The hedgehog has become one of the most appreciated pets due to its adorable appearance Of course, to make the When the animal lives free of stress and is emotionally balanced, it is essential to offer it all the care it needs, both in terms of food, hygiene and environment.
One of the most outstanding curiosities of hedgehogs is that there are currently several types, of which 16 are known, from Asia, Africa and Europe. At ExertoAnimal we help you with one of the first tasks when adopting a hedgehog, choosing its name, regardless of the type it belongs to. Keep reading and discover the list of names for hedgehogs, male, female, funny and famous.
How to call a hedgehog?
When choosing the best name for a hedgehog we can take into account both traits of his personality and hisphysical appearance Contrary to what happens with animals such as dogs, here we do not have as many restrictions regarding the number of syllables, since does not hedgehogs always respond to their name This does not mean that it is not possible to achieve it, since there are studies[1] that show that hedgehogs have the ability to learn their name and even certain behaviors. However, to achieve this you need to be patient and establish a positive bond with the animal. In this way, it is necessary to take into account that hedgehogs are nocturnal animals to set a work plan appropriate to their activities and try to make them learn their name. Likewise, although there are not many restrictions, it will always be easier for them to learn a short name, through the use of positive reinforcement that can be based on rewards when pronouncing the name, words of affection, caresses…
In order to create a bond with this animal, it is necessary not only to offer it affection and respect its space, but also to provide a suitable environment, with a correct enrichment depending on the species and not forcing it to anything. This means that if we observe that the animal does not want to be caressed or held, we must respect it because, otherwise, it could relate us to negative experiences and we would only get aggressive reactions. In addition, when choosing the positive reinforcement that we want to use, it is important to know the animal and know what it likes.
Consult the article "Basic care of a hedgehog" to offer your new friend everything he needs and establish a bond between the two of you
Names of famous hedgehogs
Probably when you think of famous hedgehogs we all think of the popular characters that appear in Sonic video games, but what? what were their names? Below we make a brief review of the most outstanding:
- Sonic, the famous hedgehog created by Sega, with blue spikes and an intrepid character, who stars in many of the video games and comics that have occupied the childhood of many people. We couldn't imagine a better name for adventurous, intrepid, curious and fun hedgehogs.
- Amy Rose, another of the characters that appears in the video games starring Sonic, with pink spikes and a red dress. If your female hedgehog is sweet, charming and, at the same time, with a strong personality, this is a perfect name.
- Silver, a futuristic hedgehog with white spikes whose most outstanding ability is telekinesis and a character, also, from the Sonic video games. Certainly a name for African or albino pygmy hedgehogs.
- Shadow, Sonic's famous rival hedgehog with black and red spikes. This name could be perfect for a hedgehog with a strong character and a dark color.
- Scourge o Evil Sonic is a green hedgehog created with the opposite characteristics of Sonic, so this character is mischievous and bad, unlike the protagonist.
- Mephiles the Dark, an evil and dark hedgehog who must face Sonic. Due to his twisted mind, he can fit in with rather mischievous hedgehogs.
- Manic, hedgehog present in the series created about Sonic, his brother and Sonia.
- Sonia, sister of Sonic and Manic in the TV series, with pink spikes, smug and always ready to help. Ella may be the ideal name for female hedgehogs with a docile, good and balanced character.
- Aleena, or Queen Aleena, is the mother of Sonic, Sonia, and Manic in the animated series. Purple or violet in color, she is the picture of elegance, so this name is perfect for refined hedgehogs.
Do you know more names of famous hedgehogs? If so, feel free to leave your comment!
Names for female hedgehogs
Although in some cases the males are slightly larger than the females, this is not always the case and, therefore, size is not considered a distinguishing feature when it comes to knowing if a hedgehog is male or female. However, if you already know for sure that your little companion is a female, here is a list of names for original and beautiful female hedgehogs:
- Africa
- Ali
- Almond
- Almond
- Love
- Amy
- Sand
- Aura
- Hazelnut
- Baby
- Beautiful
- Bonnie
- Brownie
- Candy
- Cinnamon
- Girl
- Spark
- Sparky
- Cleo
- Cleopatra
- From my
- Dune
- It was
- Star
- Eureka
- Flora
- Fluffy
- Gem
- Hana
- Kappa
- Klepa
- Juliet
- Lili
- Lilith
- Lisa
- Lisi
- Moon
- May
- Mine
- Mimi
- Mine
- Nelly
- Nugget
- Rock
- Shu
- Tesla
- Tessa
- Land
- Tiffany
- Trixie
Names for male hedgehogs
Male hedgehogs tend to be more territorial than females and therefore it is not recommended to have two hedgehogs in the same household. The females, on the other hand, do tend to coexist quite well with each other. However, if your new best friend is a male, consult the list of names for male hedgehogs and choose the one that best suits him:
- Air
- Akita
- Alvin
- Ander
- Andy
- Ash
- Ring
- Baby
- Chocolate
- Button
- Brown
- Camel
- Candy
- Boy
- Chip
- Chipo
- Dark
- Danger
- Elf
- Far
- Fru
- Rustle
- Gugu
- Gus
- Jocker
- Kamo
- Kenny
- Leny
- Sees it
- Mars
- Mocha
- Muffin
- Neo
- Night
- Obi
- Airing
- Peach
- Ringo
- Roco
- Rocky
- Romeo
- Ron
- Rony
- Shushu
- Sop
- Spike
- Teddy
- Tikal
- Toffee
- Up
- Ushan
- Zag
- Zig
Funny names for hedgehogs
If your hedgehog has a mischievous, funny or daring personality, or has different physical characteristics from the rest, which show a more funny or endearing appearance, here is a list of funny names for male and female hedgehogsHowever, you can always make that difference a strength and use it to fix your name as a tribute and not as a mockery. For example, if your hedgehog is rescued and due to his previous life he lost an eye, "Tuerti" can be a fun option that shows that you do not care and that, for you, that difference is what makes him unique and equally precious..
- Needle
- Wasp
- Bear
- Ball
- Cookie
- Cactus
- Cespi
- Mutt
- Spike
- Thorn
- Espinete
- Espinosa
- Gordi
- Hedgehog
- Homer
- Knife
- Lion
- Speck
- Speckle
- Mulli
- Panda
- Fluff
- Pig
- Piggy
- Imp
- Spike
- Pinchito
- Spike
- Awl
- Punch
- Rambo
- Rastri
- Rake
- Chubby
- Spiderman
- Ms. Picks
- Ms. Picks
- Tiger
Names for African hedgehogs
The African hedgehogs, or African pygmy hedgehogs, are characterized by having a belly covered by a layer of white hair, a face with a white base and a dark mask, and more or less dark quills, which can go from white to chocolate. To fix the list of names for male and female African hedgehogs we have mainly focused on these characteristics, but remember, you can always improvise and create your own name:
- Alaska
- Albino
- White
- Blanquito
- Creek
- Camellia
- Cloud
- Cloudy
- Cotton
- Cream
- Elvis
- Hydrangea
- Ice
- Igloo
- King
- Lily
- Magnolia
- Marble
- Cream
- Daffodil
- Snows
- Peace
- What in
- Sally
- Snow
- White
