Domestic hamsters are unusually funny creatures that are quite easily tamed, and some of their representatives even lend themselves to simple training. At the very beginning of the upbringing of such a pet, it is important to choose a suitable nickname for him, which the animal will get used to in the future. What can be called a hamster girl? Which names are considered the most popular, and which are original and funny?
Rules for choosing a nickname
Many hamster owners claim that these animals quickly get used to their name and are able to even respond to it. At the same time, animals of both sexes give in to education and training.
If the owner plans to continue to educate his pet, it is best to choose a simple nickname for her. Optimally, if it consists of one or two syllables. It is also preferred that the name is convenient and easy to pronounce.
When choosing a suitable nickname for a female hamster, owners usually focus on a variety of parameters. Most often, the owners of the animals take into account their color, complexion, characteristics of the character, month or time of the year when the pet was born.
Turning to the most common nicknames of hamster girls, one can note such options as: Khomka, Masha, Suga, Shusha, Mila (Milka), Musya, Masya, Ksyusha, Shura, Alisa, Anfisa. Other versions are Thekla, Frosya, Dunya, Glasha (Glafira), Stepanida, Fun, Lyubava.
By color
Based on the color of the female hamster, you can choose one of these for her nickname options like:
- white color: Squirrel, Belianka, Snow White, Snowball, Snowflake, Cloudy, Pearl, Star;
- black: Night, Nigella, Jackdaw, Bagheera (Bugs), Cloud;
- red: Spark, Red, Puma, Ocher, Bronze;
- brown: Raisin, Brownie, Bounty, Whiskey, Cinnamon, Chestnut, Mango, Mulatto;
- gray: Haze, Gray, Grace, Grieg, Smokey, Mouse.
Features of its color can also suggest a suitable nickname for a pet: all kinds of marks, spots, stripes. So, striped females of hamsters are often called Zebras, Bees and Sailors, spotted - Blots, Dots, Lynxes, Freckles.
Depending on the nature of the color of the animal, such nicknames as Husky and Panda may be suitable for the animal. Another popular name option for brown and white hamsters is Bambi.
By build
The size and shape of the pet’s body is a popular landmark, often used in choosing the appropriate nickname for a hamster girl. The most common options here are: Bun, Donut, Bun (Bun), Marshmallow, Cream, Baby, Baby, Button (Knop).
Other versions of names suitable for small females are Peas, Coin, Button, Bead, Berry, Strawberry, Dyusha or Thumbelina. Medium-sized individuals are often given nicknames such as: Haricot (Haricot), Cutlet. For large hamsters, girls, such options are suitable: Donut, Eclair (Eclair) or Pampushka.
The nature
According to experienced breeders, most of the females of these animals are distinguished by their special mobility, curiosity, and activity. As a rule, phlegmatism, calmness, and caution are more characteristic of male hamsters.
So, after observing his pet, the owner of the animal will be able to determine the most striking features of its character. For example, brisk and active hamsters-girls are often called Buyers, Beshki, Bullies, Runaways, Torozhzhki, Topuski, Igrulyami (Toys), Sniffy, Bullets. Calm and unhurried female hamsters are often given such names as: Tikhonya (Tikhusha, Tisha), Sonya, Mirusha, Shy, Shy, Umka (Clever).
By time and month of birth
Focusing on the time of year or month of the pet’s birth, it’s easy to pick up a sonorous and interesting nickname. The most popular examples here are the following names: January (Varya, January), February, March, April, Maya, June (June), Julia, August (Augustine), Sentyabrinka, Oktyabrina (October), Noyabrina, Decembrist.
Other versions of the names that can be called a hamster-girl, depending on the time of year when she was born: Winter, Winter, Summer, Senya (Autumn), Spring (Veska, Vesta). Nicknames sound unusual from the foreign names of the months and seasons: Julie (Julia), June (June), March, April, May, Winty, Spring, Sammie.
Original names
Very often, choosing original and non-standard nicknames for girls hamsters, their owners use rather extraordinary methods.
So, you can choose an interesting name for a pet using a list of astronomical objects: stars, planets, constellations.
As examples, we can cite such unusual nicknames as: Andromeda, Vega, Cassiopeia, Virgo, Moon, Venus, Comet, Alpha.
Mythology is also capable of helping to choose an original name for an animal. Turning to her, owners of female hamsters often call their pets Hera, Hestia, Athens, Artemis, Aphrodites, Iliads. Less common options are Nemesis, Eris, Lissa, Eurybius, Themis, Selena, Electra, Demeter, Chimera.
The world of flora is also able to suggest a pleasant hearing and an original name for a pet. Very popular options for nicknames in this regard are: Astra, Chamomile, Mint, Melissa, Azalea, Astilba, Willow, Hydrangea, Palm, Iris, Lavender, Lily, Magnolia, Daisy, Mimosa, Rose, Linden, Freesia.
Many female hamster breeders give their pets names in honor of famous brands. Such examples include nicknames such as: Tiffany, Gucci, Zara, Chloe, Apple.Quite common are such options as: Audi, Mazda, Toyota, Ferrari, Tesla, Tavria, Lada, Bentley.
You can choose an unusual name for the animal with the help of a geographical atlas. Here, as an example of popular names, one can note the following: Venice, Barcelona, Tampa, Bratislava, Warsaw, Ljubljana. Other common options are the Volga, Niagara, Angara, Amazon.
Beautiful options
Fans of beautiful and intricate nicknames often call their hamsters quite long and complex names. In this regard, both Old Russian and modern foreign female names are popular.
As examples, one can cite such options as: Agrippina (Pear), Feofania, Stephanie (Stesha), Anastasia, Evdokia (Dusya), Isolda, Matilda, Isabella (Bella), Esmeralda, Kumparsita, Clarissa, Clementine, Constance, Margot (Margaret), Melinda, Melania, Victoria, Cleopatra, Giselle, Josephine.
Other versions of nicknames are Gisella, Ursula, Julian, Mauric, Laura, Charlotte, Agatha, Penelope, Odyssey, Aurora (Aurelius), Lucretius. In addition to them, the names of fairy-tale characters are also popular: Assol, Pocahontas, Ariel, Fiona, Jasmine, Rapunzel.
Funny ideas
Quite often, owners of female hamsters give their pets funny nicknames that cause funny associations. So, names of funny cartoon characters are very popular in this regard: Masyanya, Marge Simpson, Gloria, Gadget, Duduk, Zhikha (Zhikharka), Pikachu, Kapitoshka, Krosh, Freken Bok.
Very active and restless hamster girls are often called Shurshuni, Shurshalki or Shursha, Zhuzhi or Zhuzhuni. Among other funny nicknames, you can cite as an example such: Grunt, Grunt, Sopelka, Gourmet.
Despite the dizzying list of nickname options for hamster girls, it’s sometimes very difficult to dwell on a particular name.
To make a final decision, you should take a closer look at your pet, observe its habits and behavior. Very often, versions of the most successful nicknames suggest themselves, arising literally from nowhere.
See how to name a hamster in the next video.
