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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to name a Syrian hamster - 100 best names
These animals are real record holders among all breeds of domestic rodents. They differ from the others in their rather large size. They are also known as “golden” hamsters, due to their common fur color of the same name.
Like Djungarians, Syrian hamsters are quite unpretentious to their living conditions and are not picky about food.
Purchasing such a hamster is real happiness. And to make this event even more joyful, we offer the largest list of names for your pet.
Nicknames for Syrian hamster girls
- Anabel
- Ada
- Isa
- Amalia
- Barbara
- Bonita
- Betty
- Bagheera
- Valkyrie
- Verona
- Valerie
- Greta
- Daisy
- Delta
- Dakota
- Ivangelina
- Isidora
- Carmelita
- Christie
- Camilla
- Lilith
- Lanita
- Moon
- Lily
- Lazy
- Lexi
- Melissa
- Mayan
- Monica
- Milan
- Muse
- Milky
- Miley
- Forget-me-not
- Nura
- Nancy
- Olivia
- Ophelia
- Paris
- Penelope
- Roxana
- Sabrina
- Susie
- Sarah
- Sally
- Stephanie
- Seraphim
- Selya
- Simone
- Sandy
- Sakura
- Sunny
- Sandra
- Suzana
- Snow
- Trisha
- Totti
- Tabitha
- Temari
- Thea
- Trixie
- Pumpkin
- Techna
- Tayce
- Tara
- Trina
- Theona
- Ursula
- Uma
- Luck
- Fiona
- Violet
- Felice
- Fanta
- Florence
- Philadelphia
- Fufa
- Franziska
- Themis
- Fibby
- Fortress
- Honey
- Helena
- Holly
- Chloe
- Hayley
- Hannah
- Clap
- Tsatsa
- Tsukata
- Zinnia
- Tsvelina
- Circe
- Scratchy
- Cherry
- Chupa
- Blueberry
- Chile
- Chulya
- Smack
Coming up with a name for a male Syrian hamster
- Arno
- Adi
- Isaac
- Alan
- Bucks
- Boyd
- Barry
- Vegas
- Winston
- Watson
- Vincent
- Henry
- Herald
- Gatsby
- Henry
- Jackson
- Jerome
- Dexter
- Darvey
- Irwin
- Klaus
- Quentin
- Christian
- Clementine
- Lime
- Larson
- Leo
- Lawrence
- Luther
- Lucky
- Marsik
- Mango
- Muscat
- Michael
- Manson
- Melvin
- Marzipan
- Nate
- Newton
- Nilson
- Napstablook
- Oliver
- Oscar
- Osman
- Ozzy
- Austin
- Patrick
- Peyton
- Pegasus
- Diamond
- Sirius
- Salem
- Simon
- Sponge
- Simbad
- Samson
- Stu
- Samurai
- Sting
- Salt
- Sylvester
- Toby
- Tornado
- Tate
- Twix
- Truffle
- Timmy
- Tyler
- Tiger
- Theodore
- Tiramisu
- Twist
- Umka
- Wallace
- White
- Will
- Uma
- smart ass
- Ferdinand
- Phobos
- Flint
- Flipper
- Freddie
- Felix
- Finch
- Freud
- Phineas
- Faust
- Franz
- Khoma
- Hati
- Hugo
- Houston
- Jose
- Citrus
- Chucky
- Chad
- Chup
- Chester
- Champion.
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.
How to name a pet based on coat color
Hamsters amaze with their variety of colors.
Among Djungarians, brown-grayish fur is common, among Syrians it is golden, beige and even black; among other breeds, white, pearl-gray, peach, as well as various variants of spotted hamsters are not uncommon.
Choosing a name for your pet based on its color is a good choice.
Here are some examples:
- black: Panther, Agate, Night, Darkness, Shadow, Ash, Onyx, Ember, Chernysh, Chernushka, Imp, Midnight, Blackberry, Blueberry, Raven, Agatha, Shadow, Misty, Mulatto, Blob, Knight, Voodoo, Noir, Currant;
- red: Sunny, Orange, Peach, Gold, Golden, Orange, Rizhik, Red Zhuka, Ruby, Pumpkin, Light, Pomegranate, Lingonberry, Rusty, Carrot, Copper, Yolk, Dandelion, Lemon, Chanterelle, Squirrel, Asterisk;
- white: Winter, Snowflake, Snowball, Zimych, Marshmallow, Pearl, Snow White, Sugar, Cloud, Alaska, Blonde, Willow, Chamomile, Weiss, Orchid, Ferrera, Frosty, Belyash;
- gray (pearl): Cloud, Thunderstorm, Gray, Smoke, Silver, Ash, Granite, Haze, Cobweb, Ash, Smokey, Cardinal.
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 for boys
A suitable name for a hamster might be:
- Abu, Ali, Afonya, Alik, Antoshka (Toshka), Akim, Antipka, Angelok.
- Bagel, Bandit, Borka, Hippopotamus, Bruce, Baytik, Bonya, Buranchik, Bystrik, Bombochka, Bosya.
- Zipper, Vintik, Vinnie, Vovochka, Vitalya, Volt, Wonka, Willie, Vanillin, Vesuvius.
- Grishka, Harry, Goshka, Garfield, Gerka, Hansik, Gavryusha, Goroshek, Gesha, Gordon.
- Jackie, Johnny, Dremka, Jackie, Dimka (Dimon), Dumka, Dushka, Demon, Ding-Dong.
- Raccoon (Enya), Hedgehog, Emelka (Emelya), Yesha.
- Jacques, Beetle, Zhuzha, Zhuchok, Zhorka, Jean, Zhul (Rogue), Jacqui.
- Bunny, Zorro, Zuffi, Zephyr, Zyama, Bunny, Tease, Zolotko.
- Ivashka, Indian, Itya, Indigo.
- Cooper, Captain, Kotya (Kitty), Kroshik, Kokosik, Cupcake, Croissant, Chris, Kim, Quickie, Cooper, Knop, Klepa.
- Masya (Masyanya), Baby, Morsik, Almond, Marty, Mister, Mod, Mitka, Marmeladny, Martik, Pug.
- Nafanya, Nick, Nolik, Yum-Nyam (Am-Nyam).
- Dandelion, Osya, Olezhka, Orc, Osiris.
- Pie, Donut, Fluff, Pixel, Pirate, Porsche, Prosha (Proshka).
- Rex, Roger, Ratatouille, Raphael, Red Ap, Risik, Romka, Roshen.
- Senya (Senka), Simba.
- Timoshka (Timka), Timon, Topik, Slipper, Troll, Twin, Torpedo, Thomas, Tapa, Tigger.
- Filka (Filya), Foma, Filya, Forbes, Fedot (Fedka), Fintik, Fixik, Funtik.
- Piggy, Hrumka, Khavrosh, Hippie.
- Centurion, Caesar, Flower, Scratchy.
- Chipsik, Chupik, Chernysh, Little Devil, Chip, Chock.
- Yupi, Yusha, Yulik.
- Yashka, Yarka, Jaguar.
Owners often name baby hamsters after their favorite hobby or something related to it: Rock, Blues, Cog, Diesel, Float, Athlete, Karasik, Biker, Boxer.
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 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.
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.
How to choose a cool name for a girl's hamster
Choosing a name for a pet, no matter who it is, is subject to general rules. There are few of them, but they are fundamental.
- The name should be short, sonorous and easy to pronounce.
The nickname should be no more than two syllables. It is unlikely that you will be able to pronounce “Capitolina” or “Marmalade” quickly and several times in a row - the language will get confused. This will be especially difficult for a child. But hamsters are usually purchased specifically for children.
For the same reasons, sounds that are difficult to pronounce - growling and hissing - are excluded from the nickname. It is especially difficult for a child to pronounce “r” in a closed syllable - Kristya, Kralya, Marmeladka, Antratsita
It is very desirable that the nickname be sonorous, with some characteristic sound that attracts attention. This will help the pet quickly remember its name - Fifa, Zhuzha, Zina, Chucha.
- The nickname should emphasize the character and appearance of the pet.
To someone else's eye, it seems that all hamsters look alike. But the owner knows that this is not so and tries to emphasize the characteristics of his pet with his nickname: Snowball, Marshmallow, Ryzhulka, Liska.
A lazy, well-fed hamster girl should not be called Yula or Maya, and a nimble, lively girl should not be called Sonya or Bun
- It is better to give an original and cool nickname.
Let's make a reservation that in pursuit of a cool and unusual nickname, the main thing is not to overdo it and choose a name that sounds decent, does not offend the hearing of the household and is not a mockery of the pet itself.
Advice: if you get a couple of hamsters, then you need to give them radically different names, so that you yourself don’t get confused later about where Sonya is and where Zasonya is.
There are several principles for finding an interesting and cool name for a girl’s hamster:
- By the first letter. For example, I really want the girl’s hamster to have a name starting with the letter “A”, like her owner’s. For these purposes, open a spelling dictionary or a dictionary of names and select the appropriate word - Alya, Amelie, Asya, Aqua, Aria;
- Animal observation. The hamster can make characteristic sounds, or move its nose funny, or funny move its paws. Similar features often form the basis of nicknames - Shusha, Kuksya, Yuzi;
- According to taste preferences. Hamsters are known to love to eat. Food addictions can lead to a good idea - Melon, Vanilla, Kroshka, Pistachio;
- Names of idols and stars, cartoon characters, literary characters. Often, “overseas” names are chosen for these purposes - Jolie, Adele, Lolita, Jessie, Barbie, Winx, Peppa.
Nicknames for the Robovsky and Campbell breeds
Representatives of these breeds are the smallest individuals. They are incredibly funny and funny. Names for hamsters of these breeds should reflect their character, their characteristic nimbleness, ingenuity and excellent intelligence. What's a cool name for a girl's hamster? The most popular names for girls hamsters are:
- Thumbelina;
- Puska;
- Tiny;
- Maya the bee;
- Muska;
- Baby.
Among the sonorous and memorable options:
- Masyunka;
- Baby Potato;
- Marfushechka;
- Cutie.
If you want to give a furry animal an unusual and at the same time beautiful foreign name, then take a closer look at Seira, Millie, Marietta or Sandra.
If you are looking for nicknames for adorable boys hamsters, then you can choose from the following options:
- Alfred;
- Roy;
- Baby;
- Sturdy;
- Shustrishka;
- Runner;
- Crunchy.
They reflect the character of rodents and emphasize the features of physiology.
Complete discrimination. At least someone suggested calling him Schwarzenegger.
Names with meaning
For good breeders, some more interesting double nicknames with meaning. These nicknames sound equally cool in English and Russian:
- Boo Bear – Scary bear;
- Brown Sugar - Brown sugar;
- Charlie Brown - Charlie Brown;
- Chocolate Chip – Chocolate chips;
- Cookies 'N Cream – Cookies with cream;
- Gingerbread Man - Gingerbread Man;
- Gingersnap – Gingerbread Cookies;
- Houndstooth - Crow's feet;
- Jo Jo - Jo Jo;
- Mia Hammster - Mia Hammster;
- Mr. Whiskers - Mr. Whiskers;
- Oompa Loompa - Oompa Loompa;
- Orange Soda – Orange lemonade;
- Paul Bunyan - Paul Bunyan;
- Peppermint - Peppermint;
- Pip Squeak - Pip Squeak;
- Portobello - Portobello;
- Ricky Bobby - Ricky Bobby;
- Richard Third - Richard the Third;
- Salt 'N Pepper - Salt and pepper;
- Small Fry - Little Fry;
- Snow White – Pure white;
- Sugar Cookie - Sugar cookies;
- Tinkerbell - Tinkerbell;
- Ying Yang - Yin Yang.
Original and funny
Finding a truly exclusive name for a hamster is not an easy task. You have to approach it creatively. You can use one of the following ideas:
- Use a nice-sounding word in a foreign language as a name. For example, Bellisimo, Perla, Picollo, Bebe, Merlot.
- Name it by coat color, but translate the name into another language. If the color is dark, it is Black, Dark, Nero, Noir. White – Blanca, Bianca, White. Gray - Gray, Grigio.
- Use your favorite dish as a nickname. For example, Okroshka, Rotatouille, Pie, Cutlet, Meatball, Julienne.
- Give the hamster not only a name, but also a patronymic. Sounds impressive - Semyon Petrovich or Marfa Vasilievna.
- To use a frankly inappropriate word for a nickname - Enema, Zhabka, Rat, Hryundel.
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