Best Dwarf Hamster Names
Dwarf hamster is one of the hamster species that is curious and easy to handle. Most of them like to be held by people, but sometimes they nip when they feel uncomfortable.
Choosing a name for your dwarf hamster is a big decision. There are so many options, it can be hard to find the perfect name for your pet. That’s why we’ve collated the best hamster names below, hopefully our list will give you plenty of name ideas for the furry friend!
Can Hamsters Understand Their Name?
Surprisingly, yes they can! Well sort of…
A hamster will learn to recognize sounds that it hears frequently. If you consistently say your hamster’s name every time you interact and offer food/treats to your pet, your dwarf hamster will eventually associate their name with positive things.
After a while, your dwarf hamster will learn to come and greet you when its name is called, hoping for a tasty treat in return. This can be used to further train your pet to perform tricks. Remember, it’s always good to start training your dwarf hamster early and stay consistent.
They probably don’t know the noise is actually their name but they will soon learn that it means attention and food! This is true for most pets.
Naming Your Hamster
When choosing a name for any animal you should consider a few factors. Hamsters all have different personalities and appearances which will help you choose the perfect name.
It’s actually best to wait to decide on a name after you pick up your new pet. This way you can observe them find the perfect fit.
You can use lists like this one to help find your perfect name or jump-start your own ideas for the perfect hamster name.
A good name is one that will stick and can be easily remembered by the household. Some of the most simple names can be perfect for your pet.
You should also avoid overly complicated or long names. Not only will you get tired of saying it your hamster may only remember even part of it.
You should also check to see if your hamster is a male or a female. Most female hamsters have two openings while males only have one.
Male Dwarf Hamster Name Ideas (Sorted A-Z)
- Archie
- Bandit
- Bashful
- Baxter
- Biscuit
- Blue
- Bruno
- Bubbles
- Buster
- Buzz
- Cheerio
- Chip
- Chopper
- Chubby
- Coco
- Dexter
- Dots
- Echo
- Flame
- Flash
- Gnasher
- Grumpy
- Harry
- Jasper
- Jaws
- Jazz
- Jet
- Lucky
- Magma
- Max
- Oscar
- Pablo
- Peanut
- Pepper
- Pickles
- Popcorn
- Rex
- Rocky
- Romeo
- Rufus
- Rusty
- Shredder
- Sonic
- Tank
- Teddy
- Thor
- Tiny
- Titan
- Wolf
- Ziggy
Female Dwarf Hamster Name Ideas (Sorted A-Z)
- Amber
- Apple
- April
- Aurora
- Bella
- Blondie
- Brownie
- Buttercup
- Butterscotch
- Buttons
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Daisy
- Diamond
- Fluffy
- Fudge
- Ginger
- Gizmo
- Hazel
- Holly
- Honey
- Jellybean
- KitKat
- Kiwi
- Latte
- Lily
- Lucy
- Mango
- Melon
- Mini
- Missy
- Mocha
- Muffin
- Nemo
- Nibbles
- Oreo
- Panda
- Patches
- Pearl
- Pebbles
- Peppermint
- Polly
- Rose
- Snowflake
- Sparky
- Taco
- Toffee
- Tulip
- Waffles
Cute Dwarf Hamster Names Ideas (Sorted A-Z)
- Bambino
- Beans
- Bing
- Binky
- Bruno
- Brutus
- Bubba
- Cartman
- Charmin’
- Cheeko
- Chicklet
- Chip
- Chow-Chow
- Cinderella
- Cinnamon
- Crackers
- Creampuff
- Cubby
- Curd
- Cutie
- Dink
- Doodles
- Dozer
- Elmo
- Fluffball
- Fonzie
- Gizmo
- Hobbit
- Jasper
- Jinx
- Joy
- Kibbles
- Larry
- Lilo
- Lollipop
- Marshmallow
- Max
- Munchkin
- Nookie
- Pearl
- Pebbles
- Polly
- Pomsky
- Roo
- Sleepy
- Snowball
- Teddy
- Thimble
- Tink
- Toy
Unique Dwarf Hamster Names Ideas (Sorted A-Z)
- Acey
- Babs
- Bebe
- Bilbo
- Bo Peep
- Bon Bon
- Brownie
- Bubbles
- Bugs
- Buttercup
- Caesar
- Capone
- Champ
- Chance
- Cheddar
- Chicko
- Chili
- Chubby
- Chuckles
- Coda
- Cottonball
- Cracker
- Crumpet
- Dodo
- Donut
- Freckles
- Furball
- Gadget
- Gretel
- Guzu
- Hairball
- Hershey
- Jaq
- Jazzy
- Jo Jo
- Jump-Jump
- Kilo
- Mini
- Muffy
- Nibbles
- Niblet
- Noodles
- Nugget
- Pablo
- Pip
- Popcorn
- Poppet
- Stewie
- Taz
- Winky
Hopefully the hamster names above give you some good ideas to help name your very own pet. Do you have a funny hamster name of your own? Let us know in the comments!
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