Selecting a name for doll can be a lot of fun, but that’s not to say it’s easy.
A doll is more than just a favorite toy – apart from being your child’s ever-present friend, studies suggest that playing with dolls or loveys encourages children to talk more about others’ thoughts and emotions, and can even help kids develop social skills and empathy.
So to go with our list of the best nicknames for imaginary friends, stuffed animals and teddy bears, let’s check out 100 of the best names for dolls.
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Cute Doll Names
Many parents (not to mention children) like to use a nickname that’s sounds almost as cute as their ever-faithful doll itself.
So if you are looking for a cute nickname for your doll, or indeed something that’s funny or even unique, try one of these good names for a doll:
- Apples
- Baby Doll
- Bam Bam
- Bitsy
- Blondie
- Bluey
- Bud
- Buddy
- Buttons
- Coco Puff
- Cookie
- Cuddle Bug
- Cuddles
- Dolly
- Frosty
- Ginger
- Huggie
- Mini Me
- Muffin
- Peanut
- Pookie
- Popsi
- Ruffles
- Sammy
- Scruffy
- Sleepy
- Snuggles
- Sugar
- Tickles
- Twinkles
Girl Doll Names
If you are searching for an awesome name for a girl doll, take inspiration from some of these great examples:
- Angel
- Bella
- Betsy
- Betty
- Candy
- Coco
- Cora
- Daisy
- Delilah
- Dollie
- Ellie
- Frankie
- Holly
- Lily
- Lola
- Lottie
- Lu Lu
- Maisy
- Mary
- Miley
- Miss (insert name)
- Mollie
- Molly Mae
- Nancy
- Peaches
- Poppy
- Princess (insert name)
- Queen (insert name)
- Roxy
- Vicky
Boy Doll Names
Despite what many people think, dolls aren’t just for girls, and boys can benefit from playing with them just as much as their female counterparts.
In addition, dolls aren’t always female, so if you are looking for a boy doll name, here are some great options:
- Arthur
- Bobby
- Brucey
- Danny
- Dickie
- Eddie
- Edward
- Ernie
- Freddy
- George
- Georgie
- Harry
- Harrold
- Henry
- Johnny
- King (insert name)
- Maverick
- Milo
- Mr (insert name)
- Noddy
- Paddy
- Prince (insert name)
- Ralph
- Rocco
- Rory
- Theo
- Toby
- Tommy
- Vinny
- Woody
Famous Doll Names
Many people like to take inspiration for a doll’s name by looking at what famous dolls have been called over the years, which include:
- Barbie
- Blythe
- Chelsea
- Fulla
- Ken
- Ryan
- Sindy
- Skipper
- Stacie
- Summer
Tips For Choosing An Awesome Doll Name
There are unlimited possibilities when coming up with a name for a doll, so why not let your imagination run wild!
Much like choosing a nickname for your son or daughter, you might want to think about things like the doll’s appearance and “personality”.
A few other things to think about include:
- Keep It Simple: If you’re helping your child come up with a name, remember that this is their doll not yours, so the name should be one they like and find easy to pronounce. If chosen wisely you may find yourself using it a lot, so it pays to choose a name that is short, simple and easy to say!
- Don’t Force It: Yes, there may be some names that you or your partner prefer, but if your child doesn’t seem overly keen on a name, it’s a good idea not to force the issue.
- Think About The Doll: Ask your little one to describe the doll’s personality and character traits to help choose the name.
- Give It A Test Run: After you and your child have selected a potential name, start using it to see if it sticks. If your little one starts using this name without being prompted and appears to like it, chances are you’re good to go.
Related: The Ultimate Guide To Nicknames & Baby Names
