Teddy
Meaning
diminutive of Theodore, 'gift of God'
The formal names behind Teddy
Teddy is an established short form of each of these names.
Theodore · Greek origin · gift of God
Edward · Germanic origin · wealthy guardian
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Teddy peaked in the 2020s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
245 people · the #21,979 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 1,000,000 · median age 35
Among people named Teddy living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 1980s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Teddy
People given the name Teddy in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Teddy deep dive
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