Teddy bears can be one of the biggest comforts for little children. Whether it’s sleeping in the dark, being away from home, or any other situation that they are a bit afraid or not used to, a bear can make things feel more familiar.
If you and your little one are still looking for the perfect name, we collected some of the cutest, funniest, and classic names to help you choose the names for your kid’s teddy bears.
Cute Teddy Bear Names
- Lola
- Fluffy
- Mr. Cuddles
- Bobby
- Prince
- Princess
- Lady
- Bo
- Honey
- Panda
- Fuzzy
- Beauty
- Sparkle
- Angel
Funny Teddy Bear Names
- Smartypants
- Nacho
- Fuzzball
- Oreo
- Goofy
- Nugget
- Claws
- Cookie
- Peanut
- Beast
Classic Teddy Bear Names
- Teddy
- Bear
- Grizzly
- Barney
- Paws
- Buster
- Squishy
- Brownie
- Buddy
Girl Teddy Bear Names
- Lola
- Lilly
- Gini
- Ella
- Hazel
- Kira
- Pippa
- Bella
- Anne
- Julie
- Gigi
- Kiki
- Mimi
- Ruby
Boy Teddy Bear Names
- Max
- William
- Ricky
- Josh
- Toby
- Koda
- Ben
- Lucas
- Timmy
- Henry
- Bruno
- Otis
Movie Themed Names
- Olaf/Elsa/Anna (Frozen)
- Winnie (the Pooh)
- Buzz (Toy Story)
- Baloo (The Jungle Book)
- Simba/Nala (The Lion King)
Why Should You Name A Teddy Bear?
Naming a teddy bear is important because learning different words and creating a name for something helps your child develop their vocabulary, spelling, reading comprehension skills, and writing ability. This practice will help your child become better at using language in general throughout their entire life.
Additionally, giving the teddy bear an individualized name makes the experience more exciting for your little one by allowing them to make a memorable connection with the toy. Once they get older, this fosters an environment where creativity can be nurtured early on because kids get to show off their individuality through naming choices.
As you embark on this important task with your child, keep these questions in mind: How do I choose a good name for my teddy bear? What are some types of names? What does my child want to name their teddy bear? The answers to these questions lay the groundwork you will need before making the big decision.
Giving a teddy bear a name can also give the bear more personality and become a favorite when it’s time to play. If the bond to the bear is stronger, the bear will also be more of a comfort for your child. A lot of times teddy bears are not just stuffed animals but cuddle buddies.
How To Choose A Name For A Teddy Bear
You might have decided on a proper teddy bear name for your bear or maybe you are getting closer to being able to choose one yourself. Either way it is important to consider what kind of name would suit him and make him feel happy and safe. It may be good to think about some examples of teddy bear names while you read through these tips and before deciding on your perfect name together! Ask your child these questions when you try to find a name:
What kind of personality does the bear have?
What is your child’s favorite fictional character from a book, movie, series?
Do they know if the bear is a boy or a girl?
What comes to mind when looking at the teddy bear? Do they see special colors, patterns or hair on the bear? (Maybe he looks like an Oreo? Is he really fluffy? etc.)
Keep the name simple and short. Let your child pick a name but of course you can make suggestions or give examples.