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199 Funny Rat Names That Are Oddly Adorable

FNBy FunnyNamez Team·Updated ·7 min read
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Rats are basically tiny dogs with better climbing skills and worse PR. They learn their names, come when called, and somehow convince you that sharing your dinner is a reasonable request. The only thing missing is a name that matches their chaotic little personality.

This collection of funny rat names covers everything from puns that will make your friends groan to pop culture picks that prove you have excellent taste. Whether your rat acts like royalty or more like a furry gremlin who judges your life choices, there's a perfect name waiting below.

Our pick
Ratatouille
On this page
  1. Funny Rat Names of All Time
  2. Punny Rat Names That Will Make Everyone Groan
  3. Funny Female Rat Names
  4. Funny Male Rat Names
  5. Food-Themed Rat Names
  6. Rat Names Based on Their Personality
  7. Pop Culture Rat Names
  8. Names for Pairs or Groups of Rats
  9. Silly Names for Dramatic Rats
  10. Clean and Cute Rat Names for Families
  11. How to Use These Names
  12. Frequently Asked Questions
  13. Conclusion
199 names

Funny Rat Names of All Time

These are the names that have stood the test of time because they just work. They're funny without trying too hard, memorable without being obnoxious, and perfect for rats who deserve a name as iconic as their personality. Pull one of these out at the vet and watch the receptionist try not to laugh.

  1. 1
    Ratatouille
  2. 2
    Splinter
  3. 3
    Templeton
  4. 4
    Whisker Biscuit
  5. 5
    Sir Squeaks-a-Lot
  6. 6
    Rat Damon
  7. 7
    Chonk
  8. 8
    Fuzz Aldrin
  9. 9
    Stuart Little's Cooler Cousin
  10. 10
    Gouda
  11. 11
    Snoot
  12. 12
    Ratticus Finch
  13. 13
    Pickle
  14. 14
    Cheezit
  15. 15
    Monty the Menace
  16. 16
    Nibblet
  17. 17
    Dumpling
  18. 18
    Professor Sniffles
  19. 19
    Sir Poops-a-Lot
  20. 20
    Gremlin

Punny Rat Names That Will Make Everyone Groan

Pun lovers, this section is your kingdom. These names work best when you deliver them with a completely straight face and wait for the groan that follows. They're especially fun for rats who already have an air of comedy about them, like they know they're the joke and they're in on it.

Funny Rat Names ideas with example names
  1. 21
    Brie Larson
  2. 22
    Cheddar Biscuits
  3. 23
    Colby Jack Sparrow
  4. 24
    Ratthew McConaughey
  5. 25
    Leonardo DiCravio
  6. 26
    Morgan Squeakman
  7. 27
    Taylor Sniff
  8. 28
    Ratchel Green
  9. 29
    Brad Pit
    because he hides food in pits
  10. 30
    Mozzarella Stick
  11. 31
    Fromage Blanc
  12. 32
    Parm John
  13. 33
    Elon Musk
    rat
  14. 34
    Justin Brie-ber
  15. 35
    Squeak Peek
  16. 36
    Rattinson
  17. 37
    Eminemmouse
  18. 38
    Oprah Whisker
  19. 39
    Ratzilla
  20. 40
    Gouda Morning
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Funny Female Rat Names

Female rats tend to be a bit smaller and often have even more attitude per square inch than males. These names suit the girls who run the cage, steal treats from their siblings, and somehow look elegant while doing it. If your girl rat has opinions, she deserves a name that reflects her whole vibe.

  1. 41
    Cleo
    short for Cleopatra, obviously
  2. 42
    Lady Cheese Puff
  3. 43
    Duchess Whiskersworth
  4. 44
    Brienne of Tarth
  5. 45
    Squeakira
  6. 46
    Ruth Bader Ginsrat
  7. 47
    Rattie White
  8. 48
    Countess Crumbles
  9. 49
    Beyonrat
  10. 50
    Princess Cheesecake
  11. 51
    Martha Stew-rat
  12. 52
    Fergie Fuzz
  13. 53
    Dolly Parton
    she works nine to five stealing snacks
  14. 54
    Miss Chonky
  15. 55
    Cardi Brie
  16. 56
    Snickerdoodle
  17. 57
    Reese Witherspoon-tail
  18. 58
    Hermione Squeaker
  19. 59
    Dame Judy Munch
  20. 60
    Fluffernutter

Funny Male Rat Names

Male rats are the big, lazy, lovable loaves of the rodent world. They sprawl, they eat, they demand attention like they pay rent. These names capture the essence of a creature who thinks he's the king of the castle but can't stay awake past eight o'clock.

  1. 61
    Sir Chonks McGee
  2. 62
    Mr. Whiskers III
    the first two were legends
  3. 63
    Bartholomew Fuzzington
  4. 64
    Captain Snoot
  5. 65
    Chunk Norris
  6. 66
    The Notorious R.A.T.
  7. 67
    Duke of Cheddar
  8. 68
    Big Boi Broccoli
  9. 69
    Lord Squeakington
  10. 70
    Kevin
    he just looks like a Kevin
  11. 71
    Ratchelor
  12. 72
    Sir Naps-a-Lot
  13. 73
    General Fluff
  14. 74
    Bubba Cheese
  15. 75
    Chairman Meow's Nemesis
  16. 76
    Ratrick Swayze
  17. 77
    Big Chungus Jr.
  18. 78
    Tubbs
  19. 79
    Uncle Nibbles
  20. 80
    Squire Bumblesnoot
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Food-Themed Rat Names

Rats love food. You love food. Naming your rat after food is basically a love language at this point. These names work especially well for chonky rats who live for treat time or skinny rats who somehow eat constantly without gaining an ounce. Either way, food names just hit different for creatures obsessed with snacking.

  1. 81
    Biscuit
  2. 82
    Nacho
  3. 83
    Waffles
  4. 84
    Tater Tot
  5. 85
    Cinnamon Roll
  6. 86
    Pretzel
  7. 87
    Poppy Seed
  8. 88
    Mochi
  9. 89
    S'more
  10. 90
    Peanut
  11. 91
    Cashew
  12. 92
    Butterbean
  13. 93
    Olive
  14. 94
    Tofu Surprise
  15. 95
    Croissant
  16. 96
    Jalapeño
  17. 97
    Noodle
  18. 98
    Sprout
  19. 99
    Maple Syrup Steve

If you love naming pets after snacks, you might also appreciate these funny food names for cats for more delicious inspiration.

Rat Names Based on Their Personality

Some rats are brave. Some are cowardly. Some exist purely to cause problems on purpose. This section is for naming your rat based on exactly who they are as a tiny individual. Watch them for five minutes and one of these names will feel right.

  1. 100
    Chaos
  2. 101
    Gremlin Mode
    name used in full, always
  3. 102
    Professor Anxiety
  4. 103
    Menace
  5. 104
    Sir Steals-Your-Snacks
  6. 105
    Zoom
  7. 106
    Couch Potato
  8. 107
    Cuddle Bug
  9. 108
    Ninja
  10. 109
    Escape Artist
  11. 110
    Drama King
  12. 111
    Panic Button
  13. 112
    Velcro
    won't stop clinging
  14. 113
    Klepto
  15. 114
    Sleepy Steve
  16. 115
    Houdini
  17. 116
    Snuggle Criminal
  18. 117
    Anxious Andy
  19. 118
    Boss Baby
  20. 119
    The Audacity
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Pop Culture Rat Names

For rats who deserve a name that doubles as a conversation starter. These names reference movies, shows, games, and internet culture that any self-respecting nerd will immediately recognize. Perfect for rats who radiate main character energy.

  1. 120
    Remy
  2. 121
    Scabbers
    we don't talk about his past
  3. 122
    Stuart Littler
  4. 123
    Ratigan
  5. 124
    Pizza Rat
    a New York legend
  6. 125
    Master Splinter
  7. 126
    Pinky
    are you pondering what I'm pondering?
  8. 127
    The Brain
  9. 128
    Rizzo
  10. 129
    Despereaux
  11. 130
    Jake Peralta's Spirit Animal
  12. 131
    Baby Yoda Rat
  13. 132
    Dobby
  14. 133
    The Rat King
  15. 134
    Jerry
    wrong species, right energy
  16. 135
    Pikachu
  17. 136
    Yoshi
  18. 137
    Sonic's Slower Cousin
  19. 138
    Baby Groot Rat
  20. 139
    Pedro Pascal

Names for Pairs or Groups of Rats

Rats do best with friends, so if you have two or more, why not give them names that go together? These pairs and group combos work for rats who are inseparable, constantly fighting, or just happen to live in the same cage and tolerate each other.

  1. 140
    Bonnie and Clyde
  2. 141
    Salt and Pepper
  3. 142
    Mac and Cheese
  4. 143
    Thelma and Louise
  5. 144
    Pinky and The Brain
  6. 145
    Bert and Ernie
  7. 146
    Peanut Butter and Jelly
  8. 147
    Bacon and Eggs
  9. 148
    Thunder and Lightning
  10. 149
    Crime and Punishment
  11. 150
    Click and Clack
  12. 151
    Tweedledee and Tweedledum
  13. 152
    Biscuit and Gravy
  14. 153
    Chaos and Mayhem
  15. 154
    Netflix and Chill
  16. 155
    Copy and Paste
  17. 156
    Yin and Yang
  18. 157
    Waffle and Syrup
  19. 158
    Larry, Curly, and Moe
    for trios
  20. 159
    Rock, Paper, Scissors
    also trios
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Silly Names for Dramatic Rats

Some rats are not just pets. They are performers. They throw themselves off ledges like it's a stage dive. They freeze and stare at nothing like they've seen a ghost. These names honor the drama queens and kings of the rodent kingdom.

  1. 160
    Sir Faints-a-Lot
  2. 161
    Phantom of the Cage
  3. 162
    Shakespeare
  4. 163
    Lady Dramatics
  5. 164
    Oscar Worthy
  6. 165
    Gasp
  7. 166
    Diva McFluff
  8. 167
    The Audacity, Part II
  9. 168
    Telenovela
  10. 169
    Plot Twist
  11. 170
    Curtain Call
  12. 171
    Method Actor
  13. 172
    Hamlet
  14. 173
    Tragedy
  15. 174
    Montague
  16. 175
    Too Much
  17. 176
    Sigh
  18. 177
    Fainting Goat Energy
  19. 178
    Paparazzi
  20. 179
    Stage Fright

Clean and Cute Rat Names for Families

If you're naming a rat with kids around or just prefer names that won't make grandma uncomfortable, these are for you. They're still funny, just without any edge. Safe for classroom visits, vet trips, and explaining to people who ask why you have a rat.

  1. 180
    Mr. Whiskers
  2. 181
    Cupcake
  3. 182
    Bubbles
  4. 183
    Fuzzball
  5. 184
    Squeaky
  6. 185
    Button
  7. 186
    Marshmallow
  8. 187
    Pippin
  9. 188
    Cinnamon
  10. 189
    Snickers
  11. 190
    Cookie
  12. 191
    Patches
  13. 192
    Mocha
  14. 193
    Pipsqueak
  15. 194
    Nibbles
  16. 195
    Snowball
  17. 196
    Tinkerbell
  18. 197
    Sprinkles
  19. 198
    Scooter
  20. 199
    Ziggy

How to Use These Names

Picking the right funny rat name depends on the rat and the situation. Some names land better in certain contexts than others, so here's a quick guide.

For a single pet rat, pick something that rolls off the tongue easily since you'll be saying it constantly during free roam time when they're ignoring you. Names like "Gremlin" or "Pickle" work great for everyday use.

For pairs or groups, matching names add to the fun. "Mac and Cheese" or "Chaos and Mayhem" give your rats a built-in comedy duo vibe every time someone asks their names.

If you're bringing your rat to school for a presentation or introducing them to family, stick with the cleaner names from the family-friendly section unless you want to explain why you named your rat "The Audacity."

For social media rat accounts, punny names like "Ratthew McConaughey" or "Brie Larson" tend to get the best reactions because people love recognizing the reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do rats actually learn their names?

Absolutely. Rats are surprisingly smart and can learn to respond to their names, especially if you pair calling them with treats. Some rats learn their names within a week or two of consistent use.

Can I change my rat's name if the first one doesn't fit?

Completely fine. Rats are adaptable, and if your new name comes with enough treat reinforcement, they'll figure it out. Just try to settle on one before they get too attached to the original.

What makes a good funny rat name?

The best ones match your rat's personality or appearance and make you smile every time you say them. Avoid anything too long or complicated since you'll be using it daily.

Should I give my rats matching names?

It's not required, but matching or themed names for pairs are fun for owners. The rats themselves don't care as long as treats are involved.

Are pun names too cheesy for a rat?

Rats literally eat cheese. Cheesy is on brand. Go wild.

Conclusion

Finding the perfect funny rat name is really about matching the chaos inside your tiny friend with words that capture it. Whether you went with a classic like Ratatouille, a pun that makes everyone groan, or something that perfectly describes your rat's dramatic personality, the right name makes every interaction a little funnier.

Bookmark this page for your next rat, share it with fellow rat owners who need inspiration, or use it to settle the debate about what to name the newest addition to your mischief. Your rat might not thank you for the perfect name, but they will probably sniff your face approvingly, and that counts.

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FunnyNamez Team

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