Funny Hamster Names
Few pets are funnier than a hamster: it stuffs half its body weight into its cheeks, sprints nowhere on a wheel all night and then glares at you for waking it up at noon. A funny name just makes it official. Here are more than 100 funny hamster names, from “ham” puns and grand titles for tiny rodents to pop culture parodies and snack jokes.
For cuter, more classic picks, head back to our main list of hamster names. If you love a good pun, you'll also enjoy our funny pet names and funny cat names.
Hamster puns built on “ham”
The easiest joke in the hamster world: slip “ham” into a famous name. The more serious the original, the funnier it sounds on a fluffball.
| Name | The joke | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | Shakespeare's prince, but make it a hamster | Dramatic hamsters |
| Hamuel L. Jackson | Samuel L. Jackson with a ham twist | Hamsters with attitude |
| Hamtaro | The star of the Japanese anime <em>Hamtaro</em> | Anime fans |
| Hamilton | The Broadway musical and the founding father | Musical theater lovers |
| Hambo | Rambo, reduced to four inches | Tough little guys |
| Hamburglar | The McDonald's thief | Food thieves and hoarders |
| Hammy Davis Jr. | Sammy Davis Jr., the Rat Pack entertainer | Showmen |
| Hamster Hanks | Tom Hanks | Lovable, everyman hamsters |
| Hamanda | Amanda with a ham | Girl hamsters |
| Hamela Anderson | Pamela Anderson | Blonde glamour girls |
| Hamdrew | Andrew, hamsterized | Boys |
| Ham Solo | Han Solo from <em>Star Wars</em> | Lone Syrians |
| Hamnesty | “Amnesty” for escape artists | Repeat cage breakers |
| Hamtastic | Fantastic, obviously | Hamsters who are simply the best |
| Hambone | The classic slang for a show-off | Goofballs |
| Ham Sandwich | Just a very literal joke | Chunky hamsters |
| Obi-Wan Hamobi | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Wise old hamsters |
| Hamish | A real Scottish name (a form of James) that already starts with “Ham” | Scottish-at-heart hamsters |
Names about cheek pouches and hoarding
Hamster cheek pouches stretch back to the shoulders, and they use them to carry food home to a secret stash. These names honor the habit.
| Name | The joke | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeks McGee | A name that just sounds stuffed | Pouch-stuffers |
| Pouchahontas | Pocahontas plus pouches | Girl hoarders |
| Stash | Where all the sunflower seeds go | Serious hoarders |
| Chipmunk Wannabe | They do look alike when full | Hamsters with round faces |
| Hoarder | No explanation needed | Messy cage keepers |
| Cheeky | Rude and full-cheeked | Sassy hamsters |
| Doorknob | What a hamster looks like mid-stuff | Round-headed hamsters |
| Pac-Man | Eats everything in sight | Always-hungry hamsters |
| Pocket Money | Stores valuables in its pockets | Treat collectors |
| Snack Pack | A lunchbox on legs | Food lovers |
| Moonface | Round cheeks, round face | Chubby Syrians |
| Balloon | Inflates at dinnertime | Dramatic stuffers |
Grand, fancy names for tiny hamsters
A long, pompous name on a creature that weighs about as much as a candy bar is comedy gold. For more regal inspiration, see our king names and queen names.
| Name | The joke | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Nibblesworth | A knight of the snack table | Refined boys |
| Lord Fluffington | Aristocratic fluff | Long-haired Syrians |
| Duchess Squeakington | Royalty with a squeak | Bossy girls |
| Admiral Whiskers | Commands the cage fleet | Leaders |
| Captain Cuddles | Military rank, zero menace | Tame, friendly hamsters |
| Professor Pudding | Academic and soft | Thoughtful, slow hamsters |
| Baron von Squeak | German nobility | Loud boys |
| Count Chocula | The cereal vampire | Dark hamsters |
| King Nugget the Great | A tiny empire | Golden hamsters |
| Her Royal Fluffiness | Formal address required | Pampered girls |
| Dr. Nibbles | Has a PhD in snacking | Clever hamsters |
| Chairman Meow | For the hamster who thinks it's a cat | Confident hamsters |
| General Mayhem | Leads nightly chaos | Wild escapees |
| Madame Fuzzypants | Fancy and fluffy | Long-haired girls |
| Mr. Pickles | A distinguished gentleman | Any older boy |
Pop culture parody names
Famous names with a rodent twist. They're great conversation starters when guests meet your hamster.
| Name | Parody of | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fuzz Lightyear | Buzz Lightyear, <em>Toy Story</em> | Space-ball explorers |
| Chewbacca | The Wookiee from <em>Star Wars</em>; they chew everything | Hairy, chewing hamsters |
| Wheel Diesel | Actor Vin Diesel | Wheel addicts |
| Squeakers Skywalker | Luke Skywalker | Heroic little boys |
| Harry Squatter | Harry Potter | Hamsters who sit and stare |
| Hermione Nibbler | Hermione Granger | Clever girls |
| Gandalf the Grey | <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> wizard | Grey hamsters |
| Nibble Stark | Arya or Ned Stark, <em>Game of Thrones</em> | Fierce hamsters |
| Scoop Dogg | Rapper Snoop Dogg | Laid-back boys |
| Britney Squeaks | Singer Britney Spears | Pop star girls |
| Justin Timberwheel | Singer Justin Timberlake | Wheel runners |
| Tiny Turner | Singer Tina Turner | Energetic girls |
| Fluffy Mercury | Freddie Mercury of Queen | Showstoppers |
| Rodent Pattinson | Actor Robert Pattinson | Night owls |
| Mini Driver | Actress Minnie Driver | Tiny speedsters |
| Speedy Gonzales | The Looney Tunes mouse | Roborovski hamsters |
Hilariously ordinary human names
Sometimes the funniest option is a very normal, slightly old-fashioned name. For dozens more, browse our old man names and old lady names.
| Name | Why it's funny | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Gary | Sounds like a middle manager | Serious-looking boys |
| Kevin | Every office has one | Clumsy hamsters |
| Doug | Friendly, dad-like energy | Chill boys |
| Brenda | Head of the neighborhood watch | Nosy girls |
| Karen | Wants to speak to the manager | Demanding girls |
| Steve | Reliable, unremarkable, perfect | Easy-going boys |
| Linda | Sounds like your favorite aunt | Sweet girls |
| Nigel | Very British, very proper | Neat hamsters |
| Gerald | Retired, likes gardening | Older hamsters |
| Barbara | Bakes pies, judges you | Chubby girls |
| Carl | Short, blunt, funny | Grumpy boys |
| Susan | Has strong opinions about bedding | Particular girls |
| Dennis | Sounds like a menace | Troublemakers |
| Mildred | Grandma energy | Slow, sleepy girls |
| Todd | Frat-boy energy | Party hamsters |
Names for night owls, runners and escape artists
Hamsters are nocturnal, famously fast on the wheel and determined to find gaps in every cage.
| Name | The joke | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Houdini | The escape artist magician | Cage escapees |
| Insomnia | Never sleeps at night (so you don't either) | Noisy night owls |
| Midnight Snack | Up at 2 a.m. eating | Nocturnal nibblers |
| Usain Bolt | Olympic sprinter | Speed demons |
| Hamster Wheel of Fortune | Game show spin | Obsessive runners |
| Turbo | Fast and loud | Wheel fans |
| Roadrunner | Meep meep | Robos |
| Jailbreak | Plotting daily | Escape artists |
| Snooze Button | Refuses to wake up | Daytime sleepers |
| Night Shift | Clocks in at sunset | Busy night workers |
| Zoomies | Sudden bursts of speed | Hyper hamsters |
| Ninja | Silent, quick, sneaky | Stealthy explorers |
Silly food names
Food names get funnier when they're weirdly specific. Pair these with our food dog names for a whole snack-themed household.
| Name | The joke | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Meatball | Round, and a hamster is called “ham” | Chubby boys |
| Chicken Nugget | Golden, bite-sized | Golden dwarfs |
| Hot Pocket | Fits in one, heats your heart | Cuddly hamsters |
| Baked Potato | Lies around all day | Lazy Syrians |
| Dim Sum | Small, round and delightful | Tiny hamsters |
| Fishstick | Long and golden | Long, stretched-out sleepers |
| Mashed Potato | Soft, white, lumpy | White hamsters |
| Burrito | Wraps itself in bedding | Burrowers |
| Spud | Short for potato | Round boys |
| Gnocchi | Tiny Italian dumpling | Small, pale hamsters |
| Taco Tuesday | A celebration every week | Party animals |
| Crouton | Small and crunchy | Tiny, feisty hamsters |
How to pick a funny hamster name
- Say it out loud. The best joke names are fun to say at the vet, where they get announced to a waiting room.
- Match the joke to the behavior. Wait a week and see whether you have a Houdini, a Hamburglar or a Snooze Button.
- Long names can have short nicknames: Sir Nibblesworth becomes Nibs, Hamuel L. Jackson becomes Hamuel.
- Keep kids in mind. If children share the pet, pick a name they can say and that you're happy to hear shouted at school.
- Pair names for cage mates, like Salt and Pepper or Mac and Cheese, if you keep dwarf hamsters together.
Frequently asked questions
What is a funny name for a hamster?
Hamlet, Hamuel L. Jackson, Cheeks McGee, Fuzz Lightyear and Sir Nibblesworth are some of the most popular funny hamster names.
What is a good pun name for a hamster?
Anything that swaps in “ham” works well: Hamlet, Ham Solo, Hamilton, Hambo or Obi-Wan Hamobi.
What's a funny name for a fat hamster?
Try Meatball, Baked Potato, Moonface, Balloon, Dumpling or King Nugget the Great.
What is a funny name for a hamster that escapes?
Houdini, Jailbreak, Hamnesty and General Mayhem all suit a hamster that keeps finding a way out.
What was the famous cartoon hamster called?
Hamtaro, the star of a Japanese anime that aired in the U.S. in the early 2000s, is the best-known cartoon hamster.