Hippos are one of the largest land mammals and are native to Africa.
Hippos spend a considerable time in the water to moisturize their skin and regulate their body temperature. Hippos have small feet but are able to run at an extremely fast pace over a short length of distance; but these webbed feet are unable to help them swim properly due to their weight and just allow hippos to float in the water.
If you have recently seen a hippo at a zoo and wish to name it in your own way, here are some cute hippo names for your perusal. Later, you can also check our articles on grey horse names and names of wild animals here at Kidadl!
Pygmy (Greek Origin), meaning, 'short forearm cubit', is a great name for short little hippos that are just too cute.
Boo(English Origin), meaning, 'admirer', is a good name for hippos who are careful, appreciative and observant of their surroundings.
Beasty(Unknown Origin), meaning, 'huge', can describe the huge body of a hippo.
Grumpy(English Origin), meaning, 'surly', is a name that symbolizes the attitude of a hippo when angry or irritated.
Aqua(Latin Origin), meaning, 'water', signifies the aquatic life and habitat of a hippopotamus.
Trixie (English Origin), meaning, 'one who brings joy', is a great female name for a hippo that likes to make others happy and cheerful.
Pat(Latin Origin), meaning, 'noble', is a character from the animation 'Pat And Stan' who does various commercials with his friend, Stan.
Munchkin(German Origin), meaning, 'little in size', is a cute name for a hippopotamus that is small in size and just as cute.
Roxie(Persian Origin), meaning, 'dawn', is the ideal name for hippos with very thick and dark skin.
Gloria(Latin Origin), meaning, 'glory', is one of the chief female characters from 'Madagascar' who was entrapped with her buddies in the zoo.
Jimmy (Hebrew Origin), meaning, 'God may protect', is a great name for a hippo that denotes the heavenly protection of God.
Metal (Greek Origin), meaning, 'heavy', is indeed a suitable name for hippos with bulky bodies.
Ernie(German Origin), meaning, 'serious', shall be the best name for serious and grim-looking baby hippos.
Pinky(Hindi Origin), meaning, 'sweet', is a lovely and funny-sounding name for a female hippo calf.
Flippa(Australian Origin) depicts an aquatic animal and the submerged habitat of a hippopotamus as well.
Lulu(Arabic Origin), meaning, 'pearl', is a unique name for female hippos describing their pure and transparent character.
Milo (German Origin), meaning, 'merciful and soft-hearted', is a great name for a hippo that is meek, friendly and peaceful in nature.
Diva(Italian Origin), meaning, 'female deity', is a sassy name for female baby hippos.
Alvin(English Origin), meaning, 'noble friend', is a cute male baby hippo name symbolizing nobility, friendship, and honor.
Maximus (Latin Origin), meaning, 'the greatest', is a name that surely talks about the gigantic size and weight of this species of animals.
Smurfy(English Origin), meaning, 'happy', is a great name for hippos showing life's jolly, and fortune.
Pink Pippo(Greek Origin), meaning, 'horse lover', is a hippo from the storybook 'Pink Pippos Of Portland'.
George(Greek Origin), meaning, 'farmer', from the comic 'George and Martha' goes on adventures with his companion Martha.
Vegan(English Origin), meaning, 'vegetable eater', describes the vegan diet of a hippo that eats 77.16 lb (35 kg) of grass every night.
Jemma(English Origin), meaning, 'precious stone', is a lovely name for precious little calves.
Faya(American Origin), meaning, 'fairy', is a female hippo name showing divinity and purity.
Bono(Italian Origin), meaning, 'good', suits the good and charismatic personality of baby hippos.
Calf (Middle English Origin), meaning, 'young cow', is the perfect name for newborn hippos which are dependent on their family.
Cookie (Dutch Origin), meaning, 'sweet little cake', is a sweet and adorable name for a hippo.
Cupcake (American Origin), meaning, 'small cakes in cups', is basically a cute name for calves of a hippopotamus.
Snorty(English Origin), meaning, 'annoying', has to be a suitable name for hippos with big nostrils who like to snort and annoy others.
Baby(English Origin), meaning, 'infant', is a really cute name for hippos depicting innocence and pure behavior.
Snoopy, meaning, 'one who likes to pry, inquisitive' is the perfect name for hippos who are interested in everything they see.
Fifi(French Origin), meaning, 'growth', is a cute female name for a hippo that is someday expected to grow big and strong.
Moby(English Origin), meaning, 'complex', is a good name for hippos with a difficult personality.
Ella(Greek Origin), meaning, 'beautiful', denotes the pleasing and alluring presence of these majestic animals called hippos.
Peter Potamus(Greek Origin), meaning, 'rock', is a purple-colored hippo all set for his flying adventure on a hot air balloon in 'Peter Potamus And His Magic Flying balloon'.
Lola(Spanish Origin), meaning, 'sorrows', is a name depicting the hippos which are a threatened species and require protection.
Tammy (Hebrew Origin), meaning, 'palm tree', representing happiness and tranquillity is the perfect name for baby hippos.
Kai(Hawaiian Origin), meaning, 'sea', symbolizes the natural habitat of water submerged hippos.
Bagel(German Origin), meaning, 'sweet food', is a mesmerizing name signifying the sweetness and innocence of the baby hippo.
Hugo(Italian Origin), meaning, 'spirit', is the only survivor on the Zanzibar island after the hippo massacre was caused by the Sultan of the village for ages by hippos for food.
Bobbafett(French Origin), meaning, 'suitable', is a funny name for a round and cute hippo.
Maya(Greek Origin), meaning, 'good mother', is the perfect name for hippos who are the best mothers.
Pola (Polish Origin), meaning, 'poppy', is a cute name depicting happiness, joy.
Cessa(American Origin), meaning, 'stop', is a name that throws light on the need to protect hippos from being a threatened species.
Hippy(American Origin), is a good name for a hippopotamus that symbolizes coolness and cuteness.
Heli (Hebrew Origin), meaning, 'high', is an adorable name for a baby hippo that always likes to take the high ground.
Polly (French Origin), meaning, 'polite', symbolizes friendliness and calmness and is a cute and funny name for a female hippo.
Hyppo(Greek Origin), meaning, 'water horse', is an anime character from 'Hyppo And Thomas' which shows the cordiality of a hippo and bird.
Marita(Spanish Origin), meaning, 'beloved', is a Spanish character from the cartoon 'Animaniacs' who is very wealthy.
Hearty(Irish Origin), meaning, 'generous', is a great name for hippos who are very calm and think about others before themselves.
Pippo(Greek Origin), meaning, 'horse lover', is a cute, funny, and suitable name for these river horses.
King(Old English Origin), meaning, 'leader', signifies one of the largest land-living mammals, the hippopotamus.
Donna(Italian Origin), meaning, 'lady', is a great female name for a hippo showing charm and attractiveness.
Connor (Gaelic Origin), meaning, 'hunter or hound lover', is a great name for baby hippos with a very sharp sense of hearing and smell.
Hulky(English Origin), meaning, 'large thing', is a typical name for giant and bulky hippos.
Hippo(Greek Origin), meaning, 'water', is a character from the famous comic of 'Marvel'.
Beck(Germanic Origin), meaning, 'stream', is a name that perfectly depicts the water-loving nature of hippos.
Andy (Greek Origin), meaning, 'brave or manly', is a good name for a male baby hippo who is very courageous.
Tank (Ancient Norman Origin) is a funny name that symbolizes the tank-sized gut.
Landon (English Origin), meaning, 'long hill', signifies the ability of the baby hippo to grow into a huge and heavy hippopotamus.
Dolph(American Origin), meaning, 'noble wolf', from the cartoon,' Dolph The Fascist Hippo' is depicted as someone who has racist behavior.
Martha(Ancient Greek Origin), meaning, 'lady', is a hippo who, with his friend George carries out historical adventures in the comic 'George And Martha'
Mali(German Origin), meaning, 'brave', is a character from the traditional story of Mali who had a very tragic end.
Amahle (South African Origin), meaning, 'the beautiful one', is a baby hippo born under the full moon at the San Diego zoo.
Shawn (Irish Origin), meaning, 'God's gift', is a great name showing that the merciful God has given a hippo its divine blessings.
Guinness(Irish Origin), meaning, 'chosen one', is a unique, famous, and extraordinary name for a baby hippopotamus.
Moo (Chinese Origin) is a funny name depicting the call of these submerged river horses.
Sunny(English Origin), meaning, 'bright', is a good name for hippos with light-colored skins.
Kobo (Japanese Origin) is quite a funny name for a hippo that likes to always be happy and giggle.
Daisy(Old English Origin), meaning, 'day's eye', shows the loveliness and beauty of a flower that is perfect for cute little baby hippos.
Biggy(Scottish Origin), meaning, 'large', is a perfect name for a hippo that is big and large in size.
Thor(Scandinavian Origin), meaning, 'thunder', is a funny name for hippos.
Flavio(Spanish Origin), meaning, 'blonde', is the supporting character of the famous show, 'Animaniacs'.
Moto Moto(Japanese Origin), meaning, 'soul', is a hippo from 'Madagascar 2' with a unique character who really likes the opposite gender.
Becky(English Origin), meaning, 'moderate', is a cute name for hippos signifying joy, cuteness and loveliness.
Chevy (French Origin), meaning, 'knight', symbolizes just and honored behavior for hippos.
