Guinea pigs are excellent companions. They are beloved for their sweet sounds and personalities. However, when bringing your new guinea pig home, you may be at a loss for names. This is exceptionally true if you’re starting your guinea pig colony and need two or more names! Below, explore hundreds of different options for female guinea pig names. There is no shortage of name inspiration, from nature-related names to those inspired by video games, movies, and more.
Ready to learn more? Keep reading below!
Top Female Guinea Pig Names
Many popular names for guinea pigs reflect their meek, sweet personalities.
©Sofiia Petrova/iStock via Getty Images
Regarding pets, some names are so popular that they span a variety of species. Below, explore some top pet names you may wish to use for your female guinea pig.
- Cookie
- Blossom
- Sweetie
- Snowball
- Poppy
- Dora
- Melody
- Fuzzy
- Slippers
- Socks
- Patches
- Cutie
- Flower.
Nature-Related Guinea Pig Names
Nature is abundant in inspiration. While you’ll often think of nature-inspiring plays, poems, novels, and even shows, it can also inspire names. After all, think of classic names like Lily and Rose! Below, explore several dozen female guinea pig names, each inspired by some aspect of nature. This can range from flowers to gemstones.
- Rose
- Tulip
- Lily
- Bud
- Floral
- Twig
- Aspen
- Ash
- Elm
- Birch
- Beech
- Juniper
- Rowan
- Pine
- Cherry
- Apple
- Pear
- Peach
- Orange
- Grape
- Mango
- Papaya
- Guava
- Stone
- Rock
- Summit
- Valley
- Snow
- Ice
- Blizzard
- Monsoon
- Hurricane
- Tornado
- Volcano
- Magma
- Lava
- Pebble
- Quartz
- Diamond
- Amethyst
- Topaz
- Sapphire
- Ruby
- Crystal
- Cirrus
- Nimbus
Food-Related Female Guinea Pig Names
Guinea pig names based on food can be sweet and silly, perfect for your new pet!
©Rita_Kochmarjova/Shutterstock.com
If you’re looking for something sillier for your guinea pig, food names always offer a bit of memorability paired with humor. Below, explore different dishes from around the world for inspiration for your guinea pig’s name!
- Ramen
- Udon
- Pasta
- Marsala
- French Fry
- Apple Pie
- Cobbler
- Brownie
- Blondie
- Soba
- Crumble
- Basil
- Oregano
- Onion
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Bay
- Cinnamon
- Cranberry
- Biscuit
- Oreo
- Peanut
- Mochi
- Bean
- Waffles
- Pancake
- Egg
- Pickle
- Pumpkin
- Muffin
- Marshmallow
- Lemon
- Miso
- Cupcake
- Bagel
- Chocolate
- Carmel
- Butter
- Alfredo
- Cannoli
- Cashew
- Cappuccino
- Olive
- Dijon
- Coffee
- Chive
- Brisket
- AlfredoGumbo
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Tofu
- Pringle
- Kimchi
- Walnut
- Almond
- Barley
- Arugula
- Clove
- Chili
- Eclair
- Kiwi
- Celery
- Lettuce
- Jasmine
- Honey
- Panini
- Sandwich
- Pepper
- Rosemary
- Cheerio
- Meatball
- Pork Chop
- Salami
- Spam
- Tater Tot
- Shrimp
- Schnitzel
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Venison
- Beef
- Chicken
- Licorice
- Cola
- S’mores
- Bourbon
- Blackberry
- Raspberry
- Blueberry
- Strawberry
- Taco
- Donut
- Anchovy
- Maple
- Latte
- Fudge
- Soda
- Rye
- Mayo
- Mozzarella
- Feta
- Swiss
- Oyster
- Buttermilk
- Jambalaya
- Cioppino
- Baked Bean
- Gumbo
- Bananas Foster
- Natto
- Unagi
- Chawanmushi
- Charcuterie
- Quiche
- Tartare
- Rillettes
- Pâté
- Bolognese
- Arancini
- Cacio e Pepe
- Paella
- Jamón
- Leche Frita
- Churros
- Mousse
- Crepe
- Macaron
- Meringue
- Soufflé
- Pomegranate
- Ginger
Female Guinea Pig Names Based on Locations
Do you have a special place in the world? This can be your hometown, favorite vacation place, or another significant location. Sometimes, taking inspiration from these regions can be the best way to choose a unique name for your guinea pig. This can also help you choose a name that has sentimental value.
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Hamlet
- Wilmington
- Holly
- Athens
- Helen
- London
- Paris
- Cairo
- Manila
- Moscow
- Sydney
- Shanghai
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Lagos
- Madrid
- Miami
- Atlanta
- Cheraw
- Charleston (you can call her Charlie, for short!)
Female Guinea Pig Names Based on Other Animals
Naming your guinea pig, Mouse, or Doe can reflect on their quiet nature.
©yurilily/Shutterstock.com
Along with food-related names, female guinea pig names based on other animals are a unique way to add humor to the naming process. After all, who expects a little guinea pig named Falcon?
- Mouse
- Cat
- Falcon
- Hawk
- Deer
- Doe
- Queen (after a queen bee)
- Bumblebee
- Bee
- Wasp
- Cricket
- Ladybug
- Fly
- Bird
- Snail
- Snake
- Sloth
- Okampi
- Bear
- Wolf
- Dove
- Butterfly
Space-Themed Guinea Pig Names
If you’re looking to name your guinea pig after something nature-related but want to take it extraterrestrial, space can be a great source of inspiration. From constellations to planets to moons, explore some space-themed guinea pig names below.
- Aquarius
- Aquila
- Bootes
- Cancer
- Leo
- Gemini
- Capricornus
- Carina
- Corvus
- Crater
- Crux
- Cygnus
- Delphinus
- Cassiopeia
- Chamaeleon
- Circinus
- Columba
- Hydra
- Hydrus
- Libra
- Lupus
- Lynx
- Lyra
- Mensa
- Musca
- Norma
- Octans
- Indus
- Pegasus
- Scorpius
- Sculptor
- Taurus
- Vela
- Virgo
- Volans
- Vulpecula
- Telescopium
- Sun
- Moon
- Aurora
- Venus
- Mars
- Neptune
- Jupiter
- Pluto
- Saturn
- Phobos
- Nix
- Kerberos
- Styx
- Deimos
- Io
- Larissa
- Naiad
- Astroid
- Nereid
- Europa
- Amalthea
- Callisto
- Aphelion
- Luna
- Galaxy
- Nebula
- Star
- Cosmic
- Astra
Human Names as Female Guinea Pig Names
- Olivia: a Latin name that means “olive tree”
- Emma: a German name that means “entire” or “universal”
- Amelia: a German-derived name meaning “industrious” and “hardworking”
- Robin: a name of English origin that means “famed” or “bright”
- Sage: a Latin name meaning “wise” or “healthy”
- Sophia: a Greek-originating name meaning “wisdom”
- Avery: a name of English origin meaning “ruler of the elves” or “wise”
- Logan: a Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning “little hollow”
- Eimear: pronounced ee-mur and meaning “swift”
- Laoise: pronounced lee-sha and meaning “radiant girl”
- Fiadh: an Irish name meaning “deer”, “wilderness”, or “respect”.
- Ava: a name related to the Latin avis that means “bird” or “birdlike”
- Riley: a name of Irish and English origin meaning “courageous” and “valiant”.
- Cameron: a Scottish-originating name meaning “crooked nose” or “crooked river”.
- Harper: a name derived from “harp”, meaning “someone who plays the harp”.
- Aisling: pronounced ash-leen and means “a dream”
- Caoimh: pronounced kee-va and means “gentleness”, “beauty”, and “grace”
- Meabh: pronounced maeve, after the queen of Connacht in Irish folklore
- Grace: a Latin name meaning “favor” and “blessing”
- Chloe: a Greek name meaning “blooming”
- Lucy: a Latin name meaning “light”
- Isla: a name derived from Spanish meaning “island”
- Molly: a name of Irish origin meaning “star of the sea”
Ocean-Related Female Guinea Pig Names
Like with space, ocean-related female guinea pig names offer a specialized subset of nature names.
- Shelly
- Pearl
- Waverly
- Korra
- Cove
- Bubbles
- Anemone
- Kelpie
- Marina
- Pacifica
- Lagoona
- Starfish
- Mariana
- Calypso
- Navy
- Sandy
- Atlantis
- Anchor
- Azul
- Breeze
- Barracuda
- Beach
- Buoy
- Eel
- Foam
- Galapagos
- Galley
- Hull
- Gull
- Jellyfish
- Shark
- Dolphin
- Mahi
- Nami
- Moana
- Reef
- Salty
- Sandpiper
- Ursala
- Swell
- Surf
- Sunny
- Ascent
- Eddy
- Tide
- Drift
- Current
- Angler
- Jig
- Tippett
Popular Media Based Female Guinea Pig Names
Peach and Daisy can be cute matching names for female guinea pigs.
©PHOTO FUN/Shutterstock.com
Choosing matching names for a series can be a great place to start if you’re looking to name several guinea pigs together. Below, explore names taken from video games, movies, shows, and books!
- Janna from League of Legends
- Yuumi from League of Legends
- Lux from League of Legends
- Seraphine from League of Legends
- Rell from League of Legends
- Zelda from the Legend of Zelda
- Link from the Legend of Zelda
- Midna from the Legend of Zelda
- Peach from the Mario franchise
- Daisy from the Mario franchise
- Rosalina from the Mario franchise
- Toadette from the Mario franchise
- Birdo from the Mario franchise
- Goombella from the Mario franchise
- Madame Flurrie from the Mario franchise
- Vivian from the Mario franchise
- Ms. Mowz from the Mario franchise
- Milotic from Pokemon
- Pawmi from Pokemon
- Cherrim from Pokemon
- Mareep from Pokemon
- Skiddo from Pokemon
- Shaymin from Pokemon
- Lilligant from Pokemon
- Jett from Valorant
- Viper from Valorant
- Fade from Valorant
- Killjoy from Valorant
- Skye from Valorant
Movies, Books, and Shows
- Katniss from The Hunger Games
- Prim from The Hunger Games
- Glimmer from The Hunger Games
- Clove from The Hunger Games
- Annabeth from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Silena from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Bianca from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Clarisse from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Jo from Little Women
- Amy from Little Women
- Beth from Little Women
- Meg from Little Women
- Marie from The Aristocats
- Sassy from Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
- Elle from Legally Blonde
- Cady from Mean Girls
- Regina from Mean Girls
- Karen from Mean Girls
- Gretchen from Mean Girls
- Janis from Mean Girls
- Baby from Dirty Dancing
- Annie from Sleepless in Seattle
- Bella from Twilight
- Renesmee from Twilight
- Alice from Twilight
- Rosalie from Twilight
- Esme from Twilight
- Victoria from Twilight
- Lorraine from Atomic Blonde
- Barbie from the movie of the same name
- Dani from Midsommar
- Carrie from the movie of the same name
- Matilda from the movie of the same name
The photo featured at the top of this post is © MarketJirmann/Shutterstock.com
How to Add Us to Google News
Thank you for reading! Have some feedback for us? Contact the AZ Animals editorial team.
