When you're browsing gerbil names, you have a wide variety of options, from sweet to spunky. Get to know your gerbil's personality before deciding on such an important part of your companionship. Although some names are inspired by colors or you pet's favorite items or foods, just as many names can come from your gerbil's unique demeanor. If your gerbil is kind, you may want to search for a name that highlights their tender side. If your gerbil has a feisty streak, choosing a name that shows their sour but sweet personality can stand out.
Sweet Gerbil Names
If you have a sweet tooth, you may want to use your favorite treat for the name of your gerbil. Maybe you'll pick the name of a candy or other delicious sugary treat. You can try a few to see how they sound and if your gerbil reacts to any of them, you might have found the perfect one.
- Bonbon
- Brownie
- Butterscotch
- Candy
- Caramel
- Cheesecake
- Cocoa
- Donut
- Fudge
- Gingerbread
- Gummy Bear
- Honey
- Ice Cream
- Jelly
- Lemon Drop
- Lollipop
- Marshmallow
- Marzi (short for Marzipan)
- Meringue
- Popsicle
- Pudding
- Sprinkles
- Sugar
- Toffee
- Truffles
Female Gerbil Names
What kind of girl is your gerbil? You may decide that a romantic female name is perfect for your gal pal. However, it could be that a modern-sounding name is the best choice for your new friend.
- Bella
- Betsy
- Candi
- Cindi
- Dottie
- Gina
- Glennie
- Hattie
- Jewel
- Lee
- Leia
- Lulu
- Marcie
- Merry
- Millie
- Minnie
- Patti
- Rosie
- Sasha
- Susie
Spunky Gerbil Female Names
If your gerbil is high-spirited and just downright spunky, she deserves a cool name. Choose a name that personifies your feisty little pal.
- Babe
- Carmen
- Charlie
- Dede
- Effie
- Gertie
- Happi
- Moxy
- Peyton
- Piper
- Raven
- Riley
- River
- Rorie
- Roxy
- Senna
- Wren
- Zara
- Zoe
- Zulie
Cute Gerbil Names
You may decide your buddy deserves a cute or colorful name. You can choose a fun name that describes your gerbil better than a traditional one. Some foods make a fun gerbil name that is unique.
- Bagel
- Biscuit
- Buffy
- Buttermilk
- Chestnut
- Cotton
- Ecru
- Ivory
- Khaki
- Coconut
- Sand Dollar
- Sandstone
- Sandy
- Shortbread
- Tannie
- Trip
Male Gerbil Names
Your new friend may follow the beat of a different drummer. Finding the ideal name may be challenging at first. You may discover a military-sounding name suits your male gerbil better than a cute and funny name.
- Admiral
- Aiden
- Apollo
- Artie
- Axel
- Bullet
- Carter
- Colonel
- Commander
- Diesel
- Frodo
- Gus
- Hulk
- Hunter
- Knight
- Leo
- Logan
- Luke
- Mason
- Mila
- Ranger
- Rex
- Sarge
- Vlad
- Wolf
Unisex Gerbil Names
You may want to consider a unisex name for your gerbil. A gender-neutral name might be a better fit for your furry rodent companion.
- Avery
- Drew
- Morgan
- Noel
- Parker
- Reese
- River
- Rowan
- Sawyer
- Sloan
- Shiloh
Gerbil Names for Pairs
If you have a pair of gerbils, you may wish to name them after a famous couple. You can choose a pair of notorious lovers or select a historical couple that epitomizes love and gives your gerbil pair something to live up to.
- Bonnie and Clyde (1920s gangsters)
- Chip 'n' Dale (Disney chipmunks)
- Cleopatra and Mark Antony (Cleo and Mark for short)
- Elizabeth and Robert (Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Rober Browning)
- Johnny and June (Johnny Cash and June Carter)
- Mary and Percy (Marcy Godwin Shelley and Percy Shelley)
- Paul and Joanne (Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward)
- Sonny and Cher (Iconic music couple)
Unique and Funny Gerbil Names that Impress
You can choose from these stand-out, hilarious gerbil names. You may decide on an unusual name for your pet gerbil that is different from the rest of your pets. You may also want to choose a name that matches the rest of your pets. For example, if your other pets have names from a particular TV series or movie, you may want to search for a name that correlates with that so you have a theme.
