Having a hamster at home as a new pet is a great opportunity to let your imagination and creativity run wild, and choose an original and fun name that accentuates its cute physical characteristics and personality. Each member of the family has their own name. No matter how small and silent our hamster is, it is important that it has its own personal way of calling it. The possibilities are endless, you could go the traditional way, but on our site, we want to encourage you to have fun searching and selecting the most peculiar option.
We have some ideas for you! Continue reading this article where we will give you the most original names for hamsters, you will surely find the best one for your little companion!
Options for everyone
Your hamster has all the characteristics for you to find a very special name for it. He is funny, tender, curious and very smart. It is very worthwhile to think of a name for him that is unique and original. There are many types of hamster names to choose from. But, if you are still not sure if you prefer to adopt a male or a female, we show you some unisex ones. Choose from the list of unisex hamster names that we propose below.
- Corn. If your hamster has yellow fur, plump and small like this pimple, look no further! It's so adorable you'd butter it and eat it with kisses.
- Peach. Her hair is as soft and velvety as the skin of a peach. Peach is the English translation of this pretty and colorful fruit, so if your hamster fits the description, this name is perfect for him.
- Disk. Your hamster loves to play rolling on the ground like a ball or in the wheel of it for a long time. It's plump and round like a disk.
- Dumping. This is a very original name for a hamster. If you are one of the fans of this fluffy Asian food, you can put your pet "dumpling" in his honor.
- Panda. Is your hamster a panda bear but in a minimal and gnawing version? Is he black and white, cute, adorable and very huggable? In his other life he must have been a panda!
Cool names for a female hamster
Although there are many options, for this list we have selected the most original names for a female hamster, based on their physical characteristics, character and personality:
1. Lily This is the perfect name for a very clean and friendly hamster. Lily gets along with all the members of the family and she likes that her human friend feeds her with tasty and he althy foods, like fruits and vegetables, because she is not so chubby but more elongated and stylized.
2. Mamma Mia. Are you a fan dedicated to the Italian song, musical and expression? In this name you have it all in one sentence. Perfect for your favorite pet.
3. Ani. Ani is your child's best hamster friend. Every time he comes home he will go straight to play with his hamster named Ani, who will be waiting for him excitedly
4. Bean. Bean is plump, brown in color and very cute. It has the shape of a bean and enjoys being on the ground to blend in with it like a chameleon.
5. Candela. Your hamster is very mischievous and never sits still. She prefers a thousand times to play on her wheel to sleep. She is cunning and playful
6. Maca. This hamster is formally called "Macadamia Nut", however, affectionately, between games and when she behaves very well, you can call her Maca.
If none of the above names just fit your little rodent, here are other original names for hamsters from which to choose the ideal one for him:
- Lupe
- Moon
- Plumpy
- Silvy
- Freckles
- Rock
- Red
- Rita
- Mega
- Wool
- Zola
- Rumba
- Chia
Cool names for a male hamster
Is your hamster a male? In this case, we offer you a list with the most original names for hamsters, based on the male's personality, physical appearance and character:
1. Gouda. This name is ideal for hamsters with blond or beige fur, and for their owners who love the popular Dutch cheese.
2. Roll. A chubby, round, white hamster with spots of other colors is perfect to be called a roll, like the ones in sushi. You might as well call it sushi!
3. Big Pappa. Let's play a little with opposites. Your pet is very small but her personality and in your heart is a good-natured giant, so what better name for a hamster than this?
4. Bold. As the name says, negrito is suitable for a dark rodent that is characterized by being mischievous, very curious and active.
5. 8-Ball. The same happens with Ball 8, although this is a hamster that, no matter how much exercise he does, always seems to be just as round. Give your pet this name if you enjoy playing pool on Sunday afternoons.
6. Spring. This is the perfect name for the most jumping gray hamster on the block and who also thinks he's a rabbit.
Are you not convinced by any of the above names? Don't worry! Here are some other cool, fun, and popular names for a male hamster:
- Rocky
- Coquito
- Buddha
- Munchis
- Bruno
- Thumb
- Tone
- Pancho
- Cotton
- Clover
- Hairs
- Balun
- Beards
