100+ Chipmunk Names, Cute and Funny Picks for Tiny Cheeks
Chipmunks pack stripes, cheek pouches and a fast chatter into a few ounces of fur. That makes them easy to name and fun to watch.
Below are names for a pet, a plush, a mascot or a character. Many nod to acorns, burrows and the stripes down the back.
Table of Contents
Cute Chipmunk Names
Sweet, small names for a small animal.
- Acorn – the classic snack
- Pip – tiny and bright
- Peanut – small and nutty
- Nutmeg – warm and spicy
- Hazel – hazelnut brown
- Pecan – a rich nut
- Biscuit – cosy and tan
- Pebble – small and smooth
- Button – tiny and round
- Maple – autumn brown
- Chestnut – warm red-brown
- Cocoa – rich brown fur
- Cricket – quick and cheery
- Sprout – small and green
- Walnut – round and wise
- Pistachio – green and tasty
- Cashew – curved and cute
- Honeybun – sweet and plump
- Truffle – small and treasured
- Clover – lucky and low
- Mochi – squishy and soft
- Bun – little and round
Funny Chipmunk Names
For the chipmunk with attitude.
- Cheeks – the famous pouches
- Stuffy – cheeks full again
- Nutty Professor – a mad scientist with a stash
- Sir Stashalot – hoards seeds
- Chipzilla – a monster with whiskers
- Chunky Cheeks – pouches full
- Hoarder Harry – stores everything
- Stripey McStripeface – the stripes in a name
- Captain Crumbs – leaves a trail
- Dr Nutcase – a lab full of seeds
- Tiny Tornado – a quick blur
- Zippy – zips between holes
- Burrow Bill – digs deep
- Cheeky Chip – a bold sprite
- Snack Attack – fast food run
- Lord Acorn – king of the oaks
- Seedy Sam – seeds everywhere
- Rodent Roger – simple and silly
- Nibbles – a constant eater
- Sir Chatters – never quiet
- Bandit – masked and quick
Famous Chipmunk-Inspired Names
Nods to the cartoon chipmunks everyone knows.
- Alvin – from Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Simon – the glasses-wearing chipmunk
- Theodore – the chubby, sweet chipmunk
- Chip – from Chip and Dale
- Dale – the other half of the duo
- Chipette – a nod to the Chipettes
- Brittany – one of the Chipettes
- Jeanette – another of the Chipettes
- Eleanor – the third Chipette
- Dave – the long-suffering manager
- Rescue Ranger – a nod to the Disney team
- Monterey Jack – the cheese-loving mouse in Chip and Dale
- Zipper – the fly in Chip and Dale
- Fat Cat – the cartoon villain
- Mr Munk – a gentle cartoon pick
Nature and Forest Chipmunk Names
Woodland names for a woodland animal.
- Birch – pale forest tree
- Aspen – tall mountain tree
- Cedar – scented evergreen
- Willow – soft and flexible
- Juniper – berry and tree
- Sage – herb of wisdom
- Ember – warm glow
- Fern – forest floor green
- Moss – soft green cover
- Timber – wood and forest
- Rowan – tree with red berries
- Sequoia – giant tree of the west
- Brook – small stream
- Bramble – berry bush
- Thistle – prickly plant
- Oakley – oak clearing
- Cypress – slender evergreen
- Pinecone – cone of the forest
- Burrow – a home under the roots
- Thicket – dense bushes
- Meadow – open field
- Acacia – seeded tree
- Forest – the wild home
Names for Chipmunk Boys and Girls
Gendered picks for a pet or a story.
- Rusty – red-brown coat
- Ranger – patrols the woods
- Oliver – classic and cute
- Finn – bright and quick
- Chester – cheerful and plump
- Rocky – tough and small
- Ziggy – zig-zag runner
- Benji – upbeat and friendly
- Archie – cheeky and proud
- Fritz – quick and playful
- Daisy – sweet and bright
- Poppy – lively and small
- Lulu – soft and round
- Penny – small coin, small animal
- Rosie – warm pink
- Ruby – red-gold
- Cleo – bold and clever
- Millie – little and loved
- Tilly – cheerful
- Dottie – spotted with joy
- Bella – beautiful in Italian
How to Choose a Chipmunk Name
A short name suits a quick animal. Five rules help.
1. Keep it short
One or two syllables is easiest for you and a pet to learn.
2. Pick a clear sound
Sharp consonants like P, T and K carry well across a room.
3. Match the look
Stripes, colour and size all offer ideas, from Chestnut to Pebble.
4. Wait a day
If you have a new animal, give yourself a day or two to see its habits first.
5. Say it aloud
A name that is fun to say is a name you will keep using.
FAQs
What do chipmunks eat?
Nuts, seeds, fruit and insects. In the wild they store food in burrows for winter.
Can chipmunks be pets?
Laws differ by place and wild chipmunks are best left in the wild. Check local rules and speak to an exotic vet before considering one.
What is the cutest chipmunk name?
Pip, Acorn and Peanut are small, sweet and easy to say.
Conclusion: Chipmunk Names
A small animal wants a name that is short, bright and easy to say. Pick from the lists above, add a stripe of humour, and go with the name that makes you smile.