100 Names for Pet Gerbils

Give your new pet a cute, fun name

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Updated on 05/15/20

Two Gerbils in Aquarium — Richard Hutchings / Getty Images

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Top Names
Naming Tips
Girl Names
Boy Names
Unique Names
Funny Names
Cute Names
A to Z 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.

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Top Gerbil Names

Biscuit
Boo Bear
Chunks
Cookie
Daisy
Elsa
Frodo
Ginger
Harry
Hopper
Marshmallow
Peanut
Pip Squeak
Whiskers
Yoda

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.

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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.

Cleo
Coco
Daisy
Elsa
Ginger
Hazel
Laurel
Lily
Maddie
Maxie
Minnie
Olive
Pepper
Piper
Pixie
Rose
Ruby
Sadie
Zen
Zoe

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."

Ace
Alvin
Basil
Brisby
Buck
Chandler
Dante
Felix
Gus
Harry
Herbie
Hershel
Jasper
Jeeves
Lucius
Moritz
Murphy
Olaf
Sammy
Wilbur

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.

Chico
Chunks
Digger
Ebony
Fidget
Hopper
Ivory
Jumper
Mr. Nibs
Nibbles
Oreo
Padfoot
Powder Puff
Scamper
Scooter
Scratch
Speedy
Squeaks
Tucker
Whiskers

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.

Beebo
Bilbo
Boba
Catnip
Chaos
Cheech
Chong
Elmo
Frodo
Gizmo
Groucho
Lemmiwinks
Lilo
Pickles
Pinky
Pip Squeak
Scooby
The Brain
Yoda
Yoshi

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.