Hamster

Male

Meaning

short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈhæmstər/

Traits associated with the name Hamster:

Dogs named Hamster tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Hamster?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names!

Is Hamster a good dog name?

Hamster has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Hamster isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

6,075
PupNames logo
2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Hamster is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hamster was, in the past month, the 6459th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hamster is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Hamster was viewed 27 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Hamster's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Hamster is most adored in Virginia, Washington and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Georgia, Iowa and New York.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hamster.

Most popular breeds named Hamster:

  1. Mastiff
  2. Akita Breed

Hamster is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Popular as pets and featured in British children's literature.

Dog names like Hamster:

Home ruler
Battle warrior
Home ruler
Commander
31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964)
Field of hedges.
Hamster dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (0)

Be the first to leave a comment.

Let us know what you think of Hamster as a dog name!