The Best Hedgehog Names Picked By Readers

a hedgehog whose name is Hamlet because he looks like a little piggy

Choosing hedgehog names is one of the best ways to build the excitement of welcoming a new baby hedgehog into your home. There are so many choices when it comes to naming your hedgie. You don’t have to have one picked out when you bring them home. People have many things that inspire them towards one hedgehog name or another. Sometimes they lean towards something funny. Sometimes it's based on physical characteristics. If you're stuck and need some good inspiration, you can see the unique and cute hedgehog names that are most popular within our polls. Better yet, cast your own votes for awesome hedgehog names and immediately see how they compare in the rankings.

Because we want to make naming your hog a fun experience, we created a series of polls based on different characteristics of hedgehogs. Here's the only rule: Only 3 votes per visitor / per category / per day. Pretty simple, huh? If you have any good hedgehog names that you think should be on the list, leave the name and category suggestion in the comments below and maybe you’ll see it on the ballot the next time you visit. If you don't see the voting ballots, please make a comment below so that we are aware. Our programmer must have gotten his eye punctured by a rogue quill and we'll have to rescue him and get the polls back online. LOL and just kidding.

Hedgehog Names that are Quill-Related

Cast your vote for the funniest quill-related hedgehog name

nothing but hedgehog quills
There's no mistaking a hedgehog's abundance of quills

This category of monikers for your hedgie is the largest. Because, let's face it, their quills are the most prominent characteristic about them. They stick right out there. So we came up with some popular hedgehog names and also some original ones that we hope you'll enjoy. There are male, female, and gender-neutral hedgehog names.

Which one of these names that are based on a hedgehog's quills is your favorite?
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Color-Related Hedgehog Names

Cast your vote for the best name that is related to hedgie colors

Sometimes hedgehog-owners like to use the color of their hedgie as inspiration for the name they choose. There are so many appropriate color variations and combinations to choose from. For this reason, we decided to make color-related names a category where you can participate in the voting.

Vote for your favorite hedgie name that is based on a hedgehog's color.
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Mannerisms Can Make A Great Hedgie Name

Cast your vote for the name that you think expresses your hedgehog's mannerisms

Fiona, the hedgehog, displays typical funny behavior battling a toilet paper roll – Thanks go to Robin Coleman who shared her precious Fiona for the world to enjoy.

If you've ever observed a hedgehog for any length of time, you'll immediately pick up on their unusual and comical habits, mannerisms, and antics. Hedgies do strange and amusing things and we think that's a great basis for a name! All the funny things they do inspired this category, and you can participate in the voting. See whether your observations are similar to other hedgehog owners and enthusiasts. And don't forget, if you think of any cute or funny hedgehog names we may have overlooked – you know where you can put them. In the comments section below, of course!

What mannerism-inspired hedgehog name is your favorite?
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Adorable Animals (like Hedgehogs) Need Cute Names

Cast your vote for the cutest name that you think is befitting of an animal as adorable as a hedgehog

Most people that have ever seen a hedgehog will admit that they are one of the most adorable creatures God ever created. And we agree wholeheartedly! They have the uncanny ability to melt your heart and turn a frown upside-down. So any hedgie with this kind of cuteness factor needs a name that is equally as cute.

And The Winning Hedgehog Name Is….

Whatever name you think best fits your hedgehog's personality, looks, or funny mannerisms. Truth be told, it's not likely that your hedgehog will respond to their name alone. You will probably have to signal with gestures or bribe them with treats. We're not saying that it's impossible for hedgies to associate with their name, but don't hold high hopes that they will. After all, with how completely adorable and funny they are, does it really matter if they come to you when you call out their name? You know you're going to go looking for them for your daily dose of cuteness!

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