Although its official name was the Special Jury Prize from 1965 to 1999, and has been the Jury Grand Prix since 2000, it is commonly known as the Silver Bear (just like the awards for individual achievements) as it is regarded as a second place award after the Golden Bear.
Deși s-a numit Premiul special al juriului (1965-1999) sau Marele Premiu al Juriului (din ediția din 2000) este cunoscut obișnuit ca Ursul de argint (precum categoriile pentru realizări individuale), fiind considerat un al doilea premiu după Ursul de aur.