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Emu Name Generator

Generate a list of name ideas for your emu. Tell us about your animal. What makes it unique? Do you prefer human or animal-sounding names? The more you share, the better we’ll do!

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Popular emu names

Crowd favorites for the world's second tallest bird, including a few famous emus.

  • Kevin
  • Rod
  • Big Bird
  • Road Runner
  • Gary
  • Steve
  • Irwin
  • Ned
  • Clancy
  • Bluey
  • Jackaroo
  • Digger
  • Emmett
  • Duncan
  • Cobber

Australian names

Emus are icons of the Australian bush, and these names lean all the way in.

  • Kylie
  • Kip
  • Tassie
  • Coolibah
  • Billabong
  • Wattle
  • Dundee
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Walkabout
  • Mate
  • Vegemite
  • Barbie
  • Didge
  • Cooee

Tall and goofy names

Six feet of neck, feathers, and questionable decisions.

  • Stretch
  • Lanky
  • Legs
  • Legolas
  • Slim
  • Stilts
  • Giraffe
  • Tower
  • Beanpole
  • Gumby
  • Bigfoot
  • Goofy
  • Periscope
  • Longneck
  • Treetop

Fast runner names

Emus can sprint around 30 miles per hour, so speedy names are well earned.

  • Bolt
  • Dash
  • Sprint
  • Zoom
  • Nitro
  • Sonic
  • Blur
  • Whoosh
  • Vroom
  • Lightning
  • Mach
  • Bullet
  • Cheetah
  • Forrest
  • Pronto

Funny emu names

Australia once lost a military campaign to emus, and the birds have been smug ever since.

  • Limu
  • Doug
  • General
  • Emunem
  • Velociraptor
  • Clever Girl
  • Big Chicken
  • Drumstick
  • Ostrich
  • Beep Beep
  • Kickboxer
  • Feather Duster
  • Zoolander
  • Angry Bird
  • Thunder Thighs

Frequently asked questions

Did Australia really fight a war against emus?

Yes, the Great Emu War of 1932 is real history. Soldiers with machine guns were sent to cull emus destroying wheat crops in Western Australia, and the fast, scattered birds proved so hard to hit that the operation was abandoned. Names like General honor the winning side.

Do male and female emus need different names?

Sexing emus is genuinely tricky since both look alike, but behavior gives clues: females make a deep booming drum sound, and it is the males who incubate the eggs and raise the chicks. Many owners pick a flexible name first and let the bird's role reveal itself.

Do emus learn their names?

Emus are curious birds that quickly learn feeding routines and recognize familiar people. Hand raised emus often trot over when their keeper calls, especially if the name is paired with food. Keep the name short and call it the same way every time for best results.

What should I know before naming a whole flock of emus?

Emus can live 10 to 20 years and adult birds look nearly identical, so distinct names plus a leg band or tag system saves confusion later. Themed sets, like Australian towns or speed names, keep a growing flock organized. You can keep each bird's name and details on its profile on Creatures.