Good Names for Exotic Pets By Adrienne Kruzer Adrienne Kruzer Adrienne Kruzer is a veterinary technician with more than 15 years of experience providing healthcare to domestic and exotic animals. She is trained as a Fear Free Certified Professional to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 09/05/25 Girl Holding a Pot Bellied Pig. Credit: Vicky Kasal / Photodisc / Getty Images Key Takeaways Exotic pet names should be unique and fitting for the animal's characteristics.Reference the animal's native habitat, physical traits, or popular cultural symbols when naming.It's important to choose names that suit the pet’s species and individual personality. Naming an exotic pet can be challenging as not all names suit every type. For example, "Chilly" fits a chinchilla but not a hedgehog, and "Doug" works for a degu but not a goat. Explore this organized list to find the perfect name for your exotic pet or gather some ideas. Names for Chinchillas Consider names inspired by the native habitat of chinchillas or characters they resemble. AndyBajaChillyChubsDustyFurbyMiloNibblesPikachuRocky Names for Degus Degus related to chinchillas and guinea pigs, deserve unique names. Find a distinctive name that fits these special rodents. BlossomCleoDaisyDeeDeeDijonDonDougDustyHoneyMaple Names for Ferrets Ferrets are mischievous, playful, and fun. While there are many ways to describe them, all you need is one name. BanditBlazeChewbaccaChampChompDodgerFrankRikki-Tikki-TaviTimonZippy Names for Fish The specific type of fish may significantly influence your name choice. AngelDoryFancyFinFlipperFranFredGoldieNemoSushi Names for Frogs and Toads There are a lot of names to choose from when naming your frog or toad! BullyFroggyHoppyJeremiahKermitLillyMr. ToadPrincess TianaRibbitWart Names for Gerbils They're not degus, they're not hamsters, and they sure aren't mice so choose a name that fits this particular type of rodent. BiscuitCookieDaisyGeriGingerLemmiwinksPeanutPipsqueakWhiskersYoda Names for Goats If you're lucky enough to care for pet goats, you'll need some extra special names for them. BillyDumbledoreGandalfLuciferNannyPanRamesesSatyrSnowflakeVincent van Goat Names for Guinea Pigs These furry little cavies are perfect candidates for pig-related names. BaconMiss PiggyNibblesPigletPopcornPork ChopPorkySqueakerTeddyZipper Names for Hamsters If your hamster belongs to a child, chances are it will get a pretty unique name without your assistance, but if you need a little inspiration, this list should provide some. BearCheeksDoughnutFluffyGizmoHarryMarshmallowNuggetTeddyZippy Names for Hedgehogs Unlike other pets, hedgehogs have prickly spines. These unique spines often inspire names for hedgehogs. ButterballHarleyKuiilNeedlesPricklesQuillQuilliamSonicSpikeSpiney Names for Hermit Crabs Don't get crabby if you can't think of a good name for your hermit crab. This list should give you a few ideas. CarlHermesHermioneKrakenKrustyMarinaMr. KrabsSebastianSheldonShelly Names for Lizards There are a number of different kinds of lizards so depending on what they look like, their species, where they are from, and other factors, the names that work best for your specific lizard will vary. FluffyGodzillaJabberwockLizzyMushuNorbertSmaugSpikeSpotToothless Names for Mice They're tiny and cute and their little bare tails have personalities all their own. Find inspiration for the perfect name for your pet mouse from this list. Chuck E. CheeseMickeyMikeMinnieNibblesNicodemusPinkyStuart LittleSqueaks Names for Potbellied Pigs Potbellied pigs are very smart and have wonderful personalities, so it shouldn't be too hard to find a name that best suits your pig. BaconHammyKevin BaconMiss PiggyPetuniaPigletPorkchopPorky PigPumbaSquealer Names for Rabbits Since rabbits come in a variety of colors and sizes, your name options will be varied. Choose one that fits your rabbit the best. BinkyBun BunBunny Foo FooCinnamonCocoaDustyFlopFuzzyRexVelveteen Names for Rats Rats are extremely personable pets. You have many name options for these easy to handle rodents, especially if you are of a fan of book- or movie-inspired names. DjangoNicodemusRatatouilleRats DominoRatticus FinchRattyScamperSplinterSqueaksTempleton Names for Salamanders and Newts These little amphibians are great alternatives to pet fish and since they come in different colors and patterns, you've got a lot of options for names. CharmanderCharizardLizzieMandoNedNellySalSallySamSlippy Names for Scorpions Not a pet for everyone, scorpions are beautiful but need to be respected. Popular names for these invertebrates include those of royalty to demonstrate this respect. AladdinAnubisCleopatraConstantineGypsyKingNeroScorpioStingerZeus Names for Snakes Anything that starts with the letter "s" seems like a natural choice for a snake, but your options aren't limited to just this one letter. BasiliskJafaarKaaMedusaMonty the PythonNoodlesPretzelSeverusSlinkySlithers Names for Sugar Gliders These little marsupials are super special because they can almost fly! Popular names for these gliders usually focus on their cute features and daily activities but any adorable name will do. FergieFlyerGidgetGizmoPeanutSweetieTinkerbellTrinketYoda Names for Turtles and Tortoises Water turtles, land turtles tortoises—they all have shells and need a good name! CrushDonatelloFranklinLeonardoMichelangeloRaphaelShellySpeedySquirtYertle Explore more: Small Pets Exotic Pets Exotic Pet Names