Renowned for their adorable little faces and soft, beautifully colored fur, guinea pigs are seriously some of the best pets around!
It is hard not to love them.
Choosing from the best Guinea Pig Names is the perfect way to show just how much you care for your special pet.
We have compiled a list of 575 names to suit all types of guinea pigs, from spiky-haired Abyssinians and grey Peruvians to soft Coronets and ginger White-Crested guinea pigs, so we hope you find the perfect one for your new pet.
Have fun exploring our name ideas below!
Cute Guinea Pig Names
There is nothing cuter than holding a tiny little ball of fluff in your hands, so we believe such adorable pets merit adorable names to match!
We have found some of the cutest guinea pig names around.
We believe these name perfectly suit the fluffy charm of these loveable pets.
Taking inspiration from the noises your guinea pig makes, such as ‘Squealer’ and ‘Chirpie’ can result in some of the cutest names.
Our Favorite Name
Twitch
a short and sweet name that reflects the adorable, twitching guinea pig noses that we find so cute
- Tinker
- Twitch
- Flora
- Buttons
- Ace
- Ziti
- Lexi
- Buzz
- Lola
- Georgie
- Tottie
- Bashful
- Pip
- Thumper
- Sleepy
- Lucky
- Tucker
- Willow
- Dewey
- Petal
- Dash
- Reggie
- Elsa
- Fluffy
- Alf
- Monty
- Hope
- Obie
- Rocky
- Buddy
- Jessie
- Winnie
- Dinky
- Basil
- Abby
- Lou-Lou
- Bruno
- Woolly
- Belle
- Maggie
- Dolly
- Suzie
- Bear
- Tinkerbell
- Lila
- Wendy
- Fergie
- Fuzzy
- Ariel
- Betty
- Joy
- Peach
- Ethel
- Shine
- Chippy
- Libby
- Rosy
- Binky
- Dora
- Pringle
- Bertie
- Softie
- Oink
- Daisy
- Spot
- Mario
- Cupcake
- Ned
- Curly
- Penny
- Patch
- Minnie
- Daffy
- Piglet
- Cleo
- Winnie
- Dodger
- Ophelia
- Moo
- Pebbles
- Sweetie
- Barney
- Speckles
- Rainbow
- Jocko
- Comet
- Babe
- Tiny
- Blossom
- Harpo
- Teddy
- Tia
- Pea
- Polly
- Nellie
- Freddie
- Pingu
- Bugsy
- Posy
- Benji
Guinea Pig Names For Girls
A pair of female guinea pigs, or sows, makes a perfect pairing, due to their good-natured and sociable personalities.
For girl names, taking inspiration from nature is a great idea, as many beautiful, feminine names can be found in the world around you.
We have collated a range of ideas, from traditional feminine names, like ‘Sophie’ and ‘Gemma’ which are suited to common breeds such as American guinea pigs, to more quirky names such as ‘Aider’ and ‘Xena’, which are suited to more exotic breeds like White Crested guinea pigs.
Whatever type of female guinea pig name you’re looking for, we hope you find the perfect one below.
Our Favorite Name
Gaia
the ‘Mother Earth’ goddess from Greek mythology – a beautiful, feminine name for a pet who loves to play in nature
- Marcie
- Jasmine
- Mia
- Lolly
- Sophie
- Larissa
- Margot
- Candy
- Bailey
- Birdy
- Jenna
- Melanie
- Luna
- Girly
- Peggy
- Donna
- Celine
- Summer
- Faith
- Adair
- Iris
- Meadow
- Paisley
- Kendra
- Mila
- Gaia
- Zelda
- Riley
- Dora
- Heidi
- Daisy
- Monkey
- Bramble
- Lacey
- Paris
- Suki
- Beech
- Olivia
- Alberta
- Agnes
- Sadie
- Xena
- Fig
- Cece
- Biscuit
- Harley
- Cassie
- Pipsi
- Aster
- Dee
- Rena
- Aleesha
- Calla
- Moana
- Ramona
- Lia
- Hattie
- Celeste
- Mooshie
- Lana
- Gemma
- Mavis
- Loftie
- Matilda
- Tina
- Clementine
- Cleopatra
- Gibson
- Jemima
- Isadora
- Tabby
- Gabby
- Blanca
- Mae
- Lettuce
- Giselle
- Rosanna
- Caitlin
- Saffron
- Gabriella
- Thyme
- Flossie
- Trixie
- Queenie
- Gretel
- Neva
- Rosemary
- Guinevere
- Carmel
- Estelle
- Joy
- Maple
- Serene
- Citron
- Merry
- Clarissa
- Marjorie
- Fifi
Guinea Pig Names For Boys
Male guinea pigs, or boars, are known for being more active and excitable than females, therefore an exciting name would be a great match.
Taking inspiration from your favorite athletes and sports stars would be a great idea, as this will show off your pet’s bubbly and energetic personality.
If your boar has a gentle and cuddly personality, short names like ‘Leo’ and ‘Elmo’ perfectly reflect their cuteness.
However, if they are more spirited and strong-willed, names like ‘Macbeth’ and ‘Zeppelin’ would be a better match.
Our Favorite Name
Prancer
after one of Santa’s reindeers. This name is perfect for a spirited and energetic guinea pig who’s always moving
We’ve listed some more ideas for male guinea pig names below:
- Mo
- Henry
- Arthur
- Leo
- Cooper
- Homer
- Sebastian
- Acer
- Timothy
- Gabriel
- Widget
- Paco
- Arnold
- Tucker
- Barnaby
- Claude
- Tybalt
- Wilfred
- Kobi
- Boris
- Buck
- Lilo
- Peter
- Vernon
- Noddy
- Woody
- Macbeth
- Matty
- Rupert
- Blaster
- Fabio
- Harrison
- Aesop
- Gunther
- Ferris
- Morrison
- Scooby
- Calvin
- Juniper
- Gilbert
- Zeppelin
- Neddy
- Hopper
- Bruno
- Moses
- Ernie
- Earl
- Ozzy
- Leonard
- Floyd
- Niko
- Keegan
- Ian
- Tequila
- Cornelius
- Shamrock
- Benjamin
- Nacho
- Giovanni
- Smokey
- Benedict
- Tiger
- Frankie
- Chico
- Bramble
- Simpson
- Nathan
- Elmo
- Harold
- Dante
- Prancer
- Chad
- Firework
- Olivier
- Hickory
- Boomer
- Beau
- Rufus
- Admiral
- Kip Killian
- Frodo
- Spike
- Bilbo
- Raoul
- Cracker
- Piper
- Patrick
- Apple
- Sabre
- Shaggy
- Cecil
- Ralphie
- Spice
- Sergeant
- Quentin
- Padfoot
- Augustus
- Santa
- Rascal
- Leon
Guinea Pig Names By Color
Arguably the most striking thing about guinea pigs is the range and variety of colors that they come in.
Not only do they come in beautiful shades of black, white, red, orange and brown, many have patterned fur, mixing amazing colors together to create unique and quirky dual and tri-color patterns.
Once you know the color of your new pet, it’s fun to play a word-association game to come up with ideas for color-related names.
For example, if you’ve got an orange-furred guinea pig, think of all the things you know that are orange, such as ‘Ginger’, ‘Cinnamon’ and ‘Brandy’, as these can often make brilliant names.
Our Favorite Name
Leila
meaning ‘dark beauty’, which is perfect for a beautiful black pet with soft, shiny fur, such as a Peruvian
White Guinea Pigs
- Casper
- Snowy
- Cloudy
- Diamond
- Bianca
- Milky
- Ivory
- Alpine
- Cream
- Icy
- Silky
- Alaska
- Salt
- Sugar
- Soapy
- Quartz
- Snowball
- Lily
- Vanilla
- Cottonball
- Chrystal
- Coconut
- Polar
- Pearl
- Angel
- Ghost
- Snowflake
- Magnolia
Black Guinea Pigs
- Elvira
- Domino
- Charcoal
- Onyx
- Coal
- Leila
- Guinness
- Phantom
- Pepper
- Cinders
- Liquorice
- Inky
- Blackbeard
- Marmite
- Pepsi
- Espresso
- Shadows
- Coffee
- Cola
- Sooty
- Indigo
- Midnight
- Oreo
- Zorro
- Smokey
- Dusk
- Dark Knight
- Dawn
- Thunder
- Ebony
Red, Orange And Brown Guinea Pigs
- Ember
- Ginger
- Brownie
- Coral
- Amaretto
- Tawny
- Goldie
- Woody
- Rusty
- Cinnamon
- Popcorn
- Butterscotch
- Ruby
- Butter
- Chocolate
- Pumpernickel
- Bailey
- Brownie
- Toffee
- Cappuccino
- Cocoa
- Coppertop
- Brandy
- Cherry
- Hazel
- Autumn
- Truffle
- Rolo
- Mocha
- Peanut
- Biscuit
- Buttercup
- Fudge
- Goldilocks
- Caramel
- Nutella
- Sunny
- Honey
Funny Guinea Pig Names
Finding funny guinea pig names is a fun process, as there are lots of different aspects of these adorable animals that can be turned into hilarious names or puns.
The word ‘Guinea’ can be used as a pun on famous fictional characters, or geographical places, such as ‘Guinea Weasley’, and ‘Papa New Guinea’.
If you’re looking for a funny name that isn’t a pun, study the mannerisms of your specific pet.
If they chew their food energetically, names like ‘Gnasher’ or ‘Chomper’ would be hilarious ideas, or if they make loud, high-pitched noises, try a name like ‘Squealer’.
Our Favorite Name
Franz Furdinand
Our favorite funny guinea pig name is ‘Franz Furdinand’, a pun on the Austrian Archduke, and also the modern rock band – a great name for fans of history and/or rock music
- Guinea Weasley
- Miss Piggy
- Whiskey
- Dave
- Gnasher
- Giganto
- Squeaky
- Tooty
- Tank
- Pippy
- Podgeball
- Rambo
- Peppa (Guinea) Pig
- Squealer
- Meatball
- Kurt
- Bacon
- Dumbo
- Cheeks
- Tic
- Tac
- Porky
- Guinea and Tonic
- Jaws
- Bonkers
- Lion
- Nibbles
- Bruce
- Groucho
- Reeces
- Guinea Wijnaldum
- Pieces
- Princess
- Snickerdoodle
- Olaf
- Hulk
- Greedy
- Bogart
- Porkins
- Yogi
- Hairy Maclairy
- Juarez
- Squiggly
- Sherlock
- Watson
- Percy
- Papa New Guinea
- Mama New Guinea
- Hairy Potter
- Beast
- Pancake
- Dobby
- Scamper
- Twix
- Cuddles
- Breakfast
- Puinea Gig
- Pork Chop
- Pikachu
- Nutmeg
- Godzilla
- Jimmy Chew
- Dopey
- Mikey
- Mammoth
- Ham
- The Hulk
- Crumpet
- Craig
- Franz Furdinand
- Hamlet
- Legend
- Chewbacca
- Fuzz Meister
- Banksy
- Cheetos
- Moonpig
- Stud Muffin
- Jellybean
- Chomper
- McFluffy
- Mr Snuffles
- Brie
- Gumbo
- Brutus
- Chunk
- Sonic
- Piglet
- Bob
- Piggle Pops
- Hobnob
- Gooey
- Tiggle
- Piggle
- Pumpkin
- Snicker
- Rumpelstiltskin
- Mustard
- Spice
- Bill
Pet Guinea Pig Names
Finding good guinea pig names means something different to every owner.
Whether you own a Sheltie, a Peruvian or a Himalayan, there’s a name out there that’s perfect for your individual pet.
We have made a list containing hundreds of ideas, including names relating to a guinea pig’s features, mannerisms and favorite foods, human names that would perfectly suit guinea pigs too, and names relating to nature, reflecting their beauty and uniqueness.
Our Favorite Name
Giggles
not only perfect for a fun, sociable pet, but also sounds great as ‘Giggles the Guinea Pig’ with its alliteration
- Nibbles
- Penny
- Cheetos
- Gwen
- Gregor
- Ella
- Cecil
- Klaudia
- Doris
- Maud
- Niamh
- Giggles
- Nana
- Pedro
- Camomile
- Bilberry
- Gavin
- Scar
- Levi
- Talia
- Paulo
- Tinsel
- Yaelle
- Sydney
- Crumpet
- Sierra
- Skittles
- Cove
- Kylie
- Viola
- Onion
- Gaston
- Cruella
- Varsha
- Forest
- Lucas
- Donald
- Waffle
- Owen
- Delilah
- Nutmeg
- George
- Anise
- Gilmore
- Gertrude
- Garren
- Vera
- Tazzie
- Lottie
- Juniper
- Rowan
- Twilight
- Gerry
- Moo
- Stephanie
- Simba
- Flo
- Asher
- Gleb
- Garcia
- Lenny
- Fennel
- Josie
- Georgina
- Briony
- Puppet
- Micky
- Dragon
- Sparrow
- Grace
- Melody
- Oceane
- Cake
- Kai
- Laurel
- Candis
- Boris
- Rain
- Zeus
- Murray
- Faye
- Atlas
- Gina
- Wizard
- Thor
- Fire
- Moss
- Quill
- Dexter
- Hazelnut
- Honey Nut
- Tucker
- Laurel
- Zipper
- Jeffy
- Spencer
- Rocko
- Divine
- Toast
- Tyne
Five Tips To Choose A Guinea Pig Name
- Find out your guinea pig’s breed, color shades, personality and quirky mannerisms, as knowing this kind of information will provide you with inspiration for names.
- Take inspiration from the world around you – noticing beautiful parts of nature can result in great names, both cute and quirky.
- Ask your family and friends for help – they might have some great ideas that you’ve never considered from their own life experiences!
- Consider what kind of name you’re looking for – do you want something traditional or something quirky and unique? Are you looking for a cute name, or a wilder, more energetic one?
- Practice calling your guinea pig to see if the name feels right when you say it. If it feels like a tongue-twister, consider shortening it, and if it feels too short and blunt, consider adding a ‘Mr’ or ‘Miss’
Summary
We are sure you’d agree, guinea pigs make incredible pets and are so low maintenance that looking after them is great fun, so make sure the naming process is equally as fun!
What could be better than matching a fun and creative name to your special pet?
We hope you have been inspired by our best guinea pig names and are one step closer to naming your guinea pig.
Whether it was a cute, quirky or funny name that caught your eye, leave a comment with your favorite below!
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