300 Ferret Names That are Cute & Awesome!

So, you got a ferret.

First of all: Congratulations! You made the right choice.

Ferrets are terrific pets for everyone. They are small, energetic pets who are always ready to play. They are highly intelligent and are close-relatives of weasels and otters. Naming a unique pet can be tricky because they deserve a great name.

So, we’ve compiled a list of the best ferret names to help you decide. Let’s dive in!

How to Name your Ferret (Video)

Check out this excellent video by Cpt Jack Ferret:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCa9N-vzNW4

Top Rated Ferret Names

1. Ada
2. Abe
3. Alphie
4. Barney
5. Bela
6. Billy
7. Boru
8. Cai
9. Caleb
10. Chava
11. Copper
12. Daddyo
13. Dawn
14. Dink
15. Domino
16. E.T.
17. Efrem
18. Eve
19. Erv
20. Fergie
21. Fifi
22. Flash
23. Lego
24. Lenka
25. Miles
26. Momo
27. Mystral
28. Mable
29. Naja
30. Ned
31. Nipper
32. Nutmeg
33. Ogen
34. Olive
35. Otto
36. Ozzie
37. Perky
38. Piper
39. Pounce
40. Puffy
41. Questa
42. Quincy
43. Quinto
44. Qwara

Unique Ferret Names

1. Zippy
2. Chase
3. Speedy
4. Snappy
5. Swift
6. Hurtle
7. Flip
8. Flit
9. Flip Flop
10. Flighty
11. Fast n’ Furious
12. Fleet
13. Bustle
14. Spry
15. Lightning
16. Lightning Bug
17. Whirlwind
18. Tornado
19. Hurricane
20. Gale

Names for Ferret with a Unique Odor

With all their amazing qualities, ferrets also have a unique odor. It can be fun to choose a fun name to acknowledge this smell. Some people call it a stench, while others call it a musky fragrance. You might debate on what to call it, but it’s important to find the right name for your little buddy. Ferrets have a unique odor that can’t be ignored! Consider using the following names to name your little friend. These choices also include some funny names:

1. Flower
2. Perfume
3. Aroma
4. Stench
5. Stinkbug
6. Fragrance
7. Whiff
8. Snuff
9. Tang
10. Pungentia
11. Bouquet
12. Incense
13. Spice
14. Musk
15. Patchouli
16. Balm
17. Frankincense
18. Scent
19. Skunk
20. Sweetness
21. Essence

Male ferrets

Some names are more masculine than others. We’ve compiled a list of male names for your ferret that you might enjoy and consider.

1. Abe
2. Aries
3. Ash
4. Ace
5. Alex
6. Angus
7. Apollo
8. Basil
9. Baxter
10. BB
11. Bear
12. Benny
13. Bernie
14. Chaos
15. Chico
16. Crack
17. Danger
18. Odie
19. Oscar
20. Ozzy
21. Risk
22. Ray
23. Sable
24. Yan
25. Zen
26. Bouncer
27. Dusty
28. Skit
29. Sly
30. Hobs
31. Bouncer
32. Bronco
33. Buddy
34. Bullet
35. Buster
36. Buzz
37. Casper
38. Champ
39. Chip
40. Conan
41. Cruiser
42. Devil
43. Dexter
44. Dash
45. Dodger
46. Echo
47. Edgy
48. Ernie
49. Flash
50. Ghost
51. Jack
52. Jester
53. Jumbo
54. Lark
55. Latto
56. Leo
57. Lockie/Loki
58. Mac
59. Logan
60. Mickey
61. Midnight
62. Milo
63. Moby
64. Mojo
65. Nano
66. Percy
67. Phantom
68. Radar
69. Rebel
70. Scamp
71. Robbie
72. Scruff
73. Shadow
74. Stitch
75. Thunder
76. Wombat

For Female Ferrets

One of these female ferret names will match your ferret’s personality:

1. Casey
2. Callie
3. Chica
4. Eevee
5. Grace
6. Magpie
7. Roxie
8. Sissi
9. Sting
10. Tippy
11. Twigtree
12. Yoko
13. Francesca
14. Dot
15. Kiki
16. Bunny
17. Trixie
18. Abby
19. Amber
20. Angel
21. Blossom
22. Bonnie
23. Buffee
24. Candie
25. Chloe
26. Cleo
27. Daisy
28. Diamond
29. Ditty
30. Emily
31. Fanny
32. Felicity
33. Fergie
34. Ferry
35. Foxy
36. Fran
37. Ginger
38. Goldie
39. Gracie
40. Gwen
41. Jenna/Jenny
42. Jill
43. Jodie
44. Kitten
45. Lacey
46. Leona
47. Fiona
48. Lucy
49. Lulu
50. Mia
51. Nala
52. Nikki
53. Olive
54. Penny
55. Pepper
56. Pixie
57. Pollie
58. Rose
59. Sasha
60. Sassy
61. Silver
62. Stormy
63. Strawberry
64. Tiki
65. Venus
66. Whispy
67. Willow
68. Zoe

Unisex Names for Ferrets

These names for ferret are ideal for male or female ferrets. You can also consider these names if you don’t know your ferret’s sex yet.

1. Aqua
2. Beanie
3. Biscuit
4. Blaze
5. Boots
6. Bossy
7. Bowtie
8. Brownie
9. Buttons
10. Cactus
11. Cashew
12. Chaos/Kaos
13. Cheeky
14. Chilli
15. Chocolate
16. Cinnamon
17. Clumsy
18. Cookie
19. Couscous
20. Cuddles
21. Flighty
22. Freckle
23. Frenzy
24. Frost
25. Fudge
26. Fuzzy
27. Java
28. Jellybean
29. Karma
30. Lightning
31. Madison
32. Marble
33. Marley
34. Marmalade
35. Marshmellow
36. Mittens
37. Mocha
38. Mushroom
39. Nibbles
40. Nip
41. Nova
42. Nutmeg
43. Panda
44. Patches
45. Patches
46. Peanut
47. Pebbles
48. Pickles
49. Powder
50. Rhubarb
51. Rogue
52. Scout
53. Skittles
54. Sky
55. Slinky
56. Smokey
57. Smudge
58. Snuggles
59. Socks
60. Speckles
61. Speedy
62. Spot
63. Stinky
64. Storm
65. Swift
66. Tofu
67. Twiggy
68. Whiff

Cute Ferret Names

The perfect name for a cute ferret is crucial. If you constantly think about how adorable your ferret is, these names might interest you.

1. Gummi bear
2. Nosey
3. Peanut
4. Muffin
5. Snickers
6. Snickerdoodles
7. Biscuit
8. Digby
9. Bumblebee
10. Dinky
11. Mayhem
12. Meatball
13. Mischief
14. Nipper
15. Mopsy
16. Popeye
17. Shredder
18. Smokey
19. Snapper
20. Snoopy

Funny Ferret Names

If you’re a funny person with a silly pet, then you need to team up and make a hilarious alliance! Give your pet ferret a funny name that will make people laugh. Here are a few great options for you:

1. Wobbles
2. Squishy
3. Frodo
4. Bojangles
5. Dopey
6. Guilty
7. Furface
8. Noodle
9. Slinky
10. Fuzzywuzzy
11. Fretti
12. Ferretwheel
13. Bubba
14. Fizzie
15. Fozzie
16. Gizmo
17. Goof/Goofy

Names for Pairs

You can keep neutered males and females together. Here are a few options to name a pair: 

1.  Tic (and) Tac
2. Lord (and) Lady
3. Ralph (and) Waldo
4. Charlotte (and) Emily
5. Rapid (and) Fire
6. Ebb (and) Flow
7. Klaus (and) Violet
8. Ziggy (and) Stardust
9. Timon (and) Pumbaa
10. Speed (and) Sound
11. Sprint (and) Jump
12. Climb (and) Scale
13. Thunder (and) Lightning
14. Sunny (and) Cloudy
15. Lilo (and) Stitch
16. Double (and) Quick
17. Super (and) Sonic
18. Chitter (and) Chatter
19. Sing (and) Song
20. Fire (and) Ice
21. Bambi (and) Thumper
22. Adam & Eve
23. Batman & Robin
24. Chocolate and chip
25. Cookies and cream
26. Hip and Hop
27. Kit and Kat
28. Salt and Pepper
29. Pip and Squeak
30. Nemo and Dory
31. Stitch and Lilo

Naming Guide – How to Name Your Ferret

You’ve just adopted your new ferret, but you’re stuck on how to name it. It can be tricky to choose the right name for your new pet. You want to choose a name that suits your ferret. To find the right name, consider your ferret’s appearance and personality. You can also choose a human name for your ferret, based on your preference.

Choosing a Name Based on Personality

Method 1: Choose a playful name for a playful and energetic ferret. If you notice your ferret has a happy-go-lucky personality, go for a silly name like Rebel, Mayhem, Trouble, Mischief, or Trouble Maker. Other options include Skeeter, Bouncer, or Goof. Personality is a huge indicator of what owners might want to name their ferret.

Method 2: Pick a serious name for a reserved and quiet ferret. If your ferret has a more laid back or reserved demeanor, you can choose a name that reflects this personality trait. Go for a simple name like Shy, Meek, or Wise. You can also try a noble name like King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Sir, or Madam.

Method 3: Pick an affectionate name for a sweet-tempered ferret. If your ferret is very sweet and cuddly towards you, you can choose a name like Baby, Angel, Cuddles, or Sweetie Pie. Other options like Teddy, Honey, Sweets, Lovely would also work.

Avoid choosing a name that is very long for your ferret. Often, short is better for ferret names.

Selecting a Name Based on Appearance

Method 1: Choose a name based on your ferret’s coloring. If your pet ferret has dark coloring around its eyes, a name like Outlaw or Bandit might be fitting. If your ferret has a light coloring, a name like Stone, Snow, or Crystal might be ideal. A ferret with a dark coat can have a name like Brownie, Chocolate, or Charcoal. 

If your ferret has a spotted coat pattern, you can name it Spot or Dot.

Method 2: Pick a name that suits your ferret’s facial expressions. Observe your ferret for any distinct facial expressions. If your ferret has a surprised face, you may name it Surprise or Jumpy. If it has a nice smile, you may go for a fun name like Smiley or Joy. Lastly, If your ferret gives you a curious look and stares you down, you may name it Nosy or Sassy.

Method 3: Choose a name based on the ferret’s size. If your pet ferret is small for its breed and age, a name like Shorty, Tiny, or Baby can work well. If your ferret is bigger in size, you may choose a name like Biggie or Heavy.

You can also add a fun variation to a simple name, such as Big Ben or Tiny Tin.

Choosing a Human Name

Method 1: Pick a name that means something to you. Ferret names can have sentimental value, so think about a name that you associate with something special in your life. You can look up musical names if you play an instrument, such as Melody or Lyric. You can also choose a name that runs in your family. Perhaps your recently deceased Aunt was named Pearl, so you can call your ferret Pearl.

You can also pick a name that means something unique in another language, such as your first or second language. For example, you can choose Soleil as a name, which means ‘Sun’ in French. Or you can choose Terra as a ferret name, which means ‘land’ in Latin.

Method 2: Name your ferret after some famous personality. If you are obsessed with a celebrity, you can name your ferret after them. For example, you can go with Kim (for Kim Kardashian) or Tom (for Tom Holland). If you love a director or writer, you can also name the ferret after them. For example, you can name your ferret J.K. (after J.K. Rowling).

If you admire the British Royal Family, consider naming your ferret after a royal, such as Charles, Diana, Elizabeth, Harry, William, or Kate.

Another great thing you can do is name your ferret based on a famous name pun. For example, if your ferret is female, you can name her Ferret Fawcett after the late actress Farrah Fawcett.

Method 3: Choose the name of your favorite character from a book, movie, or t.v show. Think about a book, movie or show that you love, and use a character name for your ferret. Maybe you love the show Stranger things, so you can name your ferret after your favorite show character. If you are a big fan of the Harry Potter books, you can name your ferret Harry or Hermione.

You can also choose the name of a popular Disney character, such as Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, or Moana.

Method 4: You can pick a name from a baby-naming book or website. There are several online resources for naming children, and you can use these for naming your ferret. Many websites will let you search for names with specific characteristics, like “flower names” or “short names.” This gives your ferret a name that is important to you.

Tips and Guidelines for Naming a Ferret

Choose a Ferret Name That Ends With a Vowel

Names with vowels change your tone when you call for your ferret. This is important because small animals distinguish sound frequency ranges at a higher level than we do. It’s easy to get your pet’s attention with a vowel name.

Stick With Two Syllables

Avoid choosing a long name for your ferret. You will end up shortening up a long name anyway. Two syllable names are perfect for your furry animal.

Test the Name

Naming your ferret is a big commitment, so it’s better to test the name. You can test the name by saying it out loud. Ultimately, you should choose a name that you’re comfortable saying over and over.

Avoid Names With Negative Connotations

You might think it’s funny to name your adorable ferret ‘stinky,’ but it’s a bad idea. Not everyone is going to want to play with a ferret named stinky or pet-sit a ferret named stinky. Sometimes it’s better to choose less embarrassing names like the ones shared in this guide.

Choose a Unique Name

Make sure that your pet names are unique if you have more than one ferret. They shouldn’t be so similar to one another that your ferrets get confused. In other words, Bella and Bluebell are fine, but Spotty and Scotty are not.

Perform A “Nickname Test.”

If you get a ferret, chances are you will give it a nickname. Ziggy quickly changes into Ziggymans, Zigster, Mr. Zig, and a thousand more variations. So, if you decide on a name — especially a longer one — try to come up with different nicknames to see if they are easy to say and sound like their full name. Otherwise, you’ll risk confusing your ferret.

Pick a Name And Stick With It

If you’re adopting a ferret from a shelter, they already have a name that you may want to change. But there are limits to how far you can go with changing names. Once you choose a name, you shouldn’t change it. Within the first few months, you should have a name for your ferret. A few changes won’t be the end of the world, but you have to reinforce it as soon as you have a new one.

Final Thoughts

It doesn’t matter if your new ferret is from a shelter or rescue organization — all ferrets need a name. Depending on the circumstances, your ferret may have a name from their previous family, a name given by the shelter, or no name whatsoever. If your ferret already has a name, you have the option of changing it to something you prefer or a name you think suits your ferret’s personality better. Choosing a name for your pet ferret can be fun. You’ll get a lot of suggestions from your family and friends but go with your gut.

Chances are you are going to be living with this new member of your family for multiple years, so choose something you like.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do ferrets know their names?

Ferrets are highly intelligent and will surprise you with what they can do and learn. They can recognize their name, respond to visual and verbal commands, and can even learn cool tricks.

Are ferrets good pets?

Yes! Ferrets combine the best qualities of dogs and cats with some unique qualities of their own. Like cats, ferrets are small, fluffy, and quiet. Like dogs, they are playful, affectionate, and enjoy human interaction. They are independent yet enjoy spending time with people. Their playful and mischievous nature makes them entertaining companions.

How intelligent is a ferret?

Ferrets will delight you with all that they can learn. They enjoy solving problems and are determined to find solutions. They are curious creatures and crave stimulating playtime. Plus, you can litter-box train your ferret and teach new tricks to your ferret using praise or treats.

Do ferrets bite?

A well-trained, healthy ferret should not bite. You can give behavior-training to your ferret and reinforce acceptable behavior. Ferrets have a lower bite rate than other domesticated pets – you are less likely to be bit by a small ferret than by the family dog.

What should ferrets eat?

A balanced diet and proper nutrition is essential for a long, active, and healthy life. Ferrets are obligate carnivores; they require diets based on animal (meat) protein with fewer carbohydrates. If you choose dry food, choose high-quality ferret or kitten foods sold by pet shops and feed stores. It should have at least 36% protein and be low in fats and carbohydrates.

Ferrets may also eat whole-prey and raw diets. Raw diets consist of animal meats, bones, and organs offered in good proportions. Many commercial brands make balanced raw diets sold at pet stores, which can be a great addition to your ferret’s feeding schedule.

What are the best treats for a ferret?

Ferrets are strict carnivores, meaning they need animal protein to survive. The best treats for a ferret are meat-based. Most store-bought treats are unhealthy for ferrets. Acceptable food treats include Gerber® or Beech Nut® beef, chicken, or turkey baby food (with no vegetables or starches), cooked chicken breast, and freeze-dried 100% meat products.