Pig Names
Pigs are smart — researchers rank them among the most intelligent domestic animals — and they can learn their names within a couple of weeks. Whether you’re raising a litter on the farm, adopting a pot-bellied pig for the house or naming a 4-H show pig, a good name makes your pig part of the family. This list gathers 90 pig names: famous pigs from books and film, cute piglet names, funny bacon puns and hearty names for big boars and sows.
Pigs usually share the yard with other animals, so you may also like our cow names, goat names and chicken names. Small pet instead? Our guinea pig names are a different animal entirely, but just as cute.
Famous pig names
Pigs have starred in some of the best-loved stories ever told. These names come with a built-in fan club.
| Name | Where it comes from | Personality |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur | <em>Charlotte’s Web</em> by E. B. White | Humble, lovable |
| Babe | The 1995 film about a sheep-pig | Kind, determined |
| Piglet | Winnie-the-Pooh’s timid friend | Small and anxious |
| Peppa | <em>Peppa Pig</em> TV series | Bossy and cheerful |
| George | Peppa’s little brother | Dinosaur-obsessed |
| Miss Piggy | <em>The Muppets</em> | A diva with karate skills |
| Porky | Porky Pig of Looney Tunes | Stuttering sweetheart |
| Pumbaa | <em>The Lion King</em>’s warthog | Laid-back, “hakuna matata” |
| Hamm | <em>Toy Story</em>’s piggy bank | Wisecracking |
| Napoleon | The ruling pig in Orwell’s <em>Animal Farm</em> | Bossy boar |
| Snowball | The idealist pig in <em>Animal Farm</em> | Clever and idealistic |
| Olivia | Ian Falconer’s picture-book pig | Energetic, stylish |
| Mercy | Kate DiCamillo’s <em>Mercy Watson</em> books | Loves buttered toast |
| Gub-Gub | Doctor Dolittle’s pig | Greedy and funny |
| Arnold Ziffel | The pig from <em>Green Acres</em> | Very smart |
| Pua | <em>Moana</em>’s pet pig | Loyal and sweet |
| Toot | <em>Toot & Puddle</em> picture books | Adventurous |
| Puddle | <em>Toot & Puddle</em> picture books | Homebody |
| Spider-Pig | <em>The Simpsons Movie</em> | Silly and fearless |
| Okja | The super-pig of the 2017 film | Gentle giant |
Cute piglet names
Round, pink and squeaky — piglets deserve names to match. For more ideas, see our cute pet names.
| Name | Why it’s cute | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Petunia | A pink flower | Pink girl piglets |
| Rosie | Rosy-pink cheeks | Sweet sows |
| Button | Button nose — or snout | Tiny piglets |
| Bubbles | Loves a mud bath | Playful piglets |
| Peaches | Soft and pinky-orange | Girl piglets |
| Pinky | Pink skin | Classic pink pigs |
| Truffle | Pigs sniff out truffles | Brown or spotted pigs |
| Squiggles | Curly tail | Wiggly piglets |
| Sprout | Tiny and growing fast | The runt |
| Daisy | A simple farmyard flower | Gentle girls |
| Lolly | Short for lollipop | Sweet little girls |
| Twinkle | Twinkle-toes on tiny hooves | Dancing piglets |
| Pip | Small and quick | Little boys |
| Posy | A small bunch of flowers | Pretty girls |
| Snickers | Chocolate bar; also a snort-laugh | Chocolate-colored piglets |
| Dumpling | Round and soft | Chubby piglets |
Funny pig names
Puns, pork jokes and a little bit of irony. Our funny pet names have plenty more laughs.
| Name | The joke | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | Ham + Shakespeare | A dramatic piglet |
| Porkchop | Mildly alarming | Chunky boars |
| Bacon Bits | Ditto | Tiny piglets |
| Kevin Bacon | The actor | A star of the barn |
| Hamela Anderson | Pamela Anderson | A glamorous sow |
| Sir Oinks-a-Lot | Knighted for noise | Loud pigs |
| Hamtaro | The anime hamster | A small pig |
| Albert Swinestein | Einstein pun | A clever pig |
| Hamilton | The musical | A pig who performs |
| Chris P. Bacon | “Crispy bacon”; a real internet-famous pig | Disabled pigs, underdogs |
| Piggy Smalls | Biggie Smalls | Big, cool boar |
| Notorious P.I.G. | The Notorious B.I.G. | Big boars |
| Lard Vader | Darth Vader | Heavy breathers |
| Snortimer | Snort + Mortimer | Snorty pigs |
| Oinkers | Classic farm silliness | Any pig |
| Mud Pie | Loves to wallow | Muddy pigs |
| Hogwarts | Harry Potter pun | Magical pigs |
Names for mini pigs and pot-bellied pigs
House pigs need names that work indoors, at the vet and on a harness walk. They also live 12–18 years, so choose something that ages well.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Why it fits a house pig |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel | The hazel tree; warm brown | Brown mini pigs |
| Olive | The olive tree | Small and sweet |
| Winnie | From Winifred, “blessed peace” | Cuddly companion |
| Mabel | From Amabel, “lovable” | Vintage charm |
| Clover | Lucky clover | Loves grazing |
| Poppy | The red flower | Cheerful |
| Oliver | Olive tree | Friendly boy |
| Pickles | Quirky and fun | Mischievous |
| Waffles | Golden and breakfasty | Food-motivated |
| Biscuit | Tan and cozy | Cuddly |
| Nutmeg | Warm spice | Red-brown pigs |
| Juniper | The evergreen shrub | Earthy |
| Pebbles | <em>The Flintstones</em> | Spotty mini pigs |
| Charlotte | The spider who saved Wilbur | A wise girl |
Strong names for boars and big hogs
Full-grown boars can top 700 pounds on the farm. Give them a name with heft. See our bull names for more tough farm names.
| Name | Meaning / reference | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | Armored vehicle | Huge boars |
| Boss Hog | <em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em> | The herd leader |
| Tusk | Wild boar tusks | Wild-looking pigs |
| Brutus | Latin, “heavy” | Big, strong boars |
| Moose | The giant deer | Enormous pigs |
| Duke | Latin dux, “leader” | Proud boars |
| Bruno | Germanic, “brown” | Brown or red boars |
| Diesel | Engine fuel | Powerful pigs |
| Bubba | Southern nickname | Friendly giants |
| Hercules | The Greek hero | Strong boars |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder | Loud and bold |
| Rocky | Rocky Balboa | Scrappy fighters |
Farmyard names for sows
Sows are the heart of any pig farm. These old-fashioned, country-style names suit a mama pig perfectly. More in our country girl names.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Ethel | Old English, “noble” | Grandmotherly |
| Bessie | From Elizabeth | Farmyard classic |
| Tilly | From Matilda, “mighty in battle” | Spunky |
| Myrtle | The myrtle plant | Old-fashioned |
| Dolly | From Dorothy | Southern sweetheart |
| Gertie | From Gertrude, “spear strength” | Sturdy mama |
| Maybelle | Lovable and beautiful | Country charm |
| Pearl | The gemstone | White sows |
| Lulu | Nickname for Louise | Playful |
| Betsy | From Elizabeth | Dependable |
| Honey | Sweet and golden | Gentle mothers |
Tips for naming a pig
- Pigs are quick learners. Use the name at every feeding and your pig will soon come running when called — a real help when it’s time to go back in the pen.
- Think about size. A “mini” pig can still reach 100–150 pounds, and a farm pig many times that. Tiny names become ironic fast.
- Show pigs and 4-H. Pick something the judge and announcer can say easily; puns like Hamlet always go down well at the county fair.
- Name the litter by theme. Flowers, desserts or Disney characters make it easy to keep track of a dozen piglets. Our sheep names and funny cow names work well for mixed farmyards.
- Mind the bacon jokes. They’re funny for farm pigs; pet-pig owners and kids may prefer a sweeter name.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good name for a pig?
Wilbur, Petunia, Hamlet, Truffle, Rosie, Peppa, Babe and Porkchop are some of the most popular pig names.
What is the most famous pig name?
Wilbur from E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web (1952) is probably the most famous fictional pig, alongside Babe, Piglet, Porky Pig and Miss Piggy.
What should I name a girl pig?
Petunia, Rosie, Peaches, Hazel, Daisy, Tilly, Posy and Mabel are sweet names for sows and female piglets.
Can pigs learn their names?
Yes. Pigs are highly intelligent and can learn to respond to their names, often within one to two weeks of consistent use.
What is a funny name for a pig?
Hamlet, Kevin Bacon, Chris P. Bacon, Sir Oinks-a-Lot, Albert Swinestein and Piggy Smalls are favorite funny pig names.