Pirate names for your pet, from Treasure Island
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Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island (1883) has the most famous pet parrot in books: Long John Silver's parrot, Captain Flint, who screams 'Pieces of eight!' until she runs out of breath. Its pirate names suit birds, fish and any pet with a swagger.
Checked October 29, 2026.
16 names, good for any pet. Read Treasure Island on Peabody (for kids).
| Shortlist | Name | Boy or girl | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Flint | Either | Long John Silver's parrot, named after the pirate captain. Great for a bird. | |
| Flint | Either | Short for Captain Flint: the parrot, and the pirate who buried the treasure. | |
| Long John | Boy | Long John Silver, the ship's cook with a secret. | |
| Silver | Either | Long John Silver's last name, and a fine color for a pet. Great for a fish or cat. | |
| Jim | Boy | Jim Hawkins, the boy who finds the treasure map. | |
| Ben Gunn | Boy | The castaway who has lived alone on the island for three years. | |
| Billy Bones | Boy | The old sea captain at the Admiral Benbow inn. | |
| Squire | Boy | Squire Trelawney, who buys the ship. | |
| Livesey | Either | Doctor Livesey, the calm, brave doctor. | |
| Smollett | Boy | Captain Smollett, the strict and honest captain. | |
| Hispaniola | Girl | The ship that sails to Treasure Island. Great for a fish. | |
| Doubloon | Either | A Spanish gold coin, found in the treasure. Great for a fish. | |
| Pieces of Eight | Either | What Captain Flint the parrot shouts: old Spanish silver coins. Great for a bird. | |
| Admiral Benbow | Boy | The inn run by Jim's family, where the story starts. | |
| Jolly Roger | Boy | The pirate flag, raised in the story. | |
| Skeleton | Either | The islet by the anchorage, once a place where pirates met. |
Tick the names you like, then take them to a family vote.
Sources
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, Project Gutenberg (checked October 29, 2026)