You’ve thought through the pros and cons of having a hamster as a pet and decided to welcome one into your family. Now is the time to find the perfect name for your furry little friend!
We’ve compiled an extensive list with more than 1000 cute hamster names, from Disney and food names to unique and funny names for hamsters of all colors (brown, black, white, orange and everything in between) and species (Syrian, Chinese, and dwarf species such as Roborovski, Russian and Winter White).
We’ve also gathered a list of names inspired by cartoons, popular hamsters, trees, spices, flowers, nuts, and much more.
A pet’s name will stay with them as long as they’re alive, and you’ll remember them by that name forever. So it’s worth taking some time to find the right name for your new hamster.
Cute Hamster Names
Many people like getting to know their pet a little bit before deciding on a name, so that it fits their character. Some people want the name to reflect their pet’s physical characteristics, such as the fur color or level of fluffiness.
I always take pet naming a bit too seriously and probably spend more time choosing one than the average person. Since I have synesthesia (mixing of the senses so letters and words have a color in my head), I like to choose a name that fits the color of the pet.
Whichever way of choosing a name you prefer, our list of more than a thousand hamster names should definitely be of help.
Unisex
Let’s start with the names that can fit both male and female hamsters.
| Ashtray | Macchiato |
| Bailey | Mclovin |
| Bubblegum | Melon |
| Butterscotch | Minnow |
| Buttons | Mochi |
| Callig | Mojito |
| Caprice | Moonshine |
| Cheeks | Munch |
| Chessie | Paper Clip |
| Chex | Patches |
| Chubby | Pebble |
| Chunk | Pig |
| Cloud | Poppy |
| Cotton | Porky |
| Cracker | Powderpuff |
| Crouton | Puff |
| Declan | Puzzle |
| Deluka | Reese |
| Draco | Robin |
| Egg | Sandy |
| Fidget | Shadow |
| Floofy | Skittles |
| Fluffy | Sprinkles |
| Hammie | Squishy |
| Hamzie | Starlight |
| Harley | Sugarbunches |
| Hershey | Sunny |
| Jigglypuff | Thumb Tack |
| Jinx | Tiptoe |
| Kylen | Twix |
| Latte |
Male Hamster Names
There’s so many cool names for a male hamster, but if you don’t find one suitable for your hammy, I suggest you keep on scrolling as there are many more name ideas inspired by Disney, cartoon characters, color, or food, under this list!
| Abraham | Lassie |
| Ajax | Lenny |
| Alfie | Leo |
| Allen | Lewi |
| Alvin | Maison |
| Arlen | Manny |
| Arrow | Marley |
| Axel | Marvin |
| Baboo | Michaelangelo |
| Balthazar | Mickey |
| Bambino | Moji |
| Bandit | Mojo |
| Bear | Moose |
| Bentley | Mr. Bigglesworth |
| Bingo | Mr. Mister |
| Blizzard | Nicodemus |
| Bob | Nostradamus |
| Boris | Olaf |
| Budweiser | Oliver |
| Carson | Ollie |
| Caspian | Orian |
| Charlie | Otis |
| Cheeto | Paku |
| Chester | Petey |
| Chiko | Pippin |
| Chip | Poncho |
| Clancy | Reggie |
| Claude | Remi |
| Dash | Remy |
| Dumbo | Rex |
| Eddie | Rocket |
| Edward | Rocky |
| Falkor | Romeo |
| Felix | Rufus |
| Finn | Scout |
| Flash | Shelby |
| Forrest | Simba |
| Frank | Spock |
| Franklin | Squiggleton |
| Gadget | Tango |
| Galileo | Teddy |
| Gizmo | Theo |
| Gulliver | Theodore |
| Hagrid | Timon |
| Hamilton | Tito |
| Hampsky | Tony |
| Hampton | Uno |
| Hippo | Winifred |
| Hiro | Wolfgang |
| Jasper | Wombo |
| Jedi | Wonka |
| Jumbo | Woody |
| Juno | Yoda |
| Kai | Yorri |
| Kairo | Ziggy |
| Kayson |
Female Hamster Names
| Adalyn | Ivy |
| Aura | Lacey |
| Autumn | Lacy |
| Baby | Layla |
| Barbie | Lilac |
| Bella | Lily |
| Boba | Luna |
| Brie | Mandy |
| Carmela | Maple |
| Cher | Marceline |
| Chloe | Maxine |
| Chocco | Millie |
| Ciara | Mimi |
| Coco | Mini |
| Cupcake | Minka |
| Daisy | Nala |
| Darla | Nibblett |
| Dorothy | Nova |
| Duchess | Pebble |
| Dumpling | Pippa |
| Elouise | Portia |
| Fluff | Princess |
| Ginny | Sunshine |
| Harriet | Thea |
| Hazel | Tina |
| Hennie | Tinker Bell |
| Henrietta | Winnie |
| Honey | Zilly |
| Iris |
Funny Hamster Names
If you love a name that makes people giggle when they hear it, here are a few funny name suggestions. I particularly like Dr. Poolittle, Pork Chop, and Sir Poopsalot.
| Albert Einstein | Kneecap |
| Banana | Laundry Basket |
| Beast | Miss Poopsalot |
| Cheeseburger | Mouse |
| Chili | Octopus |
| Dr. Poolittle | Pork Chop |
| Fatboy / Fatgirl | Potato |
| Giant | Shoe |
| Gypsy | Sir Poopsalot |
| Ham | Tea Pot |
| Hamburger | Teaspoon |
| Karen |
Names of Hamster Characters in Cartoons
Unfortunately, there aren’t many cartoons and animated movies with hamsters as the lead “actor”. Guinea pigs are taking the main spot in animated movies, it seems, but there are a few cartoon hamster characters listed below. If you want your hamster to be called after a movie hero, this is the right list for you!
- Cheeks (Wild Kratts)
- Doctor Hamster (Peppa Pig)
- Ebichu (Ebichu)
- Fang (Horrid Henry)
- Geo (The Loud House)
- Hamco (Sol Cresta)
- Hamtaro (Hamtaro)
- Hamzou (The Idolmaster)
- Marion (Bounty Hamster)
- Peepi (Invader Zim)
- Penfold (Danger Mouse)
- Rhino (Bolt)
- Snowball (Pinky And The Brain)
- Twiggy (The Powerpuff Girls)
Food Names for Hamsters
Food names are an adorable way to name your hamster. It always makes me smile when I hear a hamster is called Marshmallow, Carrot, Cupcake, Muffin, or Nugget.
| Apple | Ketchup |
| Bacon | Kiwi |
| Beignet | Mango |
| Biscuit | Marshmallow |
| Blackberry | Mayonnaise or Mayo |
| Blueberry | Muffin |
| Bokchoy | Nacho |
| Brioche | Noodle / Noodles |
| Burrito | Nugget |
| Cabbage | Pancake |
| Candy | Peaches |
| Caramel | Penne |
| Carrot | Pickle |
| Chedar | Pizza |
| Cheddar | Popcorn |
| Cheerio | Potato |
| Cheese | Pretzel |
| Cherry | Pudding |
| Churro | Pudding |
| Cinnabon | Pumpkin |
| Clementine | Raspberry |
| Clover | S’mores |
| Cookie | Scone |
| Cranberry | Spaghetti |
| Cupcake | Strawberry |
| Dorito | Sugar |
| Dumpling | Sushi |
| Egg | Taco |
| Fig | Tofu |
| French Fry | Truffle |
| Fudge | Vanilla |
| Guava | Yogurt (or Yogi) |
| Honey |
White Hamster Names
For the proud owners of white and pale hamsters, these names emphasize your hamster’s beautiful light coat. Look through the unisex, male and female names to find the right fit for your whitey.
Unisex
| Angel | Popcorn |
| Cotton | Pudding |
| Cottonball | Puff |
| Cream | Q-tip |
| Creme Puff | Salty |
| Diamond | Snow |
| Dove | Snowball |
| Flour | Snowdrop |
| Heaven | Snowflake |
| Ice | Sparkle |
| Latte | Star |
| Marshmallow | Sugar |
| Milky | Vanilla |
| Pillow |
Male
| Bianco | Icy |
| Casper | Jang |
| Chalky | Jon Snow |
| Frost | Snoopy |
| Frosty | Snowy |
| Ghost | Whitey |
Female
| Angelica | Daisy |
| Betty White | Elsa |
| Bianca | Marilyn |
| Blanca | Pearl |
| Blondie | Perla |
| Coco | Snowbell |
| Crystal | Winter |
Black Hamster Names
For black hamster owners, here’s a list of names that would fit your dark-furred pet.
Unisex
| Blackberry | Magpie |
| Blank | Moon |
| Boots | Nemesis |
| Coffee | Night |
| Coke | Nightmittens |
| Cosmos | Nimbus |
| Crow | Nocturne |
| Darkness | Pepsi |
| Dawn | Raven |
| Duff | Ravenclaw |
| Dusk | Shade |
| Eclipse | Silhouette |
| Espresso | Sparrow |
| Fudge | Starlight |
| Galaxy | Thunder |
| Gypsy | Twilight |
| Harlem | Twinkle |
| Hocus Pocus | Voodoo |
| Kajal | Whisper |
| Kali |
Male
| Bandit | Mickey |
| Batman | Moreno |
| Blacky | Neo |
| Blake | Night Rider |
| Boogie Ham | Nox – Latin for Night |
| Boogie Man | Pistol |
| Carbon | Prince of Darkness |
| Charcoal | Reaper |
| Cole | Scar |
| Cooper | Shady |
| Dark Knight | Sirius |
| Demon | Smokey |
| Diesel | Spooky |
| Dracula | T’challa |
| Dynamite | Voldemort |
| Inky | Yin |
| Kylo Ren | Zorro |
| Lucifer |
Female
| Black Beauty | Keira |
| Black Pearl | Mokka |
| Cleopatra | Nutella |
| Cocoa | Princess of Darkness |
| Cola |
Gray Hamster Names
If your hamster has silver gray, dark gray, or light gray fur, then these names should suit them well.
Unisex
| Cashmere | Rain |
| Charcoal | Shadow |
| Pebble | Stardust |
| Pigeon | Thunder |
| Quartz |
Male
| Gandalf | Shade |
| Hippopotamus | Shady |
| Possum | Smokey |
| Rhino |
Female
| Astra | Marble |
| Cinder | Misty |
| Graycie / Greycie |
Black and White Hamster Names
Unisex
| Checkers | Panda |
| Cookie | Penguin |
| Dice | Peppercorn |
| Dot | Pingu |
| Holstein | Po |
| Marble | Salt n Pepper |
| Midnight | Smudge |
| Mittens | Tux |
| Motley | Whittier |
| Noire | Ying-yang |
Male
| Badger | Patch |
| Domino | Pongo |
| Freud | Skunk |
| Inky | Snoopy |
| Moo | Spade |
| Obsidian | Speck |
| Olaf | Stormy |
| Onyx | Toby |
| Oreo | Tuxedo |
| Pandy |
Female
| Cruella | Perdita |
| Dotty | Zebra or Zeb |
| Orca |
Brown Hamster Names
| Bear | Custard |
| Brownie | Fudge |
| Chewbacca | Hazel |
| Choco | Meatball |
| Chocolate | Muffin |
| Cookie | Nutella |
| Cream | Toffee |
Golden (Syrian) Hamster Names
| Butterscotch | Mango |
| Caesar | Marmelade |
| Cappuccino | Peaches |
| Caramel | Pumpkin |
| Creamsicle | Rusty |
| Dreamsicle | Sunny |
| Goldy | Tangerine |
| Honey | Valencia |
| Mandarin |
Disney & Cartoon Hamster Names
Disney is a never-ending source of cute pet names and you can always refer to the hundreds of different characters from their movies and series to get fresh name ideas. Let’s look at some of the names from Disney and other cartoons to see if they’re the right fit for your hamster.
Unisex
- Creampuff (Yuna’s Princess adventure)
- Dumpling (Bao)
- Eclair
- Figaro
- Fleur
- Flower (Bambi)
- Goofy
- Sweet Potato
- Tadashi
- Tapioca
- Thumper
- Tinker
- Toast
- Tonks
- Waffles
- Wokkel
- Won Ton
- Zazu
Male
- Bao (Bao)
- Chip
- Cleo
- Dusty
- Gus
- Gus Gus
- Jazzy
- Mickey
- Milo (Pepper Ann)
- Moose (Pepper Ann)
- Mr. Potato Head (Toy Story)
- Oliver
- Pocahontas
- Ratatouille (Ratatouille)
- Remy (Ratatouille)
- Stitch (Lilo & Stitch)
- Winnie (Winnie the Pooh)
Female
- Anastasia
- Ariel
- Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
- Bambi (Bambi)
- Bella
- Belle
- Betty
- Bobbin (Pixie Hollow)
- Briar (Sleeping Beauty)
- Cinderella (Cinderella)
- Cindy
- Cinnamon
- Coco
- Collette
- Dolores
- Dory
- Eda
- Elsa
- Esmeralda
- Eve
- Ezma
- Faline
- Fauna
- Flora
- Ginger
- Ginny
- Jane
- Jasmin
- Jasmine
- Kala
- Kiara
- Lilo (Lilo & Stitch)
- Lychee (Palace Pets)
- Madeleine
- Maribel
- Marie
- Melody
- Merida
- Minnie
- Mirabel
- Moana
- Mocha (Big Hero 6)
- Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast)
- Nala
- Penny
- Pepper (Pepper Ann)
- Pita
- Poppet (Toy Story)
- Poppyseed (VeggieTales)
- Rapunzel
- Raya
- Riley
- Rose
- Sakura (Naruto)
- Sarafina
- Sassy
- Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
- Stella
- Strudel (Yuna’s Princess adventure)
- Thumbelina (Not Disney but Close)
- Tiana
- Tinker Bell or Tink
- Tinkerbelle
- Ursula
- Venelope
- Wendy
- Willow
Names Inspired by Trees, Flowers, Spices, Nuts
If you haven’t found the right fit among the food names, maybe a name inspired by trees, flowers, spices, or nuts will suit your hamster better.
Unisex
| Acorn | Olive |
| Basil | Parsnip |
| Buttercup | Peanut |
| Cashew | Poppyseed |
| Coconut | Tulip |
| Lavender |
Male
| Almond | Dill |
| Aspen | Fern |
| Chestnut | Milo |
| Cypress | Walnut |
Female
| Chamomile | Vanilla |
| Daisy | Willow |
| Maple |
Did you find the name for your hamster among our list of 1000+ cute, funny, Disney, and food-inspired hamster names? We’d love to hear your pick in the comments below. And if you decided on a different name that is not on our list – let us know too!
You’ve Chosen the Name – What’s Next?
Now that you have the perfect name picked out, I suggest you read through our posts on the best types of hamster cages, what types of bedding are safe to use, which foods hamsters can and can’t eat and other helpful articles on our blog to learn more about proper care!
The standards in hamster care are luckily improving with time and something that was considered normal and acceptable just years ago, is no longer considered ethical, as we learn more about hamsters and their needs. And while experienced hamster owners and ethical hamster breeders are educated about the improved standards, pet shops are often not. So, instead of blindly following advice you got from pet shop employees, I suggest you do the research yourself too – it’ll make for a much happier hamster!