Guinea pigs are one of the popular options people consider when adopting a pet.
These one-of-a-kind creatures are adorable, cuddly, and surprisingly loud.
At first glance, domestic cavies may look alike; however, they are different in fur color, hair length, and temperament.
Whether you’re looking to choose a name for your newly adopted Guinea pig or are unsure if the name you chose is the right one, we’ve rounded up 100 of the best Guinea pig names for boys, girls, pairs, and others.
These names are inspired by your pet’s unique personality, appearance, and breed behavior.
Or, if you want something more humorous for your pet name, you can go through some puns related to pigs, such as Hambone or Harry Porker.
Tips for naming your Guinea pig
Most Guinea pigs have a 4 to 8 years lifespan, so when picking a name, go for something relevant throughout that period.
For instance, if your child likes the name Babe from the movie “Charlotte’s Web” now, will they still like it eight years from now? Other tips include linking your pet’s outer appearance or behavior with its name.
Make sure you choose a name you are comfortable sharing with your family, friends, and veterinarian’s office.
15 most popular Guinea pig names
- Bacon
- Chomper
- Fluffy
- Goliath
- Hamlet
- Inky
- Patches
- Piglet
- Pepsi
- Popcorn
- Scamper
- Scooter
- Squeak or Squeaker
- Zipper
Girl Guinea pig names
Guinea pigs come in different color shades and combinations.
Many of these feminine names are related to the unique hue of your pet.
- Apricot
- Blanca
- Blondie
- Brandy
- Brownie
- Coconut or Coco
- Coral
- Cottonball
- Creampuff
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Honey
- Luna
- Mocha
- Pearl
- Penny
- Ruby
- Sherry
- Snowflake
- Sugar
- Ariel
- Blossom
- Bluebell
- Cookie
- Cleo
- Ginger
- Giselle
- Pandora
- Poppy
- Sophie
- Buttercup
Boy Guinea pig names
Male Guinea pigs are formerly called boars. They are naturally larger than the females and tend to be messier, but they are sweethearts nonetheless.
These masculine-sounding Guinea pig names are just what your pet needs to help describe their fearless nature and unique appearance.
- Butterfinger
- Charcoal
- Cognac
- Coppertop
- Bailey
- Biscuit
- Edward
- Ebony
- Fudgie
- Inky
- Ivory
- Jet
- Midnight
- Goliath
- Milo
- Peanut
- Sunny
- Pepsi
- Popcorn
- Raven
- Red
- Rusty
- Shadow
- Tiny
- Twitch
- Winston
- Smokey
- Smudge
- Bart
- Vanilla Ice
- Whiskey
For a pair of Guinea pig girls
The true definition of sweetness is when you bring a pair of sows into your home.
You can adopt female domestic cavies who aren’t sisters, and they’ll still get along well.
It’s common to see a handful of Guinea pig girls adopted together to help fend off loneliness and socialize together.
- Ava and Evie
- Clementine and Tangerine
- Luna and Sol
- Rosemary and Sage
- Ruby and Sapphire
- Ginger and Honey
- Ariel and Cleo
- Pearl and Penny
- Blossom and Buttercup
- Coco and Coral
For a pair of Guinea pig boys
Adopting Guinea pig brothers is common since they tend to thrive when they’ve known each other since birth.
If you’ve welcomed a pair of males into your home, these names will help solidify their bond.
- Pepsi and Popcorn
- Ace and Monty
- Finn and Gus
- Homer and Bart
- Lucky and Jinx
- Phoenix and Ember
- Cognac and Whiskey
- Biscuit and peanut
- Tiny and Goliath
- Fudgie and Smudge
For boy and girl Guinea pig pair
Keeping male and female Guinea pigs together is usually not advisable unless you plan to raise a family of cavies in your home.
If you must adopt a male and female, keep them in different holding pens until the male is old enough to be castrated.
Here are some lovely names to give your beautiful pair of Guinea pigs.
- Sugar and Snowflake
- Edward and Sophie
- Butterfinger and Buttercup
- Homer and Marg
- Bailey and Blondie
- Ariel and Raven
- Mr and Mrs
- Smokey and shadow
- Winston and Giselle
- Twitch and Squeak
- Ella and Noel
Pig-related names
Technically, guinea pigs and swine are unrelated (and they’re not from guinea either).
Here are some ways that you can have a lot of fun by naming your little buddy a pig-oriented name
- Babe
- Bacon
- Hogwash
- Nibbles
- Oinker
- Miss Piggy
- Mr. Pig
- Napolean
- Peppa
- Piggy
- Pua
- Pumbaa
- Piggy Sue
- Piglet
- Pork Chop
- Porky
- Bacon Bit
- Chomper
- Spam
- Wilbur
Unique Guinea Pig names
Guinea pigs, unlike most rodents, are noisy little creatures.
Their purring means they’re relaxed; meanwhile, their squeak, which sounds more like a “week,” means they’re hungry or anxious.
Domestic cavies’ movements, like zipping, hopping, and scampering, are unique to the species. This list contains some ideas you can try.
- Furball
- Wheek
- Whistler
- Hop or Hopper
- Patches
- Rumble
- Silkie
- Squeak or Squeaker
- Toots
- Tweety
- Scamper
- Scooter
- Scurry
- Shaggy
- Whizzer
- Curly
- Fluffy
- Frisky
- Zipper
Funny Guinea pig names
The process of picking a guinea pig’s name should be fun, and there’s no better way to do that than playing on your pet’s pint-size, appearance, or witty pig-related puns.
Get some ideas from this list.
- Pig Pen
- The Hulk
- Godzilla
- Goliath
- Chicharrones
- Chorizo
- Fuzzbucket
- Fuzzmeister
- Ginny Pig
- Harry Porker
- Hogsmeade
- Hogwarts
- Domino
- Fuzz McFuzz
- Half & Half
- Hambone
- Hamlet
- Hammertime
For white Guinea pigs
Whether you have an Alpaca with beautiful wavy fur or a Himalayan Guinea pig, this collection of names pays homage to your furry pet’s dreamy white coat.
- Alaska
- Aspen
- Elsa
- Juniper
- Lily
- Lumi
- Noel
- Paloma
- Pearl
- Vail
For brown Guinea pigs
The cavies community has an endless combination of colors, and brown is a prominent shade worthy of recognition.
- Cinnamon
- Coco
- Goldie
- Hazel
- Honey
- Nutmeg
- Maple
- Mocha
- Penny
- Teddy
