300 Small Animal Names for Guinea Pigs, Ferrets & More

Alvin

OK, so the famous Alvin is a chipmunk, not a guinea pig. But if your guinea pig loves to sing just like Alvin does, feel free to repurpose his name for your pet.

Andes

If you have a Peruvian guinea pig, name them after these mountains in the country of Peru.

Amazon

Part of the Amazon Basin rainforest is in Peru, making this an appropriate name for a Peruvian guinea pig.

Bacon

No, you shouldn’t feed bacon to your pet, but you can give them this moniker that references the “pig” in their name.

Blaster

In the film “G-Force,” Blaster (voiced by Tracy Morgan) is part of the G-Force team of animals trained for special missions like stopping an evil billionaire from taking over the world.

Buck

A reference to guinea pigs’ ever-chomping buck teeth.

Bugsy

In the 2008 film “Bedtime Stories,” Bugsy is a guinea pig with large, animated eyes who belongs to Skeeter’s niece and nephew.

Cashew

This long-haired black and white guinea pig belonged to Gavin Orsay in the TV series “House of Cards.”

Chatty

If your guinea pig is a talker, give them this name.

Chico

For Peruvian guinea pigs, this name meaning “boy” also references the Norte Chico civilization dating back to 3500 BCE in Peru.

Chirpy

Some guinea pigs make a chirping sound to communicate.

Chomper

Your guinea pigs’ teeth (aka their “chompers”) keep growing throughout their lives.

Chubbs

For a girthy guinea pig.

Coco

A play on chocolate for brown guinea pigs, or a nod to Coco Chanel, for effortlessly chic furballs.

Cottonball

Perfect for white guinea pigs who might be mistaken for clouds of fluff.

Darwin

In the film “G-Force,” Sam Rockwell voices Darwin, another guinea pig on the specially trained animal squad.

Dawn

Guinea pigs are typically most active around dawn and dusk, so if your furry friend has fur the color of the sunrise, give them this name.

Dusk

If your guinea pig is more gray or black, on the other hand, opt for Dusk as a name.

Ellis

American writer Ellis Parker Butler’s story “Pigs Is Pigs,” which tells the story of a railway agent and customer arguing over the correct rate for shipping two guinea pigs, was turned into a Walt Disney cartoon in 1954.

Farrow

This English boys’ name stems from an old English word meaning “young pig.”

Fluffy

For the guinea pig with extra soft, fluffy fur.

Furball

For the fuzziest guinea pigs.

Gabriella

A classic and beautiful Italian name that’s sounds great when you pair it with your pet’s species: Gabriella the Guinea Pig. Bella, Ella, Gab or Gabby work as nicknames.

Gizmo

For the guinea pigs who never seem to run out of energy, just like their namesake in the movie “Gremlins.”

Guinness

Perfect for the guinea pig owner who loves beer.

Hamlet

With “ham” right there in the name, Shakespeare’s famous play also happens to be a punny reference to your “pig.”

Inca

This ancient empire originated in the Peruvian highlands, making it a historical name for Peruvian guinea pigs.

Juarez

Voiced by Penélope Cruz, Juarez is a secret agent guinea pig trained to complete special missions along with his squad in the film “G-Force.”

Lima

A nod to the capital of Peru for Peruvian guinea pigs.

Linny

In the Nick Jr. series Wonder Pets, Linny is a superhero guinea pig.

Milky

This name is especially apt for cavies with milky white fur.

Miss Piggy

For female guinea pigs, this name shared by a famous Muppet fits the bill.

Oinker

Your guinea pig is unlikely to oink like a pig, but they do make wheeking sounds and hey, that’s close enough.

Old Major

The prize boar from “Animal Farm,” this is a good guinea pig name for piggies with a rebellious personality.

Olga

In the “Olga da Polga” series of children’s books, Olga is a guinea pig who exaggerates the events of her life when she tells her friends about them.

Oreo

Perfect for a black-and-white guinea pig—but sorry, no dunking this cutie in milk.

Pancake

Sweet, fluffy and golden brown—just like your guinea pig, perhaps.

Patches

For guinea pigs with differently colored patches of fur.

Peanut

Give your brown cavy this name and you can call them Little Pea for short.

Piglet

Too cute to pass up—and an adorable reference to the world of Winnie the Pooh.

Pisolino

Italian for “nap,” which your guinea pig will be enjoying throughout their days.

Popcorn

Those little jumps your guinea pig does have a name: popcorning.

Poppy

A cute nickname that references those popcorn hops.

Pork Chop

Pork chops should’nt be on the menu for your guinea pig, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give them this quirky name.

Porky

The name of a classic Looney Tunes pig works just as well for your pet guinea pig.

Purrfect

Did you know that guinea pigs can purr? It’s just one detail that makes your pet, well, purr-fect.

Purla

For female cavies, it’s another take on their tendency to purr. (Try spelling it “Pearla” if your cavy has pearl-white fur.)

Purrsula

A punny revision of the name Ursula, this name is for female cavies who purr.

Quechua

The language of the Incas, a civilization that originated in the Andes mountains (like guinea pigs).

Rodney

In the 1998 film “Dr. Dolittle,” Chris Rock voices a guinea pig character named Rodney.

Roosevelt

President Theodore Roosevelt’s family had several guinea pigs, many of which were named after famous historical figures.

Rosita

The pig from your favorite animated movie, “Sing.”

Siesta

Cavies don’t sleep for long periods, preferring to take short naps, aka siestas.

Sir Oinks-A-Lot

In “The Simpsons,” this is the pig mascot of Springfield A&M university.

Snuggles

It may look like snuggling, but if you see your guinea pigs rubbing their chin or cheeks across things in their cage, they may be marking them with their scent.

Spider-Pig

In a memorable scene in “The Simpsons” movie, Homer pretends his pet pig can walk on the ceiling while singing a song about “Spider-Pig.”

Toothy

Your guinea pig’s teeth will grow constantly throughout their lifetime.

Tribble

One of the best guinea pig names for Trekkies, this name references the guinea pig-like aliens that first appeared in a 1967 episode of “Star Trek.”

Tuppenny

In “The Fairy Caravan” by Beatrix Potter, a young guinea pig named Tuppenny leaves home and joins the circus.

Wilbur

The famous pig in “Charlotte’s Web.”

Aalya

A name meaning “one who is smooth, soft and serene,” just like your chinchilla.

Aaliyah

This Arabic and Hebrew name means “to ascend” or “high,” a cute nod to chinchillas’ mountain habitat.

Amethyst

This stone has a violet hue, like some chinchillas’ fur.

Angel

Perfect for the most well-behaved chinchillas.

Azul

If your gray chinchilla’s fur has a hint of blue in it, why not choose this Spanish word meaning “blue”?

Batty

Chinchillas are nocturnal creatures, so why not choose a chinchilla name based on another night-dweller? (After all, your new pet’s nighttime antics might just have you feeling a bit batty!)

Bellflower

The Chilean bellflower is the national flower of Chile, home to chinchillas’ native habitat.

Blue

Some chinchilla’s fur has a blue tinge to it.

Bristles

Your chinchilla’s paws have stiff bristles around their claws that are thought to help with traction on rocky terrain—but you’ll just find them extra adorable.

Bubbles

For the chinchilla with an exuberant personality.

Bushy

A word that perfectly describes your chinchilla’s tail.

Charcoal

For the chinchilla with dark gray fur.

Chase

For when your chinchilla is surprisingly fast.

Chenille

A name meaning “soft skinned woman,” it’s a perfect pick for a female chinchilla.

Chilla

Short for chinchilla, and an ideal name for an easygoing pet.

Chinny

Why not go literal? This is another cute way to abbreviate chinchilla.

Chi Chi

Also short for chinchilla, or a tribute to World Golf Hall of Famer Chi Chi Rodriguez.

Clemency

A name meaning “soft” or “gentle.”

Damian

Meaning “to tame,” there’s no better pick for your sweet, friendly chinchilla.

Dart

Don’t be surprised if you see your chinchilla darting around their enclosure.

Desert

Your chinchilla’s fur might be beige, like the desert.

Downy

It’s a synonym for soft, which is apt because chinchilla fur is known for its softness.

Ecru

Another word for beige. Some chinchillas have ecru-colored fur.

Eggplant

A quirky chinchilla name that’s especially apt if your pet has violet-tinged fur.

Feather

Because your chinchilla’s fur is feathery soft.

Fern

In the wild, sometimes chinchillas munch on ferns.

Fluffy

An ideal descriptor for the softest chinchillas.

Haute

Meaning “high” in French, it’s a reference to the high elevations where chinchillas thrive.

Jasper

Black Jasper is a type of stone that makes a great name for a black chinchilla.

Jennifer

The Old Welsh meaning for this name is “soft,” like your chinchilla’s fur.

Khaki

For the chinchilla whose fur matches the color of your khaki pants.

Lamai

A Thai name meaning “soft.”

Lani

Short for Chinchilla lanigera, the species name of the long-tailed variety of chinchilla.

Lavender

For the chinchilla with violet-tinged fur.

Lightning

For the chinchilla who loves to run lightning-fast.

Montaña

This Spanish Word for “mountain” could be an homage to the Andes mountains, chinchillas’ native habitat.

Montagne

If you prefer a French-inspired name, this word for “mountain” has a sophisticated vibe.

Narmin

A Persian name meaning “soft and gentle.”

Nibbles

Because their teeth continue to grow throughout their lives, chinchillas are just about always nibbling on something to help wear them down.

Ocean

If your chinchilla has blue-tinged fur, name them after the vast blue ocean.

Onyx

Got a black chinchilla? Name them for the black versions of this stone.

Pansy

Some pansies are blue, just like some chinchillas’ fur.

Pepper

This one works whether your chinchilla has black fur (for black pepper) or pinkish/white fur (for white pepper).

Princess

In the TV show “Bob’s Burgers,” Princess Little Piddles is the school’s pet chinchilla.

Plushy

Another reference to chinchilla’s extra-soft fur.

Rocky

An adjective to describe chinchillas’ native mountain habitat.

Rocket

Chinchillas can jump about 6 feet in the air, blasting off like a rocket.

Sandy

Your ferret’s fur might be the beige color of sand.

Santiago

The capital of Chile, one of the countries where the chinchilla’s native habitat is located.

Sapphire

Some chinchillas were bred to have fur that’s bluish in tone, sometimes called sapphire.

Silky

Is there a better word to describe your chinchilla’s silky fur?

Silver

Your chinchilla’s luxurious gray fur can appear silver in the right light.

Sky

A nature name inspired by some chinchillas’ blue-tinged fur.

Smoky

An apt name for chinchillas with smoke-gray fur.

Softy

Chinchillas’ fur is notoriously soft.

Stitch

Inspired by the alien in Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” this is a good chinchilla name for the pet who’s always in trouble.

Sunny

For the chinchilla who truly lights up your life.

Twitch

It’s what your chinchilla’s tail tends to do.

Velvet

Because your chinchilla’s fur is as soft as velvet.

Violet

Some chinchillas’ fur has a violet tone to it.

Yalina

An Arabic name meaning “soft” or “delicate.”

Alexander

Alexander is the sophisticated city mouse who learns to appreciate the simple life in HBO’s “The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures.”

Aristorat

Because your new furry friend is fancy.

Basil

The main mouse detective in Disney’s “The Great Mouse Detective.”

Bassett

Meaning “low” or “short” in Old French, it’s a pretty apt description of most mice.

Bernard

Voiced by Bob Newhart, Bernard the mouse is part of the Rescue Aid Society that helps rescue an orphan in Disney’s “The Rescuers.”

Bert

Disney superfans will recognize Bert as the name of one of the identical twin mice in the classic animated film “Cinderella.”

Bianca

In Disney’s “The Rescuers,” Miss Bianca is an elegant Rescue Aid Society agent.

Bordeaux

Impress your oenophile friends by naming your mouse after your favorite wine. It has a nice ring to it, right?

Bow

This English and Gaelic name means “small son,” making it a perfect pick for your boy mouse or rat.

Brisby

In the 1982 animated film “The Secret of NIMH,” Mrs. Brisby is a mama field mouse who sets out to move her family away from the field before the farmer begins plowing.

Brown Sugar

Because your brown mouse or rat is especially sweet.

Brutus

In “The Secret of NIMH,” Brutus is a guard rat with a temper.

Cheche

This gender-neutral name is Spanish in origin andmeans “small thing.”

Chuck

You know, after Chuck E. Cheese.

Cookie

The children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” describes the chaos that occurs when its title pet is given a cookie. Best to give your mouse Cookie as a name instead.

Cool Whip

A quirky mouse name for a pet whose color matches the white topping.

Cosette

A pretty girl mouse name meaning “something small.”

Cream

For the mouse with cream-colored fur.

Crookshanks

Give your mouse the name of Hermione’s cat from “Harry Potter” and who knows? Maybe they’ll turn out magical.

Daisy

These white flowers could make a cute female mouse name.

Doe

This word for a female mouse makes a pretty sweet girl mouse name, too.

Dove

If you have a peaceful white mouse, you might want to name them after this white bird that symbolizes peace.

Emily

In HBO’s animated series “The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures,” the simple country mouse is named Emily.

Fievel

The lead mouse in “An American Tail.”

Frolic

For the most playful mouse.

Galenia

This Spanish name means “small but intelligent one,” a perfect pick for an especially smart rat or mouse.

Grayscale

This name could reference a mouse’s gray fur, or the fact that mice are colorblind.

Gus

After the sweet, cheese-loving mouse in Disney’s “Cinderella.”

Jasmine

If you have a white girl mouse, consider naming them after this pretty white flower.

Jerry

The classic cartoon mouse who always outsmarts Tom the cat.

Julius Cheesar

Mice and rats shouldn’t eat cheese, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give them an extremely cheesy pun for a name!

King

If you adopted your mouse around the holidays, why not name them for the Mouse King in “The Nutcracker”?

Kitania

This Hebrew name means “little” or “small.”

Lassie

Though you might associate this name with dogs, its meaning is “a girl who is small,” making it appropriate for your female mouse, too.

Lobel

Illustrator Arnold Lobel’s “Mouse Soup” is a classic picture book about a mouse who outsmarts a weasel.

Luke

Another mouse in Cinderella’s friendly, helpful horde.

Marshmallow

Small, fluffy and white—all words that could describe your mouse.

Marjan

This Arabic name meaning “a small pearl” makes a unique choice for a white mouse.

Mary

In Disney’s “Cinderella,” Mary is one of the mice who help Cinderella dress for the day.

Mayo

A quirky mouse name for a pet who’s white like mayonnaise.

Merlin

Merlin the Magic Mouse is a Looney Tunes character who worked as a magician.

Mert

In Disney’s “Cinderella,” this mouse is Bert’s identical twin brother.

Mickey

The classic Disney mouse. (Find more Disney names here.)

Mighty

As in Mighty Mouse, the superhero whose theme song declared, “Here I come to save the day!”

Minnie

Mickey Mouse’s female counterpart, Minnie Mouse, is a businesswoman these days, running a successful bow and bowtie shop.

Mocha

The name of this coffee drink can double as a cute name for a brown mouse or rat.

Morton

In the 2008 film adaptation of “Horton Hears a Who!,” Morton the mouse is Horton’s best friend.

Mr. Feng

In the sequel to “The Nut Job,” Mr. Feng is a street mouse and gang leader voiced by Jackie Chan.

Nicodemus

In “The Secret of NIMH,” Nicodemus is the mystical leader of an advanced colony of rats.

Nixie

Meaning “little water sprite,” it’s a cute pick for a mouse or rat who loves water.

Olivia

This Scottish mouse turns to Basil to find her father in Disney’s “The Great Mouse Detective.”

Paul

Meaning “small” or “humble,” this common boys’ name is an apt choice for your little mouse.

Peppy

For the mouse who’s full of energy.

Perla

Another mouse from Disney’s “Cinderella,” and a pretty name for a mouse with pearl-white fur.

Phelps

Did you know that mice are excellent swimmers? Why not name yours after one of the modern greats in the sport, Michael Phelps.

Pinky

Did you know that baby mice are called pinkies?

Pizza

In 2015, a video of a brown rat dragging a slice of pizza down the New York Subway steps was uploaded to Instagram, and the well-known “Pizza Rat” meme was born.

Powell

Mice are exceptional jumpers, just like American long jump world record holder Mike Powell.

Professor Ratigan

Voiced by Vincent Price, Professor Ratigan is Basil’s nemesis in “The Great Mouse Detective.”

Rat Damon

Because this is about as close as you’re likely to get to Matt Damon.

Ratticus Finch

A rat name for fans of both Harper Lee and puns.

Redline

In the animated film “The Nut Job,” Redline the mouse is known for his catchphrase, “We’re all gonna die!”

Remy

Another Disney reference, Remy is the central character in “Ratatouille.”

Rizzo

The leading Pink Lady of “Grease,” sure, but also a famous Muppet rat.

Rugrat

Your rat isn’t exactly a toddler, but hey, it’s still funny.

Scabbers

Perfect for “Harry Potter” fans, Scabbers is the name Peter Pettigrew used when he disguised himself as a rat.

Sneaky

A perfect name for the mouse who always escapes.

Snowball

An apt name for a mouse who’s white as snow.

Snowy

Another snow-inspired name for a white mouse.

Speedy

After Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales.

Steinbeck

One of John Steinbeck’s most famous novels is “Of Mice and Men,” making this a unique literary name choice.

Stuart

As in classic literary mouse-turned-movie protagonist, Stuart Little.

Sugar

For a sweet, white mouse, it’s a perfect pick.

Suzy

Along with Perla and Mary, Suzy the mouse helps Cinderella get ready for the ball in the Disney animated film.

Timothy

In Disney’s “Dumbo,” Timothy is one of the big-eared elephant’s only friends.

Water Lily

A great name for a mouse who loves the water, especially if their fur is white like the flower of this plant.

Whiskers

Mice and rats use their whiskers to sense what’s around them.

Vanilla

This name works whether your mouse is brown like the vanilla bean or white like vanilla ice cream.

Yolanda

A more obscure Muppets reference, Yolanda is Kermit’s assistant.

Acantha

This Greek and Latin name means “thorn” or “sharp-pointed object,” just like those spines covering your hedgehog’s back.

Amy Rose

Sonic the Hedgehog’s self-proclaimed pink-furred girlfriend is super-sweet, but can pack a punch if she needs to.

Atelerix

It’s half of the scientific name for the hedgehog species, Atelerix Albiventris.

Asik

In Sanskrit, this boys’ name means “sharp as a dagger.”

Asiloman

Meaning “hair as sharp as a sword,” this Indian boys’ name seems like it was created especially for hedgehogs.

Bachelor

As solitary animals, it’s likely that your male hedgehog will live like a bachelor (aka alone).

Bagel

When your hedgehog curls into a ball, they might even resemble one.

Batik

An Arabic name meaning “sharp sword,” this name could reference the many tiny “swords” on your hedgehog’s back.

Bobby

In the 2016 animated film “Bobby the Hedgehog,” Bobby (who sports a rainbow-hued hairdo) teams up with his friends to save their habitat.

Brandon

Meaning “sword” or “a weapon with a sharp blade,” it’s perfect for a pet with thousands of built-in sharp blades.

Daydream

Hedgehogs are naturally nocturnal, so you’ll often catch them sleeping during the day.

Durry Quill

In author Brian Jacques’ “Redwall” series, Durry Quill is a hedgehog keeper of the Abbey.

Harry

Harry Hedgehogs are characters in the “Super Mario” universe, showing up in caves to thwart Yoshi.

Hogsworth

A sophisticated take on the “hog” in your pet’s name.

Knarl

This magical beast from “Harry Potter” greatly resembles a hedgehog.

Knives

This character name from “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is especially apt for your spiky hedgehog.

Koopa

In the “Super Mario Bros” video games, these turtles sometimes have spikes—just like your hedgehog.

Latte

In “Latte & the Magic Waterstone,” Latte the hedgehog and her squirrel friend Tjum go on a journey to take back a magic stone that was stolen by a bear.

Lou

The name of the hedgehog character, voiced by Eugene Levy, in DreamWorks’ film “Over the Hedge.”

Meadow

Meadows are one type of natural habitat for hedgehogs.

Mr. Needles

This hedgehog name needs no explanation.

Mr. Pricklepants

In “Toy Story 3,” Mr. Pricklepants is a stuffed hedgehog toy.

Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

Why not name your pet after the title character in Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle” (who is a hedgehog, of course).

Penny

Another favorite from “Over the Hedge,” Penny is Lou’s wife.

Pincushion

You might think your hedgehog resembles a pincushion—but with the pointy ends sticking out, not in.

Pokey

Because those spines just might poke you!

Prickles

A cute but honest hedgehog name—they are prickly, after all!

Quill

It’s another name for your hedgehog’s spines.

Rose

Beautiful but thorny. Perfect for your feisty female hedgehog.

Russell

In the TV series “Littlest Pet Shop,” Russell Ferguson is a hedgehog who can be uptight about keeping things organized.

Savanna

One of the hedgehog’s natural habitats.

Sea Urchin

When your hedgehog rolls into a ball, they’ll likely resemble these spiny undersea creatures.

Sebastian

In the “Sonic the Hedgehog” universe, Sebastian’s skills include a hypnotic gaze.

Scourge

Also known as “Anti-Sonic” or “Evil-Sonic,” Scourge is the green hedgehog character in the “Sonic the Hedgehog” universe.

Shadow

Sonic the Hedgehog’s black-and-red counterpart.

Sonic

After perhaps the world’s most famous hedgehog character, Sonic the Hedgehog.

Snuffles

You might hear your hedgehog making snuffling sounds—it’s one of their forms of communication.

Spikey

Hey, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Suree

An Indian name meaning “one sharp like the knife.”

Una

In the animated film “Ferdinand,” Una is a purple hedgehog voiced by Gina Rodriguez.