Hedgehog Names (350+ Cute, Cool, and Quirky Ideas)

Welcome to the ultimate guide on Hedgehog Names! If you’ve recently welcomed a prickly friend into your home or are planning to, you’re in the right place.

Choosing a name for your hedgehog can be a fun, albeit challenging, adventure. It’s not just about picking a name; it’s about discovering a title that matches their unique personality and adorable quirks.

Whether you’re looking for something cute, cool, or utterly unique, this article is your one-stop shop for hedgehog naming inspiration.

So, let’s embark on this naming journey together and find the perfect name that your hedgehog can carry with pride and joy!

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Top Hedgehog Names

Spike
Quilliam
Hazel
Hedgy
Prickle
Sonic
Shadow
Luna
Pepper
Marbles
Pippin
Coco
Fuzz
Gatsby
Olive
Ruby
Willow
Dexter
Ziggy
Mocha
Nibbles
Twinkle
Bristle
Maple
Aurora
Whisper
Echo
Sable
Nimbus
Clover

Girl Hedgehog Names

Daisy
Bella
Lily
Rosie
Ivy
Violet
Pearl
Misty
Amber
Saffron
Clementine
Penelope
Fiona
Zoey
Gigi
Harmony
Jewel
Kiwi
Lulu
Minnie
Nora
Opal
Pixie
Queenie
Rhapsody
Serenity
Tilly
Ursula
Velvet
Winnie

Boy Hedgehog Names

Oliver
Max
Charlie
Milo
Jasper
Buddy
Rocky
Duke
Murphy
Leo
George
Finn
Henry
Louie
Oscar
Theo
Ziggy
Archer
Bruno
Cody
Dexter
Elliot
Frankie
Gus
Harvey
Ike
Jackson
Koda
Logan
Miles

Cute Hedgehog Names

Bubbles
Cuddles
Dinky
Fluffy
Giggles
Honey
Jingles
Kiki
Lolly
Muffin
Nuzzle
Pookie
Snuggles
Tootsie
Waffles
Buttercup
Cupcake
Doodle
Fizzy
Glitter
Jellybean
Marshmallow
Nugget
Peaches
Sprinkles
Twix
Velvet
Whimsy
Yoyo
Zippy

Funny Hedgehog Names

Spiky McSpikerson
Quill Smith
Harry Hedgehogger
Quillbert
Sir Quilliam
Hedgebert
Pricklepants
Quilliam Shakespeare
Porcupunk
Quillager
Quilliam Tell
HedgeHogwarts
Quillanova
Prickly Pete
Quillotine
Quill Quest
Quilly Wonka
Spiney Norman
Quilluminati
Quillzilla
Hedgezilla
Spiketacular
Quillarious
Pricklestein
Quilliam the Conqueror
Quillmeister
Prickleton
Quilliver’s Travels
Prickly Poet
Quill Quixote

Cute and Funny Hedgehog Names

Quillie Nelson
Bristle Spears
Sonic Boom
Quillifer Lopez
Prickles McQuill
Dumbledoar
Spikespeare
Quillow Smith
PorcuPaul
Spiny Ritchie
Quillby Jones
Hedgewick
Quilliam Wallace
Prickleback
Quill.i.am
Spike Lee
Prickly Simon
Quillery Clinton
Hoagie
Needlenose Ned
Quillton John
Spikely Dan
Thorney Kors
Prickle Minaj
Quillager the Villager
Spikey Mikey
Quilla DeVille
HedgeJudge
Prick Jagger
Spikelangelo

Silly Hedgehog Names

Boop
Puffball
Wiggles
Squiggle
Zappy
Bink
Fizzle
Goober
Hiccup
Jitterbug
Kazoo
Lopsided
Mopsy
Niblet
Oopsy
Plop
Quibble
Rumples
Slinky
Tizzy
Upsy-Daisy
Vroom
Wobble
Xeno
Yodel
Zizzle
Whisker
Bumble
Clumsy
Doodlebug

Punny and Funny Hedgehog Names

Quill-Clinton
Barack O’Spama
Quill Gates
Steve Hoggs
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Prickle Gervais
Amy Spikerhouse
Spike Jonze
Quill Smith
Jimi Hendrix
Quilliam Shakespeare
Britney Spikes
Elvis Prickley
Marilyn Monspike
Quillbert Einstein
Leonardo DiCaprickle
Prickolas Cage
Quentin Tarantinail
Quill J. Fox
Pricky Martin
Spikerella
Quillvis Presley
HedgeFord Brimley
Quillton John
Spikeasaurus Rex
Quilliam Defoe
Hedgey Azalea
Prickasso
Quill Ferrell
Quillager the Pillager

Adorable Hedgehog Names

Pebbles
Bambi
Snickers
Tinkerbell
Pippa
Butterbean
Snugglebug
Twinkle
Mopsy
Puddles
Cinnamon
Pixie
Fawn
Gummy
Mistletoe
Niblet
Pipsqueak
Ruffles
Sugarplum
Taffy
Umi
Velvet
Whisper
Xanthe
Yumi
Zuzu
Snappy
Cuddlebug
Binky
Fluffernutter

Good Hedgehog Names

Archer
Basil
Cedar
Darcy
Ember
Flynn
Griffin
Harper
Iris
Jasper
Kona
Leo
Milo
Nova
Olive
Phoenix
Quinn
River
Sage
Terra
Uri
Vera
Willow
Xander
Yara
Zane
Ace
Belle
Chance
Dexter

Unique Hedgehog Names

Astra
Brisco
Calypso
Drift
Elixir
Fable
Glimmer
Haven
Idris
Jovial
Kismet
Lark
Mystique
Nexus
Orion
Pallas
Quasar
Ravel
Solstice
Thistle
Umbra
Vex
Wisp
Xenon
Yonder
Zephyr
Aeon
Bijou
Cipher
Dune

Best Hedgehog Names

Luna
Max
Bella
Ziggy
Rosie
Charlie
Daisy
Oliver
Penelope
Jasper
Coco
Finn
Hazel
Ivy
Jack
Kiwi
Leo
Mabel
Nell
Oreo
Poppy
Quinn
Ruby
Stella
Toby
Ursula
Violet
Winnie
Xavier
Yvette

Cool Hedgehog Names

Axel
Blaze
Cosmo
Dash
Echo
Falcon
Gage
Hawk
Ice
Jett
Kade
Lazer
Maverick
Neo
Onyx
Pike
Quantum
Racer
Storm
Tornado
Ulysses
Vortex
Warp
Xero
York
Zorro
Draven
Edge
Flint
Ghost

Baby Hedgehog Names

Bitty
Coo
Doodle
Elfie
Fifi
Goo
Hush
Itty
Joy
Kewpie
Lulu
Mimi
Nono
Ollie
Peewee
Qiqi
Riri
Soso
Titi
Ubu
Vivi
Wawa
Xixi
Yaya
Zuzu
Bibi
Cici
Didi
Eevee
Fufu

Famous Hedgehog Names

Sonic
Shadow
Silver
Knuckles
Tails
Amy
Robotnik (for the quirky, villainous hedgehog)
Blaze
Cream
Vector
Espio
Charmy
Jet
Wave
Storm
Mighty
Ray
Fang
Honey
Marine
Tikal
Chaos
Scourge
Metal Sonic
Rouge
Gerald
Maria
Eggman
Infinite
Elise (for fans of the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series)

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Cartoon Hedgehog Names

Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
Ronja (from “Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter”)
Fluffy (from “The Fluffy Movie”)
Spiny Norman (from “Monty Python”)
Harold (from “The Busy World of Richard Scarry”)
Prickles (from “Tom and Jerry”)
Needles (from “Beatrix Potter”)
Hubie (from “The Magic School Bus”)
Hedgeworth (an original, aristocratic sounding name)
Quillo (from “Over the Hedge”)
Sonic (an iconic name transcending cartoons)
Shrewdinger (a play on Schrödinger’s cat, for a clever hedgehog)
Twiggy (from various cartoons, symbolizing a small and slender figure)
Prickle (from “The Gumby Show”)
Fuzzball (a cute, generic name for a cartoonish hedgehog)
Hoggle (from “Labyrinth”, though not a hedgehog, has a name fitting for one)
Bristle (an original name inspired by cartoon characteristics)
Quillbert (a unique, cartoon-inspired name)
Spike (from “My Little Pony”, though not a hedgehog, the name fits well)
Thistle (a nature-inspired name that sounds like it could belong to a cartoon)
Bramble (another nature-inspired name fitting for a cartoon hedgehog)
Niblet (a cute name that sounds like it could be from a cartoon)
Zephyr (a gentle, breezy name for a laid-back hedgehog)
Whisper (perfect for a quiet, cartoon-like hedgehog)
Puffin (inspired by the bird, but quirky enough for a cartoon hedgehog)
Munchkin (a sweet, diminutive name ideal for a small hedgehog)
Gizmo (for a hedgehog with a quirky, gadget-loving personality)
Widget (another tech-inspired name for a clever hedgehog)
Pixel (perfect for a hedgehog owned by a tech or gaming enthusiast)
Doodle (a playful, artsy name for a creative hedgehog)

Clever Hedgehog Names

Quilliam
Aristotle (a nod to intelligence and wisdom)
DaVinci (for the creatively ingenious hedgehog)
Socrates (for a thoughtful, inquisitive hedgehog)
Newton (for a hedgehog with a “gravitational” personality)
Plato (for a philosophical pet)
Galileo (for the star-gazing hedgehog)
Freud (for the introspective, analytical hedgehog)
Curie (for the hedgehog that’s a little “radioactive” with energy)
Tesla (for the innovative, electric personality)
Edison (for the bright, idea-filled hedgehog)
Einstein (for the genius hedgehog)
Hawking (for the cosmically curious hedgehog)
Copernicus (for the hedgehog that’s the center of your universe)
Fibonacci (for the mathematically minded hedgehog)
Archimedes (for the problem-solving hedgehog)
Sagan (for the cosmos-loving hedgehog)
Darwin (for the hedgehog always evolving with new tricks)
Pascal (for the pressure-handling, resilient hedgehog)
Lovelace (for the programming prodigy hedgehog)
Turing (for the code-cracking hedgehog)
Newton (a repeat, but worth it for its clever association)
Kepler (for the star-tracking hedgehog)
Mendel (for the hedgehog with a “genius” for genetics)
Bohr (for the atomic-energy-filled hedgehog)
Faraday (for the magnetic personality)
Volta (for the hedgehog with electrifying charm)
Maxwell (for the hedgehog with dynamic qualities)
Leibniz (for the hedgehog who’s always calculating)
Pythagoras (for the hedgehog that’s always “right”)

Hedgehog Names From Pop Culture

Frodo (from “The Lord of the Rings”)
Yoda (for the wise and old-soul hedgehog, from “Star Wars”)
Pikachu (for an energetic, electric personality, from “Pokémon”)
Gandalf (for a wise, mysterious hedgehog, from “The Lord of the Rings”)
Sherlock (for the investigative, curious hedgehog)
Spock (for the logical, unflappable hedgehog, from “Star Trek”)
Buffy (for the brave, strong-willed hedgehog, from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”)
Neo (for the chosen one, from “The Matrix”)
Thor (for a strong, powerful hedgehog)
Loki (for the mischievous, cunning hedgehog)
Simba (for the lion-hearted hedgehog, from “The Lion King”)
Mulder & Scully (for the duo of hedgehogs, from “The X-Files”)
Batman (for the night-loving, heroic hedgehog)
Arya (for the fierce, independent hedgehog, from “Game of Thrones”)
Dumbledore (for the wise, kind-hearted hedgehog, from “Harry Potter”)
Wolverine (for the tough, resilient hedgehog)
Tony Stark (for the innovative, tech-savvy hedgehog)
Indiana (for the adventurous hedgehog, from “Indiana Jones”)
Leia (for the royal, brave hedgehog, from “Star Wars”)
Kirk (for the exploratory, command hedgehog, from “Star Trek”)
Ripley (for the strong, survivalist hedgehog, from “Alien”)
Groot (for the quiet, sweet hedgehog, from “Guardians of the Galaxy”)
Frozone (for the cool, slick hedgehog, from “The Incredibles”)
Marty (for the time-traveling hedgehog, from “Back to the Future”)
Rocky (for the determined, fighting spirit hedgehog)
Watson (for the loyal, intelligent hedgehog)
Zelda (for the adventurous, strong-willed hedgehog)
Bruce (for the secretly soft-hearted hedgehog, from “Finding Nemo”)
Nemo (for the adventurous, curious hedgehog)
Dory (for the forgetful yet endearing hedgehog, from “Finding Nemo”)

Names Inspired by Hedgehogs’ Physical Features

Quill
Spiker
Pincushion
Fuzzball
Pinwheel
Dotty
Stripe
Whirl
Swirl
Dot
Speckle
Patch
Marble
Tumble
Brillo
Fluff
Prickle
Spikelet
Softie (ironically for a hedgehog)
Velvet (for their soft underbelly)
Needles
Stubby (for their little legs)
Button (for their small, cute noses)
Twix (for their mixed coloration)
Cocoa (for brown hedgehogs)
Shadow (for darker-colored hedgehogs)
Snowball (for white or albino hedgehogs)
Rusty (for reddish-brown hedgehogs)
Smudge (for hedgehogs with unique markings)
Bandit (for hedgehogs with mask-like facial markings)

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Names Inspired by Nature

Willow
River
Maple
Sage
Aspen
Birch
Cedar
Fern
Hazel
Ivy
Jade
Laurel
Moss
Oakley
Pine
Reed
Sierra
Sky
Stone
Terra
Thorn
Vale
Wren
Zephyr
Brook
Cliff
Dew
Echo
Flora
Gale

Food-Inspired Hedgehog Names

Oreo
Peaches
Toffee
Muffin
Sushi
Cocoa
Ginger
Basil
Nutmeg
Olive
Pepper
Pumpkin
Honey
Cinnamon
Sprout
Fudge
Cookie
Biscuit
Cupcake
Brownie
Marshmallow
Noodle
Truffle
Waffle
Berry
Cheesecake
Espresso
Latte
Macaroon
Cannoli

Disney Hedgehog Names

Simba (The Lion King)
Elsa (Frozen)
Merlin (The Sword in the Stone)
Moana
Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
Jasmine (Aladdin)
Woody (Toy Story)
Buzz (Toy Story)
Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
Mulan
Olaf (Frozen)
Nala (The Lion King)
Dory (Finding Nemo)
Sully (Monsters, Inc.)
Mike (Monsters, Inc.)
Stitch (Lilo & Stitch)
Maui (Moana)
Remy (Ratatouille)
Genie (Aladdin)
Flynn (Tangled)
Gus (Cinderella’s mouse, but a fitting name for a hedgehog too)
Thumper (Bambi)
Pumbaa (The Lion King)
Timon (The Lion King)
Bambi
Pluto
Goofy
Donald
Daisy

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Hedgehog Names That Start With “H”

Harold
Hazel
Hugo
Helga
Henry
Holly
Heidi
Herman
Harper
Halo
Hattie
Hector
Hera
Hershey
Hilda
Homer
Honeydew
Hope
Horatio
Hudson
Hunter
Hyacinth
Harmony
Hawk
Heather
Hendrix
Hubble
Humphrey
Hydrangea
Hype

British Names for Pet Hedgehogs

Alfred
Beatrice
Charles
Diana
Edmund
Fiona
George
Harriet
Ian
Juliet
Kenneth
Lillian
Miles
Nigel
Olivia
Penelope
Quentin
Rosalind
Sebastian
Tabitha
Ursula
Victoria
Winston
Xavier
Yvonne
Zachary
Alistair
Bernadette
Clive
Daphne

Hog-Themed Hedgehog Names

Hamlet
Bacon
Piggly
Porkchop
Sowyer
Hambone
Snort
Truffle
Boar
Chops
Grunter
Squealer
Rasher
Trotter
Piglet
Swiney
Hogarth
Porcini
Brisket
Lardon
Gammon
Hamish
Sparerib
Crackling
Puddle
Mudpie
Snuffle
Clover (a favorite food of hogs)
Acorn (another hog favorite)
Barley

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Feminine Hedgehog Name Ideas

Ada
Beatrice
Clara
Delilah
Eloise
Fiona
Giselle
Hannah
Isla
Juliet
Kiera
Lila
Mabel
Nora
Ophelia
Phoebe
Quinn
Rosalie
Sophia
Tabitha
Una
Violet
Willow
Xena
Yasmine
Zara
April
Blossom
Celeste
Daisy

Handsome Hedgehog Names

Archer
Brock
Carter
Dexter
Elliot
Finn
Gavin
Harrison
Ivan
Jasper
Kaiden
Liam
Mason
Nolan
Oscar
Preston
Quentin
Ryan
Seth
Tristan
Ulysses
Victor
Wyatt
Xander
York
Zachary
Blake
Cole
Drake
Ethan

Brown and Gray Hedgehog Names

Ash
Cinder
Dusty
Earl (Earl Grey tea)
Granite
Hazel
Hershey
Mocha
Pebble
Smokey
Sterling
Tawny
Umber
Walnut
Whiskey
Graphite
Greige (a mix of gray and beige)
Java
Kodiak
Maple
Mink
Oatmeal
Pecan
Pewter
Sable
Sepia
Taupe
Topaz
Wenge (a dark brown wood)
Boulder

White and Albino Hedgehog Name Ideas

Alabaster
Bianca
Casper
Chalky
Crystal
Diamond
Frost
Ghost
Ivory
Jasmine
Luna (for its association with the moon)
Misty
Opal
Pearl
Quartz
Snowball
Tofu
Vanilla
Whisper
Yeti
Zephyr
Blizzard
Cloud
Dove
Glimmer
Marshmallow
Powder
Snowflake
Sugar
Winter

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Final Words

Choosing the perfect name for your hedgehog is a delightful journey that allows you to express your creativity and form a deeper bond with your pet.

Whether inspired by their personality, physical features, favorite characters, or even their color, the ideal name is out there waiting to be discovered.

When selecting a name, consider:

Personality Traits: Is your hedgehog adventurous, shy, or a little bit of both? Pick a name that matches their unique character.
Physical Appearance: Color, size, and distinctive markings can all inspire great names.
Favorite Things: Perhaps a favorite food, movie, or book can spark an idea for the perfect name.
Sound and Ease: Choose a name that’s easy to say and one you won’t tire of. The sound of the name can also influence its fit with your hedgehog’s personality.

Remember, the name you choose will be a big part of your hedgehog’s identity and how you interact with them.

Take your time, have fun with the process, and when the right name clicks, you’ll know it’s the perfect fit for your prickly companion.

We hope this extensive list of hedgehog names has inspired you and helped guide you toward finding that special name that just feels right.

Your hedgehog is a unique individual, and their name is an important expression of their place in your heart and home. Happy naming!

Alex Holland

A seasoned naming expert and the creative brain behind NameClerks.com, Alex delves deep into the world of words, crafting unique and impactful names for businesses, brands, and teams. With a keen understanding of linguistics and market trends, Alex has become a go-to authority in the naming industry. When not immersed in the nuances of nomenclature, he enjoys exploring different cultures, adding depth to his naming expertise.