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Banana names: 170+ funny, cute and punny names for a banana

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The best banana names are fruity puns or cheerful classics, like Ripe Van Winkle, Keanu Peels and Anna Banana.

Bananas get named more often than you would think: school projects, lunchbox notes, costumes, plush toys and pets all need a good one. Below are 170+ ideas grouped by style: funny puns, celebrity banana names, cute names, names for a banana character, nicknames for people, costume names, names for pets and banana business names. Every name is clean and has a short note.

Can't decide? Shuffle 6 random picks

  • Nana Nana Boo Boo

    The playground taunt in fruit form

  • Bunch Cassidy

    An outlaw pun for a fruit on the run

  • Split Decision

    Can never, ever choose a restaurant

  • Dr. Potassium

    Prescribes one snack a day, minimum

  • Bunchy

    A cuddly name for a fluffy pet

  • Tropic

    A sunny name for an island-loving bird

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Funny banana names

Peel-good puns for the funniest fruit in the bowl.

  1. Anna Banana: The classic rhyme every kid already knows
  2. Bananarchy: A rebel fruit that refuses to ripen on schedule
  3. Split Second: Gone from the fruit bowl in a flash
  4. Appeeling: The most charming fruit in the bowl
  5. Potassium Pete: A healthy hero with a famous mineral
  6. Nana Nana Boo Boo: The playground taunt in fruit form
  7. Mush Puppy: For a very, very soft snack
  8. Yellow Fellow: A cheerful name with an easy rhyme
  9. Spotty McSpotface: For a fruit covered in brown freckles
  10. Crescent Carl: Shaped like the moon and proud of it
  11. Mr. Mushy: Past its prime but full of personality
  12. Bruiser: Has survived a few bumps in the grocery bag
  13. Banana Bandit: Sneaks out of the lunchbox every day
  14. Slippery Sam: Classic cartoon peel-slip energy
  15. Bananapocalypse: When the whole bunch goes brown at once
  16. Bananathan: Nathan with a fruity upgrade
  17. Bananasaurus Rex: A prehistoric fruit with a big roar
  18. Nanner: The way Grandpa says it, now a name
  19. Bananza: A fruity jackpot, like striking gold
  20. Peel-y Cool: Chill, laid-back and very smooth
  21. Unpeelievable: For a fruit too good to be true
  22. Peel Good Pete: Always in a sunny mood
  23. Peelin' Groovy: A sixties-style fruit with very good vibes
  24. Spotacular: Wears its brown dots proudly
  25. Curve Ball: A sporty fruit with a natural bend
  26. Smoosh: Ready for banana bread any minute now

Celebrity banana puns

Famous names with a fruity twist. These get the biggest laughs.

  1. Keanu Peels: An action-star pun for a cool, calm fruit
  2. Peel Collins: A drummer pun for a fruit with rhythm
  3. Ripe-ana Grande: A pop-star pun that hits the high notes
  4. Elvis Peelsley: The king of the fruit bowl
  5. Taylor Split: A pop superstar pun with dessert vibes
  6. Peel Diamond: A classic crooner pun for a golden fruit
  7. Peelé: A soccer legend pun for a sporty fruit
  8. Bunch Cassidy: An outlaw pun for a fruit on the run
  9. Bananardo da Vinci: A Renaissance genius in a yellow jacket
  10. Albert Bananastein: A brainy fruit with wild ideas
  11. Ludwig van Peelthoven: A classical composer pun for a musical snack
  12. Cleopeeltra: Royal fruit of the Nile
  13. William Shakespeel: To peel or not to peel, that is the question
  14. Michelangeyellow: An artist pun for a masterpiece of a fruit
  15. Dwayne "The Peel" Johnson: A wrestling-star pun for a very strong snack
  16. The Fruit Formerly Known as Green: A pop-legend pun for a snack that finally ripened
  17. Peel McCartney: A Beatle pun for a fruit that sings
  18. Ripe Van Winkle: Slept so long it turned brown
  19. Smoothie Criminal: A pop-legend pun for a blender-bound snack
  20. Peely Dan: A mellow pun on a classic rock duo
  21. Mona Peela: A famous smile in fruit form
  22. Peel Armstrong: One small step for fruit

Cute banana names

Sweet, simple names for a banana you love too much to eat.

  1. Nana: Short, sweet and easy for little kids to say
  2. Bananabelle: A pretty name with a fruity twist
  3. Sunny: Bright yellow, just like the morning
  4. Goldie: For a perfectly golden fruit
  5. Freckles: For a snack with a few sugar spots
  6. Smiley: Shaped like a grin, so the name fits
  7. Banjo: A playful name that starts like the fruit
  8. Bunchkin: The tiniest member of the cluster
  9. Moony: Crescent-shaped, dreamy and calm
  10. Honey: Sweet, golden and very easy to love
  11. Custard: Soft, sweet and very mellow
  12. Pip: Tiny and cute for a baby fruit
  13. Dottie: Polka-dotted with brown sugar spots
  14. Buttercup: A yellow flower name for a yellow fruit
  15. Bananita: A tiny, sweet little one
  16. Squishy: For a soft, very ripe snack
  17. Nanette: A fancy upgrade on Nana
  18. Sunbeam: Warm, bright and cheerful
  19. Bean: Tiny, sweet and completely adorable
  20. Cuddles: You want to hug it, not eat it
  21. Mellow: Calm, easygoing and perfectly ripe
  22. Daffodil: A golden spring flower name

Names for a banana character or mascot

Names with a title or a last name, for school projects, stories, plush toys and mascots.

  1. Professor Peel: A very smart fruit with tiny glasses
  2. Captain Bunch: Leader of the fruit bowl crew
  3. Sergeant Split: Strict, but sweet with ice cream
  4. Dr. Potassium: Prescribes one snack a day, minimum
  5. Agent Double-O-Nana: A spy fruit with a license to snack
  6. Sir Peelington: A very proper fruit in a top hat
  7. Lady Bunchworth: An elegant banana from a fine family
  8. Barry Banana: Simple, alliterative and easy to remember
  9. Bob the Banana: A plain, friendly name for a plain, friendly fruit
  10. Benny Bunch: A friendly fruit with a very big family
  11. Baron von Banana: A fancy villain with a twirly mustache
  12. Mayor McPeel: The elected leader of the fruit bowl
  13. Detective Sundae: Solves mysteries and tops desserts
  14. Chef Smoothie: Blends every dish into a drink
  15. Coach Crescent: Yells "hustle" from the sideline
  16. Grandpa Speckles: The wise old fruit with the best stories
  17. Count Bananula: A vampire fruit that only comes out at snack time
  18. Ninja Nana: Silent, quick and gone from the bowl
  19. Robo-Nana: A robot banana from the future
  20. Princess Plantain: Royal cousin from the cooking banana side
  21. King Cavendish: Named for the most common supermarket variety
  22. Lady Finger: Named for a real small, sweet banana variety
  23. Big Mike: Nickname of the export variety sold before the Cavendish
  24. Captain Peelbeard: A pirate banana with a parrot friend
  25. Mega Mush: A superhero whose power is extreme softness
  26. Officer Peeler: Keeps order in the fruit bowl

Banana nicknames for people

Fond, funny nicknames for friends who love bananas, or who are a little bananas.

  1. Top Banana: The boss, the leader, the head of the crew
  2. Second Banana: The loyal sidekick who makes the star look good
  3. Bananas: For the friend with wild, happy energy
  4. Bunch Leader: Always organizing the group plans
  5. Banana Pants: Silly, goofy and fun at every party
  6. Peel Deal: The genuine article, now in yellow
  7. Smoothie: A smooth talker with a sweet side
  8. Potassium Pal: The friend who keeps everyone healthy
  9. Sundae Best: Always dressed up for the weekend
  10. Ripe Stuff: Has exactly what it takes, only fruitier
  11. Banana Breadwinner: The baker friend everyone relies on
  12. Peelgrim: A traveler who always packs a snack
  13. Mush: The softie of the group
  14. Bunchmate: A best friend from the same cluster
  15. Peely: A short, fun nickname with a fruity hint
  16. Ba-Nan: For anyone called Nancy or Ann
  17. Split Decision: Can never, ever choose a restaurant
  18. Golden Child: The favorite who can do no wrong
  19. Nana Banana: A sweet name for a grandma who bakes
  20. Peelharmonic: The friend who is always humming a tune

Banana costume names

Names for a banana costume at Halloween, a fun run or a team mascot.

  1. The Appeeling Avenger: A superhero who saves snack time
  2. Ripe Ranger: Patrols the produce aisle
  3. Banana Split Squad: A group costume with ice cream friends
  4. Hand of Five: A group costume where friends form one banana cluster
  5. The Whole Bunch: For a family costume that matches
  6. Going Bananas: For the costume that dances all night
  7. Yellow Alert: Bright enough to spot from across the party
  8. Peel Out: For a speedy banana in a fun run
  9. Fun Run Fruit: Racing for a good cause in full costume
  10. Slapstick Slip: A classic comedy costume with a peel trail
  11. The Bananator: A tough fruit that promises it'll be back
  12. Potassium Power: Fuel for a race day in full yellow
  13. Fruit Salad Captain: Leads a team of costumed produce pals
  14. Ripe Night Fever: A disco banana in a white suit
  15. Lunchbox Legend: Every kid's favorite midday snack hero
  16. Banana Ballerina: A tutu, a peel and a pirouette
  17. Banana Cowboy: Yeehaw, partner, pass the smoothie
  18. Peel-a-Boo: A Halloween fruit with a spooky twist
  19. Yellow Jersey: Leading the bike race in full costume
  20. The Ripe Brigade: A whole team in matching fruit suits

Banana names for pets

For yellow birds, golden dogs, cats and anything else that loves a fruity snack.

  1. Bananary: A sunny pun for a yellow canary
  2. Plantain: A sturdy name for a big, golden dog
  3. Bunchy: A cuddly name for a fluffy pet
  4. Split: For a cat who bolts at the vacuum
  5. Banoffee: A sweet name for a caramel-colored cat
  6. Sundae: For a pet that lives for treats
  7. Cavendish: A distinguished name for a golden dog
  8. Banana Loaf: For a cat that tucks its paws into a bread shape
  9. Peelix: A fruity spin on a classic cat name
  10. Hula: A tropical name for a cheerful pet
  11. Mush Mush: For a sled dog with a fruity side
  12. Fritter: A sweet name for a small golden pet
  13. Puddin': For a soft, sweet, slow-moving pet
  14. Ripley: A ripe pun on a classic name
  15. Speckles: For a spotted pup
  16. Nana Bear: A cuddly name for a golden puppy
  17. Polly Peel: A chatty parrot who loves fruit
  18. Iguanana: A pun-perfect name for a pet lizard
  19. Banana Bunny: For a golden rabbit who loves treats
  20. Monkey Bread: A sweet pastry name for a playful pup
  21. Tropic: A sunny name for an island-loving bird

Banana business names

For smoothie stands, banana bread bakeries and fruit carts.

  1. The Banana Stand: A classic name for a frozen banana booth
  2. Peel & Pour: A smoothie bar that blends to order
  3. Spotted & Sweet: Bread baked from perfectly spotty fruit
  4. Ripe Time Smoothies: Blended at exactly the right moment
  5. Bunch of Bread: A bakery that sells loaves by the dozen
  6. Hand Picked Fruit Co.: Named for the proper term for a banana cluster
  7. Go Bananas Juice Bar: A fun, energetic smoothie shop name
  8. The Split Shack: Banana splits and sundaes all summer
  9. Peel Street Market: A cute address-style name for a produce stand
  10. Potassium Station: A fuel stop for runners and cyclists
  11. Frosty Peel: Frozen bananas, dipped and sprinkled
  12. Bunch Box: A monthly treat delivery for fruit lovers
  13. Nana's Kitchen: A homey bakery with a family feel
  14. The Ripe Stop: A quick smoothie spot for busy mornings
  15. Plantain Palace: Fried plantains and other tropical treats
  16. The Golden Curve: An elegant name for a dessert cafe
  17. Banana Bread Bros.: A friendly bakery run by siblings
  18. Crescent Creamery: Banana ice cream with a moon-shaped logo
  19. The Daily Peel: A morning smoothie spot with fresh news
  20. Bunch & Brunch: A cafe famous for its fruity pancakes

How to pick the right name

Build on a word people hear instantly

Peel, bunch, split and ripe are the most recognizable banana words, so puns built on them land the fastest.

Let the ripeness decide

A green banana suits a young name like Pip, while a spotty one has earned Freckles or Ripe Van Winkle.

Add a title for a character

Professor, Captain, Sir or Detective turns a plain fruit into a character with a story, which is perfect for school projects and plush toys.

Keep it lunchbox-safe

Banana jokes can wander off track fast. Every name here is clean enough for a kid's lunch note.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good name for a banana?

Anna Banana, Ripe Van Winkle, Keanu Peels, Nana and Professor Peel are all fun picks. A rhyme or a pun on peel or bunch works best.

What are some funny banana names?

Bananarchy, Peely Dan, Mush Puppy, Smoothie Criminal and Spotty McSpotface always get a laugh. Celebrity puns like Taylor Split and Peel Collins are crowd favorites too.

What is a group of bananas called?

A cluster of bananas is called a hand, and each single banana is called a finger. Several hands growing together on one stem make a bunch.

What is the most common banana variety?

The Cavendish is the banana sold in most supermarkets today. Before it, the main export banana was the Gros Michel, nicknamed Big Mike, which Panama disease largely wiped out in the mid-1900s.

What is a good name for a banana costume?

Try The Appeeling Avenger, Peel Out, Going Bananas or Ripe Night Fever. For a group costume, Hand of Five and The Whole Bunch are hard to beat.

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