Pigs are incredibly fascinating and endearing animals for more reasons than their cuteness alone. Pigs are among the smartest animals of all—in fact, most experts consider them to be at least as smart, and possibly even smarter, than dogs. Not only that, but pigs are also very social, emotionally intelligent, expressive, easy to train, and—despite the stereotype of pigs loving mud—are surprisingly very clean. Pigs have been raised as livestock animals the world over for millennia, but in recent years, many animal lovers have come to see the potential for raising pigs as household pets.
If you are welcoming a new porcine pal to the family, then congratulations—now its time to think of a name for them. Luckily, we’ve amassed more than 250 potential pig names for you to choose from here. From household pigs to farmyard friends, there’s a perfect name for every pig!
Funny Pig Names
Some pig parents prefer to choose names that are sweet, meaningful, and sincere—and then there’s those who have a more irreverent sense of humor. Fortunately for those pig parents with a funny bone, there’s no shortage of quirky, punny, and tongue-in-cheek names for pigs out there—these are merely a few of our favorite funny pig names.
- Ham-ah Montana
- Wiggles
- Snuffles
- Kevin Bacon
- Piggy Pop
- Porkchop
- Ham Solo
- Piggy Stardust
- Waddles
- Hamlet
- Sow-brina Carpenter
- Chorizo
- Captain Hoof
- Sloppenheimer
- Amy Swinehouse
- Alexander Hamilton
- Hogzilla
- Hambo
- Snorkel
- Albert Swinestein
- Snoop Hog
- Snarf
- Pig Newton
- Chris P. Bacon
- Peter Porker
- Curly-Cue
- The Notorious PIG
- Hamhock
- Pigonometry
- Pjork
Cute Pig Names
From their squat, snuffly noses to their curly tails, pigs are cute from beginning to end. If you’re looking for something soft, sweet, and endearing to match your precious pig’s charms, these cute pig names will have you squealing with delight!
- Charmy
- Nutmeg
- Scooter
- Clove
- Olive/Oliver
- Cookie
- Puddles
- Benny
- Roscoe
- Dottie
- Roly-Poly
- Luna
- Skips
- Precious
- Whimsy
- Scout
- Toodles
- Caramel
- Bailey
- Prince/Princess
- Flora
- Buddy
- Tater Tot
- Dexy
- Tumbles
- Dream
- Whisper
- Bella
Girl Pig Names
This one’s for all the gilts, sows, and fabulous female pigs out there! These gorgeous girl names, are sweet, simple, and cute, making them perfect for your one-of-a-kind gal!
- Penelope
- Rosita
- Toni
- Emmy
- Chloe
- Beatrice
- Abby
- Charlotte
- Nelly
- Gwen
- Annie
- Marisol
- Felicia
- Kimmy
- Lindsay
- Mirabel
- Zuzu
- Susan
- Patricia
- Virginia
- Betsy
- Sylvia
- Lilian
- Callie
- Amelia
- Blossom
- Ginny
- Paget
Related: Why Potbellied Pigs Make Wonderful Pets
Boy Pig Names
Of course, we can’t forget about all the boy pigs out there! Packed with charisma and charm, these beautiful boy pig names are anything but “boar-ing.”
- Lemmy
- Albert
- Theo
- Robbie
- Charlie
- Fred
- Davie
- Jorge
- Emile
- Romeo
- Daryl
- Wayne
- Stevie
- Clyde
- Eddie
- Leroy
- Jameson
- Milo
- Melvin
- Wilson
- Brutus
- Finn
- Rusty
- Ace
- Kingston
- Winston
- Callan
- Brent
Mini Pig Names
Mini pigs and micro pigs are growing in popularity with animal lovers who want pigs as household pets. Despite their diminutive name, these small pigs can still grow to weigh as much as 200 pounds, though they’re still significantly smaller than their farmyard relatives. Nevertheless, if you’re picking out pint-sized mini pig names, we’ve got you covered.
- Sprout
- Acorn
- Bobbin
- Teacup
- Clover
- Mimi
- Tiny
- Bitsy
- Pebble
- Pixie
- Peanut
- Pokey
- Scone
- Rigby
- Baby
- Chibi
- Berry
- Beanie
- Chiquita/Chiquito
- Bixby
- Winky
- Mushroom
- Pipsqueak
- Bilbo
- Buttons
- Deedee
- Petal
- Spots
Food-Themed Pig Names
Food-themed pet names always seem to strike the perfect balance between funny and endearing, which is why they’re so popular among pet parents of all kinds the world over. Naturally, there’s no shortage of potential possibilities when it comes to sweet, scrumptious, and cheeky food-related pet pig name ideas.
- Boudin
- Mango
- Sage
- Cinnamon
- Churro
- Cocoa
- Truffles
- Clementine
- Lumpia
- Taquito
- Pavlova
- Andouille
- Waffles
- Brownie
- Muffin
- Pecan
- Vanilla
- Pancetta
- Donut
- Radish
- Ginger
- Cherry
- Salsa
- Basil
- Cheddar
- Tonkatsu
- Peaches
- Latte
- Chili
- Carrots
- Mocha
Classic Farm-Inspired Pig Names
If you’re looking for a big name that’s classic, timeless, and captures the simple down-home charms of life on a country farm, then these homey pig names are a perfect fit for you.
- Oscar
- Homer
- Bubba
- Earl
- Darleen
- Clara
- Mabel
- Luke
- May
- Jethro
- Daisy
- Lulu
- Nanny
- Jack
- Tucker
- Rufus
- Max
- Walter
- Maggie
- Frankie
- Petey
- Lucy
- Dolly
- Toby
- Dixie
- Molly
- Duke
- Gracie
- Wally
Related: How to Introduce a New House Pig to Your Home
Nature-Inspired Pig Names
From fragrant flowers to beautiful scenic vistas, nature provides endless inspiration for some absolutely lovely pig names. You really can’t go wrong with any one of these all-natural names, especially if you’re naming a pig that loves to play outdoors! Plus, there’s great for pigs of all sizes, from teacup pigs and beyond.
- Nimbus
- Maple
- Junebug
- Ladybug
- Primrose
- Brooke
- Tumbleweed
- Heather
- Fern
- Timber
- Lily
- Cornflower
- Aspen
- River
- Creek
- Lightning Bug
- Dewdrop
- Blueberry
- Clover
- Ford
- Canyon
- Bullrush
- Forest
- Playa
- Juniper
- Bluebell
- Lotus
- Willow
- Sunshine
Pig Names Inspired By Fictional Characters
Between their adorable appearances, affectionate personalities, and surprising smarts, pigs are incredibly charismatic creatures, and thus have inspired many countless characters over the years and across all conceivable forms of media. All of these pig names are taken from famous porcine characters from movies, music, TV shows, games, mythology, and literature—we’re sure you’ll recognize more than a few of them!
- Miss Piggy
- Abner
- Peppa Pig
- Gunter
- Waddles
- Cornfed
- Snowball
- Bebop
- Porco Rosso
- Wilbur
- Babe
- Porky
- Squealer
- Oolong
- Lechonk
- Hamm
- Spoink
- Old Major
- Gordy
- Greggery Peccary
- Rosita
- Piglet
- Spider-Pig
- Zhu Baije
- Pumbaa
- Annie Sue
- Petunia
- Lester
- Napoleon
- Olivia
Tips for Naming a Pet Pig
We hope our creative collection of pig names has at least somewhat inspired you on your pig naming journey. Of course, we understand that there’s more that goes into naming a pig (or any pet) than merely browsing long lists of potential names. If you’re still stuck wading through the possibilities and need help narrowing down your options, here are a few tips to consider:
- Make Sure The Name Actually “Fits” Your Pig. This is the one quintessential naming tip that any pet parent should always keep in mind: unless you’re intentionally trying to do an ironic “opposites” thing, you should try to choose a name that actually suits your pig’s looks and personality. It doesn’t matter if you’ve conjured up the coolest and most original name anyone’s ever dreamed of—if it doesn’t “vibe” with your pig, then it’s not the perfect name for them.
- Pick A Name That’s Special For You, Too: It’s always special when a pet’s name is something meaningful for their parents, too. You might consider drawing inspiration from your own cultural heritage, friends and family, people who’ve inspired you, favorite fictional characters—anything that’s just as near and dear to your heart as your pet pig is!
- Consider Something Short and Simple: While you don’t have to limit yourself to short names if you prefer something more dramatic and verbose, short and easy-to-pronounce names (especially ones with strong consonants) may be better to use for calling out commands. Remember, even long proper names can have shorter alternative nicknames!
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