77 Best Imaginary Friend Names (Curated & Ranked) + Generator

Young boy pointing at his "imaginary friend" shadow

Childhood is a fantastic time in life, full of wonder and creativity. Not only is using their imagination fun for a child, it’s also a crucial part of their development.[1]

Imagination is a key part of gaining an understanding of others’ feelings, which is vital in developing empathy and learning how to handle social situations. It also helps the child develop good problem-solving skills.[2]

As Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”[3]

Many children use their imagination to create imaginary friends. In fact, as many as two-thirds of kids have an imaginary friend at some point in their lives.

This is a sign of resourcefulness and social intelligence and often leads to greater creativity as an adult.[4][5]

If you or someone you know is looking for imaginary friend names for a special make-believe companion, you’re sure to find some great options below! You’ll also find tips on how to create your own.

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    Angel

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    Axel

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    Harmony

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    Professor Fluffypants

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    Goldie

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    Von Doodles

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    Reflecta

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    Corky

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    Moxy

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    Fidgety Pal

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    Sparkles

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    Dolly

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    Yeti Whisperer

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    Cutie Pie

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    Whimsykins

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    Glamour Queen

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    Ace

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    Waffles

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    Sumo Ninja

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    Sugar Cube

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    Swifty Whistler

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    Badabing

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    Hip Hop Hooray

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    Hullaballoo

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    Pow Wow

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    Tickler

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    Key Master

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    Madame Fancy Pants

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    Astro Fella

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    Firefly

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    Emporer of Danger

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    Swizzleberry

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    Pop Rocker

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    Happy

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    Fizzie Pop

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    Bamboozler

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    Topsy Turvy

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    Oddball

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    Sir Oinks-a-lot

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    [Mr./Mrs.] Wiggles

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    Tootsie

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    Lady Diamonds

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    Miss Priss

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    Bitty Buddie

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    Razzamataz

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    Magical Mermaid

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    Mr. Jingles

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    [Prince/Princess] Popstar

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    Dizzy Dancer

Imaginary Friend Name Generator

How to Create Your Own Imaginary Friend Names

The sky is the limit when it comes to imagining your perfect friend, so you may want to dream up an extra-special name to match.

Here are some surefire ways to come up with a name that’s just right for your fanciful friend:

  • Draw a picture. Seeing your friend in full color in the form of a picture is a great way to find inspiration for a name. It might also help if you write down some words to describe your picture that could be used in the name.
  • What’s your friend’s personality? You may want to give your imaginary friend a name to match their personality. If your friend is always grumpy, you could name them something like “Mr. Grumpy Pants.” If they’re always kind, something like “Sugar Drop” might work.
  • What do you enjoy doing with your imaginary friend? If the two of you love to build and create new things, you may want to make a tool or machine part of their name to create something like “Screwdriver Sally” or “Dumptruck Willy.” If sports or movies are more your thing, try using words associated with them instead.
  • Combine names from our list. If some of the names from our list stick out to you but aren’t quite right, try mixing and matching them to create names like “Ace of Bamboozles” or “Swizzleberry Sparkles.”