Looking for the perfect hamster names for your little furball? Then you are in the right place!
Hamsters are relatively low-maintenance domesticated pets that are popular with adults and children alike.
They vary significantly across breeds, from the minuscule Russian Dwarfs to the mouse-like Chinese Hamsters.
However, they all have a few things in common:
- They enjoy interacting with humans, as long as they are handled appropriately from a young age.
- They all need perfect Hamster Names!
We have come up with a comprehensive list of both male and female hamster monikers that are cute, funny, and unique.
Four Top-Tips For Picking Hamster Names
- Pick A Special Moniker
Unlike cats and dogs, hamsters rarely respond to their appellation. You should consider things that are of special significance to you so that you would enjoy saying the word. - Stick With It
Despite recognizing faces, Hamsters are notoriously difficult when it comes to remembering their titles, so it’s best to not change it after you’ve settled on one. - Use Matching Names
If you own two or more pets, then why not think of famous pairs or trios and use their appellations as inspiration (e.g. Batman and Robin!) - Study Your Hammy
Known for exhibiting quirky behaviors, such as running around in circles or jumping off their running wheels, use their behavior as naming inspiration (e.g. Spinny or Bouncy)
Read on to find the best name for your next pet hamster!
Cute Hamster Names
All hammies are cute and that’s a fact, so why not go for a nickname that reflects that!
As long as you are observant, you could come up with cute ideas that are unique to your pet.
Traditionally cute names have often been based on food (such as Pumpkin), so that would be a good starting point.
Alternatively, you could think of cute characters from popular fiction by drawing on your personal interests to find the perfect appellation.
Our list of cute monikers is predominantly based on food and nature, but we have also considered other genres such as fantasy.
Our Favorite
Cappuccino
an adorable choice for a cream or otherwise coffee-colored hamster. You could always shorten it to Cappu?!
- Acorn
- Amber
- Apple
- Aspen
- Autumn
- Azul
- Baloo
- Bean
- Bee
- Berry
- Bigwig
- Biscuit
- Blue
- Bourbon
- Brownie
- Butter
- Candy
- Carrot
- Choco
- Cinnamon
- Cloud
- Coconut
- Cookie
- Corn
- Cornflower
- Creek
- Crystal
- Dandelion
- Diamond
- Fiver
- Flower
- Frappuccino
- Fudge
- Gingerbread
- Gold
- Guava
- Hazel
- Honey
- Ice Cream
- Jellybean
- Kirby
- Kiwi
- Lantern
- Latte
- Lavender
- Leek
- Lemon
- Lilac
- Lime
- Marble
- Marigold
- Marmite
- May
- Melon
- Mocha
- Moonlight
- Noodle
- Oak
- Oat
- Oreo
- Peach
- Peanut
- Pear
- Pearl
- Pepper
- Peppermint
- Pink
- Popcorn
- Potato
- Rainbow
- Rollo
- Rose
- Rosebud
- Salt
- Silver
- Snowflake
- Spring
- Sprinkle
- Strawberry
- Stream
- Sugar
- Summer
- Sundae
- Sunflower
- Sunlight
- Sunshine
- Syrup
- Tails
- Tango
- Tealeaf
- Toast
- Toffee
- Toucan
- Tsunami
- Turnip
- Veggie
- Violet
- Willow
- Winter
- Yoshi
Funny Hamster Names
Who doesn’t want a pet Hammy with a funny nickname that will put a smile on everyone’s faces?!
Coming up with humorous Hamster names can be quite tricky.
Our list of funny monikers is there to inspire you to find the ideal title for your beloved pet.
Whether you have got a black or white, large or small, fluffy or shorthaired Hammy; there is a name on here for every breed.
There are different ways of coming up with funny appellations, however, the best advice that we can give you is to think of something that you personally would laugh at and work from there.
Our Favorite
Stuart Little
in reference to the eponymous adventure film about a family that adopts an adorable white mouse.
- Baby
- Beefcake
- Big Mac
- Bolt
- Bubbles
- Bunny
- Burger Patty
- Burrito
- Captain Ham Sparrow
- Cheeks
- Cheeky
- Cheese String
- Cheesecake
- Cheetos
- Chewy
- Chomper
- Chubbs
- Chubby
- Chuckles
- Chunky
- Cinnabon
- Cookie Crunch
- Cookies n’ Cream
- Cotton Bud
- Cowboy
- Custard Cream
- Doritos
- Duracell
- Fidget
- Flufferson
- Fluffy
- Freckles
- French Fry
- Fur Ball
- Giant
- Gin and Tonic
- Ham
- Ham n’ Cheese
- Ham Sandwich
- Ham Solo
- Ham Toasty
- Hamgelina Jolie
- Hamilton
- Hamlet
- Hamley Quinn
- Hammer Time
- Hammy
- Hammy Potter
- Hammy Roosevelt
- Hammy W. Bush
- Hamsterdam
- Hancock
- Hank
- Harrison Ford
- Hellboy
- Hermione
- Hippo
- Houdini
- Hulk
- LeBron Hames
- License to Squeal
- Madame Pomfluff
- Maltesers
- Marilyn Monroe
- Marlon Brando
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Mouse
- Munchy
- Nibble Machine
- Nibbletron
- Nutella
- Nutty
- Panda
- Patches
- Pickles
- Pip Squeak
- Poof
- Portobello
- Potato Chips
- Pretzel
- Prince Hammy
- Runner
- Scabbers
- Sir David Hamttenborough
- Sir Nibblesworth
- Sir Squeaks-A-Lot
- Snickers
- Softball
- Sonic
- Spice
- Spots
- Squeak
- Squeal
- Steak
- Teddy
- The Rock
- Thumper
- Titan
- Whiskers
Best Hamster Names
Sometimes it is best to settle for tried and tested monikers that have been used before.
This doesn’t mean that choosing a more traditional title for your pet is a boring approach; on the contrary, coming up with a solid name can lead to interesting results.
An easy way to go about choosing the best possible title for your pet Hammy is to explore your pet’s uniqueness.
If they enjoy a particular type of food or a certain activity, you might want to base your choice around that.
For example, if your Hamster likes treadmills, you could call him Champion (Champ for short).
Our Favorite
Angelica
not only a human name, but also a type of wild celery that is used in making sweet cake decoration!
- Albus
- Alexander
- Alfie
- Alfred
- Allegra
- Amity
- Amnesty
- Angel
- Angelina
- Angus
- Annie
- Anthony
- Athlete
- Bear
- Bebe
- Bella
- Belle
- Blondie
- Bonita
- Bonnie
- Boo
- Bounce
- Button
- Caesar
- Captain
- Carter
- Charlie
- Chester
- Chili
- Cindy
- Clover
- Colonel
- Dainty
- Damo
- Dancer
- Deli
- Diana
- Dino
- Donald
- Dwarf
- Dynamo
- Eddie
- Emilia
- Farthing
- Foo
- Freddy
- Garcia
- Gizmo
- Glory
- Gnome
- Grace
- Hamza
- Hope
- Jerky
- Jog
- Juno
- Kevin
- Kit Kat
- Light
- Lightning
- Lilliput
- Lilo
- Little
- Love
- Marcus
- Mark
- Mason
- Mickey
- Midget
- Mini
- Minute
- Mirabel
- Olive
- Oliver
- Ollie
- Pam
- Peter
- Pounce
- Ryder
- Sam
- Samsa
- Samson
- Saunders
- Sergeant
- Snuffle
- Speck
- Spiral
- Springer
- Spruce
- Stubby
- Sweet
- Swift
- Tam
- Tenor
- Tinker
- Tiny
- Titch
- Truffle
- Vlad
- Wiggles
Unique Hamster Names
Never be afraid to experiment when it comes to choosing a title for your pet.
By using your imagination, you can come up with some astounding results. Who wouldn’t want a Hamster with an unusual nickname?
Figuring out a unique appellation might not be the easiest thing, which is why we’ve prepared a list of our favorites to give you some inspiration.
We have looked in the dictionary to come up with beautiful words that could also work as titles (e.g. Astral) and we’ve also explored other science, history, and art genres for you!
Our Favorite
Cherub
a reference to the Christian angelic figure that is often depicted as a chubby boy with curly hair.
- Acrylic
- Adagio
- Akimbo
- Andromeda
- Ariadne
- Atlas
- Aurora
- Azure
- Balthazar
- Bonanza
- Camelot
- Canvas
- Caprice
- Carmen
- Cartoon
- Charcoal
- Chitchat
- Collage
- Cosmo
- Cosmos
- Crayon
- Dia
- Eco
- Elixir
- Fairy
- Fauna
- Fiasco
- Flora
- Forte
- Foxtrot
- Fresco
- Frou-frou
- Galaxy
- Glam
- Glamor
- Glitch
- Gouache
- Graffiti
- Graphic
- Halcyon
- Heyday
- Hooligan
- Humbug
- Idyll
- Incognito
- Ink
- Jubilee
- Jupiter
- Killjoy
- King
- Kumquat
- Limbo
- Loco
- Lucifer
- Maelstrom
- Mars
- Mayhem
- Melody
- Mercury
- Midnight
- Monsoon
- Mosaic
- Nightfall
- Opera
- Palette
- Palomino
- Papyrus
- Persimmon
- Piano
- Pluto
- Porcelain
- Queen
- Quicksilver
- Quill
- Quirk
- Quirky
- Rendezvous
- Rugrat
- Sabayon
- Saturn
- Shade
- Shebang
- Silk
- Solitude
- Solomon
- Sonata
- Spell
- Spencer
- Staccato
- Stardust
- Symphony
- Talisman
- Tempera
- Vellum
- Venus
- Vertigo
- Virtuoso
- Wallflower
- Wonky
- Zoom
Male Hamster Names
Male hamsters are all unique, however, you can still find monikers that would suit most if not all of them.
A good start would be looking for male human names, such as Denver.
You could also look at geographic locations for name ideas, for example, Paris.
Just let your imagination work its magic and you’ll definitely come up with a suitable title! Our list is here to help you get started…
Our Favorite
Rufus
>originally meant “red-headed” this name has since evolved and become a relatively popular choice for boys
- Alexei
- Alvaro
- Andreas
- Austin
- Baldwin
- Basil
- Blaze
- Bowie
- Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Callum
- Charleston
- Cherokee
- Colton
- Cruz
- Dallas
- Denmark
- Denzel
- Didier
- Django
- Drake
- Duncan
- Easton
- Eli
- Elio
- Elvis
- Euan
- Felix
- Gatsby
- Giles
- Hamish
- Harley
- Hendrix
- Houston
- Hudson
- Ilya
- Jaeger
- Jasper
- Jax
- Jayden
- Jazz
- Jericho
- Joaquin
- Justice
- Kai
- Kasper
- Kody
- Kristof
- Kyle
- Lamar
- Lancaster
- Lars
- Lazarus
- Lebron
- Lennon
- Leopold
- Levi
- Lincoln
- Magnus
- Maverick
- Memphis
- Milos
- Misha
- Moses
- Neo
- Niko
- Nolan
- Otis
- Otto
- Rancher
- Raoul
- Remi
- Remington
- Reno
- Roman
- Rory
- Santiago
- Sawyer
- Seamus
- Sebastian
- Soren
- Sven
- Tahoe
- Tennessee
- Teo
- Thibault
- Thierry
- Tripp
- Tyler
- Umberto
- Vasili
- Waldo
- Westin
- Wylie
- York
- Yosemite
- Zane
- Zephyr
- Zeppelin
- Zevi
Female Hamster Names
Last but not least, female Hamster appellations for your adorable furball!
Like male names, the best way to come up with female monikers is to consider human girl names and work from there.
Just make sure to pick words that best reflect your hamster’s temperament to make the choice more unique to them.
You could also look at flower-based names, like Lilly, because they have a very gentle and feminine vibe.
If your pet is more of the rebellious type, then why not look at famous women from history who fit that type (such as Jeanne d’Arc).
Our Favorite
Mila
meaning “sweet” and “dear” in most Slavic languages. It’s a beautiful choice for a loving animal.
- Aina
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alessia
- Americana
- Amethyst
- Angelou
- Ariel
- Arizona
- Audrey
- Augusta
- Aurelia
- Beatrice
- Bellavia
- Bianca
- Calypso
- Camden
- Camilla
- Cara
- Carolina
- Cassia
- Castalia
- Cecilia
- Cheyenne
- Clara
- Clio
- Constance
- Cora
- Cordelia
- Dakota
- Damiana
- Electra
- Esperanza
- Esther
- Evangeline
- Everly
- Farah
- Faye
- Flavia
- Florentina
- Florida
- Frances
- Gabriella
- Geneva
- Georgia
- Gwyneth
- Hannah
- Helena
- Hippolyta
- Holiday
- Indiana
- Indigo
- Jolene
- Josephine
- Junia
- Kadence
- Kandis
- Kennedy
- Kyna
- Leticia
- Livia
- Louisiana
- Marcia
- Maya
- Mia
- Miranda
- Monroe
- Montana
- Moriah
- North
- Octavia
- Olivia
- Ophelia
- Paisley
- Perdita
- Phoebe
- Portia
- Priscilla
- Raina
- Rihanna
- Rosalind
- Ruth
- Sabina
- Sabrina
- Sadie
- Sakura
- Sequoia
- Serenity
- Shevonne
- Sierra
- Sunday
- Tallulah
- Tatiana
- Tiffany
- Viola
- Volumnia
- Winona
- Zarya
- Zenovia
- Zoe
Summary
We have reached the end of our list of Hamster names and we hope that you have found inspiration in our suggestions.
A lot of Hammies willingly give you ideas themselves, all you have to do is observe them – they are lovable and fun little creatures that will lighten the mood and bring happiness to your home.
Don’t be afraid to draw on nature, historical figures, geography, and human names.
If you are still debating which name to choose, make sure to review our top four tips and then re-read this list.
Which was your favorite? What have you called your pet Hammy in the past? Comment below!
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