Hedgehog

A small brown hedgehog facing left.

🦔 Hedgehog emoji represents shyness, introversion, and protection. It’s also used in cute or aesthetic animal-themed content.

Popular uses include:

• Referencing hedgehogs, pets, or woodland creatures.
• Describing someone who’s sensitive or keeps to themselves.
• In cozy, autumnal, or cottagecore posts.

Its tone is soft, thoughtful, and a little quirky.