Introduction
Picking a name for a guinea pig is like picking a name for a tiny, furry roommate. They may not pay rent, but they do squeak a lot and eat all the snacks. A good name makes your piggy feel special and also makes you smile every time you say it.
Some people go for names that match their pig’s looks. Others like silly names that sound funny when shouted across the room. You can also pick names from your favorite foods, shows, or even from their silly little habits.
The fun part is that guinea pigs are full of personality, so almost any name can fit if it feels right. Don’t worry too much if you change your mind later. Even guinea pigs seem to answer to nicknames after a while.
This guide will give you plenty of ideas to choose from. Whether you want cute, cool, funny, or creative, you’ll find names that will make your piggy proud. And maybe, just maybe, your guinea pig will squeak in approval.
Guinea Pig Names (With Meanings)
This part is where the squeaks get serious. Here, I’ll give you guinea pig names and also tell you what they mean. Some are cute, some are silly, and some might even sound fancy. Think of it as a snack tray of names, but instead of lettuce and carrots, you get words with personality.
- Peanut Puff – A funny name for a small, round piggy. Inspired by peanut puffs, a snack that’s crunchy on the outside and soft inside.
- Cinnamon Whisker – Perfect for a piggy with brown fur. Cinnamon has a cozy smell, and whiskers make it extra charming.
- Mango Chip – A tropical twist. Inspired by sweet mango slices and the crunch of chips.
- Sir Nibbles – Sounds like royalty with a snack problem. Good for piggies that chew everything.
- Marshmallow Puff – Soft and fluffy like the treat. Works well for white or cream-colored guinea pigs.
- Hazelnut Roll – Inspired by nutty sweets. Great for a piggy with brown fur and a round body.
- Princess Squeak – A royal name with a tiny squeaky crown. Perfect for a pampered female pig.
- Pumpkin Patch – Great for an orange or autumn-colored piggy. Inspired by fall harvest.
- Oreo Whiskers – Black and white fur makes this name a tasty match. Inspired by the famous cookie.
- Captain Carrot – A hero among guinea pigs. Inspired by the veggie every pig loves.
- Clover Cheeks – Lucky and cute. Inspired by clovers found in fields.
- Biscuit Tail – Sweet and cozy, like a soft biscuit. Even if guinea pigs don’t have tails, the name still fits.
- Cherry Pop – Fun and bright. Inspired by cherries and soda pop.
- Velvet Bean – Smooth fur like velvet. Beans are also tiny and round, just like guinea pigs.
- Muffin Nose – Soft, sweet, and round like a muffin top. Perfect for a gentle piggy.
- Cocoa Pebble – Inspired by the cereal. Works well for brown or spotted guinea pigs.
- Daisy Nibble – Inspired by the flower. Fits piggies that love to nibble everything.
- Choco Swirl – A name for a pig with mixed brown fur, like melted chocolate.
- Mr. Whistle – Inspired by the high-pitched squeaks guinea pigs make. Suits a loud little guy.
- Maple Crunch – Sweet like maple syrup with a little crunch. Great for piggies with reddish fur.
- Sugar Snap – Inspired by sugar snap peas. Cute, healthy, and very pig-friendly.
- Banana Chip – Silly and snacky. A good choice for a yellowish piggy or one that loves treats.
- Poppy Seed – Tiny, dark, and cute. Inspired by seeds on bread or bagels.
- Jellybean Puff – Small, colorful, and sweet. Fits playful piggies.
- Butterscotch – Golden and sweet. Inspired by the candy. Perfect for caramel-colored fur.
- Sir Fluffington – Sounds noble and extra fluffy. A funny name for a very hairy guinea pig.
- Peach Blossom – Soft and sweet like peaches. Inspired by the flower blossoms in spring.
- Bubblesqueak – A mix of bubbles and squeaks. Perfect for a piggy that makes happy noises.
- Honey Crumble – Sweet and crumbly. Great for a pig with golden fur.
- Cupcake Sprinkle – Colorful and fun. Inspired by frosted cupcakes with sprinkles.
- Mochi Bean – Inspired by Japanese rice cakes. Soft, chewy, and sweet.
- Sage Leaf – A calm and earthy name. Inspired by the herb sage.
- Snickerdoodle – A cookie name with a fun sound. Great for a sweet, cinnamon-colored piggy.
- Lemon Drop – Tangy and cheerful. Perfect for a bright, yellowish piggy.
- Nutmeg Squeak – Warm and spicy like the nutmeg spice. Fits a cozy little furball.
Male Guinea Pig Names
This part is all about the boys. Strong, silly, or downright funny, these names are made for male guinea pigs who love to squeak with style. Some are short and sharp, while others roll off the tongue like a little song. Think of it as a mix of cool and goofy ideas for your furry gentleman.
- Rusty
- Thunder Cheeks
- Maxie
- Turbo Squeak
- Bruno
- Rocky Bean
- Jasper
- Cheddar King
- Biscuit Bob
- Shadow Puff
- Milo
- Captain Whisker
- Dusty Boots
- Peanut Jack
- Oliver
- Mr. Pockets
- Tango
- Chester
- Gizmo
- Carrot Boy
- Zigzag
- Sammy
- Popcorn Joe
- Nugget
- Bandit
- Leo
- Whisker Tom
- Snickers
- Bongo
- Freddy
- Mr. Buttons
- Oreo Jack
- Pippin
- Smoky
- Biscuit Ben
- Fluffy Duke
- Zippy
- Toby
- Cookie Sam
- Charlie
- Marshy
- Squeakster
- Doodle
- Lucky Lou
- Chip Chip
Female Guinea Pig Names
Now it’s the girls’ turn. These names are made for little queens, divas, and squeaky princesses. Some are sweet like candy, some sound fancy, and a few are just plain funny. Think of this list as a dress-up box full of names for your furry lady friends.
- Rosie
- Bella Bean
- Daisy Mae
- Tinker Puff
- Lulu
- Cupcake Joy
- Fuzzy Dot
- Pippa
- Twinkle Star
- Misty
- Clover Belle
- Cherry Pie
- Gigi
- Bubbles
- Nala
- Cookie Pop
- Angel
- Mocha Pearl
- Ruby
- Honey Drop
- Muffin
- Dolly
- Poppy Lou
- Fancy Paws
- Lacey
- Caramel Kiss
- Snowy
- Tootsie
- Pinky
- Flora
- Marshmallow Sue
- Sweet Pea
- Jelly Puff
- Petunia
- Bella Boo
- Sugar Plum
- Glitter Bean
- Goldie
- Taffy
- Snuggle Dot
Cute Guinea Pig Names
This part is for the names that make you go “aww” as soon as you say them. These names are soft, sweet, and full of charm. They fit guinea pigs that love cuddles, popcorn jumps, and looking way too adorable while chewing lettuce.
- Coco Puff
- Jelly Tot
- Tiny Bean
- Snuggle Bug
- Pudding Pop
- Fuzzy Wiggles
- Cupcake Dot
- Cuddly Boo
- Niblet
- Sweet Cheeks
- Giggles
- Puffy Toes
- Twinkle Nib
- Poppy Pop
- Dottie
- Chubby Chip
- Sugar Bean
- Lovey
- Gummy Puff
- Snick Snack
- Sprinkles
- Cutie Pie
- Sunny Bunny
- Wiggle Dot
- Lolly Pop
- Dinky Doo
- Fluffy Puff
- Button Nose
- Tootie
- Cherry Nib
Funny Guinea Pig Names
Here’s the part that will make you laugh. These names are silly, goofy, and sometimes a little weird. They’re perfect for guinea pigs who do zoomies at midnight, squeak at the fridge, or steal lettuce like tiny comedians.
- Sir Squeaksalot
- Lettuce Head
- Wiggle Bum
- Chewy Louie
- Lord Fluffers
- Mr. Popcorn
- Biscuit Bandit
- Chonkster
- Tater Totter
- Squeaky Pete
- Furry McFluff
- Nugget Nose
- Cheddar Chunk
- Squeakzilla
- Biggie Smalls
- Puffle Muffin
- Noodle Bean
- Jumpy Jack
- Pickle Wiggle
- Cheeky Chubbs
- Fuzz Nugget
- Potato King
- Sir Snuffles
- Popcorn Puffin
- Nibsy Wibsy
- Boinkster
- Waddle Pants
- Squeako Polo
- Jelly Wobble
- Niblet Noodle
- Fluffalo Bill
- Squash Face
- Chubby Cheeks
- Wobble Woo
- Giggle Pig
- Whistle Belly
- Doodle Puff
- Wiggly Tush
- Bongo Beans
- Pipsqueak Sam
Cool Guinea Pig Names
This part is for the piggies with style. Cool names are smooth, bold, and a little bit cheeky. They work for guinea pigs that strut around the cage like they own it or chill out like tiny rock stars.
- Blaze
- Ice Cube
- Stormy
- Rocket
- Midnight Max
- Axel
- Nitro
- Shadow Jet
- Rocco
- Zorro
- Spike
- Jetson
- Vinnie
- Comet
- Dash
- Rebel
- Sonic
- Diesel
- Hunter
- Flash
- Maverick
- Blade
- Storm Cloud
- Astro
- Drift
- Bandit King
- Chaos
- Steel
- Ripley
- Thunderbolt
- Viper
- Titan
- Frostbite
- Cruz
- Razor
- Chillax
- Knight Rider
- Phantom
- Skater
- Jax
- Zephyr
- Storm Rider
- Iceberg
- Venom
- Loki
- Gritty
- Ranger
- Buzz
- Clash
- Jetstream
Unique Guinea Pig Names
This part is for names that stand out from the crowd. These are not your everyday picks. They sound different, fun, and a little quirky. Perfect for guinea pigs who love to be the star of the cage and never blend into the hay pile.
- Quibble
- Moonberry
- Zizzle
- Wobblekins
- Snorfle
- Kiki Pop
- Niblo
- Twizzle Bean
- Momo Puff
- Zazu
- Tinker Doodle
- Fuzzle
- Crumpet
- Wigglywoo
- Plinko
- Dazzle Dot
- Bumble Bop
- Skippy Nib
- Froodle
- Chonka Bonk
- Puffle Snout
- Glimmer
- Toony
- Whimsy
- Jingle Bean
- Zonkie
- Noodlepop
- Swizzle
- Pickletop
- Snappy Toot
- Pogo Puff
- Flipperoo
- Twinkadoo
- Churro Pop
- Zippy Zing
- Gigglebit
- Snoodle
- Wuzzle
- Trinket
- Fizzle Top
- Plopsy
- Munchadoo
- Wobblet
- Pinka Puff
- Squiggle
- Piddle Dot
- Zoomerang
- Koko Wig
- Bopple
- Nibsywoo
Food-Inspired Guinea Pig Names
This part is tasty and fun. Food names are perfect for guinea pigs because they already love snacks more than anything. These names are silly, cute, and might make you a little hungry while reading.
- Waffle
- Popcorn Puff
- Choco Chip
- Bagel Bite
- Caramel Swirl
- Apple Pie
- Noodle Nib
- Brownie
- Peanut Crunch
- Cupcake Pop
- Jelly Roll
- Donut Dot
- Cookie Crumb
- Pudding Cup
- Macaroni
- Gummy Bean
- Cherry Tart
- Tater Tot
- Pancake
- Pickle Pop
- Fudge Bar
- Toffee Chew
- Nacho
- Marshmallow Pop
- Biscuit Bite
- Muffin Top
- Candy Cane
- Pretzel Twist
- Cocoa Puffin
- Pop Tart
- Honey Bun
- Lollipop
- Pizza Puff
- Lemon Tart
- Berry Pie
- Sugar Cube
- Carrot Cake
- Ice Cream Dot
- Chipotle Bean
- Nutter Butter
Pop Culture Guinea Pig Names
This part is for piggies that deserve the spotlight. Pop culture names are inspired by movies, music, cartoons, and famous characters. They’re fun, catchy, and make your guinea pig sound like a tiny celebrity in their cage.
- Pikachu
- Frodo
- Harry Paws
- Chewie
- Yoda Bean
- SpongeNibble
- Minion Pop
- Simba
- Elsa Puff
- Thorbit
- Grooty
- Dobby
- Mario
- Luigi Nib
- Zelda
- Sonic Whisker
- Batman Bean
- Joker Pop
- Scooby Squeak
- Shreklet
- Olaf Fluff
- Buzz Squeaklight
- Woody Cheeks
- Ariel Puff
- Mulan Moo
- Moana Bean
- Stitchy
- Gollum Nib
- Iron Pig
- Loki Pop
- Wonder Whisker
- Hulklet
- Elsa Bean
- Rapunzel Squeak
- Donkey Kong
- Squirtle
- Pika Pop
- Darth Squeaker
- Kylo Nib
- R2-Squeako
Best Guinea Pig Names for Pairs & Groups
This part is for when you have more than one guinea pig. Pair names are extra fun because they match, rhyme, or go together like peanut butter and jelly. These names work for best friends, siblings, or even a whole squeaky squad.
- Salt and Pepper
- Peanut and Butter
- Mac and Cheese
- Tom and Jerry
- Sugar and Spice
- Chip and Dip
- Mario and Luigi
- Bubbles and Squeak
- Cookies and Cream
- Thunder and Lightning
- Pop and Corn
- Ketchup and Mustard
- Yin and Yang
- Tater and Tot
- Simon and Garfunkel
- Jelly and Bean
- Nib and Nibble
- Pudding and Pie
- Carrot and Pea
- Snap and Crackle
- Bacon and Eggs
- Starsky and Hutch
- Bubble and Gum
- Biscuit and Gravy
- Pinky and Brain
- Scooby and Shaggy
- Tick and Tock
- Buzz and Woody
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Peanut and Jelly
- Socks and Shoes
- Romeo and Juliet
- Milk and Cookie
- Lilo and Stitch
- Fred and George
- Daisy and Petal
- Tom and Spike
- Muffin and Cupcake
- Rock and Roll
- Sponge and Bob
- Goose and Maverick
- Loaf and Bread
- Pickle and Relish
- Choco and Loco
- Scoot and Boot
Creative Guinea Pig Names
This part is where imagination runs wild. Creative names are playful, fresh, and a little quirky. They are perfect for guinea pigs that like to surprise you with zoomies, squeaks, and funny tricks.
- Squeakleton
- Puffernut
- Tater Squeak
- Whisker Wink
- Doodle Bean
- Squeakadoo
- Fuzzle Pop
- Churro Puffin
- Snicker Nib
- Pompom Cheeks
- Jingle Snout
- Boopkins
- Wobble Dot
- Furrykins
- Sparkle Squeak
- Button Puff
- Skippy Chew
- Gobble Niblet
- Zippy Whisk
- Momo Noodle
- Wuzzle Pop
- Snuggle Wobble
- Jolly Nib
- Boinklet
- Tootie Squeak
- Puddle Paws
- Nibblekins
- Chubby Boo
- Twizzle Dot
- Fluffy Wiggle
- Squiggle Puff
- Binky Bop
- Nibber Nab
- Swooshy
- Giggly Bean
- Tootsie Popper
- Fluffaroo
- Snouty McPuff
- Bubble Nib
- Pickletwig
Squeaking to the Finish Line
Naming a guinea pig is a little like giving a crown to a tiny furry king or queen. The name doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should make you smile every time you say it. Some names are silly, some are cute, and some are just plain weird, but that’s the fun part.
Guinea pigs don’t mind if you change their name halfway through snack time. They’ll still squeak for lettuce no matter what you call them. You can go for food names, cool names, or even pop culture stars, and your piggy will wear it proudly.
In the end, the best name is the one that feels right for you and your little fluffball. So try a few, laugh a little, and let your piggy’s squeaks guide you. After all, they’re the real boss of the cage.
