330+ Clever & Adorable Names for Pigs of All Breeds and Sizes

The toughest part of welcoming a new animal into your life is often naming them—whether you’re getting a new dog or, in this case, a pig! Fortunately, there’s a huge pool of potential pig names to give your new piggy friend, from the cute and whimsical to names inspired by TV, movies, and pop culture. If you need some help naming your pig, browse our collection; we’ll give you a wide selection of creative and charming pig names to choose from.

The Best Pig Name Examples

Cute names: Angel, Cocoa, Daisy, Honey, Posie, and Puddles
Famous names: Babe, Fluffy, Hamm, Miss Piggy, Pumbaa, and Wilbur
Clever names: Frankenswine, Hambo, Pigasus, and Piggy Stardust
Funny names: Crispy, Ham Solo, Mudpie, Oinker, Sizzle, and Sooey
Food names: Andouille, Cookie, Hambone, Hickory, Muffin, and Truffle

Section 1 of 13:

Cute Names for Pigs

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Giving your pig a cute name is a no-brainer—they are super cute, so of course, an adorable name will fit them perfectly! If you’re a fan of all things cute and want your pig to have a sweet name (one that makes other people go “Awwww!” when they hear it), check out the following options:
- Angel
- Butterscotch
- Checkers
- Chubs
- Clover
- Cocoa
- Cuddles
- Daisy
- Domino
- Doodle
- Garfield
- Honey
- Lovebug
- Nibbles
- Pip
- Posie
- Puddles
- Snuggles
- Sparkle
- Sprout
- Squeaky
- Tum-tum
- Twinkle
- Wiggles

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Famous Pig Names

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You could always name your pig after a well-known pig character in pop culture, from the classic “Babe” to “Peppa Pig.” Maybe your pig reminds you of a pop culture character, or maybe you just have a soft spot for a particular character and want to honor them. Regardless, check out the following list of famous pig names:^{[1]
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- Arnold Ziffel (Green Acres)
- Babe (Babe)
- Boarest (Pokémon)
- Empress of Blandings (Blandings Castle series)
- Esther (after Esther the Wonder Pig)
- Fluffy (South Park)
- Gordy the Pig (Gordy the Pig)
- Gub-Gub (Doctor Dolittle)
- Hamm (Toy Story)
- Hen Wen (The Black Cauldron)
- Hogzilla (after an enormous pig of the same name)
- Max (after George Clooney’s pot-bellied pig)
- Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
- Monokuro Boo (a Japanese pig character)
- Napoleon (Animal Farm)
- Noelle (Designing Women)
- Olivia (Olivia)
- Orson (Garfield and Friends)
- Peppa Pig (Peppa Pig)
- Peppermint Preston (Dimension 20)
- Petal (Gilmore Girls)
- Peter Porkchop (DC Comics)
- Petunia Pig (Merrie Melodies)
- Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
- Plopper (The Simpsons Movie)
- Poppleton (Poppleton series)
- Porky Pig (Looney Tunes)
- Pua (Moana)
- Puddle (Toot & Puddle)
- Pumbaa (The Lion King)
- Rosita (Sing)
- Sir Oinks-A-Lot (The Simpsons)
- Snowball (Animal Farm)
- Squealer (Animal Farm)
- Toot (Toot & Puddle)
- Waddles (Gravity Falls)
- Wilbur (Charlotte’s Web)

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Clever Names for Pigs

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What’s in a “clever” pig name? Why, puns, of course! If you’re a naturally punny person who’s fond of wordplay, these witty pet names might be just what you’re looking for. Take a look:
- Boaregard
- Einswine
- Frankenswine
- Hamadeus Mozart
- Hambo
- Napoleon Boarapart
- Pablo Pigcasso
- Pigasus
- Piggy Banks
- Piggy Smalls
- Piggy Stardust
- Pig Mac
- Pig Newton
- Pignocchio
- Pumbaa Fett
- Squeals on Wheels

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Funny Pig Names

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What’s wrong with having a laugh every time you call your pig’s name? They might not get the joke—but you will! If you enjoy names with a sense of humor, consider giving your pig one of the following lighthearted and funny names:
- Crispy
- Curly
- Ham Solo
- Hammy Potter
- Hammertime
- Kevin Bacon
- Mudpie
- Oinker
- Piggins
- Piggy McPiggerson
- Pigtails
- Porky Pie
- Porky Poppins
- Sizzle
- Slop
- Sooey
- Stinker
- Tootsie
- Trashcan

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Cool Pig Names

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It may seem difficult to give a pig the “cool” factor, but you can always try! Then again, cool-sounding names can also be super funny since the name contrasts with the adorably goofy-looking pig. Either way, consider one of the following cool (and sometimes even majestic) names for your pig friend:
- Amazon
- Azog
- Beast
- Blackjack
- Boar
- Bomber
- Bourbon
- Calypso
- Captain
- Cerberus
- Commander
- Echo
- Fable
- Gadget
- Gizmo
- Harley
- Legion
- Mosaic
- Nimbus
- Orion
- Ranger
- Rhapsody
- Sable
- Stormy
- Zephyr
- Zeus

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Whimsical Pig Names

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Does your pig have a quirky, playful personality? If so, consider giving them a whimsical name—something cute, silly, and just a little offbeat. For example:
- Banjo
- Bubbles
- Bumble
- Fidget
- Gumball
- Jamboree
- Marigold
- Mochi
- Noodle
- Periwinkle
- Pigaletto
- Piggle
- Pigment
- Pippin
- Snortimer
- Snouticus
- Snoutella
- Snowball
- Squishy
- Twix
- Tofu
- Wobbles

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Pork-Themed Pig Names

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Puns and funny-sounding words are all well and good, but there’s another way to inject a sense of humor into your pig’s name—and that’s to give them a pork-themed name! Granted, it’s a darker shade of humor, but funny nonetheless. And if “Pork” is a little too basic for you in the naming department, check out this collection of creative pork-themed pig names:
- Andouille
- Bacon
- Baconator
- Bratwurst
- Chewbacon
- Chicharrón
- Chorizo
- Chris P. Bacon
- Frankfurter
- Ham
- Hambone
- Hamlet
- Hammie
- Hickory
- Jerky
- Jimmy Dean
- Kosher
- Meatball
- Oscar
- Pancetta
- Porkchop
- Porky
- Pork ‘n Beans
- Sausage
- Short Rib
- Skillet
- Slim
- Smokey

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Food-Inspired Pig Names

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There’s something inexplicably cute about naming any animal after food—specifically, food that’s completely unrelated to the animal in question. So, while we rounded up some silly pork names, we’re including other food-inspired names, too. After all, maybe your pig is more of a “Churro” or “Popcorn”!
- Avocado
- Basil
- Biscuit
- Buttercream
- Churro
- Cookie
- Fudgie
- Gingersnap
- Marshmallow
- Muffin
- Nutmeg
- Oats
- Peaches
- Pickles
- Pinto Bean
- Popcorn
- Pudding
- Pumpernickel
- Pumpkin
- Skittles
- Snickerdoodle
- Sprinkles
- Sugar
- Sundae
- Tater tot
- Truffle
- Waffles

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Descriptive Pig Names

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Another strategy for naming a pig (or any animal) is to name them after a notable quality of theirs—either physical or behavioral. For example, you might name a particularly bouncy, good-natured pig “Happy,” or a black-and-white pig “Oreo.” See if any names below fit your pig’s description:^{[2]
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- Biggie
- Bubba
- Chocolate
- Chubby
- Dottie
- Funny
- Goofy
- Happy
- Lucky
- Mini
- Muddy
- Oreo
- Peanut
- Pigtail
- Pink
- Pinky
- Rooter
- Scooter
- Scouter
- Shorty
- Silly
- Small Fry
- Snort
- Snuffles
- Squeaks
- Squiggles
- Sunny
- Whopper
- Wrinkles

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Mini Pig Names

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What could be cuter than a little mini pig? Not much, that’s what. The following names are designed to capture the tiny stature and overall adorable look of your mini pig, so take a peek:
- Bambino
- Bean
- Bite Size
- Blueberry
- Button
- Dot
- Elfie
- Ewok
- Gimli
- Half-Pint
- Hobbit
- Jellybean
- Ladybug
- Mini (or Minnie)
- Minion
- Munchkin
- Niblet
- Nugget
- Pancake
- Pebble
- Pepper
- Pigsqueak
- Pint
- Pixie
- Rosebud
- Shorty
- Shortcake
- Shrimp
- Small Fry
- Snoopy
- Teacup
- Thumbelina
- Tinkerbell
- Tiny
- Tweety

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Girl Pig Names

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Is your pig a little lady? There are plenty of adorable girls’ names to choose from (as well as ladylike titles such as “Duchess,” if your piggy is prone to dramatics). See if one of the more feminine names below suits your pig:
- Athena
- Bella
- Bonnie
- Charlotte
- Cinnamon
- Coral
- Diva
- Dolly
- Dorothy
- Duchess
- Ellie
- Emma
- Estelle
- Gertie
- Gillie
- Ginger
- Gwenivere
- Hazel
- Jewel
- Josie
- Lily
- Lola
- Lottie
- Lulu
- Mabel
- Maisie
- Millie
- Norah
- Olivia
- Penelope
- Penny
- Piper
- Princess
- Rey
- Rosie
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Stella
- Violet
- Winnie
- Zoe
- Zora

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Boy Pig Names

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A sweet little guy deserves a great name to match—and if you want your boy pig to have a more masculine-sounding name, we’ve got you covered. Here are our suggestions for boy pig names:
- Albert
- Barnaby
- Brutus
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Clarence
- Dexter
- Dudley
- Duke
- Erwin
- Frankie
- Goliath
- Hank
- Hector
- Herman
- Homer
- Hoover
- Iggy
- Jake
- Leonardo
- Lincoln
- Okja
- Oliver
- Otis
- Ozzy
- Prince
- Randy
- Rocky
- Samson
- Sonny
- Theo
- Wally
- Walter
- Willy
- Zoinks

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How to Choose a Name For Your Pig

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Brainstorm names based on your pig’s appearance. Pigs can have many different colorings, from brown to pink, spotted, and beyond. Thus, you might find a great name for your pig based on their coloring—like “Peaches” for a pink-skinned pig, or “Fudgie” for a brown one. You can also look at your pig’s size; you might name a small pig “Munchkin,” or a big one “Hogzilla.”^{[3]
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- Take a good look at the pig and keep an open mind; any special or notable physical features can be a source of inspiration when you’re brainstorming names!
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Study your pig’s behavior to find a name that suits them. Anyone who has pigs knows each one absolutely has their own unique personality! And that personality can be another source of inspiration when thinking up a name. Consider your pig’s attitude, favorite games and toys, and the way they act overall. Is there a name that might capture your pig’s energy and behavior?^{[4]
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- For example, name a super vocal pig “Squeaks” or “Snuffles.” If your pig is a little sassy and entitled, name them “Prince” or “Princess.”
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Name your pig after their appetite or favorite food. Is your pig always hungry? Is there a special treat they absolutely love to chow down on? Base your pig’s name on either of those things! Alternatively, if there’s a treat you really love (like “Popcorn” or “Tater tot”), name your pig after that instead.

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Can you teach a pig their name? Yes! Pigs are smart animals, and if you use their name consistently (and associate it with good things, like praise, treats, and affection), you can absolutely train the pig to recognize their name.^{[5]
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For example, give your pig a treat every time they respond to their name.

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It could also help to use a happy, higher-pitched tone of voice when calling your pig’s name.

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