499+ Gerbil Names (Cute, Badass, and Funny Choices)

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Looking for the perfect name for your gerbil? We’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we will be sharing some of our favorite gerbil names.

Whether you’re looking for a cute name or a badass name, we’ve got you covered.

So, without further ado, let’s get started!

Best Gerbil Names

Do you happen to be looking for some of the best names for gerbils out there? If so, you’re in luck!

Here are some of our favorite picks:

1. Bandit
2. Beau
3. Biscuit
4. Bisquit
5. Boo Bear
6. Brownie
7. Buddy
8. Buster
9. Butters
10. Casper
11. Chester
12. Chipper
13. Chunks
14. Clover
15. Coco
16. Cookie
17. Daisy
18. Digit
19. Dixie
20. Elsa
21. Frodo
22. Fuzzy
23. Gidget
24. Ginger
25. Gizmo
26. Happy
27. Harley
28. Harry
29. Hopper
30. Jack
31. Jasper
32. Kiki
33. Klondike
34. Lancelot
35. Leia
36. Libby
37. Link
38. Lola
39. Lucy
40. Lulu
41. Marshmallow
42. Mickey
43. Mimsy
44. Nibbler
45. Oreo
46. Oscar
47. Paisley
48. Peanut
49. Pipkin
50. Pip Squeak
51. Pixie
52. Pluto
53. Rascal
54. Rowan
55. Sadie
56. Sawyer
57. Scout
58. Shadow
59. Simba
60. Sinbad
61. Skipper
62. Smoochie
63. Snickers
64. Snoopy
65. Sonic
66. Spooky
67. Starburst
68. Stitch
69. Stormy
70. Tango
71. Tequila
72. Tinker
73. Tinkerbell
74. Tito
75. Toffee
76. Trixie
77. Turbo
78. Twinkle
79. Vienna
80. Wally
81. Whiskers
82. Willa
83. Yoda
84. Ziggy

Names For Male Gerbils

If you’re searching for names for a male gerbil, we’ve got you covered!

Here are some of our top recommendations for a single gerbil boy:

1. Abel
2. Al
3. Alfie
4. Alvin
5. Axel
6. Bandit
7. Bane
8. Barney
9. Basil
10. Beau
11. Benji
12. Bentley
13. Blade
14. Bogey
15. Bonnie
16. Brisby
17. Buck
18. Buddy
19. Butch
20. Calvin
21. Casper
22. Chandler
23. Charlie
24. Chester
25. Chewie
26. Chipper
27. Clint
28. Cooper
29. Crusher
30. Danger
31. Dante
32. Diesel
33. Dozer
34. Dutch
35. Fang
36. Felix
37. Ford
38. Frankie
39. Frisky
40. Gavin
41. Gomez
42. Grinder
43. Gunner
44. Gus
45. Hamlet
46. Harley
47. Harry
48. Hector
49. Henry
50. Herbie
51. Hershel
52. Hershey
53. Hunter
54. Jagger
55. Jasper
56. Jeeves
57. Jesse
58. Jett
59. Kane
60. King
61. Leo
62. Loki
63. Lucius
64. Mack
65. Maximus
66. Miles
67. Milo
68. Monty
69. Moritz
70. Murphy
71. Nash
72. Nitro
73. Odin
74. Olaf
75. Ollie
76. Otis
77. Ozwald
78. Paddington
79. Pete
80. Petey (or Peter)
81. Pipeline
82. Prince
83. Quinn
84. Racer
85. Rex
86. Rocco
87. Rocky
88. Rowdy
89. Sammy
90. Sampson
91. Sawyer
92. Scarface
93. Sherman
94. Smokey
95. Smudge
96. Sniper
97. Spades
98. Spitfire
99. Stryker
100. Tank
101. Thor
102. Tiny
103. Titan
104. Tracker
105. Turbo
106. Twist
107. Uzi
108. Vance
109. Venom
110. Viking
111. Widget
112. Wiley
113. Wolverine
114. Xander

Names For Female Gerbils

We’ve also got you covered if you’re looking for names for a female gerbil.

Nothing says “girl power” like one of these feminine names for your pet girl gerbil:

1. Abby
2. Allie
3. Amber
4. Annie
5. Aria
6. Athena
7. Babe
8. Badger
9. Bandit
10. Bella
11. Betty
12. Bindi
13. Blaze
14. Blossom
15. Bonnie
16. Bridgette
17. Britney
18. Brooklyn
19. Bubbles
20. Buffy
21. Buttercup
22. Carmen
23. Cassidy
24. Chelsea
25. Cinnamon
26. Cleo
27. Clover
28. Coco
29. Daffodil
30. Daisy
31. Darling
32. Dixie
33. Dot
34. Dusty
35. Elsa
36. Ember
37. Emma
38. Fifi
39. Fiona
40. Foxxy
41. Ginger
42. Grace
43. Harper
44. Hazel
45. Heidi
46. Holly
47. India
48. Ivy
49. Jasmine
50. Jazz
51. Jessie
52. Jewel
53. Josie
54. Kayla
55. Khloe
56. Kodiak
57. Laurel
58. Layla
59. Lily
60. Lizzy
61. London
62. Lovely
63. Lucy
64. Maddie
65. Mandy
66. Maple
67. Maxie
68. Maxine
69. Mia
70. Millie
71. Mindy
72. Minnie
73. Misty
74. Molly
75. Nala
76. Nike
77. Nyx
78. Olive
79. Opal
80. Paisley
81. Paris
82. Pepper
83. Phoenix
84. Pinky
85. Piper
86. Pixie
87. Polly
88. Poppy
89. Princess
90. Quinn
91. Racer
92. Rebel
93. Red
94. Riley
95. Rose
96. Rosy
97. Ruby
98. Sadie
99. Sasha
100. Selena
101. Skye
102. Sonya
103. Star
104. Stella
105. Sydney
106. Tiger
107. Tinkerbell
108. Trixie
109. Violet
110. Willow
111. Winona
112. Xena
113. Zen

Cute Gerbil Names

We’ve compiled a list of some of the cutest names for your gerbil if you’re searching for one.

Here are some of our favorites:

1. Almond
2. Angel
3. Baby
4. Basil
5. Birch
6. Biscuit
7. Bo
8. Boo
9. Boo Bear
10. Boots
11. Bubble
12. Buddy
13. Buttercup
14. Button
15. Candy
16. Cherry
17. Chipper
18. Cloud
19. Cookie
20. Cub
21. Cuddles
22. Cupcake
23. Delilah
24. Digger
25. Dixie
26. Dog
27. Flower
28. Freckles
29. Fudge
30. Gizmo
31. Graceful
32. Hazel
33. Hemy
34. Hiccup
35. Hinkley
36. Indie
37. Ivory
38. Jaz
39. Jingle
40. Jolly
41. Kermit
42. Kirby
43. Kiwi
44. Ladybug
45. Latte
46. Lemon
47. Lexus
48. Licorice
49. Macaroni
50. Mango
51. Maple
52. Marshmallow
53. Monkey
54. Muffin
55. Ned
56. Nettie
57. Olive
58. Oreo
59. Oscar
60. Otto
61. Panda
62. Peanut
63. Pepper
64. Pip
65. Poko
66. Precious
67. Pudding
68. Puddles
69. Pumpkin
70. Rainbow
71. Roxanne
72. Roxy
73. Rufus
74. Sidekick
75. Skipper
76. Skittles
77. Smalls
78. Snookie
79. Star
80. Sugar
81. Sugar Plum
82. Suki
83. Sweetie
84. Teddy bear
85. Thumper
86. Tigger
87. Timon
88. Tiny
89. Tortilla
90. Toto
91. Waffles
92. Weeny

Unisex Names For Gerbils

If gender-neutral names are your thing, consider the boy and girl unisex names below.

Our suggestions include unisex human names and other gender-neutral things:

1. Avery
2. Drew
3. Morgan
4. Noel
5. Parker
6. Reese
7. River
8. Rowan
9. Sawyer
10. Shiloh
11. Sloan

Good Names For Gerbils

Are you simply looking for a gerbil name that will get the job done? If yes, consider the names below.

We love food so enjoy our food-inspired names. However, don’t restrict yourself. We have many other naming categories below.

1. Almond
2. Anchovie
3. Bacon
4. Basil
5. Bean
6. Biscuit
7. Brownie
8. Carrot
9. Cheeto
10. Chicklet
11. Chips
12. Cupcake
13. Eggo
14. Falafel
15. Fig
16. Fro Yo
17. Jalapeno
18. Lasanga
19. Meatball
20. Nacho
21. Noodle
22. Nugget
23. Nutella
24. Nuts
25. Peaches
26. Pepper
27. Queso
28. Quinoa
29. Sashimi
30. Swiss
31. Taco
32. Toastie
33. Tofu
34. Tortellini
35. Tortilla
36. Waffles

Badass Names For Gerbils

Own a badass gerbil? Or do you want a name that will make your hamster sound cool and fierce?

Check out some of these badass options:

1. Apache
2. Bandit
3. Bullet
4. Butch
5. Chopper
6. Diesel
7. Eagle
8. Excalibur
9. Gunner
10. Hawk
11. Jaguar
12. Leatherneck
13. Lionheart
14. Maximus
15. Mongoose
16. Ninja
17. Odin
18. Panther
19. Pirate
20. Rascal
21. Razor
22. Rebel
23. Robinhood
24. Rocky
25. Saber
26. Scorpion
27. Smasher
28. Spartan
29. Stryker
30. Terminator
31. Thor
32. Titan
33. Trojan
34. Triton
35. Viper
36. Warrior
37. Wasp
38. Wolverine

Names For Cool Pet Gerbils

Is your hamster one of the coolest small pets around?

Check out these names to give it some street cred.

1. Ace
2. Acer
3. Alaska
4. Annex
5. Bam-bam
6. Bandit
7. Beast
8. Butterfly
9. Cadet
10. Calypso
11. Cass
12. Chopper
13. Crazy eyes
14. Death wish
15. Diesel
16. Dragon
17. Duke
18. Elvis
19. Excalibur
20. Fangster
21. Gizmo (or Giz)
22. Grinder
23. Gucci
24. Gunner
25. Harley
26. Hawk
27. Heisenberg (or Heis for short)
28. Jace
29. Jax
30. Jedi
31. Jersey
32. Killer
33. Leatherneck
34. Lex
35. Lionheart Maximus (Max or Moose for short)
36. Mongoose
37. Murderface (or Murf for short)
38. Mystique
39. Ninja
40. Odin
41. Panther
42. Peirce
43. Phoenix
44. Porsche
45. Predator
46. Rascal
47. Ringo
48. Rocky
49. Rodeo
50. Ryder
51. Saber
52. Scorpion
53. Shredder (or Shreds for short)
54. Smasher Snappy (or Snapz for short)
55. Stryker (Stryk or Strike for short)
56. Terminator
57. Thrasher (or Thrash for short)
58. Triton
59. Venus
60. Veronica
61. Viking
62. Wasp
63. Wolf
64. Wyatt

Unique Names For Gerbils

Some pet owners want unique names that people have barely heard of. If that’s the case with you, we have some unique suggestions below.

Even if there are names that you’ve heard of below, you’ve probably never heard of a gerbil by that name.

1. Achbor
2. Asterix
3. Bazooka
4. Bijou
5. Bingo
6. Chico
7. Chipahua
8. Chunks
9. Curious George
10. Denizen
11. Dewdrop
12. Digger
13. Ebony
14. Ewok
15. Fidget
16. Grasshopper
17. Hinkley
18. Hopper
19. Houdini
20. Ivory
21. Jumper
22. Mr. Nibs
23. Nettie
24. Nibbles
25. Oberon
26. Oreo
27. Padfoot
28. Pester
29. Porcupine
30. Powder Puff
31. Sashi
32. Saska
33. Scamper
34. Scooter
35. Scratch
36. Skydive
37. Speedy
38. Squeaks
39. Tipper
40. Tucker
41. Whiskers
42. Zipper

Names For Baby Gerbils

If you get a baby gerbil that will be incredibly small and cuter than a grown gerbil, he/she should be given a name that represents their cuteness.

Name your gerbil after the cutest baby animal names below;

1. Bear
2. Bee
3. Bug
4. Bunny
5. Chick
6. Duckie
7. Lady Bug
8. Little Monkey
9. Love Bug
10. Scobie

Funny Names For A Gerbil

Need a funny gerbil name? Check out these options for a giggle.

1. Admiral Snuggles
2. Anonymouse
3. Athena
4. Babycakes
5. Beanie Weenie
6. Beaver
7. Beebo
8. Beefcakes
9. Bilbo
10. Biscuit Butt
11. Boba
12. Boomer the Destroyer
13. Bruiser
14. Buttons
15. Captain Cuddlesworth
16. Catnip
17. Chaos
18. Cheddar
19. Cheech
20. Cheeks Mcgee
21. Chong
22. Chuck E Cheese
23. Chuck Norris Jr.
24. Chumlee
25. Cupcake
26. Dapper Dan
27. David Seaman
28. Dingus
29. Dirk Digler
30. Dj Khaled
31. Donald Trump Jr.
32. Dorito
33. Earl the Pearl
34. Elmo
35. Everest
36. Frodo
37. Fuzzy Wuzzy
38. Garfield the Destroyer
39. Gerbilicious
40. Gerbler
41. Gizmo
42. Gizmo Mcgee
43. Goat
44. Gonzo
45. Groucho
46. Gus Gus
47. Hades
48. Hammy Potter
49. Hammy the Destroyer
50. Hercules
51. Hulk
52. Hurdle
53. Jerry
54. Julius Cheeser
55. Lemmiwinks
56. Lilo
57. Major
58. Napolean
59. Ninja
60. Pickles
61. Pinky
62. Pip Squeak
63. Scooby
64. Sexy Beast
65. Squeaker
66. Stuart Little
67. Tank
68. Teddy
69. The Brain
70. Venom
71. Vixen
72. Voldemort
73. Whiskers
74. Whittle
75. Yoda

Disney Gerbil Names

Many gerbils have been featured in Disney films and cartoons. Below is a list of popular gerbil or rodent characters that have been featured in Disney.

We’ve also included some famous Disney characters whose names you can use;

1. Cheech
2. Chong
3. Daphne
4. Drizella
5. Gretel
6. Hansel
7. Luigi
8. Mario
9. Pumba
10. Romeo
11. Scooby
12. Shaggy
13. Stimpy
14. Thelma
15. Timon
16. Tweedledee
17. Velma

Names For White Gerbils

Do you have a white gerbil as a pet? Check out these names for inspiration.

1. Alaska
2. Albino
3. Angel
4. Blizzard
5. Boo
6. Buttermilk
7. Casper
8. Chalky
9. Chica
10. Cloud
11. Cottonball
12. Cream Puff
13. Crystal
14. Daisy
15. Diamond
16. Egg
17. Frosty
18. Ghost
19. Glacier
20. Hedwig – name after snowy owl from Harry Potter
21. Iceberg
22. Ivory
23. Marshmallow
24. Mayo
25. Milky Way
26. Moony
27. Opal
28. Pearl
29. Powder
30. Sheep
31. Sneakers
32. Snowball
33. Snowdrop
34. Snowflake
35. Snowman
36. Snowy
37. Sugar

Names For Gray Gerbils

A grey gerbil can also be given a color representative name.

Our grey-inspired gerbil name suggestions are listed below;

1. Anchovy
2. Ash
3. Blade
4. Blue
5. Bluebeard
6. Bluebell
7. Blueberry
8. Bullet
9. Bunny
10. Cinders
11. Cobalt
12. Dime
13. Dolphin
14. Dove
15. Dumbo
16. Dusty
17. Earl Grey
18. Foxy
19. Gandalf the Grey
20. Gracie
21. Granite
22. Graphite
23. Graybeard
24. Grayson
25. Koala
26. Lavender
27. Misty
28. Murky
29. Nickel
30. Owl
31. Pebbles
32. Phantom
33. Raccoon
34. Rocky
35. Sapphire
36. Seal
37. Silver
38. Slate
39. Smokey
40. Squirrel
41. Steel
42. Sterling
43. Stormy
44. Wolfy

Names For Brown Gerbils

Brown gerbils are super cute, so why not choose a name that reflects their color?

1. Beaver
2. Biscuit
3. Bourbon
4. Brandy
5. Brown sugar
6. Bruno
7. Butterscotch
8. Caramel
9. Cedar
10. Chocolate
11. Cocoa
12. Cookie
13. Fudge
14. Grizzly
15. Hazel
16. Hershey
17. Honey
18. Latte
19. Mahogany
20. Mocha
21. Monkey
22. Moose
23. Muddy
24. Nutmeg
25. Oak
26. Oreo
27. Otter
28. Peanut
29. Peanut Butter
30. Sandy
31. Sausage
32. Scrumpy
33. Tawny
34. Toffee
35. Whiskey
36. Woody
37. Wookie

Names For Black Gerbils

It’s time to get creative with your black gerbil’s name, and why not go for something that reflects its hue?

Check out these awesome choices:

1. Aurora
2. Badger
3. Bengal
4. Blackout
5. Charcoal
6. Coal
7. Crow
8. Ebony
9. Jet
10. Licorice
11. Midnight
12. Onyx
13. Raven
14. Shadow
15. Smoky
16. Twilight

​​​​​​​Names For Mixed-Colored Gerbils

If you have a mixed-colored gerbil, these names might be perfect for them!

1. Aurora
2. Bella
3. Candy
4. Cinder
5. Dawn
6. Dusty
7. Fairy
8. Gemini
9. Harper
10. Jasper
11. Kendra
12. Luna
13. Mystique
14. Opal
15. Pixie
16. Quartz​​​​​​​

Names For Gerbil Pairs

Since gerbils are really small pets, you can afford to have more than one. Most people go for two. If you want your gerbil to have company and prefer to choose a male and female, we have some paired names below.

Our suggestions include some of the most popular pairs in popular culture, TV, film, and entertainment, in general. We’ve also added some iconic duos that aren’t necessarily characters.

NB: You can use wordplay to create your own paired names from our suggestions below just in case you have a unique pair of pets i.e., two gerbils of the same gender. Alternatively, you can select a gender-neutral paired name.

1. Adam & Eve
2. Ben & Jerry
3. Ben & Jlo
4. Bert & Ernie
5. Bey & Jay
6. Burrow & Digger
7. Chip & Dale
8. Dusk & Dawn
9. Hansel & Gretal
10. Harry & Meg
11. Ice & Burns
12. Jekyll & Hyde
13. Jelly & Jam
14. Kanga & Roo
15. king and queen
16. Kit & Kat
17. Lemon & Lime
18. Mario & Luigi
19. Peanut & Butters
20. Pop & Tart
21. Rain & Shine
22. Salt & Pepper
23. Sugar & Spice
24. Tater & Tot
25. Thelma & Lousie
26. Timon & Pumba
27. Woody & Buzz

Names For Gerbil Boy Pairs

If you have recently adopted a pair of gerbil brothers, check out these names for inspiration.

1. Axel and Blaze
2. Bane and Batman
3. Brody and Bruce
4. Butch and Cassidy
5. Diesel and Duke
6. Gunner and Gizmo
7. Harley and Hoss
8. Jaxon and Jagger
9. Kai and Keoni

Names For Gerbil Girl Pairs

If you have recently adopted a pair of gerbil sisters, check out these names for inspiration.

1. Athena and Artemis
2. Bella and Bianca
3. Callie and Cali
4. Carmen and Carolina
5. Dakota and Dixie
6. Elle and Emmy
7. Harper and Hazel
8. Jade and Jewel
9. Kira and Kinsey
10. Lola and Luna

Names For A Boy And A Girl Sibling Gerbils

Boy and girl siblings are so adorable, so why not give them matching names?

1. Andy and Andrea
2. Charlie and Charlotte
3. Connor and Cora
4. Drew and Danielle
5. Emmett and Emily
6. Gus and Georgia
7. Hank and Hanna
8. Jaxon and Jenna

Gerbil Name Inspiration

Inspiration for names for your pet can come from anywhere from tv shows and movies to books and celebrities.

Here are a few ideas where you can find ideas for your gerbil’s name:

• Action movies: Commando, Rambo, Terminator, Star Wars
• Adventure movies: Indiana Jones, Lara Croft
• Cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird
• Comic book heroes and villains: Batman, Joker, Catwoman
• Authors: J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien
• Celebrities: David Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Justin Bieber
• Mythological creatures: Cerberus, Minotaur, Pegasus
• Flowers and plants: Lily, Rose, Poppy
• Colors: Scarlet, Amber, Royal Blue
• Words: Freedom, Lucky, Brave​​​​​​​

Help Choosing The Right Name

Here are some ideas to help with picking the perfect name:

1. Consider Your Pet’s Personality And Character Traits

Do you want a name that reflects your pet’s feisty personality? Or maybe something more mellow?

When thinking about names, consider what adjectives best describe your furry friend.

For example, if you have a gerbil who is always active and playful, you might want to choose a name like Thrasher or Triton. If your gerbil is more laid-back, a name like Cuddles or Biscuit might be more fitting.

Likewise, if you have a gerbil who is particularly brave and adventurous, a name like Thor or Xander might be perfect. If your gerbil is more timid, consider names like Fluffy or Marshmallow.

2. Name Them Something You Can Easily Say And Spell

It’s important that you are able to say and spell your gerbil’s name easily, especially when you’re calling them from across the room.

Avoid long or difficult names that might be hard for you to remember or say correctly.

Short and simple names are best.

3. Avoid Human Names

While it might be tempting to name your gerbil after a family member or friend, it’s best to avoid doing so.

Human names can often be confusing for small rodent pets and may lead to them being confused with other members of the household.

Gerbils are known for their intelligence, so why not choose a name that reflects their smarts?

4. Be Unique!

There are so many names to choose from, so why not be unique and select a name that no one else has?

This will help ensure that your gerbil stands out from the rest.

Be sure to ask your family and friends for their suggestions, too, to get as many ideas as possible.

When it comes time to choose, take your time and pick the perfect name for your furry friend.

5. Use A Name That Will Grow With Them

As your gerbil grows and changes, you’ll want a name that can grow with them.

Choose a name that will be appropriate for all stages of their life.

For example, if you choose the name Max when your gerbil is small, but they end up growing into a large dog-sized gerbil, the name might not be as fitting anymore.

Consider a name that can be used at any stage of their life.

6. Make Sure The Name Is Appropriate For Their Breed Or Species

Not all names are suitable for all types of gerbils.

Be sure to choose a name that is appropriate for their breed or species.

For example, you might want to consider a name like Gizmo for a small Mongolian gerbil, but the name wouldn’t be as fitting for a larger American gerbil.

Conclusion

Naming your pet gerbil can be a lot of fun, but it can also be difficult to choose the perfect name.

In the end, all that matters is that you and your gerbil love the name! So have fun with it and choose something that best represents your furry friend.

Hopefully, this guide has given you some ideas on some of the best names for your small friend. Good luck!​​​​​​​

Looking for more ideas? Check out a name generator or check out some of our names in the related section below!

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