Looking for a perfect name for your pet rat? You’re in luck! We’ve got more than 570 cute and funny rat names for you to choose from.
Rats make awesome pets—they’re smart, tidy, and affectionate. They deserve a name that matches their personality and loving nature.
When picking a name for your rat, aim for something short and sweet, easy for them to learn and respond to.
Finding the right name can be tough, so we’ve done the hard work for you! Our list includes classics like Oreo and Remy, along with unique choices like Templeton and Roscuro. You’ll also find names for rat pairs, literary references, and names that match different coat colors.
Let’s jump into the list and find the perfect name for your furry friend!
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Best Rat Names (with Meaning)
Whiskers – Reflecting the long, sensitive whiskers characteristic of rats.
Nibbles – A playful name representing a rat’s habit of nibbling on things.
Scurry – Reflecting the quick and agile movements of rats.
Remy – Named after the protagonist rat chef in the movie “Ratatouille.”
Splinter – Inspired by the wise and fatherly rat mentor in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
Cheese – Reflecting one of the favorite foods of rats.
Pip – A cute and short name for a small rat.
Scamper – Reflecting the lively and energetic nature of rats.
Nibbler – Similar to Nibbles, representing a rat’s tendency to nibble on objects.
Stuart – Named after the charming and adventurous mouse in “Stuart Little.”
Squeaky – Reflecting the high-pitched squeaks often made by rats.
Cheddar – Named after the popular type of cheese, a favorite food of rats.
Fievel – Named after the courageous mouse protagonist in “An American Tail.”
Twitch – Reflecting the quick, twitchy movements of rats.
Peanut – A cute and endearing name for a small rat.
Gizmo – Inspired by the cute and curious character in the movie “Gremlins.”
Ratatouille – Named after the French dish and the movie featuring a culinary genius rat.
Roddy – Named after the main character in the animated film “Flushed Away.”
Nibblet – A diminutive form of Nibbles, representing a small rat that nibbles.
Rizzo – Named after the streetwise rat character in “The Muppets.”
Squeak – Reflecting the noise rats make, a simple and cute name.
Mickey – Named after the iconic mouse character from Disney.
Fuzzy – Reflecting the soft and fuzzy fur of rats.
Tempo – Reflecting the fast pace at which rats move and scurry.
Crisp – Named after the crunchy texture of some rat-favorite foods.
Noodle – A playful and quirky name for a rat with a long, slender body.
Pepper – Named after the spice and as a nod to the varied diet of rats.
Ratigan – Named after the villainous rat in Disney’s “The Great Mouse Detective.”
Pipsqueak – Combining “pip” and “squeak,” representing a small and squeaky rat.
Fidget – Reflecting the restless and fidgety behavior of some rats.
Famous Rat Names
Remy – Named after the protagonist rat chef in the animated movie “Ratatouille.”
Templeton – Named after the gluttonous and cunning rat character in “Charlotte’s Web.”
Stuart – Named after the charming and adventurous mouse in “Stuart Little.”
Fievel – Named after the brave and adventurous mouse protagonist in “An American Tail.”
Splinter – Inspired by the wise and fatherly rat mentor in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
Basil – Named after the intelligent and resourceful detective mouse in “The Great Mouse Detective.”
Gus – Named after one of the friendly and kind-hearted mice in “Cinderella.”
Nicodemus – Named after the wise and mystical leader of the rats in “The Secret of NIMH.”
Ratso – A playful nod to the character “Ratso” in the movie “Midnight Cowboy.”
Despereaux – Named after the brave and chivalrous mouse in “The Tale of Despereaux.”
Roquefort – Named after the sophisticated and cultured mouse in “The Aristocats.”
Algernon – Inspired by the intelligent lab rat in the novel “Flowers for Algernon.”
Django – Named after the confident and determined rat in “Ratatouille.”
Socrates – Named after the wise and philosophical mouse in “Charlotte’s Web.”
Justin – Named after the brave and noble mouse in “The Secret of NIMH.”
Geronimo Stilton – Named after the adventurous and imaginative mouse in the children’s book series.
Mickey – Named after the iconic mouse character from Disney.
Bernard – Named after the brave and resourceful mouse in “The Rescuers.”
Tutter – Named after the friendly and curious mouse in the children’s TV show “Bear in the Big Blue House.”
Remus – Named after one of the founders of Rome in Roman mythology, referencing the founding of “Remus’ Rat Emporium” in the movie “Ratatouille.”
Ben – Named after the loyal and protective rat in the movie “Ben.”
Timothy – Named after the brave and supportive mouse in “Dumbo.”
Maurice – Named after the wise and caring father of Belle in “Beauty and the Beast.”
Marcel – Named after the mischievous monkey in the TV show “Friends,” who had a pet rat named “Bob.”
Rizzo – Named after the streetwise rat character in “The Muppets.”
Cheese – Named after the beloved pet rat in the TV show “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends.”
Willard – Named after the protagonist in the movie “Willard,” who befriends and controls rats.
Mouser – A reference to the term for a cat that catches mice, often used ironically for a rat.
Mortimer – Named after the suave and debonair mouse who was initially considered as a name for Mickey Mouse.
Roddy – Named after the main character in the animated film “Flushed Away.”
Cute Rat Names:
Snickers
Peanut
Cupcake
Fuzzy
Muffin
Whiskers
Nibbles
Pudding
Sprinkles
Marshmallow
Cookie
Squeaky
Cinnamon
Bubbles
Jellybean
Honey
Toffee
Doodle
Peaches
Biscuit
Twinkie
Scooter
Waffles
Pippin
Nugget
Truffle
Butterscotch
Sprout
Gingersnap
Dumpling
Cheesecake
Buttercup
Cupid
Blossom
Pickles
Pookie
Pipsqueak
Noodle
Popcorn
Cuddles
Snuggles
Pumpkin
Giggles
Cheddar
Whispers
Mochi
Tater Tot
Puff
Marshmallow
Pudding
Cool Rat Names:
Shadow
Blaze
Maverick
Ace
Thunder
Jet
Nova
Rebel
Titan
Phoenix
Spike
Neo
Orion
Blitz
Dagger
Dash
Rocket
Zephyr
Diesel
Vortex
Storm
Ghost
Bullet
Frost
Blade
Chrome
Sonic
Bullet
Blaze
Jet
Nova
Rebel
Titan
Phoenix
Spike
Neo
Orion
Blitz
Dagger
Dash
Rocket
Zephyr
Diesel
Vortex
Storm
Ghost
Frost
Blade
Chrome
Sonic
Funny Rat Names:
Squeakers
Ratatouille
Whiskerface
Furry McFuzz
Sir Nibblesworth
Ratty McRatface
Cheeseball
Snickerdoodle
Ratticus Finch
Squeaky McGee
Rodentia
Rizzo
Furball
Noodle
Whisker
Hairy Potter
Sniffles
Scurry
Fuzzbert
Wiggles
Squiggles
Squeezy
Mr. Fuzzypants
Fuzzywig
Cheeseburger
Hammy
Niblet
Niblet
Mr. Squeaks
Squeaky
Ratthew
Squeakums
Sir Squeakalot
Whiskerface
Furry McFuzz
Cheeseball
Snickerdoodle
Ratticus Finch
Squeaky McGee
Rodentia
Rizzo
Furball
Noodle
Whisker
Hairy Potter
Sniffles
Scurry
Fuzzbert
Wiggles
Squiggles
Male Rat Names
Max
Charlie
Buddy
Oliver
Teddy
Jack
Winston
Ollie
Rocky
Jasper
Milo
Dexter
Finn
Louie
Simba
Loki
Gus
Toby
Buster
Benny
Boomer
Archie
Monty
Harry
Chester
Felix
Leo
Sammy
Joey
Boomer
Duke
Marley
Rusty
Murphy
Bruno
Bailey
Blue
Rocket
Scooter
Bandit
Socks
Gus
Archie
Leo
Sammy
Duke
Marley
Rusty
Murphy
Bruno
Female Rat Names:
Daisy
Bella
Luna
Ruby
Lucy
Molly
Rosie
Lily
Chloe
Coco
Pepper
Willow
Zoey
Sadie
Mia
Nala
Olive
Princess
Sophie
Ginger
Penny
Emma
Stella
Hazel
Ivy
Honey
Maisie
Phoebe
Tilly
Poppy
Ellie
Dottie
Gracie
Dixie
Mabel
Skye
Pippa
Lulu
Roxy
Bella
Ruby
Luna
Millie
Sadie
Daisy
Willow
Lily
Chloe
Pepper
Zoey
Baby Rat Names:
Tiny
Peewee
Nugget
Squirt
Pip
Peanut
Button
Jellybean
Sprout
Munchkin
Squidge
Mini
Pipsqueak
Sprinkles
Cuddlebug
Snickers
Baby
Twinkle
Breezy
Flicker
Titch
Sweetie
Mini
Puddle
Sparky
Wiggles
Sweetie
Mini
Puddle
Sparky
Wiggles
Pebbles
Wiggly
Bubble
Tinker
Puddle
Squeaky
Sweetie
Squeaker
Fuzzy
Squishy
Nibbles
Wiggle
Snuggle
Squeal
Binky
Boop
Cheeky
Twitch
Niblet
Black & White Rat Names:
Domino
Oreo
Panda
Penguin
Tuxedo
Zebra
Tux
Socks
Yin Yang
Patches
Checkers
Pixel
Spade
Ace
Spot
Inkwell
Speckle
Patch
Shadow
Domino
Oreo
Panda
Penguin
Tuxedo
Zebra
Tux
Socks
Yin Yang
Patches
Checkers
Pixel
Spade
Ace
Spot
Inkwell
Speckle
Patch
Shadow
Domino
Oreo
Panda
Penguin
Tuxedo
Zebra
Tux
Socks
Yin Yang
Patches
Checkers
Pixel
Big Rat Names:
Titan
Hercules
Goliath
Jumbo
Colossus
Maximus
Mammoth
Beast
Tank
King
Thor
Bruiser
Hulk
Crusher
Biggie
Godzilla
Monster
Whopper
Behemoth
Thunder
Titan
Hercules
Goliath
Jumbo
Colossus
Maximus
Mammoth
Beast
Tank
King
Thor
Bruiser
Hulk
Crusher
Biggie
Godzilla
Monster
Whopper
Behemoth
Thunder
Titan
Hercules
Goliath
Jumbo
Colossus
Maximus
Mammoth
Beast
Tank
King
More Rat-Related Names:
Rodentia
Mouse
Furry Friend
Whisker
Scurry
Snout
Gnawer
Fuzzball
Furry Companion
Squeak
Rodent
Vermin
Cheeser
Fuzzy Buddy
Nibbler
Furry Pal
Ratso
Roddy
Rodentia
Mouse
Furry Friend
Whisker
Scurry
Snout
Gnawer
Fuzzball
Furry Companion
Squeak
Rodent
Vermin
Cheeser
Fuzzy Buddy
Nibbler
Furry Pal
Ratso
Roddy
Rodentia
Mouse
Furry Friend
Whisker
Scurry
Snout
Gnawer
Fuzzball
Furry Companion
Squeak
Rodent
Vermin
Cheeser
Fuzzy Buddy
White Rat Names:
Snowball
Cotton
Frost
Pearl
Ivory
Marshmallow
Cloud
Lily
Angel
Vanilla
Crystal
Blizzard
Dove
Moonbeam
Alabaster
Cream
Chalky
Snowdrop
Purity
Casper
Snowy
Sugar
Arctic
Frosty
Frostbite
Winter
Glacier
Milky
Nimbus
Opal
Snowball
Cotton
Frost
Pearl
Ivory
Marshmallow
Cloud
Lily
Angel
Vanilla
Crystal
Blizzard
Dove
Moonbeam
Alabaster
Cream
Chalky
Snowdrop
Purity
Casper
Badass Rat Names:
Shadow
Fang
Reaper
Diablo
Viper
Blaze
Havoc
Venom
Chaos
Rogue
Thunder
Titan
Stryker
Jinx
Nemesis
Savage
Banshee
Demon
Fury
Goliath
Inferno
Raptor
Brutus
Storm
Shadow
Fang
Reaper
Diablo
Viper
Blaze
Havoc
Venom
Chaos
Rogue
Thunder
Titan
Stryker
Jinx
Nemesis
Savage
Banshee
Demon
Fury
Goliath
Inferno
Raptor
Brutus
Storm
Shadow
Fang
Old Fashioned Rat Names:
Bessie
Gertrude
Mildred
Ethel
Bertha
Myrtle
Mabel
Agatha
Gladys
Hortense
Winifred
Wilma
Edna
Pearl
Doris
Alberta
Hilda
Irma
Marjorie
Norma
Elsie
Thelma
Beatrice
Blanche
Florence
Harriet
Henrietta
Hester
Loretta
Millicent
Myra
Priscilla
Regina
Selma
Sylvia
Theodora
Adeline
Agnes
Caroline
Clara
Eunice
Fannie
Henrietta
Hester
Loretta
Beatrice
Blanche
Florence
Harriet
Irma
Nicknames for Rat:
Ratty
Whiskers
Squeaky
Nibbles
Snickers
Fuzzy
Cheeky
Cheddar
Scruffy
Squiggles
Pipsqueak
Twinkie
Sniffles
Pudding
Twitch
Wiggles
Snuffles
Fidget
Biscuit
Rascal
Squeaker
Puff
Munchkin
Bubbles
Gizmo
Peanut
Whiskers
Squeaky
Nibbles
Snickers
Fuzzy
Cheeky
Cheddar
Scruffy
Squiggles
Pipsqueak
Twinkie
Sniffles
Pudding
Twitch
Wiggles
Snuffles
Fidget
Biscuit
Rascal
Squeaker
Puff
Munchkin
Bubbles
Gizmo
A to Z Rat Names:
Alfie
Bella
Charlie
Daisy
Eddie
Fluffy
Ginger
Hazel
Izzy
Jack
Kiki
Luna
Max
Nala
Ollie
Penny
Quincy
Rosie
Sammy
Teddy
Ursula
Vincent
Willow
Xavier
Yuki
Zelda
Archie
Bonnie
Cooper
Dolly
Elvis
Frankie
Gigi
Henry
Ivy
Jasper
Kiki
Leo
Mimi
Noah
Olive
Percy
Quinn
Rocky
Sadie
Toby
Violet
Winston
Yoshi
Zoe
Rat Names That Start With M:
Milo
Molly
Max
Maggie
Mickey
Maisie
Mocha
Marley
Minnie
Monty
Misty
Murphy
Mabel
Maverick
Marbles
Matilda
Merlin
Muffin
Moose
Mimi
Marlon
Mortimer
Marigold
Montague
Muffin
Molly
Max
Maggie
Mickey
Maisie
Mocha
Marley
Minnie
Monty
Misty
Murphy
Mabel
Maverick
Marbles
Matilda
Merlin
Muffin
Moose
Mimi
Marlon
Mortimer
Marigold
Montague
Muffin
Molly
Rat Names That Start With A:
Archie
Annie
Alfie
Amelia
Ace
Alice
Apollo
Amber
Atlas
Angel
Ash
Athena
Andy
April
Albert
Aurora
Ariel
Alistair
Autumn
Abigail
Asher
Azura
Artie
Adelaide
Aria
Apollo
Amber
Ace
Alice
Annie
Alfie
Amelia
Andy
April
Albert
Aurora
Ariel
Alistair
Athena
Ash
Abigail
Asher
Azura
Artie
Adelaide
Aria
Apollo
Amber
Ace
Alice
Unique Rat Names
Nimbus
Quasar
Whiskerino
Squeakleton
Snickerdoodle
Fuzzbert
Pipsqueak
Waffles
Sniffleton
Biscuit
Razzle
Puddington
Fuzzball
Squiggleworth
Cheezel
Puffington
Munchkin
Twizzle
Rascal
Niblet
Fluffernutter
Wigglesworth
Scrufflebottom
Fiddlesticks
Pipsqueak
Nimbus
Quasar
Whiskerino
Squeakleton
Snickerdoodle
Fuzzbert
Pipsqueak
Waffles
Sniffleton
Biscuit
Razzle
Puddington
Fuzzball
Squiggleworth
Cheezel
Puffington
Munchkin
Twizzle
Rascal
Niblet
Fluffernutter
Wigglesworth
Scrufflebottom
Fiddlesticks
Pipsqueak
Rat Names That Start With Z:
Ziggy
Zelda
Zephyr
Zorro
Zuzu
Zara
Zane
Zephyr
Ziggy
Zelda
Zephyr
Zorro
Zuzu
Zara
Zane
Zephyr
Ziggy
Zelda
Zephyr
Zorro
Zuzu
Zara
Zane
Zephyr
Ziggy
Zelda
Zephyr
Zorro
Zuzu
Zara
Zane
Zephyr
Ziggy
Zelda
Zephyr
Zorro
Zuzu
Zara
Zane
Zephyr
Ziggy
Zelda
Zephyr
Zorro
Zuzu
Zara
Zane
Zephyr
Ziggy
Zelda
How TO choose The Best Name For Your Rat
Choosing the perfect name for your rat can be a delightful task! Here are some tips to help you find the ideal name for your furry friend:
Appearance: Take a good look at your rat’s fur color, markings, and size. Their physical attributes can inspire names like “Smokey,” “Patch,” or “Whiskers.”
Personality Traits: Observe your rat’s behavior and temperament. Are they playful, curious, or cuddly? Names like “Rascal,” “Nibbles,” or “Squeaky” might suit their personality well.
Get Creative: Rats are intelligent and charming creatures, so feel free to get creative with their names! Consider puns, wordplay, or literary references to come up with something unique and memorable.
Gender Specific: If you know the gender of your rat, you can choose a name that reflects their sex. Traditional names like “Charlie” for a male rat or “Lucy” for a female rat are classic choices.
Pair Names: If you have multiple rats, consider choosing names that complement each other or follow a theme. For example, you could name a pair of rats “Salt and Pepper,” “Peanut and Butter,” or “Cinnamon and Nutmeg.”
Draw Inspiration: Look to your favorite books, movies, TV shows, or hobbies for inspiration. You might find the perfect name in a character, celebrity, or interest that resonates with you.
Test it Out: Once you have a few name options, try saying them out loud to see how they sound. Your rat’s name should be easy to pronounce and have a pleasant ring to it.
Consider the Sound: Rats have excellent hearing, so choose a name with clear, distinct sounds that your rat can easily recognize. Avoid names that sound too similar to common commands or noises.
Keep it Short: Short, simple names are easiest for both you and your rat to remember. Aim for names with one or two syllables for quick recognition and recall.
Trust Your Instincts: Ultimately, go with a name that feels right to you and resonates with your rat’s personality and appearance. After all, it’s a name you’ll be using with affection and care for years to come!
With these tips in mind, you’re sure to find the perfect name that captures the unique charm and character of your pet rat. Just remember to shower them with love and attention, and they’ll be your loyal companion for life!
Final Words
I hope you’ve found the perfect name for your rat! Picking just the right name adds a special touch to their already intriguing personality.
Whether you’re into male, female, or baby rat names, each category brings its own charm and opportunity to show love and uniqueness. Take a look through these options and find the ideal name that matches your rat’s character perfectly.
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