69 Best Pet Rat Names (Split By Male, Female, And Pairs)

Looking for the best pet rat names? Look no further!

Here we have compiled a list of 69 great names for your new furry friend. So whether you are looking for a name that is cute, funny, famous, or unique, this list has something for everyone. 

We have split the names up by male, female, and pairs so that you can find the perfect name for your new rat friend quickly and easily. 

Not only that but also some suggestions of name generators, so really there’s no way you’ll be out of names to name your pet rats!

So without further ado, let’s get started!

25 Best Pet Rat Names – Male

1. Alfred

A regal name for a regal rat. Alfred is the perfect name for a wise and stately pet rat.

2. Bane

A mighty name, perfect for a brave and fearless pet rat. Bane is sure to strike fear into the hearts of your other pets! This is a specially good pet rat name for a bigger rat. (and if you’re curious, here’s how big rats can get!)

3. Caspian

A regal and royal name, fit for a rat king or queen. Caspian is sure to make your pet rat feel like the royalty they are. Also a good fit for The Chronicles of Narnia fans!

4. Fang

A dangerous and deadly name, Fang is perfect for a fierce and fearless pet rat. But be careful; your other pets may be intimidated by this name! Joking aside, it’s a cute name and will fit any pet rat.

5. Grendel

A dark and brooding name, perfect for a pet rat that likes to keep for itself. If you own a particularly shy pet rat, then Grendel might fit them like a glove!

6. Harvey

A classic name that is perfect for any pet, male or female. Harvey is a great all-rounder that is sure to suit any rat.

7. Jasper

A beautiful and unique name, Jasper is perfect for a pet rat that is one of a kind. This name will make your pet rat stand out from the crowd!

8. Loki

A mischievous and playful name, perfect for a pet rat that loves to play tricks. Loki is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end!

9. Merlin

A wise and magical name, perfect for a pet rat that is always up to something. Merlin is sure to be the smartest rat in the room!

If you’re a fan of Arthurian tales, then this is a perfect name for a pet rat you own. If you own multiple rats, then you’ll have plenty more names to choose from in these timeless tales.

10. Mortimer

A classic and sophisticated name, perfect for a pet rat that is always well-groomed. Mortimer is sure to be the best-dressed rat in town!

11. Odin

A firm name, perfect for a pet rat that is the pack’s leader. It will pair up very well with a pet rat named Loki. One is mischievous, but Odin is sure to be the alpha male of any group!

12. Phoenix

A beautiful and unique name, perfect for a pet rat that is always rising from the ashes. Phoenix is sure to be a survivor!

13. Ragnar

A fierce, popular, and brave name, perfect for a pet rat that is always up for a fight. Ragnar is the perfect fit for a curious rat that is always ready to explore new surroundings.

14. Rowan

A strong and sturdy name, good for a pet rat built like a tank. Rowan is sure to be the toughest rat around!

15. Simon

A classic and timeless name, and I think fits very well for a pet rat that is friendly and relaxed!

16. Thorn

A sharp and dangerous name, fitting a pet rat that is not to be messed with. Brave and fearless, they’ll challenge any enemy that comes at them!

17. Viktor

A powerful name, perfect for a pet rat that is always in charge. Viktor is sure to be the leader of any group. For some reason, I feel that Viktor is a good name for a rat that looks regal and noble!

18. Vlad

A dark and brooding name, good for a pet rat that is always up to something. If you’re a fan of vampiric tales, Dracula, or even history then this will be a good choice for you and your pet rats.

19. Winston

A classic and regal name, perfect for a pet rat that is always well-groomed. Again, this is a good name for a pet rat that looks very noble and educated.

20. Zephyr

A light and airy name, fitting for a pet rat that is always on the go. If you have a particularly energetic pet rat, then Zephyr will fit them like a glove!

21. Ziggy

A playful and fun name, perfect for a pet rat that loves to play. Energetic and playful? Then Ziggy is a perfect choice!

22. Baron

A regal and royal name, fit for a pet rat that is the king or queen of their domain. Baron is sure to make your pet rat feel like royalty.

Baron will not only feel important but will definitely be the one in charge!

23. Brutus

A firm name, perfect for a pet rat that is always up for a fight. Brutus is a good name for that pet rat that always starts any wrestling game, but is always ready to tackle new challenges and puzzles!

24. Gizmo

A playful and fun name, good for a pet rat that loves to play. For some reason, I also feel that Gizmo will fit a pet rat that is particularly clumsy!

25. Harold

A classic and timeless name, perfect for a pet rat that is calm and serene. Harold will almost never get into trouble and will always carefully plan their every move!

20 Best Pet Rat Names – Female

1. Athena

Athena is a strong and just rat. She is the one everyone turns to when needed. She’ll definitely be in the lead among your other pet rats!

2. Aurora

A light and airy name, a good name for a particularly gentle rat. She is calm and serene and if there’s a choice between cuddle sessions or playtime, she’ll probably choose the former!

Also, a good name, if you’re a fan of the Sleeping Beauty tale! I’d recommend this one especially for albino rats, I think it’s a great fit.

3. Bella

A beautiful name for a pet rat that is the most special to you. Bella is a very feminine name and perfect for a curious but calm pet rat.

4. Calliope

A very musical name for a pet rat! This is a perfect name if you’re a fan of music and greek myths. 

5. Ceres

If you’re a fan of space, then Ceres is a very good choice. It will fit well a sage, but also a very curious pet rat!

6. Circe

Here we go again with names from Greek tales and mythology. Personally, I’m a big fan and this name is perfect if your rat is particularly smart and good at solving puzzles/problems!

7. Diana

A graceful and elegant name, fit for a pet rat that is always poised and graceful. Diana is sure to be the most regal rat around!

8. Echo

A social name for a pet rat that loves to be around others. Echo is perfect for the most outgoing rat around!

This is also a name that will fit both a female and male pet rat.

9. Iris

A colorful name for a pet rat that is always vibrant and full of life. Iris is a very feminine name that is good for a curious and active pet rat!

10. Lily

A delicate and gentle name, fit for a pet rat that is always calm and serene. Lily is the perfect name for the gentlest of rats.

naming a pet rat being held by a human
What would you name this pet rat? Lily? Luna? Bane?

11. Luna

A mystical name for a pet rat that is always full of surprises. Again, if you like space, nighttime, and the moon, this is a very good name for your small companion.

Personally, it’s one of my favorite names!

12. Muse

A creative name for a pet rat that loves to express themselves. Muse is sure to be the most artistic rat around!

13. Nike

A strong and powerful name, fit for a pet rat that is always full of energy. Nike will never tire of obstacle runs and puzzles.

Playtime outside of their cage is probably their favorite time of the day!

14. Pandora

We’re having lots of mythological names here, but let’s be honest, they tend to be very good pet names! Pandora is perfect for a curious pet rat that loves to explore.

15. Roma

Is very common to give geographic names to your pets. Roma is a good example and I feel brings a certain elegance to the pet rat that owns this name!

5 Of The Most Famous Pet Rat Names 

1. Ben

A famous name for a pet rat that is always up to mischief.

Ben was first popularized as a rat name in the movie Willard (1971), in which a man named Ben controls an army of rats.

2. Chester

A cute and cuddly name for a pet rat is always up for a snuggle.

The rat Chester got fame as a rat name in the movie Stuart Little (1999), in which a white mouse named Stuart has a best friend named Chester.

3. Remy

A clever name for a pet rat that is always one step ahead. Remy is going to be the most resourceful rat around!

Remy needs no introduction since we’ve heard and seen him in the movie Ratatouille (2007). The movie is based on a rat named Remy who becomes a chef.

4. Fang

A scary name for a pet rat that is brave and fearless.

Fang was first popularized as a rat name in the movie James and the Giant Peach (1996), in which a boy named James befriends some giant insects, including a spider named Miss Spider and a rat named Fang.

5. Sniffer

A curious name for a pet rat that loves to explore. Sniffer is sure to be the most curious rat around!

Sniffer was first popularized as a rat name in the movie The Rescuers (1977). Here, two mice named Bernard and Miss Bianca rescue children with the help of a bottle cap-wearing albatross named Orville and a mouse named Sniffer.

10 Best Pet Rat Names For Pairs

1. Bonnie and Clyde

A mischievous name for pet rats that love to play tricks. Be careful, for Bonnie and Clyde will always be up to no good and thinking up new ways to get into trouble!

2. Romeo and Juliet

A romantic name for pet rats that like to cuddle. Romeo and Juliet are sure to be the most loveable rats around.

3. Batman and Robin

If you’re a comic book lover, then this is a very good combo!

A heroic name for pet rats that are always up for an adventure. Batman and Robin are always ready for new games.

4. Salt and Pepper

A classic name. Personally, I like to name pets after food, so Salt and Pepper are perfect for a pair of rats that can’t live without each other.

It’s especially good if the rats’ coloration fit the names as well: one white and one gray/brownish!

5. Simon and Garfunkel

A musical name for a couple of pet rats. If you’re a fan of this band and own two male pet rats, then this will be a great fit!

6. Thelma and Louise

A feisty name for pet rats who are always up for an adventure. Thelma and Louise are sure to be the most daring rats around!

7. Tom and Jerry

A playful name for a pet rat that loves to play tricks. Tom and Jerry are sure to be the most playful rats around!

Alternatively, if you do own both a cat and pet rats, it could also be a fun combo of names.

8. Wallace and Gromit

A creative name for pet rats that love each other’s company and figuring out puzzles together.

Wallace and Gromit are not particularly energetic pet rats, however, they do like to play games that will pick their brains!

9. Woody and Buzz

The perfect names for very active and curious pet rats. Woody and Buzz are always ready to explore new surroundings.

10. Yogi and BooBoo

A good name for a pair of rats that are always trying to get into trouble.

If your pet rats are especially mischievous and you can’t let them out of your sight when out of their cage, then these are good names for them!

7 Best Goth Rat Names

If you’re looking for a darker or more gothic pet rat name, these are the picks for you!

Here are some of the best Goth Rat Names.

1. Noir

The French word for black, this is a more stylish and pompous pet rat name.

2. Onyx

A black gem, a perfect name for a black rat!

3. Shadow

If you have a pet rat that likes to hide in every nook and cranny, or just shadows you around the house, this is a perfect name for them!

4. Lilith

The primordial she-demon, this is a very dark name for a pet rat!

5. Necro

Necro, from the greek word nekrós, means dead or corpse. This is another pretty dark pet rat name, perfect for a goth rat.

6. Crimson

A very rich red color, crimson often refers to blood and vampires in popular stories.

7. Morrigan

Morrigan, also known as Morrígu, is a name from Irish Mythology. The name translates as “phantom queen”, and it’s a great pet rat name for a rat that inspires others and is always ready for war (or for play time!).

8. Lazarus

A name from the New Testament, Lazarus was brought back to life by Jesus. This reanimation of the dead makes it a very suitable goth pet rat name.

9. Crow

An ominous sign of death, Crow can fit both a male and female pet rat! This suits a black rat especially well.

Best Rat Names Generator

We went over quite a lot of options that you can name your pet rat. However, there are so many options around, and some are more unique than others.

For that reason, there’s another method you can use: a name generator. There are several websites around, that will generate different names for you to choose from.

Here are a few you can try:

Fantasy Name Generators

fantasy name generator screenshot for rodents and pet rat names
Some great pet rat names on this website, like Pop, Chewie and Stud!

This is quite a popular website since you can generate names for anything! You can use this website to find names for your characters, fantasy stories, worlds, and, most importantly, for your pets.

As you can see, once you click the link, it will immediately give you a list with several options of names for your pet rats.

If none of these pick your interest, don’t worry! Simply click one of the buttons at the bottom of the list.

One is for Male Names, the other to find more Female Names. You can now generate as many names as you want until you find the perfect fit for your pet rats!

The Story Shack

story shack screenshot, a pet rat name generator website
A great rat name generator website. Names like Diston and Rumble are amazing pet rat names!

Here’s another website that will generate random names that you can give your pet rat. Again, once you enter this website, it will give you some options already.

However, if you don’t like any of these you can just click the ‘Get Ideas’ button, and will generate more names for you!

Personally, when using a name generator, I like to write down the names that I quite like, but feel could find something better.


After a few tries, I’ll go over my favorite names and decide if any of them fit or if I should look up more!

Naming your pet rat can be the hardest task if you don’t have anything in mind, so it’s good to have a few good options around.

Generator Fun

generator fun screenshot, a website for getting the best rat names
Cinderella, Spring and Tulip are just a few of the best rat names by this website!

This is a fun one since you have quite a few options here. Once you click the link, you’ll be able to see a list of possible names right away.

But, if you look closely you can see that you have a few options to play with here. Let me describe the ones that feel the most useful here:

First, you can choose how many names can be generated at a time.

This way, you can control how big the list of names will be. Personally, I like to have a small list, but other people might prefer to just look at lots of options and choose from there!

You can also set up a prefix to your list. This means you can have a numbered list for example. This can be used as a fun game!

For instance, instead of choosing a name, you can leave it for Lady Luck. Set up a list with 6 names, numbered.

Now get a dice or use the roll dice option in chrome (just type ‘roll dice’ in your search bar and watch the magic happen!).

Roll the die!

Now, just check your result.

Whatever number you got, is the name you’re giving your pet rat.

If you want specifically male or female names you can also do that. You can change that option at any time.

Finally, and this is a fun one, you can take a quiz! By clicking the ‘Quiz’ button, you’ll be going through several silly questions and at the end, depending on your answers, you’ll be given a name!

If it’s a name you like, you can keep it. If not, you can just go over the quiz again, or try other generators.

Create Your Own Generator

Let’s say you do have a list of names that you’re fond of, but can’t decide which to use. Then we got the solution for you!

We can use the dice idea here again. Right down the names you like and number them. It can be 6, 10, 12, or even 20 names, for example.

If you don’t own any dice, don’t worry for you can ask Google for help, and will roll some dice for you.

Most people have a 6 die at home, so it’s always a good idea to keep a list of 6 names. Once you have the list and your die, just roll it and see what you get!

Whatever number the die settles on, that’s your pet rat’s name.

If you’re having some difficulty with name ideas, here’s a list you can use:

  1. Brisby
  2. Beanie
  3. Trinket
  4. Goliath
  5. Nookie
  6. Fuzz

Now, just roll your die and see the results!

Another fun thing you can do is give your pet rats a first and last name.

For this, you’ll need 2 lists and roll your die twice, and then check the results. Here are two lists for you, hopefully, you’ll get some fun results:

1. Hippy1. Ham
2. Rascal2. Jingles
3. Odie3. Fang 
4. Mint4. Pickle
5. Pear5. Cream 
6. Mo6. Ace

Now you can use these names to give your pet rat a full name or, if you own a pair of pet rats, you get to name them both very quickly, and their names are sure to combine well!

For example, you can a combination such as Hippy Ace or Mint Fang.

These could work really well for pet rat names.

Can Pet Rats Really Learn Their Names?

The jury is still out on whether or not pet rats can really learn their names. Some rat owners say that their rats respond to the sound of their name, while others claim that their rats couldn’t care less what they’re called.

There’s no harm in trying to teach your pet rat their name, though.

In fact, rats are one of the most intelligent pets and can learn quickly. If nothing else, it’ll be a fun bonding exercise for the two of you.

Among the many tricks, you can teach your pet rat, one of them is teaching them to come to you. Whether you use their name or not, is totally up to you!

You can check out our list of 9 Pet Rat Tricks that you can teach your little companions. We go over the calling-over trick in more detail over there!

And who knows? Your rat just might surprise you and turn out to be a little genius.