Finding the perfect possum name is half the fun of celebrating these quirky little marsupials.
With their nighttime adventures, curious personalities, and unforgettable expressions, possums deserve a name that’s just as unique as they are.
Whether you’re naming a rescued opossum, a pet, or simply looking for creative inspiration, this collection of 700+ cute, funny, cool, and unique possum names has something for every personality.
Best Possum Names
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bandit | Masked appearance | Any possum |
| Luna | Moon, for nocturnal nature | Female |
| Houdini | Escape artist tendencies | Adventurous possum |
| Marshmallow | Soft and white | Light-colored possum |
| Clementine | Sweet and Southern | Female |
| Cosmo | Of the cosmos, a night wanderer | Male |
| Willa | Resolute protector | Female |
| Rascal | Mischievous personality | Any |
| Ophelia | Dramatic flair | Female |
| Gizmo | Gadget-like cleverness | Any |
| Pebble | Small and round | Baby possum |
| Juniper | Nature-inspired, earthy | Female |
| Merlin | Mystical and wise | Male |
| Duchess | Elegant with attitude | Female |
| Zigzag | Unpredictable movement | Any |
| Mochi | Soft and squishy | Chubby possum |
| Cleo | Short for Cleopatra | Regal female |
| Arlo | Strong, yet gentle | Male |
| Pippin | Small and sprightly | Baby possum |
| Fable | Full of stories | Quirky possum |
| Dusty | Earthy, outdoorsy | Male |
| Harriet | Classic, independent spirit | Female |
| Chester | Friendly and familiar | Male |
| Nimble | Quick and agile | Active possum |
| Clover | Lucky charm | Any |
| Thistle | Wild and prickly | Feisty possum |
| Biscuit | Comfort and warmth | Any |
| Ozzy | Rock star energy | Male |
| Maple | Sweet and natural | Female |
| Rambler | Always on the move | Male |
Cute Possum Names
Few things are cuter than a possum hanging upside down from a branch. These names lean into that irresistible charm and work especially well for possums with soft features or gentle temperaments.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Pudding | Sweet and soft | Chubby possum |
| Jellybean | Colorful and fun | Baby |
| Binky | Playful and bouncy | Any |
| Snuggles | Cuddly nature | Gentle possum |
| Buttercup | Bright and cheerful | Female |
| Peanut | Tiny and loveable | Small possum |
| Doodle | Creative and wiggly | Any |
| Sprout | New and growing | Baby |
| Honeybee | Sweet through and through | Female |
| Nibbles | Loves to snack | Any |
| Twix | Sweet double trouble | Any |
| Bubbly | Effervescent personality | Playful possum |
| Muffin | Warm and comforting | Any |
| Tater Tot | Small and round | Baby |
| Whisper | Quiet and gentle | Shy possum |
| Wiggles | Always on the move | Active possum |
| Dolly | Sweet-faced and classic | Female |
| Cottonball | Fluffy and white | Light-colored |
| Smudge | Tiny markings | Any |
| Noodle | Long and wiggly | Thin possum |
| Peaches | Soft and sweet | Female |
| Boo | Adorably spooky | Any |
| Fluffernutter | Fluffy and nutty | Any |
| Bumblebee | Busy little critter | Active possum |
| Toffee | Rich and sweet | Brown possum |
| Rosebud | Delicate and pretty | Female |
| Sugarplum | Sweet and festive | Any |
| Bluebell | Gentle and wildflower-inspired | Female |
| Tinker | Always tinkering | Curious possum |
| Pip | Short, sweet, and simple | Baby |
Funny Possum Names
Possums have a natural comedic timing—especially when they freeze up and play dead at the worst possible moment. These funny possum names lean hard into the absurdity.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Playdead Pete | Famous possum behavior | Male |
| Sir Hisses-a-Lot | Defensive possum habit | Any |
| Trash Panda Jr. | Because they raid bins too | Any |
| Naps McGee | Always sleeping | Lazy possum |
| Possum Possible | Kim Possible parody | Female |
| Chonkster | Extra round possum | Chubby possum |
| Dramapossum | The drama of playing dead | Any |
| Lord Snacksalot | Perpetual scavenger | Any |
| Bin Diver | Trash-raiding tendencies | Wild possum |
| Flopsy | Just… flops everywhere | Lazy possum |
| Oops-um | A play on “opossum” | Baby |
| Sir Glares-a-Lot | The signature possum stare | Male |
| Zombie | Playing dead champion | Any |
| Trashmaster | Bin enthusiast | Wild possum |
| Grumplestiltskin | Perpetually grumpy face | Any |
| Dumpsterella | Cinderella in a bin | Female |
| Nocturnio | Dramatic night wanderer | Male |
| Hissy Elliot | A nod to Missy Elliott | Female |
| Captain Underbelly | Soft belly exposed | Any |
| Waddlesworth | Distinguished waddle | Male |
| Snackius Maximus | Roman scholar of snacks | Any |
| Fake-out | Master of deception | Any |
| Derpy | Permanently derpy expression | Any |
| Sir Scrambles | Awkward mover | Clumsy possum |
| Smellington | Earthy scent | Male |
| Goblin Mode | Chaotic energy | Any |
| Professor Stumble | Academic but clumsy | Male |
| Señor Spook | Spanish-accented ghost | Any |
| Trash Goblin | Embracing the chaos | Wild possum |
| Dr. Flops | Medical degree in flopping | Any |
Cool Possum Names
Some possums carry themselves with an undeniable swagger. These cool opossum names have edge, style, and a certain mysterious energy.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Axel | Strong and fast | Male |
| Raven | Dark and mysterious | Black possum |
| Blaze | Fiery spirit | Any |
| Onyx | Dark gemstone | Black possum |
| Jett | Speed and darkness | Male |
| Vega | Brightest star in Lyra | Female |
| Steel | Tough and resilient | Male |
| Nova | Exploding star | Any |
| Ace | Top of the game | Any |
| Zephyr | Cool wind | Any |
| Orion | Hunter of the night sky | Male |
| Shadow | Silently stalking | Any |
| Eclipse | Mysterious celestial event | Any |
| Cipher | Coded and clever | Any |
| Titan | Great in size or stature | Large possum |
| Flint | Sharp and striking | Male |
| Viper | Quick and sharp | Any |
| Storm | Unpredictable and powerful | Any |
| Colt | Young and spirited | Male |
| Nyx | Greek goddess of night | Female |
| Scorpio | Intense and mysterious | Any |
| Rebel | Against the grain | Any |
| Ranger | Roams free | Wild possum |
| Volt | Electric energy | Active possum |
| Diesel | Tough and gritty | Male |
Unique Possum Names
Ready to go off the beaten path? These unique possum names are uncommon, inventive, and guaranteed to spark a conversation.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Ptolemy | Ancient astronomer | Male |
| Vesper | Evening star | Female |
| Eulalia | Sweet-speaking | Female |
| Calix | Very handsome | Male |
| Solène | Solemn and dignified | Female |
| Pax | Peace | Any |
| Thessaly | Region in Greece | Female |
| Corvus | Crow constellation | Dark possum |
| Zibby | Quirky and modern | Any |
| Isolde | Legendary and romantic | Female |
| Idris | Fiery leader | Male |
| Wren | Small but fierce bird | Small possum |
| Albion | Ancient name for Britain | Male |
| Cygnus | Swan constellation | White possum |
| Florian | Flowering | Male |
| Mireille | To admire | Female |
| Ozymandias | Grand and ancient | Male |
| Sable | Dark fur color | Black possum |
| Tamsin | Twin | Any |
| Quillon | Part of a sword’s guard | Male |
| Zara | Bright as dawn | Female |
| Caspian | Inspired by the Caspian Sea | Male |
| Indigo | Deep blue-purple | Any |
| Persephone | Queen of the underworld | Female |
| Sylvan | Of the forest | Any |
| Ossian | Little deer | Male |
| Calypso | Concealing beauty | Female |
| Endymion | Sleeper, eternal youth | Male |
| Fenix | Reborn and resilient | Any |
| Lumen | Unit of light | White possum |
Male Possum Names
Looking for strong, fitting names for a boy possum? These names work beautifully for male opossums with confident, curious, or adventurous personalities.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno | Strong and dark | Large male |
| Finn | Fair and adventurous | Any male |
| Harvey | Battle-worthy | Male |
| Jasper | Treasure | Male |
| Roscoe | Deer forest | Male |
| Grady | Noble | Male |
| Otto | Wealthy and powerful | Male |
| Silas | Forest dweller | Male |
| Beau | Handsome | Male |
| Percy | Pierces the valley | Male |
| Gus | Great, magnificent | Male |
| Hank | Home ruler | Male |
| Miles | Soldier or merciful | Male |
| Clint | Fenced settlement | Male |
| Wade | To go | Adventurous male |
| Rex | King | Regal male |
| Sterling | High quality | Male |
| Milo | Soldier or gracious | Male |
| Booker | Scribe | Clever male |
| Fletcher | Arrow maker | Male |
| Garrison | Stronghold | Male |
| Heath | Heathland dweller | Male |
| Leroy | The king | Male |
| Monty | Mountain | Male |
| Ned | Wealthy guardian | Male |
| Rufus | Red-haired | Red-toned possum |
| Samson | Sun child | Male |
| Thaddeus | Courageous heart | Male |
| Winston | Joyful stone | Male |
| York | Yew tree estate | Male |
Female Possum Names
Female possums are remarkable mothers—Virginia opossums carry up to 13 young in their pouches at a time. These names honor the elegance, strength, and sass of girl possums everywhere.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Agnes | Pure | Classic female |
| Beatrice | She who brings happiness | Female |
| Callie | Beautiful | Female |
| Darcy | Dark one | Female |
| Elspeth | Scottish form of Elizabeth | Female |
| Fern | Woodland plant | Nature-lover |
| Greta | Pearl | Female |
| Hazel | Hazel tree | Nature female |
| Ingrid | Beautiful | Female |
| Josie | God will increase | Female |
| Kit | Pure | Female |
| Lottie | Free woman | Female |
| Margot | Pearl | Elegant female |
| Nell | Bright, shining one | Female |
| Ora | Light | White possum |
| Prue | Prudent | Female |
| Queenie | Queen | Regal female |
| Rosie | Rose, beauty | Female |
| Sadie | Princess | Female |
| Tilda | Battle-mighty | Feisty female |
| Uma | Tranquility | Female |
| Vera | Faith or truth | Female |
| Winnie | Gentle friend | Female |
| Xena | Warrior princess | Fierce female |
| Yolanda | Violet flower | Female |
| Zelda | Gray fighting maid | Female |
| Flossie | Flourishing, prosperous | Female |
| Cora | Maiden | Female |
| Mabel | Loveable | Female |
| Edna | Pleasure | Vintage female |
Baby Possum Names
Baby possums—called joeys—are born the size of a honeybee. They crawl to the pouch immediately after birth, where they develop for several months. These baby possum names are small, sweet, and perfectly sized.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Dot | Tiny point | Tiny joey |
| Bean | Small and round | Baby |
| Boo-Boo | Baby talk | Baby |
| Chiclet | Tiny piece | Small baby |
| Dewdrop | Small and delicate | Baby |
| Elfin | Tiny and magical | Baby |
| Fig | Small fruit | Baby |
| Gummy | Soft and sweet | Baby |
| Haiku | Short and meaningful | Baby |
| Itty | Short for itty-bitty | Baby |
| Jot | Tiny mark | Baby |
| Kernel | Tiny seed | Baby |
| Lentil | Tiny legume | Baby |
| Micro | Very small | Baby |
| Nano | Extremely small | Baby |
| Ootsie | Baby talk | Baby |
| Peewee | Very small | Baby |
| Qubit | Tiny unit | Baby |
| Raisin | Dried and small | Baby |
| Seedling | Just beginning to grow | Baby |
| Teacup | Miniature | Baby |
| Thumbling | Thumb-sized | Baby |
| Uno | The first | Baby |
| Vee | The start | Baby |
| Wee | Tiny | Baby |
Pet Possum Names
Pet opossums are legal in many U.S. states (always check local regulations) and make fascinating companions. These names are ideal for a pet possum that lives alongside you day-to-day.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Biscotti | Italian cookie | Pet |
| Colby | Coal town | Pet |
| Dobby | Free elf energy | Loyal pet |
| Elmo | Protective | Pet |
| Fudge | Sweet and rich | Pet |
| Gouda | Cheese lover | Pet |
| Hamlet | Little home | Pet |
| Igloo | Cozy shelter | Pet |
| Jellyroll | Rolling around | Chubby pet |
| Kiwi | Exotic fruit | Pet |
| Latte | Coffee-colored | Brown pet |
| Mango | Tropical and sweet | Pet |
| Nutmeg | Spicy and warm | Pet |
| Olive | Small and earthy | Pet |
| Papaya | Tropical | Pet |
| Quinoa | Trendy and healthy | Pet |
| Rolo | Round chocolate | Pet |
| Sorbet | Sweet and refreshing | Pet |
| Tiramisu | Italian treat | Pet |
| Umber | Earthy brown | Brown pet |
| Vanilla | Classic and sweet | Pet |
| Waffles | Breakfast favorite | Pet |
| Xmas | Festive rescue | Pet |
| Yogi | Wise and calm | Pet |
| Zucchini | Quirky vegetable | Pet |
Good Possum Names
Sometimes you just want a solid, reliable name that suits a possum perfectly. These are the dependable classics—good possum names that stand the test of time.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie | Free man | Any |
| Daisy | Day’s eye flower | Female |
| Eddie | Wealthy protector | Male |
| Felix | Happy and lucky | Any |
| George | Farmer | Male |
| Holly | Holly tree | Female |
| Ivan | God is gracious | Male |
| Judy | Praised | Female |
| Kenny | Handsome | Male |
| Lily | Lily flower | Female |
| Max | Greatest | Male |
| Nancy | Grace | Female |
| Oscar | Divine spear | Male |
| Patsy | Noble | Female |
| Quinn | Wisdom | Any |
| Riley | Valiant | Any |
| Sandy | Defender | Any |
| Tommy | Twin | Male |
| Ursula | Little bear | Female |
| Violet | Purple flower | Female |
| Wally | Army ruler | Male |
| Xander | Defender | Male |
| Yancy | Englishman | Male |
| Zoey | Life | Female |
| Alfie | Wise counselor | Male |
Nature-Inspired Possum Names
Possums live in forests, fields, and everywhere in between. Nature names feel especially fitting for an animal so closely tied to the wild world.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn | Forest fruit | Small possum |
| Briar | Thorny shrub | Wild possum |
| Cedar | Cedar tree | Male |
| Dew | Morning dew | Female |
| Elm | Elm tree | Any |
| Fawn | Young deer | Light-colored |
| Gage | Greengage plum | Any |
| Heather | Flowering plant | Female |
| Ivy | Climbing plant | Female |
| Jasmine | Fragrant flower | Female |
| Kelp | Sea plant | Any |
| Larch | Coniferous tree | Male |
| Moss | Forest floor cover | Any |
| Nettle | Wild plant | Feisty possum |
| Oak | Strength and endurance | Male |
| Pine | Evergreen tree | Any |
| Quartz | Natural crystal | Any |
| Reed | Water plant | Any |
| Stone | Solid and grounded | Male |
| Thorn | Defensive plant feature | Feisty possum |
| Umber | Earth pigment | Brown possum |
| Vale | Valley | Any |
| Willow | Graceful tree | Female |
| Yarrow | Medicinal wildflower | Female |
| Zephyr | Gentle breeze | Any |
| River | Flowing water | Any |
| Cliff | Rocky edge | Male |
| Glen | Narrow valley | Male |
| Storm | Weather phenomenon | Any |
| Birch | Silver-barked tree | White possum |
Forest & Woodland Names
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | Outer tree layer | Brown possum |
| Canopy | Treetop covering | Climbing possum |
| Duff | Forest floor material | Any |
| Fernwood | Wooded fern area | Any |
| Grove | Small group of trees | Any |
| Hollow | Tree hollow | Any |
| Loggy | Log lover | Any |
| Mushroom | Forest fungi | Round possum |
| Nook | Cozy hideaway | Shy possum |
| Oakley | Oak meadow | Male |
| Pinecone | Forest seed | Small possum |
| Rootsy | Deep-rooted | Any |
| Stump | Tree remains | Chubby possum |
| Twig | Tiny branch | Thin possum |
| Underbrush | Low forest growth | Wild possum |
| Velvet | Soft forest moss | Soft possum |
| Wren | Forest bird | Female |
| Yarrow | Woodland herb | Any |
| Yew | Ancient tree | Any |
| Zing | Forest energy | Active possum |
Night & Moon-Inspired Names
As nocturnal animals, possums are creatures of the night. Moon and night-themed names capture their mysterious, after-dark lifestyle beautifully.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Astra | Star | Female |
| Celeste | Heavenly | Female |
| Crescent | Moon phase | Any |
| Dusk | Evening light | Any |
| Eclipse | Moon covering sun | Any |
| Eventide | Evening time | Any |
| Galileo | Famous astronomer | Male |
| Halo | Ring of light | Any |
| Indigo | Deep night sky color | Any |
| Jupiter | Largest planet | Large possum |
| Kira | Dark lady | Female |
| Lunar | Moon-related | Any |
| Midnight | The darkest hour | Black possum |
| Nebula | Star cloud | Any |
| Noctua | Night owl | Any |
| Orbit | Circular path | Active possum |
| Perseus | Constellation | Male |
| Quasar | Distant space object | Any |
| Rigel | Blue supergiant star | Any |
| Sirius | Brightest star | Male |
| Twilight | Between day and night | Any |
| Umbra | Shadow of eclipse | Dark possum |
| Vesper | Evening star | Female |
| Waxing | Growing moon | Baby |
| Zenith | Highest point | Any |
Food-Inspired Names
Possums are enthusiastic eaters—they’ll consume fruit, insects, small animals, and yes, the contents of your compost bin. Food names suit them well.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Almond | Tree nut | Any |
| Bagel | Round bread | Round possum |
| Caramel | Sweet and golden | Brown possum |
| Donut | Round and sweet | Chubby possum |
| Éclair | French pastry | Elegant possum |
| Figgy | Fig fruit | Any |
| Grits | Southern staple | Southern possum |
| Hummus | Earthy dip | Any |
| Icing | Sweet topping | White possum |
| Jalapeño | Spicy pepper | Feisty possum |
| Kettle | Kettle corn | Any |
| Lychee | Exotic fruit | Any |
| Macaron | French cookie | Elegant possum |
| Nacho | Cheesy snack | Any |
| Oreo | Black and white cookie | B&W possum |
| Pierogi | Eastern European dumpling | Chubby possum |
| Quiche | Savory tart | Female |
| Ramen | Japanese noodle dish | Any |
| Salsa | Spicy condiment | Active possum |
| Tapioca | Chewy dessert | Round possum |
| Udon | Thick noodle | Chubby possum |
| Velveeta | Smooth cheese | Any |
| Waffle | Breakfast grid cake | Any |
| Yam | Sweet potato | Orange possum |
| Ziti | Pasta type | Any |
| S’more | Campfire treat | Any |
| Cobbler | Fruit dessert | Southern possum |
| Gruyere | French cheese | Any |
| Poutine | Canadian dish | Any |
| Churro | Spanish dessert | Any |
Tiny Possum Names
For the smallest, most pocket-sized possums in the litter:
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Atom | Smallest unit | Tiny |
| Bitsy | Tiny | Tiny |
| Crumb | Tiny food fragment | Tiny |
| Dimple | Tiny indentation | Tiny |
| Elfie | Tiny fairy | Tiny |
| Fleck | Tiny mark | Tiny |
| Grain | Tiny seed | Tiny |
| Hiccup | Small sound | Tiny |
| Imp | Small mischievous being | Tiny |
| Junior | Smaller version | Baby |
| Kernal | Tiny unit | Tiny |
| Lil | Short for little | Tiny |
| Mini | Small version | Tiny |
| Nugget | Small gold piece | Tiny |
| Ounce | Smallest measurement | Tiny |
| Petit | French for small | Tiny |
| Quirk | Small oddity | Tiny |
| Sliver | Thin piece | Tiny |
| Teeny | Very small | Tiny |
| Wisp | Tiny trace | Tiny |
Fat & Chubby Possum Names
Some possums are… well-fed. These names celebrate a possum’s rounder side with affection and humor.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel | Round and wide | Chubby |
| Butterball | Round and soft | Chubby |
| Chunky | Full-figured | Chubby |
| Dumplings | Round food item | Chubby |
| Flubbub | Made-up chubby word | Chubby |
| Grub | Loves to eat | Chubby |
| Hefty | Weighty | Chubby |
| Jumbly | Jumbled and round | Chubby |
| Kielbasa | Round sausage | Chubby |
| Lumpy | Soft lumps | Chubby |
| Meatball | Round and filling | Chubby |
| Nabisco | Full of snacks | Chubby |
| Oink | Pig-like eating | Chubby |
| Pudge | Pleasantly plump | Chubby |
| Rolly | Rolls around | Chubby |
| Snickers | Candy bar indulgence | Chubby |
| Tummy | Big belly | Chubby |
| Wobbles | Waddles when walking | Chubby |
| Yolo | Lives for snacks | Chubby |
| Zeppelin | Large blimp-like | Chubby |
Black Possum Names
Dark fur calls for dark-themed, dramatic names.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | Residue of fire | Black possum |
| Blackberry | Dark berry | Black possum |
| Coal | Dark mineral | Black possum |
| Dusk | Darkening sky | Black possum |
| Ebony | Dark wood | Black possum |
| Flint | Dark stone | Black possum |
| Graphite | Dark element | Black possum |
| Hex | Dark magic | Black possum |
| Ink | Deep black liquid | Black possum |
| Jet | Black gemstone | Black possum |
| Kohl | Dark eye pigment | Black possum |
| Licorice | Black candy | Black possum |
| Mira | Dark sea | Black possum |
| Nightshade | Dark poisonous plant | Black possum |
| Obsidian | Volcanic black glass | Black possum |
| Pepper | Dark spice | Black possum |
| Raven | Black bird | Black possum |
| Shade | Dark area | Black possum |
| Tar | Dark sticky substance | Black possum |
| Void | Complete darkness | Black possum |
White Possum Names
Light-colored possums deserve equally luminous names.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Great white land | White possum |
| Blanc | French for white | White possum |
| Cloud | Soft white mass | White possum |
| Dove | White bird of peace | White possum |
| Frost | White ice crystals | White possum |
| Glace | Iced over | White possum |
| Halo | Ring of white light | White possum |
| Ivory | Creamy white | White possum |
| Jasmine | White flower | White possum |
| Kodiak | Arctic region | White possum |
| Linen | Natural white fabric | White possum |
| Milk | White liquid | White possum |
| Nimbus | White cloud | White possum |
| Opal | Iridescent white stone | White possum |
| Pearl | Lustrous white gem | White possum |
| Quartz | White crystal | White possum |
| Snowflake | Unique snow crystal | White possum |
| Swan | Elegant white bird | White possum |
| Tundra | Arctic white landscape | White possum |
| Winter | White season | White possum |
Grey Possum Names
The classic grey opossum is arguably the most recognizable. These grey possum names celebrate their signature silver-toned coats.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Ashen | Ash-grey color | Grey possum |
| Birch | Silver-grey bark | Grey possum |
| Chrome | Metallic grey | Grey possum |
| Dingy | Dull grey | Playful grey name |
| Earl Grey | Famous grey tea | Grey possum |
| Foggy | Grey mist | Grey possum |
| Granite | Grey stone | Grey possum |
| Haze | Grey atmosphere | Grey possum |
| Iron | Grey metal | Grey possum |
| Jade | Grey-green stone | Grey possum |
| Kettle | Grey metal pot | Grey possum |
| Lead | Grey heavy metal | Grey possum |
| Misty | Light grey mist | Grey possum |
| Nickel | Grey coin | Grey possum |
| Overcast | Grey sky | Grey possum |
| Pewter | Grey alloy | Grey possum |
| Rain | Grey weather | Grey possum |
| Silver | Classic grey metal | Grey possum |
| Titanium | Strong grey metal | Grey possum |
| Wolf | Grey wild animal | Grey possum |
Wild Opossum Names
For possums that live or have lived in the wild, these names honor their untamed, self-sufficient nature.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bramble | Wild thorny shrub | Wild possum |
| Canyon | Deep wild gorge | Wild possum |
| Delta | River mouth | Wild possum |
| Feral | Untamed | Wild possum |
| Gorge | Deep wild valley | Wild possum |
| Highwayman | Road wanderer | Wild possum |
| Ironwood | Tough wild tree | Wild possum |
| Junco | Wild bird | Wild possum |
| Kestrel | Wild hawk | Wild possum |
| Lynx | Wild cat | Wild possum |
| Marl | Wild clay soil | Wild possum |
| Nomad | Constant wanderer | Wild possum |
| Outlaw | Lives by own rules | Wild possum |
| Prairie | Open wild land | Wild possum |
| Quarry | Hunted territory | Wild possum |
| Roamer | Always moving | Wild possum |
| Scrub | Wild bush land | Wild possum |
| Thicket | Dense wild growth | Wild possum |
| Untamed | Never domesticated | Wild possum |
| Vagabond | Rootless wanderer | Wild possum |
Australian Possum Names
Important note: Australian possums and North American opossums are two entirely different animals. Australian possums belong to the suborder Phalangeriformes, while the North American Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) belongs to a completely separate marsupial order. They share the name “possum” but are not closely related. Australian possums tend to be smaller, rounder, and fluffier. These names reflect Australian culture, landscape, and wildlife.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | South Australian city | Female |
| Billabong | Australian watering hole | Any |
| Cobber | Australian slang for friend | Any |
| Darwin | Northern Australian city | Male |
| Eucalyptus | Native Australian tree | Any |
| Footy | Australian Rules Football | Male |
| Gumnut | Eucalyptus seed | Baby |
| Humpy | Traditional shelter | Any |
| Jindabyne | NSW alpine town | Any |
| Kookaburra | Laughing bird | Any |
| Larrikin | Carefree Australian | Male |
| Matilda | Australian folk heroine | Female |
| Ningaloo | WA reef | Any |
| Outback | Remote Australian bush | Wild possum |
| Possum Magic | Classic Australian book | Any |
| Queensland | Northern state | Any |
| Ripper | Australian for great | Male |
| Snowy | Snowy Mountains | White possum |
| Tassie | Tasmania | Any |
| Uluru | Sacred Australian rock | Any |
| Vegemite | Iconic Australian spread | Any |
| Wattle | National flower | Yellow possum |
| Yabby | Small Australian crayfish | Small possum |
| Yowie | Australian mythical beast | Large possum |
| Ziggy | Quirky Australian name | Any |
Virginia Opossum Names
The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial native to North America. It’s the one most people picture when they imagine an opossum—grey, long-nosed, and dramatic. These names pay tribute to its distinctly American roots.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian | Eastern US mountain range | Male |
| Blue Ridge | Virginia mountain range | Male |
| Carolina | US coastal state | Female |
| Dixie | Southern US | Female |
| Everglades | Florida wilderness | Wild possum |
| Franklin | Founding father | Male |
| Georgia | Southern US state | Female |
| Homestead | American frontier | Any |
| Indiana | Midwestern state | Any |
| Jefferson | US president | Male |
| Kentucky | Southern state | Male |
| Liberty | American freedom | Any |
| Magnolia | Southern flower | Female |
| Nashville | Tennessee city | Any |
| Ozark | Missouri mountains | Any |
| Piedmont | Virginia foothills | Any |
| Roanoke | Virginia city | Any |
| Savannah | Georgia city | Female |
| Tidewater | Coastal Virginia region | Any |
| Union | United States | Any |
| Virginia | Home state of the species | Female |
| Waynesboro | Shenandoah Valley town | Male |
| Xenith | Strong American name | Any |
| Yuma | Desert state | Any |
| Zeb | Short for Zebedee, frontier feel | Male |
Southern-Style Possum Names
In Southern American culture, possums hold a special (and affectionate) place. Possum stew, possum tales, possum humor—it’s a whole thing. These Southern possum names carry that warm, drawling charm.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Beauregard | Classic Southern name | Male |
| Clyde | Southern river | Male |
| Darl | Southern term of endearment | Any |
| Emmett | Southern classic | Male |
| Florabel | Southern flower name | Female |
| Grady | Southern classic | Male |
| Hattie | Southern grandmother name | Female |
| Ida Mae | Classic Southern double name | Female |
| Junebug | Southern summer insect | Any |
| Kitty Lou | Southern double name | Female |
| Lula Belle | Southern belle | Female |
| Maybelle | Southern classic | Female |
| Nettie | Southern nickname | Female |
| Opal Jean | Southern double name | Female |
| Presley | Country music legend | Any |
| Rue | Southern plant | Female |
| Suellen | Southern double name | Female |
| Tucker | Southern family name | Male |
| Vann | Southern river area | Male |
| Waylon | Country music legend | Male |
Halloween Possum Names
With their wide eyes, grey faces, sharp teeth, and love of playing dead, possums are practically Halloween-themed already. These names lean right into it.
| Name | Meaning/Inspiration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bones | Skeleton | Any |
| Cauldron | Witch’s brew pot | Any |
| Dracula | Famous vampire | Male |
| Elvira | Mistress of the Dark | Female |
