A popular name that may pop into your mind when deciding what to call your hedgehog must be Sonic! After all, we’ve been watching him roll through our television for almost two decades. But there are so many great names out there, so it’s worth searching for one before making a quick decision.
Very recognizable by their spiny coats and pig-like snouts, these little nocturnal mammals are nothing short of pet perfection! If you’re feeling overwhelmed with choosing a name, fear not. We have gathered our absolute favorites from the best hedgehog names around. Which quill you choose?
Female Hedgehog Names
If you are searching for something super sweet and girly, we have just the selection of names you need!
Bella
Chika
Clover
Dawn
Flower
Ginger
Gretta
Hazel
Kella
Lola
Mellow
Minnie
Peaches
Pearl
Penny
Perpetua
Star
Tink
Willow
Zoey
Male Hedgehog Names
Some cool, other tough, some even a bit hedgy – hopefully one of these male hedgehog names will be perfect for your little dude.
Albert
Albus
Alister
Avo
Basil
Biscuit
Churro
Dusty
Flit
George
Giles
Gordie
Hank
Hans
Harvey
Hector
Henry
Hoover
Humphrey
Loki
Meatball
Meeko
Nacho
Snowball
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Cutest Hedgehog Names
Known for their adorable snouts, prickly bodies, and sweet little paws, hedgehogs are some of the cutest pets out there! It is only fitting that they would have a name as charming as their appearance.
Acai
Apricot
Baby
Bean
Booboo
Boysen
Button
Chip
Ducky
Finn
Freckles
Lil
Nugget
Nutty
Okra
Peanut
Pepper
Periwinkle
Pip
Pom Pom
Porky
Pudding
Smidgen
Smudge
Tater
Tiny
Tot
Tulip
Most Unique Hedgehog Names
Maybe you’re searching for a name that is equally as distinctive as their pokey quills or ability to roll up into tight little balls. Your hedgehog may be of the eccentric variety and may have an odd way of behaving. Either way, we’ve got you covered and have compiled a list of the quirkiest names around!
Atlas
Bono
Bruno
Cheeto
Churro
Cornelius
Dash
Django
Dorito
Enzo
Felix
Finley
Grier
Jalapeno
Khan
Millicent
Nimbus
Raisin
Ritz
Timbit
Wonton
Yeti
Yoko
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Funniest Hedgehog Names
For the hedgehog who happens to be quite quirky and full of life, we know they’ll be better suited with a humorous name. Hedgehogs are also known to pop a smile every now and again. So, make sure you brush up on your hedgehog jokes! Here are the best hedgehogs names that are sure to get a silly reaction from whomever you share it with.
Cactus
Edgar Allen Poke
Enquillata
Fluffy
Fuzzy
Hamlet
Harley Quill
Hoglet
Mr. Prickles
Pincushion
Poke-ahontas
Pokey-Man
Prick
Prickles
Quilliam
Shakespear
Sherlock Pokes
Spike Lee
Thistle
Finding the Right Name for Your Hedgehog
Feeling overwhelmed and excited? Having a new pet is a mix of emotions but don’t let them run wild. Just focus on your new little spiky love bug and know that no matter what name you choose, he will love it!
So, we think the first step in choosing the right name for your hedgehog begins with simple inspiration. We hope that our list of 100+ hedgehog names has pointed you in the right direction. No matter what you choose, we know they will always love you a whole hedge of a lot!
Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts' knowledge with pet lovers across the globe....Read more