100 Names for Pet Hedgehogs

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Updated on 05/15/20

Illustration showing name ideas for pet hedgehogs — The Spruce / Catherine Song

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Top Names
Naming Tips
Girl Names
Boy Names
Cute Names
Silly Names
Names From Pop Culture
A to Z Names

Hedgehogs are often named after their bristles, which are a unique feature of the small creature. We've created a list of 100 names for hedgehogs, including those fitting for males or females, cute and silly ideas, and monikers that refer to pop culture to help you pick out a name for your new, prickly friend.

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Top Hedgehog Names

Biscuit
Brillo
Button
Cactus
Ginger
Harley
Harry
Herbert
Luna
Mr. Pricklepants
Needles
Prickles
Sonic
Spike
Thorn

Tips for Naming Your Hedgehog

Coming up with a name for your hedgehog can be easy if you give it a little thought. What does it look like to you, or how does it act when it is in its cage? If that does not work for you, think about a favorite actor or characters from pop culture and build on that. Hedgehogs only live about three to five years. So, if the name you choose is trendy now, it should be able be relevant for the lifetime of your pet.

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Girl Hedgehog Names

It can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have a boy or a girl. If you try to look for their privates, that is their vulnerable area. They will likely curl up to protect themselves. If you know you have a girl (or even if you don't) and you want a more feminine-sounding name, check out this list.

Bijou
Blondie
Gabby
Ginger
Goldie
Gracie
Hazel
Izzy
Kahlua
Kenya
Luna
Muffy
Pandora
Penny
Pinky
Piper
Pixie
Powder Puff
Zen
Zoe

Boy Hedgehog Names

If you prefer a name that has a more masculine ring to it, check out some suitable selections on this list.

Archie
Brisby
Bruno
Dante
Diesel
Fernando
Frodo
Gizmo
Gonzo
Groucho
Grover
Harley
Harvey
Herbert
Hershey
Leo
Marvin
Patrick
Romeo
Woody

Cute Hedgehog Names

Maybe it is their diminutive size, their adorable little faces, and the charming way they ball up, but these little creatures ooze cuteness.

Baby
Beebo
Biscuit
Boo
Bubbles
Button
Caboodle
Cottonball
Cupcake
Flower
Kisses
Nutmeg
Pepper
Pickles
Precious
Princess
Pudding
Snuggles
Teacup
Waffles

Silly Hedgehog Names

A hedgehog is covered by approximately 7,000 hollow spines, making them pretty spiky. Think about some of the characteristics that you notice about your hedgehog and pick a humorous name based on that. Here are some to get you started.

Brillo
Bumper
Butterball
Cactus
Fluffy
Hedge
Hokey Pokey
Marshmallow
Needles
Nibbles
Padfoot
Pin Cushion
Pip Squeak
Prickles
Prongs
Quill
Spike
Spines
Sticky Pig
Thorn

Hedgehog Names From Pop Culture

Topping the list for the most popular hedgehog name is Sonic the Hedgehog from Sega video game fame. You'll see a few of Sonic's friends also made the list: Amy Rose, Silver, Shadow, and Super Sonic. Or, if you do not want to literally pick a hedgehog character, reimagine the names of famous people and give it a name suitable for a hedgehog.