Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given names Edward or Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.
Teddy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a diminutive of Theodore (Greek: "gift of God") or Edward (Old English: "guardian of prosperity"). As a standalone name, it carries the warm, stuffed-animal charm that has made it beloved for over a century.
The Teddy bear itself was named after President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, forever linking this name with warmth, comfort, and rugged American character. With over 33,000 U.S. births, Teddy has thrived across multiple generations as both a formal name and an irresistible nickname.