With their fluffy little bodies, trilling voices, and cuddly demeanor, no one can deny that Guinea pigs are adorable small pets. When thinking up a name for a new Guinea pig, focusing on their cute characteristics is a great source of inspiration.
Guinea Pig Names That Sound Adorable
Some feminine names simply sound adorable when you say them. Often, these are two-syllable words that are easy to say and match the small size of your Guinea pig.
- Abby
- Bebe
- Bree
- Cleo
- Coco
- Cora
- Daisy
- Dixie
- Dolly
- Elsie
- Evie
- Fifi
- Gigi
- Holly
- Ida
- Ivy
- Jojo
- Josie
- Kaylee
- Kiki
- Koko
- Lily
- Lulu
- Mimi
- Pepe
- Phoebe
- Poppy
- Ruby
- Tess
- Vivi
- Winnie
- Zoey
- Zuzu
Guinea Pig Names With a Soft Meaning
These names refer to softness in different languages. Whether it's softness to the touch or a soft personality, these are all good names to describe the gentle nature and silky fur of a Guinea pig.
- Aalya - Arabic, means "soft and calm"
- Aderyn - German, means a "soft bird"
- Anana - African, means "soft or gentle"
- Buthayna - Arabic, means "soft skin"
- Delanna - Italian, means "soft like wool"
- Julia or Juliana - Spanish, means "soft hair"
- Juliette - French, means "soft hair"
- Kiana - Hindu, means "soft"
- Lamees - African, means "soft"
- Lamis or Lamisa - Arabic, means "soft"
- Malva - Greek, means "soft"
- Megan - Gaelic, means "soft or gentle"
- Satin
- Silky
- Velouette - English, means "soft"
- Velour
- Velvet
Names for a Guinea Pig That Mean Sweet
Another term that describes adorable Guinea pigs is the word "sweet," as these are pets with loving, cuddly personalities. Guinea pigs are great pets for children because they have such sweet and affectionate temperaments.
- Ada, Adelle, or Addie - German, means "sweet or noble"
- Adoncia - Spanish, means "sweet"
- Aili - German, means "sweet"
- Alys or Alice - German, means "sweet"
- Anika - African, means "sweet face"
- Anoush - Armenia, means "sweet disposition"
- Bonnie - French, means "sweet"
- Douce - French, means "sweet and gentle"
- Dulcie or Dulcinea - Latin, means "sweet"
- Eulalia - Greek, means "a sweet voice"
- Habiba - African, means "sweetheart"
- Hulda - Hebrew, means "sweet and lovable"
- Laia - Spanish, means "sweet spoken voice"
- Melina or Melita - Greek, means "honey"
- Naamah - Hebrew, means "sweetness and grace"
- Nazanin - Arabic - means "sweetheart"
- Nemy - African, means "sweet"
- Nidia - Greek, means "sweetness and grace"
- Pamina - Italian, means "little honey"
- Roanna - Latin, means "sweet"
- Sadbh - Irish, means "sweet and good"
- Shirin - Armenian, means "sweet and charming"
- Vevina - Scottish, means "sweet lady"
Sweet Food Names for Guinea Pigs
Another way to show how sweet Guinea pigs are is to name them after sweet foods. Whether it's a fruity flavor or a mouthful of surgery candy, sweet foods can definitely make you think of a Guinea pig. Names for Guinea pigs that are food-based can sometimes reflect their color, as well, like when you select Cherry for a red pig.
- Apple
- Apricot
- Ambrosia
- Anise
- Banana
- Basil
- Berry
- Biscuit
- Candy
- Cherry
- Clementine
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Fig
- Galette
- Gum Drop
- Honey
- Huckleberry
- Jelly Bean
- Licorice
- Mango
- Maple
- Marshmallow
- Mochi
- Peaches
- Pear
- Plum
- Pom (Pomegranate)
- Snickers
- Strawberry
- Sugar
- Sundae
Names for Pairs of Female Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs are social creatures who often do better with another Guinea pig to live within their cage. If you get two females, you can choose from these names of iconic real and fictional female duos.
- Abbi & Illana - Broad City
- Buffy & Willow - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Cagney & Lacey
- Carrie & Samantha (or Miranda or Charlotte) - Sex and the City
- Cher & Dionne - Clueless
- Edina & Patsy - Absolutely Fabulous
- Elizabeth & Jane - Pride and Prejudice
- Gamora & Nebula - Guardians of the Galaxy
- Ivy & Harley - DC comic book characters
- Laverne & Shirley
- Leia & Rey - Star Wars
- Lorelai & Rory - Gilmore Girls
- Lucy & Ethel - I Love Lucy
- Mary Kate & Ashley (Olsen)
- Monica & Rachel - Friends
- Oprah & Gayle
- Parvati & Padma - Harry Potter
- Romy & Michelle - Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
- Roxie & Velma - Chicago
- Salt & Pepa - famous musicians
- Sansa & Arya - Game of Thrones
- Serena & Venus - as in Williams, the tennis champions
- Thelma & Louise
- Tegan & Sara - famous musicians
- Tia & Tamera - Sister, Sister
- Xena & Gabrielle - Xena
Musical Guinea Pig Names
Anyone who has been around a Guinea pig knows about the musical noises they make. Naming them after musical terms is a good tribute to the adorable and magical noises they make to their owners.
- Aria
- Brio
- Calliope
- Calypso
- Cello
- Diva
- Dolce
- Harmony
- Lyric
- Melody
- Minuet
- Piper
- Poco a Poco
- Salsa
- Sonata
- Toccata
- Viola
Naming Your Adorable Female Guinea Pig
There are many places to find inspiration for names for a new Guinea pig, or pigs. No matter what name you choose, you will love spending time with these cute and cuddly small pets.
