100 Popular and Unique Gerbil Names Discover creative, funny, and meaningful names for your new gerbil pal. By Lianne McLeod, DVM Lianne McLeod, DVM Lianne McLeod, DVM, is a small animal and exotic pet expert with over a decade of experience writing about veterinary care. After caring for animals in her veterinarian practice, Lianne went on to study biology and research water quality and chronic disease at the University of Saskatchewan. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 06/16/25 Credit: Richard Hutchings / Getty Images In This Article Expand Top Names Naming Tips Girl Names Boy Names Unique Names Funny Names Cute Names A to Z Names Key Takeaways Gerbils are intelligent enough to recognize their own names, making choosing the right name important.Consider a name that reflects your pet's personality or has personal meaning to the owner.There are various categories of names to choose from, including male, female, unique, funny, and cute names. If you recently got a pet gerbil or plan to get one soon, then in addition to its house, food, and toys, it will need a name. Gerbils are adorable, intelligent little rodents that are even smart enough to recognize their name when being called. Take a look a 100 names for gerbils—male, female, funny, unique, and more—that you can choose from or inspire you to create your own. Top 10 Small Rodent Pets: Adorable Companions for Every Home Top Gerbil Names BiscuitBoo BearChunksCookieDaisyElsaFrodoGingerHarryHopperMarshmallowPeanutPip SqueakWhiskersYoda Tips for Naming Your Gerbil Gerbils live about 3 to 4 years; their life expectancy is just a little longer than a hamster. It doesn't seem like they live all that long, but to a child who is getting a pet for the first time, this will be a part of their formative memories. Come up with a name that has personal meaning or look at your pet's unique personality. If your pet is a big napper, then "Tucker" might be a good fit. Or, if your gerbil zips around its cage in a tizzy, you might want to consider names like "Chaos," "Speedy," or "Scamper." Allow the pet to reflect you or its owner. So, if this pet is primarily for a younger child who has a favorite movie, by all means, explore some of those movie characters for potential names. 100 Creative and Fun Hamster Names to Delight Every Pet Owner Girl Gerbil Names Nothing says "girl power" than insisting upon having a feminine name for your pet rodent (even if it turns out to be a male). Take a look at a list of some potential female hamster names. CleoCocoDaisyElsaGingerHazelLaurelLilyMaddieMaxieMinnieOlivePepperPiperPixieRoseRubySadieZenZoe Boy Gerbil Names Some of the male names on the list are popular male characters from children's movies like "Alvin" the chipmunk, mice "Basil" or "Gus," and even non-animal roles, like "Harry," "Lucius," and "Olaf." AceAlvinBasilBrisbyBuckChandlerDanteFelixGusHarryHerbieHershelJasperJeevesLuciusMoritzMurphyOlafSammyWilbur Unique Gerbil Names If you want to come up with a unique name for your pet, then think about what makes your pet distinctive. Does it have interesting coloring or markings? Does it make any sounds or quirky movements? Observe your pet for five minutes, jot down all its actions. Your pet's special name may be something as simple as how your gerbil acts. ChicoChunksDiggerEbonyFidgetHopperIvoryJumperMr. NibsNibblesOreoPadfootPowder PuffScamperScooterScratchSpeedySqueaksTuckerWhiskers Funny Gerbil Names Most everyone can appreciate a laugh. Go for a name that sounds silly or ties back to a funny character you appreciate. BeeboBilboBobaCatnipChaosCheechChongElmoFrodoGizmoGrouchoLemmiwinksLiloPicklesPinkyPip SqueakScoobyThe BrainYodaYoshi Cute Gerbil Names Gerbils are adorable creatures with big, gentle eyes, perky ears, and tiny little paws. Unlike other small rodents, you usually see them sitting up on their hind legs. Embrace the cuteness overload and go along with it when coming up with a name. AngelBabyBiscuitBoo BearBubbleButtonCloudCookieCuddlesCupcakeMacaroniMarshmallowMonkeyPandaPeanutPreciousPuddingSugarThumperWaffles A to Z Gerbil Names A–B AceAlvinAngelBabyBasilBeeboBilboBiscuitBobaBoo BearBrisbyBubbleBuckButton C CatnipChandlerChaosCheechChicoChongChunksCleoCloudCocoCookieCuddlesCupcake D–G DaisyDanteDiggerEbonyElmoElsaFelixFidgetFrodoGingerGizmoGrouchoGus H–L HarryHazelHerbieHershelHopperIvoryJasperJeevesJumperLaurelLemmiwinksLiloLilyLucius M–O MacaroniMaddieMarshmallowMaxieMinnieMonkeyMoritzMr. NibsMurphyNibblesOlafOliveOreo P PadfootPandaPeanutPepperPicklesPinkyPip SqueakPiperPixiePowder PuffPreciousPudding R–S RoseRubySadieSammyScamperScoobyScooterScratchSpeedySqueaksSugarThe Brain T–Z ThumperTuckerWafflesWhiskersWilburYodaYoshiZenZoe Explore more: Small Pets Exotic Pets Exotic Pet Names