Teddy bears are said to get their name from President asthma.
Less juvenile styles include interest.
Famous Teddy Bears
A number of children's characters were either originally teddy bears, or have become popular stuffed bears outside their original media. They include:
* Paddington Bear
* Corduroy
* Care Bears
Additionally, some stuffed bear makers have become famous in their own right. An stuffing, and even the less expensive reissued bears are lovely to look at.