If names that mean bear are good enough for members of One Direction and other celebrities, why shouldn’t they be good enough for you? Whether you want the name to represent what a cute little teddy bear your child is or that they’re too tough and ferocious for anyone to mess with, this is a name with enough versatility to achieve it.
The most literal option you could imagine, Bear, just so happens to be an actual name that’s growing in popularity. It might be a slight copout, but we couldn’t not mention it. Various celebrities have opted for this name for their children, including Liam Payne. Oh, and it’s the name of famous adventurer Bear Grylls!
For something a little more subtle, you could opt for Arthur, a male name that literally means “bear” in Celtic. Arthurs have had a pretty good run in history, from legends about King Arthur to various literary figures. There are a few female variations, too, such as Arthurine and Authurina, although these are less common.
You might be surprised to learn that the female name Ursula actually means “little female bear” from its Latin origins. Don’t be fooled by the Disney villain!
There are a few other names that come from the same Latin roots, such as the name Orson for boys (meaning “bear cub”). This was also the name of the highly celebrated filmmaker Orson Welles, so you’re in good company.
Albern
Meaning: Noble bear
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Arnbjorn
Meaning: Eagle bear
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Art
Meaning: Noble bear
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Arthur
Meaning: Strong as a bear
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Asbiom
Meaning: Divine bear
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Attie
Meaning: Strong as a bear
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Avonaco
Meaning: Lean bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Bamard
Meaning: Brave as a bear
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Barend
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Dutch
Gender: Boy
Bem
Meaning: Bear
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Bemadette
Meaning: Bear
Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Bemot
Meaning: Brave as a bear
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Berowalt
Meaning: Mighty as a bear
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Berrin
Meaning: Bear
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Bjomolf
Meaning: Bear wolf
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Byme
Meaning: Bear
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Bear
Meaning: Bear
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Calida
Meaning: Great Bear
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Dov
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Drogo
Meaning: Bear or carry
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Ebbe
Meaning: Divine bear
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Eferhilda
Meaning: Bear or warrior maiden
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Enyeto
Meaning: Walks as a bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Eoforwic
Meaning: From the bear estate
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Esben
Meaning: Divine bear
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Espen
Meaning: Bear of God
Origin: Dutch
Gender: Boy
Evert
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Swedish
Gender: Boy
Gunnbjorn
Meaning: Fighting bear
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Hallbjorn
Meaning: Rock bear
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Heskovizenako
Meaning: Porcupine bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Honaw
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Honon
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Junior
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Kallista
Meaning: In Mythology Calista transformed into a she-bear
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Kolbjorn
Meaning: Black bear
Origin: Swedish
Gender: Boy
Kuruk
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Liwanu
Meaning: Growl of a bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Machk
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Mahon
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Nadine
Meaning: The courage of a bear
Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Nita
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Girl
Oberon
Meaning: Noble and bear-like
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Orson
Meaning: Little bear
Origin: Italian
Gender: Boy
Sewati
Meaning: Curved bear claw
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Sikyahonaw
Meaning: Yellow bear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Telutci
Meaning: Bear making dust
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Turi
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Unelina
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Ursula
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Wyborn
Meaning: War bear
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
