As a kid, choosing a new stuffed animal's name can be as serious as life or death. From alliterated names like Monty the Monkey to a mishmash of sounds, the names kids can come up with are unique, to say the least. Help your kids land on the perfect moniker for their new stuffie with these unique teddy bear names.
Boy Teddy Bear Names to a Try
Sure, teddy bears are genderless, but sometimes your kiddo is dead set on theirs being a boy. Naturally, these classic, traditional, and off-the-wall boy bear names might just do the trick.
- Barnaby
- Benjy
- Biff
- Billy
- Bim-Bim
- Bobby
- Bruno
- Bubba
- Buttons
- Buddy
- Champ
- Chip
- Dean
- Dusty
- Harvey
- Flubber
- Heathcliff
- Johnny
- Jupiter
- Monty
- Mr. Bear
- Mr. Brown
- Sammy
- Scooter
Girl Teddy Bear Names That'll Totally Stick
Just like some kids are dead set that their teddy bear is a boy, others may be convinced theirs is a girl. Push them in the right direction for a moniker that'll fit her sparkling personality with one of these cute girl teddy bear names.
- Beauty
- Beatrix
- Bella
- Bessy
- Bridget
- Buttercup
- Caramel
- Charlotte
- Darla
- Glitter
- Honey
- Kisses
- Maggie
- Magpie
- Penny
- Rain
- Rainbow
- Rosie
- Sassy
- Sissy
- Sparkles
- Sweetie
- Sugar
The first Teddy Bear was named after President Theodore Roosevelt who refused to shoot a bear tied to a tree in 1902. A stuffed "Teddy's Bear" was made in honor of the story, and it launched the teddy bear craze we know today.
Cute Names for Teddy Bears of All Types
Whether your child's bear spends hours snuggling, tags along to volleyball games, or is part of everyday imaginative play, they deserve the cutest name possible. Try these cute teddy bear name suggestions for a sickeningly sweet outcome.
- Baby Bear
- Beanie
- Bertie
- Boba
- Brownie
- Bubble Bear
- Clawsy
- Coco
- Dreamy
- Fluffy
- Fluffers
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Grumps
- Grizzly
- Hot Sauce
- Huggy Bear
- Li'l Bit
- Lovebug
- Lucky
- Moonbeam
- Pumpkin Pie
- Racer
- Salsa
- Scout
- Skittles
- Slushie
- Sky
- Snuggly Bear
- Smiley
- Soda
- Sunny
- Star
- Stitches
- Stormy
- Stuffy
- Tickles
- Twinkles
Funny Names for a Teddy Bear You'll Never Forget
From punny takes on famous people's names to names that have a silly ring to them, these funny names for teddy bears will always make you smile.
- Bear Grylls
- Bear Jordan
- Bearies N. Cream
- Beary Manilow
- Beary Potter
- Cadbeary
- Chubbs
- Chunkster
- Fur Baby
- Gummy Bear
- Halle Beary
- Honey Nut
- Justin Bie-bear
- Linda Blear
- McStuffins
- Peter Panda
- Roary
- Sir Fluffs-A-Lot
- Candy Bear
Old-Fashioned Names for a Distinguished Teddy Bear
If you're passing on an old Steiff teddy bear or just like the vibes of a traditional name, these old-fashioned teddy bear names may be a perfect match for your bear's distinguished heritage.
- Abigail
- Albert
- Alfred
- Archibald
- Boris
- Clancy
- Clarabelle
- Conrad
- Daniel
- Edward
- Edwin
- Elizabeth
- Eloise
- Erma
- Fred
- Grace
- Herman
- Hester
- Hyacinth
- Ira
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Napoleon
- Ophelia
- Penelope
- Roosevelt
- Rosemary
- Theodore
- Walter
- William
Famous Teddy Bear Names You've Totally Heard Of
From adorable animated bear characters to iconic bears in classic stories, there are plenty of options for fun, legendary bear names to choose from.
- Baloo – Originally featured in Rudyard Kipling’s novel The Jungle Book, he’s better known for the animated Disney movie of the same name.
- Bart the Bear – Famous Kodiak bear that appeared in several high-profile films
- Boo-Boo – Animated bear and side-kick of Yogi Bear
- Coca-Cola Bear – Since 1922, Coca-Cola has used a bright white polar bear in its many advertising campaigns.
- Corduroy – A corduroy-clad teddy bear featured in the eponymous children’s book Corduroy
- Fozzie Bear – Iconic Muppet character and Kermit the Frog’s best friend
- Koda – Young bear cub at the center of the animated movie Brother Bear
- Mishka – A paternalistic bear character in the animated series Masha and the Bear
- Pablo Eskobear – An iconic bear that, in a drug-induced state, tore through the Tennessee wilderness
- Paddington Bear – Beloved British character from a book series, starting with A Bear Called Paddington in 1958
- Po Ping – The kung-fu fighting panda main character featured in the Kung Fu Panda series
- Smokey Bear – A historic bear cub that was rescued from a wildfire and became the mascot for the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign
- Ted – The name of the raunchy sentient stuffed bear featured in the film, TED
- Winnie the Pooh – Beloved stuffed bear featured in A.A. Milne’s children’s series Winnie-the-Pooh
- Winnipeg – The real-life bear that inspired A.A. Milne’s series, Winnie-the-Pooh
- Wojtek – An orphaned bear that was adopted by and drafted into the Polish army during World War II
- Yogi Bear – An iconic animated character from the 1950s that appeared in animated series, feature films, advertising campaigns, and more
The rainbow roster of Care Bears — everyone's favorite '80s toy — serves as great inspiration for an awesome teddy bear name. There are so many to choose from, including Baby Hugs, Cheer, Daydream, Funshine, Secret, Smart Heart, and Wish.
Cute Names for Stuffed Polar Bears
If you have a white stuffed polar bear, you might try fun, wintery names like these.
- Blizzard
- Flurry
- Nanuq
- Marshmallow
- Sasha
- Shiver
- Sleddy
- Snowbell
- Snowflake
- Snowy
- Tundra
- Urso
- White
- Winter
- Cloud
Adorable Stuffed Panda Bear Names
Panda bears are one eye-catching creature. Their unique coloring and regional habitat provide a ton of inspiration for some adorable names.
- Bamboo
- Chi Chi
- China
- Ming-Ming
- Oreo
- Panda
- Pansy
- Patches
- Pebbles
- Pepper
- Rocky
- Spots
Spot-On Black and Brown Teddy Bear Name Ideas
When you think of a stuffed teddy bear, a black or brown one usually comes to mind. In honor of this classic coloring, we've got some black and brown teddy bear names that are sure to be a perfect fit.
- Chocolate Chip
- Cocoa
- Smoke
- Toffee
- Nightfall
- Cookie
- Hazel
- Biscuit
- Rusty
- Copper
- Chesnut
- Ginger
- Oatmeal
- Sandy
- Butterscotch
- Nugget
- Peanut
- Mocha
The Louisiana black bear is credited as being the original inspiration for Teddy Roosevelt's iconic "Teddy's Bear," but many others are modeled after the brown bear and more.
Don't Be Over-Hasty When Choosing a Teddy Bear's Name
Picking out a name for your teddy bear isn't something to take lightly. There's a big chance they'll ride shotgun in your life for many years to come. So, try out a few of these teddy bear names if you need to. You'll know exactly when you've landed on the perfect one.
