It’s easy to find a name for your new pet mouse if you’re inspired by a family member or the memory of a former pet. But if you prefer silly names with a sense of whimsy to them, you have many options. Here are over 400 name ideas that fit mice of all kinds. Consider the color and gender of the mouse and you’re sure to find a silly name that fits them perfectly.
Mouse Names Based on Puns
Start out with some clever puns for mouse names that will elicit a laugh.
- Squeaks McGee
- Julius Cheeser
- Anonymouse
- Eur-Reka
- Big Cheese
- Little Cheese
- Baron Mousehauser
- Bill Furry
- Squeaky Clean
- Anita Cheese
- Hatsune Mouse
- Kit E. Snack
- Itsa Mousey
- Ivan Z. Cheese
- Say Cheese
- Eeka Mouse
- CeeCee – White and agouti-colored mice have genotypes of cc and Cc, making this a smart scientific pun.
- Rat Fink
- Condolezza Mice
- Mice Versa
- Vincent Mice
- The Mice is Right
- Miami Mice
- Bruce Brie
- Darth Cheddar
Mouse Names from Your Favorite Movies and Other Media
Some popular mice names come from cartoons, movies, books, and more.
- Jerry: For an unexpected flip, try Tom instead.
- Reepicheep (the Narnia books and movies)
- Stuart Little
- Mighty Mouse
- Mickey
- Minnie
- Pinky
- The Brain
- Bianca (the Rescuers)
- Nibbles (the baby mouse from Tom and Jerry)
- Speedy Gonzales
- Remy – He might actually be a rat, but no one will complain about you using this French name for a sweet little mouse.
- Timothy (Dumbo)
- Gus-Gus (one of the helpful mice from the Cinderella movie)
- Fievel
- Mortimer (Mickey’s uncle)
- Splinter (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Perla (another mouse from Cinderella)
- Blabber Mouse (Yogi Bear)
- Tuffy (another baby from Tom and Jerry)
- Mr. Jingles (Green Mile)
- Queen Mousetoria (The Great Mouse Detective)
- Itchy (The Simpsons)
- Mrs. Brisby (Secret of NIMH)
- Megavolt (Darkwing Duck)
- Ralph S. Mouse
- Steamboat Willie
Cheesy Names for Mice
Don’t forget famous mouse names that take inspiration from cheese, the food most commonly associated with them.
- Swiss
- Parmesan
- Caerphilly
- Cheesepuff
- Cheesecake – Save this one for a real sweetie.
- Vegan Cheese – It’s a fitting name since mice naturally have a vegan diet.
- Muenster
- Cheez-It
- Kraft Single – Great for a solo mouse pet.
- Mouse-arella
- Stilton
- Roquefort (aristocats)
- Limburger – A great name for the mouse with a stronger scent.
- Gorgonzola
- Edam
- Easy Cheese
- Cheez Whiz
- Pepper Jack
- Pimento
- Raclette
- Feta
- String Cheese
- Cheeseball
- Cottage
Musical Mice Names
Are you the musical type? Honor your favorite hobby in your mouse’s new name.
- Mousezart
- Squeakerbox
- Mousey Mouse
- Pipsqueak
- Mousedonna
- Snoop Mouse
- Deadmau5: This is a no-brainer if you’re a big electronica fan.
- Choir Mouse
- Squeak Mills
- Rasputin
- Mouse Dylan
- David Mousie
- Loudsqueaker
- Modest Mouse
- Goudacris
- R & Brie
- Nacho Man
Savory Food Names
If you’re looking for more than just Vanilla as a white mouse name, tickle your palate with these savory names.
- Edamame
- Bagel
- Sesame
- Nori
- Popcorn
- Sardine
- Bubbles and Squeak: This is a two-for-one name based on a popular British dish.
- Chip
- Tamarind
- Basil (great mouse detective)
- Pickle
- Peanut
- Pepper
- Walnut
- Cashew
- Pepper
- Olive
- Mouseatouille
- Potato
- Saffron
- Poppy
- Sunflower
- Hazelnut
- Caraway
- Pip
- Lentil
- Bean
- Scampi
- Toast
- Shrimp
- Lambchop
- Taco
- Squeak-ghetti
- Meatball
- Chutney
- Gumbo
- Jambon
- Dim Sum
Silly Names for Active Mice
Busy mice that never seem to sit still need names that capture their energy.
- Sniffer
- Maze Runner
- Jumper
- Bingle
- Lemming
- Mischief
- Trouble
- Shenanigans
- Bopper
- Wiggles
- Squiggles
- Leaper
- Slipper
- Squeaker Sneaker
- Dancer
- Prancer
- Twiggy
- Spinner
- Hopper
Creepy Funny Names for Mice
For those with a darker sense of humor, there are plenty of mouse names that lean towards the macabre.
- Wormtail
- Wiggly Whiskers
- Scritch Scratcher
- Pennywise
- The Silent Nibbler
- Chunkenstein
- Frankenmouse
- Chewy Teeth
- Mouse Trap
- Petri Dish
- Lab Mouse
- Sniffles
- Count Mousula
- Tattletail
- Fang
- Socrates (from Willard)
- Ghost
- Danger Mouse
- Creeper
- Scurry
- Shadow
- Magpie
- Harlequin
- Devil
- Wanderer
Funny Names for Larger Mice
Big mice need names that capture their larger-than-life personalities.
- Jiggly
- Snowball
- Fluff
- Big Puff
- Cottonball
- Pop
- Nugget
- Dumpling
- Double Stuff
- Dewdrop
- Puffball
- Hedgehog
- Biscuit
- Goliath
- Jabba
- Titan
- King Kong
- Totoro
- Bear
- Panda
- Chunk
- Whopper
- Roly Poly
- Mac
- Mighty
Sugary Sweet Names for Mice
If your mouse is the apple of your eye, try a sweet name with a sugary theme.
- Brownie
- Cookie
- Cherry
- Twix
- Caramel
- Sugar
- Banana
- Butterscotch
- Pudding
- Marshmallow
- Candy
- Marzipan
- Cinnamon
- Lemon Drop
- Mice Pudding
- Nutella
- Jelly
- Strawberry
- Maple
- Blueberry
- Jello
- Sweets
- Gumball
- Gummy
- Cupcake
- Sprinkles
- Pancake
- Mochi
- Fluffernutter
- Cream Puff
- Babka
- Oreo
Great Names for Female Mice
These names for mice female pets will make your day.
- Sweetheart
- Darling
- Princess
- Sparkle
- Star
- Honey
- Misty
- Snowflake
- Bebe
- Josie
- Cinderella
- Charm
- Chocolate
- Galaxy
- Mabel
- Quinn
- Parsley
- Almond
Top Fun Names for Male Mice
Bring the boys in on the fun with silly names that are distinctly masculine.
- Nibbletron
- Midnight
- Mr. Mighty
- Icicle
- Bramble
- Smoothie
- Storm
- Sky
- Comet
- Fern
- Orion
- Pooka
- Tucker
- Dale
- Eddie
- Prince
- Baron
- Duke
- Fabio
- Oak
- Apollo
- Nero
- Sirius
- Peeper
- Stud
Mouse Names Based on Drinks
Sip something as you enjoy your time with your new pet.
- Martini
- Coffee
- Chai
- Earl Gray
- Ginger
- Soda
- Cocktail
- Tequila
- Whiskey
- Brandy
- Pinot
- Cabernet
- Riesling
- Kahlua
- Foster
- Hennessy
- Jack Daniels
- Champagne
- Yerba Mate
- Sidecar
- Yoohoo
- Cocoa
- Fizz
- Bubbles
- Straw
- Fireball
Names for Mice Based on Other Animals
Don’t forget about the rest of the animal kingdom when looking for mouse name inspiration.
- Foxy
- Fawn
- Wolf
- Bunny
- Tribble
- Kitten
- Canary
- Titmouse
- Jay
- Raven
- Bull
- Miss Piggy
- Griffin
- Unicorn
- Pony
- Crab
- Tiger
- Monkey
- Taurus
- Bjorn: This is the Danish word for bear.
- Viper
- Dove
- Snoopy
- Goofy
Flower and Plant Inspired Names for Mice
Is your mouse as precious as a bloom? Here are some natural names you might like.
- Blossom
- Petal
- Buttercup
- Daffodil
- Iris
- Camellia
- Juniper
- Oak
- Holly
- Tulip
- Meadow
- Myrrh
- Indigo
- Rye
- Cedar
- Briar
- Willow
- Jasmine
- Hibiscus
- Marigold
- Lily
- Dandelion
- Sprout
- Fleur
- Bark
Religious and Mythological Names for Mice
Turn to the spiritual side of life to find a name that is rich with meaning.
- Mary
- Joseph
- Moses (or Mouses)
- Judas
- Bodhi
- Siddhartha
- Gautama
- Mushak: This is the name of the mouse that accompanies the Hindu God Ganesha.
- Apostle
- Cain
- Abel
- Adam
- Eve
- Thor
- Loki
- Noah
- Magdalene
- Rachel
- Michael
- Gabriel
- Genesis
- Grace
- Baraka
- Moksha
- Namaste
- Muraqaba
More Puns for Mice of All Kinds
Picking a mouse’s name is easy with more silly puns at your disposal.
- Mous-ter Chef
- Squeakzilla
- The Cheesy Bandit
- Mousy Python
- Sir Squeaks-a-Lot
- Sneakydoodle
- The Nibbler
- Squeakachu
- McSqueaky
- Top Sniffer
- Jerry Squeaker
- The Biggest Mouser
- Mousequerade
- Whisker-Ella
- Mous-tache
- The Micest One: Honor the best of your mice.
- Mice Cream
- Mice Krispies
- Full Mouse
- Tailbarer
- Hide and Squeak
- Cheesed to Meet You
- Mice Cubes
- Stalagmice.
