310+ Fun and Catchy Hamster Names

Hamsters may be tiny, but they have huge personalities! From their adorable antics to their curious and playful nature, they bring so much joy to their owners. Giving your hamster a fun and catchy name is a special way to celebrate their uniqueness and show just how much they mean to you.

When naming your hamster, you can draw inspiration from their size, fur color, or even their quirky behavior. Whether your little friend loves to zoom on their wheel, stuff their cheeks, or nap in the cutest positions, there’s a name out there that will perfectly capture their essence. The right name adds a personal touch and makes your bond with your hamster even stronger.

To help you find the perfect fit, we’ve created a list of over 310 fun and catchy hamster names. From adorable classics to creative and unique options, there’s something here for every type of hamster and their owner. Let’s dive in and discover the perfect name for your tiny companion!

Top Male Hamster Names

Charlie	Jasper	Jack
Duke	Milo	Hunter
Rusty	Max	Zeus
Diesel	Gizmo	Apollo
Spike	Rocky	Winston
Oreo	Simba	Teddy
Buster	Oliver

Top Female Hamster Names

Angel	Sophie	Zoey
Abby	Chloe	Luna
Bella	Rosie	Lily
Ruby	Peanut	Lola
Willow	Molly	Gracie
Cleo	Ginger	Daisy
Princess	Honey

Unisex Hamster Names

Mocha	Ace	Sprinkles
Whiskers	Ziggy	Bandit
Wiggles	Sandy	Peanut
Cookie	Taffy	Shadow
Cinnamon	Twix	Bailey
Pepper	Snickers	Zorro
S’mores	Lucky

Celebrity-Inspired Hamster Names

Gaga (inspired by Lady Gaga)	Beyonce	Kanye
Taylor (inspired by Taylor Swift)	Adele	Sia
Harry (inspired by Harry Styles)	Freddie (inspired by Freddie Mercury)	Bowie
Ariana (inspired by Ariana Grande)	Cobain (inspired by Kurt Cobain)	Lizzo
Hendrix (inspired by Jimi Hendrix)	Madonna	Rihanna
Prince	Drake	Billie (inspired by Billie Eilish)
Elvis

Nature-Inspired Hamster Names

Clover	Maple	Petal
Sunny	Blossom	Rose
Ivy	Fern	River
Flora	Willow	Daisy
Lily	Olive	Meadow
Buttercup	Sky	Poppy
Berry	Leaf

Dune	Brooks	Sky
Forest	Rain	Sunny
Thorn	Autumn	Cliff
Oak	Misty	Maple
Sage	Moss	Ripple
River	Breeze	Willow
Cedar	Petal	Luna
Clover	Pebble	Ember
Fern	Blossom	Coral

Historical Figures Hamster Names

Caesar	Louis (inspired by Louis Armstrong)	Gandhi
Mandela	Churchill	Roosevelt
Amelia (inspired by Amelia Earhart)	Mozart	Joan (inspired by Joan of Arc)
Napoleon	Darwin	Washington
Cleopatra	Tesla	Mother (inspired by Mother Teresa)
Einstein	Galileo	Martin (inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.)
Lincoln

Food-Inspired Hamster Names

Oreo	S’mores	Cookie
Jellybean	Ginger	Pumpkin
Twinkie	Vanilla	Donut
Biscuit	Cinnamon	Pickle
Muffin	Honey	Toffee
Sugar	Raisin	Cupcake
Sprinkles	Peanut

Basil	Nacho	Cocoa
Cookie	Nutmeg	Maple
Muffin	Pickles	Sprout
Truffle	Brownie	Marshmallow
Tater Tot	Macaron	Gumbo
Oatmeal	Toffee	Caramel
Spud	Butterscotch	Fudge
Mocha	Cashew	Jelly
Cupcake	Peaches	Biscotti

Literary Inspired Hamster Names

Huck	Moby (inspired by Moby Dick)	Ender (inspired by Ender’s Game)
Luna (inspired by Harry Potter)	Winnie (inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh)	Darcy (inspired by Pride and Prejudice)
Sherlock	Atticus	Gandalf
Huckleberry	Scout (inspired by To Kill a Mockingbird)	Katniss
Holden	Simba (inspired by The Lion King)	Nemo (inspired by Finding Nemo)
Ariel (inspired by The Little Mermaid)	Gatsby (inspired by The Great Gatsby)	Tigger (inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh)
Bilbo

Color-Themed Hamster Names

Chestnut	Ebony	Copper
Midnight	Tawny	Rusty
Hazel	Charcoal	Caramel
Ivory	Cream	Fawn
Cocoa	Brownie	Onyx
Snowy	Silver	Ash
Sandy	Goldie

Rose	Sapphire	Red
Blondie	Jade	Amber
Jet	Onyx	Ivory
Sienna	Ruby	Cocoa
Violet	Silver	Ginger
Maroon	Navy	Rusty
Azure	Saffron	Pearl
Scarlet	Indigo	Sky
Goldie	Olive	Ebony

Best Hamster Names

Hazel	Buttercup	Fidget
Biscuit	Peanut	Muffin
Bubbles	Cinnamon	Gizmo
Pebbles	Gingersnap	Snickers
Honey	Sparky	Doodle
Pumpkin	Widget	Tinkerbell
Coco	Oreo	Jellybean
Chester	Waffles	Marshmallow
Alfie	Nimbus	Whiskers
Fuzzy	Nibbles	Twinkle

Funny Hamster Names

Hamlet	Furball	Dorito
Sir Squeaks	Chubby Cheeks	Meatloaf
Popcorn	Fluffy Butt	Whiskey
Hamborghini	Squeakret	Captain Fluff
Wiggles	Goober	Mr. Furry Pants
Snoop Hammy Ham	Sir Nibbles	Puffball
Wobble	Einstein	Cheeseball
Zippy	Sofa King	Noodle
Chewbacca	Wigglebutt	Tiny Paws

Cool Hamster Names

Matrix	Neo	Rascal
Maverick	Vader	Shadow
Steel	Ace	Rex
Turbo	Flash	Scorpio
Loki	Hunter	Gadget
Falcon	Drift	Buzz
Phoenix	Blaze	Diesel
Spike	Jet	Jax
Nitro	Bandit	Thor

Cute Hamster Names

Tootsie	Pixie	Lolly
Boop	Binky	Sweetpea
Fluffernut	Gumdrop	Daisy
Cuddles	Angel	Cutie Pie
Smoochie	Nuzzle	Pipsqueak
Dimples	Snuggles	Sprinkles
Fifi	Buttons	Mopsy
Snugglepuff	Twinkie	Sugarplum
Bunny	Marshie	Squishy

Baby Hamster Names

Micro	Wee-One	Niblet
Bean	Sprinkle	Button
Tiny	Baby	Pint
Minnie	Tot	Tad
Pip	Chickpea	Sprout
Speck	Pebble	Poppet
Squirt	Bitty	Smidge
Titch	Munchkin	Little One
Junior	Mini	Flick

Nicknames For Hamster

Fuzzball	Speedy	Mopsy
Bam-Bam	Scooter	Sparkles
Boo	Cuddlebug	Munchie
Peanut	Tater	Squish
Little Man	Nibbler	Paws
Furrito	Dumpling	Buddy
Houdini	Twinkles	Pookie
Whisker	Bubba	Slinky

Unique Hamster Names

Glimmer	Vortex	Nebula
Karma	Nova	Tesseract
Kaleido	Quest	Quantum
Solstice	Riddle	Orbit
Mirage	Zen	Mosaic
Lyric	Vesper	Electra
Prism	Zenith	Cobalt
Odyssey	Flux	Zephyr
Pixel	Echo	Quibble

Badass Hamster Names

Rebel	Crash	Fury
Maverick	Tank	Storm
Sable	Trapper	Fang
Bruiser	Saber	Striker
Thunder	Spartan	Viper
Rogue	Knight	Venom
Bullet	Hawk	Axel
Bandit	Riptide	Ripley
Blade	Raider	Titan

Final Thoughts

Choosing a name for your hamster is a fun way to celebrate their adorable and lively personality. With over 310 fun and catchy names to choose from, there’s no shortage of inspiration for finding the perfect match. Whether you want something cute, clever, or completely unique, this list has options for every type of hamster.

Take a moment to watch your little friend in action, and let their charm guide your choice. A great name will bring a smile to your face every time you call it out. Celebrate your hamster’s one-of-a-kind spirit with a name that’s as delightful as they are!