280+ Cute And Catchy Hamster Names With Meaning

Hey, hamster parent! Got a new ball of fluff but stuck on what to call them? No worries—naming your hamster should be fun, not stressful!

These tiny pets deserve BIG personality names! Popular choices that hamster lovers adore include Cheeks, Nibbles, Fuzzy, and Mr. Whiskers. These classics never go out of style!

Funny names are trending too! Your little friend might be a Sir Nibbles-a-Lot, Captain Snuggles, or Fluffy McFluffster. These names will make your friends smile when they meet your tiny pet!

Still not sure? Think about your hamster’s color! There are perfect names for white hamsters, golden ones, or spotted cuties!

With our massive list of 280 hamster names, you’ll find THE ONE that makes you go “Awww, that’s perfect!

Top 15 Hamster Names With Meaning

Peanut – A cute and tiny name, perfect for a small and energetic hamster.

Nibbles – Reflects a hamster’s love for nibbling on food and objects.

Pippin – Meaning “small” or “lively,” ideal for a playful hamster.

Coco – A sweet and simple name, great for a brown or chocolate-colored hamster.

Whiskers – Highlights a hamster’s adorable facial features.

Snowball – Perfect for a white hamster, symbolizing softness and purity.

Sunny – A cheerful name for a bright and happy hamster.

Oreo – Ideal for a black-and-white hamster, named after the popular cookie.

Mochi – A soft and squishy name, inspired by the Japanese rice cake.

Gizmo – A fun and quirky name for a curious and active hamster.

Honey – A sweet name for a golden or affectionate hamster.

Pumpkin – Perfect for an orange or round-shaped hamster.

Squeaks – Reflects the tiny sounds hamsters often make.

Biscuit – A warm and comforting name for a cozy little hamster.

Buddy – A friendly name for a hamster that’s your little companion.

Best Hamster Names

Nugget	Gizmo	Cinnamon
Muffin	Snickers	Biscuit
Coco	Pebbles	Buttercup
Twinkle	Fidget	Sable
Hazel	Sprout	Maple
Waffles	Velvet	Marshmallow
Jasper	Sparkle	Pudding
Fluffy	Cashew	Toffee
Whisper	Patches	Bubbles
Skittles	Snuggle	Twix

Cute Hamster Names

• Cupcake
• Pixie
• Tinkerbell
• Pipsqueak
• Button
• Pebble
• Doodle
• Squiggles
• Munchkin
• Wiggles
• Fluff
• Cuddles
• Nibbles
• Sweetie
• Binky
• Tiny
• Lollipop
• Smooch
• Pumpkin
• Gummy
• Jellybean
• Snowball
• Sprinkle
• Woolly
• Fuzzy
• Biscotti
• Hopper
• Mopsy
• Fifi
• Boo

Cool Hamster Names

Blaze	Maverick	Neo
Jett	Storm	Vortex
Spike	Phantom	Frost
Drift	Rocket	Ace
Bolt	Steel	Turbo
Grit	Nitro	Razor
Fang	Flash	Rebel
Onyx	Racer	Shadow
Edge	Hex	Riptide
Tracker	Fang	Striker

Unique Hamster Names

• Quasar
• Vesper
• Zephyr
• Lyric
• Nexus
• Glimmer
• Halo
• Solstice
• Cosmos
• Zenith
• Nova
• Mirage
• Oracle
• Reverie
• Odyssey
• Talisman
• Lumen
• Echo
• Axiom
• Riddle
• Karma
• Quest
• Saffron
• Mosaic
• Paradox
• Zen
• Obsidian
• Yonder
• Solace
• Haven

Funny Hamster Names

• Sir Squeaks
• Chewbacca
• Hamlet
• Captain Fluff
• Pumba
• Lamborghini
• Cheeseball
• Fuzz Aldrin
• Ham Solo
• Whisker
• Doughnut
• Mr. Fuzzy
• Sushi
• Spud
• Taco
• Muffintop
• Bumblebee
• Nibbler
• Oreo
• Giggles
• Popcorn
• Jellyroll
• Fuzzball
• Sizzle
• Flapjack
• Cheeks
• Poptart
• Puddles
• Dumpling
• Waffle

Nicknames For Hamster

• Fuzz
• Squish
• Fluffer
• Puff
• Silky
• Whiskers
• Tiny
• Noodle
• Squishy
• Furry
• Giggler
• Zippy
• Bouncer
• Nibbles
• Fidget
• Wiggly
• Tumbler
• Snuggles
• Fleece
• Smudge
• Velvet
• Fluffy
• Jumper
• Muncher
• Cuddler
• Binky
• Squeaker
• Pipsqueak
• Nuzzle
• Sniffer

Male Hamster Names

• Alvin
• Benny
• Charlie
• Dexter
• Eddie
• Freddie
• George
• Harry
• Ike
• Jasper
• Kevin
• Leo
• Milo
• Noah
• Oliver
• Percy
• Quincy
• Ricky
• Sammy
• Toby
• Ulysses
• Victor
• Winston
• Xavier
• Yale
• Zack
• Aaron
• Bert
• Cody

Female Hamster Names

• Annie
• Bella
• Callie
• Daisy
• Ellie
• Fiona
• Gracie
• Holly
• Ivy
• Jessie
• Katie
• Lola
• Molly
• Nellie
• Opal
• Penny
• Queenie
• Rosie
• Sophie
• Tess
• Uma
• Violet
• Wendy
• Xena
• Yara
• Zoe
• Ada
• Betsy
• Chloe

Baby Hamster Names

• Bitty
• Dot
• Flick
• Giggles
• Itty
• Jingles
• Kiki
• Lulu
• Mimi
• Nana
• Ollie
• Peewee
• Quibble
• Rolly
• Squeak
• Titch
• Upsy
• Vivi
• Whiff
• Xoxo
• Yip
• Zuzu
• Apple
• Beanie
• Chirpy
• Dots
• Elfie
• Fizz
• Googly
• Hiccup

Food-Inspired Hamster Names

• Nacho
• Almond
• Peaches
• Basil
• Cinnamon
• Doughnut
• Espresso
• Fudge
• Ginger
• Honey
• Jellybean
• Kiwi
• Lemon
• Mango
• Nougat
• Olive
• Peanut
• Quinoa
• Raisin
• S’mores
• Tater
• Udon
• Vanilla
• Waffle
• Xoco (short for Chocolate)
• Yam
• Ziti
• Apricot
• Brownie
• Chip (as in Chocolate Chip)

Nature-Inspired Hamster Names

• Aspen
• Birch
• Cedar
• Daisy
• Elm
• Fern
• Grove
• Heather
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Kelp
• Lily
• Maple
• Nectar
• Oak
• Pine
• Quince
• Reed
• Sage
• Thistle
• Umbra
• Vine
• Willow
• Xanthus
• Yarrow
• Zephyr
• Acorn
• Blossom
• Clover

Color-Inspired Hamster Names

• Amber
• Blue
• Coral
• Dusty
• Emerald
• Fawn
• Goldie
• Hazel
• Ivory
• Jade
• Khaki
• Lavender
• Mauve
• Navy
• Olive
• Peach
• Quartz
• Ruby
• Silver
• Tan
• Umber
• Violet
• White
• Xanadu
• Yellow
• Zinc
• Auburn
• Bronze
• Caramel

Badass Hamster Names

• Axel
• Blaze
• Crusher
• Diesel
• Edge
• Fang
• Grit
• Hawk
• Iron
• Jax
• Krypto
• Lancer
• Maverick
• Nitro
• Onyx
• Python
• Quake
• Raptor
• Slash
• Tank
• Ursa
• Venom
• Warlock
• Xerxes
• Yeti
• Zorro
• Archer
• Bruiser
• Colt

Unisex Hamster Names

• Alex
• Bailey
• Casey
• Devon
• Ellis
• Frankie
• Gilly
• Harley
• Indy
• Jesse
• Kelly
• Lee
• Morgan
• Noel
• Oakley
• Peyton
• Quinn
• Riley
• Sidney
• Terry
• Upton
• Val
• Whitney

Trendy Hamster Names

• Aria
• Bentley
• Carter
• Dax
• Elsie
• Finley
• Grayson
• Harper
• Isaiah
• Jaxon
• Kylie
• Logan
• Mason
• Nova
• Olive
• Piper
• Quinn
• Ryder
• Sawyer
• Tatum
• Uriah
• Vada
• Wren
• Xander
• Yara
• Zane
• Asher
• Brielle
• Chance

Pet Hamster Names

• Buddy
• Charlie
• Daisy
• Ellie
• Fido
• Goldie
• Honey
• Izzy
• Joey
• Kiki
• Lola
• Max
• Nibbles
• Oreo
• Poppy
• Queenie
• Rocky
• Sunny
• Toto
• Uggie
• Velvet
• Wiggles
• Xena
• Yogi
• Ziggy
• Alfie
• Bambi
• Cleo
• Dolly

White Hamster Names

• Blizzard
• Cotton
• Dove
• Frosty
• Glacier
• Igloo
• Jasmine
• Lotus
• Marshmallow
• Nimbus
• Opal
• Pearl
• Quartz
• Snowball
• Tofu
• Vanilla
• Winter
• Yuki (Japanese for snow)
• Zenith
• Alabaster
• Bianca
• Chalky
• Dewdrop
• Everest
• Flake
• Ghost
• Ivory
• Luna
• Misty
• Snowflake

Black Hamster Names

• Ash
• Blackjack
• Coal
• Ebony
• Graphite
• Inky
• Jet
• Kettle
• Licorice
• Midnight
• Nero
• Onyx
• Panther
• Raven
• Sable
• Shade
• Tar
• Umbra
• Vantablack
• Witchy
• Xerox
• Yew
• Zorro
• Obsidian
• Puma
• Stealth
• Velvet
• Widow
• Zinc

Orange Hamster Names

• Dandelion
• Apricot
• Blaze
• Carrot
• Dorito
• Ember
• Fanta
• Goldfish
• Honey
• Ignite
• Jaffa
• Kumquat
• Lava
• Mango
• Nacho
• Ochre
• Pumpkin
• Quasar
• Rusty
• Saffron
• Tango
• Umber
• Vulpine
• Wheat
• Xanadu
• Yam
• Zinnia
• Amber
• Butterscotch
• Clementine

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