Hamsters are one of the tiniest house pets. The Syrian and dwarf hamster species in most households. Generally, they are very sweet, adorable, playful, and a great addition to the family. With such a broad personality, getting a name can be quite a task especially if you are petting them for the first time.
Thankfully, the internet has made it easy to find names for your girl or boy hamster pet. Bruno, Cupcake, Eddie, and Sphynx are some of the best for males while Chibby, Hazel, and Jellybean are good choices for females. You can also opt for funny pair names such as Howdie and Rowdie or Jaq-Jaq and Jump-Jump in case you have two of them.
Before getting to the names, it is important to note, as mentioned earlier, that the best-known species of hamsters to have as a pet is the golden or Syrian hamster. Its scientific name is Mesocricetus auratus.
The dwarf hamster is the type that can be petted. The three species of dwarf hamsters that make excellent pets include;
- Campbell’s dwarf hamster scientifically known as Phodopus campbelli
- The winter white dwarf hamster– Scientific name: Phodopus sungorus
- The Roborovski hamster scientifically called Phodopus roborovskii
Following is a collection of names and naming ideas for your little rodent.
Best Girl Hamster Names
A special name for a female pet hamster is Chibby. This is a Japanese word to mean short, tiny, it’s small as a hamster is.
Measuring on 0.8 ounces and less than six inches tall, the hamster is the perfect definition of wee. In Japanese culture, Chibby/ chibi is widely used to describe something really small, chubby and with stubby limbs, as is a pet hamster. The name really does define the cute rodent. Here are more name ideas for your girl hamster.
- Abby
- Abster
- Adelheid
- Aggy
- Alice
- Alicia
- Amber
- Amelia
- Anastasia
- Andromeda
- Angelica
- Annabelle
- Annie
- Apple
- April
- Ashes
- Ashley
- Audrey
- Aurora
- Babs
- Baby
- Bailey
- Beasley
- Bella
- Belle
- Bertha
- Bianca
- Bijou
- Bitsy
- Blitz
- Blondie
- Bonnie
- Boo
- Braid
- Bright Eyes
- Buttercup
- Butterscotch
- Callie
- Candis
- Carissa
- Casey
- Cashmere
- Caspina
- Catnip
- Chance
- Charm
- Cheeks
- Cheeky
- Chica Chubb
- Chiquita
- Cinderella
- Cookie
- Cream
- Creampuff
- Curd
- Daisy
- Dany
- Daphne
- Delilah
- Diamond
- Diane
- Ella
- Emily
- Emma
- Enya
- Erma
- Felicia
- Flora
- Fluffy
- Gabby
- Ginger
- Harriet
- Hazel
- Holly
- Honey
- Honey
- Ivy
- Jasmine
- Jeanie
- Jellybean
- Jemima
- Jojo
- Katy
- Kernel
- Kia
- Lily
- Maggy
- Mary Jane
- Megan
- Merla
- Mimi
- Nikki
- Nina
- Olivia
- Ophelia
- Peach
- Pearl
- Pearl
- Penelope
- Peony
- Peppermint
- Phoebe
- Pink Nose
- Precious
- Precious
- Pretty
- Rose
- Rosie
- Snow White
- Snowball
- Svetlana
- Sweetie
- Sweety
- Tank
- Tazmina
- Thalia
- Tica
- Tilly
- Tink
- Tinkerbelle
- Tiny
- Una
- Velvet
- Violet
- Waffles
- Zoey
Boy/ Male Pet Hamster Names
For the male section, we chose a strong male name Sphynx to mean wisdom, new light, or something new introduced to your life. The name is perfect for your per hamster as you see how it brings joy and a new light into your life.
The name Sphynx or Sphinx is derived from a Celtic meaning to mean supporter. The pet hamster offers you companion, playfulness, and a new light to life.
- Abrico
- Ace
- Acey
- Addison
- Adoc Peregrin
- Adonis
- Adrasta
- Agamemnon
- Aggy
- Alex
- Alexander
- Alexi
- Alfie
- Arnold
- Arrow
- Ash
- Axe
- Bandit
- Bane
- Bao
- Barley
- Benson
- Bernard
- Bibbles
- Brown
- Brown Sugar
- Brownie
- Bruno
- Buddy
- Budweiser
- Bunny
- Cappu
- Captain
- Captain Hook
- Chadwick
- Chalk
- Charles
- Charlie
- Chester
- Chewy
- Cheyanne
- Chico
- Chili
- Chino
- Chopper
- Chubby
- Chuck
- Chuckles
- Cloe
- Cloud
- Cooper
- Corey
- Corn
- Cosmo
- Cotton
- Cuddles
- Cupcake
- Cuppa
- Curd
- Dakki
- Dan Dan
- Danny
- Dash
- Dave
- Demetrius
- Deo
- Dexter
- Dorito
- Dots
- Doughnut
- Dragon
- Drake
- Dread
- Dream
- Duke
- Duncan
- Duo
- Dusty
- Echo
- Eddie
- Eggroll
- Einstein
- Elephant
- Elmo
- Elvis
- Felix
- Fenton
- Fluffy
- Fly
- Foodstuff
- Fortner
- Franklin
- Franklin
- Fred
- Freddy
- Friday
- Frisky
- Frodo
- Fudge
- Garfield
- George
- Giggles
- Gin
- Gus
- Gus-Gus
- Hado
- Hamlet
- Hammie
- Hammy
- Irish
- Ivan
- Izzy
- Jack
- Jacob
- Jasper
- Jeffery
- Jet
- Kassidi
- Larry
- Lava
- Leo
- Levi
- Lloyd
- Luke
- Marvin (Marv)
- Max
- Maximilian
- Motley
- Mouse
- Napolean
- Neo
- Oreo
- Orlando
- Oscar
- Otto
- Pablo
- Pacey
- Paulie
- Pepper
- Pepperoni
- Peppy
- Pepsi
- Perdy
- Rhino
- Scooby
- Scout
- Snowy
- Snuggles
- Sparky
- Spaz
- Speedy
- Spike
- Spot
- Stitch
- Storm
- Taco
- Tank
- Tanner
Funny Hamster Names for Pairs
For pleasure, leisure, or sometimes companionship, hamsters can be in pairs. Most especially during buying or adoption of the pet hamsters, many of you carry pairs home with you. So instead of looking for two names for your hamsters. Here are pair names for them matched with their gender pairing.
Boy and Girl Names
- Bam-Bam and Pebbles
- Cheeko and Cheeks
- Manny and Lilee
- Martini and Cosmo
- Momo and Mimi
- Munchkin and Pumpkin
- Noo-Noo and Noodles
- Sisyphus and Sassie
- Speedy and Dee-Dee
- Zulu and Lulu
Male – Male Names
- Howdie and Rowdie
- Jaq-Jaq and Jump-Jump
- Jinx and Binx
- McNugget and McChicken
- Momo and Bobo
- Mustache and Beard
- Speedy and Greedy
- Stinky and Winky
- Tintin and Munchkin
- Tyler and Skyler
Female-Female Names
- Bitter and Glitter
- Cinnamon and Cinnabon
- Classy and Sassy
- Layla and Cayla
- Lufu and Fufu
- Milky and Silky
- Missy and Dissy
- Sniffles and Tickles
- Snowball and Puffball
- Sugar and Booger
Other Good Pair Names
- Abbott and Abby
- Abel and Abilene
- Ace and Acey
- Agamemnon and Aggy
- Alexander and Alexis
- Ali and Baba
- Amelia and Anastasia
- Andre and Andrea
- Andromeda and Milkyway
- Angel and Angelica
- Angus and Annie
- Anxiety and Stress
- Apollo and Artemis
- Apples and Oranges
- Aragona and Arathorn
- Arnold and Schwartzhamester
- Ashes and Ashley
- Asterix and Obelix
- Astra and Astro
- Atticus and Attila
- Aurora and Venus
- Autumn and Summer
- Babble and Gaggle
- Babe and Baby
- Bacon and Eggs
- Bear and Honey
- Bella and The Beast
- Ben and Bert
- Bert and Ernie
- Bingo and Ringo
- Boba and Fett
- Brett and Bert
- Bud and Weiser
- Bugsy and Whitey (albinos)
- Bull and Winkle
- Bunny and Smoky
- Caesar and Brutus
- Calvin and Hobbes
- Candy and Sweetheart
- Chance and Serendipity
- Charlotte and Web
- Cheeko and Charlie
- Cheeky and Cheese
- Chewy and Chibi (means ‘tiny’ in Japanese)
- Chip and Cinnamon
- Chip and Dale
- Chip and Speedo
- Cutie and FuFu
- Demon Hamster and Destroyer
- Devil Hamster and Diablo
- Dots and Doodles
- Dumpling and Soup
- Elmo and Emily
- Fannie and Zoey
- Fergus and Flame
- Fluff Hamster and Fluffernutter
- Freeloader and Sleepy
- Frodo and Chewbacca
- Fuzzball and Fuzzbutt
- Gengis and Khan
- Giggles and Griggles
- Hammy and Hamster
- Helen and Troy
- Hera and Hercules
- Holmes and Watson
- Hunka and Munka
- Ice and Cream
- Ichabod and Crane
- Itchie and Scratchie
- Itsy and Bitsy
- Jabba and Hut
- Jack and Jackie
- Jelly and Bean
- Jumpy and Jumper
- Little and Bit
- Little and Buddy
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Marie and Sophie
- Martini and Olive
- Mickey and Minnie
- Muffin and Top
- Nerf and Derf
- Nicky and Magie
- Nilly and Willy
- Oatis and Ollie
- Patter and Paws
- Peanut and Butter
- Pepe and Pepper
- Pepperoni and Mozzarella
- Pinky and The Brain
- Rachel and Ross
- Remus and Romulus
- Ren and Stimpy
- Ringo and Dingo
- Ruby and Rudy
- Sable and Satin
- Scruffy and Shady
- Silver and Gold
- Skippy and Hazel
- Sleepy and Slurpee
- Sniffles and Snuffles
- Snow and White
- Sugar and Spice
- Sweety and Squeaky
- Tabitha and Tammy
- Thelma and Louise
- Thistle and Thyme
- Thunder and Lightning
- Tiger and Izzy
- Tom and Jerry
- Troubles and Truffles
- Weenie and Whiney
- Whiskers and Wiggles
- William (Willy) and Lilly
- Zipper and GusGus
Fiction-themed Hamster Names
What is the hamster’s name in bolt?
Rhino is the name of the hamster in Disney’s 2008 animated feature film Bolt
What is the orange hamster’s name in secret life of pets?
Myron is the name of in The Secret Life of Pets and The Secret Life of Pets 2
Following is a short video clip from the film
Other Fictional Hamster Names include
- Hamzou in the Idolmaster
- Cheeks– Wild Kratts- A European hamster named by Martin of how he can store a lot of food in his cheek pouches.
- Hamtaro: Hamta- A courageous Ham-Ham who’s always ready to help out his friends and his owner Laura.
- Doctor Hamster: Peppa Pig A Hamster who works at the hospital. First appears in “Pedro’s Cough”.
- Ebichu– Ebichu; A housekeeper who embarrasses her owner and at nighttime, she leads the secret alter-ego Ebichuman.
- Fang: Henry’s pet hamster in Horrid Henry
- Marion in the Bounty Hamster.
- Peepi– A hamster who is turned into a city monster by Zim in the Invader Zim
- Penfold in the Danger Mouse
Hamster Naming Ideas
Hamster names can come in all sorts of ways. Male, female, and pairs, the names are endless and never-ending, which means the choice becomes even harder to make. Here are some naming ideas you can use to aid with your name selection:
- Start off with writing names that would be possible options for naming your pet.
- Eliminate any names that may be too cheesy or obvious for your cheesy friend.
- Follow your personal preferences to guide you on the best options available.
- Test out these best options with your hamster. In some cases, the hamster will simply make the decision for you.
How do you teach your hamster its name?
Simply let your hamster get used to the sound of his name by talking to him when you feed or pet him. After a few weeks, try holding out a small treat, and call your hamster by name and make it a habit until your little creature learns
Can Hamsters Remember their Names?
Like other pets, hamster can remember their names especially if they are trained or thought properly. However, they’re not as intelligent as rats. Not a lot about their intelligence hasn’t been documented.
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