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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 be affectionate to their owners. Because they’re intelligent, your hamster may even be able to come when their name is called.
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 various beautiful coat colors, we selected the most imaginative and popular hamster names and grouped them together for you to check out.
Brown Hamster Names
Brown is the most common coat color; here are our favorite brown-inspired hamster names:
- Chip
- Chewie
- Dusty
- Biscuit
- Mocha
- Coffee
- Cinnamon
- Freckles
- Hershey
Grey and White Hamster Names
For names that sound as dreamy as your hamster looks, here are a few gray 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, cute hamster name. If you have a jet-black hamster and want their 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
Hamster Names Inspired by Movies
Since they are considered beginner pets, children are typically the proud owners of hamsters, and they can get inspiration 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 species, the 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 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 a task, but we hope our list of the best hamster names has your wheels spinning. Whether you’ve chosen something based on your little one’s personality or 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
