260+ Badass Crab Names for Your Ocean Warrior

Crabs are fascinating creatures with their hard shells, quick claws, and unique movements, earning them a reputation as little warriors of the ocean. Whether you’re naming a real crab, a crab-themed character, or even a toy crab, choosing a badass name is a great way to highlight their feisty and resilient nature. A strong, memorable name reflects their bold personality and oceanic charm.

When naming a crab, inspiration can come from their tough exteriors, unique behavior, or their connection to the sea. From fierce and powerful names to ones inspired by mythology, marine life, or pop culture, there are countless options to make your crab stand out as an ocean warrior.

To help you find the perfect fit, we’ve compiled a list of over 260 badass crab names. Whether you’re looking for something strong, clever, or totally unique, this list has something for every crab enthusiast. Let’s dive into the deep blue and discover the perfect name for your ocean warrior!

Best Crab Names

Mariner	Mystic	Tide
Azure	Sandy	Coral
Reef	Harbor	Surge
Wave	Scuttle	Seaweed
Fisher	Mist	Blue
Shore	Admiral	Pearl
Marina Blue	Gumbo	Skipper
Lagoon	Nautica	Ripple
Splash	Captain	Pacific

Cool Crab Names

Axel	Onyx	Riptide
Phantom	Nitro	Maverick
Steel	Spike	Titan
Fang	Comet	Eclipse
Glacier	Jet	Vortex
Grit	Frost	Vandal
Thunder	Rebel	Razor
Turbo	Lightning	Zephyr
Blaze	Storm	Venom
Shadow	Ice	Crusher

Funny Crab Names

Krusty	Sandy Cheeks	Snappy
Pincer Potter	Shelly	Snap Dragon
Shell Shock	Crabzilla	Clawverine
Mr. Krabs	Clawsome	Tidal Wave
Sandy Claws	Captain Claw	Bubbles
Salty	Clawde	Beach Bum
Pinchy McPinchface	Leggy Smalls	Snapper
Crabenstein	Sir Pinch-a-lot	Crabby Patty
Old Bay	King Pinch	Snap Crackle Pop
Pinch Runner	Clawdia	Crabacado

Cute Crab Names

Cotton	Twix	Cupcake
Sweetpea	Pudding	Cuddles
Fizzy	Taffy	Poppy
Lollipop	Fudge	Waffles
Marshmallow	Popsicle	Bubblegum
Skittles	Twinkle	Biscuit
Snuggles	Muffin	Fluffy
Sprinkles	Buttercup	Giggles
Sugar	Squirt	Peachy

Unique Crab Names

Kelpie	Orinoco	Nebula
Nereus	Driftwood	Solstice
Tidal	Pelagic	Anemone
Cascade	Cinnabar	Maris
Thalassa	Wavecrest	Quasar
Oceanus	Abyss	Saltwhisper
Trench	Flux	Cirrus
Equinox	Reefbreaker	Glimmer
Calypso	Briny	Celestia
Hydron	Myriad

Naming by Crab Species

King Crab Names

Marlin	Titan	Neptune
Flounder	Jumbo	Pincher
Dory	Squirt	Goliath
Ariel	Hercules	Bubbles
King	Coral	Sandy
Nemo	Wave	Biggie
Clawdette	Colossus

Fiddler Crab Names

Pinch	Snappy	Ariel
Bubbles	Nemo	Skippy
Wave	Dory	Squirt
Clawdia	Quickstep	Flounder
Coral	Zippy	Speedy
Neptune	Jazzy	Sandy
Marlin	Fiddler

Hermit Crab Names

Pinchy	Shellby	Sandy
Bubbles	Flounder	Marlin
Coco	Hermie	Dory
Bubble	Sebastian	Ariel
Neptune	Shelly	Wave
Squirt	Coral	Nemo
Mr. Krabs	Claws

Male Crab Names

Milton	Montgomery	Oliver
Cedric	Quentin	George
Sebastian	Percy	Simon
Ernest	Winston	Hector
Rupert	Harold	Jasper
Reginald	Edgar	Nigel
Graham	Victor	Barnaby
Tobias	Frederick	Leonard
Clarence	Wallace	Benedict
Vincent	Arthur	Alfred

Female Crab Names

Harriet	Victoria	Ophelia
Sophia	Adelaide	Gwendolyn
Clarissa	Violet	Beatrice
Naomi	Eloise	Lucinda
Imogen	Winona	Miranda
Cecilia	Diana	Rosalind
Juliet	Beatrice	Fiona
Yvette	Penelope	Tabitha
Josephine	Isabella	Ursula
Katherine	Zelda	Serena

Baby Crab Names

Titch	Smidge	Lil’ Bit
Elf	Pint	Bitsy
Munchkin	Tiny	Runt
Dinky	Mini	Little One
Sprout	Chip	Nugget
Teeny	Wee Lad	Pebble
Itsy	Baby Blue	Speck
Tidbit	Bitty	Squirtle
Nano	Sprinkle	Micro
Minnow	Nibblet	Pixie

Nickname For Crab

Whiskers	Zippy	Nippy
Scurry	Scuttle	Scooter
Crawler	Skippy	Hopper
Clipper	Snapper	Speedy
Jumper	Snappy	Flipper
Clicker	Sneaky	Scamp
Skitter	Pincer	Crusty
Quicky	Hasty	Dasher
Scrappy	Buddy	Bouncer
Dodger	Swifty	Zoomer

Naming your crab is a fun way to celebrate their bold and unique nature. With over 260 badass names to choose from, you’re sure to find one that perfectly suits your ocean warrior. Whether it’s inspired by their tough claws, their connection to the sea, or their resilient spirit, this list is full of creative and powerful options.

Take your time to explore the names and let your crab’s quirks and traits guide your choice. A great name isn’t just a title—it’s a tribute to their strength and charm. Celebrate your crab with a name as fierce and unforgettable as they are!