Having a pet rat to bond with can be very exciting. Rats are rodents with long tails they make wonderful pets as they are cute little intelligent companions. Below are a number of cool names that will suit your rat.
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Pet Rat Names
Munchy: The name Munchy is a good name to give to your pet. This name complements the rat’s habit of chewing fast.
Auburn: Auburn is a beautiful name to give to your rat. This name will suit your rat if its coat is brunette.
Browny: You can consider naming your rat Browny, especially if it is a brown rat, the name will suit it.
Fire: The name Fire is perfect for your energetic rat that loves to run all over fast creating chaos like spreading fire.
Miss Smalz: Miss Smalz is a cute name which will suit your adorable rat. The name also complements the rat’s small body, as it is derived from the term small.
Pumpkin: The term pumpkin is used to endear a sweet being, therefore, it is a good pet rat name for your adorable rat.
Improper: Since you can name your rat anything that comes to mind; the name Improper is apt for your rat as the length of its tail in comparison to its body is really an improper fraction.
We have listed more names for your pet rat.
- Cupcake
- Tailsy
- Muffin
- Linnet
- Masquerader
- Lilly
- Munchkin
- Randal
- Pikachu
- Captain Ratatouille
- Ratsy
- Muffin
- Miscellaneous
- Rocket
- Trasher
- Cat Food
- Rascal
- Pursued
- Hobo
Famous Rat Names
If you want your rat to have a name similar to that of a well-known rat, here are some of the commonly known rat characters to get inspiration from.
Samuel Whiskers: You can name your rat after the protagonist of the cartoon movie ‘The Tale of Samuel Whiskers.’
Nicky: You can name your rat after the character from the movie ‘Chicken Run.’
Fat Tony: A fat rat deserves the name Fat Tony. The name is inspired by the character from the cartoon series, ‘The Simpsons.’
Django: You can consider naming your rat Django; a cool and classy name inspired by the character from ‘Ratatouille.’
Despereaux Tilling: A long name is cute for your rat; it makes it seem complicated. If you want a long name, Despereaux Tilling, is the best name. It is taken from the movie ‘The Secrets of NIMH.’
Mickey Mouse: The name Mickey Mouse will suit your rat. Though mice are smaller than rats, this name is apt for your small rat since both are rodents. The name Mickey Mouse is inspired by the famous Disney character.
Rattie: Rattie is a perfect rat name to your rat; a name derived from the term rat.
Below are more names of famous rat characters which you can also give to your pet rat.
- Speedy Gonzalez
- Scabbers
- Remy
- Mrs Frisby
- Bepob
- Chompz
- Scrabble
- Pluto
- Yogi Bear
- Mashy
- Waffles
- Templeton
- Mr Tee
- Fletcher
- Pepper
- Monchichi
- Ratburn
- Wiggly
- Hick Hock
Punny Rat Names
You can think of any name and pun it so that you get a cute punny rat name for your pet.
Furnette: Furnette is a cute punny name for your doe. This name is a pun for Reinette, a female given name.
Pawberry: You can add a paw to the term Raspberry and you will get a nice rat pun, Pawberry.
Rodent Kelly: Rodent Kelly is a good pun for R. Kelly and it makes an excellent punny name for your rat.
Swampy the First: If you are a fan of Sofia the First then this pun is best for your baby rat.
Below are other punny names for your pet rat.
- Crevices
- Pawline
- Fur-rocity
- Ratrodite
Cool Rat Names
If you still haven’t found the right name for your little pet, here are cool names which you can use.
Baby Snuggles: The name Baby Snuggles is a cool name for your furry little pet.
Big Mama: A dam; that is, a pregnant rat will be larger than its normal size, therefore the name Big Mama will suit it.
Pearly: Pearly is a cool name to give to your lovely companion. This name is derived from the term pearl, which means a treasure or jewel.
Dahlia: The dahlia is a beautiful black flower, therefore, you can name your black rat Dahlia.
Barnes: This is a cool name to give to your pet rat. Barnes is a male given name which means little warrior. The name is best for your rat that is brave.
Treats: If your rat loves its food, the name Treats will suit it.
Chopper: A chopper is a helicopter, which also happens to be the fastest means of transport. Chopper makes a cool name for your fast rat.
Here are other cool names that will suit your rat.
- Chomsky
- Terminator
- Chandelier
- Gabby
- Frisco
- Monty
- Frisby
- Pochoo
- Ratso
- Natty
- Skippy
- Rocky
- Liz
- Aurora
- Ricky
- Missy
- Nessa
- Blessy
- Taylor
- Brian
Best Rat Names
A pet is a critter dear to its owner and if you have a pet, you probably want the best name for it. we have come up with the best rat names which you might like.
Sony: Sony is the slang term used to refer to son. If you feel that way about your rat, call it Sony.
Baby Face: A rat is so tiny with a small cute face; therefore, the name Baby Face will suit it.
Sniffleton: Sniffleton is a good name for your rat that enjoys to sniff its food before chewing on it.
Foxie: Foxie is a cute name to give to your rat that is nothing like a fox. However, both rats and foxes have very long tails, so this name will stick.
Breana: This is the best name to give to a rat that is calm and peaceful. Breana is a Hebrew name whose meaning is one who is from God, hence, this name suits a rat which gives you no problems.
Spartacus: You can name your rat after the ancient, charismatic leader, Spartacus. This name is perfect for your strong willed rat.
Digger: The name Digger is best for your rat since it has a tendency of digging through whatever it finds.
Below are more names which are best for your rat.
- Peri Peri
- Sukie
- Luke
- Montana
- Luna
- Matilda
- Storm
- Padley
- Mat
- Cletus
- Ferry
- Ponkey
- Snuffles
- Lovey
- Finn
- Nikita
- Massy
- Fourway
- Nestle
Rat Nicknames
Nicknames do make the best names for a pet. Here are some interesting rat names which you can give to your pet rat.
Cutie Pie: You can name your pet rat Cutie Pie; a common term used to endear someone beautiful. It makes a good name for your adorable pet.
Teeny: Teeny is a good name for your teeny tiny companion. The word teeny refers to something small.
Blossom: You can name your rat Blossom, a byname which complements your rat that is always reproducing.
Longitude: Naming your rat longitude is silly but cute. The name complements the rat’s long stature.
Capella: Capella is a good moniker for your rat that is always making noise. This name is derived from the term acapella.
Cheeselovers: Cheeselovers is a pun for Foodlovers, a common food market name. This is a good name for your rat who eats a lot of cheese.
Tikinini: if you want a name that suits your rat’s small body name it Tikinini, an African nickname for small critters.
We have listed other rat nicknames which you might like.
- Creamy
- Muffin
- Little Rascal
- Smokie
- Squishy
- Cookie
- Ollie
- Sticky Jackson
- Betsy
- Brixton
- Squash
- Grenade
- Haven
- Grainy
- Rat-train
- Micey
- Swampy Bunny
- Brown Head
- Sneaky
- Scallywag
Unique Rat Names
If you are still searching for the right name for your rat, we have suggested unique rat names for your rat.
Go-fer: This is a funny and cute name to give to your pet. This name matches the rat’s behaviour of running around.
Glow: An ever happy rat is well suited by the name Glow.
Mancho: The term mancho is an informal term which means to be strong. You can name your rat Mancho and the name will suit if it is tough.
Train Rush: The name Train Rush is apt for your rat, since it as a tail as long as a train, figuratively speaking and the surname Rush complements its speedy.
Nutella: A nutella consists of nuts, therefore it can be a perfect name for your rat since it loves nuts.
Kitty: Kitty sounds like a cat’s name but it will suit your rat especially if it is brave.
Swampster: Swampster is a great name for your rat; the name will suit it if it is a swamp rat.
Here are other names for you to consider.
- Chihuahua
- Magic
- Citrus
- Beauty
- Snapper
- Snickerdoodles
- Teensy
- Willy
- Calton
- Blackish
- Blue
- Claws
- Boom
- Reddish
- Techno
- Cider
- Soda
- Tough Master
Good Names for Pet Rats
We have also suggested other names that are good for your pet rat below.
Nutzy: Nutzy is a good name for your rat. this name is derived from the term nuts and it males an appropriate name for your rat since rats also love nuts.
Mr Whiskers: the name Mr Whiskers is a good name to give to your rat; the name will definitely stick since rats have whiskers.
Here are other good names for pet rats.
- Tailly
- Moonlight
- Ratatouille
- Mercy
- Claris
- Rita
- Hope
- Malibu
- Clemy
- Bass
- Assert
- Chirpy
- Sir Long 11
- Chilly
- Clayton
Female Rat Names
- Candice
- Coreen
- Kimberly
- Pessy
- Brenda
- Lizzy
- Caroe
- Bridget
- Star
- Sky
Do Rats Have Teeth?
Yes, they do and its front teeth continue to grow longer year after year. Rats are known to spread diseases like bubonic plague among humans, but other than that, they are not bad.