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 405What 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 353How 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 349Is Bob a good name for a hamster?
Bob is a solid name. You have my approval.
Helpful 321Can 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
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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
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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?
Can I put 2 dwarf hamsters together
What name is cute for a grey female dwarf robo hamster
any usggestions for 4 adorbale babaey frogs
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?
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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
hammy
Good name for an orange and white hamster
what if your parent ssays no to you for getting a hamster
Those are cute names for hamsters
I just got a black shorthaired female Syrian hamster. Do you have any ideas on what to call it?
My hamster is called lady do you think it is a good name
i want a hamster. what should i name it
I have a little baby female longhorn I can't think of a name so what is a good name I should name her
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)
Hashbrown for brown
I have a Russian Dwarf hamster and he is light brown and white. I have no clue What tho name him. Any ideas. I just got him this morning but I’m thinking MOCHI but idk. Any ideas or advice
I like the name cheerio for a peach hamster
Is Pixie a good hamster name???
Is Hazel a good name for a Syrian or should I name her something else
what are good names for orange hampsters
what if you hamster is gold
What isa good name for a teddy bear hamster, that is red and white
I named my hammy churro
love all thesse names thanks it helped so much
I might get this black hamster what’s some good Ideas?
Actually, the definition of Hammy is: (of acting or an actor) exaggerated or overly theatrical. It is an adjective.
Does anyone know how I can tame my robovoskii hamster? His name is Buddy. He is always scared of people and he is always running away. Is it because my grandpa hates him??
I’m going to get a dwarf hamster soon. I don’t know what it will look like, but I’m going to name her/him Minni. Is this a good name?
What color hamster would be named Pickle.
What is a good name for a brown and white hamster
my mom said yes to me having to hamsters
What would be a good name for an albino hamster
what is a good name for a winter white hampster??
i have a hamster but i cant figure out what to name him i have a list of saying these names : cotton happy combo gus muffin paws wiskers skittles cookie. that is all im looking for a hamster name that its meaning means it is fast so pls help me find a sight that can look for fast hamster names #lovehamsters
I asked my mom can i get a hamster and she said mayby
AND I LOVE HAMSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can hamsters get a flu
i named my 2 hamsters Pollo and Josefina are history! the names are so funny
I’m getting used to hamsters and naming them Phineas and Ferb! Hope you like the names
What are names for a winter white hamster
i am turning ten tomorrow and i might get a hamster tomorrow :)
Blue and yellow hamster?
what is a good name for a gray and white hamster?
I hope my parents let me get a hamster. I want one really bad.
Name it re bon
I’m gonna name my hamster sonic or hegie
I am getting a hamster this week and I don’t know what I should name(it is a boy) if you guys could help me this are some ideas I had
.Hammy
.Jackson
.Fluffy
.Sushi
.Sammy
You could name your hamster Mochi
Hi! I have a list of female hamster names I think you all will like:
Saige
Tiger
Babe
Boots
Dolly
Ginger
Holly
Lady
Precious
Pearl
and
Tazzy
I hope you enjoy these hamster names!
Boiiii
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
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