The Animal Crossing series has been the home for the coziest and most relaxing social simulation experience, but before you get started in your journey, you will be asked to name the island or town where you’ll spend most of your time. In case you wish to have names based on specific themes like cottagecore aesthetic, spooky, cute, or even funny, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of Animal Crossing island names that you can use directly or take inspiration to create one of your own.
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Animal Crossing Island Names Ideas for All Themes
Scroll through this list of Animal Crossing island names ‘generator’ of sorts and pick (or mix and match) your favorite! If you are playing Animal Crossing New Horizons, then you have a 10-character limit, and all the words mentioned below follow that restriction. Plus, these ACNH island names have been taken from famous real-life islands, pop culture references, TV shows, movies, video games, fantasy books, and much more.
Island Names based on TV Shows, Movies, Books and Pop Culture
- Dark Hedge
- Astoria
- Highclere
- Harad
- Eriador
- Rhovanion
- Ered Luin
- Amon Hen
- Misty Mount
- Mithrin
- Mount Doom
- Weathertop
- Anduin
- Bruinen
- Arnor
- Erebor
- Fangorn
- Esgaroth
- Gondor
- Helms Deep
- Isengard
- Mordor
- Mirkwood
- Rivendell
- Rohan
- The Shire
- Whiterun
- Ecruteak
- Los Santos
- Midgar
- Silent Hill
- Yharnam
- Arcadia
- Citadel
- Earthrealm
- Edenia
- Mirage
- Spira
- Sapienza
- Hyrule
- Sanctuary
Island Names based on Fantasy
- Saltgrasp
- Baystall
- Rosemere
- Windfair
- Mossbay
- Mudscar
- Hazelvein
- Beachglen
- Stonegarde
- Cloudgulf
- Frostwind
- Pureshade
- Mudpeak
- Mudkeep
- Angelspell
- Lasthaven
- Mythbell
- Arrowvein
- Crimford
- Qroitol
- Buptol
- Glowood
- Wuxbury
- Streppus
- Poham
- Drikport
- Seyfield
- Eryland
- Oddworld
- Riverdale
- Ivalice
- Hokkaido
- Megaton
- Ishimura
- Dorado
- Zootopia
- Midtown
- Colosseo
- Havana
- Numbani
- Paraiso
- Junkertown
- Metropolis
- Rialto
- Shambali
- Ilios
- Oasis
- Gibraltar
- Malevento
- Kanezaka
- Necropolis
- Volskaya
- Hanamura
- Petra
- Teyvat
- Krakoa
- Nidavellir
- Asgard
- Atlantis
- Symkaria
- Wakanda
- Utopia
- Westview
- Arrowcave
- LexCorp
- Netherworld
- Arkham
- Smallville
- Gotham
- Ravenscar
- GothCorp
- Blue Valley
- Codsville
- Coast City
- Feithera
- Fairfield
- Mapleville
- Middleton
- Midvale
- Radiance
- Superbia
- Granville
- Abyssia
- Bulgravia
- Galonia
- Kasnia
- Markovia
- Molini
- Rhapastan
- Oolong
- Nairomi
- Tropidor
- Bel Air
- Angor
- Avalon
- Galtea
- Krypton
- Vulcan
- Skartaris
- The Burrow
- Hangleton
- Hogwarts
- Eeylops
- Gringotts
- Weasleys
- Hogsmeade
- Azkaban
- Nurmengard
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Island Names based on Real Life Islands
- Antigua
- Antarctica
- Ashmore
- Barrow
- Buccaneer
- Coral Sea
- Hayman
- Whitsunday
- Furneaux
- Kangaroo
- Montebello
- Rottnest
- Wellesley
- Tasmania
- Barbados
- Bahamas
- Cabo Verde
- Sotavento
- Boa Vista
- Somerset
- Zealand
- Santa Cruz
- Seymour
- Clipperton
- Saint Paul
Spooky Island Names
- Darkhelm
- Oxvalley
- Grimmore
- Roguedale
- Slyhelm
- Crowgrove
- Deadshear
- Ravenguard
- Pinechill
- Thornwood
- Bonehorn
- Redwallow
- Nightyard
- Blackburg
- Pinewharf
- Neverville
- Freyfell
- Grimhelm
- Steephand
- Cursefalls
- Nightburn
- Blackcross
- Stillbrook
- Coldhost
- Elderspire
- Mossmoor
- Rapture
- Gravesend
Cute Cottagecore Aesthetic Island Names
- August
- Autumn
- Blossom
- Bluebell
- Bramble
- Amaryllis
- Cedar
- Clementine
- Clover
- Daffodil
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Birch
- Cloud
- Fisher
- Hawthorn
- Hyacinth
- Hazel
- Juniper
- Meadow
- Pepper
- Oakley
- Marigold
- Magnolia
- Lavender
- Primrose
- Saffron
- Prairie
- Sunflower
- Thistle
- Timber
- Waterlily
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
- Lodge
- Brooke
- Creek
- Meadow
- Everglades
- Glen
- Lane
- Farm
- Hills
- Violette
- Stargazer
- Evergreen
- Honeydrop
- Sunnyside
- Cupcake
- Honeydew
- Rainbow
- Pixiepetal
- Aloha
- Sunset
- Tiki Turtle
- Moonstone
- Ponyville
- Fuchsia
- Lemongrass
- Rosemary
Funny Animal Crossing Island Name Ideas
- Middlefart
- Boring
- Ugley
- Idiotville
- Accident
- Bat Cave
- Bigfoot
- Bitter End
- Bugtussle
- Ding Dong
- Good Grief
- Apocalypse
- Dollarbeg
- Fleatown
- Oniontown
- WaggaWagga
- Zig Zag
- Yum Yum
- Boogertown
- No Name
- Whynot
- Goobertown
- Wahoo
And there you have it! This was our list of suggestions and ideas for your Animal Crossing island name. I hope this helped you name your ACNH island in a fun and creative way!