You will need to name your new pet after you.It can be hard to choose one with so many names.It is possible to narrow down the options by focusing on the gender of the pig.Pick a name that reflects your pig's personality or appearance.You can name your pig after a character in a movie or book.
Step 1: Pick a name that matches your pig's appearance.
Many people name their pets because of their appearance.There are 13 different guinea pig breeds, each with their own characteristics, so take a good look at your new pet.Think about its size, color, and appearance.Make a name that fits your pet's appearance.If your pig is white, you could call it Cottonball.You could call your pig Patches or Spot if it's spotted.If your guinea pig is small, you could call it Minnie or Tiny.
Step 2: Pick a name that matches its personality.
Think about your pig's personality.Is it shy or outgoing?Is it energetic or lazy?Think of cute names that fit their attributes.Zip, Frisky or Dasher are the names of the energetic and hyper guinea pig.If your pig is affectionate, you could call it Sweetie.
Step 3: Pick a strange name.
Pick a name that doesn't fit your pet, instead of thinking about their personality and appearance, and choosing a fitting name.An easy way to pick an ironic name is to choose a fierce or macho name that plays off of the cute nature of guinea pigs.If you have a small and furry guinea pig, give it an ironic name like Destroyer.
Step 4: Let your pig make his own decisions.
If you need help choosing a name, let your guinea pig help.You can write down your favorite names on a piece of paper.Put a small amount of food on the top of each piece of paper in the room.Pick a name on the paper that your guinea pig will eat first, and then place your pig in the middle of the room.
Step 5: Pick a name that is short.
Many pets have only one or two names.This makes the name easier to say as you are calling your pet, and also makes it cuter, Name your guinea pig something like Max, Sam, Rose or Luna.Animals respond better to shorter names.
Step 6: You can choose a cute human name.
Some people prefer to call their animals human rather than pet names.Some of your favorite names are based on gender.Look through a baby-naming book for inspiration.Bianca, Lilly or Anna is a pretty name for a female guinea pig.Jake, Dave or Chiko is a masculine name for a male guinea pig.
Step 7: Tell your pet a nickname.
A lot of great pet names are derived from human names.Johnny, Lexi, and Suzy are examples.The shorter names make them more suitable for a pet.
Step 8: Something sweet is what you should name your guinea pig.
Pets are named after desserts and sweets.These are often cute and affectionate.Take a look at your favorite desserts and decide which one is best for your pig.There are many examples of dessert names.Sweet names include Sweetie, Candy, and Sugar.
Step 9: Pick a name that's popular.
The most popular pet names are usually cute.Take a look at the most common pet names online and see if any fit your guinea pig.For male and female pets, popular names include Charlie, Tiger, and Buddy.
Step 10: Give your pet a name.
It makes sense to give your pet a family name because it's the newest addition to your family.Family names could include traditional names that have been in your family for generations, your mother's maiden name, or the name of a deceased relative.
Step 11: You can choose a regal name for your pig.
Many people give their pets names that are related to royalty.How important your new pet is in your life can be reflected in these names.Other examples of formal or regal names include Queen or Queenie.
Step 12: Something unusual is what you should call your guinea pig.
Unusual, rare or outdated names are great for pets.These names are unique and funny, especially when they are traditional or formal.It may become difficult for others to remember your name if you make it too long.Boris, Harold, and Fabio are examples of unusual names for male guinea pigs.Some female names are unusual.
Step 13: Your guinea pig should be named after a mythical figure.
Think about your favorite historical figures.These are great pet names because of their tie to history.The associations these names cause are often comical in light of your pet.Your male guinea pig could be named Napoleon, Hamlet, or Dante.Your female guinea pig could be named Cleopatra, Athena, or Marilyn.
Step 14: Give your pig a name.
Think of your favorite fictional characters in books or movies.Picking a fictional character's name is a great way to combine two things you love.You could name a male pig.You could name a female pig.