What do you name a hamster sitting on top of an alarm clock? OVERTIME!
Hamsters are one of the most popular pets for beginners and just like a cat or a dog, hamsters can give affection to their owners. Also known for being super intelligent, your hamster may even be able to come when its name is called. That means we know how important choosing the right fit may be! No need to stress, we have got you covered.
Below we have compiled a list of the best and cutest hamster names including our favorites for females and males, and a few based on the most common colors.
Female Hamster Names
- Mona
- Bubbles
- Darla
- Catnip
- Clover
- Ivy
- Zoe
- Viva
- Lulu
- Apple
- Nibbles
- Esma
- Tootsie
- Buttons
- Dora
- Mittens
- Char
- Cupcake
- Pearl
- Beans
- Fluffy
- Boots
- Cuddles
- Hazel
- Bella
- Blondie
Male Hamster Names
- Doug
- Disco
- Pudge
- Einstein
- Soy
- Stuart
- Crisp
- Flit
- Peanut
- Ralph
- Tofu
- Karma
- Houdini
- Olly
- Chomp
- Nib
- Soda
- Ernie
- Elvis
- Ham
- Taco
Fur Color Inspired Hamster Names
Some owners may be inspired to choose their pet’s name based on their furry exterior. Although hamsters may come in a variety of beautiful coat colors, we have selected the most imaginative and popular hamster names and grouped them together for you to check out.
Brown Hamster Names
Likely the most common of the bunch, here are our favorite brown-inspired hamster names:
- Chip
- Chewie
- Dusty
- Biscuit
- Mocha
- Coffee
- Cinnamon
- Freckles
- Hershey
Grey and White Hamster Names
Names that sound as dreamy as your hamster looks, here are a few grey and white inspired hamster names:
- Marble
- Domino
- Patches
- Dice
- Oreo
- Sky
- Zebra
- Silver
- Panda
- Checkers
Black Hamster Names
There’s nothing like a cool, slightly mysterious, and very cute hamster name. If you have a jet black hamster and want his name to reflect it, read on for our top black hamster names:
- Dusk
- Smokey
- Coal
- Ash
- Darkness
- Ebony
- Ember
- Storm
- Cinder
- Graphite
- Mud
- Carbon
Related Read: How to Choose the Right Cage Size for Hamsters
Orange Hamster Names
Orange is sweet and delectable – just like your new pet. Below are our suggestions for an orange hamster name:
- Peaches
- Ginger
- Corn Nellious
- Chili
- Copper
- Nutmeg
- Ember
- Marigold
- Spark
- Cheese
- Sunset
- Butterscotch
- Autumn
- Marmalade
- Cheddar
- Blaze
- Tang
- Mimosa
- Nacho
- Carmello
- Mandarin
- Mango
- Citrus
- Fanta
Related Read: Hamster vs Guinea Pig: Which Pet Should You Get? (With Pictures)
Hamster Names Inspired by Movies
Since they are considered a beginner pet, children are typically the proud owners of hamsters. Name inspiration can come from the movies and cartoons they watch. We’ve made a quick mention of the most notable hamster characters below:
- Rhino (Bolt)
- Myron (Secret Life of Pets 2)
- Cheeks (Wild Kratts)
- Doctor Hamster (Peppa Pig)
- Hamtaro (Hamtaro)
- Fang (Horrid Henry)
Bonus: Scientific Name for a Hamster
Although there are 19 different species, the general scientific name for a hamster is Cricetinae. We now understand why they are more commonly (and easily) referred to as hamsters! However, if you’re looking for something a bit more unique, you could always name your new furball “Crice” or “Tinae.”
Finding the Right Name for your Hamster
Hamster name searching can be quite the task, but we hope that our list of the best hamster names has got your wheels spinning. Whether you’ve chosen something based on your little one’s personality or their distinctive coloring – we are sure they will nibble it right up!
And if you’re still feeling a bit overwhelmed because you haven’t found the right name, take a peek at some of our other pet name lists. Even though they’re not for hamsters, one of the names may be perfect for your furball.
Feature Image Credit: _Johannes Menge, Shutterstock
