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Teddy

Meaning: from Edward or Theodore · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A pet form of Edward and Theodore. The teddy bear is named after US president Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.

Famous people named Teddy

Teddy Roosevelt (US president)

Nicknames

Ted

Variants & related names

Edward, Theodore, Ted

Teddy name art

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FAQ

What does the name Teddy mean?

Teddy means “from Edward or Theodore”. It comes from English.

Is Teddy a popular name?

Teddy is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Teddy?

Ted.

What are other forms of Teddy?

Edward, Theodore, Ted.

Similar names

Kingston · Chase · River · Tyler · Cole · Braxton

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.