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:
- Bandit
- Beau
- Biscuit
- Bisquit
- Boo Bear
- Brownie
- Buddy
- Buster
- Butters
- Casper
- Chester
- Chipper
- Chunks
- Clover
- Coco
- Cookie
- Daisy
- Digit
- Dixie
- Elsa
- Frodo
- Fuzzy
- Gidget
- Ginger
- Gizmo
- Happy
- Harley
- Harry
- Hopper
- Jack
- Jasper
- Kiki
- Klondike
- Lancelot
- Leia
- Libby
- Link
- Lola
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Marshmallow
- Mickey
- Mimsy
- Nibbler
- Oreo
- Oscar
- Paisley
- Peanut
- Pipkin
- Pip Squeak
- Pixie
- Pluto
- Rascal
- Rowan
- Sadie
- Sawyer
- Scout
- Shadow
- Simba
- Sinbad
- Skipper
- Smoochie
- Snickers
- Snoopy
- Sonic
- Spooky
- Starburst
- Stitch
- Stormy
- Tango
- Tequila
- Tinker
- Tinkerbell
- Tito
- Toffee
- Trixie
- Turbo
- Twinkle
- Vienna
- Wally
- Whiskers
- Willa
- Yoda
- 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:
- Abel
- Al
- Alfie
- Alvin
- Axel
- Bandit
- Bane
- Barney
- Basil
- Beau
- Benji
- Bentley
- Blade
- Bogey
- Bonnie
- Brisby
- Buck
- Buddy
- Butch
- Calvin
- Casper
- Chandler
- Charlie
- Chester
- Chewie
- Chipper
- Clint
- Cooper
- Crusher
- Danger
- Dante
- Diesel
- Dozer
- Dutch
- Fang
- Felix
- Ford
- Frankie
- Frisky
- Gavin
- Gomez
- Grinder
- Gunner
- Gus
- Hamlet
- Harley
- Harry
- Hector
- Henry
- Herbie
- Hershel
- Hershey
- Hunter
- Jagger
- Jasper
- Jeeves
- Jesse
- Jett
- Kane
- King
- Leo
- Loki
- Lucius
- Mack
- Maximus
- Miles
- Milo
- Monty
- Moritz
- Murphy
- Nash
- Nitro
- Odin
- Olaf
- Ollie
- Otis
- Ozwald
- Paddington
- Pete
- Petey (or Peter)
- Pipeline
- Prince
- Quinn
- Racer
- Rex
- Rocco
- Rocky
- Rowdy
- Sammy
- Sampson
- Sawyer
- Scarface
- Sherman
- Smokey
- Smudge
- Sniper
- Spades
- Spitfire
- Stryker
- Tank
- Thor
- Tiny
- Titan
- Tracker
- Turbo
- Twist
- Uzi
- Vance
- Venom
- Viking
- Widget
- Wiley
- Wolverine
- 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:
- Abby
- Allie
- Amber
- Annie
- Aria
- Athena
- Babe
- Badger
- Bandit
- Bella
- Betty
- Bindi
- Blaze
- Blossom
- Bonnie
- Bridgette
- Britney
- Brooklyn
- Bubbles
- Buffy
- Buttercup
- Carmen
- Cassidy
- Chelsea
- Cinnamon
- Cleo
- Clover
- Coco
- Daffodil
- Daisy
- Darling
- Dixie
- Dot
- Dusty
- Elsa
- Ember
- Emma
- Fifi
- Fiona
- Foxxy
- Ginger
- Grace
- Harper
- Hazel
- Heidi
- Holly
- India
- Ivy
- Jasmine
- Jazz
- Jessie
- Jewel
- Josie
- Kayla
- Khloe
- Kodiak
- Laurel
- Layla
- Lily
- Lizzy
- London
- Lovely
- Lucy
- Maddie
- Mandy
- Maple
- Maxie
- Maxine
- Mia
- Millie
- Mindy
- Minnie
- Misty
- Molly
- Nala
- Nike
- Nyx
- Olive
- Opal
- Paisley
- Paris
- Pepper
- Phoenix
- Pinky
- Piper
- Pixie
- Polly
- Poppy
- Princess
- Quinn
- Racer
- Rebel
- Red
- Riley
- Rose
- Rosy
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Sasha
- Selena
- Skye
- Sonya
- Star
- Stella
- Sydney
- Tiger
- Tinkerbell
- Trixie
- Violet
- Willow
- Winona
- Xena
- 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:
- Almond
- Angel
- Baby
- Basil
- Birch
- Biscuit
- Bo
- Boo
- Boo Bear
- Boots
- Bubble
- Buddy
- Buttercup
- Button
- Candy
- Cherry
- Chipper
- Cloud
- Cookie
- Cub
- Cuddles
- Cupcake
- Delilah
- Digger
- Dixie
- Dog
- Flower
- Freckles
- Fudge
- Gizmo
- Graceful
- Hazel
- Hemy
- Hiccup
- Hinkley
- Indie
- Ivory
- Jaz
- Jingle
- Jolly
- Kermit
- Kirby
- Kiwi
- Ladybug
- Latte
- Lemon
- Lexus
- Licorice
- Macaroni
- Mango
- Maple
- Marshmallow
- Monkey
- Muffin
- Ned
- Nettie
- Olive
- Oreo
- Oscar
- Otto
- Panda
- Peanut
- Pepper
- Pip
- Poko
- Precious
- Pudding
- Puddles
- Pumpkin
- Rainbow
- Roxanne
- Roxy
- Rufus
- Sidekick
- Skipper
- Skittles
- Smalls
- Snookie
- Star
- Sugar
- Sugar Plum
- Suki
- Sweetie
- Teddy bear
- Thumper
- Tigger
- Timon
- Tiny
- Tortilla
- Toto
- Waffles
- 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:
- Avery
- Drew
- Morgan
- Noel
- Parker
- Reese
- River
- Rowan
- Sawyer
- Shiloh
- 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.
- Almond
- Anchovie
- Bacon
- Basil
- Bean
- Biscuit
- Brownie
- Carrot
- Cheeto
- Chicklet
- Chips
- Cupcake
- Eggo
- Falafel
- Fig
- Fro Yo
- Jalapeno
- Lasanga
- Meatball
- Nacho
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Nutella
- Nuts
- Peaches
- Pepper
- Queso
- Quinoa
- Sashimi
- Swiss
- Taco
- Toastie
- Tofu
- Tortellini
- Tortilla
- 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:
- Apache
- Bandit
- Bullet
- Butch
- Chopper
- Diesel
- Eagle
- Excalibur
- Gunner
- Hawk
- Jaguar
- Leatherneck
- Lionheart
- Maximus
- Mongoose
- Ninja
- Odin
- Panther
- Pirate
- Rascal
- Razor
- Rebel
- Robinhood
- Rocky
- Saber
- Scorpion
- Smasher
- Spartan
- Stryker
- Terminator
- Thor
- Titan
- Trojan
- Triton
- Viper
- Warrior
- Wasp
- 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.
- Ace
- Acer
- Alaska
- Annex
- Bam-bam
- Bandit
- Beast
- Butterfly
- Cadet
- Calypso
- Cass
- Chopper
- Crazy eyes
- Death wish
- Diesel
- Dragon
- Duke
- Elvis
- Excalibur
- Fangster
- Gizmo (or Giz)
- Grinder
- Gucci
- Gunner
- Harley
- Hawk
- Heisenberg (or Heis for short)
- Jace
- Jax
- Jedi
- Jersey
- Killer
- Leatherneck
- Lex
- Lionheart Maximus (Max or Moose for short)
- Mongoose
- Murderface (or Murf for short)
- Mystique
- Ninja
- Odin
- Panther
- Peirce
- Phoenix
- Porsche
- Predator
- Rascal
- Ringo
- Rocky
- Rodeo
- Ryder
- Saber
- Scorpion
- Shredder (or Shreds for short)
- Smasher Snappy (or Snapz for short)
- Stryker (Stryk or Strike for short)
- Terminator
- Thrasher (or Thrash for short)
- Triton
- Venus
- Veronica
- Viking
- Wasp
- Wolf
- 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.
- Achbor
- Asterix
- Bazooka
- Bijou
- Bingo
- Chico
- Chipahua
- Chunks
- Curious George
- Denizen
- Dewdrop
- Digger
- Ebony
- Ewok
- Fidget
- Grasshopper
- Hinkley
- Hopper
- Houdini
- Ivory
- Jumper
- Mr. Nibs
- Nettie
- Nibbles
- Oberon
- Oreo
- Padfoot
- Pester
- Porcupine
- Powder Puff
- Sashi
- Saska
- Scamper
- Scooter
- Scratch
- Skydive
- Speedy
- Squeaks
- Tipper
- Tucker
- Whiskers
- 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;
- Bear
- Bee
- Bug
- Bunny
- Chick
- Duckie
- Lady Bug
- Little Monkey
- Love Bug
- Scobie
Funny Names For A Gerbil
Need a funny gerbil name? Check out these options for a giggle.
- Admiral Snuggles
- Anonymouse
- Athena
- Babycakes
- Beanie Weenie
- Beaver
- Beebo
- Beefcakes
- Bilbo
- Biscuit Butt
- Boba
- Boomer the Destroyer
- Bruiser
- Buttons
- Captain Cuddlesworth
- Catnip
- Chaos
- Cheddar
- Cheech
- Cheeks Mcgee
- Chong
- Chuck E Cheese
- Chuck Norris Jr.
- Chumlee
- Cupcake
- Dapper Dan
- David Seaman
- Dingus
- Dirk Digler
- Dj Khaled
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Dorito
- Earl the Pearl
- Elmo
- Everest
- Frodo
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Garfield the Destroyer
- Gerbilicious
- Gerbler
- Gizmo
- Gizmo Mcgee
- Goat
- Gonzo
- Groucho
- Gus Gus
- Hades
- Hammy Potter
- Hammy the Destroyer
- Hercules
- Hulk
- Hurdle
- Jerry
- Julius Cheeser
- Lemmiwinks
- Lilo
- Major
- Napolean
- Ninja
- Pickles
- Pinky
- Pip Squeak
- Scooby
- Sexy Beast
- Squeaker
- Stuart Little
- Tank
- Teddy
- The Brain
- Venom
- Vixen
- Voldemort
- Whiskers
- Whittle
- 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;
- Cheech
- Chong
- Daphne
- Drizella
- Gretel
- Hansel
- Luigi
- Mario
- Pumba
- Romeo
- Scooby
- Shaggy
- Stimpy
- Thelma
- Timon
- Tweedledee
- Velma
Names For White Gerbils
Do you have a white gerbil as a pet? Check out these names for inspiration.
- Alaska
- Albino
- Angel
- Blizzard
- Boo
- Buttermilk
- Casper
- Chalky
- Chica
- Cloud
- Cottonball
- Cream Puff
- Crystal
- Daisy
- Diamond
- Egg
- Frosty
- Ghost
- Glacier
- Hedwig – name after snowy owl from Harry Potter
- Iceberg
- Ivory
- Marshmallow
- Mayo
- Milky Way
- Moony
- Opal
- Pearl
- Powder
- Sheep
- Sneakers
- Snowball
- Snowdrop
- Snowflake
- Snowman
- Snowy
- 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;
- Anchovy
- Ash
- Blade
- Blue
- Bluebeard
- Bluebell
- Blueberry
- Bullet
- Bunny
- Cinders
- Cobalt
- Dime
- Dolphin
- Dove
- Dumbo
- Dusty
- Earl Grey
- Foxy
- Gandalf the Grey
- Gracie
- Granite
- Graphite
- Graybeard
- Grayson
- Koala
- Lavender
- Misty
- Murky
- Nickel
- Owl
- Pebbles
- Phantom
- Raccoon
- Rocky
- Sapphire
- Seal
- Silver
- Slate
- Smokey
- Squirrel
- Steel
- Sterling
- Stormy
- Wolfy
Names For Brown Gerbils
Brown gerbils are super cute, so why not choose a name that reflects their color?
- Beaver
- Biscuit
- Bourbon
- Brandy
- Brown sugar
- Bruno
- Butterscotch
- Caramel
- Cedar
- Chocolate
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Fudge
- Grizzly
- Hazel
- Hershey
- Honey
- Latte
- Mahogany
- Mocha
- Monkey
- Moose
- Muddy
- Nutmeg
- Oak
- Oreo
- Otter
- Peanut
- Peanut Butter
- Sandy
- Sausage
- Scrumpy
- Tawny
- Toffee
- Whiskey
- Woody
- 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:
- Aurora
- Badger
- Bengal
- Blackout
- Charcoal
- Coal
- Crow
- Ebony
- Jet
- Licorice
- Midnight
- Onyx
- Raven
- Shadow
- Smoky
- Twilight
Names For Mixed-Colored Gerbils
If you have a mixed-colored gerbil, these names might be perfect for them!
- Aurora
- Bella
- Candy
- Cinder
- Dawn
- Dusty
- Fairy
- Gemini
- Harper
- Jasper
- Kendra
- Luna
- Mystique
- Opal
- Pixie
- 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.
- Adam & Eve
- Ben & Jerry
- Ben & Jlo
- Bert & Ernie
- Bey & Jay
- Burrow & Digger
- Chip & Dale
- Dusk & Dawn
- Hansel & Gretal
- Harry & Meg
- Ice & Burns
- Jekyll & Hyde
- Jelly & Jam
- Kanga & Roo
- king and queen
- Kit & Kat
- Lemon & Lime
- Mario & Luigi
- Peanut & Butters
- Pop & Tart
- Rain & Shine
- Salt & Pepper
- Sugar & Spice
- Tater & Tot
- Thelma & Lousie
- Timon & Pumba
- Woody & Buzz
Names For Gerbil Boy Pairs
If you have recently adopted a pair of gerbil brothers, check out these names for inspiration.
- Axel and Blaze
- Bane and Batman
- Brody and Bruce
- Butch and Cassidy
- Diesel and Duke
- Gunner and Gizmo
- Harley and Hoss
- Jaxon and Jagger
- Kai and Keoni
Names For Gerbil Girl Pairs
If you have recently adopted a pair of gerbil sisters, check out these names for inspiration.
- Athena and Artemis
- Bella and Bianca
- Callie and Cali
- Carmen and Carolina
- Dakota and Dixie
- Elle and Emmy
- Harper and Hazel
- Jade and Jewel
- Kira and Kinsey
- 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?
- Andy and Andrea
- Charlie and Charlotte
- Connor and Cora
- Drew and Danielle
- Emmett and Emily
- Gus and Georgia
- Hank and Hanna
- 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!