Chances are, one of the first gifts you received when you announced you were expecting was some kind of stuffed animal. It’s pretty likely that you had one growing up, too. In a poll of Pregnant Chicken readers, 75% of you said that you had a special teddy bear that was always at your side as a kid, and some of you shared that you still have that bear to this day. Although today’s kids seem to be a little less likely to have a bear specifically, about 75% of folks polled said that their kid has an animal of some sort that they can’t live without.
Part of the fun of having a stuffed animal is picking out the perfect name for it, and, as a parent, you might have big plans for the special moniker you’re going to attach to your kid’s new forever best friend. We’ve rounded up a list of 200 ideas for you to try on for size – just don’t be surprised when your kid ends up calling it “Mr. Bear” (kids are nothing if not wildly unpredictable.)
Classic Names
Are you on the hunt for a name that reminds you of some of your favorite bears growing up? These classic bear names are inspired by the beloved characters from our childhoods.
- Teddy
- Baloo
- Winnie
- Paddington
- Cordurouy
- Yogi
- Rupert
- Smokey
- Scooby
- Boo Boo
Nostalgic Names from the 1990s
Looking for a name that takes you back to your childhood without borrowing from a famous bear? These pop culture-inspired picks are full of throwback charm and feel-good memories.
- Blossom
- Daria
- Slater
- Clarissa
- Sabrina
- Bart
- Cynthia
- Kimmy
- Topanga
- Phoebe
Royal Names
Were you hoping for a name that's a little more majestic to bestow upon your bear? These regal bear names are fit for a king, queen, or one very spoiled stuffed animal.
- Elizabeth
- Victoria
- Arthur
- Charlotte
- George
- Isabella
- Henry
- Eleanor
- Kate
- Diana
Rock and Roll Names
Is your kid’s bear ready to rock and roll all night and nap every day? Give them a name worthy of a music legend with one of these iconic, stage-ready picks.
- Elvis
- Freddy
- Jimi
- Janis
- Bowie
- Joan
- Mick
- Stevie
- Ozzy
- Ringo
Pop Star Names
So, your kid has no idea who Jimi or Janis were and prefers something a bit more modern? No sweat. These star-studded names come from the top of today’s charts and are totally teddy-approved.
- Billie
- Olivia
- Harry
- Taylor
- Selena
- Miley
- Ed
- Ellie
- Sia
- Sabrina
Disney Names
Everyone’s got at least six animals in their home named Elsa or Olaf, but these underrated Disney characters have names perfect for your little one’s sidekick that won’t get mixed up with everyone else’s teddy bear at daycare.
- Remy (from Ratatouille)
- Pascal (from Tangled)
- Sebastian (from The Little Mermaid)
- Figaro (from Pinocchio)
- Mushu (from Mulan)
- Dug (from Up)
- Jiminy (from Pinnochio)
- Frou Frou (from The Aristocats)
- Gus Gus (from Cinderella)
- Bruno (from Encanto)
Whimsical Names
Honestly, your kid will probably come up with the best whimsical bear names you’ve never heard of, but here are a few if you’d like to try to beat them to the punch.
- Luna
- Thistle
- Fizzlewick
- Ember
- Glitterbelle
- Mossy
- Nimbus
- Twyla
- Zephyr
- Snugglina
Food-Inspired Names
For the kid who’s always asking for a snack, why not try out a name inspired by their favorite treat? Here are a few cute ones.
- Honeybun
- Mochi
- Peaches
- Cupcake
- Pancake
- Pickles
- Waffles
- Cocoa
- Blueberry
- Sprinkles
Adventure/Explorer Names
For teddies who are always ready for an expedition, here are a few adventurous aliases you might like.
- Scout
- Everest
- Blaze
- Quest
- Jet
- Trekker
- Tracker
- Compass
- North
- Brave
Nature Names
If your kid loves spending all their time in the great outdoors, their bear will be sure to follow. Here are a few names that’ll bring the outside in when it’s time to tuck in for the night.
- Chinook
- River
- Acorn
- Sunny
- Meadow
- Clover
- Stormy
- Pebbles
- Willow
- Aspen
Pun Names
I’m a sucker for a good pun, and when it comes to bears, they’re harder to come up with than you’d think. Feel free to roll your eyes at these and give me some better suggestions!
- Beary Potter
- Bearilyn Monroe
- Clawdia
- Bearnadette
- Beary Poppins
- Furrah Fawcett
- Grizz Lee
- Teddy Roosevelt
- Paws Malone
- Paw McCartney
Holiday-Themed Names
For bears gifted over the holidays, a seasonal name is a great way to pay homage to their gotcha day. Here are some fun ones.
- Tinsel
- Chestnut
- Cupid
- Boo
- Clover
- Firecracker
- Pumpkin
- Jingle
- Holly
- Mistletoe
Flower Names
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but here are a few names you might want to take a sniff at anyway.
- Daisy
- Rose
- Chrysanthemum
- Tulip
- Buttercup
- Poppy
- Iris
- Azalea
- Violet
- Lily
American Names
For the bear who loves celebrating the Fourth of July, here are a few star-spangled names you might like.
- Liberty
- Brooklyn
- Yosemite
- Lincoln
- Rosie
- Zion
- Canyon
- Franklin
- Lincoln
- Harriett
Canadian Names
Got a teddy who’s actually part beaver? Check out some “eh-xcellent” Canadian-inspired handles.
- Rocky
- Gordie
- Mountie
- Banff
- Saska
- Nova
- Albert
- Terry
- Shania
- Maple
“Bear” in Other Languages
For the well-travelled teddy, here are a few names inspired by languages around the globe.
- Miska (Cree) – meaning “little bear”
- Nanuk (Inuktitut) - meaning “polar bear”
- Bjørn (Norwegian/Danish, pronounced “byurn”) – meaning “bear”
- Makwa (Ojibwe) – meaning “bear”
- Osito (Spanish, pronounced “oh-see-toh”) – meaning “little bear”
- Medo (Croatian, pronounced “meh-do”) – meaning “teddy bear”
- Nalle (Finnish, pronounced “nah-leh”) – a word often used for stuffed bears
- Miś (Polish, pronounced “meesh”) – meaning “teddy bear”
- Orsetto (Italian) – meaning “little bear”
- Barni (Hungarian, pronounced “bar-nee”) – nickname for “bear”
Names Of Your Bears
There are plenty of great places to find inspiration for teddy bear names, but the best ideas often come from the cute and creative names of bears out there in the wild (and by wild, I mean our homes – because same same). Here are some fun names shared with us from your own childhood bears or your kids’ most-loved stuffies.
- Dolly
- Snuggles
- Todd
- Kevin
- Fuzzy
- Cherry
- Rocko
- Bunny
- Woof
- Snoofy
- Nellie
- Bear, or some variation of it - Bear Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear, Bo Bear, Mr. Bear, Beary
- Ellie
- James
- Baby Boy
- Wagsy
- Bun Bun
- Bonnie
- Melvin
- Dudley
- Tootsie
- Rover
- Betty
- Percy
- Coco
- Elroy
- Theodore
- Brownie
- Cubby
- Honey
- Floof
- Lambie
- Bubba
- Teddy
- Night Night
- Bubby
- Binny
- Pinkie
- Tango
- Hamilton
Well, there you have it.
200 of the most perfectly curated contenders for the name of your child’s next lifelong companion. Choose wisely, and take comfort in knowing that no matter how thoughtful, clever, or adorable the name you pick is, your kid is absolutely going to rebrand their stuffy as something ridiculous like “Mr. Stinky Poo Poo” or, more likely, “Bear”.
Do you have any awesome additions for the categories listed above? Or a great name category I totally missed? Drop ‘em in the comments!
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