This sweet, fluffy, and easy-to-care-for pet can bring immense joy, despite its diminutive size. It has every chance of becoming a full-fledged family member and a beloved pet. And if so, it needs a name. But not just any name, but one that captures its charming essence and unique personality. You can't just call a hamster Homa! What if he gets offended and stops interacting? They say, "As you name a ship, so it will sail." It's a similar story with hamsters. So what's the best name for a female hamster? We reveal all the secrets to choosing an original name for your furry little one.
How to choose a cool name for a female hamster
Choosing a name for a pet, no matter what it is, follows some general rules. They are few, but fundamental.
- The name should be short, sonorous and easy to pronounce.
A nickname should be no more than two syllables long. Saying "Capitolina" or "Marmeladka" quickly and repeatedly is unlikely to be successful—it will get confusing. This will be especially difficult for a child, and hamsters are usually bought for children.
For the same reasons, difficult-to-pronounce sounds, such as growling and hissing sounds, are excluded from the nickname. It's especially difficult for a child to pronounce the "r" in a closed syllable—for example, Kristya, Kralya, Marmeladka, and Antratsita.
It's highly desirable for the name to be catchy, with a distinctive sound that attracts attention. This will help your pet remember its name more quickly—Fifa, Zhuzha, Zina, Chucha.
- The nickname should emphasize the pet's character and appearance.
To the untrained eye, all hamsters seem alike. But owners know better and try to emphasize their pet's unique characteristics with their names: Snezhka, Zephyrka, Ryzhulka, Liska.
A lazy, plump girl hamster shouldn't be called Yula or Maya, and a lively, energetic one shouldn't be called Sonya or Plushka.
- It's better to give an original and funny nickname.
Let's make it clear that when chasing a cool and unusual nickname, the main thing is not to overdo it and choose a name that sounds decent, does not offend the ears of household members and is not a mockery of the pet itself.
Advice: if you get a pair of hamsters, they should be given completely different names so that you don't get confused later about which is Sonya and which is Sleepyhead.
There are several principles for finding an interesting and cool name for a female hamster:
- By the first letter. For example, you'd really like a girl's hamster to have a name that starts with the letter "A," like her owner. To do this, open a spelling dictionary or a dictionary of names and select a suitable word—Alya, Amelie, Asya, Aqua, Aria;
- Observing the animal. A hamster may make characteristic sounds, or wiggle its nose comically, or move its paws in a playful manner. Such characteristics often form the basis for nicknames—Shusha, Kuksa, Yuzi;
- By taste preferences. It's well known that hamsters love to eat. Food preferences can lead to a good idea: Melon, Vanilla, Crumb, Pistachio;
- Names of idols and celebrities, cartoon characters, and literary figures. Often, foreign names are chosen for these purposes—Jolie, Adele, Lolita, Jessie, Barbie, Winx, Peppa.
What to name a female Djungarian hamster
Djungaric family
The choice is based on the external characteristics of the representatives of this breed of hamsters.
Djungarian hamsters are small, even tiny. Their diminutive size gives them a special charm.
The owners' affection and tenderness are reflected in their nicknames:
- Busya;
- Dusya;
- Paw;
- Mila;
- Maha;
- Fly;
- Nyusha.
Djungarian hamsters are known for their agile and playful nature. This should also be taken into account when choosing a name:
- Squirrel;
- Wasabi;
- Nut;
- Zyuzya;
- Sheila.
The "food theme" is also relevant, since Djungarian hamsters are very thrifty creatures:
- Khoma
- Toffee
- Seed
- Noodles
Name options for Syrian hamsters
Syrian hamsters have a more docile nature than Djungarian hamsters.
Syrian hamsters are less stubborn and enjoy peacefully lounging in their home and exploring enclosed tunnels. The following names are perfect for these rodents:
A: Ava, Anabel, Athena.
B: Baby, Bella, Bulya.
In: Varya, Vesta, Vitaminka.
G: Gabby, Galya, Gita.
D: Dakota, Dana, Dymka.
E: Eva, Blackberry, Yeni.
W: Zhanna, Zheleyka, Zhenya.
Z: Zaya, Zona, Cinderella.
I: Iva, Izya, Irma.
K: Curry, Button, Kusya.
L: Sweet tooth, Lola, Lyalya.
M: Manya, Musya, Mouse.
N: Nika, Nezhka, Nochka.
A: Audrey, Olive, Osya.
P: Pint, Cannon, Chubby.
R: Rita, Rose, Chamomile.
C: Samba, Sima, Sopka.
T: Toma, Tutti, Tuchka.
U: Ulya, Umka, Usya.
F: Fanya, Phoebe, Fifa.
H: Hata, Haley, Hershey.
C: Tsatsa, Zest, Cepa.
C: Chelsea, Chupsa, Chucha.
Sh: Shiza, Shmyga, Shura.
E: Elya, Emma, Era.
Yu: Yuzi, Yula, Yuka.
Me: Yama, Yana, Yara.
List of names for other breeds
For any breed of hamster, whether it's a sweet, fluffy girl, playful or not, tame or independent, a lover of escapes or a fan of a measured lifestyle, names follow a number of patterns. The most popular names for female hamsters include: Asha, Assol, Aziza, Bonya, Bi-Bi, Bushka, Vanga, Vodka, Gadya, Gummy, Julia, Dixie, Zhuzha, Zara, Zuzu, Kusaka, Kiki, Lucky, Lulu, Lady, Molly, Mukha, Nicole, Nyamka, Peppa, Polya, Rhonda, Suliko, Tisha, Fishka, Shirley, and Esha.
Sometimes owners give their pets a complete name—first name, middle name, and last name. For example, Musya Alekseyevna Mashina—the last name is based on the owner's first name, and the middle name is derived from the first name of the head of the family. However, there are no limits to the imagination.
For two female hamsters, the following combinations are good:
- Mouse and Pine Cone;
- Toffee and Sausage;
- Fenechka and Semyon;
- Monka and Afonka;
- Slivka and Lenivka.
How to teach your pet its name
The principle of accustoming a hamster to its name is the same as for handling. The process consists of five stages.
- Wash your hands to remove any foreign, strong odors and avoid scaring your pet. You can rub your hands with cage litter to create a familiar scent that builds trust.
- Take a treat in your hand - seeds, dried fruit, or pieces of fresh apple or pear.
- Bring your hand with the treat to the cage and move it up and down so that the hamster smells the treat and becomes aware of it.
- When the hamster approaches your hand, say its name clearly, slowly, and several times. Let it eat the treat while saying its name.
- Repeat this several times, each time moving your hand with the treat further and further away from the hamster.
Note: Hamsters, especially dwarf breeds, have poor eyesight and perceive external movements as a sign of danger and threat. The animal may react unexpectedly, such as running away or biting, so hand movements should be smooth and unhurried.
If you do everything correctly and don’t force things, then very soon the hamster will come when called, to your hand, both with and without a treat.
Djungarian hamsters adapt to both handling and names faster than other breeds of hamsters. However, juveniles are more trainable than adults.
Hamsters are intelligent and peaceful creatures. Their arrival in the home increases joy and boosts positive emotions. A pet's name serves as a powerful tool in this process. Bright, resonant, and affectionate, it will bring a smile every time this playful little creature scurries to your call, its beady eyes sparkling and its whiskers wagging playfully.
