Names for hamsters: list of the best nicknames for girls and boys, selection rules

Typically, a name for a rodent is chosen based on its color and size, as well as its character or other distinctive features. More creative owners can name their hamster after famous book or movie characters.

A list of the most popular names for these rodents and tips on what rules to follow in the process of accustoming your pet to a name will help you find an original nickname.

Name selection

It is believed that rodents respond more readily to ringing and hissing sounds. Good nicknames for them should contain the consonants L, M, N, R, Sh, Sh. In this case, the animal’s name can reflect characteristic behavioral traits or other features.

By color

The most popular nicknames are related to the color of the animals. For example, nicknames such as Umka, Snezhka, Snowflake, Marshmallow, and Fluff are perfect for a white rodent.

For hamsters with a red color, the names Ryzhik, Carrot, Sunny, Mandarin, and Ray are appropriate.

Black pets are called Black, Fog, Nochenka, Ugolek.

By behavior

Many owners observe their pets and determine their preferences, after which they select nicknames for the animals:

If your pet cannot tear himself away from food, you can name him Krepysh, Zhorik, Kolobok, Pyshechka.
For a hamster that is not easy to wake up, the names Sonya, Sonya, Dream, Dremka are appropriate.
Suitable nicknames for active pets are Shustrik, Bystrik, Bee, Race, Diesel.
Calm rodents that love to bask in the hands of their owner are called Nezhenka, Masya, Laska, Mila.

By gender

The easiest way to name a hamster is based on its gender. For example, popular female names for them are Khoma, Asya, Mila. Boy hamsters are called Khomik, Bob, Zhorik.

Cute and affectionate nicknames

Hamsters are small, warm, fluffy rodents that cause affection to many. That’s why you usually want to call them affectionately, with tenderness. For example, like this:

Arisha;
Bibi;
Bead;
Busya;
Varyusha;
Julia;
Dunyasha;
Bunny;
Star;
Button;
Chit;
Ladushka;
Paw (Lovely);
Sweetie;
Lala;
Baby;
Masyukha;
Masya;
Mila;
Mlada;
Musya;
Front sight;
Sissy;
Button;
Pusya;
Pushinka;
Scratch;
Chick;
Spool;
Berry.

Communication with Businka

Original names for hamsters

To emphasize the character and lifestyle of your pet, you can give it an unusual name. Such funny nicknames as Innocent, Vasisualiy, Maximilian, Paphnutiy, Almera, Villriana or Adelaide will be an excellent option for those who are used to surprising others.

To give a rodent an original name, they sometimes turn to their field of activity.

For example, a traveler can name a pet Friday, Cruszy, Sia, Traini, and a car mechanic will give the hamster the nickname Vintik, Shpuntik or Carty.

Vintik the hamster has a birthday.

Nicknames from the fashion world

Another source for choosing a name for a hamster is fashion. Rodents also love to be attractive, and their owners help them with this: they either tie a ribbon to their beloved beauty or a bright bow. Therefore, it will be decorated with a name like Ori or Dora (from Dior). Other ideas:

Yeah, Alensi, Balenciaga;
Gucci;
Zara;
Irene, Vetta, Lovie, Lovett (after Designstiles founder Irene Lovett);
Kate, Laura (Rodarte);
Claire (Givenchy);
Prada;
Perni (Coperni);
Silvia (Fendi);
Tanny, Zako, Cossy, Ani (Brittany Zakos);
Tiffany;
Fundy;
Chloe;
Chanel, Virgie (Chanel);
Apple.

You can also recall the world-famous models:

Veruschka (Vera von Lehndorff-Steinort);
Denise (Poiret);
Jerry (Hall);
Cara Delevingne);
Kate (Moos);
Christie (Turlington);
Linda (Evangelista);
Naomi (Campbell);
Cindy (Crowfund);
Stella (Tennant);
Tyra Banks);
Twiggy;
Freya (Eriksen);
Helena (Christensen);
Sheik (Irina)
Yasmine (Le Bon).

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Twiggy dressed up

Names for Syrian hamster boys

Syrian male hamsters have a calm demeanor. They love to be alone. Personal space is especially important for them.

You should choose a nickname for a Syrian hamster boy based on his appearance or lifestyle. A lazy pet can be called Lazy, Marmot, Slip, Slow. For an individual who loves to eat, names like Cupcake, Taste, Bagel, Yummy are suitable.

Little boy Yummy.

Hamster girls in movies and animation, cartoon nicknames

Hamsters often become heroes of movies and cartoons. True, directors often give roles to boys, but we can also recall hamster actresses:

Carroll - comedy "All About Steve";
Squeaker – “In Search of Zhu”;
Chocolate – “Keshi’s Pets” (Be-be-bears).

You can also remember the names of your favorite cartoon characters:

Assol;
Gerda;
Hermione;
Jenna;
Judy (Hops);
Dixie;
Qatar;
Malvina;
Matilda;
Merida;
Milady;
Moana;
Mulan;
Nyusha;
Peppa;
Rapunzel;
Simka;
Ursula;
Helen (Parr);
Helga.

Characters of the cartoon “In Search of Zhu”

Paired nicknames for two hamsters

The choice of names for 2 animals should be taken more consciously. The owner must clearly know the name of each pet so as not to confuse them. You can come up with consonant nicknames for animals, for example, Simba and Bimba, Vitya and Mitya, Baby and Krepysh, Monka and Afonka, Mouse and Shishka, Slivka and Lenivka.

The names of fairy-tale characters, for example, Lilo and Stitch, Tom and Jerry, Kai and Gerda, Hansel and Gretta, Snow White and the Dwarf, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, will be an excellent option.

Tom and Jerry love to eat.

Russian and Kazakh names

Very often, hamsters - and dzhungarikas are no exception - are called by ordinary Russian names. If you like everything simple, name your pet boy:

Antokhoy;
Vanyusha;
Vaska;
Garik;
Gosha;
Grishaney;
Zhorik;
Kostik;
Kuzey;
Teddy bear;
Petka;
Sankom;
Stepka;
Yashka.

Options for Russian names for girls:

Alice;
Varya;
Glasha;
Dunya;
Ksyusha;
Larisa;
Lyubochka;
Lucy;
Lala;
Maruska;
Masha;
Mashulya;
Raisa;
Sonya;
Stesha;
Thekla;
Frosya;
Shura.

Turkic names suit Djungarian hamsters like no other. For example, these:

Adiya - gift;
Aybar – leader;
Ainur - moon-faced;
Aisha - loving life;
Alua - oriental sweets;
Amir - ruler;
Anwar - a ray of sunshine;
Aru is a beauty;
Asel – sweet;
Asmet – noble;
Banu - lady;
Bokey is a hero;
Dana - knows the truth;
Ermek – funny;
Jean – soul;
Zholdas – friend;
Zara – golden;
Ziba - elegant;
Leila – embodies the night;
Malik - king;
Manas - knight;
Mansur is the winner;
Omar – energetic;
Rahat - happiness;
Rashit - brave;
Ulan - well done;
Firuza – radiant;
Sholpan is an asterisk.

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Shy Ziba

List of names in alphabetical order

Use the list of male and female nicknames in alphabetical order. Finding a name this way is easier than coming up with one yourself.

For hamster girls

The following nicknames are suitable for pets:

Aska, Alya, Athena, Alza, Aiza, Arfa, Alice;
Bonnie, Becky, Bassie, Busya, Belka, Barry;
Vilma, Varya, Valya, Cherry, Vikki, Waffle, Venka;
Gerda, Gelya, Nut, Pea, Glashka, Gloria;
Jessie, Dolly, Smoke, Dorry, Melon, Duska;
Elma, Eska, Eshka, Eva, Enya, Elochka;
Zhuzha, Zhuchka, Jacqueline, Heat, Pearl, Julie;
Zira, Zoya, Zoska, Zephyrka, Zimka, Zlatka;
Irma, Ivushka, Ilanda, Iris, Isolde, Izochka, Spark;
Baby, Kerry, Katya, Coppy, Drop, Kevvie, Katie;
Laska, Lyubimka, Lilu, Lorrie, Lana, Levis, Lara;
Milka, Masha, Merry, Marky, Molly, Marty, Maska;
Nyurka, Nezhka, Naisi, Natka, Nikki, Nochka;
Oliva, Ollie, Ozzy, Omka, Audriana;
Piggy, Plush, Hemp, Fields, Puffy, Peggy;
Raya, Randy, Riska, Rimma, Ruska, Rubinka;
Sinny, Simba, Sarri, Snowy, Scarly, Stacy, Seed, Simka;
Tom, Terry, Tylee, Trixie, Pumpkin, Toyfi;
Umka, Uska, Snail, Ushka, Unka;
Felli, Fanny, Fibby, Bean, Fixie, Florrie, Fiona;
Homa, Khrusti, Khaili, Herry, Hayley;
Chick, Flower, Scratchy, Princess;
Chicky, Chersi, Charlie, Chinny, Cherry;
Shuya, Sharsi, Sherry, Shushka, Shilik, Chanel;
Emmy, Elfie, Emily, Eureka, Ellie;
Yukki, Yursi, Yuda, Yulka;
Java, Yaska, Yarka, Yashka, Yamili, Yammy.

For hamster boys

A male animal can be called one of the following options:

Archie, Alf, Harlequin, Arf, Apollo, Avik;
Bob, Baloo, Bard, Buddy, Bildo, Bonnie, Bumka;
Vinnie, Vintik, Woody, Valdi, Vaska, Vincy, Venka;
Gena, Gosha, Grisha, Hercules, Guddi, Gummy, Gray, Harry;
Jaxie, George, Jerry, Jack, Dodo, Dandy, Derek, Juni;
Etti, Eshka, Ershik, Evik;
Zhuzhka, Jacques, Georges, Jaco, Zhuchok, Zhorzhik, Jojo;
Zubik, Zeus, Zorro, Siegfried, Zumba;
Indy, Iris, Icarus, Indigo, Indus, Irakli;
Kai, Callie, Kart, Clyde, Cooper, Chris, Krosh, Croc, Kiwi, Kwikki, Kevin;
Larry, Locky, Loy, Lark, Levi, Lime, Beam, Lapik;
Mickey, Mars, Marley, Mac, Mark, Marty, Morris, Mike;
Nice, Nick, Noah, Nesqui, Nikki, Nicey, Nigel, Nils;
Olis, Ozzie, Ozbi, Osti, Ollie, Olivier, Onik;
Pixie, Pike, Peach, Platosha, Park;
Roy, Rex, Ricci, Rick, Paradise, Rommie, Roger, Ralph, Ricky;
Stevie, Spike, Simba, Stitch, Strike, Slow, Slip;
Tom, Teddy, Thor, Tisha, Timka, Terry;
Usik, Umka, Urka, Winnie;
Franklin, Phil, Fishka, Fimka, Filya;
Hubby, Hugo, Hummy, Khoma, Khomka, Hamster;
Tsenni, Cent, Centik, Circuses;
Chilly, Chaif, Chuck, Chester, Chir;
Schorchik, Schipper, Shrekki, Schneider;
Edwin, Andrew, Elvy, Eklerchik;
Eustace, Yushka, Yurzik, Yuska;
Yashka, Amber, Yang, Yarchik.

Nicknames by character

A win-win way to choose a suitable nickname for your pet is to take a closer look at it. The behavior of a tiny pet will definitely tell you what name it deserves. Here, for example, is what you can call a calm dzhungarik:

Gugusha;
Good-natured;
Sleepy;
Zaya;
Weasel;
Sloth;
Milash;
Silent;
Sissy;
Princess;
Sonya;
Splyusha;
Tikhon;
Tishka;
Jason.

Fidgets deserve a different nickname:

Bandit;
Brawler;
Buyashka;
Top;
Grumpy;
Zinger;
Bully;
Kopusha;
Cool;
Motor;
Tumbler;
Slick;
Bee;
Rocky;
Typhoon;
Toropyzhka;
Torpedo;
Sly;
Tricky;
Naughty;
Spy;
Shustrik;
Yula.

Shustrik is always on the job

Interesting! Djungarian hamsters, like many of their relatives, are omnivorous and voracious. Moreover, if there is a need to stock up, rodents can easily put food weighing up to 20% of their own body weight into their cheek pouches. The Djungarians hide the rest in a secluded place and return for food later (sometimes on the second or third day).

What names should you not choose for your pet?

The new family member should like the nickname. You can notice this by constantly calling the animal by name. If the hamster does not respond, this may indicate not only that the pet is naturally deaf, but also that he does not understand his name.

You should not name an animal using complex combinations.

Firstly, it will be difficult for the owner to constantly pronounce it, and soon he will get tired of the nickname. Secondly, rodents do not perceive complex nicknames because they cannot remember them.

Umka and Tisha respond to their names.

Cool and funny nicknames

Hamsters are loved because they are restless: they are constantly busy with something. Moreover, it is girls, according to the observations of those who keep these furry pets, who are more active. Their bustle often brings a smile, and therefore a funny nickname often comes in handy. You can choose it by taking a closer look at the rodent - the hamster itself will tell you which name suits her best. The plump animals will be decorated with the following nicknames:

Bun;
Pea;
A drop;
Kiwi;
Cutlet;
Coin;
Pint;
Bun;
Donut;
Radish;
Cream;
Sausage;
Beans;
Eclerc.

Other options:

Gadget;
Sponge;
Dudyuk;
Wifey;
Zhikha;
Bug;
Kvasya;
Klepa;
Kuksya;
Masyanya;
Moska;
Tow;
A gun;
Clip;
FIFA;
Flash drive;
Freken Bock;
Hrusya;
Yuzi;
Sneaky.

The eclerc decided to have a snack

How to train a rodent to respond to its name

Despite the low level of intellectual development, the rodent is able to learn its name.

To do this, you need to fulfill several conditions:

Choose a simple nickname for your pet. It should consist of 1-2 syllables, for example, Chip, Tom, Dale.
Say your pet's name more often and talk to it.
Reward your animal with a treat when he pays attention to you.

If these conditions are met regularly, the hamster will begin to respond to your voice and learn the name. To teach your pet more complex commands, you can download the training manual on the Internet and master it.

Selection of nicknames by color

Another distinctive feature of these small rodents is their fur coat. Djungarian hamsters have a recognizable stripe on their back, and their colors are quite varied. And this is also a hint on how to name your pet.

Names for white dwarfs:

Angel;
Bela;
Snow White;
Belysh;
White (white);
Vanilla;
Cotton wool;
Pearl;
Marshmallow;
Chalk;
Sugar;
Snowball and Snowball;
Snow (snow).

Suitable nicknames for reddish jungarians:

Apricot;
Zlata;
Golden;
Zolotko;
Sparkle;
Mandarin;
Nectar;
Ogonyok;
Red or Redi (red);
Ryzhik;
Topaz;
Zircon;
Citrus;
Amber.

Charming Zephyr
Little Gray Jungarik is:

Gray;
Stylus;
Smokey and Smokey;
Cardinal;
Mouse;
Ash;
Sapphire;
Smokey (smoke);
Truffle;
Cloud.

The Djungarian hamster can also be black. In this case, the name will suit him:

Agate and Agatha;
Black;
Grizzly;
Night;
Ember;
Chernysh;
Yakhont.

There are hamsters with spotted colors. Such a pet can be called:

Bambi;
Blot;
Panda;
Pirate;
Speck;
Tiger;
Husky.

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Smokey asks for something tasty

Geographical nicknames based on habitat

You can tie the name of a hamster to its natural habitat and then you get a rather unusual list. Something like this:

Dzungarik
Karakum
Sahara
Sand
Saxaul

Hamster Karel eats an apple

Asian
Tundra
Stepnyak
Arab
Abyssinian
Altai
Karelian
Memphis
Babylon
Luxor
Shooting Range

The most “fluffy” nicknames

One of the distinctive features of the “Syrians” is their thick, soft fur, which gives hamsters a resemblance to plush toys. Why not emphasize this with a nickname? Here are some options:

Velvet;
Squirrel;
Velvet;
Vorm;
Vessa;
Glaffi;
Jelly;
Comfort;
Cozy;
Kute;
Mild;
coupling;
Piumino;
Puff;
Ottoman;
Pelush;
Pusha;
Fluff;
Plush;
Softy;
Fluffy;
Fluffin;
Charmin;
Charmel.

Hamster named Poofie

Cool names for small breeds

We all, regardless of age and state of mind, want to bring something bright to life. A pet will be an excellent solution for those who lack novelty.

But in order for your new pet to really please, you can choose a name as bright and unique as him.

Suitable for males: Al Capone, Willy Wonk, Gutenberg, Darth Vader, Doctor House, Captain Hook, Mr. Peak and Mr. Darcy.

For females, you can choose the following names: Petrovna, Antoinette, Buffy, Coco Chanel, Cleopatra, Mrs. Lapka or Marfushenka Darling.

Exotic names for a hamster

Hamsters are not the most common pets for everyone. To some extent, we can say that they are exotic. And who doesn’t want to choose the same unusual name for their pet? What nicknames are considered far from the most common?

For boys: Fuego, Alexander, Bacon, Harold, Taco, Diego, Aiko, Kumiko, Osaka, Kabuto, Shiro, Mariko.

For girls: Juliet, Mirabella, Mononoke, Asake, Momo, Mitsu.

Funny names for Djungarians

If you are getting a pet for children, you should opt for something less serious. That is why you can choose a funny nickname for your hamster, which will always make your child happy.

For males: Ivanovich, Antistress, Bonya Khomovich, Bar, Bertie Botts, Big Gryz, Belyashik, Gryzlik, Glazastik, Zhmotik, Sinister, Kruglyash, Kefirchik, Pocket, Shaggy, Mordasik, Bored, Boltus, Slicker, Robber, Svintus, Coward.

For females: Afanasia Khomyakovna, Money, Zlyuchka, Splinter, Krutyshka, Korolevna, Little Face, Dunno, Crybaby, Pronya Prokopovna, Bluff, Nozzle, Coward, Minx.

How to name a girl hamster

Hamsters are pets that attract people with their small size, cute appearance, and temperament. They invariably become the favorites of all family members, and therefore nicknames are often invented for them so that they are easily remembered and convey as much as possible the characteristic features of tiny animals.

And if for experienced owners choosing a nickname is not a problem, those who have acquired a rodent for the first time are often faced with the question of what names are suitable for hamsters.

The question is not as complicated as it seems at first glance. To choose a name for a girl’s hamster, you need to pay attention to the following points:

If you plan to train the animal in the future, the nickname should be easy to remember. It is important to constantly call your pet’s name when communicating with him: during feeding, cleaning the cage, playing. This way he will stop being shy and quickly get used to his new place of residence.
A good clue as to what you can name a girl hamster will be her color, size, character, and temperament. Snezhana and Marshmallow are good nicknames for a white hamster, and Squirrel and Mandarinka are good nicknames for the owner of a yellow or red coat. The nicknames Tiny and Button are suitable for a small animal, and Pyshechka and Eklerka for a larger animal. The active and restless girl of the hamster is often called Copusha or Igrulya, and the one who loves to eat is Glutton or Gourmand.
Often, a furry pet is named after your favorite stars, cartoon and movie characters. This is how the nicknames Scarlet and Cleopatra, Masyanya and Gadget appear.
Those who want to show originality often choose the name of a loved one as a nickname for girls’ hamsters. Hence, they are named after their beloved grandmother or aunt Asya, Zhenechka and Shura.
Another option is to remember your own preferences. Nicknames for girl hamsters like Paperclip, Hostess, Cook are not uncommon.

Important! Before choosing a name for your hamster, watch it: perhaps the animal’s behavior and habits will tell you what to name it.

Original geographical nicknames

You can indicate the origin and area of distribution using a geographical name. In this case, these are the names of regions, cities, mountains and reservoirs of Syria and Eastern Turkey.

Examples: