Teddy

Origin and meaning

Name: Teddy (ted-dy)

Gender: Unisex

Popularity in 2024: Female #910, Male #773

Origin: English
Meaning: Divine Gift

Origin: French
Meaning: wealthy protector; brave people; God's gift

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God, Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, God's Gift, Wealth and Keep and Guardian of Property

Gender: Male

Origin: French, Greek, English

Meaning: "Gift of God" (French), "God's Gift" (English), "Rich" (Greek)

Etymology: The name Teddy comes from the French name Theodore. The name Theodore is a combination of the Greek words "theos" meaning "God" and "dōron" meaning "gift".

Derived: Teddy is derived from the name Theodore.

History of name: The name Teddy has been used since the late 19th century as a nickname for Theodore.

Style of the name: Teddy is a friendly and informal name.

Symbolism of the name: The name Teddy symbolizes a gift from God and a person who is rich in spirit.

Teddy's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Teddy include:

• Ted
• Teddy Bear
• Teddy Ruxpin
• Teddy Roosevelt
• T-Bear
• Teddy Boy
• T

Name popularity

In the US, Teddy was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades. Teddy is a male name that is popular in English-speaking countries.

Famous people named Teddy

• Teddy Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States
• Teddy Afro, Ethiopian singer and songwriter
• Teddy Bears, Swedish dance music duo
• Teddy Pendergrass, American singer
• Teddy Sears, American actor
• Teddy Tamgho, French triple jumper
• Teddy Sheringham, English footballer
• Teddy Wilson, American jazz pianist
• Teddy Lupin, a character in the Harry Potter series

Name Variations

Variations of name Teddy in English:

Teddy, Teddie, Ted, Teddi, Tedd.

Variations of name Teddy in different languages:

• Tadeo (Spanish)
• Théodore (French)
• Teodoro (Italian)
• Teodor (Polish, Slavic)
• Teodorico (Portuguese)
• Tadeas (Czech)
• Teador (Romanian)

Similar Names

• Theodore
• Thad
• Thalia
• Thane
• Thatcher
• Thayne
• Theda
• Thetis
• Thora

Rhyming Names

• Eddy
• Freddy
• Leddy
• Ready
• Meddy
• Reddy
• Beddy
• Peddy

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Teddy but is shorter.

• Ted
• Teddie
• Teddi

Sibling Names

Sisters: Daisy, Lila, Ava, Lily, Rose, Gracie, Sophia, Mia, Harper.

Brothers: Max, Liam, Jack, William, Owen, James, Henry, Benjamin, George, Noah.