Some people love them and others can't wait to take the furry monkey key rings off the bags as soon as they get them home! But whatever your preference you might be interested in how the furry Kipling monkey key rings that come with their bags are named? Well the answer is that Kipling name them after their members of staff. I’ve no idea who gets to pick them, or if those whose name is chosen get a free bag or a day off work (!), but each time Kipling add a new colour to their collection a new furry monkey is born!
Not all the collections Kipling produce have the furry monkey key ring. They come with bags and luggage from the Basic and Vintage collections, but some other collections, such as City or New Horizons, have plastic or metal monkey key rings
So if you love Kipling bags and want to try and match your name with a monkey just check out the list we’ve compiled below. We’ll keep the list updated as the new colours hit the shelves and also dig around and try and find the names of the older colours... Most of these names are based on the small sized monkeys (this is the size that come attached to most Kipling handbags), unless stated otherwise (e.g. xs or m). If you can expand our list or spot one that you think is wrong just add a comment below!
New season Monkey names:
Purple Dahlia: xs - Fien, s - Darling, m - Emile.
Paradise Green: xs - Lance, s - Ashley, m - Sawyer.
Winter Green: xs - Aziza, s - Hasnae, m - Kylan.
Dune Pewter: xs - Sharon, s - Martine, m - Jago.
Orange: xs - Yasemin, s - Chloe, m - Mathi.
Baby & Mother:
Orange/Paradise Green - Leticia.
Purple Dahlia/Pink - Nikki.
Winter Green/Dune Pewter - Laura
Kipling Spring 2013 (Colur (size) Name)
Flash Blue - (XS) ELS, (S) ANNELE, (M) KIM
Print Flower - (XS) EMILIE, (S) NOELLE, (M) ALEXANDER
Peony - (XS) ANNA-LUCIA, (S) EMMY, (M) ARI
Grey Pink C - (XS) ELLA, (S) PAULINE
Metallic Silver - (XS) & (S) LUT
Monkey Mania - (XS) Birthe, (S) VANESSA
Lilac - (XS) MAIA, (S) EMILIA
Pearlized White - (XS) ARUNA, (S) FLEUR
Cabbage - (XS) JANICE, (S) GEORGINA
Blossom Print - (XS) CATHY, (S) NOBU
2011-2012 RANGE (COLOUR - NAME)
CAFFE LATTE – AKANKSHA (xs), LIESBETH; PIGEON GREY – DIVYA (xs), GWENDA, BART (M); DEEP SKY – PRISCA (xs), RUNE; GRAPE – NATTY (xs), ANOUK, PIPKE (m); TANGERINE – JOUD (xs), NINA; MAGNOLIA - JULIE, ALWYN (m)
BURGUNDY* - ELEN; BEIGE* - ANA; PERMANENT BLACK* - LUCI; BROWN* - THERESA; GRASS GREEN*- ELEN
2010 RANGE
WILD BLUE- ELEANOR; ULTRA PINK- ESMEE; FLOURESCENT YELLOW - AMNA; ICY MINT - EVA; WARM STONE- CRISTINA; ESCAPE GREY - PATTAMA; DEEP FUSHIA – HICHAM (xs), FENNA; ORGANIC GREEN- ELVIA (xs) , JULIE; CERISE – ANGELA (xs), LUNA; PLUMMY- MADA (xs), GRACE; MAUVE TAUPE - ROMY (xs), CHARLINE; MINKED GREY - ELAINE (xs), SARA; PETROL BLUE - MARILIN (xs), WASETTHEE; BRINK PINK - URSULA (xs), ENCARNI
2009 RANGE
BERRY SWEET - VANNIA; EMERALD- CATHERINE; MAGNETIC- MERCHE; DUST BLUE - GREET; PINK RUBY - ISABEL; CANDY PINK - KYARA; JUICY PINK - ARISTIDES, JANA (Mum & baby monkey); JAZZY BLUE - ESTHER, ALESSANDRO (Mum & baby monkey)
COLOURS FROM OLDER COLLECTIONS
MAHOGANY - GRACE; RASPBERRY - CINDY; ATOLL BLUE - ANKE; SEAFOG - NANNY; CHALK - DONNA; AZURE - YOLANDE; SUNGLOW - ASHLEY; AMBER - SONIA; LIPSTICK RED - INGE; ORCHID - ANGELINES; NIGHT PURPLE - SUSAN; BEECH - SANDRA; ICE GREY - SOLE; WHITE - BRENDRA, SUCHITRA; PETROL - KAREN; CACTUS - SARAH; AZURA - YOLANDE; PUMPKIN - TERESA; CASSIS - PENNY; WINTER BEIGE - SABINE; MILKSHAKE - KIMIKOL; BEETLE - ANDY; DARK WALNUT - TYLER*; OLIVE - MARV; PARK GREEN - DEBBIE; PEACOCK BLUE - MATT; PLUM - DOUG
STANDARD (ONGOING) COLOURS
EXPRESSO BROWN - EZELDA, JASON (xs), BRYAN, DANNY (m); RED - CAMILLE, KENNY; BLACK - LESLEY (Larger size monkey: AUGUSTO), DANIEL (xs), DAVINA, LEANDRO (m); TRUE BLUE - DOROTHY, DON (xs), MARCELLO (m); BLUE JEAN - FELIPE
*Vintage collection
This post was written by Brett
http://www.rtherapyclothing.co.uk/
Some of these Kipling Monkeys can be purchased here: http://www.rtherapyclothing.co.uk/shop/kipling-monkeys_85/
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ReplyDeleteI'm looking everywhere for the CAFFE LATTE monkey with the name Liesbeth. Each sale/store I visited said it was undelivareble..I'm from Beligum. Is there any way to still get a hold on this cute one plz?
ReplyDeleteGreetz Liesbeth
I saw one today at Macy's. did you ever find one? I'm in Indiana, United States.
ReplyDeletei found one called tristan
ReplyDeletehe is a kind of light violet
hay they should make some called
ReplyDeletemaddie; (mad-y)
lucy-anne (loosy anne)
annabelle (anna bell)
mirjam (mir i am)
and mariam (mar i am)
coz they are all my friends names!
Defea Deep Fuchsia is my bag but I cannot find out the name of my monkey, please help !
ReplyDeleteMaryelle, your monkey on the Defra should be called FENNA
ReplyDeleteWhere is the Chloe monkey from the 13 range?
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for an Adam.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for an Adam.
ReplyDeleteIm looking for a special edition monkey called wendy can anyone help
ReplyDeleteHi!. this blog is quite helpful!... I am going to contribute with some names...
ReplyDeleteGOLDEN BEIGE-(S) CATHY
SPORTY PINK- (S) REGINA
RADIANT STORM- SUMA
JAZZY BLUE (XS) -KISTINA
ROSE WOOD- JADEN
SILVER GRAY- LORI
I've lost my monkey off my bag where can I get a replacement
DeleteI'm looking for a ruby monkey as it's my mum and dad's anniversary this month and mum is a big kipling fan.
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance for any help.
I'm looking for a ruby monkey as it's my mum and dad's anniversary this month and mum is a big kipling fan.
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance for any help.
Hi I have been looking everywhere for a monkey named Ryan. I understand it is in an orange colour can anyone help me please
ReplyDeleteI've a list of Monkey names up until Spring Summer 2012 and I'm afraid there aren't any called Ryan or Ruby. I'll check this week that the newer seasons colours don't have those names
ReplyDeleteHas anybody seen either DEBBIE. NANNY OR DOUG anywere for sale please x
ReplyDeleteHas anybody seen either DEBBIE. NANNY OR DOUG anywere for sale please x
ReplyDeleteGrr...lost my original reply. As I was saying purchased liesbeth today along with attached bag. I never ever check the name of the monkey but for some bizarre reason today I did and so did the cashier ,we even had a short conversation about it ! I very nearly got a different monkey for my new handbag as I prefer brighter colours :-) however I thought best keep the monkey attached to the appropriate bag. This has just got to be fate as I have never viewed this site before but was directed via a search engine whilst trying to find the print of my new bag. Not sure if this will post or appear where it should do but I look forward to your reply liesbeth should you read this xx
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ReplyDeleteI sometimes see bags with monkey's that aren't furry, but are more monkey shaped and hanging? Are these special prints or knock offs?
ReplyDeleteLooking for a Rachel and Joshua monkey for my children any ideas x
ReplyDeleteHi Schoolrunmummy,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I did read your reply :D
Thx ! I just found the monkey I was looking for with my own name about a month ago.
Help I really want a sophie monkey
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has a yellow bag with a monkey called Tina. What is the colour name please?
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ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know which monkey would have gone with a Purple Q Defea? I don't see Purple Q listed above. Thx!
ReplyDeleteAre there any monkeys named "Ray" or "Don" ??? I've been on the hunt for a bag named "Ray" for years - any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am looking for Marie monkey
ReplyDeleteI have a Marie monkey
DeleteLove shoppung on QVC uk they have a great selection if bags and colours
ReplyDeleteI bought a purple 1, arrived in post today, didn't know about their names...randomly it has my name on it, what's the luck there ...whoop whoop
ReplyDeleteI found a bag (used Madhouse the name, bright red the colour) with a slightly bigger in size monkey called ”Walter”
ReplyDeleteMine was a black bag with the name Davina. I should go work for Kipling and see if they make one named Iveta!
ReplyDeleteHi Any Sophie Monkeys
ReplyDeleteAbove (way above) reads "Purple Dahlia - Darling". Does that mean there is a monkey named "Darling"?
ReplyDeleteIf so, anyone have any idea how I can find it. It's my maiden name.
There is a monkey called Darling and it is purple!
DeleteHi there i recently bought a Kipling Inca (Lavendar) bag from a Sunday market. Sadly it doesn't have the detachable lavendar shoulder strap and furry monkey keyring. Does anyone know what the monkey is called? And how do i get a replacement shoulder strap and monkey keyring? Really appreciate any help given.
ReplyDeleteI am looking for Iris
ReplyDeleteI am looking for Helen
ReplyDeleteI am looking for Helen
ReplyDeleteHi, I saw a gorgeous colour Kipling bag with a monkey called Zita (Zeta?). Can anyone tell me the name of the colour so I can look out for it?
ReplyDeleteHas there ever been a Theo monkey ? Thanks
ReplyDeleteThere is a monkey called Darling and it is purple!
ReplyDeleteI am looking for an Elspeth monkey? Can anyone help ?
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for monkeys called Paul, David, steve/Stephen, William, Michael and Mark. These are the names of my husband, brothers and nephews
Any idea if any of these available. Many thanks.
Does anyone Know what color the Kimberly money is? Is it the gold color? I am looking for the gold color with arms.
ReplyDeleteis there a Ernie monkey
ReplyDeleteis there a Ernie monkey
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I can get some help! I think my Kipling, bough back in 2009-2010 is now under a color called seaglass blue. Back then it could have been called differently. The name tag has fallen off and I cannot remember my monkey's name! It's a tilsa small backpack!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog - exactly what I was looking for!
ReplyDeleteI have/had a green monkey called Monica from about 2007 and a purple one from about 2009 whose name I've forgotten so can anyone help? Her name ended in A... Thanks in advance!