In 1902, the Chicago Cubs got their current name.
They are named after their major league affiliate, the Chicago Cubs. Also, the Chicago Cubs have a very large amount of support that comes from the state of Iowa.
By their young team
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Stockings
A group of cubs is often referred to as a 'litter'.
The team name was generally recognized to be "Cubs" starting in 1890.
The Chicago Cubs
As a franchise, the Chicago Cubs won their first game in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings. The franchise came to be known as the Cubs in 1890, and recorded their first victory with that team name in that year.
Yes ... the Cubs began play in 1870 as the White Stockings. They changed their name to the Colts in 1890, Orphans in 1898, and Cubs in 1903.
orphans
the Chicago cubs maybe