125 Personalized Names for Your Stuffed Animal

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The best names for teddy bears, unicorns, and more

Co-authored by Sheena Hill and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: September 5, 2025 Fact Checked

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Stuffed animals are the perfect companions for children (and adults!) of all ages. Choosing the perfect name for your stuffed toy can be a huge deal, and we’re here to help. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the cutest names for male and female plushies—but feel free to mix and match! We've also included tips for naming your furry friend, whether they're a dragon, unicorn, teddy, or some other species entirely! If none of our suggestions catch your eye, check out our stuffed toy name generator for even more ideas. We also spoke to Parenting Coach and Holistic Sleep Expert Sheena Hill for unique insight into choosing the perfect name for a beloved plushie.

Cutest Plushie Name Ideas

• Male: Buttons, Casper, Chip, Fuzzy, Hugster
• Female: Blossom, Coco, Dottie, Misty, Rosie
• Teddy bear: Fuzzball, Honey, Paddington, Smokey, Teddy
• Unicorn: Celestia, Glimmer, Luna, Rainbow, Sparkle
• Monkey: Banana, Cheeky, Lolo, Peanut, Rafiki

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Cute Names for Male Stuffed Animals

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   We often think of boy names as being rough and tough, but there are plenty of cute options for your male stuffy! Choose a name that matches your plushie’s personality to show it some love. Here are some of our favorites:

   • Barney
   • Barry
   • Benji
   • Binky
   • Bongo
   • Buddy
   • Buttons
   • Casper
   • Charlie
   • Chip
   • Cody
   • Comet
   • Cuddlebug
   • Ernie
   • Fuzzy
   • Hugster
   • Noodles
   • Oliver
   • Pompom
   • Rusty
   • Snickers
   • Snoozy
   • Speckle
   • Sprout
   • Squishy
   • Teddy
   • Tickles
   • Tommy
   • Tumbles
   • Waffles
   • Winston

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   Sheena Hill is a Parenting Coach and Holistic Sleep Expert with nearly 20 years of experience empowering and educating families.
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Cute Names for Female Stuffed Animals

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   If you have a female stuffed animal, try one of these names! Consider your plushie’s appearance to find a name that’s unique to her. Here are some great options to get you started:

   • Babs
   • Biscuit
   • Blossom
   • Candy
   • Coco
   • Dottie
   • Ellie
   • Giggles
   • Hazel
   • Lulu
   • Maggie
   • Marcie
   • Marshmallow
   • Millie
   • Misty
   • Petal
   • Polly
   • Princess
   • Rosie
   • Serendipity
   • Sky
   • Snuggles
   • Strawberry
   • Sugar
   • Sunny
   • Sunrise
   • Sweetums
   • Taffy
   • Whisper
   • Winnie

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How to Choose a Stuffed Animal Name

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   Consider the stuffed animal’s species. Do you have a teddy bear? A unicorn? A monkey? No matter what species your plushie is, this is a great place to start when choosing a name. Think about what qualities are associated with that animal. According to Hill, “Children often choose literal names for stuffed animals and dolls (ex: 'Dolly' for a doll, 'Uni' for a stuffed unicorn, 'Lambie' for a stuffed lamb, 'Teddy' for a stuffed bear, or 'Woofy' for a stuffed dog. Because children often have a more narrow selection of names to choose from, they are limited to words or names that are already familiar to them.” Here are a few ideas to get you started:

   • Teddy bears:
     • Baby Bear
     • Cuddles
     • Fuzzball
     • Fuzzy Wuzzy
     • Honey
     • Paddington
     • Smokey
     • Teddy
   • Monkeys:
     • Banana
     • Cheeky
     • Coconut
     • Jungle Jim
     • King Kong
     • Lolo
     • Peanut
     • Rafiki
   • Unicorns:
     • Celestia
     • Galaxy
     • Glimmer
     • Luna
     • Rainbow
     • Sparkle
     • Starlight
     • Twinkle
   • Bunnies:
     • Cotton
     • Cottontail
     • Daisy
     • Flopsy
     • Hopper
     • Hopscotch
     • Skippy
     • Thumper
   • Dogs:
     • Bella
     • Koda
     • Lady
     • Max
     • Pluto
     • Rosie
     • Scout
     • Spot
   • Cats:
     • Felix
     • Leo
     • Mittens
     • Patches
     • Pixie
     • Smokey
     • Toffee
     • Whiskers
   • Dinos:
     • Dusty
     • Fossil
     • Mossy
     • Rex
     • Roary
     • Rocky
     • Spike
     • Terra
   • Penguins:
     • Blizzard
     • Chilly
     • Frosty
     • Pebbles
     • Pingu
     • Pippin
     • Snowball
     • Waddles
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   Use your plushie's appearance as inspiration. What color is your stuffed animal? Is it big or small? Take a long look at your fluffy friend to figure out its most noticeable physical traits. Then, use these details to come up with a fitting name.

   • For example, if your plushie is pink, consider “Pinkie Pie” or “Cotton Candy.” If it’s brown, consider “Chocolate” or “Woody.”
   • Hill notes, “Parents and caregivers can help children name stuffed animals by pointing out descriptions or useful adjectives (ex: 'I see that your dino has spikey back and green spots.') It's best to focus on short names, though some kids may enjoy a more complicated option, such as 'Mr. Buttons' or 'Princess Kitty Cat.'”
   • Hill continues, “Toy or lovey names tend to be highly functional, relying on a description of the item (ex: 'Pinky' or 'Floppy' for a pink bunny with long ears) or a name they have seen used elsewhere. In many cases, children may recycle names or use very similar-sounding variations (ex: 'Pinky' is the pink kitty and 'Winky' is the green puppy).”
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   Draw inspiration from a popular character. Think of some of your favorite movie, cartoon, or book characters that resemble your stuffed toy. If there’s a character you really like, why not name your plushie after it? The character doesn’t have to be the same species as your toy if you don’t want it to be.

   • For example, you might name your teddy bear Winnie (after Winnie the Pooh) or Paddington (after Paddington Bear).
   • Hill says, “If the child feels stuck, parents can suggest one or two names and see how the child responds. Most of the time, children will be amenable to a simple suggestion and won't feel pressure to hunt for a perfect name. When in doubt, adults can begin referring to a stuffed animal by a descriptor or relationship (ex: simply, 'Your giraffe.')”
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   Embrace the name that your child chooses. Hill says, “The most important thing is to respect the child's choice and go with the flow. For example, if your child wants to name their stuffed lion, 'LieLie', don't try to coax or insist that it's a baby name or that he should be called 'Fluffy' instead. Imagine telling your in-laws or colleagues the baby name you chose and having them reply with, 'That's a terrible option. You should name xyz instead.' It's the child's stuffed animal, so they get to choose the name that works for them (even if you think it's silly or weird).”

   • Hill continues, “Good names are ones that are easy for the child to pronounce and feel special or meaningful to them.”
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