Names for rats: how to choose and train?

The rat is an intelligent and quick-witted pet that can bring a lot of joy to its owner. After acquiring a pet, his first name is chosen. Why is it needed? The name not only distinguishes the beloved pet from other things and shows him the love of the owner, but also gives it individuality. How interesting and unusual to call a rat?

In order not to get lost in the variety of nicknames, you should consider the important points.

• Do not rush to the name. It is 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 is better not to choose banal nicknames. In the first place it does not reflect the individuality of the pet. Moreover, before the owner of a rodent such a wide scope for creativity opens up that it would be too simple and generalized to call a rat, for example, “Busya” or “Musya”.
• These animals have a certain sound perception. For example, the letters C, D, T, III, C and sonorous rats hear more clearly than others. In the name, consonants are best alternated 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 the name for a pet from any field of activity. If the owner is keen on astronomy, then the name of a particular star or comet is quite suitable for a nickname. A geographer can choose a nickname from interesting locale names, and an avid movie lover will not be worth anything to reward a rat with the name of a favorite movie or cartoon character. Any books can help in this matter, even culinary! It is necessary only to show imagination.
• It is better to choose a nickname that will have a diminutive form, especially if the owner decides to stay on a long name consisting of three or more syllables. The pronunciation of the abbreviated nickname will take less time, and it will be easier for the pet to respond to the tender call.
• It is not necessary to contact the rat in different ways, calling it either “baby”, then “gluttony”, or “crumb”. The owner thereby confuses both the pet and himself. The rat will soon cease to pay attention to all these words and will not respond to them at all.

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

• The multi-colored decorative rat can be called Rainbow, Flower, Spectrum, Color, Mojito, Non, Chameleon. Also suitable are the names of colorful butterflies, flowers, precious bright stones.
• Such nicknames as Night, Blueberry, Joe Black, Tyson (in honor of black boxer Mike Tyson) are suitable for the black rat. You can play on the contrast, calling a pet black color, for example, Snowball.
• White rodents are suitable to be Vanilla, Chamomile, Sugar, Bounty, Pierrot, Marshmallow, Coconut, Cloud, Pearl, Melk.
• Pet with a red coat color can be called Ryzhik, Ray, Yolk, Cheese, Lemon, Chicken, Garfield, Dynka, Bee, Dandelion (Dunya).
• For a gray pet suited nicknames Smoke, Cloud, Raisin, Gray.
• As for rodents of dark brown color, the owner can choose from Chocolates, Eskimo, Butterscotch, Shatin, Twix, Cappuccino.
• It so happens that the rat is completely absent hair. In this case, there are no difficulties with names either.You can call a pet Holum, Dobby, Lysik, Volan-De-Mort, Sphinx, even Vin Diesel (in honor of the actor with a characteristic bald head).

An interesting name for a rodent, reflecting certain traits of his character. Therefore, experts do not recommend rushing to choose a name, otherwise you can be trapped. It would be rather strange to look like a cheerful and active pet with the nickname Warbler or Sonya. Therefore, you should first select a particular feature of the animal and reflect it in the original name.

• A brisk and curious rodent is suitable to be Puntik, Bond, Mickey Mouse, Hustler, Red Bull, Energizer, Skate, Lightning, Pulka, Rocket, Schumacher.
• If the pet is cute, calm and affectionate, then the owner should call him Vinnie, Umka, Nyasha, Druzhkom, Valli, Fairy, Milash, Lapunya, Usik, Mint, Elf.
• If a rat has a high intellect, shows ingenuity and ingenuity, 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 refer to choosing a nickname for a pet with humor, be it 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 among others, and this is a true manifestation of love.

• It will be amusing to call your pet the name of a cartoon character or film, for example, Stuart Little (from the film of the same name), Jerry (cartoon “Tom and Jerry”), Corosta (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”), Skret (from the Ice Age), Pumboy (from the cartoon “The Lion King”).
• What could be nicer and more fun than choosing a pet name from the names of various dishes? Pet can be called: Cake, Cupcake, Toast, Strudel, Jem, Chips, Pear, Pelmen, Gingerbread, Sausage, Biscuit, Oreo, Bun. The list can be continued indefinitely. 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 the association about it. For example, a rat is a small, defenseless creature, so it will be funny if the owner calls it Hercules, Strongman, Napoleon, Thunderstorm, Fang, Lucifer. Such nicknames will surely cause a smile on the faces of the guests when they see who is hiding behind such a formidable and impressive name.
• Funny will sound nicknames that epitomize popular brands. For example, a rat named Prada or Lacoste will definitely stand out among others. You can also call her Tiffany, Armani or even Samsung. It all depends on the fantasy.
• The rat is also suitable to be Zuzey, Pips, Corkscrew, Pixel, Eraser, Bucks, Dollar, Ficus, Ball, Fluffy (such a nickname will be fun to call out to a sphinx rat).

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

Pet-boy can be called Biser, Venia, Hans, Jack, Jacques, Ignat, Keshey, Rat, Kuzey, Max, Mishka, Pyatachkov, Proney, Rocky, Syomoy, Simba, Steve, Teppy, Chucky, Stirlitz, Yasha.

Pet-girl can be called Alpha, Alice, Varya, Daphne, Gina, Dina, Klara, Klepa, Ksenia, Linda, Lola, Marfa, Mila, Tasya, Tosya, Yana.

When the nickname is chosen, it is necessary that the pet responded to it, but it 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 associated with the animal with positive emotions. The owner must call the pet by name during games or manifestations of affection. A good training will be the pronunciation of the pet's name while treating it with something tasty.
• During the manifestation of negative emotions, the owner should not call the rat by name (until it finally got used to its nickname). The same applies to carrying out unpleasant procedures, such as 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 frequently spoken words by the host. For example, if there are several pets, then the rat will respond to the names of each. In addition, other words will be stored in her memory, for example, “my good” or “contagion”. The first time is to contact the pet by name only, avoiding the rest of the tender words so as not to confuse the pet.
• The owner should not be upset if the process of accustoming to the name is slower than we would like. Not all rodents want to learn quickly. The main thing in this business is to show patience and not to get lost on the pet if he does not respond to the call. Rats are quick-witted creatures, eventually they will definitely begin to respond to the nickname invented by the owner without any encouragement (for example, delicacies).

You can find tips on picking a nickname for a domestic rat, as well as even more possible nicknames, by watching the following video.