Teddy

/ TED-ee /
boyclassicvintagefriendlyretro

“gift of god” — English

#8982024 rank
1949peak year
32,001babies named Teddy since 1880
▲ +117%5-year trend

Teddy popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 194918801920196020002024

What does Teddy mean?

A pet form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God', or of Edward. Famously borne by Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt, which fixed it in American culture.

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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