I never knew rats would be kept as pets until I watched the movie Stuart little. Since then, I have seen so many people pet rats, and they seem to be excellent pets. I went to visit my friend someday and found him having two pet rats. The funny thing is he had not named them. So, we had to get some proper names for them. It got me thinking that there are probably other people stuck in the same situation. That is why I decided to compile a list of pet rat names to give you some inspiration when choosing a name for your pet.
I know naming pets can be a problem at times because you are supposed to get a name that will not be boring after some time. The name should be fun, brilliant, and original. Names are an excellent way to help you bond with your pet. It easier for the pet rat when you get a simple name.
Go through the list below to get some inspiration for your rat’s name.
Best Rat Names
Here is a list of the best rat names out there.
- Yolanda
- Twitch
- Splinter
- Socrates
- Smudge
- Fresco
- Havarti
- Pecorino
- Queso
- Stilton
- Pepper
- Roquefort
- Curds
- Blue
- Feta
- Brie
Cute Rat Names
Cute names are great for that small, adorable pet.
- Nibbles
- Bubble
- Cupcake
- Tinkerbell
- Poppet
- Tickle
- Cutie
- Sweetie
- Squeak
- Pickle
- Bacon
- Remy
- Rizzo
- Moosh
- Nacho
- Nippy
Rat Names Female
Females always deserve the best. Below is a list of female names that would make an excellent name for your rat.
- Basil
- Strom
- Savannah
- Bella
- Forest
- Twister
- River
- Flower
- Maple
- Lily
- Apple
- Spruce
- Hazel
- Hickory
- Hurricane
- Malik
- Styles
- Clover
- Poppy
- Mars
- Prairie
- Itchy
- Desi
- Lucy
- Ethel
- Laurel
- Hyde
- Marge
- Sage
- Rose
- Mary
Rat Names Male
Go through the list below and get a name for your male rat.
- Jake
- Elwood
- Lewis
- Lincoln
- Theo
- Nelson
- Tre
- Napoleon
- Rocky
- Rum
- Scooby
- Bandit
- Smith
- Huck
- Tom
- Jimmy
- Woodrow
- Custer
- Buck
- Zac
- Dave
- Rod
- Elton
- Joe
- Bush
- Clark
- Slat
- Remus
- Brain
- Teller
Famous Rat Names
Some of the names are known from movies, others from books, and animations.
- Faraday
- Skinner
- Celestia
- Finn
- Cosmo
- Arya
- Dumbledor
- Minerva
- Aaron
- Elrond
- Frodo
- Sam
- Bubblegum
- Wanda
- Jake
- Bebop
Unique Rat Names
These names sound great for a rat.
- Planck
- Botticelli
- Emile
- Flogger
- Gloomer
- Jenner
- Puck
- Rattata
- Raricate
- Rebel
- Zippy
- Drizzle
- Rambo
- Oats
- Warrior
- Bean
- Davies
Funny Rat Names
Is your rat funny? Here are some names to reflect that.
- Scamper
- Spongebob
- Shredder
- Gnasher
- Ratunzel
- Scritch
- Squeak
- Wormtail
- Rats domino
- Ratso
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Ratticus Finch
- Ratatat
Cool Rat Names
Give these names to your rat, and he will be the coolest:
- Zelda
- Gravity
- Ozone
- Pasteur
- Nucky
- Jax
- Devito
- Cicero
- Bugsy
- Keyser
- Aristotle
- Edison
- Django
- Cabool
- Hookfin
- Nick
- Capone
- Walnuts
- Silvio
Good Rat Names
Go through the list below for inspirational names.
- Scabbers
- Cluny
- Scourge
- Rattie
- Rubella
- Puck
- Sagitar
- Justin
- Hammer
- Ganesha
- Colocolo
- Sakura
- Abbott
- Costello
- Eggs
- Bing
- Sundance
Rat Names For Girls Pairs
Here are some excellent girl pair names for your two rats.
- Betty and Veronica
- Bubble and Squeak
- Salt and Pepper
- Buttercup and Blossom
- Mabel and Martha
- Lexie and Laurie
- Sally and Suzzy
- Pitter and Patter
Rat Names For Boys Pairs
Rat pairs need each other. They spend time together, and there they need name pairs.
- Beavis and Butt-head
- Bill and Ted
- Chip and Dale
- Cheech and Chong
- Cloak and Dagger
- Itchy and Scratchy
- Trucker and Tracker
- Ben and Jerry
- Gumby and Pokey
- Cagney and lacey
- Bonnie and Clyde
Rat Names In Movies
Here are some rat names from movies. Have you heard any of the names?
- Emile
- Remy (Ratatouille)
- Rizzo
- Nigel Ratburn
- Master Splinter
- Templeton
- Socrates
Baby Pet Rat Names
Babies deserve some great names. Below is a list of cool names for baby pet rats.
- Venus
- Chickpea
- Ferry
- Jerry
- Ace
- Cheese
- Dodo
- Noir
- Pepsi
- Raven
- Smoky
- Soot
- Sunset
- Tarot
- Thunder
- Yin
More Rat Name Options
I understand that choosing a name is hectic but don’t give up yet. Here are some more inspirational rat names and small pets.
- Ozzy
- Xavier
- Peanut
- Marshmallow
- Mickey
- Roger
- Kenny
- Mario
- Boots
- Andy
- Abel
- Dusty
- Scarlet
- Howie
- Elie
- Furball
- Skittles
- Jasper
- Busters
- Hamlet
- Pascale
- Pooch
- Husky
- Philips
Naming Your Pet Rat
I think the reason I never thought rats would be kept as pets is that I only knew wild rats. The wild rats have a bad reputation which is why they have no place in people’s hearts. On the other hand, pet rats are a different case. They are clean, smart, intelligent, and affectionate.
They are small, which means they don’t need a huge place to survive. It is a plus to most pet rat owners. These are characters worth a great name.
To name your pet rat, you need to check on the rats’ characteristics. Now that I have seen many pet rats, I can tell you that each has its qualities. They are all different and brilliant. They can quickly learn their names but to make it even easier for them, you can try short names and names with one or two syllables. Also, try to learn your rat’s quirks and temperaments. Be creative and do not leave your interests aside.
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