75 Best Guinea Pig Names to Fit Your One of a Kind Critter
Ava and Evie sound like perfect names for a pair of piggies!
Guinea pigs are one-of-a-kind creatures meant to have special names to fit their equally unique personalities. Although domestic cavies may look alike at first glance, all of them differ in fur type, coloring, and of course, temperament. Whether you’re looking into adopting a guinea pig of your own or you’re not quite sure the name you’ve picked is the one, we’ve rounded up the best guinea pig names for girls, boys, pairs, and several inspired by specific breeds. When you land on a name, remember to gift your piggy a sweet toy to celebrate!
For Girl Guinea Pigs
Guinea pig girls are formally known as sows. Although they tend to be shy in the beginning, sows eventually open up to reveal their true personalities. We're loving the name Poppy for these social butterflies.
- Ariel
- Blossom
- Bluebell
- Cookie
- Cleo
- Ginger
- Giselle
- Pandora
- Poppy
- Sophie
For Pair of Guinea Pig Girls
A pair of guinea pig girls is the definition of sweetness. You can adopt sows who aren't sisters and they'll get along perfectly well. It's common to see up to a handful of females adopted together to help socialize them and fend off loneliness.
- Ava and Evie
- Clementine and Tangerine
- Luna and Sol
- Rosemary and Sage
- Ruby and Sapphire
For Boy Guinea Pigs
Male guinea pigs are formally known as boars. They naturally grow larger than females and have a reputation for being messy, but are sweethearts nonetheless. It goes without saying that they deserve a name fitting of their fearless nature.
- Bailey
- Biscuit
- Edward
- Goliath
- Milo
- Peanut
- Sunny
- Tiny
- Twitch
- Winston
For Pair of Guinea Pig Boys
Guinea pig boys thrive when they've known each other since birth, making the adoption of brothers common. If you've opened up your home to a pair of males, these names will solidify their bond.
- Ace and Monty
- Finn and Gus
- Homer and Bart
- Lucky and Jinx
- Phoenix and Ember
For Brown Guinea Pigs
With an endless combination of coloring throughout the cavy community, brown is a standout shade worthy of recognition.
- Cinnamon
- Coco
- Goldie
- Hazel
- Honey
- Nutmeg
- Maple
- Mocha
- Penny
- Teddy
For White Guinea Pigs
Whether you have a Himalayan guinea pig or a Lunk with an overflowing mane, these names pay homage to your guinea pig's dreamy, white coat.
- Alaska
- Aspen
- Elsa
- Juniper
- Lily
- Lumi
- Noel
- Paloma
- Pearl
- Vail
For Black Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs do well in cool climates because of their thick coats and are known to hide away from the sun. These names are a nod to their sleek look.
- Colt
- Delaney
- Ebony
- Indigo
- Jet
- Midnight
- Onyx
- Pepper
- Raven
- Shadow
Inspired By Breeds
The American Cavy Breeders Association (ACBA) recognizes 13 different breeds, each one with specific physical traits and personalities. Honor your piggy's breed with a name inspired by their roots.
- Abby (Abyssinian)
- Bear (Rex)
- Cornelius (Coronet)
- Paco (Alpaca)
- Pluto (White-Crested)
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