72 Cute and Funny Hamster Names
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: the hamster," you said. The perfect pet. And now, 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 meets this criteria.
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 323What 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
Helpful 284How 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 274Is Bob a good name for a hamster?
Bob is a solid name. You have my approval.
Helpful 245Can hamsters get rabies?
While it is unusual for hamsters to get rabies, it is possible. Cite: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/pets/index.html
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Comments
I had a white dwarf hamster when I was younger. It was a male. And, the weird kid I was, I literally told my parents, “I want to name him Sushi”, and I had no second thoughts about that. I was a really weird kid... :/
I have a dwarf female hamster what is a cute name for her?
I have two adorable hamsters called Sammy and Harry. Sammy is dark brown and white and harry is ginger and white.
I dont know what my hamsters gonna look like what do i call him or her
Names for a robo female
Pet lover should name it cozmo
i want a cute name for my hamster
I am getting an all black male hamster. What should I name him?
My hamster is light brown on the top and white on the back, I named him Mister
I am getting a hampster i am so excited.
I’m getting a hamster and I like the names salt n pepper and potato
Nice names for a hamster
Getting winters white names?
How do u keep your hamster healthy what are some thing she I should know
my hamster Jackson had got out of the cage i don't know what to do i am so sad my mom sad i can get a new one now so i need a name i am happy/sad
I have adpot a hamster for 8 months. These days i don't know why ants keep coming to my hamster cage.
I’m getting a hamster and have 3 names in mind, they are: Bruno, Baxter and bubbles. I can’t decide. Also I hope this helps people who want cute boy names
my hamsters name was cookie but then i think about it and his name now is ginger
chubs is a good name
What is a good name for a dwarf hamster
I didn't read it all so idk if it said axle for a boy or not but thats a name i really like
I just got a grey hamster what should I call it
I like truffle but peanut to what should i do!!
Is vladimir A good name for a Robo hamster?
kaysie, i think a good name for your hamster could be, angel, snow/snowey/snowball, whitey, or pearl, hope this helps :)
So I got a hamster for Christmas still haven’t named it yet. (Me being stupid for 5 months) I want to know what is a good name for a female, white, robo dwarf hamster?
I really want a Russian dwarf hamster
I think amigo is a good name for a hamster because it means friend
In Spanish and a hamster is going to be your friend
What are some cute boy hamster names?
Lol so cute
If got two if mines a girl then. Molly if a boy then Oreo ps my hamsters black and white
Cute names and images!!!!
Is yoda good name
can a name be kolby
I just got one I named it sexy beast
I got a hamster today and its called waffles
Is it safe to eat a hamster?
What is a good name for a female ginger hamster
What is a good name for a white hamster
i’m not sure what sex hamster imma get but i think a girl. any names? any color
What should I name a white hamster
I have a hamster and I always change her name can you help me find a perfect name for a white and medium brown hamster that’s female?
You can name a hamster Ruby.
My hamster is Sick she might die
What is a good name for a tan and white hamster
i got a hamster and named him chewbacca or chewy for short
A name for a girl hamster could be pompom of fifi
Cute , brown , small , furry .
Maple is a great name for a ginger hamster
What would be a cute name for a blond roborovski dwarf hamster
This is a very cute name for a hamster . Like my one
I like all of those names
I’m considering getting two dwarf hamsters, have any cute duo names?
what should i name a baby teddy bear hamster
What should I name a White hamster with a little bit of brown on his back?
Need help picking a name for a female hamster with a black body and her tummy is white?
what is a good name for alight brown female hamster with two white spots?
Thanks for helping me find a name for my hamster because of your help i call my hamster truffle caesar.my hamster loves the name
What should I call my light brown with a stripe of white small hamster
whats a good name for a super sweet huge long-haired grey and white Syrian hamster?
I think a good name for a boy or girl hamster is Jaiden cuz I have a crush on a boy named Jaiden and I love him
I'm getting a hamster Saturday and Ima naming it peanut
Idk what to name my female sandy brown syrian hamster, any ideas
My hamster died a while ago and I got anew one today it is orange and is named caramel
Hello! I have a white winter dwarf hamster and his name is Jerry and I have a White mouse named Tenni what do you think about their names
My hamster is a grey dwarf one and his name is popcorn.
My hamsters names are blue oreo and Milkshake !¡
My hamsters name is Ash and the other one is blue!
I was wondering what I should name my winter white can you help
I'm getting a girl and boy and I need names for then
my hamster's name is jose and a good girl name is bonita
My Hamsters name is Summer, i want a family hamster too but my parents sayd no :(
i have a brown and white hamster and it likes to climb but dont know what to call her
Good names could be better if there was grey and white
we have a hamster named Hamilton
I have always wanted a hamster and I got one ! Thanks you for this site it help my name my light brown hamster ❤️
I like taz I am choosing taz
Coco and Hammy are the best hamsters in the world
my hamster is called max
Teddy bear
I have a hamster called popcorn
i have a dwarf winter white hamster named mcfluffnugget or just mcnugget for short
jk i love this website
Why not "Hammy", Many people have hamsters with names that are "Hammy" , Or maybe "Vanilla".
I want to get a hamster and I found so much good names I dont know what name to choose :) (also guy that is going to sue pet helpful YOU GOING DOWN!!!!!!!)
i hate you so much that i am going to sue you
What can i name my blonde and whote hamster that has red eyes ??
I have a hamster named Teddy Bear.
What is a good name for a light brown hamster with white?
Hazzlenut
my hamsters are named toopy and sloppy joe pretty smart ehh
oh and oreo
I love the great names here I now know what to name my little guy
I like Oreo
This helped me to find a good name
Baymax is a good name
I don’t have a hamster so what do I do cuz I’m broke. THANKS
What are some REALLY good names for a hamster(prolly female)
I have 7 dwarf hamsters i names them
1.Oreo (daddy)
2.Cashew (mommy)
3.Cupcake (baby)
4.Vanilla (baby)
5.Cookie (baby)
6.Mochi (baby)
7.Sugar
My lil hammies name is Nugget. I think the next hamster I get witll be sexy beast, I like that one. Or a sexy way to say nugget like nuleno or nuggito
Caramel corn is a good name for a hamster
What about gus gus?
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