Toronto Zoo names new polar bear cub

WATCH: Toronto Zoo’s polar bear cub unveil his new name

TORONTO – The Toronto Zoo has finally named its new four-month-old polar bear cub.

More than 14,000 people voted in the online contest and the winner chosen is “Humphrey.”

The male cub has also been given the Inuit name “Piujuq” (Piu), meaning “good and nice.”

“I am very proud to be a part of Humphrey’s incredible journey, as it is one that exemplifies the passion and dedication of the Toronto Zoo’s Wildlife Care, Wildlife Health Centre and Nutrition Teams,” said Jeff Young, Supervisor of Americas in a media release.

Humphrey joins the Zoo’s three adult bears on exhibit in the Tundra Trek: his mother Aurora, father Inukshuk and aunt Nikita.

The Zoo faced some heat last month after one of the names in the contest was criticized by the former Commissioner of Nunavut for having no meaning.

“Toronto Zoo is apparently considering naming this new Polar Bear Cub “Searik” which means “Beautiful” in Inuktitut apparently,” Pitta Irniq said in a Facebook post.

“I don’t recognize the name Searik as Inuit word. Which Inuit dialect did this come from?”

The Zoo later issued an apology and removed the meaning of the name from its online competition.