What to Name Your Guinea Pig
Olivia owns three guinea pigs. She went through the struggle of being a first-time cavy parent and wants to help fellow cavy parents.
Your pet's name should be as unique as its personality and appearance!
Naming Your Guinea Pig
If you're bringing home your very first guinea pig, chances are you've done loads of research on this amazing pet. Even if you did your research or this is your second or third guinea pig, the hardest part is choosing a name. However, choosing a name is one of the most important parts of owning a pet. It can't be just any name—it's got to fit your guinea pig's looks, personality, and gender. Here is my list of guinea pig names. I hope you either find the perfect name here or use this list for inspiration.
What would you name him?
Cute Female Guinea Pig Names
Baby | Bella | Cleo |
Honey | Lily | Minnie |
Peaches | Penny | Ollie |
Cute Male Guinea Pig Names
Augie | Bear | Georgie |
Gus-gus | Jimmy | Louie |
Milo | Winstan | Wallace (Wally) |
Black and White Guinea Pig Names
Checkers | Cookie | Dice |
Domino | Mickey | Smokey |
Panda | Stormy | Zebs (Zebra) |
Black Guinea Pig Names
Ash | Jet | Juno |
Luna | Midnight | Moon |
Pitch | Raven | Shadow |
White Guinea Pig Names
Cream | Daisy | Ghost |
Iris | Ivvy | Phantom |
Snow | Sugar |
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Brown/Tan Guinea Pig Names
Cinnamon | Ginger | Muffin |
Maple | Nugget | Nutmeg |
Peanut | Teddy | Woody |
Food-Based Guinea Pig Names
Cheeto | Cupcake | Oreo |
Skittles | Sprite | Taco |
Tater Tot | Twizler | Waffles |
Still Can't Find a Name?
It's okay if you're struggling with naming your pet. It's hard to find a name that fits right away. Try letting yourself get to know your guinea pig. Find out their personality.
- Is your guinea pig loud and spunky?
- Is your guinea pig fast and wild?
- What does your guinea pig remind you of?
Answer these questions to describe your guinea pig and come closer to a name that will be a good fit. If you're stuck between names, maybe have your guinea pig help decide. Write the names on index cards and set them around the room. Whichever index card your guinea pig touches first has the name that you should name them. However, it is ultimately up to you. Good luck!
This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.
Comments
allira on May 01, 2020:
post more names plz
Natalie Beaton on June 19, 2019:
Hi I have two guinea pigs and one of them gave birth to a gorgeous baby,she gave birth yesterday afternoon and the mother was already pregnant when we got her
Madison on November 22, 2018:
I love guinea pigs