100 Names for Pet Hamsters

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Updated on 01/21/22

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In This Article

Top Names
Naming Tips
Girl Names
Boy Names
Unique Names
Funny Names
Adorable Names
A to Z Names

Naming a new pet is both an exciting and, oftentimes, difficult task. You want the most suitable name for your new, little friend but may be having some trouble in picking one out. If you need help coming up with a name—something funny, adorable, or unique—take a look at these 100 hamster names that might spark an idea or be just right for your new pet.

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Top Hamster Names

Biscuit
Buttercup
Cheeks
Cookie
Cupcake
Daisy
Doughnut
Duncan
Einstein
Fluffy
Hamilton
Hamlet
Hammy
Nibbles
Patches
Whiskers

Tips for Naming Your Hamster

A good hamster name is one that is easy to pronounce. Your hamster can recognize its name and even respond by coming to you. Hamsters are not long-lived (usually, 2 to 3 years is the max), but this might be your child's first pet and will be a long-lasting memory. When it comes to thinking about names, take cues from its appearance, one of its personality quirks, or a pop culture reference that makes you think of your pet.

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Girl Hamster Names

Take a look at a bunch of feminine names; most are two-syllables. These names are easy to say and simple for your pet to understand.

Abby
Belle
Cleo
Daisy
Dolly
Dora
Evie
Ginger
Holly
Ivy
Lola
Penny
Peppa
Rosie
Roxy
Sophie
Sydney
Tinkerbell
Trixie
Zoe

Boy Hamster Names

If you or your child feel a masculine name fits the bill for your furry friend, then take a look at this list that features a sampling of male names of all types.

Alexander
Arnold
Chadwick
Cletis
Duncan
Einstein
Felix
Franklin
Frodo
Gomez
Gus
Harley
Harvey
Houdini
Jasper
Jojo
Max
Rocky
Sammy
Taco

Unique Hamster Names

Hamsters are most known for their cheeks that can balloon out to double their head size, their big eyes, and their whiskers. They are little squeak machines that love their running wheel. You often see them hopping, scampering, and zipping around the cage. Consider the unique qualities of your hamster when thinking up a name.

Cheeks
Chewy
Chomper
Fuzzy
Harry
Hoppy
Mr. Whiskers
Nibbles
Nipsey
Patches
Poopsie
Scratches
Scurry
Shaggy
Small Fry
Spaz
Speedy
Squeak
Wheeler
Whiskers

Funny Hamster Names

You can goof around with a name and think of something that plays off the "ham" in hamster. Or, you can think up tough guy names for your cute little furball. Inject your sense of humor and wit into the name creation process.

Bandit
Bear
Furby
Gizmo
Googles
Hambert
Hamham
Hamilton
Hamlet
Hammy
Hamsta
Kujo
Mia Hamm-ster
Oompa Loompa
Pip Squeak
Poptart
Quicksilver
Rambo
Scabbers
Shredder

Adorable Hamster Names

Of all the pet rodents, hamsters rank among the highest for their cute factor. Embrace its sweet, furry aesthetic and give it a name worthy of the warm, fuzzy feelings you get looking at it.