Domestic rats are very smart and quick-witted creatures. From the “crowd” of their fellow rodents, they stand out for their special dexterity and agility, demonstrate a unique ability to remember commands and are easy to train. In addition, these kids are no strangers to cunning and resourcefulness, which makes them even more unique. Touching tailed creatures, alive and active, invariably become favorites of all family members, especially children.
A new owner of a pet rat may have difficulty choosing a nickname, because such a “versatile” pet needs to be named something special. We are happy to help you and present our author’s selection of the most noble and sophisticated, rare and unusual, affectionate and funny names for girls, which will help you cope with this task!
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Famous names
Although rats are not as popular in books and films as mice, they still appear frequently in various works. Unfortunately, they are almost always responsible for the role of negative heroes.
Luckily, in recent years, thanks to cartoons like Flush Away and Ratatouille, they're starting to get a good reputation.
If you want to name your new pal after a famous rat, here are the most famous ones:
- Django, Remy, Emile (from the cartoon "Ratatouille");
- Rody, Sid, Whitey (from the cartoon "Flushed Away");
- Scabbers (from the Harry Potter universe);
- Nick, Fetcher (from the cartoon "Chicken Run");
- Lariska (from the cartoon "Cheburashka");
- Myshilda (from the work “The Nutcracker”).
Nicknames for the Savvy
Rats are most often used in scientific research activities. And this is not for nothing, rats have the intellectual strength of a dog. Their attentiveness and adaptability help them quickly adapt to new conditions and find a way out of a seemingly hopeless situation. This is why “intelligent” nicknames are perfect for rat pups.
Little Rat Clever carefully studies an unknown new territory
- Genius
- Brain
- Well done
- Unique
- Megamind
- Arrogant
- Sage
- Head
- Talent
- Golovach
- Thinker
- Philosopher
- smart ass
- Brainiac
- Clever
- Intellectual
- Einstein
- Botanist
- Mozgach
- Smekalkin
- Thinker
- Golovan
- Explanatory
- Corypheus
- Master
- Specialist
- Expert
- Craftsman
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Be sure to tell us about your miniature pet! What is he like, your Mr. Rat: what is his character, what does he like to eat? Did you reflect this trait in your nickname?
Funny nicknames
There are many funny names that are associated with the reputation of rats. Let's face it, everyone loves to laugh, and what's better than a silly name?
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Marshmallow is a popular name for all types of rats, especially the chubby ones.
- Ozzy is the name of a famous children's character.
- Peanut is a great name for a little rat.
- Xavier is a very mysterious and dubious name.
- Crumb - Ideal for rats that leave crumbs after eating.
- Ralph is an energetic and vibrant name.
- Hoover is a very rare name for a pet rat.
- Buttercup is the perfect name to reflect the cuteness of your pet rat.
- Chica is a name with a catchy Spanish connotation.
- Rat in Boots - we all know the popular Puss in Boots, but you can have a Rat in Boots.
- Jazz is for your pet rat who has an ear for music.
- Cheddar is the perfect name for a cheese lover.
- Chatterbox is for your rat who never shuts up.
Names for males
Have you purchased a male rat? If so, then you're probably looking for a name that's more masculine. Here are some male rat names inspired by common names and famous television and historical characters.
- Edward;
- Peanut;
- Apollo;
- Ares;
- Winston;
- Scooter;
- Peter Parker;
- Arnold
- Archie;
- Monty;
- Finn;
- Ash;
- Jasper;
- Billy;
- Matt;
- Theo;
- Rocky;
- George;
- Jimmy;
- Custer;
- Boomer;
- Carter;
- Zach;
- Leonard;
- Zed;
- Josh;
- Lightning;
- Oliver.
“Nimble” and “cunning” nicknames
And these are the names for the most dexterous, agile and even cunning and hooligan girls:
- Abile;
- Gang;
- Fast;
- Bulla;
- Virli;
- Dexta;
- Kvika;
- Lightning;
- Ladra;
- Ladrina;
- Rapida;
- Slaya;
- Truffald;
- Furba;
- Nimble;
- Shasta;
- Yula.
"Omnipresent" Virli
Nicknames for girls
Female rats are by far the most adorable pets. Their names are usually taken from cute and funny things to match their friendly personality. Here are some nicknames for your pet:
- Lexi;
- Mabel;
- Martha;
- Susie;
- Sally;
- Laurie;
- Sophie;
- Oreo;
- Mandarin duck;
- Evie;
- Heady;
- Mandy;
- Sandy;
- Sally;
- Rosie;
- Peach;
- Rene;
- Brownie;
- Roxy;
- Reese;
- Cutie;
- Coco;
- Sweetie;
- Marmalade.
Cool and funny nicknames
Erect or elephant-like ears, a fluffy fur coat or a completely bald body along with a long bare tail give an unusual and funny appearance. And choosing a cool nickname will add a touch of fun to living with a rat.
Puffy peeks cautiously out of the house
- Punka
- Munka
- Malyavka
- Shushunya
- Klopik
- Chekushka
- Button
- Hobbit
- Shorty
- Tyson
- Navel
- Slonyara
- Shibzdik
- Froska
- Shpendrik
- Giraffe
- Skunsyara
- Mimishka
- cat
- Chuchundra
- Flash
- Durysik
- Ball
- Dollar
- Sailor
- Piglet
- Joker
- Batman
- Klepa
- Fluffy
- Pukhlyash
- Zasonka
- Runner
- Poprygushkin
- Player
- Akella
- Kuzmich
- Proshka
- Petrukha
- Tumbler
- Sonya
- Guzik
- Rebus
- Microbe
- Cyanide
- Glutton
- Hose
- Berk
Rat nickname in honor of famous people
You can name your rat after your favorite writers. Name your pet Pushkin, Mayakovsky or Tsvetaeva.
Why don't we name the animal after famous directors who have created many wonderful films. Name the rat Tim Burton, Steven Spielberg or Xavier Dolan.
Natalie Portman, Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Leonardo DiCaprio would also be great nicknames for charismatic rats. You can choose the name of any actor you like.
Chinese "mouse" nicknames with meaning
Bats are considered sacred animals in China. Therefore, it is natural to give an animal or toy a Chinese name.
For example, boy flyers can be called like this:
- Bay – white
- Bokin - respected
- Wage – wise
- Wei – energy
- Ganges - rich
- Guang - light
- Gui - noble
- Deming is worthy
- Jen - root
- Donghei - sea
- Janji - beautiful
- Zian – peaceful
Bay is stuck in free flight
- Zihao is a hero
- Xiu – grown
- Kuan - water
- Lei - thunder
- Longwei - the greatness of the dragon
- Minj is sensitive
- Peng - the magic bird
- Rong - military
- Tao - wave
- Juan - happiness
- Hey - sea
- Shan - mountain
- Shen - careful
- Yusheng – jade
And girl mice can be given the following name:
- Ai – love
- Bao is lovely
- Bo is a jewel
- Biyu – jasper
- G – purity
- Gia is beautiful
A little crazy Lan
- Zhu – bamboo
- Zhilan – orchid
- Zong – dear
- Kiang – rose
- Ksia – cloud
- Kiu - autumn
- Lan - orchid
- Lin - jade
- Luli – jasmine
- Meili – beautiful
- Mei – plum
- Nuo - graceful
- Rong - combat
- Song - pine
- Fang - aroma
- Chongtao - peach
- Shan - graceful
- Shu – fair
- Yanmei – plum
- Yun – brave
Halloween has arrived
How to name a decorative rat based on its coat color?
Is your pet rat's fur dark as night? Here are some names that will suit your pet:
- Gotham is a dark city where Batman lives.
- Inky is a dark name perfect for a pitch black rat.
- Java - coffee names perfect for a dark rat
- Kuro means "black" in Japanese.
- Licorice is a dark candy.
- Midnight - Why not choose this time of night for your rat's name?
- Misfit - The name has a bit of an edge to it, which is perfect for dark rats.
- Mocha - Coffee names are great for any dark rats.
- Noir is a French word meaning "dark".
- Onyx – This gemstone is often black in color.
- Pepsi is a dark soft drink.
- Phantom is a scary name for your rat.
- Tar is a dark substance that is used on roads.
- Raisins are dark dried grapes.
- Raven is a black bird.
- Soot is for pet rats with dirty black markings.
- Thirteen is an unlucky number for black rats of all types.
- Twilight - It's worth thinking about night names.
- Yin is the dark part of the yin/yang symbol.
We all know how cute and adorable white rats can be. Their distinct color certainly makes them eye-catching. Here is a list of cool names for your white rat:
- Frosty - any frosty name will suit the white fur of a rat.
- Cloud is an airy nickname for a white rodent.
- A pearl is a precious light stone.
- Alaska is a northern US state;
- Ice - suitable for any light-colored pet.
- Whitey - derived from the English word “white”.
- Snowball is a name that is associated with white winter;
- The Arctic is the northern continent.
- Yang is the light part of the yin/yang symbol.
Rats names and personalities
Is your rat very intelligent or very strong? Maybe your pet rat likes to make noise in his cage at night? Does she like carrots?
Every pet has its own characteristics, so why not choose a name based on them?
Rats are quite intelligent and easy to train. By naming your rats after famous scientists, intellectuals and brilliant thinkers, you can highlight the rat's sharp mind:
- Archimedes;
- Aristotle;
- Copernicus;
- Da Vinci;
- Darwin;
- Einstein;
- Euclid;
- Galileo;
- Hawking;
- Hypatia;
- Newton;
- Pythagoras;
- Socrates;
- Tesla.
If your rat is fast and quick-witted, you can call it Speed or Lightning.
A rat who refuses to share food with his companions is appropriately named Scrooge.
Oblomov and Lenivets are ideal names for lazy rodents.
Names after popular characters
Decorative mice are often named after famous personalities: singers, actors, athletes, politicians, historical or mythical figures. The names of cartoon, movie or book characters are popular as nicknames for pets.
Names for mouse girls based on popular characters:
- Alsou, Alba, Assol;
- Beyoncé, Bonnie;
- Vanessa, Venus;
- Gerda, Hera, Gretta, Gaga;
- Jane, Jolie;
- Elizabeth;
- Giselle, Jasmine;
- Zelda, Zita;
- Yoko;
- Kerry, Coco, Courtney;
- Lolita, Lesya, Lady, Lilo;
- Marilyn, Margo;
- Nyusha, Niki, Nicole;
- Olivia;
- Penelope, Peppa;
- Roxy, Rihanna, Regina;
- Sabrina, Salma;
- Tiffany, Trixie, Twinkie;
- Umka, Ursula;
- Fiona, Fortuna;
- Chloe, Hilary, Heidi, Helga;
- Cirilla;
- Cherry, Chita;
- Shakira, Sheila;
- Amber;
- Juno;
- Jadwiga.
And boys:
- Alf, Isaac, Avatar;
- Blake, Bibo, Baxter, Balto;
- Vupsen, Willy, Van Gogh;
- Hector, Goodwin;
- Jackie, Dobie, Dior;
- Elvin;
- Jean-Jacques, Jules;
- Zidane, Zombie, Zorro;
- Joseph, Ivar, Joseph;
- Clyde, Casper, Creeper, Quentin;
- Loki, Leonardo, Lancelot, Ludwig;
- Mickey, Mouse, Malfoy;
- Nemo, Neptune, Napoleon;
- Oscar, Ozzy, Auggie;
- Pikachu, Payne, Pumbaa;
- Ratatouille, Ramses;
- Scooby, Simba;
- Tyson, Thomas;
- Williss, Urfin;
- Flint;
- Hugo, Houston, Henk;
- Cicero, Caesar;
- Churchel, Cheshire, Chan;
- Schreck, Schwartz;
- Edward, Anthony, Evan;
- Jupiter;
- Yarilo.
Mice often resemble their famous namesakes in behavior.
Mythological names of rats
While rats don't often appear as individual characters in mythology, there are a few choices you can make for your pet rat:
- Arimanius is a god in Greek mythology, the patron saint of rats.
- The bell is a rat with the face or head of a snake or lizard from South American folklore.
- Ganesha - In Hindu mythology, this god is often depicted riding a rat.
- Karni Mata is a Hindu goddess who has a temple filled with rats and is considered their protector.
- Mushika is the name of Ganesha's rat on which he rides.
- Ninkilim is a Mesopotamian god who was the lord of rats.
Paired names
Two is always better than one, right? Well, in the case of rats, this is a true statement. Rats are social animals and get lonely without a companion. Of course, this means you have to come up with two names, which isn't always easy. Check out these ideas for when you get two new furry friends:
- Adam and Eve;
- Anna and Elsa (from the movie "Frozen");
- Batman and Robin (from DC Comics);
- Beavis and Butt-head (from the cartoon);
- Bob and Bing;
- Bonnie and Clyde (famous criminal duo);
- Chip and Dale (from the cartoon);
- Fred and George;
- Fred and Ginger;
- Gin and Tonic;
- Gumby and Pokey (from the cartoons);
- Hansel and Gretel (from a fairy tale);
- Holmes and Watson (from the stories of Sherlock Holmes);
- Jekyll and Hyde (from the book);
- Ken and Barbie (dolls);
- Kirk and Spock;
- Mickey and Minnie (as in Walt Disney's Mice);
- Romeo and Juliet (from Shakespeare's play);
- Tom and Jerry (from the cartoon);
- Woody and Buzz (from the Toy Story films);
- Yin and Yang.
Which name is better to choose?
When carefully choosing a nickname for a rodent, breeders often do not limit their imagination, as they use various sound combinations for the pet’s nickname, which is surprising, and human names are also suitable for naming a decorative rat. Rat breeders often call their pets rare, and at the same time sonorous names - Dollar, Cent, Lord, Klepa, Caesar, etc.
Rules for choosing a nickname
More often, rats have very simple nicknames that are familiar to human hearing, such as Masha, Lyalya, Gosha, Vasya, etc. It happens that breeders are in no hurry to give nicknames to their pets, and simply call them affectionate words - baby, little rat, baby, glutton, thus complicating life for both yourself and your pet.
As practice shows, rats remember best those sounds that are most often pronounced when handled.
And if you constantly change nicknames, decorative rats stop reacting adequately to your words and actions. Not all rats always respond to such nicknames.
Why does a rat even have a name?
By giving the baby rat a nickname, breeders automatically elevate him to the rank of personality. And now it’s not entirely important whether he will respond to this or that nickname assigned to him, or maybe you’ll just use tapping and whistling. The main thing is that for you he will no longer be one of many, but almost like a dear little lump. And it is this little lump that will be an individual in its life. Magic!
This is not so important if your rat has an incorrect diet. In addition to the name, the rat needs additional accessories for the cage. This will help a lot with training, the carrot method, so to speak. The more confident a rat feels inside the cage, the better, and confidence comes when you have the opportunity to add rat accessories to the cage. More fun - responsive rat
How to name a rat girl
It is advisable to choose a name for a girl rat that is affectionate, gentle, and not offensive, although the rat does not understand much about this, but the breeder is pleased, after all, she is a lady. The rat itself is a very smart animal. Her inner intelligence needs to be used to the fullest, then you can build mutual understanding with her. And if you manage to find a common language with your decorative rat, then it will be easier for you to understand what your pet really wants, and it will gradually begin to respond to the nickname assigned to it.
There is no need to neglect consonance in names. The rat has a very good ear for music, so it costs nothing for a girl-rat to determine who is speaking to her.
Sometimes breeders select names for a female rat from the pantheon of pagan female names: Vesta, Juno, Ceres, Hera, Minerva, Diana, Athena, Cybele. It is also interesting to select paired names of Greco-Roman goddesses: Megaera - Furina, Gaia - Terra, Dido - Elissa, Muse-Kamena, Elythia - Lucina, Hecate - Trivia, Hemera - Diesa, etc.
What to name a rat girl and her friend?
When we decide what nickname to give to rats, and also to girls, we need to rely on our own preference, and not on the practicality of the nickname. These can be names such as: Tyukha and Mukha, Milka and Fanta, Rozochka and Vetochka, Umka and Bara, Mouse and Mashka, Mushka and Mouse, Lyalka and Doll, Hallie and Berry, Chanel and Farsi, Cynthia and Santa, Dina and Daina , China and Chastukha, Lulu and Lusha, Ocher and Odette, Festa and Ammi, Asya and Alya, Ocher and Odette, Louise and Thelma, Nayla and Nafanya, Kysya and Linda, Dolka and Iriska, Nora and Mosya, Snezhka and Button.
What do you call the boy and his neighbor's rat?
If you decide one day to have two adorable rodents, you need to take into account that in such cases you need to keep only same-sex animals. Naturally, names must be chosen in harmony - paired and interesting.
From here, the names of the Greco-Roman gods will help you choose the best male names for a male:
Apollo - Phoebus, Ares - Mars, Boreas - Aquilon, Hephaestus - Vulcan, Dionysus - Bacchus, Saturn - Chronos, Poseidon - Neptune, Thanatos - Mors, Lucifer - Phosphorus, Hades - Pluto, Sherlock and Shustrik, Kulek and Malek, Donut and Ratatouille, Elvis and Presley, Jame and Bond, Lesman and Arman, Ayran and Muscat, Chip and Dale, Black and White, Bogart and Speight, Tisha and Tepa, Bilbo and Aragorn, Jaeger and Esaul, Fima and Chucha, Chunya and Firya and There are many such options.
Examples of successful nicknames
If it is important for you that your nickname means something, you can choose from:
- Akito - autumn
- Sakura is a well-known beautifully blooming cherry tree.
- Takara - treasure/treasure
- Kaori - pleasantness
- Yuki - snowball
- Hoshiko is a star
Also, for convenience, the most popular nicknames are presented in alphabetical order.
| Letter of the alphabet | To a girl | To the boy |
| A | Athena, Alpha, Agnia, Asya | Akela, Adolf, Athos, Apollo, Arthur, |
| B | Bulka, Benzi, Becca, Beatrice, Bonya | Bagel, Black, Barberry, Boris, Bun, Brown, Bounty |
| IN | Varya, Victoria, Vilya | Vizier, Knight, Wulf, Vares |
| G | Gadget, Jackdaw, Gulya | Greg, Gore, Gustav, Georg |
| D | Darcy, Dusya, Dana, Dolka, Disi, Dora | Dan, Drone, Diamond, Don |
| TO | Cranberry, Klyaksa, Kami, Cam, Kimi, Katya, Katherine, Ksyu, Carmen | Kim, Klim, Whale, Cyrus, Colosseum, Corypheus, Sesame |
| L | Swallow, Lou, Laura, Lucy, Paw, Lesya | Lime, Ray, Lucifer, Eraser, Luke |
| M | Mulya, Masya, Margot, Marie, Baby, Mint, Martha, Meg | Major, Mentos, Merce, Mikitich, Muk, Martyn, Max |
| N | Nora, Nellie, Nyama | Nafanya, Nick, Nice, |
| P | Pusya, Pappy, Paula, Pats, Pyshechka | Percy, Pluto, Potap, Peer, Bobblehead, Pavel, Fluffy |
| T | Taya, Tosya, Tuchka | Timur, Taver, Title, Tarzan, Tolik, Tango, Tishka |
| F | Fiona, Frosya, Fanya, Phloxa | Faust, Fresh, Thomas, Flock |
| H | Cherry, Chunya, Chucha | Charlie, Chipolino, Chuck, Chuk, Chelsea |
| I | Yana, Hole, Berry | Yan, Yavor, Yarik |
Names of movie and cartoon characters
It has become popular to call your pets by nicknames from movies or cartoons; everyone still remembers the funny cartoon about a little rat - Ratatouille, or the children's film Stuart Little.
You can find such popular names:
- Goofy
- Bobik
- Zigzag
- Chip and Dale
- Jack
- Chloe
- Oscar
- Despereaux
- Roscuro
- Yuma
- Mickey
- Tobaccos and many others
In all the cartoons they are presented as very cute and funny animals, and are very impressive from the television screen.
Geographic nicknames
Sometimes you can find nicknames named after cities, rivers and even mountains:
- Alaska
- Algeria
- Amazon
- Africa
- Andora
- Berne
- Guinea
- Huron
- Dhaka
- Dublin
- Edge
- Manila
- Mauna
- Lima
- Nippon
- Negros
- Ibiza
- Tenerife
- Thira
- Faralos
Choosing a nickname in this case is very simple - open the atlas and select any name.
Names for pet rats of flower-wood flora
Rats respond well to nicknames that have clear and hissing sounds ; you can choose a nickname based on personal preferences.
For girls:
Quince, Aralia, Cherry, Rosalia, Blueberry, Lavender, Magnolia, Mulberry, Radish, Almond, Mistletoe.
For boys:
Anise, Nut, Chestnut, Buttercup, Dill, Hops, Lotus, Narcissus,.
Gastronomic nicknames for rats
There are nicknames that are given to pets, which identify them by their favorite foods, favorite sweets, and by determining their body size.
Favorite names:
- Cutie
- Bubble
- Popcorn
- Cupcake
- Squeaker
- Chit
- Fairy
- Squeaker
- Witch
- Grushka
- Chips
The names named according to the favorite food preferences of both male and female rats seem very interesting:
- Biscuit
- Bagel
- Noodles
- Chit
- Bun
- Pretzel
- Cheese
- Oreo
And so you can endlessly come up with nicknames for your foster rats, you just have to pay attention to the products that are in the house, store, or that you and your household love.
Funny animal names
You can name your pet this cool way:
- Toffee
- globe
- Lysik
- Pamposha
- Gollum
- Surprise
And if you want to name a rat in a completely unusual way, then common dog names will do:
- Storm
- Gerda
- Palm
- Fun
- Bully
- glad
- Snowstorm
- Baron
- Watch
- Ball
- Bim
- Mukhtar
What should you not call a rat?
Do not give the rat the names of its sworn enemies - cats. The nicknames Barsik, Tom, Kuzya and similar cat names are not very suitable for domestic rodents.
In conclusion, there are a million names you can borrow and give to your rat, but what your pet rat will need most is love and care. So to find a suitable name, check out the list above. Choose a name for your pet rat that best suits its personality and your tastes.
How to help a mouse remember its name
You need to start accustoming a mouse to a nickname no earlier than the animal gets used to its habitat. Once in a new house, the mouse hides in the house for the first time, coming out only at night to eat the food left for him. Next, he will begin to come out of hiding and get acquainted with the situation, including his newfound owner.
- The first stage of accustoming to the name is the owner talking to the mouse in a calm voice. In this case, it is advisable to place the cage away from bright light sources, in a quiet corner. Additionally, it can be covered with thick fabric.
- In dark conditions, the decorative mouse is deprived of its main source of information, so it learns to focus on the remaining sense organs - sound, and subsequently the smell of the owner. As soon as the animal begins to respond to a person’s voice and begins to approach the bars of the cage, it can be given treats as a reward - pieces of apples, slices of black bread, fresh twigs.
- The procedure for accustoming your pet to its name in the dark should be continued for 7-10 days. After this, the fabric can be replaced with a thinner one that allows some light to pass through. Over the next week, the owner should calmly repeat the pet’s name and reinforce its desire to communicate with tasty bites. At this stage, you don’t have to put the treat on the floor of the cage, but leave it in your outstretched hand. The sounds of a person's voice, his smell and the sight of a hand with food will gradually calm the mouse and allow for increased communication.
- To complete the taming, you can reach out to the mouse with a treat in the light of day. At first, the animal may get scared and run into the house. You need to give him time to calm down, then offer him a treat from your hands again. It is important not to make sudden movements, speak quietly and gently. Very little time will pass, and the decorative rodent will greet its owner (and the accompanying smell of delicious food) with a joyful squeak.
The animal must trust the person who will accustom it to its nickname. Therefore, the new owner should immediately get used to talking to the mouse calmly and not suddenly grabbing it in his hands.
Accustom a decorative mouse to accept its nickname, as well as train it to perform a number of tricks. You can start at the age of 4-6 months, when the animal is as open as possible and perceives everything as a game. But if the first months of your pet’s life together with its owner are missed, you shouldn’t be upset – you can train your pet rodent throughout its entire life.
When thinking about what to name a mouse, you should choose names for girls and boys based on your own tastes and preferences. There are no nicknames “fashionable” or “unfashionable”, “beautiful” or “ugly” if the owner sees that his pet fully corresponds to the chosen name. The decorative rodent is a cute, playful and friendly creature (as long as the owner pampers it with treats), so the likelihood of calling it incorrectly is almost unrealistic. And to make sure that you made the right choice, you just need to watch the mouse at home for a while - and the nickname will appear on its own.
