Bear Grylls fans only just finding out his real name – and how he got TV moniker Bear Grylls is well-known for his thrilling survival shows in the UK and US, yet surprisingly, many fans are still clueless about the origins of his rugged name.
Another praised him, saying: "I think he is an amazing guy who does not care for the publicity but still wants to show us things we are capable of if we really had to do them..." A local fan mentioned: "He lives 10 minutes away from me, I often bump into him at the local farm shop great guy.
However, only recently have some fans started pondering the roots of his unique nickname 'Bear', with Spencer Matthews from the Big Fish podcast inquiring, "When did you become Bear Grylls that we all know?
In a TikTok revelation, Bear spilled the beans on the true story behind his moniker, debunking any wild myths—it's not tied to any outdoor escapades, but derives from a simpler source.
Bear then admitted that despite his adventurous image, he doesn't feel he lives up to the "butch" impression people often have.
