Why Quechua names for guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs were first domesticated in the Andes, where Quechua is spoken, so names like Inti (sun) and Killa (moon) are a nice nod to their origin.

Do guinea pigs know their name?

Many react to their family's voice and squeak when they hear it. If you say their name the same way every time, it becomes part of that routine.

They are the same animal. In Mexico it's called cuyo; in other Spanish-speaking countries cobaya, cobayo or conejillo de Indias.

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Spanish names for girl and boy guinea pigs (cuyos in Mexico), fluffy and funny names, Quechua names and pairs for guinea pigs that live together.

Guinea pigs are very social and usually live in pairs or groups: think of names that go together.
Their coats vary a lot: smooth, curly, long or with swirls. That gives lots of ideas.
Guinea pigs squeak when they hear you: a name you always say the same way becomes part of their routine.
Food names and little nicknames suit them very well.

Why Quechua names for guinea pigs?: Guinea pigs were first domesticated in the Andes, where Quechua is spoken, so names like Inti (sun) and Killa (moon) are a nice nod to their origin.
Do guinea pigs know their name?: Many react to their family's voice and squeak when they hear it. If you say their name the same way every time, it becomes part of that routine.
Cuyo, cobaya or guinea pig?: They are the same animal. In Mexico it's called cuyo; in other Spanish-speaking countries cobaya, cobayo or conejillo de Indias.

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