The word ‘Guinea’ has been corrupted from the word ‘Guiana’ (rather like a long, drawn out game of Chinese whispers!).The word ‘pig’ comes from the scientific name; Cavia porcellus, with ‘porcellus’ being Latin for “little pig”. Guinea pigs love to eat and spend a lot of their time doing it!
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How to choose Guinea Pig Names:
- Keep it short and simple
- Keep it different from other pet’s names if you have one.
- Be creative and invest your time before deciding.
- Names that end in vowels like “ee” or “y” are easier for guinea pigs to hear.
- Make sure the name is something you enjoy saying and calling out.
- Choose a name that reflects their unique traits.
- Avoid Guinea Pig Names that sound like commands.
- Find Something Meaningful.
- Pick a name that will fit your Guinea Pig regardless of his age.
List of Most Popular Guinea Pig Names
- Nibbles.
- Chomper.
- Piglet.
- Squeak.
- Purry.
- Popcorn.
- Popper.
- Scamper.
- Cola/Pepsi
- Luna
- Shadow
- Zorro
- Cookie
- Curly
- Domino
- Pixie
- Sleepy
- Patches
Names for Black Guinea Pigs:
- Midnight
- Panther
- Squid
- Oreo
- Clay
- Crumble
- Pepsi
- Fudge
- Brownie
- Bramble
Names for Fluffy Guinea Pigs
- Cookie
- Fluff
- Buttercup
- Cloud
- Marshmallow
- Cottonball
- Fleece
- Softy
- XOXO
- Squeeshi
Girls Guinea Pig Names
- Chisel
- Caramel
- Daisy
- Hazel
- Mia
- Nutmeg
- Moly
- Pina
- Colada
- Taffy
- Peach
- Bubbles
- Muffin
For Boy Guinea Pigs
- Bailey
- Biscuit
- Edward
- Sunny
- Tiny
- Twitch
- Winston
- Peanut
Guinea Pig Names For Pairs
- Honey & Maple
- S’mores & Snickerdoodle
- Pumpkin & Spice
- Oreo & Cocoa
- Pippin & Pipkin
- Twix & Truffle
- Butterscotch & Toffee
- Muffin & Waffle
- Nibbles & Noodle
- Sherbet & Sorbet
- Tater & Tot
- Pudding & Pie
- Caramel & Coconut
- Peach & Pecan
- Snicker & Doodle
- Cheesecake & Churro
- Snickers & Sprinkle
- Almond & Amaretto
- Fudge & Frosting
- Mochi & Macaroon
- Ava and Evie
- Clementine and Tangerine
- Luna and Sol
- Rosemary and Sage
- Ruby and Sapphire
- Athena and Artemis
- BEAUTY and BEAST
- Buttons and Zipper
- Casey and Jones
- Charlie and Chester
- Chock and spike
- Cocoa and puff
- Coffee and Creme
Food-Themed Guinea Pig Names
- Biscuit
- Brownie
- Caramel
- Carrot
- Cherry
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Honey
- Marshmallow
- Muffin
- Nutmeg
- Oreo
- Peaches
- Peanut Butter
- Pickles
- Pumpkin
- Raisin
- Sugar
Baby Guinea Pig Names
- Bitty
- Tiny
- Mini
- Sprout
- Squirt
- Bean
- Pebble
- Tadpole
- Niblet
- Pipsqueak
- Whiffle
- Sprinkle
- Titch
- Munchkin
- Dot
- Smidge
- Pip
- Squidge
- Tot
- Runt
- Elf
- Pixlet
- Mite
- Flick
- Crumb
- Dinky
- Speck
- Micro
- Nano
- Lint
Top 10 Names for White Guinea Pigs
- Snowball
- Cloud
- Cotton
- Marshmallow
- Pearl
- Crystal
- Blanca
- Frosty
- Casper
- Ivory
Top 10 Disney Character Names for Guinea pigs
- Mickey
- Minnie
- Donald
- Daisy
- Goofy
- Brlle
- Simba
- Airel
- Tinkerbell
- Woody
Celebrity famous Guinea Pig Names
- Whoopi Goldberg (due to the thick curly hair)
- Bob Geldof (for the grey bits)
- Donald Trump (combover hairstyle)
- Peaches Honeyblossom (Bob’s late daughter)
- Zuckerberg
Unisex Guinea Pig Names
- Acorn
- Apple
- Babe
- Bacon Bit
- Basil
- BB
- Berry
- Bingo
- Biscuit
- Blueberry
- Brownie
- Caramel
- Chatter
- Cherry
- Chili
- Joey
- ~ John ~ Jordan ~ Jose
- ~ Josh
- ~ June
- ~ Kallie
- ~ Lewis
- ~ Lexus
- ~ Lianne ~ Lil
Blonde Guinea Pig Names
- Honey
- Sunny
- Sandy
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Apricot
- Gold
Cute Guinea Pig Names
- Aubrie
- Baby
- Teddi
- Bambi
- Doddle
- Doodles (short for snickerdoodles) Einstein
- Elvis
- Faith Lee
- Fatty Pats
- Mr.Chubbs
- Miss. Chubbs Mabes
- Mable-usagi
- Maggie-May
FAQs
1. What are some popular Guinea pig names?
Some of the most popular names include Daisy, Oscar, and Coco.
2. Can guinea pigs learn their names?
Yes, with some patience and regular use, guinea pigs can learn to respond to their names.
3. Is it better to choose a short name for a guinea pig?
Short names are easier for them to recognize and for you to call out.
