Paddington Name Meaning

The name Paddington does not have a traditional meaning as it is a fictional name created by author Michael Bond.

Paddington is best known as the name of a lovable bear character, Paddington Bear, featured in a series of children's books written by Michael Bond. The first book, "A Bear Called Paddington," was published in 1958. The character Paddington Bear is originally from "Darkest Peru" and is found by the Brown family at Paddington Station in London. He is known for his love of marmalade sandwiches, his duffle coat, and his red hat.