West Hartford Has A Beloved Groundhog, But It Doesn't Have A Name

WEST HARTFORD, CT ֫— Manchester has "Chuckles," Essex has the groundhog facsimile "Essex Ed," and we all know about the famous "Punxsutawney Phil" in Pennsylvania.

And, now, West Hartford has a weather-predicting groundhog too and her name is ...?

Well, it doesn't have a name yet, but "The Children's Museum" in West Hartford is banking on some help from its friends in time for the big day on Sunday, Feb. 2.

The beloved children's museum, which is located at 180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, has an online ballot available where folks can weigh in on what the museum's latest addition should be called.

According to the online voter ballot, there are options, ranging from "Tulip," "Apple," "Geraldine," "CeCe," "February Febby," and "Valentine."

The furry, buck-toothed mammal calls the museum's animal sanctuary home and can be seen during museum hours.

Museum officials announced the young groundhog's arrival from a Connecticut animal rescue organization on Tuesday.

The yet-to-be-named critter was injured in the wild and can no longer live outside captivity.

"This little lady is settling in and getting ready for an exciting Groundhog Day celebration. But there's one thing missing—a name," wrote the museum on social media.

" We’re thinking about names that capture the essence of spring, reflecting our hope for its early arrival and our groundhog's love for the vibrant flowers that signal the season’s arrival."

To place your vote to name 'The Children's Museum' groundhog, click on this link.

For more information on 'The Children's Museum' in West Hartford, click on this link.