If you have a new pet rabbit, one of the first things you’ll want to do is name it!  If you’re fortunate, you might already have some wonderful rabbit names in mind, but if you don’t, we have some tips to help you find the perfect one.

First and foremost (and forgive me if this is obvious), you’ll want to find out your rabbit’s gender so that you can look for male rabbit names or female rabbit names.  If you are not sure how to tell the sex of your rabbit, bring it to a vet and he or she will be able to tell you.  Otherwise, seek out gender-neutral names such as Bunny or Peanut, for example.

Second, take into account your rabbit’s appearance.  What color is it? Does it have any prominent markings or characteristics? If something stands out, you may want to use this feature to help you choose a name.  For example, “Oreo” and “Domino” are two excellent names for a black and white bunny while “Snowball” and “Q-Tip” would be perfect for a white rabbit.

 If you’re looking for a name that’s a little out of the ordinary, you could look for names from foreign languages like Japanese, Greek, Native American or Spanish.

 Another good option is to use your hobbies and interests for inspiration.  For instance, if you love gardening, you could name your female rabbit Tulip or Posey.  If you love motorcycles, try Harley or Motor?  

 Similar to the tip above, you can use your favorite books, movies or celebrities for inspiration.  There are also many famous rabbits in film and literature that you could possibly name your rabbit after.  For instance, there’s Thumper from “Bambi”; Bugs Bunny; Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter from the book series by Beatrix Potter; and Roger Rabbit.

 Finally, you may want to look to your rabbit’s personality and eccentricities to help you choose the perfect name.  Whichever idea appeals to you most, make sure you have fun and stay creative!