Here's everything you need to know about Guinea pig names.

Guinea pig names -- How to Choose

1. Type of Pet:

   The name you select for your guinea pig must be able to describe something about the guinea pig -- either its temperament or physical feature or even its origin. It must be able to convey a meaning, an image that goes with the guinea pig. Do not give any name that does not match the characteristics of the animal. For example, you cannot name a cute little guinea pig as 'Giant'. That would really seem out of place.

2. Suitability:

   The guinea pig's name should be convenient to pronounce and easy to remember. It should match the guinea pig in some way or the other.

3. Personality:

   The personality of your guinea pig is a fair indicator of the name it can be given. You can give it names like 'Bubbly' or 'Lazybones'. Similarly, think of names that gel well with the personalities of your guinea pig.

4. Physical Traits:

   You can also take inspiration from the physical features of the guinea pig. You can decide a name based on its color or physical appearance like Browny, Spotty, Fluffy, etc. or go for its general body structure and name them like Tiny, Gruffy etc.

5. Heritage:

   Both your and your guinea pig's heritage can be a source for a good name. It is considered quite fashionable nowadays to name guinea pigs in names that have been derived from foreign sources. There are several guinea pigs that have been given German, French, Spanish, Indian and Latin names.

6. Popularity:

   Your guinea pig's name will become popular if the people calling out the name become used to it. For this, the name should be easy to remember and pronounce and match with the pet.

7. Inspiration:

   Personality and physicality are two important inspirations while deciding upon a guinea pig's name. Or you can take culture and heritage into account and come up with a witty name.

8. Making the Choice:

   Before making the final decision, call a handful of your family or friends over tea and use the name in their presence. You will get a real critic's viewpoint. You can also encourage them to call it out and then decide what you feel upon hearing it being called out.

Guinea Pig Names -- Selections