The Bible is an excellent source for naming your pet ferret. Sometimes it’s just the sound of the name that makes it a good fit for your pet. Two-to-three syllable names tend to sound best. Often, though, it’s the meaning of the name that influences your choice.
Bible Names for Male Ferrets
Abihu – Could be shortened to Abi; This is a good name for a fatherly pet.
(Hebrew) – Exodus 6:23 – “he is my father.”
Apollos – Great name for a tough breed such as a Pit Bull or Doberman
(Greek) – Acts 18:24 – “one who destroys; destroyer.”
Aaron – Excellent name for a smart, tall, and strong pet.
(Hebrew) – Exodus 4:14 – “a teacher; lofty; a mountain of strength”
Asa – Perfect name for a nurturing male.
(Hebrew) – 1 Kings 15:9 – “physician; cure.”
Asher – Is your pet a happy animal?
(Hebrew) – Genesis 30:13 – “happiness.”
Barak – Consider this name if your pet a noisy animal.
(Hebrew) – Judges 4:12 – “thunder.”
Bartholomew – This name brings to mind a Saint Bernard.
(Aramaic) – Matthew 10:3 – “a son that suspends the waters.”
Boaz – Consider this name for a strong and reliable pet.
(Hebrew) – Ruth 2:1 – “strength.”
Caleb – How can you go wrong with this name for a puppy?
(Hebrew) – Numbers 13:6 – “a dog; a crow; a basket.”
Caesar – For the pet who knows how to take charge.
(Greek) – Matthew 22:21 – “emperor; dictator.”
Cyrus – Is your pet destined to leave a legacy?
(Hebrew) – Ezra 1:1 – “Persian prince; emperor.”
Eli – Need a name for a pet that likes to jump or climb?
(Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 1:3 – “ascent; the offering or lifting up.”
Ethan – Good name for a strong animal.
(Hebrew) – 1 Kings 4:31 – “strong; the gift of the island.”
Felix – Consider this name for an all-around good-natured animal.
(Latin) – Acts 23:24 – “blessed; merry; fortunate; good; pleasant, desirable, happy.”
Gabriel – Is your animal strong? This name could be shortened to Gabby.
(Hebrew) – Daniel 9:21 – “God is my strength.”
Gideon – Is your pet destructive?
(Hebrew) – Judges 6:11 – “he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.”
Goliath – Works well for either a Great Dane or a Chihuahua.
(Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 17 – “great; a giant”
Herod – Everyone knows this pet is king of the kennel.
(Greek) – Acts 12:20 – “king.”
Hushai – Hushai was the friend of the king. Perfect name for a dog.
(Hebrew) – 2 Samuel 15:37 – “their haste; their sensuality; their silence.”
Ira – Great name for the family watchdog.
(Hebrew) – 2 Samuel 20:26 – “watchman; making bare; pouring out.”
Jesse – Is your pet a gift?
(Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 16:1 – “gift; oblation; one who is.”
Jonah – Great name for a pet bird or a bully-type.
(Hebrew) – Jonah 1:1 – “a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer.”
Jordan – Does your pet like to dunk in the river?
(Hebrew) – Judges 6:33 – “the descender.”
Levi – Are you and your pet inseparable?
(Hebrew) – Genesis. 29:34 – “joined; associated with him.”
Lucas – Perfect for a pet with an all-white coat.
(Greek) – Colossians 4:14 – “luminous; white.”
Lucifer – Fitting name for a pet snake.
(Latin) – Isaiah 14:12 – “morning star; light-bearing.”
Luke – Perfect for a pet with an all-white coat.
(Greek) – Colossians 4:14 – “luminous; white.”
Magi – Cool name for a wise pet.
(Latin) – Matthew 2:1-12 – “wise men.”
Malachi – Great name for a talkative breed.
(Hebrew)- Malachi 1:1 – “my messenger; my angel.”
Marcus – Is your animal extremely polite?
(Latin) – Acts 12:12 – “polite; shining.”
Meshach – For three pets, try Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
(Hebrew) – Daniel 1:7 – “who is what God is?”
Micah – The name fits a small, sweet-natured pet.
(Hebrew) – Judges 17:1 – “poor; humble.”
Moses – Great name for a pet with leadership skills
(Hebrew) – Exodus 2:10 – “taken out; drawn forth.”
Nekoda – Try this name for a pet of many colors.
(Hebrew) – Ezra 2:48 – “painted; inconstant.”
Noah – This is the name of our friend’s Chihuahua.
(Hebrew) – Genesis 5:29 – “repose; consolation.”
Nebo – Also a great name for a talkative breed.
(Hebrew) – Deuteronomy 32:49 – “proclaimer; prophet.”
Omar – We once had a rooster named Omar.
(Arabic, Hebrew) – Genesis 36:11 – “he that speaks; bitter.”
Pharaoh – This pet rules the roost.
(Egyptian) – Genesis 47:20 – “a ruler.”
Philip – Is your pet a true warrior or a lover of horses?
(Greek) – Matthew 10:3 – “warlike; a lover of horses.”
Phineas – Give this name to a loyal protector; Perhaps a German Shepherd.
(Hebrew) – Exodus 6:25 – “bold aspect; a face of trust or protection.”
Pontius – This pet is destined to be a beach bum.
(Greek) – Luke 3:1 – “belonging to the sun; of the sea.”
Rufus – Good name for a pet with a red coat.
(Latin) – Mark 15:21 – “red. ”
Samson – Does your pet have long hair and unusual strength?
(Hebrew) – Judges 13:24 – “his sun; his service; there the second time.”
Satan – A bit tongue in cheek — or a good fit for a noisy dog!
(Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 21:1 – “adversary.”
Seth – Just seems like a nice name for a good pet.
(Hebrew) – Genesis 4:25 – “appointed; who puts; fixed.”
Shadrach – This name is just fun to say.
(Babylonian) – Daniel. 1:7 – “tender, nipple.”
Silas – Need a name for your third pet?
(Latin) – Acts 15:22 – “three, or the third.”
Simon – Popular name for a Siamese.
(Hebrew) – Matthew 4:18 – “that hears; that obeys.”
Solomon – Good name for a pet with exceptional wisdom.
(Hebrew) – 2 Samuel 5:14 – “peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses.”
Titus – Does your pet aim to please?
(Latin) – 2 Corinthians. 2:13 – “pleasing.”
Tobiah – A solid name for a big, lovable pet.
(Hebrew) – Ezra 2:60 – “the Lord is good.”
Tobias – A quite fitting name for a big, lovable pet.
(Hebrew) – Ezra 2:60 – “the Lord is good.”
Victor – Does your pet have a competitive nature?
(Latin) – 2 Timothy 2:5 – “victory; victor.”
Zion – A fitting name for a kingly pet.
(Hebrew; Greek) – Hebrews 12:22 – “monument; raised up; a sepulcher.”