Picking the right name might be the hardest part of getting a new pet! Especially if you plan on getting more than one at the same time. Personally, I like to spend a few days with my rats before naming them to get a sense for their personality. Usually by that time, a name will just come to me that suits them!
In the meantime, here are some suggestions to get your creative juices flowing!
| Famous Rat Names Mickey (after Mickey Mouse) Remy (from Ratatouille) Splinter (from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Templeton (from Charlotte’s Web) Ratbert (from Dilbert) Ratso (from Midnight Cowboy) Despereaux (from The Tale of Despereaux) Stuart (from Stuart Little) Ratigan (from The Great Mouse Detective) Mrs. Frisby (from Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH) Nicodemus (from Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH) | Whimsical Rat Names Pixie Sprinkle Whiskers Snickers Nibbles Doodle Skippy Zip Razzle Spot Dipper |
| Colour Themed Names Ruby Amber Indigo Violet Hazel Rusty Pearl Ivory Onyx Sapphire | Space Themed Names Luna Nova Comet Orion Cosmo Stella Nebula Aurora Sol Celeste |
| Zodiac Names Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces | Literary/Musical Names Atticus Scout Darcy Holden Jazz Melody Harmony Mozart Lyric Tango |
| Egyptian Themed Names Cleopatra Anubis Bastet Ra Horus Isis Osiris Amun | Food and Drink Names Cookie Muffin Peanut Sugar Cupcake Whiskey Biscuit Pumpkin Peaches Olive |
| Spice Themed Names Pepper Sage Parsley Rosemary Ginger Clove Basil Saffron Paprika Chive | Coffee Themed Rat Names Mocha Latte Caramel Macchiato Espresso Bean Java Cuppuccino Frappé Nutmeg Cinnamon |
| Greek Mythology Names Zeus Athena Apollo Hera Hermes Artemis Poseidon Aphrodite Hades Persephone | Norse Mythology Names Thor Loki Freyja Balder Heimdall Njord Skadi Fenrir Sleipnir Valkyrie |
| Nature Inspired Names Brooke Pebble Dusty Bramble Hazel Moss Sunny Stormy Summer Autumn | Tree Themed Names Willow Maple Oakley Aspen Birch Cedar Cypress Juniper Alder Acacia |
| Human Names that are Cute for Rats (Males) Harvey George Franklin Ferdinand Chester Herb Max Charlie Oscar Finn Teddy Archie Moe | Human Names that are Cute for Rats (Females) Nora Rosie Hannah Maggie Grace Bella Lucy Molly Sadie Lola Tansy Jill Lady |
Some tips for naming pet rats
Naming is a fun and creative process. Here are some tips and tricks to help you come up with great names for your pets:
- Pick one theme: this can be a lot of fun if you plan to have a larger mischief of 3 or more ratties. If you have a theme, it makes it a lot easier for you to pick out a name when you introduce new ratties to your group!
- Observe their personality: Spend some time with your pet and observe their behavior, traits, and quirks. This can inspire you to come up with a name that reflects their unique personality.
- Consider their appearance: Look at the physical characteristics of your pet. Their color, size, or any distinctive markings can give you inspiration for a name. For example, a black rat named Shadow or a fluffy white rat named Snowball.
- Use their variety: If you have a specific variety of rat like hairless, dumbo or rex, you can choose a name that is related to that. Some cute hairless rat names could include: Sphynx, Wrinkles, Baldy, Nudie, Smeagol etc.
- Get inspired by hobbies or interests: Think about your own hobbies, interests, or favorite things. You can choose a name that reflects something you love. If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, you could name your rats Hermione, Albus, Severus, etc.
- Consider famous characters or personalities: Draw inspiration from books, movies, TV shows, or historical figures. You can choose a name based on a favorite character. For example, Sherlock or Watson!
- Play with wordplay and puns: Have fun with the naming process by incorporating wordplay or puns. It can definitely be a fun challenge when you try to name your entire mischief this way!
- Involve family and friends: Brainstorm ideas with your family and friends. They might have unique ideas that you haven’t thought of. You can also turn naming into a group activity by creating a list of potential names and then voting on the favorites.
- Test the name out loud: Say the name out loud and see how it sounds. You can even let your rats pick their own names by trying different ones and seeing what they respond to!
Phew! I hope that sparked a few ideas for your new pet rat names! Have fun and good luck finding a name that suits your new babies perfectly.
