It’s super exciting to receive a new stuffed animal. But what’s even more fun is brainstorming for a special name to give to it, fit for its unique personality!
We usually give names on stuffed animals and teddy bears because it enriches a deeper connection and relationship with them.
Here, we list some of the best names for stuffed animals to help you get started.
586 Cute Names For Your New Stuffed Animals
1. Stuffed Animals Male Names

- Tommy
- Jasper
- Ralph
- Fred
- Bruce
- Teddy
- Ernie
- Johnny
- Dusty
- Stevie
- Eddie
- Oscar
- Bernard
- Arthur
- Rupert
- Barney
- Barry
- Darwin
2. Stuffed Animals Female Names
- Willow
- Winnie
- Edwina
- Maggie
- Samantha
- Maddie
- Ellie
- Audrey
- Precious
- Abby
- Betsy
- Coco
- Millie
- Hannah
- Princess
- Polly
- Taffy
- Candy
3. Popular Teddy Bear Names
- Little John
- Gummy Bear
- Smokey
- Mr. Bean
- Bubbles
- Bear Hugz
- Ted
- Woody
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Woody
- Elvis
- Honey
- Pookie
- Snowball
- Cuddles
- Paddington
- Simba
- Chubby
- Tubby
- Pebbles
- Mrs. Cuddles
- Snugglebug
- Fuzzy Bear
- Fuzzball
- Cuddles
- Baby Bear
- Tubby
- Elvis
- Teddy
- Teddy Bear
4. Funny Stuffed Animal Names
- Beary Potter
- Stuffing
- Sargent Teddy
- Mr. Gibbs
- Eddy the Teddy Bear
- Hairy Barry
- Knight Night
- Buttons
- Frankenstein
- Softie
- Dusty
- Patches
- Bearly Chubs
- Sunny
- Chubby
- Champ
- Shreddy the Teddy Bear
- Rawr
- Beethoven
5. Stuffed Animal Names Based on Color

- Pinkie Pie
- Peanut Butter
- Apricot
- Berry
- Pumpkin Pie
- Lemon
- Amber
- Cocoa
- Basil
- Spot
- Blondie
- Chili
- Lava
- Ivory
- Brownie
- Hazel
- Midnight
- Shamrock
- Rainbow
- Blue
6. Names For Stuffed Animals Monkeys
- Rafiki
- Lolo
- Booby
- Chimp
- Bingo
- King Kong
- Milo
- Matata
- Bonzo
- Yono
- Kiki
- Mannie
- Elijah
- Junko
- Luke
- Emmett
- Brown
- Liam
- Bud
- Henry
7. Names For Stuffed Animal Octopus
- Eight Legs
- Aquaman / Aqualady
- Scuba Doo
- Ozy
- Octavio
- Knot
- Captain
- Tentacle
- Inky
- Octo
- Dr. Octopus
- Aquaman
- Natasha
- Little J
- Koda
- Hulk
- Straw
- Dr. Octopus
- Wolverine
- Munchkin
- Beep
- Thor
- Mr. Strange
- Octy
- Bruce
8. Names for Stuffed Bunnies
- Hopper
- Speedo
- Hopps
- Daisy
- Angora
- Fergie
- Skippy
- Big Foot
- Flopsy
- Hopscotch
9. Names For Stuffed Dogs

- Scud
- Moja
- Goofy
- Lady
- Tatu
- Tramp
- Pluto
- Buster
- Slinky
- Whopper
- Gidget
- Squinky
- Polar
- Biffo
- Koda
- Ruffles
- Penny
- Sobig
- Blossom
- Grizzly
- Burble
10. Names For Stuffed Owls
- Barney
- Puff
- Blink
- Hoot
- Dr. Whoo
- Owly
- Big Eyes
- Ollie
- Bobo
- Spooky
- Bubo
- Peewee
- Claw
- Booby
- Chirp
- Nimbus
- Mr. Giggles
- Feathers
- Puff Daddy
- Preen
- Sky
- Coco
- Chatterbox
- Screech
- Gustavo
11. Names For Stuffed Cats
- Toffee
- Softie
- Whiskers
- Buttons
- Abby
- Scarry
- Patches
- Caramel
- Charlie
- Roxie
- Tinkie
- Whiskers
- Puss
- Monkey
- Marbles
- Minx
- Tabby
- Cuddles
- Rocket
- Boo
- Noodle
- Fluffy
- Flossy
- Cutie
- Merry
12. Names For Stuffed Elephants
- Nelly
- Jumbo
- Bubbles
- Clumsy
- Chomper
- Jellybean
- Dumbo
- Manny
- Shep
- Hathi
13. Names For Stuffed Horses
- Beau
- Buttercup
- Champion
- Redrum
- Trigger
- Buttermilk
- Pinkie Pie
- Kingston
- Rain
- Princess Luna
- Buck
- Pickled Pink
- Treasure
- Mr. McWhinney
- Hoof Hearted
- Roach
- Snoreen
- Fraidy Cat
- Biscuit Eater
- Pony Montana
- Sgt Wreckless
- Mane Event
- The Blonde Lifeguard
- Cricket
- Pony Soprano
14. Names for Stuffed Tigers

- Tigger
- Garfield
- Stripy
- Waffles
- Jinxy
- Scratchy
- Tigerman
- Indy
- Zara
- Shere Khan
- Claw
15. Names for Stuffed Sloths
- Dopey
- Kipper
- Mr. Lazy
- Odin
- Sleepy Jane
- Kakoo
- Waldo
- Dozer
- The Rock
- Rambo
- Sleepy Head
16. Names for Stuffed Foxes
- Basil Brush
- Fiona Fox
- Mr.or Mrs.Fox
- Ferdie Fox
- Arizona
- Felix
- Todd
- Rocky
- Frankie
- Swiper
- Bingo
17. Names for Stuffed Sheep
- Snowflake
- Whitey
- BaaBaa
- Fluff Fluff
- Twinkle
- Creamo
- Snowball
- Wool-Ma
- Mary
- Snuggles
- Meadow
18. Names for Stuffed Reindeers

- Dasher
- Rudolph
- Prancer
- Donner
- Bing
- Frosty
- Fa-la-la
- Sleigh
- Tinsel
- Santa
- Merry
19. Names for Stuffed Pigs
- Piglet
- Peggy
- Daffodil
- Blossom
- Bacon
- Hickory
- Squiggle
- Lovebug
- Oreo
- Warthog
- Ranger
20. Names for Stuffed Otters
- Bizzy
- Marigold
- Brown Eyes
- Fitch
- Frisky
- Po
- Scooby
- Polo
- Roller
- Tugger
- Rogue
21. Names for Stuffed Sharks
- Tyrant
- Thug
- Fancy Fin
- Torpedo
- Bomber
- Missile
- Pokey
- Finny
- Dart
- Zippy
- Riptide
22. Names for Stuffed Penguins
- Tacky
- Polly
- Munchkin
- Weeny
- Cheeku
- Skipper
- Tux
- Scamper
- Tootsie
- Rolly
- Pingu
23. Names for Stuffed Racoons

- Ranker
- Bandit
- Shadow
- Rascal
- Ringo
- Prowler
- Rocco
- Tico
- Meeko
- Rocket
- Dash
24. Names for Stuffed Rhinos
- Doris
- Devon
- Milo
- Moses
- Zen
- Bulldozer
- Bighead
- Snoutie
- Baby Horn
- Stompie
- Charge
25. Names for Stuffed Seals
- Silver
- Dart
- Sea Lion
- Monk
- Rudder
- Chip
- Flynn
- Flapper
- Snorky
- Boogie Woogie
- Blurb
26. Names for Stuffed Turtles
- Sandy
- Rosy
- Flipflop
- Belly
- Shelly
- Beaky
- Paddles
- Maxy
- Speedy
- Flippy
- Bubbles
- Mack
27. Names for Stuffed Animal Unicorns

- Starburst
- Glitter
- Luna
- Jewel
- Magic Dust
- Milky Way
- Kawai
- Sitara
- Sapphire
- Starflower
- Black Diamond
28. Names for Stuffed Ducks
- Quack
- Donald
- Puddle
- Jemima
- Daffy
- Waddles
- Fluffy
- Wiggles
- Daisy
- Duck
- Dixie
- Maddy
29. Names for Stuffed Chicken
- Rooster
- Henny Penny
- Peep
- Taco
- Drumstick
- Feathers
- Cluckles
- Chicken Little
- Molly
- Ozzy
- Beak Ben
30. Names for Stuffed Horses
- Kingston
- Redrum
- Beau
- Buck
- Champion
- Trigger
- Buttercup
- Buttermilk
- Pinkie Pie
- Princess Luna
- Rain
31. Names for Stuffed Animal Cows

- Bessie
- Duke
- Charlotte
- Coby
- Gertie
- Dairy
- Tulip
- Bumble
- Blossom
- Clover
- Jersey
32. Names for Stuffed Monsters
- Hulk
- Godzilla
- Mighty
- Ogre
- Whopper
- Monster
- Beasty
- Bigfoot
- Yeti
- Skunk Face
- Shrek
33. Names for Stuffed Dolphins
- Chirp
- Bluey
- Happy
- Fin
- Flipper
- Alpha
- Snorky
- Snowflake
- Beta
- Chum
34. Names for Stuffed Dragons
- Falkor
- Haku
- Maleficent
- Thorn
- Draco
- Kai
- Tyson
- Brenna
- Hydra
- Nuri
- Kaida
35. Names for Stuffed Flamingos

- Pinkie Pop
- Strawberry
- Petals
- Stilts
- Coral
- Florence
- Flamenco
- Pom Pom
- Candy Pie
- Cotton Candy
- Pearl
36. Names for Stuffed Hedgehogs
- Butterball
- Squillo
- Hedge
- Cactus
- Hokey Pokey
- Prickles
- Spike
- Quills
- Hoggy Hog
- Beebo
- Harry Hedgehog
37. Names for Stuffed Hippos
- Pygmy
- Fifi
- Flavio
- Pippo
- Boo Boo
- Jemma
- Hippie
- Gimmy
- Hannah
- Snorty Sma
- Mudpatch
38. Names for Stuffed Moose
- Antlers
- Marty
- Millie
- Mushu
- Moosy
- Bullwinkle
- Tuke
- Maximoose
- Tutu
- Tuffy
- Pookie
39. Names for Stuffed Llamas

- Dolly
- Maverick
- Llama Mia
- Fuzzy
- Fluffy
- Furball
- Spritz
- Snookie
- Wuz
- Dancer
- Bootsie
40. Names for Stuffed Frogs
- Jeremiah
- Lollihops
- Mr. Toad
- Tad Pole
- Gorf (frog spelled backward!)
- Hopalong
- Croak
- Warts
- Ribbet
- Zippy
- Webfeet
41. Names for Stuffed Lambs
- BahBah
- Buttercream
- Skittles
- Sweet Pea
- Tinker Bell
- Wooly
- Shepherd
- Little Bo Peep
- Sugar Pie
- Mittens
- Cream Puff
42. Names for Stuffed Dinosaurs

- Triceratops
- T Rex
- Fluffosaurus
- Tyroam
- Roary
- Snugglesaurus
- Toroncotoncus
- Raptorex
- Spinosaurus
- Zini
- Neera
Top 10 Tips for Naming Your Favorite Stuffed Animals
1. Base Its Name According To The Animal Type

The first thing we like doing when picking the perfect name for our plushies is to look at their specific type.
For example, toy bears would be super cuddly, so we would think of naming it Cuddles or Softy, apart from its famous name Teddy (after Theodore Roosevelt) for a boy teddy bear.
A stuffed giraffe would have majestic legs, so the stuffed animal’s name could be Mr. Long Legs!
2. Try Playing On Words
We love made-up names that rhyme, and we think they’re perfect for many stuffed toys!
Funny teddy bear names include Fuzzy Wuzzy, for a handsome teddy that’s super fuzzy and soft.
How about a stuffed Great Dane that, well, doesn’t look that great? Plain Dane sounds like just the right name!
Get creative and see how the words roll out of your tongue!
3. Base On Its Appearance

A clever naming process for a stuffed animal toy is to look at its appearance. Check out for any special features that specifically stand out.
Here's what we consider when choosing names for plushies based on their apperances:
- Color and pattern of its fur
- Its size and shape
- Special additions, like long necks, horns, antlers, tusks, fins, and webbed feet
If your daughter has a handsome silver seal, name it Silver. That stuffed fish with fins, name it Finster. No one’s stopping you from being silly with your plushies.
4. Base It On The Animal’s Theme
Some people like collecting soft toys from a specific theme (for example, only jungle-based stuffed animals or creatures from the sea).
You can opt to make a conscious decision to name the stuffed animals according to their theme or pick popular character names from a movie/TV show that synchronizes.
For example, if you own a large sea-creature collection, you can take inspiration from the movie Finding Nemo.
The orange stuffed fish could be Nemo; a blue stuffed fish could be Dory; Pearl could be the purple octopus…
5. Name It After Popular Characters

You can also get inspiration from popular characters in naming your fluff buddy. This is a great tip for when you struggle to pick out a name!
If your stuffed animal is a honey-colored teddy bear, name it Winnie the Pooh! A few names for dogs are Clifford, Pluto, and Goofy!
I am a big fan of movie and book characters so I have named my plushies Narla, Teddy, Yogi, and Gummy.
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6. Name It After A Family Member/Friends
This next tip always makes us giggle — it’s a surefire way to bring laughs to everyone!
Suppose you have a teddy bear or other stuffed animal that reminds you of one of your family members or friends.
A stuffed monkey that looks like your little brother Jared or a teddy bear in a pink dress that reminds you of your best friend, Cassie.
In that case, there is nothing wrong with naming your new furry friend after them!
7. Get Inspiration From Cultural Heritage

Go back to your roots and get inspiration from your cultural heritage in naming your teddy bears and other stuffed animals.
Since my mom have Asian heritage, I asked her to tell me some stories about what life was like when my grandmother was still living in Taiwan.
Take note of cool words and all the favorite names you could use to name your important childhood toy [1]! But what are the most popular stuffed animal brands?
8. Use A Unique & Different Language
This also ties in with number seven. If you love Greek mythology, search for unique Greek names that you can give to your teddy bear and other stuffed toys.
Check out their meanings and determine whether or not your favorite names suit your stuffed friend.
An example will be if you own a stuffed gray horse that looks like it could run fast. You could choose to name it Hermes, after the fastest Greek god!
9. Use Alliterations

You can also use alliterations for stuffed animal names! I discovered that alliterations are groups of words that sound like one another.
How about Snowy Chloe for a new teddy bear that’s white? Or Thunder Thumper for a beautiful stuffed black horse that looks like each thump of his hoof will clap like thunder.
10. Choosing Off-Beat Stuffed Animal Names
Of course, we know how a few creatives can’t be conformed to common trains of thought. You can choose off-beat, funny names to give to your plush toys!
Sometimes, we name stuffed animals because we love how it sounds. So go ahead — name that vibrant stuffed cheetah Slowpoke… just because you feel like it!
FAQs
Can stuffed teddy bears have female names?
Yes, stuffed teddy bears can have female names! Choosing a name for your teddy bear is ultimately a personal decision, so whatever name you want to give to your teddy bear is totally fine and totally up to you.
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Can you name your child’s favorite stuffed animal?
Yes, you can name your child’s favorite stuffed animal! Make sure to give them an easy name, something that your child will be able to say easily.
If you don’t want to have sole autonomy over the teddy bear [2] names, you can list down a few ideas and let your child choose ultimately.
Final Thoughts on Best Stuffed Animal Names
Naming stuffed animals is one of the most exciting parts of owning one!
Use your imagination and get creative in choosing a unique name for your play buddies, which would greatly suit its personality and looks well!
If you’re feeling stumped, use any of the names on our list for your convenience.
So which of the following names do you think you’re giving to your stuffed toy? Sound off below! Also, if you're looking for plush toys, make sure to check out Toynk!
Reference:
- https://www.britannica.com/technology/toy
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-history-of-the-teddy-bear-from-wet-and-angry-to-soft-and-cuddly-170275899/