When you first shared the news of your pregnancy, chances are one of the first gifts you received was a cuddly stuffed animal. Many of us had a special teddy bear during our childhood, often cherished for years. A recent poll of readers shows that 75% of parents had a beloved bear they carried everywhere—and some still hold onto that bear today! While today’s kids may choose a variety of animal companions, roughly 75% of parents say their child has a favorite stuffed animal they can’t be without.
One of the joys of gifting or receiving a stuffed animal is naming it. As a parent, you might have your heart set on a special name for your child’s new furry friend. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 200 delightful names that you can consider. But remember, your little one might just end up naming their bear “Mr. Bear” or something equally unexpected!
Classic Names
If you’re looking for something reminiscent of beloved bear characters from your own childhood, check out these classic names:
- Teddy
- Baloo
- Winnie
- Paddington
- Corduroy
- Yogi
- Rupert
- Smokey
- Scooby
- Boo Boo
Nostalgic 90s Names
Want a name that evokes the charm of the 90s? Here are some pop culture-inspired picks:
- Blossom
- Daria
- Slater
- Clarissa
- Sabrina
- Bart
- Cynthia
- Kimmy
- Topanga
- Phoebe
Regal Names
If you prefer something a bit more majestic, these royal-inspired names are perfect:
- Elizabeth
- Victoria
- Arthur
- Charlotte
- George
- Isabella
- Henry
- Eleanor
- Kate
- Diana
Rock and Roll Names
Is your child’s bear ready to rock? Give them a name worthy of a music icon:
- Elvis
- Freddy
- Jimi
- Janis
- Bowie
- Joan
- Mick
- Stevie
- Ozzy
- Ringo
Pop Star Names
For kids who lean towards modern music, these trendy names are totally teddy-approved:
- Billie
- Olivia
- Harry
- Taylor
- Selena
- Miley
- Ed
- Ellie
- Sia
- Sabrina
Disney-Inspired Names
While everyone has a pet named Elsa or Olaf, these lesser-known Disney characters offer unique options:
- Remy (from Ratatouille)
- Pascal (from Tangled)
- Sebastian (from The Little Mermaid)
- Figaro (from Pinocchio)
- Mushu (from Mulan)
- Dug (from Up)
- Jiminy (from Pinocchio)
- Frou Frou (from The Aristocats)
- Gus Gus (from Cinderella)
- Bruno (from Encanto)
Whimsical Names
Your little one might come up with the most imaginative names, but here are a few to inspire you:
- Luna
- Thistle
- Fizzlewick
- Ember
- Glitterbelle
- Mossy
- Nimbus
- Twyla
- Zephyr
- Snugglina
Food-Inspired Names
For the kid who loves snacks, consider these tasty names:
- Honeybun
- Mochi
- Peaches
- Cupcake
- Pancake
- Pickles
- Waffles
- Cocoa
- Blueberry
- Sprinkles
Adventure Names
For bears full of wanderlust, these adventurous names may fit just right:
- Scout
- Everest
- Blaze
- Quest
- Jet
- Trekker
- Tracker
- Compass
- North
- Brave
Nature-Inspired Names
If your child loves the great outdoors, here are some names that reflect nature:
- Chinook
- River
- Acorn
- Sunny
- Meadow
- Clover
- Stormy
- Pebbles
- Willow
- Aspen
Pun Names
If you enjoy a good pun, try these cheeky bear names:
- Beary Potter
- Bearilyn Monroe
- Clawdia
- Bearnadette
- Beary Poppins
- Furrah Fawcett
- Grizz Lee
- Teddy Roosevelt
- Paws Malone
- Paw McCartney
Holiday-Themed Names
If your bear was received during the holiday season, consider a festive name:
- Tinsel
- Chestnut
- Cupid
- Boo
- Clover
- Firecracker
- Pumpkin
- Jingle
- Holly
- Mistletoe
Flower Names
A beautiful name can be as sweet as a flower, such as:
- Daisy
- Rose
- Chrysanthemum
- Tulip
- Buttercup
- Poppy
- Iris
- Azalea
- Violet
- Lily
American Names
For a patriotic touch, here are some star-spangled names:
- Liberty
- Brooklyn
- Yosemite
- Lincoln
- Rosie
- Zion
- Canyon
- Franklin
- Harriett
Canadian Names
If your teddy has Canadian roots, consider these fun names:
- Rocky
- Gordie
- Mountie
- Banff
- Saska
- Nova
- Albert
- Terry
- Shania
- Maple
Bear Names in Other Languages
For a worldly touch, here are names from different languages:
- Miska (Cree, meaning “little bear”)
- Nanuk (Inuktitut, meaning “polar bear”)
- Bjørn (Norwegian/Danish, meaning “bear”)
- Makwa (Ojibwe, meaning “bear”)
- Osito (Spanish, meaning “little bear”)
- Medo (Croatian, meaning “teddy bear”)
- Nalle (Finnish, often used for stuffed bears)
- Miś (Polish, meaning “teddy bear”)
- Orsetto (Italian, meaning “little bear”)
- Barni (Hungarian, a nickname for “bear”)
Real-Life Inspirations
Sometimes the best names come from our own experiences. Here are some creative names shared by readers for their childhood bears or their kids’ most cherished stuffed animals:
- Dolly
- Snuggles
- Todd
- Kevin
- Fuzzy
- Cherry
- Rocko
- Bunny
- Woof
- Snoofy
- Nellie
- Bear (or variations like Bear Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear)
- 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
So go ahead and choose a name from this list for your child’s next lifelong companion. Just remember, no matter how cute or creative the name you pick is, your kiddo is likely to come up with something utterly silly, like “Mr. Stinky Poo Poo” or simply “Bear.”
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