If you had to give him a name—and you couldn’t use Adam, because that’s too easy—what would it be? I’d go with “Gregory.” He looks like a Gregory. Or “Claude.” Like the monster from Notre Dame. See what I did there?
Some people say “Lucius.” Too pretentious. Others say “Bob.” That’s just disrespectful. The Prince deserves at least a little dignity. He was a jerk, but he was royalty.
Honestly, I think the best name is the one you imagine him having. For me, he’ll always be “Bartholomew Cubbins, the Beast with a Face Only a Teapot Could Love.” Long, but accurate.
Final Thoughts (Over the Last Sip of Coffee)
So here’s the truth: The Beast’s name is whatever you want it to be. Disney left it blank on purpose, probably. It lets you fill in the gaps with your own story. How poetic. Or how lazy. I can’t decide.
But you know what? That mystery is part of the magic. Next time you watch the movie, just laugh at the fact that a talking wardrobe knows more about the prince’s name than we do.
And if anyone asks you his name? Smile, take a sip of your drink, and say, “Beast. And that’s all he needs.” We’ll both know the secret truth. His name is Bartholomew. Always.
