120+ Most Popular Male & Female Dwarf Hamster Names

120+ Most Popular Male & Female Dwarf Hamster Names

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Dwarf hamsters are super cute and stay much smaller than the rest of the hamster breeds, usually around 4 to 12cm long.

Although they sleep a good part of the day, they are much more active and energetic. They like an exercise wheel or a run-about ball. As a treat, they love a bit of unsalted, unflavored or unsweetened popcorn.

Dwarf Hamsters are available in a variety of colors 

Take a good look at your dwarf hamster and make sure that you choose a name that fits your hamster’s looks as well as personality.

If you are struggling to pick a name, we have compiled an incredible list of names for you to choose from below:

Cute and Adorable Dwarf Hamster Names to Consider

1. Acorn – for a brown dwarf hamster, meaning seed of a tree
2. Bambino – for an affectionate dwarf hamster
3. Bashful – this Snow White’s dwarf was the most shy
4. Bean – great name for a black or brown furred dwarf hamster
5. Beanie – cool meaning, small like a bean
6. Beano – silly name for a dwarf hamster that farts often
7. Beast – a tongue-in-cheek name for a dwarf hamster
8. Bebe – a French name, meaning small
9. Biggie Smalls – a Jamaican-American rapper’s name
10. Bilbo – a small character in the movie “The Hobbit”
11. Bing – a diminutive form of Bingham
12. Binky – simply means a small pacifier
13. Bitsy – an affectionate name meaning small one
14. Bo Peep – a character name in a nursery rhyme, meaning small
15. Bon Bon – for a small round dwarf hamster
16. Boo – means a little one
17. Bruiser – great name for a small aggressive dwarf hamster
18. Bubbles – a small happy dwarf hamster
19. Bugs – a name for a dwarf hamster that is always trying to catch your attention
20. Bumblebee – good name for a busy, yellow dwarf hamster
21. Bunny – an affectionate name for a small dwarf hamster
22. Buster – for a tough little dwarf hamster
23. Buttercup – appropriate name for a happy yellow or orange furred dwarf hamster
24. Buttons – simply because your dwarf hamster is as small as a button
25. Buzz – an American nickname of a famous astronaut, Buzz Aldrin
26. Caboose – a small orange furred dwarf hamster
27. Caesar – a Roman political leader
28. Capone – for an aggressive dwarf hamster, name him after the Italian gangster Al Capone
29. Cartman – great name for a small fat dwarf hamster
30. Champ – good name for an active dwarf hamster, short of champion
31. Chicklet – means a small chick
32. Chicko – a diminutive form of Francisco
33. Chickpea – cute name for a small, round, yellow dwarf hamster
34. Chip – a diminutive form of Charles
35. Chiquita – a Spanish endearing name for a dwarf girl dwarf hamster
36. Coda – for a small happy dwarf hamster
37. Cracker – for a small, talkative, white dwarf hamster
38. Crumpet – a small English muffin cake
39. Crusher – for a strong dwarf hamster
40. Cubby – a cool name meaning small
41. Cujo – a pretty name after a book by Stephen King
42. Cutie – an affectionate name meaning cute one
43. Dink – a silly name meaning small
44. Doc – this Snow White’s dwarf was the smartest

Robo Dwarf Hamster Names We Like

The Roborovski hamster, also known as Robo dwarf hamster or the desert hamster, is an athletic and energetic creature. It originally lives in the deserts of Central Asia and averages around 5cm.

45. Dolly – simply means cute child for a cute dwarf hamster
46. Donut – for a small fat dwarf hamster
47. Dopy – this Snow White’s dwarf was simple minded
48. Fang – a Chinese name for small aggressive dwarf hamster
49. Felix – means happy
50. Fifi – a French diminutive form of Josephine
51. Fonzie – cool name for a mellow dwarf hamster
52. Freckles – for a dwarf hamster that has small spots on its fur
53. Furball – cute name for a hairy dwarf hamster
54. Gadget – means small
55. Gidget – pretty name for a girl dwarf hamster
56. Gizmo – a small hairy dwarf hamster
57. Grumpy – this Snow White’s dwarf was the crankiest
58. Gumdrop – an affectionate name meaning small sweet candy
59. Gunner – means warrior
60. Hairball – a small hairy dwarf hamster
61. Happy – this Snow White’s dwarf was happy and fattest
62. Hobbit – a name depicting the novel and movie ‘The Hobbit’
63. Honey Boo Boo – an American name meaning goofy and small
64. Itsy Bitsy – simply means small
65. Java – a nick name for coffee
66. Jellybean – a happy affectionate name
67. Jujubee – cool name for a dwarf hamster meaning little chewy candy
68. Kazoo – a great name after a musical instrument
69. Kibbles – a brand name meaning small
70. Kilo – a Greek name describing unit of measurement
71. Lil’ Buddy – an affectionate name meaning a little pal
72. Lolly – short for lollipop
73. Mamacita – an American name meaning little mama
74. Munchkin – a character from the book ‘The Wizard of Oz’
75. Niblet – it means a little morsel or little nibble
76. Pea – means small
77. Pebbles – toddler daughter of animated TV show ‘The Flintstones’
78. Peewee – means small and goofy
79. Penny – a coin that is U.S, currency, also short of Penelope
80. Pomsky – a nick name for Pomeranian
81. Popcorn – for a white dwarf hamster meaning corn that is popped
82. Poppet – means small
83. Poquito – means small and tiny
84. Punk – a cool name for a hyper, dwarf hamster
85. Roo – a character from the books ‘Winnie the Pooh’
86. Scrappy – for a dwarf hamster that is a little rough around the edges

Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster Names

The winter white dwarf hamsters are tiny cuddly creatures that make great pets for teens and adults. They are also known as the Russian dwarf hamster, Djungarian hamster and Siberian (dwarf) hamster.

87. Shortcake – an affectionate name meaning fluffy white cake
88. Skids – for a white goofy dwarf hamster
89. Sleepy – Snow White’s dwarf that had a sleepy look
90. Sneezy – Snow White’s dwarf that was always on the verge of sneezing
91. Spike – an excellent dwarf hamster name
92. Stewie – a baby from the cartoon ‘Family Guy’
93. Teeny – for a small hamster
94. Thimble – a small protective finger cover
95. Tink – it means small one
96. Tinkerbell – a fairy character and good name for a small white dwarf hamster
97. Tiny – for a very small hamster
98. Toto – means small, name of a dog from the book ‘Wizard of Oz’
99. Toy – means small
100. Trinket – a small showy ornament
101. Twiggy – means small and skinny
102. Winky – it means small one, or one who winks
103. Wookie – a small ‘Star Wars’ character

Dwarf Hamster Fruit and Vegetables Pet Names

104. Radicchio – has a bitter and spicy taste that mellows if it is grilled or roasted.
105. Rhubarb – a vegetable that’s usually served and eaten like a fruit
106. Shallot – are preferred for their mild onion flavor
107. Tomatillo – also called Mexican groundcherry or Mexican husk tomato
108. Watercress – an aquatic plant species
109. Bamboo shoot – also called bamboo sprouts that are eaten as a vegetable.
110. Cabbage – is a leafy green, purple, pale green vegetable
111. Kaffir – also known as Citrus hystrix.
112. Leek – are long thin vegetables which scent similar to onions
113. Mushroom – a kind of fungus.
114. Nashi – also know as Asian Pear
115. Pepper – a hot-tasting spice which is used to flavor food
116. Raddish – a small vegetable, usually red or white and round
117. Anjou – a type of pear which has bright green skin.
118. Crispin – a type of apple with sweet-tart flavor
119. Mirabelle – a type of plum and also a girl’s name of French origin meaning marvelous.
120. Cerise – is a bright pinkish-red fruit.
121. Citron – it resembles a large lemons.
122. Gala – a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh
123. Atherton -a type of raspberry.

Final Thoughts

Dwarf hamsters have a high metabolism and require a lot of exercise on the exercise ramp or wheel in their cages or elsewhere. Be sure to give your dwarf hamster lots of play things to keep him busy throughout the day. Also, give them something to chew on because their teeth are continuously growing. Wood blocks are good for this purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should i name my Dwarf Hamster

You can name your Dwarf Hamster after a famous movie star or find cool names ideas on our list of 100 most popular Dwarf Hamster names

What is a good name for a Dwarf Hamster

A good Dwarf Hamster name is one that is easy to remember and to pronounce

Can Dwarf Hamsters learn their name

Yes, Dwarf Hamsters can learn their name and acknowledge being called.

Do Dwarf Hamsters respond to names

Yes with time, your Dwarf Hamster may be able to respond to names