Guinea pig names are a form of affection that you give to your pet. Sometimes it is a challenge. Here is a list of easy and creative ways to do it.
Get inspiration from your pet
A common method of naming a new pet is often inspired by your pet. It could be the way they look or maybe their personality that gives you an idea. Do they have a certain behavior that begets a title? Here are some examples that could be inspired by your pet. Glowing Eyes, Tangled Tooth, Fuzzy Face, Chubby, Bubbles, Nosy, Whiskers.
Name your pet after people
Famous people can be a source for a possible name. Think of historical figures, politicians, musicians or actors. Here are some possibilities to give you a start. Lincoln, Einstein, Elvis, Cleopatra, Attila, Fatty Arbuckle, Bogie.
Name your pet after a special place
Sometimes a proper name can come from a place like a city or state. Try something like these suggestions. Utah, Texas, Tennessee, Miami, Boston or LA. If it fits, use it. Using a place as a name engenders a style or fashion that you think your pet represents.
Name your pet after a fictional character
Fictional or real characters sometimes work well. It could be inspired by their behavior or a resemblance you think they have. Think of cartoon characters, characters from a novel or a movie. Here are some ideas. Dirty Harry, Snoopy, Hercules, Barney Fife, Dora, Bogart, Sylvester, Mr. Tibbs, Felix, 007, Sherlock, Yogi or Boo Boo.
Name your pet after a characteristic they portray
This is a little twist on using her personality as inspiration. Use a feature they have and match it to a familiar person or place with the same feature. Give it some thought and see what comes to mind. Try to watch them for a while once their personality starts to show and go from there. You see them as; tricky so try Houdini, curious try Curious George, strong try Hercules or Samson, investigative try Sherlock, spirited try Speedy Gonzales or Mario Andretti, lucky try Lucky. Just use your imagination. Many good ideas will come to mind.
Do you have two guinea pigs to name?
You could have a lot of fun with this one. Try some names of famous partners or names that go together. Try these out, Salt & Pepper, Abbott & Costello, Thunder & Lightening, Adam & Eve, Amos & Andy, Barnum & Baily, Cheech & Chong, Ham & Eggs, Jeklyll & Hyde, Kermit & Miss Piggy, Donny & Marie, Sonny & Dear. There is much more to this category that I’m sure you could find if you tried.
The name you choose for your pet can be cute or smart. It’s the way we endear ourselves to them. Sometimes it can seem difficult to choose the perfect name for your new guinea pig. Don’t worry, it will be easier than you think if you try these suggestions.