The birth of a new life always gives joy to others. And even if it was born in the zoo the cub of a formidable bear, no one can hide his tenderness. After all, the life of a newborn is like an empty diary, and the content of the pages will depend on his environment and upbringing. And first you need to give a name to the little bear. But what name to choose?
What to base on when choosing a name?
First of all, you do not need to call him what immediately came to mind when looking at a tiny bear. Names for cubs should be chosen responsibly.
It is very important not to forget that it would be absurd to call it some diminutive word. Yes, now he still looks like a small dog. Yes, the cub looks cute, but after a while it will turn into an adult bear. Calling him Toddler will be pretty sweet and ironic, but only if his character is childish and spontaneous. But what if a formidable and strong bear grows out of it? It will be too late to change the nickname, as it is a very important factor in training. More precisely, if it’s just pleasant for a person to hear their name, as psychologists say, then for animals the nickname more serves as a team. Therefore, it is very important that the animal can easily recognize it.
Double standards?
Of course, cubs, like humans and other animals, should be called according to gender. Even if you decide to choose a nickname of a foreign pronunciation, usually by ear you can understand if it is more suitable for a boy or a girl.
Another criterion for choosing a nickname is character. Newborn babies still do not show their own character traits, which makes it somewhat difficult to choose the right name. However, you can also be guided by the desire to educate certain qualities in an adult and, based on this, choose names for cubs. Remember the circus animals. Is an aggressive animal capable of executing commands of people? Wouldn't the beast try to attack at the first opportunity? Or at least run away? Therefore, when choosing a name for a teddy bear (girl or boy), take the process with all seriousness and love.
The most common nicknames
Nowadays, it’s very fashionable even for children to give foreign and interesting names, and therefore it is not at all surprising if animals are lucky with exotic nicknames. The main thing when choosing a nickname is not to forget that it acts as a team, as mentioned earlier. For example, you really want to choose a beautiful name for a bear cub of some Italian origin. Let's say you liked the nickname Bernardino, which means "as brave as a bear." But the animal is unlikely to respond to it.
You can teach, but it will take more time. It is best to use a shortened version. At least Bernard, and even better - just Bern or Dino.
Girl names for cubs are subject to the same rules. You can give the little little animal the nickname Belle Arkadelin as a real lady (or even come up with a three-word phrase), and cultivate aristocratic qualities in her, but it will be difficult for her to respond to such an intricate name. Reduce to Belle or Arcadia for education, or even better, choose a short name, say Nita, which comes from the language of Native Americans.
Final tips
The choice of an animal’s nickname is influenced by many factors, and when choosing names for cubs, they need to be considered:
- the nickname should be either clear and short, or just assume the availability of an abridged version;
- consider the qualities of character that are potentially inherent in the animal, as well as those that you want to raise;
- consider the color of the fur and the floor, so that the nickname is more suitable for the beast;
- Choose a name that you truly like.
Other criteria for choosing a nickname may depend on you. Zoos sometimes conduct polls in the social. networks so that visitors can also participate in the development of the baby. And if there are too many proposed nicknames and it is difficult to choose one, you can always conduct a general survey and choose by voting. The main thing is that all options seem to you suitable for the future bear or dipper.