Teddy

Boy's name

Teddy is a diminutive form of the name Theodore, which is of Greek origin meaning "gift of God."

Meaning Divine gift
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 262 Rising
Peak year 1949

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Teddy Roosevelt - 26th US President, conservationist, Nobel Peace Prize winner.
  • Teddy Pendergrass - R&B singer, "Close the Door," "Love T.K.O."
  • Teddy Bridgewater - NFL quarterback, New Orleans Saints.
  • Teddy Sheringham - English soccer player, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Teddy Geiger - Singer-songwriter, "For You I Will."
  • Teddy Atlas - Boxing trainer, ESPN analyst.
  • Teddy Sears - Actor, "The Flash," "Masters of Sex."
  • Teddy Riner - French judoka, multiple Olympic gold medals.
  • Teddy Wilson - Jazz pianist, member of Benny Goodman Trio.
  • Teddy Long - WWE manager, SmackDown General Manager.

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