Michelle Obama Gave The National Zoo's Newborn Panda His Official Name

The Smithsonian's National Zoo held a ceremony with FLOTUS and the first lady of the People's Republic of China to announce the name.

The tiny little fella was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on Aug. 22. He weighed just over one pound!

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He and his mom, Mei Xiang, have been cuddling up all sweet ever since then.

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Michelle Obama had the honorable job of selecting the baby panda's name, along with the first lady of the People's Republic of China, Peng Liyuan.

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Together they announced the name with help from students who attend the Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School.

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So, what's the name??

Bei Bei! It means "precious, treasure" and goes perfectly with his sister's name, Bao Bao.

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It's totally fine to call him Bae Bae, though! 🐼

National Zoo @NationalZoo

Meet our cub: Bei Bei! He’s our little endangered #bae. Thanks @FLOTUS and Mme. Peng Liyuan! #PandaStory

03:57 PM - 25 Sep 2015

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