What does the name Teddy mean?

The name Teddy means "Divine gift".

What is the origin of the name Teddy?

Teddy is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 262 babies were named Teddy in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Teddy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 262 ↗

All-Time Total: 33,144

Peak Year: 1949

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

Boy names closely related to Teddy

Kenny Kingsley Lucien Antony Elvis Jeremie Chris Guy

Girl names closely related to Teddy

Peggy Sherry Janice Joyce Sharon Judy Kristiana Sheila

Names with similar meaning to Teddy

Ted Tedra Theda Theo Theodora Theodore

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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