How to name a degu?

What should be the name for a degu?

Degus have extremely acute hearing and are excellent at recognizing sounds. With proper socialization, a degu easily remembers its name and responds to it. This is useful for learning tricks. Of course, the simpler the name, the easier the pet will remember it and the easier it will be for you to pronounce it. It would be spectacular to name the animal Romualdo, but still “Kiwi” or “Esya” is much more suitable for him.

A good degu name must meet two main criteria. To begin with, it must be sonorous. It is desirable that the name consists of two syllables and ends in a vowel. But most importantly: the owner should like the name! For the animal, your emotional mood is much more important than the set of sounds. Choose a name that you will be pleased to pronounce, which will cheer you up. One that you will pronounce with tenderness and love. 

What name to choose? 

The second name for degu is Chilean squirrel. This animal came to us from the distant shores of Latin America. Therefore, if you want to emphasize its origin and exoticism, choose names associated with these countries. How about Taco, Tango, Cuba, Cactus, Salsa, Chile, Poncho, Carlos, Jose?

A win-win option is the name of your favorite character, for example, from movies or books. Why not name the squirrel Dale, Leah or The Flash? 

If you have a sweet tooth, you will definitely like names like Mango, Candy, Kiwi, Sushka, Waffle, Twixie.

It will be great to name a pet with a name that emphasizes its individuality: appearance or character. A lover of sleep can be called Sonya, and an electric broom – Shustrik. 

If you have two degus, paired names are your option. How about Chip and Dale? Chuka and Gek? Or Batman and Robin?

If you have small children in your family, be sure to consult with them. We are sure that the crumbs will have a favorite cartoon character, whose name is perfect for a squirrel!

And perhaps you will meet the same name on our list!

50 names for degu girls 

• sleepyhead

• Iskra

• Esya

• Fairy

• Kisa

• Josie

• Jessie

• Mini

• Chloe

• Nora

• Lei

• Yasya

• Arya

• Zyamba

• Asya

• Willow

• shock

• Chile

• Weissy

• Kiwi

• Mango

• Candy

• Drying

• Wafer

• Twixie

• Taco

• Cuba

• Poncho

• Crazy

• Kusya

• Stesha

• Paw 

• Crumbs

• Fiesta

• Carmen

• Yuka 

• Frida

• Hola

• Kiki

• Pepe

• Santo

• Linda

• rose flower

• Amy

• Blanca

• Alba

• Khan

• Boni

• Salma

• Dolce

50 names for degu boys

• Cap

• Chile

• Choco

• Twixie 

• Cortes 

• Zorro

• Taco 

• Tango

• Shustrik

• Cactus

• Poncho

• Pablo

• Luis

• Carlos

• Julio

• Jose

• Antonio

• Tisha

• Amigo

• Chavez

• Diego

• Bull

• Che

• Santo

• Tacho

• Tiger

• Panchoyo

• Muffin

• Snickers

• Donut

• Sweeties

• Bagel

• Nachos (Nachos)

• Chiquito

• Fajitos

• Tobasco

• Peto 

• Hanos

• Krosik

• Batman

• Spider

• Viking

• Flash

• Richie

• Quentin

• Rimbaud

• Demon

• Cashew

• Peanut

• Zeus.

Friends, what idea do you like? What name did you choose for your rodent?