The 150 Best Hamster Names for Your New Little Furball

There's nothing wrong with going literal!

This black cookie with white filling makes a cute name for a black and white hamster.

If your hamster is small and light brown like this nut, it’s a perfect pick.

Another cute hamster name, especially for hamsters with golden fur. You can introduce them to your friends as your gold Nugget!

A fitting name for a white hamster who looks like a snowball.

A sweet name for a sweet furball.

A great name if your hamster has orange-tinged fur, or if you brought them home during harvest season.

Because your hamster is as soft and snuggly as a teddy bear.

With their furry, bulky body, you might think your hamster resembles a bear.

Does your little one have hair that stands straight up on their head? Name them for Alfalfa from the "Little Rascals"!

Another great choice for a hamster with golden fur.

Whether you have a brown fluffball of a hamster or are just nostalgic for sugary cereal, this is the name for you.

Sweet, light brown, and spotted brown: If your hamster matches any of those descriptions, this name’s a match.

Because your hamster’s fur is just the fuzziest.

Appropriate for a hamster who was rescued or brought luck into your life.

For the hamster who’s white, soft, and sweet.

For a medium-brown hamster, this coffee-inspired name fits.

For hamsters with black and white patches, like pandas have.

This fuzzy fruit makes an adorable hamster name for your sweet, fuzzy peach of a pet.

For the hamster who is always on the move.

For the hamster who loves to cuddle.

Brighten up even the dreariest of days with this hamster name that’s perfect for a pet whose fur is golden like the sun.

Your hamster’s not quite as small as a pea, of course, but this term of endearment still works great for your tiny pet.

A Hebrew name by origin, Abigail means “cause of joy,” a fitting choice for the hamster who’s brought joy to your life.

If your hamster has amber-colored fur, this would make a fun hamster name.

Italian for “beautiful,” for your pretty female hamster.

Meaning “white” in Spanish. An appropriate choice for a white female hamster.

Maybe it’s your favorite dessert, or the color of your hamster’s fur.

For a hamster as pretty as a daisy.

An iconic name for a historic royal, this name is great for a female hamster with the personality of a princess.

For the hamster who loves to explore, just like Dora the Explorer in the TV series of the same name.

For a female hamster who’s so gorgeous, she could be a model like Gigi Hadid.

The perfect name for a golden-hued blonde female hamster.

Meaning “home ruler,” it’s a solid pick for a female hamster who rules her roost.

For the hamster who loves to climb, just like this fast-growing plant.

If you adopted your furry friend in the month of June, this female hamster name is a perfect fit.

This slang for a social gathering best suits a hamster who’s the life of the party.

For the hamster you adopted in the month of May.

This name meaning “pearl” especially suits white hamsters.

For the hamster who is effortlessly agile and elegant, just like the famous ballerina Misty Copeland.

One meaning of Molly is “rebellion,” making this a good pick for a hamster with an independent streak.

Latin for small, like your tiny furry friend.

A name of Italian origin meaning “pearl,” this works great for white hamsters.

A girl hamster name for a pet who deserves the royal treatment.

For the hamster as beautiful as a rose… or one with a thorny personality. You pick.

For the female hamster who’s as pretty as a rose.

Meaning “bright” or “dawn,” give this name to a hamster with fur the color of a golden sunrise.

It’s especially apt to name a reddish hamster after this red stone, but it works for just about any pet you consider a gem.

This nickname for Sarah means “princess,” perfect for your pampered female hamster.

A cute girl hamster name for a light, sandy-colored gal.

If your hamster has reddish fur, give them this name meaning red.

You can’t have the seven dwarfs without Snow White herself. Try this hamster name for a white female hamster.

This sweet name for a female hamster means “bringer of joy,” which is an apt description of your new furry friend.

Commemorate your love for your hamster by naming them after the Roman goddess of love.

This name means “lively,” making it a great pick for your active hamster.

Meaning “radiance,” it’s perfect for the hamster who lights up your life.

A Greek name meaning “life,” Zoe is a girl hamster name for the pet who brightens yours.

A boy hamster name that’s perfect for pets who are as smart as Albert Einstein.

A Hebrew name meaning “happy” and “blessed,” words that describe both you and your hamster now that you’re together.

Does your hamster have the need for speed? Give them this lightning-fast name.

A fun male hamster name for the hamster who loves to “bust” out of his cage.

Meaning ”lucky,” it’s especially apt for a rescued hamster.

Fred the hamster just sounds like such a delight.

Country music lovers can pick a hamster name that pays homage to one of the legends of the genre, Hank Williams.

A name meaning handsome, which your hamster absolutely is!

Meaning “loud,” it’s a cute pick for a hamster who “talks” a lot.

This name shared by Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne means “bear god,” making it a badass reference to your hamster’s bear-like physique.

In both Spanish and Latin origins, the name Pablo (or Paul) means little or small. Perfect for a pet who typically weighs just a few ounces.

The name Peter has Greek origins meaning “rock” or “stone.” Try it on for size if you have a gray hamster at home.

Meaning “powerful leader,” give this name to the alpha hamster of the horde (that’s the name for a group of hamsters).

This name is a cute choice for a hamster who loves to scoot around his cage.

Meaning “strong-willed warrior,” it’s a good pick for hamsters with a fiery personality.

A hamster name for fluffy, white hammies.

A funny hamster name for a pet who’s always hungry.

Another of Snow White’s dwarfs, this one befits a dwarf hamster who’s, well, a little dopey.

An after-school snack that mixes peanut butter and marshmallow fluff—great for hammies with brown and white coloring.

Why not name your hamster after this Broadway sensation—after all, “ham” is right there in the name.

This hamster name is a classic, both because it has “ham” right in the name and because it references Shakespeare’s classic play.

Whether you’re a big fan of the royal family, Harry Potter, or just love a good play on words (get it, hairy hamster?), this name is fitting for any male hamster you bring home.

If your hamster has a talent for escaping his habitat, naming them after the famous escape artist and illusionist is a thing of fate.

A funny hamster name for a pet with a bright auburn or orange-colored coat.

For the vocal hamster who squeaks up a storm.

A quirky hamster name for your furry friend who might resemble a round spud.

If you have a hamster who loves to run on a wheel for what feels like forever, this fun hamster name might suit you.

For a quirky hamster name, this works great if your hammy’s fur is golden like a taco shell.

For the hamster who is, naturally, the apple of your eye.

After the Muppets' wild drummer.

A great moniker for a snow-white hamster.