72 Cute and Funny Hamster Names for Males and Females
Naming Your New Hamster
You recently went to the pet store and “tried on” all of the animals that they had there. The birds were way too loud, the fish were all too boring, your stomach turned at the thought of feeding a mouse to a snake, and the other reptiles were just not cuddly enough.
Then something caught your eye: The motion of a wheel turning and turning and this adorable little ball of fur keeping it going. You watched in awe as this little thing shot off the wheel, dove into its tunnel, and squeezed its way to the very top to peek at you.
"That’s the one! A hamster," you realized. The perfect pet. And now, you need the perfect name...
Hamsters make great pets because not only are they small and cute, but they're also easy to bond with, quiet, simple to care for, and not too expensive. Plus, since they are contained in a cage, so is any mess they make.
There are as many reasons to love that adorable little fuzzball as there are names to name it! When it comes to sorting through numerous hamster names, one will surely stand out from the others, ultimately becoming your hamster’s name.
Try looking through the following list of hamster names to see if there is one for your hamster!
Cute Hamster Names
Boo Bear
| Lovebug
| Sugar Cookie
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Skittles
| Bunny
| Gingersnap
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Paws
| Tigger
| Bebe
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Butterscotch
| Brown Sugar
| Snowball
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Sweety
| Snookums
| Whiskers
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Chocolate Chip
| Fufu
| Cocoa
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You know those super over-the-top, completely harmless-sounding names that only something painfully cute should have? Well, a hamster definitely fits the bill.
Funny Hamster Names
Hamburger
| Budweiser
| Tank
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Napolean
| Hampton
| Churro
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Dorito
| Ricky Bobby
| Einstein
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Chongo
| Beefcakes
| Foodstuff
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Hamlet
| Paul Bunyan
| Sexy Beast
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Orange Soda
| Mouse
| Chumlee
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Funny and clever names are great for pets. Our favorite? Puns! You can't spell hamster without “ham,” so why not give it a name that you can’t spell without “ham”?
Male Hamster Names
Maximilian
| Franklin
| Teddy
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Buster
| Gus
| Caesar
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Lucius
| Bernard
| Pepper
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Rex
| Sparky
| Tiny
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Taz
| Pablo
| Jo Jo
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Larry
| Cooper
| Ripley
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A lot of people enjoy giving their male hamsters macho names, such as "Monster" or "Rex." Names like these are fun for boys, especially since hamsters are such rough and tough pets!
Female Hamster Names
Lady
| Pearl
| Goldilocks
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Holly
| Lily
| Tinkerbell
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Bonnie
| Gretel
| Honey
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Cinderella
| Peppermint
| April
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Magenta
| Maggy
| Cashmere
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Precious
| Dolly
| Snow White
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Females often have cute, sweet-sounding names and are often named after food. Sweet food, though, because girls are sweet!
Let Your Hamster Help Pick Its Name
And the list goes on. As you can see, there are a whole lot of names to choose from.
- If you really can’t think of a name that goes well, or if you are stuck between a few names, take a paper plate and write some names on it, spacing them out well. Next to each name, place different foods: a piece of cheese, hamster food from the pet shop, maybe a cracker and a piece of carrot. Whichever the hamster goes for first will be its name!
- Another fun way to let the hamster “choose” its name is to place it in a hamster ball if you have one, and place a bunch of sticky notes with different names on them on the outside of the ball. Whichever one falls off the ball first is the name!
- If you have a really curious hamster that wanders into other rooms, assign a name to each room, decide on a time, and let your hamster loose for ten minutes. Whichever room the hamster is in when the time is up determines the name!
Deciding on a Hamster Name
Whatever names you are choosing between, make sure you take a long look at the hamster for a sign that it's a good fit.
If you're thinking about naming the little guy Bob, but he doesn't “look” like a Bob (and there’s a chance he won't!), then maybe the name Bob should not be considered for your hamster.
(Unless you really, really want to name him Bob. It’s personal preference, of course. I think you get the point!)
When Should Your New Hamster Go to the Vet?
Questions & Answers
I am trying to think of a name for my black and white hamster, any ideas?
Here are some ideas for a black and white hamster:
Angel
B&W
Baymax
Checkers
Chess
Chevron
Cookie
Cookies 'N Cream
Dalmatian
Diamond
Dice
Domino
Dottie
Felix
Houndstooth
Ink
Mickey
Minnie
Oreo
Panda
Penguin
Piano
Salt 'N Pepper
Sesame
Skunk
Snoopy
Snow White
Sushi
Sylvester
Truffle
Tuxedo
Yahtzee
Ying/Yang
Zebra
Helpful 462How can I convince my parents to let me have a hamster?
Parents are most worried about you taking good care of it. To convince them, you need to start with demonstrating you can be responsible. I would suggest keeping a notebook where you write down all of the responsible things you do. For example, do your chores without them asking, then note the date and what you did in your notebook. Do other things around the house without them asking also. Make sure to write everything down in your notebook.
Here are some more ideas you can do and write down in your notebook:
Do your homework, and get good grades.
Be extra good at school so your teachers will let your parents know on your report cards or during meetings.
Clean up any messes you make around the house such as dishes and food wrappers.
Help your parents cook dinner, and do the dishes.
Take out the trash
Make your bed in the morning
Don't leave clothes or towels on the floor
Save your allowance instead of spending it
Make notes of all of the responsible things you've done and once you have a few pages full of notes, then bring it to your parents and show them. Let them know you've been working on being more responsible, you have proof of it, and let them know that you would really like a hamster to take care of and you saved your money to buy it.
Helpful 402Is Bob a good name for a hamster?
Bob is a solid name. You have my approval.
Helpful 369Can hamsters get rabies?
While it is unusual for hamsters to get rabies, it is possible. Cite: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/pets/index.html
Helpful 276What is a good name for a male light brown hamster?
How about:
Acorn
Bear
Brownie
Burlap
Butternut
Butterscotch
Caramel
Charlie Brown
Clay
Cocoa
Cowboy
Dusty
Freckles
Gingerbread Man
Grizzly
Nomad
Peanut
Pecan
Portobello
Pretzels
Suede
Tawny
Toffee
Twine
Waffles
Walnut
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Comments
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Food based names
Marshmellow
Peanut
Coffee
Candy
Jellybean
Convince your parents to buy you a hamster by helping around the house without being told to show you have the responsibility to take care of a hamster.
Here's some suggestions:
Chocky
Cookie
Flower
Buddy
Humphrey
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I named my hamster grey and white hamster kiwi
Love it
Those names are so funny and cute. Recomened.
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my black hamsters name is fluff nugget FOR NOW I'm thinking about changing it
My hamster name is Biscuit she is like ginger kindda colour.
My hamsters name is candy she has light fur with a little bit of brown
My hamster's name is George and he has a big butt. He is a light brown shorth haired Syrian hamster.
I'm not sure of what to call my hamster. She is mostly white, with specks of brown and black flecked in there. Ideas, please?
I can’t think of a name for my Syrian female hamster she is grey white and has black marks over her face,
Any suggestions?
I can’t think of a name for a black hamster
Can you help
I'm trying to find a name for my white male hamster. What are some good ideas?
I’m trying to decide between the names honey, ginger, and sugar
I like the name honey
Is Nugget a good name?
Im trying to think of a name for my female hamster i want it to be cute and sweet
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what should i name my active gray and white hamster
I think u should pick this name
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What are some cute girl and boy names for black hamsters???
Cute names for grey hansters
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I haven’t met my hamster yet my other hammy died yesterday and I need a new friend
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I really want a hamster for christmas the names I would chose to name it is
Olaf
Brownie
Muffins
Porkchop
I’m getting a hamster soon, and if it’s a girl I want to name her Daisy and if it’s a boy I want to name him Waffles.
i’m Kinda stuck weather to get a girl or a boy.
My hamsters name was sparky. He just died today and i cried alot but for some reason my gma bought me a new one and idk what to name him.
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It’s really a great name
My hamster name is Cindy Lu Who
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My Hamsters are called Caramel and Coco
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My hamsters name is hammie she might die though :(
my hamsters name is Hazelnut my sisters hamster just got flushed down the toilet today :( her name is peanut too
My black and white hamster is going to be called either sully or mr cuddles wich one he is long haired black and white Syrian hamster btw or it might be called chip or pengue
I really want a robo dwarf hamster and I don’t think it will happen. But some names I thought of were....
.Bean
.Bruno
.Pip
.Chip
My hamster's name is peanut, just got a new one and can't name him ;-;
if you don't know what your hamster is going to look like, or if you're going to have one, what should you name it?
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my hamster is named Charlotte.
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This is sooo sissy!
I have just got a male Roboroviski hamster 7 weeks old yesterday and he's very shy and small. I love some of these names but the one that has clicked with me the most as a suggestion was Declan. But these names are very good.
i just got a hamster like last month. i got a winter white dwarf hamster. i'm not really good at giving it a name, so i just called it siri
So I got. Grey and Black and white dwarf hamster I need your help I don’t know what to name her.
I am getting a Roborovski very ,very soon!!! Maby like in two weeks!!!!
my hamsters called Tiny
I’m thinking of changing my Russian Dwarf hamsters name and I can’t choose between Charles or Charlie what do you think???
You could name him or her tater tot or mocha
I’m trying to think of a cute/ funny name for my grey Russian Dwarf hamster.... do you think you could help??????
I got a light brown, dark brown and white male hamster today and I can’t decide a name I’m thinking about cookie and chip? do u have any other cute baby boy hamster names?
I have a hamster now and I named it churro lol
I think this list was great!! I had a hamster called Fudge but she dies . My mam said I’m getting another one but I’m not sure to call her: fudge or coco . Or if it’s a boy ; stitch or Bruno
hello. i’m looking for male hamster names such as Gingernut or thing’s like that. Also, how can you tell if a hamster will bite or not
For people looking for cute names, I know one that isn’t on the list that is cute for any type/colour hamster, Bibble ♥️ I named my hamster this after watching a movie which had a little pet called Bibble
Im trying to find a name for my white hamster. Can you help?
For Hope it could be Dark Chocolate
I need a name for my brown and white hamster
I need a name for my light brown/ tan hamster any ideas
I found a couple names from this website and so uneasily and cute
I called my hamster Gingersnap!
I need a name for my second one........ Any suggestions?
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I'm going to buy a dark brown male hamster and I have no idea what I should name him, any suggestions?
hi, my name is hola... and i have a orange hamster. What should i name it?
1 good hamster name
Nibley (she stuffed 20 sunflower seeds in her pouches)
I have a Syrian hamster I called it sparkle do you think that’s a good name
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Good name for an orange and white hamster
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My hamster is called lady do you think it is a good name
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I getting a Russian dwarf hamster and I think I'm naming it maple is that a good name?
I need a name for a baby hamster what would it be (btw it’s grey)
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