100 Pet Mouse Names

Mice are gentle, well-loved little pets that have captured the hearts and minds of people of all ages. And like any other new pet, you will want to choose the perfect name. The list of mouse names inspired by fiction is long thanks to work from Walt Disney and many others who have featured this little creature in novels, fables, and full-feature films. There are also lots of names that can be derived from this animal's unique qualities. Find the perfect fit on this list of 100 names for mice including male and female names, funny names, famous fictional mice, and so much more.

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Top Mice Names

Basil
Danger Mouse
Geronimo Stilton
Jerry
Julius Cheeser
Mickey Mouse
Mighty Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Nicodemus
Nibbles
Pikachu
Pinky
Squeaker or Squeaks
Steamboat Willie
Stuart Little

Tips for Naming Your Mouse

A mouse's lifespan is about 1 to 2 years; each litter comes with 4 to 12 pups. So, whether you get one mouse or a couple and you have to name them, think about the qualities of your mouse that you like. Maybe you are drawn to their whiskers, their color, or size. Perhaps mice from childhood stories tickle the heartstrings, or it's witty names that give you and your loved ones a chuckle. Think about what you like and personalize your pet mouse's name to something meaningful to you.

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Girl Mouse Names

Take a look at some cute, feminine names for mice that might work for your furry friend.

Amelia
Bebe
Blossom
Buttercup
Coco
Crystal
Daffodil
Dot
Heidi
Holly
Laurel
Matilda
Nectar
Penny
Phoebe
Poppy
Saffron
Summer
Tabby
Uma

Boy Mouse Names

Being that mice have such darling little faces, most of the favorite male monikers tend to be sweeter, gentler selections.

Barney
Elmo
Fritz
Frodo
Hamish
Hank
Harrison
Hughie
Kermit
Lemmy
Melvin
Oscar
Otto
Rasputin
Samson
Sebastian
Sylvester
Theo
Woody
Ziggy

Disney Mice Names

Animator, writer, and theme park entrepreneur Walt Disney featured mice in his cartoons, movies, and theme parks. His mice were the stars of the show and supporting cast, too (think: Cinderella's little helpers). If you love Disney and his mice, you have a wide range of naming options.

Basil of Baker Street
Bert
Gadget
Gus-Gus
Jaq
Megavolt
Mert
Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Miss Bianca
Monterey Jack
Mortimer
Olivia Flaversham
Perla
Remy
Roquefort
Steamboat Willie
Suzy
Timothy Q. Mouse
Fievel

Mouse Names From Other Fiction

The rats from "The Secret of NIMH" as well as other cartoon and comic book mice make for some fitting famous mice names. Take a look at what tops the list from other movies, television, and non-Disney fiction sources.