Bigfoot is given a variety of names in various countries and cultures.

Bigfoot names

Timothy D

2/3/20243 min read

Here is a list of some of the names given to animals that are similar:

Sasquatch: The name used primarily in North America, especially in the Pacific Northwest. "Sasquatch" is derived from the Halkomelem language of indigenous peoples in that region.

Yeti: Also known as the "Abominable Snowman," the Yeti is a legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains, primarily in Nepal and Tibet.

Yowie: This name is used in Australia to describe a creature similar to Bigfoot. Yowie legends are prominent in Aboriginal Australian mythology.

Almas: A name used in Central Asia, particularly in Mongolia and Kazakhstan. The Almas is described as a wild man or ape-like creature.

Mande Barung: This name is associated with a cryptid from the remote northeastern Indian state of Assam. The Mande Barung is said to be a large ape-like creature.

Skunk Ape: A term used in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida. The Skunk Ape is said to emit a strong odor, similar to a skunk.

Orang Pendek: A creature said to inhabit the dense forests of Sumatra, Indonesia. "Orang Pendek" means "short person" in Indonesian, and descriptions often resemble a small, upright ape.

Mapinguari: A legendary creature from South American folklore, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. The Mapinguari is often depicted as a giant sloth-like creature.

Sabie: Is a legendary, ape-like cryptid said to inhabit the forests of South Africa, often described as large, hairy, and elusive.

Chuchunya: From Russian folklore, the Chuchunya is described as a large, hairy hominid. Sightings have been reported in the remote Siberian wilderness.

Barmanou: Said to inhabit the mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Barmanou is often described as a large, hairy creature with human-like features.

Nguoi Rung: The "Forest People" of Vietnam, Nguoi Rung is a term used to describe creatures resembling Bigfoot that are said to inhabit the country's forests.

Yeren: In addition to the Chinese Yeren, this term is also used in Vietnam to describe a wild, human-like creature rumored to live in the forests.

Wendigo: While not exactly a Bigfoot-like creature, the Wendigo is a mythical creature from Algonquian folklore in North America. It is often associated with cannibalism and winter.

Maricoxi: A creature from South American indigenous lore, particularly among the Yanomami people of the Amazon rainforest. The Maricoxi is often described as a large, hairy, and aggressive being.

Nuk-luk: In the Inuit mythology of northern Canada, the Nuk-luk is a fearsome, hairy creature said to inhabit the wilderness.

Agogwe: From the legends of the African Pygmies, the Agogwe is believed to be a small, human-like creature with long hair.

Momo: Short for "Missouri Monster," Momo is the name given to a Bigfoot-like creature that was reported to inhabit Missouri, USA, in the 1970s.

Nandi Bear: A cryptid reported in East Africa, particularly among the Nandi people of Kenya. Descriptions vary, but it's often described as a large, aggressive bear-like creature.

Orang Dalam: A cryptid from Malaysian and Indonesian folklore, the Orang Dalam is described as a humanoid creature living in the forests.

Kaptar: In Turkic mythology, the Kaptar is a wild, hairy creature similar to Bigfoot, often associated with mountainous regions.

Mogollon Monster: Reported in Arizona and New Mexico, USA, the Mogollon Monster is said to resemble Bigfoot and is named after the Mogollon Rim.

Chaneques: In Mexican folklore, the Chaneques are small, mischievous creatures that are sometimes described as having hairy or ape-like features.

Enkidu: From ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Enkidu is a wild man created by the gods to challenge the protagonist Gilgamesh in the epic of Gilgamesh.

Tornit: In Inuit mythology, the Tornit is a race of powerful, hairy giants that live in the mountains and are known for their strength.

Batutut: A creature reported in the Philippines, the Batutut is described as a small, hairy humanoid with long hair covering its entire body.

Sisemite: From Native American Yokut mythology in California, the Sisemite is a giant, ape-like creature that inhabits the mountains.