The teddy bear is a toy stuffed animal usually made of a soft cloth and have smooth and soft synthetic fur. Teddy bears are also among the most popular gifts for children and significant others on Valentines' day and other holidays.

The name Teddy Bear comes from former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was "Teddy". The name originated from an incident on a bear-hunting trip in Mississippi in November 1902 where the president refused to shoot a smaller helpless bear during the hunt.