Hamster Names – 500+ Great Ideas For Naming Your Pet Hamster

Hamsters are commonly kept as house pets due to their small body, cute and adorable. And what interesting is some of them are social that need the other hamsters, but there are some hamsters that don’t like living together. If you keep hamsters as pets, here are our recommended pet hamster names for you. 

Male Hamster Names

• Onyx
• Gadget
• Sparky
• Lucky
• Dread
• Dragon
• Zeke
• Nibbler
• Buzz
• Spike
• Portobello
• Malcolm
• Cocoa
• Elliot
• Charlie
• Bandito
• Zane
• Pike
• Rufus
• Colonel
• Gerald
• Hendrix
• Diego
• Lord
• Boots
• Buster
• Pickle
• Junior
• Beastie
• Sebby
• Chubby
• Taz
• Popcorn
• Mugs
• Argos
• Luca
• Block
• Igor
• Fireball
• Gray
• Sleepy
• Peanut
• Ken
• Burlap
• Hercules

• Jacko
• Galileo
• Finn
• Twine
• Brutus
• Caramel
• Hankey
• Harvey
• Hamilton
• Sneezy
• Gummy
• Hamton
• Cirrus
• Rusty
• Lenny
• Kukku
• Romeo
• Gingerbread Man
• Rocky
• Goldie
• Alfonzo
• Arnie
• Lazlo
• Van
• Eric
• Avatar
• Achilles
• Garfield
• Scotty
• Chalk
• Madden
• Jake
• Ranger
• Elephant
• Maximillian
• Pepper
• Buddy
• Kikki
• Brownie
• Tyler
• Kale
• Bashful
• Fuzzy
• Daunte
• Lemmy
• Fidget
• Dopey
• Max

• Guy
• Whiz
• Hamster
• Pickles
• Acey
• Bruce
• Flash
• Luke
• Moss
• Harry
• Dash
• Rex
• Danny
• Isaac
• Captain
• Carl
• Suede
• Jack
• Ziggy
• Merrylegs
• Grizzly
• Inca
• Gary
• Rogan
• Fry
• Leo
• Brax
• Mindy
• Steve
• Ripley
• Yale
• Bubbles
• Chopper
• Diesel
• Ash
• Racer
• Zoey
• Bubba
• Chance
• Gonzales
• Cheerio
• Brick
• Domino
• Frank

• Knuckles
• Ian
• Carlson
• Andrew
• Charming
• Boss
• Martyn
• Scout
• Jo Jo
• Dinky
• Skittles
• Jet
• Whiskey
• IronFox
• Gus
• Corn
• Ambrose
• Elan
• Magma
• Easton
• Klepto
• Hamlin
• Arnold
• Theo
• Bear
• Jasper
• Nomad
• Caw
• Tweek
• Idaho
• Waffles
• Walter
• Prince
• Baron
• Biscuit
• Nugget
• Fluke
• Panda
• Conan
• Chip

• Flakie
• Donut
• Canterbury
• Cheeks
• Kendal
• Caesar
• Frodo
• Ace
• Dan-Dan
• Adonis
• Justin
• Squeaker
• Shredder
• Kendrew
• Bernard
• Mickey
• Happy
• George
• Archie
• Elijah
• Machimos
• Jacy
• Alfie
• Lazy
• Felipe
• Joey
• Noah
• Rudolph
• Titch
• Sonic
• Eddie
• Billy Babe
• Abby
• Jerry
• Lion
• Teddy
• Elvis
• Julius
• Foxy
• Zipper

• Lucius
• Noodle
• Alfy
• Rodel
• Alexander
• Mead
• Elmo
• Chuckles
• Carrots
• Python
• Peter
• Dusty
• Slash
• Bandit
• Flipper
• Stuart
• Coco Nose
• Gaston
• Bazooka
• Cotton
• Tanner
• Munster
• Sunny
• Kylo
• Doodle
• Buzzard
• Adolfo
• BG (Big Guy)
• Arrow
• Disco
• Butternut
• Archer
• Figaro
• Tiny
• Dexter
• Ward
• Frisky
• Jordan
• Speedy
• Billy Bob
• Bond
• Kujo
• Echo
• Lil’Dude
• William

• Hammy
• Mclaren
• Neo
• Clay
• Gabs
• Huck
• Homer
• Ewyn
• Chomper
• Teal
• Klaus
• Cuddles
• Einstein
• Chewy
• Felix
• Jaws
• Lloyd
• Thor
• Duster
• Sandy
• Chuck
• Punkin
• Gilbert
• Marshmallow
• Buckwheat
• Fluffball
• JoJo
• Hairy
• Wolf
• Axel
• Bingo
• Sugar
• Matthew
• Blue
• Pretzels
• Twist
• Cooper
• Doodles
• Butterscotch
• Coconut
• Gnasher
• Judas
• Titan
• Dave
• DJ
• Drake
• Pippin
• Tawny
• Ricky

• Nevada
• Hulk
• Chester
• Jace
• Dan
• Anthony
• Sprinkle
• Snoopy
• Hado
• Webb
• Paul
• Cracker
• Lancelot
• Saint
• Chase
• Franklin
• Paulie
• Grumpy
• Bongo
• Billy
• Frankenstein
• Maximilian
• Muffy
• Dots
• Pablo
• Damien
• Cowboy
• Bunky
• Jumpy
• King
• Batman
• Flicker
• Tommy
• Flame
• Lance
• Barley
• Oscar
• Todrick
• Chiku
• Mokachino
• Acorn
• Keegan
• Xanadu
• Toffee
• Fly
• Sammy

• Tegan
• Baxter
• Arlo
• Tyson
• Hamlet
• Vinny
• Alex
• Nacho
• Fluffy
• Smirnoff
• Charlie Brown
• Glass
• Larry
• Slate
• Harley
• Duke
• Elroy
• Charmin
• Zippy
• Pecan
• Greg
• Lycan
• Doc
• Twitch
• Scrabbles
• AJ
• Walnut
• Kane
• Sweep
• Jazz
• Claud
• Cheddar
• Freddy
• Miles
• Aero

If you are looking for more male hamster names, we still have 400 male hamster names that can inspire you. 

Female Hamster Names

• Babs
• Lady
• Missy
• Julie
• Buffy
• Rosie
• Cinderella
• Chuu
• Mona
• Coco
• Princess
• Annie
• Blitz
• Elizabeth
• Becky
• Twist
• Jingle
• Angelina
• Gizmo
• Georgia
• Smokey
• Pepper
• Agnus
• Diane
• Cashmere
• Buttons
• Iris
• Gretel
• Kirby
• Gypsy
• Madeline
• Josephine
• Hazel
• Erma
• Ivy
• Bijou
• Gracie
• Beans
• Pippi
• Eve
• Cookie
• Tootsie

• Bebe
• Zoe
• Jasmine
• Bonita
• Fluffy
• Eme
• Kyla
• Miss Piggy
• Trixie
• Cocoa
• Latte
• Mittens
• Butterscotch
• Dolly
• Angelica
• Sunny Wiggles
• Foo Foo
• Ruby
• Nibbles
• Mandi
• Daisy
• Dinky
• Beasley
• Lacy
• Elisha
• Fantine
• Amber
• Hammy
• Clementine
• Elmo
• Nutmeg
• Fiona
• Apple
• Juliet
• Olly
• Katrina
• Chip
• Victoria
• Poppet
• Helga
• Snow White
• Ham Ham
• Sophia
• Katie

• Cuddles
• Cutie Pie
• Holly
• Jan
• Bubbles
• Harriet
• Sweety
• Cupcake
• Daphne
• Abby
• Aggy
• Chiquita
• Barbie
• Cottonball
• Bonnie
• Millie
• Boots
• Cindy
• Lucy
• Darling
• Hermione
• Creampuff
• Cutie
• Mini
• Greece
• Lana
• Midnight
• Joana
• Anna
• Bailey
• Magenta
• Maggy
• April
• Glory
• Karma
• Cheeks
• Popcorn
• Christie
• Skippy
• Lilly

• Sugar
• Flora
• Joanne
• Sweetie
• Colette
• Hampy
• Cinnamon
• Cheeky
• Furry
• Sheila
• Kiwi
• Buttercup
• Ginger
• Ashes
• Cream
• Angel
• Curd
• Tinkerbelle
• Mimi
• Jayla
• Lulu
• Conrad
• Jamie
• Alice
• Viva
• Camilla
• Polly
• Lily
• Charlotte
• Peaches
• Chewy
• Amelia
• Gloria
• Clover
• Coraline
• Freckles
• Loulou
• Jessi
• Candis
• Torrie
• Lucie
• Caroline
• Andromeda
• Honey

• Bitz
• Dora
• Chubby
• Ella
• Ashley
• Blondie
• Hannah
• Claire
• Elaine
• Brownie
• Pearl
• Pinky
• Yonina
• Oreo
• Blossom
• Lucky
• Peppermint
• Bertha
• Eloise
• Roberta
• Furball
• Sleepy
• Tinkerbell
• Kate
• Goldilocks
• Odie
• Charm
• Biscuit
• Jingles
• Joy
• Speedy
• Mabel
• Bella
• Dutchess
• Zippy
• Jellybean
• Xena
• Minnie
• Precious
• Pumpkin
• Fancy
• Ally

If you still want to find more for female hamster names, we have Over 300 Cute female Hamster Names for you.

Dwarf Hamster Names

• Chubby
• Nugget
• Spike
• Dude
• Howdie
• Buzz
• Maximilian
• Chuck
• BB
• Jo Jo
• Sisyphus
• Larry
• Lucius
• Fonzie
• Aggy
• Lily
• Fluffball
• Gus-Gus
• Cinderalla
• Felix
• Jujubee
• Winky
• Tiny
• Champ
• Ginger
• Pebbles
• Dopey
• Jellybean
• Mini
• Pinball
• Cubby
• Fang
• Snowball
• Hershey
• Biggie Smalls
• Windie
• Jaq
• Polly
• Goldilocks
• Amber

• Peewee
• Foo-Foo
• Belle
• Lady
• Mindy
• Maggy
• Chuckles
• Rex
• Nookie
• Blondie
• Niblet
• Pip
• Alfy
• Cookie
• Beasley
• Amelia
• Bruno
• Bashful
• Cottonball
• Frank
• Hairy
• Gumdrop
• Bruiser
• Cooper
• Mittens
• Pearl
• Tink
• Echo
• Beanie
• Jiggs
• Trinket
• Boots
• Dozer
• Manny
• Cujo
• Mia
• Grumpy
• Margarita
• Brutus
• Bing
• Marshmallow
• Dopy

• Dink
• Bonnie
• Bitz
• Cartman
• Crumpet
• Beans
• Binky
• Cheeko
• Chow-Chow
• Cheech
• Lilo
• Catnip
• Mimi
• Jinx
• Caboose
• Pokey
• Cracker
• Cashmere
• Sneezy
• Gizmo
• Chickpea
• Chicklet
• Coda
• Teddy
• Sleepy
• Buttercup
• Honey
• Kibbles
• Olive
• Bubba
• Jezzy
• Pepper
• Teeny
• Milk
• Lollipop
• April
• Kilo
• Chance
• Squirt
• Snuffles
• Peppermint
• Jasper
• Guzu
• Noodles
• Ace

• Dustbunny
• Gretel
• Roo
• Foo Foo
• Babs
• Lil’ Buddy
• Snow White
• Doodles
• Fifi
• Kazoo
• Penny
• Chili
• Cuddles
• Curd
• Scrappy
• Bebe
• Munchkin
• Maximillian
• Cutie
• Duchess
• Wookie
• Gus
• Dood
• Doc
• Cheeks
• Bitsy
• Bella
• Caesar
• Gravy
• Bambino
• Bruce
• Coco Nose
• Nimbus
• Freckles
• Pomsky
• Jazzy
• Beano
• Speedy
• Boo
• Taz
• Crackers
• Gunner
• Punk
• Pixie
• Sassie
• Bertha
• Thimble
• Dodo

• Pablo
• Buster
• Bumblebee
• Dolly
• Sparky
• Tinkerbell
• Dots
• Pea
• Mandi
• Twiggy
• Franklin
• Poquito
• Archie
• Lulu
• Joy
• Cirrus
• Bunny
• Mamacita
• Popcorn
• Itsy Bitsy
• Momo
• Stewie
• Cinderella
• Toy
• Mugs
• Creampuff
• Mabel
• Shortcake
• Dexter
• Cinnamon
• Bugs
• Poppet
• Dinky
• Toto
• Happy
• Bilbo
• Dave
• Steve
• Precious
• Bo Peep
• Chiquita

• Jingles
• Hairball
• Minisita
• Bean
• Honey Boo Boo
• Java
• Hobbs
• Angelica
• Ripley
• Elmo
• Chicko
• Acorn
• Jump-Jump
• Nibbles
• Hobbit
• Brownie
• Donut
• Capone
• Noo-Noo
• Crusher
• Cheddar
• Gidget
• Lolly
• Cotton
• Chico
• Holly
• Frosty
• Jo Jo
• Bubbles
• Magenta
• Acey
• Chip
• Max
• Gadget
• Buttons
• Furball
• Bon Bon
• Charmin
• Ella
• Muffy
• Skids
• Lilee

If you still interested in dwarf hamster names, you can check our over 250 great dwarf names

Funny Hamster Names

• Miss Cheeky
• Pinky
• Nipper
• Dr. Chuckles
• Tasmanian Devil
• Twinkie
• Hamione
• Mister Fluffs
• Fluffy
• Bitz
• Cheesecake
• Wiggles
• Harry
• Gizmo
• Eskimo
• Kit Kat
• Arya
• Alexander Hamsterton
• Hamalot
• Hamela Hamderson
• Patches
• Snowflake
• Mickey Mouse
• Ruthless
• Teddy
• Diggs
• Hamsterdam
• Scabbers
• Dust Bunny
• Cotton Ball
• Poofers
• Lord Voldemort
• Bitsy
• Tinkerbell
• Yoda
• Cosmo
• Princess
• Chongo
• Napoleon
• Hermione Granger
• Furball
• Speedy
• Dottie
• Tippy
• Sir Nibblets
• Snowball

• Chumlee
• Arrow
• Bullet
• Digger
• Bob
• Tank
• Hamstrella
• Nemo
• Puffin
• Thor
• Chibi
• Tornado
• Nutmeg
• Shaggy
• Hamsterdance
• Fluffernutter
• Kia
• Buck
• Speck
• Hamilton
• Ink
• Bobby
• Ricky Bobby
• Stubbs
• Dolly
• Chess
• Zip
• Little League
• Whiskers
• Hamlet
• Shredder
• Pygmy Puff
• The Ham Man
• Butternut
• Ninja
• Baymax
• Elvis
• Mr. Pouches
• Sir Squeaks-A-Lot
• Ice
• Archer

• Buckwheat
• Brain
• Sir Paws
• Kiwi
• Adonis
• Maple
• Mr. Pickles
• Madam Nibblets
• Mr. Cheeks
• Sirius Black
• Duke Fuzz
• Harley Hamster
• Nomad
• Prince
• Sweety
• Jimmy
• Rhino
• The Rock
• Dragon
• Soldier
• Giant
• Domino
• Cheeto
• Brutus
• Gingersnap
• Jon Snow
• Hames Dean
• Hamtaro
• Hamson
• Babydoll
• Pretzels
• Fluff Butt
• Cupcake
• Hermione
• Grumpy
• Cinnabon
• Beefcakes
• Portobello
• Hampton
• Sweetheart
• Ham the Man
• Rocky

• Charlie Brown
• Ham Solo
• Sushi
• Goldilocks
• Bytes
• Magenta
• Cheeky
• Ratt
• Puff
• Miss Squeaks
• The Mountain
• Boo Bear
• Wolverine
• Ham n’ Cheese
• Ladybug
• Bug
• Stewart
• Dalmatian
• Mr. Chunky
• Cinderella
• Houdini
• Peanut
• Madam Ham
• Butterball
• Butterscotch
• Paul Bunyan
• Tooth
• Tawny
• Munchkin
• Hairy Kane
• Minnie Mouse
• Ajax
• Foo Foo
• Holly Ham
• Acorn
• Waffles
• Cheeks
• Hammer
• Sting
• Snoopy
• Tiger
• Fang
• Turbo
• Mouse
• Sneezy
• Grizzly
• Dude
• Hamstring
• Ping

• Motley Crue
• Abrahamster Lincoln
• Lovey
• Cuddles
• Ham Solo
• Batman
• Hamburger
• Ripley
• Hair Ball
• Hamsta
• Waddles
• Freckles
• Hamelia
• Flufferson
• Foodstuff
• Chewy
• Curley
• T-Bone
• Bagel
• Einstein
• Snuggles
• Mr. Nibbles
• Ying Yang
• Warrior
• Squeaks
• Nibbles
• Biggie
• Miss Chunky
• Scrap
• Puma
• Panda
• Truffle
• Lady Fluff
• Dot
• Chubbie
• Hambone
• Squirrel
• Cotton
• Nightmare
• Chubby
• Chevron
• Honey
• Jon Hammster
• Orange Soda
• Kernel
• Tic Tac
• Lovebug
• Hammie
• Stuart Little

Finding a funny hamster name would be challenging, but still can find our top funny hamster names over 200 names

Disney Hamster Names

• Ursula
• Sally
• Mickey
• Dash
• Roo
• Zipper
• Dug
• Kevin
• Cubby
• Major
• Dinah
• Vanellope
• Sully
• Gaston
• Marie
• Nala
• Judy
• Jafar
• Olaf
• Nemo
• Aurora
• Flubber
• Carl
• Eve
• Belle
• Dottie
• Grem
• Merida
• Bruno
• Pascal
• Winnie
• Bambi
• Little John
• Rhino
• Minnie
• Flit
• Boo
• Joy
• Mittens
• Kristoff
• Stitch
• Max
• Dory
• Mater
• Ariel
• Grimsby
• Hopper
• Mochi
• Honey
• Elsa
• Lilo
• Fergus
• Arlo
• Goofy
• Rolly
• Koda
• Anna
• Jasmine
• Pluto
• Chip
• Scar
• Genie
• Tiana
• Lady

Check the full list of Disney hamster names

Brown Hamster Names

• Honey
• Winnie
• Ruby
• Chip
• Mocha
• Muffin
• Umber
• Walnut
• Pumpkin
• Teddy
• Tootsie
• Charlie Brown
• Foxy
• Toffee
• Biscuit
• Sherry
• Peanut
• Pancake
• Clay
• Acorn
• Butternut
• Cupcake
• Sunny
• Sandy
• Cashew
• Cappuccino
• Chewy (Chewie, Chewey)
• Buff
• Carmela
• Ember
• Nugget
• Brunette
• Penny
• Woody
• Twine
• Nutella
• Scarlette
• Porter
• Cowboy
• Chewbacca
• Brownie
• Taffy
• Rusty
• Cocoa
• Waffles
• Goldie
• Dusty
• Caramel
• Ginger
• Butterscotch
• Bruno

Check the full list of brown hamster names

Grey Hamster Names

• Smoky (or Smokey)
• Ashley
• Ashton
• Storm (or Stormie)
• Shelby
• Morgan
• Graycie
• Mercury
• Fritz
• Dawn
• Shady
• Grayson
• Sage
• Misty
• Sylvester
• Dorian (as in Dorian Gray)
• Zelda
• Ash
• Emily
• Ziggy
• Dusty
• Edie
• Ember
• Skye
• Merlin
• Cosmo
• Yuki
• Heather
• Mouse
• Shadow

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White Hamster Names

• Chalky
• Sugar
• Crystal
• Sirius
• Misty
• Nimbus
• Fluffy
• Ice
• Fairy
• Sparkle
• Lily
• Kaya
• Casper
• Puffball
• Angel
• Cotton
• Luna
• Daisy
• Blondie
• Puff
• Frosty
• Popcorn
• Milky
• Jasmine
• Phlox
• Pearl
• Snow
• Snowball
• Snoopy
• Snowy
• Yuki

Check the full list of white hamster names

Black Hamster Names

• Guinness
• Angus
• Blackberry (or just Berry)
• Darcy
• Trinity
• Bandit
• Buzz
• Jedi
• Nyx
• Bean
• Batman
• Porter
• Schwarz
• Mamba
• Cole (Coal)
• Smoky
• Zorro
• Jett / Jetta
• Midnight
• Brenna / Brena
• Eve (Evening, Evie)
• Chopper
• Maverick
• Vader
• Cola (as in Coke or Pepsi)
• Sonny
• Boomer
• Delaney
• Neo
• Elvira
• Pepper
• Poppy
• Cinderella
• Flint
• Becky
• Darth (Darth Vader)
• Galaxy
• Shadow
• Blackjack
• Hershey
• Shady
• Toto
• Leila / Layla (meaning “night”)
• Ash
• Arya
• Adrian
• Bartholomew (Bart)
• Ophelia
• Asher (Ash)
• Dashiell (Dash)
• Amaya
• Dusty
• Bruno
• Scout
• Vinnie
• Espresso
• Vega
• Blake
• Dre
• Colby

See more the full list of black hamster names

Black and White Hamster Names

• Orca
• Puffin
• Sylvester
• Pixel
• Maverick
• Smudge
• Oreo
• Nigel
• Scrabble
• Zigzag (Ziggy)
• Ying-Yang
• Chaplin
• Barcode
• Audrey
• Skunk
• Chevron
• Snoopy
• Freckles
• Domino
• Rocky
• Nyx
• Aurora
• Bessie or Bess
• Mottle
• Penguin
• Tuxedo (Tux)
• Felix
• Chester
• Sushi
• Jazz
• Chanel
• Panda
• Jasper
• Dottie
• Betty
• Coco
• Zorro
• Dice
• Lucky
• Dotty
• Minnie
• Mittens
• Greta
• Tuxedo
• Butler
• Charlie
• Inky
• Pepper
• Keys
• Checkers
• Marble
• Drake
• Pongo
• Mickey
• Zebra
• Dalmatian
• Chess
• Motley
• Stripey

Check the full list of black and white hamster names

Tips to Choose a Hamster Name

So you’ve got a delightful new hamster friend! Now comes the fun part: picking the perfect name.

Here are some tips to help you find a name that’s both adorable and fitting for your tiny companion:

Get inspired by appearance

• Color: Classic choices like “Snowball” for a white hamster or “Cappuccino” for a brown one never go out of style.
• Markings: Does your hamster have a cute stripe down its back? “Stripe” or “Racer” could be perfect!
• Size: Tiny hammies might inspire playful names like “Peanut” or “Bean.”

Consider personality

• Energetic: For a hamster who’s always on the go, names like “Dash” or “Zippy” fit the bill.
• Curious: “Explorer” or “Scout” could suit a hamster who loves to investigate their surroundings.
• Cuddly: For a gentle soul, names like “Snuggles” or “Sweetie” feel just right.

Embrace the cute factor

• Whimsical: “Tinkerbell,” “Waffles,” or “Sprinkles” add a touch of whimsy.
• Food-Themed: “Biscuit,” “Muffin,” or “Pipsqueak” are adorable and reflect their tiny stature.
• Classic Cuteness: “Honey,” “Sweetie,” or “Sugar” are timeless choices.

Think outside the box

• Movie/Pop Culture: Does your hamster remind you of a certain character? “Leia” or “Frodo” could be fun choices.
• Mythology: For a regal hamster, names like “Cleopatra” or “Zeus” might be fitting.
• Funny Puns: “Hammy Neutron” or “Wheely Wonka” add a touch of humor.

Bonus tips

• Keep it Short & Sweet: Hamsters learn their names, so short, easy-to-pronounce names are ideal.
• Avoid Names Like Commands: Don’t choose names that sound similar to commands like “No” or “Come.”
• Say it Out Loud: Make sure the name rolls off the tongue and feels right for you and your hamster.

Final Words

Due to their small size, hamsters are considered a child’s pet.

But don’t get it wrong, hamsters are animals that like to sleep during the daytime, and sleep during the night.

So, if you disturb their sleep to play, they often bite. But overall, hamsters are great pets and should be named properly.

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