Teddy
TED-ee
Popularity
#3494
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
35,040
Peak Year
#637 in 1949
First Recorded
1890
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Theodore, from the Greek name 'Theodoros', meaning 'gift of God'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Teddy Roosevelt
26th President of the United States.
Teddy Pendergrass
American soul singer.
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