100 Names for Pet Sugar Gliders

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Updated on 05/15/20

Sugar glider being cared for in wildlife shelter in Victoria, Australia — Ben Robson / Getty Images

In This Article

Top Names
Naming Tips
Girl Names
Boy Names
Names From Pop Culture
Unique Names
Adorable Names
A to Z Names

Sugar gliders are exotic pets that are just as smart as dogs. When it comes time to name them, call them something that's easy for them to understand. Usually, simple two-syllable names are your best bet. If you train them, they can learn their name and come when you call. Take a look at 100 names, including male, female, funny, and unique names for your mini pet marsupial.

Types of Exotic Pets

Top Sugar Glider Names

Yoda
Cuddles
Gidget
Savannah
Sugar Baby
Roo
Buttercup
Joey
Rocket
Whiskers
Pip Squeak
Angel
Furby
Ninja
Bandit

Tips for Naming Your Sugar Glider

While a sugar glider might look like a rodent or flying squirrel, it is not—it's in the kangaroo and koala bear family. Since they can live for 12 to 15 years, think of a name that will have staying power. Baby sugar gliders are the size of a grain of rice when they're born; they're called joeys just like newborn kangaroos and grow larger in their mother's pouch. Some familiar names include Joey, Roo, and Ozzy (this could also be a nod to being native to Australia). When trying to come up with a name, look at its particular markings or personality traits.

100 Names for Pet Sugar Gliders

Girl Sugar Glider Names

Being an exotic animal, this pet is worthy of a striking name. Take a look at some fitting feminine finds for your sugar glider.

Anastasia
Andromeda
Aphrodite
Angie
Buffy
Crystal
Fergie
Gidget
Jasmine
Jewel
Kona
Savannah
Sydney
Tinkerbell
Widget
Xena
Zen
Zoe
Sasha
Kiki

Boy Sugar Glider Names

If you have a male sugar glider and want a masculine name that's unconventional, there are quite a few that fit the bill.

Angus
Bandit
Bo
Caesar
Charger
Diesel
Frankie
Frasier
Gizmo
Hamilton
Joey
Jeeves
Jester
Jingles
Jinx
Merlin
Ozzy
Toby
Taz
Watson

Sugar Glider Names With Pop Culture References

Movies, TV shows, and literature are ripe with names—often for other types of animals—that might be a good fit or funny juxtaposition. These little creatures hardly look like Rambo, Cujo, or Goliath, but the name makes you chuckle when paired with these mini marsupials.

Cujo
Goliath
Rambo
Rocky
Yoda
Zeus
Sugar Ray
Batman
Rocket
Scrat
Gremlin
Mogwai
Monkey-Boy
Nemo
Neo
Stitch
Smeagol
Scabbers
Frodo
Chewbacca

Unique Sugar Glider Names

Wild sugar gliders have gray fur with a black dorsal stripe and a white underbelly. Captive-bred varieties can come in different colors and markings. What makes your sugar glider unique is its markings, color, personality, or quirky actions. Observe your pet and see if a name comes to you from what you see.

Angelina
Stripes
Angel Wings
Angel
Brisbie (like Brisbane)
Dodger
Sailor
Freckles
Frisky
Furby
Furry
Pip Squeak
Whiskers
Wiggles
Ninja
Charger
Littlefoot
Spaz
Squishy
Fly Guy

Adorable Sugar Glider Names

These big-eyed cuties have eternal baby faces and adorable big ears. They are kind-natured and affectionate when they bond with their human companion. It's no wonder "sweet" names are popular with this pet.