Teddy is an English baby boy’s name that means either “gift of God” or “rich guard”. Teddy was originally a midcentury diminutive for the names Theodore and Edward.
Meaning of the name Teddy:
English: rich guard, gift of God
Origin of the name Teddy:
Teddy is an English boy’s name that is the diminutive of either Theodore (meaning “gift of God”) or Edward (meaning “rich guard). Rarely, Teddy is a diminutive of feminine Theodora.
Symbolism of the name Teddy:
Teddy is impossible to separate from the image of the teddy bear. The teddy bear, named for American president Theodore Roosevelt, is an almost omnipresent symbol of childhood.
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Style of the name Teddy:
traditional
Gender of the name Teddy:
Teddy is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Teddy:
TEHD-ee
Number of syllables in the name Teddy:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Teddy:
Teddy evokes feelings of hard work and youthful energy.
Alternative spellings for the name Teddy:
Teddie, Tedy
Nicknames for the name Teddy:
- Ted
- Eddy
Popularity of the name Teddy:
According to the Social Security Administration, Teddy is a popular baby boy’s name that was in the top 1000 names from 1900 to 1996. Teddy peaked at #239 in 1933.
Related names for the name Teddy:
Great middle names for the name Teddy and their meanings:
- Kit (bearing Christ, young fox)
- Hugo (mind, intellect)
- Otis (wealthy)
- Casper (bringer of treasure)
- Charles (estate ruler)
- Nicholas (people of victory)
- Luke (from Lucania)
- Isaac (laughter)
- Micah (who is like the Lord)
- Jude (praised)
Famous people with the name Teddy:
- Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (30th President of the United States)
- Teddy Dunn (American actor)
- Teddy Pendergrass (American R&B singer)
- Teddy Wilson (American pianist)
- Teddy Edwards (American jazz musician)
Teddy in popular culture:
- Edward “Teddy” Remus Lupin (literature, Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling)
- Teddy Grant (television, “Scandal”)
- Teddy Falls (television, “Fringe”)
- Teddy Craft (film, “Tusk”)
- Teddy Sanders (film, “The Martian”)