful” in Swahili; sweet name for a pretty bunny.
Zara
Elegant, means “princess” or “blooming” in various traditions.
Zane
Short, cool-sounding name with youthful energy.
Zayn
Means “beauty” or “grace,” stylish choice for a handsome rabbit.
Zac
Concise form of Zachary; friendly and familiar pet name.
Zach
Alternate spelling of Zac, casual and upbeat.
Zack
Common short form of Zachary; warm, approachable name.
Zeke
Short for Ezekiel; strong, spunky name for a male rabbit.
Zeus
Powerful mythological name, funly ironic on a tiny bunny.
Ziggy
Energetic, retro nickname with rock-star flair.
Zig
Short, zippy name for a quick rabbit.
Zippy
Playful name highlighting a rabbit’s speed and liveliness.
Zip
Very short, lively name for a fast or small bunny.
Zed
Letter-name popular in the UK; crisp and simple.
Zen
Calm, minimalist name inspired by Zen Buddhism.
Zeno
Ancient Greek name; philosophical and cool-sounding.
Zephyr
Means “west wind,” breezy and poetic name for a rabbit.
Zeph
Shortened Zephyr; compact and whimsical.
Zephyrine
Feminine form of Zephyr; elegant, airy name.
Zella
Old-fashioned charm; sweet and uncommon for pets.
Zelda
Vintage name with video-game fame, whimsical and strong.
Zelma
Warm, vintage name with a cozy old-world feel.
Zadie
Literary-sounding, cute and modern pet name.
Zada
Rare Arabic name meaning “fortunate” or “prosperous.”
Zahra
Lovely name meaning “flower” or “shining,” floral vibe.
Zahara
Variant of Zahra; exotic and lyrical for a rabbit.
Zaina
Means “beauty” or “grace,” delicate and pretty.
Zaina (alternate)
Common cross-cultural name, gentle and feminine choice.
Zaya
Short, rhythmic name used internationally.
Zazu
Bird character name from The Lion King, quirky and fun.
Zazu (variant)
Also attested in some African languages as a pet-friendly name.
Zinnia
Flower name, bright and colorful choice for bunnies.
Zinn
Concise floral-inspired name from Zinnia.
Zora
Means “dawn” in Slavic languages; gentle and evocative.
Zosia
Polish diminutive of Sophia; sweet, melodic name.
Zuzu
Playful pet name inspired by classic film character.
Zuki
Short, cute name with Japanese-sounding charm.
Zuko
Heroic-sounding name from animated series, spunky choice.
Zoltan
Strong Central European name with bold presence.
Zoraida
Exotic melodic name used in literature and culture.
Zarena
Elegant invented name with regal overtones.
Zaria
Means “princess” or related to “dawn,” graceful choice.
Zariah
Modern spelling variant of Zaria; soft and feminine.
Zaina
Meaning “beautiful,” gentle and familiar pet name.
Zara (alternate)
Short, stylish name that works well for rabbits.
Zandra
Short form of Alexandra; sassy and strong.
Zander
Short form of Alexander; adventurous-sounding name.
Zamir
Means “song” or “conscience,” poetic and uncommon.
Zafir
Means “victorious”; bold, uncommon choice for a rabbit.
Zaphod
Eccentric sci-fi name from Douglas Adams; quirky and memorable.
Zeb
Short, friendly nickname often used for pets.
Zebedee
Old-fashioned biblical name with whimsical tone.
Zebulon
Ancient-sounding name with adventurous Americana vibe.
Zephaniah
Biblical, poetic name; suits a dignified bunny.
Zefir
Name linked to “zephyr” or sweet confections; soft and airy.
Zena
Short form of Zenobia; striking and feminine.
Zenobia
Historic queen’s name; regal and distinctive.
Zenaida
Elegant old-world name, floral and melodic.
Zella (alternate)
Quaint vintage name, cozy and adorable for a rabbit.
Zef
Crisp, short nickname derived from Zephyr or Zefir.
Zarya
Means “dawn” in Slavic tongues; strong and bright.
Zariah (alternate)
Popular modern name with soft vowel sounds.
Zahi
Egyptian name meaning “bright”; punchy and uncommon.
Zaila
Short, melodic name with modern appeal.
Zandra (alternate)
Sassy and stylish variant of Sandra/Alexandra.
Zanna
Short, fairy-tale sounding name for a gentle bunny.
Zaphira
Feminine form of Zafir; exotic and lyrical.
Zuleika
Literary, elegant name with romantic overtones.
Zulema
Soft, historic-sounding name used in Spanish contexts.
Zsa Zsa
Glamorous celebrity name; playful and memorable for pets.
Zowie
Fun, energetic exclamation-turned-name for a lively rabbit.