941 Alien Names

Alien names sound like they come from another planet. In this article, you’ll learn more about the qualities of alien names. We’ll look at some famous alien character names and hand-picked lists of alien names for characters, humans, and video games.

What are Alien Names?

Alien names are used to describe a being whose origins are from a distant place in space. An alien character’s name should sound as if it’s from another time and place, and more specifically another planet. An alien with an appropriate name will give the impression of being foreign, different, and intriguing. Often, an alien name sounds interesting to the ear, and is usually very unique in spelling, feeling, and meaning.

Male and female aliens have unique characteristics. A female alien could be strong-willed and confident, demure and feminine, or graceful and wise. A male alien might be a courageous hero, a curious troublemaker, or a hapless sidekick. Take a look through this comprehensive list of alien names divided by gender and by different qualities.

Top 100 Alien Names

In this list, you will find male and female alien names with galactic and science-fiction qualities. These names are ideal for extraterrestrial characters.

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Cool Alien Names

Cool is synonymous with being fashionably attractive, and these alien names certainly have that cool factor. Here’s a list of some of the coolest alien names.

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Cute Alien Names

In certain science fiction stories, the alien is cute and childlike. These names are perfect for such an alien. Enjoy reading through this list and feel the cuteness.

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Unique Alien Names

When we consider that aliens are from another planet far, far away, it’s important that they have a unique name. You’re not likely to encounter these names in many places — in this galaxy and beyond!

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Science-Fiction Alien Names

These names won’t look out of place in a science-fiction story. They strike the balance between being unique and being reminiscent of scientific exploration of space and beyond.

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Badass Alien Names

Maybe you’re looking for an alien name that’s a little edgier. For your badass alien, we have compiled a list of names that are seriously tough.

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Beautiful Alien Names

Sometimes, an alien is a beautiful creature. These names capture some of that beautiful energy and give off the essence of beauty when you hear them.

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Exotic Alien Names

By their very nature, aliens are very exotic. In fact, the word alien is almost synonymous with exotic. These names hold some of that exotic energy.

Alien Name Generator

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Famous Fictional Alien Characters

E.T. is an acronym meaning extraterrestrial. It is the name of the titular protagonist in the 1982 movie. Extraterrestrial literally means from outside the Earth or its atmosphere. While E.T. as a name is a simply perfect name for the alien character in the movie, it’s believed to have been chosen as it also consists of the first and last letter of the deuteragonist Elliott.

Xenomorph is a fictional species that serves as the titular antagonist in the Alien film series. In the series, the Xenomorph is believed to be the most-deadly extraterrestrial species. The name Xenomorph is an apt combination of ancient Greek words — Xeno means ‘other’ or ‘strange’, while morph means ‘shape’. As a hostile central character in the movies, this name is perfect.

ALF is the titular character in an NBC show that ran in the late 1980s about an alien that crash-landed into a suburban family’s garage. The family takes him into their home and he is given the name ALF by the dad of the family Willie Tanner. While ALF’s name is a simple acronym meaning Alien Life Form, there is a comedic effect in it, as ‘Alf’ is such a humble human name to give to an alien.

Predator is the name given to the titular extraterrestrial species in the movie series Predator. The Predator is given this name due to the fact that the alien trophy hunts other species for sport; notably, in the first movie, they arrive on Earth to hunt humans. Predator is also known as Yautja, but the name Predator is incredibly apt as it means a creature or an animal that preys on others.

Groot is an alien character from comic books published by Marvel. Groot is an extraterrestrial who is tree-like in shape and can only say ‘I am Groot’. Groot comes from the Dutch last name de Groot, meaning ‘big’. It was originally a name for a tall person. This is appropriate for the alien character Groot, as he can grow to 23 feet tall and 8,000 pounds in weight.

Marvin the Martian is an alien character from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies’ cartoon series. He’s often portrayed as a villain and wears a peculiar outfit of a helmet and a skirt. Marvin the Martian spends his time trying to destroy Earth as it blocks the view of Venus from his home on Mars — hence the name Marvin the Martian.