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 purchasing a pet, the first thing to do is choose its nickname. Why is it needed? The name not only distinguishes the beloved pet from other others and demonstrates to him the love of the owner, but also endows him with individuality. How interesting and unusual to name a rat?

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

• Do not rush to 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.
• Better not to choose banal nicknames. In the first place, it will not reflect the personality of the pet. Moreover, such a wide scope for creativity opens before the owner of the rodent that it will be too simple and general to name a rat, for example, "Busya" or "Musya".
• These animals have a certain sound perception. For example, the letters S, D, T, W, K and sonorous rats hear more clearly than others. In the name, it is better to alternate consonants 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. The geographer can choose a nickname from the interesting names of the area, and it will cost nothing for an avid film fan to reward a rat with the name of his favorite movie or cartoon character. Any books can help in this matter, even culinary books! 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 stay on a long name consisting of three or more syllables. It will take less time to pronounce the abbreviated nickname, and it will be easier for the pet to respond to an affectionate call.
• You should not refer to the rat in different ways, calling it "baby", then "glutton", then "crumbs"... The owner thereby confuses both the pet and himself. The rat will soon stop paying attention to all these words and will not respond to them at all.

This is a simple and convenient option that does not require much creativity - just pay attention to the color of the pet's fur.

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

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

• A nimble and curious rodent will do well 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 Vinnie, Umka, Nyasha, Druzhkom, Valli, Fairy, Milash, Lapunya, Usyk, Mint, Elf.
• If a rat is distinguished by high intelligence, 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 treat the choice of a nickname for a pet with humor, be it a rat or a dog. But the funny name does not at all 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 real manifestation of love.

• It will be funny to name your pet by the name of a cartoon or movie character, for example, Stuart Little (from the film of the same name), Jerry (from the cartoon "Tom and Jerry"), Scab (from "Harry Potter"), Remy (from the cartoon "Ratatouille"), Lariska ( from "Gena the Crocodile"), Chip or Dale (from the cartoon of the same name), Alvin, Simon or Theodore (from the movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks"), Scrat (from "Ice Age"), Pumbaa (from the cartoon "The Lion King").
• What could be nicer and more fun than choosing a name for your pet from the names of various dishes? The pet can be called: Cake, Cupcake, Crouton, Strudel, Jam, Chips, Pear, Dumplings, Gingerbread, Sausage, Biscuit, Oreo, Bun. The list is endless. Many owners choose names for rats based on the names of their favorite food.
• The effect of the opposite is perceived with humor: when the 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 definitely bring a smile on the faces of guests when they see who is hiding behind such a formidable and impressive name.
• Nicknames that represent popular brands will sound funny. 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 Zyuzey, Pips, Corkscrew, Pixel, Eraser, Bucks, Dollar, Ficus, Ball, Fuzzy (such a nickname will be funny to overlap with the Sphinx rat).

If the owner does not have the time or 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.

The boy pet can be called Beads, Venya, Hans, Jack, Jacques, Ignat, Kesha, Rats, Kuzey, Max, Mishka, Piglet, Pronya, Rocky, Syoma, Simba, Steve, Tyopa, Chucky, Stirlitz, Yasha.

The pet girl can be called Alpha, Alice, Varya, Daphne, Gina, Dina, Klara, Klepa, Ksyusha, Linda, Lola, Martha, Mila, Taseya, Tosya, Yana.

When the nickname is selected, the pet needs 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 is associated with positive emotions in the animal. The owner should call the pet by name when playing or showing affection. Pronunciation of the pet's nickname while treating it to something tasty will be a good training.
• During the manifestation of negative emotions, the owner should not call the rat by name (until she finally gets used to her nickname). The same goes for 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 frequently 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 will be deposited in her memory, for example, "my good" or "infection." At first, it is worth referring to the pet only by its nickname, avoiding other affectionate words so as not to confuse the pet.
• The owner should not be upset if the process of learning the name is going slower than he would like. Not all rodents want to learn quickly. The main thing in this business is to show patience and not to get lost in the pet if he does not react to the call in any way. Rats are quick-witted creatures, in the end they will definitely begin to respond to the nickname invented by the owner without any encouragement (for example, treats).

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