100 Hedgehog Names: Cute, Funny & Pop Culture-Inspired Ideas Find perfect hedgehog names with tips on trendy, unique, and themed choices. By Lianne McLeod, DVM Lianne McLeod, DVM Lianne McLeod, DVM, is a small animal and exotic pet expert with over a decade of experience writing about veterinary care. After caring for animals in her veterinarian practice, Lianne went on to study biology and research water quality and chronic disease at the University of Saskatchewan. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 05/29/25 Credit: The Spruce / Catherine Song In This Article Expand Naming Tips Top Names Girl Names Boy Names Cute Names Silly Names Names From Pop Culture A to Z Names FAQ People often name Hedgehogs based on their distinct bristles, a unique feature of these small creatures. To help you choose a name for your spiky companion, we've compiled a list of 100 names, including those suitable for males or females, as well as cute, silly, and pop culture-inspired options. 10 Best Exotic Pets for Small Spaces Tips for Naming Your Hedgehog Naming your hedgehog can be easy with some thought. Consider your pet's appearance or behavior in its cage. If those ideas don't inspire you, think of a favorite actor or pop culture character. Hedgehogs live about three to five years, so a trendy name should stay relevant throughout your pet's life. Top Hedgehog Names BiscuitBrilloButtonCactusGingerHarleyHarryHerbertLunaMr. PricklepantsNeedlesPricklesSonicSpikeThorn 100 Creative and Fun Hamster Names to Delight Every Pet Owner Girl Hedgehog Names Sometimes it's hard to tell if your hedgehog is male or female. If you try to look at their private parts, they may curl up to protect themselves. If you have a female hedgehog, or want a feminine-sounding name, explore this list. BijouBlondieGabbyGingerGoldieGracieHazelIzzyKahluaKenyaLunaMuffyPandoraPennyPinkyPiperPixiePowder PuffZenZoe Boy Hedgehog Names If you prefer a name with a more masculine ring to it, check out some suitable selections on this list. ArchieBrisbyBrunoDanteDieselFernandoFrodoGizmoGonzoGrouchoGroverHarleyHarveyHerbertHersheyLeoMarvinPatrickRomeoWoody Cute Hedgehog Names Maybe it's their diminutive size, adorable little faces, and the charming way they ball up, but these little creatures ooze cuteness. What do you think of these cute names? BabyBeeboBiscuitBooBubblesButtonCaboodleCottonballCupcakeFlowerKissesNutmegPepperPicklesPreciousPrincessPuddingSnugglesTeacupWaffles Silly Hedgehog Names Approximately 7,000 hollow spines cover a hedgehog's body, making these animals pretty spiky. Think about some characteristics you notice about your hedgehog appearance and pick a humorous name based on that. Here are some ideas to get you started. BrilloBumperButterballCactusFluffyHedgeHokey PokeyMarshmallowNeedlesNibblesPadfootPin CushionPip SqueakPricklesProngsQuillSpikeSpinesSticky PigThorn Hedgehog Names From Pop Culture Sonic the Hedgehog, from Sega video game fame, tops the list for the most popular hedgehog name based on pop culture. A few of Sonic's friends also made the list: Amy Rose, Silver, Shadow, and Super Sonic. If you don't want to pick a literal hedgehog character, reimagine famous people's names to come up with a moniker suitable for a hedgehog. SonicAmy RoseBruce QuillisDon QuilloteHarry HedgehogHedgegar Allen PokeMr. PricklepantsMrs. TiggywinkleQuill SmithQuill.i.amQuillary Rodham ClintonQuilliam ShakespeareQuilliam ShatnerRussellShadowShaquill O'NealSilverSnoop Hoggy HogSuper SonicWinston Churchquill A to Z Hedgehog Names A–B Amy RoseArchieBabyBeeboBijouBiscuitBlondieBooBrilloBrisbyBruce QuillisBrunoBubblesBumperButterballButton C–F CaboodleCactusCottonballCupcakeDanteDieselDon QuilloteFernandoFlowerFluffyFrodo G–H GabbyGingerGizmoGoldieGonzoGracieGrouchoGroverHarleyHarry HedgehogHarveyHazelHedgeHedgegar Allen PokeHerbertHersheyHokey Pokey I–N IzzyKahluaKenyaKissesLeoLunaMarshmallowMarvinMr. PricklepantsMrs. TiggywinkleMuffyNeedlesNibblesNutmeg P PadfootPandoraPatrickPennyPepperPicklesPin CushionPinkyPip SqueakPiperPixiePowder PuffPreciousPricklesPrincessProngsPudding Q–R QuillQuill SmithQuill.i.amQuillary Rodham ClintonQuilliam ShakespeareQuilliam ShatnerRomeoRussell S–Z ShadowShaquill O'NealSilverSnoop Hoggy HogSnugglesSonicSpikeSpinesSticky PigSuper SonicTeacupThornWafflesWinston ChurchquillWoodyZenZoe FAQ How long do hedgehogs live? Hedgehogs typically have a lifespan of around three to five years. Can you tell the gender of a hedgehog by looking at its spines? No, the spines do not indicate the gender. Identifying the gender may be difficult as their private parts are in vulnerable areas. They are likely to curl up, making it challenging to determine the sex. What do hedgehogs eat? Although not directly addressed in the article, expanding the FAQs could cover typical hedgehog diets for enriching content. Explore more: Small Pets Hedgehogs