Names for rats: how to choose and train?

The rat is a smart and quick-witted pet that can bring a lot of joy to the owner. After acquiring a pet, the first thing to do is select its name. Why is it needed? The name not only distinguishes the beloved pet from other others and shows him the love of the owner, but also gives him personality. How interesting and unusual to call a rat?

In order not to get lost in the variety of nicknames, important points should be taken into account.

• Do not rush to the name. Better to watch the rodent for a while. Then, according to his habits and character traits, it will be possible to choose a suitable nickname.
• It’s better not to choose commonplace nicknames. First of all, it will not reflect the individuality of the pet. Moreover, the owner of a rodent opens up such a wide scope for creativity that it would be too simple and generalized to name a rat, for example, “Busya” or “Musya”.
• These animals have a certain sound perception. For example, the letters C, D, T, W, K and sonorous rats are heard more clearly than others. In a name, consonants are better to alternate with vowels. In this case, the nickname should not be long - two syllables will be enough, otherwise the animal simply will not respond to a long set of sounds.
• You can take a name for a pet from any field of activity. If the owner is fond of astronomy, then the name of this or that star or comet is quite suitable for the nickname. A geographer can choose a nickname from interesting terrain names, and an avid movie fan will not cost anything to award a rat the name of a favorite character in a movie or a cartoon. Any books can help in this matter, even culinary! One has only to show imagination.
• It is better to choose a nickname that will have a diminutive form, especially if the owner still decides to dwell on a long name, consisting of three or more syllables. It will take less time to pronounce an abbreviated nickname, and it will be easier for a pet to respond to a gentle call.
• You should not contact the rat in different ways, calling it either "baby", then "glutton", then "baby". The owner thereby confuses both the pet and himself. The rat will soon cease to pay attention to all these words and will not at all respond to them.

This is a simple and convenient option that does not require a special creative approach, - just pay attention to the color of the pet's hair.

• A multi-colored decorative rat can be called a Rainbow, Flower, Spectrum, Color, Mojito, Non, Chameleon. The names of motley butterflies, flowers, precious bright stones are also suitable.
• For a black rat, such nicknames as Night, Blueberry, Joe Black, Tyson (in honor of the black boxer Mike Tyson) are suitable. You can play in contrast by calling a pet of a black color, for example, Snowball.
• The white rodent is suitable to be Vanilla, Chamomile, Sugar, Bounty, Pierrot, Zephyr, Coconut, Cloud, Pearl, Chalk.
• A pet with a red coat color can be called Ginger, Ray, Yolk, Cheese, Lemon, Tsypa, Garfield, Melon, Bee, Dandelion (Dunya).
• For a gray pet, the nicknames Smoke, Cloud, Raisin, Gray are suitable.
• As for the rodents of a dark brown color, the owner can choose from Chocolates, Eskimo, Toffee, Brown, Twix, Cappuccino.
• It happens that the rat is completely absent hair. In this case, there are no difficulties with the names either. You can call a pet Golum, Dobby, Lysik, Voldemort, Sphinx, even Vin Diesel (in honor of the actor with a characteristic bald head).

The nickname for the rodent will be interesting, reflecting certain traits of his character. Therefore, experts do not recommend rushing to choose a name, otherwise you can get into trouble. A cheerful and active pet with the nickname Grumbler or Sonya will look rather strange. Therefore, you should first highlight one or another feature of the animal and reflect it in its original name.

• A nimble and curious rodent is suitable to be Funtik, Bond, Mickey Mouse, Shustrik, Red Bull, Energizer, Skate, Lightning, Bullet, Rocket, Schumacher.
• If the pet is cute, calm and affectionate, then the owner should call him Winnie, Umka, Nyasha, Friend, Valley, Fairy, Milash, Lapunya, Usyk, Mint, Elf.
• If the rat is distinguished by high intelligence, is smart and quick-witted, then you can safely call it Einstein, Sherlock, Brain, Churchill, Genius, Nobel, Newton, Atom.
• The animal, which always comes to the aid of the owner and is ready to console him, can be given the nickname Robin Hood or Pill.

Many owners relate to the choice of nicknames for a pet with humor, whether it be a rat or a dog. But the funny name does not mean that the animal is perceived only as an object for ridicule. On the contrary, approaching the choice of a name with humor, you can truly distinguish your little pet from others, and this is a real manifestation of love.

• It will be amusing to name your pet by the name of the character of the cartoon or film, for example, Stuart Little (from the movie of the same name), Jerry (cartoon “Tom and Jerry”), Korostoy (from “Harry Potter”), Remy (from the cartoon “Ratatouille”), Lariska ( from Crocodile Genes), Chip or Dale (from the cartoon of the same name), Alvin,Simon or Theodore (from the movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks"), Scratom (from the "Ice Age"), Pumbaa (from the cartoon "The Lion King").
• What could be nicer and funnier than choosing a nickname for a pet from the names of various dishes? The pet can be called: Cake, Cupcake, Crouton, Strudel, Jam, Chipsa, Pear, Dumpling, Gingerbread, Sausage, Biscuit, Oreo, Bun. The list goes on and on. Many owners choose nicknames for rats based on the names of their favorite food.
• The effect of the opposite is perceived with humor: when a pet wears a nickname that does not correspond to an association about it. For example, a rat is a small defenseless creature, so it will be funny if the owner calls her Heracles, Strongman, Napoleon, Thunderstorm, Fang, Lucifer. Such nicknames will surely cause a smile on the faces of guests when they see who is hiding behind such a formidable and impressive name.
• Nicknames that embody popular brands will sound funny. For example, a rat named Prada or Lacosta will definitely stand out from the rest. You can also call it Tiffany, Armani or even Samsung. It all depends on the imagination.
• The rat is also suitable to be Zyuy, Pips, Corkscrew, Pixel, Eraser, Bucks, Dollar, Ficus, Ball, Fluffy (such a nickname will amusingly echo a sphinx rat).

If the owner does not have time or the opportunity to delve into the books, choosing the right name for the pet, then you can use the list of the best nicknames for rats that will suit any rodent depending on gender.

A boy’s pet can be called Beads, Veny, Hans, Jack, Jacques, Ignat, Keshey, Rat, Kuzey, Max, Teddy Bear, Piglet, Proney, Rocky, Syoma, Simba, Steve, Tyopa, Chucky, Stirlitz, Yasha.

The girl’s pet can be called Alpha, Alice, Varya, Daphne, Gina, Dina, Clara, Klepa, Ksenia, Linda, Lola, Martha, Mila, Tasey, Tosya, Yana.

When the nickname is selected, it is necessary for the pet to respond to it, and this takes some time. Usually a rat gets used to its name in less than two weeks. To speed up the process, you should remember the basic rules.

• It is important that the nickname in the animal is associated with positive emotions. The owner must name the pet by name during games or the manifestation of affection. A good training will be the pronunciation of the pet's nickname while treating him with something tasty.
• During the manifestation of negative emotions, the owner should not name the rat by name (until she finally got used to her nickname). The same applies to unpleasant procedures, such as an injection. Otherwise, the pet’s own name will cause negative associations.
• Rats have a good memory, so they remember not only their names, but also the rest of the often spoken words by the owner. For example, if there are several pets, then the rat will respond to the names of each. In addition, other words, such as “my good” or “infection”, will be deposited in her memory. At first, it is worth contacting the pet only by its nickname, avoiding the other affectionate words so as not to confuse the pet.
• The owner should not be upset if the process of learning the name is slower than we would like. Not all rodents want to learn fast. The main thing in this matter is to show patience and not break down at the pet if he does not respond to the call. Rats are quick-witted creatures; in the end, they will certainly begin to respond to a nickname invented by the owner without any encouragement (for example, goodies).

Tips for choosing a nickname for a domestic rat, as well as even more possible nickname options, can be found by watching the following video.