LATIN LABELS: The new names for Wellington Zoo's pygmy marmosets will probably reflect their South American origin.

Wellington Zoo's new pygmy marmosets could end up with an identity crisis after Dominion Post readers suggested a bewildering variety of names.

Suggested marmoset monikers include Ziggy and Stardust "as one has two different coloured eyes like David Bowie", Laura Swinburne wrote.

However, the zoo will probably favour names inspired by their country of origin.

Brian King suggested two Inca names reflecting their natural habitat of Peru and Ecuador; Mayta and Cuca.

"These are the names of the king and queen of the Incas in the 13th century. Mayta Capac and Mama Cuca. They were very famous and powerful. These names will hopefully lend the little marmosets strength."

Pygmy marmosets are the smallest monkeys in the world, weighing just 120 grams.

Blair Griffiths, apparently an Austin Powers fan, suggested Mini-mar and Mee-moset. "Then they could be called mini-me for short."

All suggestions will be sent to Wellington Zoo, which will make the final decision. The winner will get a family pass to the zoo and a chimpanzee "adoption" package.

Entries close at 5pm today.

* Post your suggestions for names for the marmosets below.