"Mesocricetus auratus" is the scientific name for "hamster."
Muridae
a good name for a scientific hamster would be sir sniffles have fun naming your hamster
Cricetinae
Golden hamster's scientific name is Mesocricetus auratus. It is basically an experimental animal used in preclinical testing. It has a small tail and very loosely packed skin with cheek pouch
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Cricetulus barabensis.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Cricetulus migratorius.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Cricetus cricetus.
Mesocricetus auratus
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Calomyscus mystax.
There is no such thing as a "scientific name" but Golden hamsters are more commonly called Syrian hamsters - this is incorrect all creatures have scientific names Mesocricetus auratus for example is the name for Syrian/Golden Hamster name derived from Genus and species Order Rodentia Family Cricetidae Genus Mesocricetus Species auratus
It would be Mesocricetus auratus or the word hamster came from German world hamstern witch means to hoard I hope this helps good luck
Of course! What ever you name your hamster is up to you. If you like the name then you can name your hamster that!!!
Hamster