Stuffed Animal Names
What’s in a name? Well a lot, actually. At least when it comes to stuffed animals. These cuddly, plush toys, so cherished and special, warrant the most careful consideration when it comes to their identity. Finding a cute name that has purpose, elicits a feeling, or tells a story… these are some of the heavy deliberations a child might contemplate when landing on just the right forever moniker for their favorite soft toy.
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Did you know that the most iconic stuffed bear — the Teddy Bear — was named after President Theodore Roosevelt? Would we even care about Paddington if his name was something simple, like Jim? Throw in Winnie-the-Pooh, Corduroy, the Care Bears and that whole Berenstain family and you have yourself a slew of beary famous teddy bear names. The naming of lovies while seemingly small is an impactful moment for children. It gives them the opportunity to labor over something that will have longevity, meaning and connectivity for as long as the stuffed animal endures.
How to Pick the Perfect Name
When it comes to choosing just the right term of endearment for a stuffed animal, how does one go about it? From funny names and cute names to popular names, it really boils down to what speaks to the beholder of the stuffie itself. Unlike calling a meeting to christen the family’s new Border Collie, the process of a child deciding on a good name for his or her stuffed toy is a very individual journey. No consensus is necessary. It just has to have meaning to the child doing the naming. And if your kiddo is struggling to land on just the right one, a few helpful categories could inspire them as they make this very special decision.
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A place:
If your child’s lovey was scooped up on a trip and serves as a reminder of that adventurous time, an homage to the location or a unique experience tied to the excursion could be the key to the right name. Think stuffed parrot named Paris or stuffed cat named Croissant.
2. A memory:
Naming a stuffed animal after something truly cherished from the past is a wonderful way of carrying that memory forward for your little one. Precious Pockimal Lucky Dog is named for a well-loved and very missed pup that once belonged to one of the company’s founders.
The original Lucky Dog
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3. A feature:
Have a stuffed animal that squeaks when hugged or dances with the flip of a switch? Beeper or Twinkle Toes could be a great name for your cuddly toy.
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4. A look:
The appearance of a stuffed animal might be all your child needs when it comes to the name game. Large eared stuffed bunny? Flopsy. Fully whiskered stuffed kitty? Mr. Mustache.
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5. A feeling:
The most important attribute of a stuffed animal is how it makes a child feel. Safe, loved, brave… names like Angel, Cuddles, and Chief should tell you all you need to know about these stuffed best friends.