Names for Rats

Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:06 pm

frostine (like in Queen frostine) , Merry.

Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:16 pm

How about FuzzBucketSnuggleWuggleFuzzyWuzzySchnoogleBellyMerryChristmas?

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Arvay and the Squirmin' Vermin

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.'

--Erma Bombeck

Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:17 pm

Oh I vote for Arvay's suggestion!

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~Mikaela and the RitterRatten~

Blaze~Shadow~Luna~Chinchilla~Malt~Merry~Pippin~Nim~Tiri~Cinder

Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:52 pm

I like Merry. As for Arvay's suggestion? Can you HEAR me phoning the vets to book her in for an appointment!??

lolololol LOL

Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:54 am

Bauble? satsuma?

Pete A.

Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:39 am

I love that name, Arvay!! But, Labrat does have a point there. wink

Personally, I like Mistletoe or Snowflake. Or Twinkle. I am actually expecting 2 litters on or around Christmas, ant the girl(s) I am keeping will have Christmas themed names too.

Do you know what color the new girl will be? If she is a PEW, I would name her something like Snow or Frost. Mr. Green

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~ Serendipity Rodentry ~

Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:53 am

Wrapper, Bow , Cole (hee hee for those bad rats), Wreath, Pinecone........
just trying to think of odd ball names not comonly used.

if all else fails, name her chicken leg!
(christmas dinner?)
duck

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Boo Boo Foot Bear, may you walk on pillows at the bridge

Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:25 am

Turkey?

I like Mistletoe, buy as that is a no-no with J, Twinkle, Merry or Pudding.

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Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:26 am

Yule, Holly, Advent, Angel, Elf, Sleigh...

Any of the reindeer names? Vixen, Prancer, Donner? Iono.

I think I like Advent, that'd be pretty

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~Mikaela and the RitterRatten~

Blaze~Shadow~Luna~Chinchilla~Malt~Merry~Pippin~Nim~Tiri~Cinder

Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:53 am

Chimney!

Dove would be pretty...doves are associated with x-mas, right?

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Rats~Janine, Madeleine, Cooper, Basil, Dolly, Kitty, Ilori, Theo, Elliot, Vladimir, Freya, Devi, Yoshimi, Nigel, Rosshalde, Faust, Tolkien, Caleb, Mira, Ivy, Nemo, Willow, Nikolas, Lucian & Linus
Mice~Molly, James & Will
Beardie~Cleo

Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:05 am

Lol Arvay! LOL

I like Frostine or what about Pine, Cocoa, Poinsettia, or a reindeer name? Like nikkiburr suggested. Also Ribbon, Bell,
or Wreathy Mr. Green

. Thats all iv got right now. Tell us what name you choose labrat!

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4 Bunnies~Twinkletoes~Honeybee~Honeybunny~Marlo
2 Mice~Bovine~Roo~
2 Ducks~Hara~Bazil~

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Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:23 am

http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/holiday.htm

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Andy & The Rats

~ Darwin ~ Maisie ~ Ella ~ Zak ~

~ Finn ~ Malachi ~ Azrael ~ Newton ~ Charlie ~

Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:00 am

I like Merry. Did anyone say "Santa" or Sandy? Jolly?
I'm a big Cracker fan wink

Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:07 pm

Someone on another board has just suggested Humbug. It fits with a black hoodie doesn't it?

Will have to see what J thinks though... I've texted him but no reply! Might have to have a few names and then see which fit her best.

Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:43 pm

Well, I just got a text saying "I like Humbug. It's quite funny." So Humbug it is I think!

Seeing how we already have a boy called Mint, it kinda fits too.

Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:57 pm

Hehe, thats cute...and I was just gonna suggest Beth for Bethlehem (sp?) hehe...but Humbug is cute Mr. Green

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Angel rat

Maxie & Pepper

Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:17 am

Carlotta's kids are growing up! They're all capped, and if I don't memorize the marking patterns on their foreheads, I'll never learn to tell them apart. Ho, boy. BTW, they're up for adoption in Estacada, OR (near Portland.)

This one I'm tentatively naming Dawkins. Any other name ideas?

Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:16 am

AWWWWWW! Man, I want babies again. They're adorable!

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Shadow Brook Rodentry

Bridge Ratties: Samson, Wraith, Aiko, Kasper - I <3 you & miss you.

Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:57 pm

nooo. Why did you have to say that?! I live in Springfield Oregon (about two hours south of portland). And I'm trying so hard to fight my GGMR.

But...

so....

cute...

must...

have....

Thud

-edit- Gah. It's bugging me. I must at least see some individual pics of the boys. Puppy Dog Eyes

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Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:08 am

My camera is SO CRUMMY! Here's the best I could do close up (focusing's terrible, gah!)

I'm going to try to get some better ones.

Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:47 pm

awww. He or she is such a cutie!

Are they all up for adoption? Or do you already have homes for them all?
I'm thinking about adopting one, or two from you if they are still available. I'll be getting a new cage for my two boys. Probably in the next week or two. Already have it picked out, just need to buy it. And it's waaay too roomy for just two ^_- I already have a quarentine cage for any new ratties I get, and a perfect spot for it downstairs. (I know, its best to quarentine in a seperate house, but it's the best I can do for now XP). Would it be possible to get a picture of just the boys for me?
Also, do you have an adoption fee? (just so I know how much I should have ready for you when the time comes XP)

aaanyway. As for names. These are some I like:

Male Names:
Aikido
Binky
Cedric
Yoshi
Snickers
Skeeter
Mooshoo (the little dragon from mulaun)

Female Names:
Aida
Asha
Bianca
Isis
Kali
Teika
Nazumi

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Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:58 am

I will be getting 2 more rats soon,
The 2 girls i have are named Hoodsie and Lucy. Wat should i name them. I was thinking of...
Bianca -from the rescuers
Angelina- from angelina ballorina

I was kinda thinking of a tv sorta kinda theme... Like names of mice or rat themes from childrens story books, or tv shows.. thanks.

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Momma to...

4 rats~ Hoodsie, Lucy, Acadecki, and Linyaari
2 cats~ Tubby Todd and Na'Bisco
2 leopard geckos~ Luka and Jaffa
1 hammy~ Bijou

Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:19 pm

I named my newest rat Miyagi. I put a lot of time and thought into my names and I always wait a few days to see the animal's personality. First off, he's a siamese dumbo, so being siamese, I wanted an asian name for him. All of the names I could think of were from anime shows that I watch and none of them seemed fitting. After the few days wait, It was apparent that this little guy was very curious and brave. From the first day he was completely unafraid of me. He walks right up to my dog to sniff him or even try to steal a bite of food he may have with him. He's very playful and will actually chase my hand and run away only to turn back again and pounce on me. So a brave asian neme....Mr. Miyagi was a pretty cool character...wax on wax off...but I wasnt sure if that really suited him. That day I went to work and on my lunch break in the lounge, one of the karate kid movie's was on...this had to be a sign. The short time I was in there watching, I remembered how much of a smart ass that guy could be and he was a very brave man...so that was it. so my little guy is Miyagi!

Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:44 pm

Hey, I'm new here and I just got my first rats a couple days ago (I posted an introduction in the casual corner).

Ricky is the name of my black and white hooded rat. I just really like the name of that football player, Ricky Ray...I dont remember what team he's on. Also, I thought it would be cute to be Ricky Rat, sounds like a cousin of Mickey Mouse's or something...

The other two are beige and white hooded, and they are almost inseparable. I was having trouble thinking of names for them...they're always together and they look so much alike so I wanted something that matched. Suddenly my boyfriend piped up "How about Pete and Repeat?" I thought it was adorable and perfect for them, so it stuck.

Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:03 pm

hi guys if you hav read my post in the rat section!!!
my rats have all died...but im getting a new one!!!!!!
my rats were guys so this time i wanna girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And i need a name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinken Silver Fur.....
any better names?

Snagrit Yogie Dance

Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:04 pm

I named my boys Snickers and Twix hmmmmmmm gues I was hungry for candy when I named them wink

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Have you kissed your fur babies today?

Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:46 pm

Basil : My mom was cooking with herbs the night before I got her.
Nutmeg (RIP) : Same as above.
Bear : She is black, fiesty, and had a bear like face (Big chin!)
Stumbleweed : My sister dropped her in the store, felt bad lol so she came with us! Originally was tumbeweed, but stumbeweed osunded cuted for her.
Shroomsicle : Was orginally Mini Nutmeg, but the she got faqtter lol, so I was liek you look like a little Mushroom! so Shroom came into play.
Matilda : My older sister named her that because she was runty and cute.
willow (RIP) : Was orginalyl snakebate (Was her name when I got her) Then her gentle nature, adorable hood, and many days pondering what ot call this old girl, willow became her name and suited her really well. Her favoutrite toy was this ball, and I recently found what they were called Willow Balls, Coinsidence? Maybe.

That's all!

Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:06 am

Almost a couple years ago, I adopted 2 rats and 5 mice at the same time. I am a fan of old soulful blues and bluegrass music, and oldies in general.
So...
I honored the rattie girls with the names of 2 of my most favorite divas...
Aretha (Franklin) and Etta (James).
The mice boys got, for example, Marvin (as in Gaye) and Otis (as in Williams, the founder of The Temptations... not Redding, whom is equally deserving of a namesake).

When I got my newest 3 rattie girls, I had considered sticking with the diva theme. Maybe giving them names like Tina (Turner) or Nina (Simone) or Mary J (Blige) or Chaka Khan or....
But after recently losing Etta, I couldn't do it.

So I named one Emmie Lou as a variation on Emmylou Harris. I then asked my boyfriend to pick 2 girly yet respectful sounding names. He chose Agnes and Matilda.

Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:15 am

We just got two girls, about 3-4 weeks ago... one albino, and one agouti. My 6-year old though of the names Sugar and Spice. Very clever!

Mon Feb 06, 2006 4:03 am

My Rat Names

Binky (RIP) - Cross between the names Pinky and the Brain - remember the cartoon

Mr. Bojangles - Named after the song

Yzerman - named after the captain of the Detroit Red Wings

Shannahan - another Detroit Red Wings hockey player

Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:01 am

I was going to name my first ever rats Mocha and Latte as they were coffee colour and creamy coffee colour.. But that got changed to Maggie and Flo, not really sure where they came from.. I just wanted some old fashioned sounding names!!
My next rat was from a friend who couldn't look after her anymore.. She was originally Pernod, but I didn't like it, so changed it to Poncho.. (It was going to be Pancho after Pancho Villa, but again, I changed my mind..
Scamps was Gus, Tom, Fry, and a load of other names before he was Scamps.. and then that was Scampi.. He was just so jumpy and into everything..
When I bought two brothers, who turned out to be brother and sister, one had a helmet so I was going to name him warrior, He turned out to be the she.. I have always wanted to call my daughter Hero (when I have one..) so I decided that Warrior would be Hero.. Her brother then adopted the name Warrior.
Then Hero decided that she was pregnant (store made pregnancy..) so after weeks of playing with her 9 babies, I finally came up with names..
I wanted unusual ones, so I typed in descriptive features of them into a thesaurus and named them after one of the alternative words! So..
The Girls:
Harry- has a face like a badger, and to badger is also to "harry"
Crue- is variegated, which turned up Motley.. hence the "Crue" (cheesy, I don't like the story but I like the name!!)
Maude- is the odd one out.. named after my grandmother.
Eidolon- she has a triangle on her back almost like another tail.. To shadow is to tail, and another word for a shadow is "Eidolon"
HotFoot- has a lightning bolt on her head, to bolt is to "hot foot"

The Boys:
Salty- is a blue rat, and apparently, when blue means distasteful, it is also known as "Salty".. not that he's a distasteful rat!
Baffle- has a missing bit in his back stripe.. which looked a bit like a cross. Apparently there is something of "to stump" in cross, and to stump is to "baffle"
Ilk- has a complete "stripe" and to be of the same stripe is to be of the same "ilk"
Monk- has no synonyms in the thesaurus, but he has a bald spot like a monk!!

So that's how I got my names!!

Bee

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~Bee~
Scamps
Warrior
Hero
Maggie n Flo
The Bunch of Tiny Pinkies

RIP Poncho.. The best second hand rat there ever was Mr. Green