120+ Most Popular Male & Female Dwarf Hamster Names
This page contains affiliate links. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post through our independently chosen links, which earn us a commission. Learn More
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
- Acorn – for a brown dwarf hamster, meaning seed of a tree
- Bambino – for an affectionate dwarf hamster
- Bashful – this Snow White’s dwarf was the most shy
- Bean – great name for a black or brown furred dwarf hamster
- Beanie – cool meaning, small like a bean
- Beano – silly name for a dwarf hamster that farts often
- Beast – a tongue-in-cheek name for a dwarf hamster
- Bebe – a French name, meaning small
- Biggie Smalls – a Jamaican-American rapper’s name
- Bilbo – a small character in the movie “The Hobbit”
- Bing – a diminutive form of Bingham
- Binky – simply means a small pacifier
- Bitsy – an affectionate name meaning small one
- Bo Peep – a character name in a nursery rhyme, meaning small
- Bon Bon – for a small round dwarf hamster
- Boo – means a little one
- Bruiser – great name for a small aggressive dwarf hamster
- Bubbles – a small happy dwarf hamster
- Bugs – a name for a dwarf hamster that is always trying to catch your attention
- Bumblebee – good name for a busy, yellow dwarf hamster
- Bunny – an affectionate name for a small dwarf hamster
- Buster – for a tough little dwarf hamster
- Buttercup – appropriate name for a happy yellow or orange furred dwarf hamster
- Buttons – simply because your dwarf hamster is as small as a button
- Buzz – an American nickname of a famous astronaut, Buzz Aldrin
- Caboose – a small orange furred dwarf hamster
- Caesar – a Roman political leader
- Capone – for an aggressive dwarf hamster, name him after the Italian gangster Al Capone
- Cartman – great name for a small fat dwarf hamster
- Champ – good name for an active dwarf hamster, short of champion
- Chicklet – means a small chick
- Chicko – a diminutive form of Francisco
- Chickpea – cute name for a small, round, yellow dwarf hamster
- Chip – a diminutive form of Charles
- Chiquita – a Spanish endearing name for a dwarf girl dwarf hamster
- Coda – for a small happy dwarf hamster
- Cracker – for a small, talkative, white dwarf hamster
- Crumpet – a small English muffin cake
- Crusher – for a strong dwarf hamster
- Cubby – a cool name meaning small
- Cujo – a pretty name after a book by Stephen King
- Cutie – an affectionate name meaning cute one
- Dink – a silly name meaning small
- 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.
- Dolly – simply means cute child for a cute dwarf hamster
- Donut – for a small fat dwarf hamster
- Dopy – this Snow White’s dwarf was simple minded
- Fang – a Chinese name for small aggressive dwarf hamster
- Felix – means happy
- Fifi – a French diminutive form of Josephine
- Fonzie – cool name for a mellow dwarf hamster
- Freckles – for a dwarf hamster that has small spots on its fur
- Furball – cute name for a hairy dwarf hamster
- Gadget – means small
- Gidget – pretty name for a girl dwarf hamster
- Gizmo – a small hairy dwarf hamster
- Grumpy – this Snow White’s dwarf was the crankiest
- Gumdrop – an affectionate name meaning small sweet candy
- Gunner – means warrior
- Hairball – a small hairy dwarf hamster
- Happy – this Snow White’s dwarf was happy and fattest
- Hobbit – a name depicting the novel and movie ‘The Hobbit’
- Honey Boo Boo – an American name meaning goofy and small
- Itsy Bitsy – simply means small
- Java – a nick name for coffee
- Jellybean – a happy affectionate name
- Jujubee – cool name for a dwarf hamster meaning little chewy candy
- Kazoo – a great name after a musical instrument
- Kibbles – a brand name meaning small
- Kilo – a Greek name describing unit of measurement
- Lil’ Buddy – an affectionate name meaning a little pal
- Lolly – short for lollipop
- Mamacita – an American name meaning little mama
- Munchkin – a character from the book ‘The Wizard of Oz’
- Niblet – it means a little morsel or little nibble
- Pea – means small
- Pebbles – toddler daughter of animated TV show ‘The Flintstones’
- Peewee – means small and goofy
- Penny – a coin that is U.S, currency, also short of Penelope
- Pomsky – a nick name for Pomeranian
- Popcorn – for a white dwarf hamster meaning corn that is popped
- Poppet – means small
- Poquito – means small and tiny
- Punk – a cool name for a hyper, dwarf hamster
- Roo – a character from the books ‘Winnie the Pooh’
- 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.
- Shortcake – an affectionate name meaning fluffy white cake
- Skids – for a white goofy dwarf hamster
- Sleepy – Snow White’s dwarf that had a sleepy look
- Sneezy – Snow White’s dwarf that was always on the verge of sneezing
- Spike – an excellent dwarf hamster name
- Stewie – a baby from the cartoon ‘Family Guy’
- Teeny – for a small hamster
- Thimble – a small protective finger cover
- Tink – it means small one
- Tinkerbell – a fairy character and good name for a small white dwarf hamster
- Tiny – for a very small hamster
- Toto – means small, name of a dog from the book ‘Wizard of Oz’
- Toy – means small
- Trinket – a small showy ornament
- Twiggy – means small and skinny
- Winky – it means small one, or one who winks
- Wookie – a small ‘Star Wars’ character
Dwarf Hamster Fruit and Vegetables Pet Names
- Radicchio – has a bitter and spicy taste that mellows if it is grilled or roasted.
- Rhubarb – a vegetable that’s usually served and eaten like a fruit
- Shallot – are preferred for their mild onion flavor
- Tomatillo – also called Mexican groundcherry or Mexican husk tomato
- Watercress – an aquatic plant species
- Bamboo shoot – also called bamboo sprouts that are eaten as a vegetable.
- Cabbage – is a leafy green, purple, pale green vegetable
- Kaffir – also known as Citrus hystrix.
- Leek – are long thin vegetables which scent similar to onions
- Mushroom – a kind of fungus.
- Nashi – also know as Asian Pear
- Pepper – a hot-tasting spice which is used to flavor food
- Raddish – a small vegetable, usually red or white and round
- Anjou – a type of pear which has bright green skin.
- Crispin – a type of apple with sweet-tart flavor
- Mirabelle – a type of plum and also a girl’s name of French origin meaning marvelous.
- Cerise – is a bright pinkish-red fruit.
- Citron – it resembles a large lemons.
- Gala – a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh
- 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
Kaydence
This helped a lot now how can I convines my parents to get me one
Cookie Warrior
Cool! My friend is getting this kind of hamster and she needs ideas!
Lucinda
You can convince your parents to let you get a hamster or dwarf hamster by proving to them that you are responsible. Start by doing something helpful without being asked and see if they notice. If not, you should write down all the knowledge about a dwarf hamster or hamster and show it to them. If that doesn't work, you should put it on your birthday or Christmas list and don't ask for anything else, just a hamster or dwarf hamster. I hope this advice worked for you! Thanks, Lucinda
Slayer
no offense, but who would name any type of animal bamboo shoot or mushroom?
Ellie
Ikr
Kim
ya or leek- like what?!
Slayer
Yes and bamboo shoot is also from animal crossing new horizons
Calliope
I am getting a hamster soon and the name Nashi sounds really cool. But it depends on the hamster so I don't know if I'll name it that yet thanks for all the suggestions
Gendercreative
I named my hamster Freya after a book character. Choose a name from your favorite book or movie
Claire
I have always wanted a hamster. But I have cats and my mom and dad don't allow me to get a hamster. But maybe I can convince them to buy a hamster by writing a paragraph about why I want a hamster or ether ask them at Christmas or before my birthday has a present.
Claire
I have always wanted a hamster. But I have cats and my mom and dad don’t allow me to have a hamster, so maybe I could write a paragraph about the reasons why I what’s a hamster or ask them if I could have a hamster at Christmas or my birthday. Maybe I would name my winter white hamster snowy.
Slayer
My sister's hamster is named snowy
Claire Lau
Maybe I would name my winter white hamster snowy.
:)
I named my hamster pebbles because it looks kinda grey and is really cute