Nicknames for guinea pigs: choosing the best one for a boy or girl!

What do you call a guinea pig?

The choice of a nickname for a guinea pig is primarily based on the preference of the owners. It can be any word or combination, the name of a person or a fictional character. In the absence of a clear position, the individual characteristics of the animal will help.

By appearance

Depending on the breed, guinea pigs come in black, brown, golden, white and other colors. These external signs may influence the choice of nickname:

• Apricot;
• Blackie;
• Peas;
• Toffee;
• Onyx;
• Peach;
• Ryzhik;
• Snowball.

The nature

If a pet has been living in a new home for some time, its individual character traits become noticeable. A correctly chosen name for a guinea pig can emphasize these features:

• Al Capone, Alf;
• Basya, Bandit;
• Vincent;
• Harry;
• Darling;
• Rogue, Zhorik;
• Hindu;
• York;
• Casper, Kesha;
• Myamlik;
• Spout;
• Ogonyok, Lobster, Nut;
• Potter;
• Lynx, Ruble;
• Stomper, Tesla;
• Gloomy, Umka;
• Funtik;
• Piggy, Tail.

To size

Guinea pigs differ not only in external characteristics, but also in size. This trait often plays a decisive role in choosing a name.

Some options:

• Butuz, Bug, Hippo, Biscuit;
• Gadget;
• bug;
• Zyuzya;
• Manyunya, Mishutka, Baby;
• Omega;
• Poof, Peggy, Bun;
• Styopa.

Associations

The best option would be to name the rodent based on its appearance or behavior.

Such a nickname will be ideal for the animal. Cute, fluffy and often well-fed pigs are associated with goodies, other animals, fairy tale characters and other objects and phenomena.

By length, color and other properties of wool:

• Shaggy; Curly/Curly; Ryzhik; Blueberry; Haze/Smoke; Chernysh; Yolk; Baldy; Fluffy; Goldilocks; Yorshik; Snowball; Amber; Ember; Hedwig.

By character and behavior:

• Ataman; Balda; Dunce; Grumpy; Rogue; Bully; Splinter; Infection; Lizun; Shrew; Stupid; Parasite; Tsatsa; Yula; FIFA; Beech; Kopusha; Zipper; Sonya; Schumacher; Smart ass; Shustrik; Toropyzhka; Whistler; Stomper; Moody.

Associations with baked goods and other delicacies:

• Watermelon; Orange; Apricot; Bagel; Bun; Raisin; Korzhik; Dumpling; Peach; Pie; Snickers; Roll; Date fruit; Meatball; Cutlet; Bun; Citrus; Marshmallow/Marshmallow; Sausage; Batosha (Baton Ivanovich); Kefirchik; Toffee; lemon; Wafer; Cracker; Coconut; Cake; Cherry; Donut; Dumpling; Radish; Pumpkin; Berry.

Based on the names of other representatives of the animal world:

• Hedgehog; Bunny; Tiger; Piggy/Hrundel; Boar; Boar; Klopik; Fox; Squirrel; Elephant; Tadpole; Ram; Goby; Hippo; Barsik; Grachik; Moose; Bee; Lynx; Gopher; Fly; Mouse; Chick.

Association with famous people, characters and literary heroes:

• Ali Baba; Belmondo; Yeti; Mamai; Newton; Cicero; Tarzan; Umka; Esmeralda; Aphrodite; Buffy; Juliet; Cinderella; Ophelia; Romeo; Hamlet; Jack; Flounder; Jerry; Thumbelina; Nafanya; Alf; Assol; Boniface; Fiona; Hercules; Gerda; Darwin; Blaster; Juarez; Ginger; Elvis; Homer; Genghis Khan; Casper; Achilles; Gavroche; Zidane; Ramses; Salvador; Tyson; Cheburashka.

Names for girls guinea pigs

If the guinea pig is a girl, members of the household can name her by one of the suggested names. Simple and unique, funny and beautiful nicknames are collected in alphabetical order:

• Aura, Abaya, Athena;
• Betty, Butterfly, Baya, Busya, Bani, Businka;
• Vaga, Cherry, White, Freckle;
• Gabby, Gulya, Countess, Gazelle;
• Darling, Dayana, Girl, Dasya, Daira;
• Evita, Blackberry;
• Zhuzha, Zhu-zhu, Zhanna, Jabot;
• Zlata, Zorya, Zabiyaka;
• Toffee, Ivona, Jena;
• Knopa, Kira, Caramelka, Cossack, Ketty;
• Lucy, Lisa, Lariska, Lavra;
• Maggi, Marfa, Manya, Magic, Madame;
• Nyusha, Nelly, Nana;
• Ola, Oda, Oxy;
• Panda, Button, Pie;
• Lynx, Rose, Rada, Rita;
• Semyon, Stasya, Sonya, Sally;
• Tabby, Tonya, Tosya, Tasya;
• Uglyasha, Luck;
• Phase, Fiona;
• Heidi, Halva, Chaya;
• Tsatsa, Flower;
• Chaira, Chadra, Chunya;
• Shusha, Shadi, Shiny, Shayba;
• Evelina, Emma;
• Yuveta, Yuna, Yula, Utah;
• Java, Yada, Yakira.

Nicknames for boy guinea pigs

You can also choose a popular nickname for a boy's guinea pig:

• Ashan, Cupid, Archie, Amir;
• Babai, Boss, Bagor, Baguette, Imp;
• Cornflower, Jack, Vini;
• Harry, Count, Gadget, Huck;
• Gin, Danone, Diver;
• Evik, Evays;
• Jean, Georges;
• Zizya, Zador;
• Raisin, Ivasha;
• Kazan, Krosh;
• Lapik, Lev, Luke, Lucky;
• Maksik, Mavrik, Boy, Mitrofan;
• Nicky, Nose;
• Obelix, Olezha, Ocean;
• Dumpling, Porsche, Pif, Piglet;
• Radar, Rosan;
• Sagan, Solomok;
• Twister, Twix, Tyler;
• Ustin, Ubar, Wil, Vinegar, Uzun;
• Fountain, Bassoon, Torch;
• Piggy, Khazar;
• Chizhik, Chaif, Chucky, Chayzer, Chopik;
• Shrek, Shaman;
• Eddie, Evan;
• Junior, Eugene.

Interesting! Buying a guinea pig and choosing a name for it is an interesting and entertaining activity for children. This is how the child learns responsibility and independence.

Funny nicknames

You can call rodents funny and even extravagant nicknames. There are a fairly large number of cool names that will help pet owners decide.

They are taken from famous cartoons, names of sweets and even from everyday life.

Suitable names for female guinea pigs:

• Byaka, Barbie, Granny, Byaka;
• Vitamin, Cherry;
• Buzzing;
• Cinderella;
• Toffee;
• Cola, Cutlet;
• Watering can;
• Milka, Mixa;
• Nafanya;
• Ryusha;
• Tutti-fruti, Tyutya;
• Piggy.

Nicknames for boy guinea pigs:

• Barin, Babai;
• Vandal, Jack;
• Count, Hamlet, Homer;
• Dranik;
• Ko-ko, Casper;
• Naf-naf;
• Pie, President;
• Snickers;
• Cake, Tarzan;
• Chips;
• Shpuntik, Schumacher.

Nautical names

If the theme of the sea is the main selection criterion, nicknames from the following list are suitable:

• Aurora;
• Boatswain, Breeze;
• Captain;
• Sailor, Sailor, Sailor;
• Pirate;
• Storm, Schooner, Navigator;
• Cabin boy;
• Anchor.

When choosing a nickname, the main thing is that the owner and his household like it. After all, mentioning it should bring pleasure, just like communicating with your pet.

Use of human names

The owner is free to choose any nickname for his pet. Very often, guinea pigs are called by human names.

The most common female names used to call guinea pigs: Arisha, Anita, Santa, Asya, Athena, Berta, Blanca, Varya, Gulya, Gini, Diana, Dusya, Eva, Evlina, Frosya, Zhannet, Jacqueline, Josephine, Zlata, Zita, Zina, Ilana, Karina, Conchita, Ksyusha, Christy, Eliza, Gloria, Louise, Lucy, Marta, Margarita, Mila, Nika, Nora, Renata, Rosalina, Sarah, Snezhana, Fanny, Samantha.

For male pigs you can choose the following male names: Jack, Robert, John, Robin, Aron, Albert, Vader, Valik, Herman, Gustav, Den, Evan, Zhora, Jean, Jacques, Zhenya, Zorro, Zakhar, Josef, Josip, Crisp , Karl, Kuzya, Leopold, Leonardo, Marik, Martin, Nick, Nikola, Patrick, Paul, Ralph, Ramil, Sam, Sasha, Stefan, Sema, Timur, Tim, Tema? Ustin, Frank, Chelsea, Eric, Andrew, Elvis, Yarik, Yakov.

It is important to remember that you should not give your pet the name of the person who lives with it or is often in the house. This leads to unexpected embarrassment and resentment.

A well-chosen nickname suits the guinea pig and is liked by the owner of the animal. The tips described above will help you understand the variety of names and choose the appropriate option. An interesting nickname adds a special flavor to communication with your pet.

To learn how to name a guinea pig, watch the following video.

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Tips for choosing a name

Often the choice of nickname is influenced by the behavior of the guinea pig, its character, color or size. Sometimes it is named after great scientists and other figures (Annhinein, Tolstoy, Monroe, Darwin, Madonna).

Animals remember hissing sounds well (sh, shch, s, ts, ch), so owners and breeders of pigs are increasingly calling them:

• Glashka;
• Buzzing;
• Ksyusha, Kesha;
• Pasha;
• Sasha;
• Tsatsa;
• Shusha.

The optimal choice is a short nickname with hissing sounds. If a rodent does not respond to the chosen name for a long time, it means that it is too complex or long for him to perceive.

In this case, it is advisable to change the nickname to a simpler and more sonorous one.

Pet character

You can choose a nickname for a guinea pig, taking into account the characteristics of its behavior. To do this, you need to observe your pet and find those qualities that you can rely on.

1. The following nicknames are suitable for quiet and slow animals: Sonya, Nyusha, Zhuzha, Kant, Philosopher, Tishka.
2. Brawlers and bullies can be given the following nicknames: Rocky, Leo, Mickey, Donny, Brenda, Lynx, Rambo, Shock.
3. The following names are suitable for active and playful fidgets: Shustrik, Schumacher, Ferrari, Zipper, Zhivchik, Torpedo, Sprinter.
4. A clever cunning man can be given one of the following names: Izya, Monya, Tsilya, Fox, Munya, Chic, Shansi. When choosing a nickname for a guinea pig, it is advisable to take into account other features of the animal.