Care Bears Names
The Care Bears started life as greeting-card art from American Greetings in the early ’80s. The first ten bears soon became plush toys, and they have starred in TV series and movies ever since. Every bear is named for the feeling it stands for (Cheer, Grumpy, Tenderheart), and its “belly badge” shows that feeling as a picture.
Below are more than 90 names from the franchise: the original ten, the bears added over the decades, the Care Bear Cousins, the villains and the places in Care-a-Lot. We finish with original Care Bear-style names for your own characters, plushies or pets. We’re fans, not affiliated. If you love soft, sweet names, you may also like our unicorn names, bear names and cute nicknames.
The original 10 Care Bears (1983)
These are the ten bears of the first toy line, and they’re still the core of the franchise today.
| Name | Belly badge | What they stand for |
|---|---|---|
| Tenderheart Bear | A big red heart | Helping everyone share their feelings |
| Cheer Bear | A rainbow | Cheering others up |
| Grumpy Bear | A rain cloud with falling hearts | It’s OK to feel grumpy sometimes |
| Funshine Bear | A smiling sun | Fun and laughter |
| Bedtime Bear | A crescent moon with a star | Sweet dreams |
| Birthday Bear | A cupcake with a candle | Celebrating birthdays |
| Friend Bear | Two smiling flowers | Friendship |
| Good Luck Bear | A four-leaf clover | Good fortune |
| Love-a-Lot Bear | Two hearts | Love and affection |
| Wish Bear | A smiling shooting star | Wishes coming true |
Care Bears added later
New bears have joined in almost every era of the franchise, from the 1980s cartoons to Unlock the Magic (2019).
| Name | What they’re known for |
|---|---|
| Champ Bear | Sportsmanship; a trophy badge |
| Share Bear | Sharing; a milkshake with two straws (later two lollipops) |
| Secret Bear | Keeping secrets; a heart-shaped lock |
| Grams Bear | The grandmotherly bear who looks after the cubs |
| Baby Hugs Bear | A cub with a star inside a heart |
| Baby Tugs Bear | A cub with a star on a diaper |
| True Heart Bear | Co-founder of the Care Bear family |
| Harmony Bear | Getting along with everyone |
| Surprise Bear | Surprises; a jack-in-the-box badge |
| Thanks-a-Lot Bear | Gratitude |
| Always There Bear | Being there for friends |
| Best Friend Bear | Friendship between two |
| Day Dream Bear | Imagination |
| Do-Your-Best Bear | Effort and perseverance |
| Laugh-a-Lot Bear | Giggles and joy |
| Hopeful Heart Bear | Hope |
| Sweet Dreams Bear | Restful sleep |
| Work of Heart Bear | Creativity and art |
| America Cares Bear | A patriotic heart |
| Oopsy Bear | Clumsy, with no badge; draws his own shooting star (added in 2007) |
| Wonderheart Bear | A curious young cub |
| Togetherness Bear | Unity and doing things together |
The Care Bear Cousins
The Cousins are the other animals of the Forest of Feelings. They joined in The Care Bears Movie (1985), led by Noble Heart Horse and True Heart Bear.
| Name | Animal | Personality |
|---|---|---|
| Noble Heart Horse | Horse | Wise co-founder of the Cousins |
| Brave Heart Lion | Lion | Courageous leader |
| Bright Heart Raccoon | Raccoon | Clever inventor |
| Cozy Heart Penguin | Penguin | Warm and cuddly |
| Gentle Heart Lamb | Lamb | Shy and kind |
| Lotsa Heart Elephant | Elephant | Strong but gentle |
| Loyal Heart Dog | Dog | Faithful friend |
| Playful Heart Monkey | Monkey | Prankster and joker |
| Proud Heart Cat | Cat | Does her very best |
| Swift Heart Rabbit | Rabbit | The fastest Cousin |
| Treat Heart Pig | Pig | Loves treats and sharing them |
Care Bears villains
Every good cloud needs a storm. These are the franchise’s best-known bad guys; for more, see our villain names.
| Name | Appears in | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No Heart | 1980s TV series | A shape-shifting wizard, the main villain |
| Beastly | 1980s TV series | No Heart’s bumbling sidekick |
| Shreeky | 1980s TV series | No Heart’s niece |
| Professor Coldheart | 1980s TV specials and series | Wants to make everyone cold-hearted |
| Frostbite | 1980s TV series | Professor Coldheart’s helper |
| Auntie Freeze | 1980s TV series | Freezes feelings |
| The Spirit | <em>The Care Bears Movie</em> (1985) | An evil spirit in a magic book |
| Dark Heart | <em>Care Bears Movie II</em> (1986) | A demon who can take any form |
| Grizzle | <em>Adventures in Care-a-Lot</em> and later series | A tiny, grumpy would-be ruler |
| Wingnut | <em>Adventures in Care-a-Lot</em> | Grizzle’s robot |
| Bluster | <em>Unlock the Magic</em> | A mischief-making leader of the Bad Crowd |
Places and things in Care-a-Lot
These names are handy for play sets, bakery names with a pastel theme, party themes or a cloud-shaped kid’s room.
| Name | What it is |
|---|---|
| Care-a-Lot | The bears’ cloud home in the sky |
| Kingdom of Caring | The wider realm of the Care Bears |
| Forest of Feelings | Home of the Care Bear Cousins |
| Hall of Hearts | The bears’ meeting place |
| Caring Meter | Measures how much people care on Earth |
| Care Bear Stare | Beam of love fired from their badges |
| Cloud Mobile | The bears’ flying cloud car |
| Silver Lining | The magical land in <em>Unlock the Magic</em> |
Original Care Bear-style names
Want your own bear for fan art, a birthday party or a teddy? (Our cute pet names work for real pets.) Follow the pattern: a feeling or kind act, then “Bear.” These are our own inventions, not official characters.
| Name | Belly badge idea |
|---|---|
| Snuggle-Up Bear | A heart-shaped blanket |
| Brave-a-Lot Bear | A small shield |
| Giggle Bear | A laughing star |
| Kindly Bear | A helping hand |
| Moonbeam Bear | A glowing half moon |
| Sunny Days Bear | A sun peeking from a cloud |
| Hug-a-Bunch Bear | Two arms in a heart |
| Stargazer Bear | A telescope and star |
| Peacekeeper Bear | A dove |
| Patience Bear | An hourglass with hearts |
| Rainbow Heart Bear | A heart with rainbow stripes |
| Brighten-Up Bear | A smiling lightbulb |
| Cuddle Cub | A tiny heart pillow |
| Sprinkle Bear | A frosted donut |
| Wander Bear | A heart-shaped compass |
| Gentle Rain Bear | A cloud with a single drop |
| Merry Heart Bear | A bell with a bow |
| Thankful Heart Bear | A heart with a sparkle |
| Twinkle Bear | Three little stars |
| Pumpkin Spice Bear | A tiny pumpkin |
| Bookworm Bear | An open book with a heart |
| Snowflake Bear | A smiling snowflake |
| Tidy-Up Bear | A heart-shaped broom |
| Rosy Cheeks Bear | A blushing heart |
| Sing-a-Lot Bear | Two music notes |
| Cozy Cocoa Bear | A mug of hot chocolate |
| Sweet Pea Bear | A pea pod with a heart |
| Blossom Bear | A pink blossom |
| Wishing Well Bear | A heart-shaped well |
| Nightlight Bear | A glowing heart lamp |
How to name your own Care Bear
- Start with a feeling or a kind act (brave, sleepy, thankful), because every official bear is named for one.
- Use the classic patterns: “___ Bear,” “___-a-Lot Bear” or “___ Heart Bear.”
- Design a belly badge that shows the name as a simple picture a small child could draw.
- Pick a color that matches the mood: yellow for sunny, blue for sleepy, pink for cheerful.
- For a cousin, swap the bear for another animal and use the “___ Heart” pattern (e.g. Kind Heart Fox).
Frequently asked questions
What are the names of the original 10 Care Bears?
Bedtime Bear, Birthday Bear, Cheer Bear, Friend Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Grumpy Bear, Love-a-Lot Bear, Tenderheart Bear and Wish Bear.
Who is the leader of the Care Bears?
Tenderheart Bear usually acts as the leader. True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse are the founders of the Care Bears and Cousins in the movies.
What is the rarest Care Bear?
Among the 1980s plush, Noble Heart Horse and True Heart Bear are harder to find than the original ten, as are some limited edition and international variants. Collectors’ values change, so check recent sales.
What is the Care Bear with no symbol?
Oopsy Bear. He has no belly badge, so he draws a shooting star on his tummy. He was introduced in 2007.
Where do the Care Bears live?
In Care-a-Lot, a city on the clouds in the Kingdom of Caring. The Cousins live in the Forest of Feelings.