So you’ve gotten a new pet hedgehog. There’s tons to do, like buying a new cage, getting the right food, and bonding with your new exotic pet. But one of the fun things about getting a new pet is picking out the perfect name! If you need a little bit of inspiration, we’ve got what you need. This is the ultimate list of the best hedgehog names. We’ve collected cute names, funny names, and adorable classic name ideas for your pet hedgehog. Check out the list below and if none of these strike your fancy, read our suggestions on how to brainstorm name ideas for your new pet.
The Best Hedgehog Names
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Female Hedgehog Names
Here are some cute and adorable name ideas for girl hedgehogs.
- Amber
- Amy
- Ann
- Annie
- Baby
- Bella
- Belle
- Betty
- Blossom
- Blueberry
- Bubble
- Butter
- Buttercup
- Button
- Candy
- Cherry
- Cloudy
- Cotton
- Crystal
- Cupcake
- Daisy
- Dawn
- Diamond
- Dixie
- Duchess
- Esmerelda
- Eva
- Fern
- Flower
- Gabby
- Gem
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Gracie
- Harley
- Harriet
- Hazel
- Heather
- Holly
- Ivory
- Jane
- Jill
- Juliet
- Kit
- Lavender
- Leo
- Lily
- Lola
- Lola
- Luna
- Mango
- May
- Nilla
- Pat
- Paula
- Peachy
- Pebbles
- Peggy
- Penny
- Penny
- Pepper
- Periwinkle
- Pie
- Pinky
- Piper
- Pixie
- Pokeahontas
- Poppy
- Pudding
- Pumpkin
- Ribbon
- Rose
- Rosie
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Snowflake
- Sonia
- Star
- Strawberry
- Sunflower
- Sunny
- Suzy/Suzie
- Teacup
- Tinker Bell
- Tulip
- Twinkles
- Vanilla
- Waffles
- Willow
- Yona
Male Hedgehog Names
Check out these handsome and fun names for boy hedgehogs.
- Ace
- Almond
- Archie
- Arrow
- Barney
- Bart
- Bing
- Birch
- Blade
- Blade
- Blaze
- Blinker
- Blizzard
- Bristly
- Bruiser
- Bruno
- Bumper
- Burrito
- Burt
- Buzz
- Casper
- Chad
- Cody
- Cricket
- Darcy
- Dragon
- Earl
- Eddy
- Fudge
- Grumpy
- Gus
- Hamlet
- Hedgy
- Hermes
- Hoglet
- Hugh
- Jasper
- Jazz/Jazzy
- Jinx
- Joe
- Junior
- Leo
- Mario
- Marvin
- McFlurry
- Needles
- Nugget
- Oscar
- Ozzy
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peanut
- Pickles
- Pin
- Pine Cone
- Pinocchio
- Pistachio
- Pokey
- Porky
- Potato
- Prickly
- Punk
- Punk
- Quilliam
- Quilly Wonka
- Richie
- Romeo
- Scrooge
- Scuttle
- Sebastian
- Silver
- Skeeter
- Snuffle
- Sonic
- Spike
- Spiky
- Spin
- Splinter
- Spock
- Stubby
- Stud
- Sushi
- Urchin
- Walnut
- Walt
- Zero
- Zig Zag
- Zippy
- Zorro
Unisex Names for Hedgehogs
These names work great for any hedgehog.
- Apple
- Biscuit
- Button
- Cactus
- Caramel
- Cheese Nip
- Cheesecake
- Cheeto
- Cinnamon
- Clover
- Cocoa
- Comet
- Cuddles
- Curly-Q
- Dizzy
- Flash
- Hokey Pokey
- Kiwi
- Marshmallow
- Nibbles
- Nutmeg
- Oreo
- Panda
- Peanut
- Powder
- Pretzel
- Prickles
- Pumpkin
- Q-Tip
- Salt
- Shadow
- Skipper
- Skippy
- Snuggles
- Sugar
- Thorn
How to Select a Name for Your Pet Hedgehog
It’s time to pick out the perfect name for your new pet hedgehog. Gather around the family and get a pen and paper and we’ll guide you through picking the perfect name.
Brainstorm
Write down every cool, funny, or quirky name you can think of. Use our list to inspire you or flip through a baby name book.
Use your new pet as an inspiration. Think of pokey names (like Spike, Prickles, or Blade) or a name that matches the color of your hedgehog (like Snowflake or Cocoa). Observe them and think of names that match their personality (like Flash or Shadow). List all of these names out, no matter how silly or strange.
Narrow Down the Names
Cross out any names you don’t like until you’re left with just the best of the best. Try to narrow it down to under five possible names for your hedgehog.
Pick the Best Name
If your hedgehog is a family pet, gather everyone around and have them suggest their favorite name from their list. Everyone can discuss and debate and then vote on which name is the best. Once you agree, that’s the name of your new pet!
If you’re the only one to decide, keep narrowing your list down until you’ve found the perfect hedgehog name.
Can Hedgehogs Learn Their Names?
While there is some debate in the hedgehog community about the intelligence level of hedgies, most owners find that their hedgehogs can’t learn their names. Instead, hedgehogs learn to recognize their owner’s voices and can be trained to respond to gestures.
If you want your hedgehog to come when you call, train them to respond to a gesture along with their name. Usually a gesture like putting your hand on the floor or tapping is easy for your hedgehog to recognize and respond to.
Celebrate your new pet hedgehog by giving yourself an adorable hedgehog gift.