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This name can also be used as a Feminine name, making this name Unisex. In the Netherlands, it's surprisingly used as a Feminine name.
https://forebears.io/forenames/teddyIn the case of actress Teddy Altman, it's a diminutive of Theodora, which is her real birth name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_AltmanIt's also very popular as a Masculine name in Ethiopia and Eritrea—as a diminutive of Tewodros.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/tewodros
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Afro
https://www.google.com/search?q=teddy+kahsay
https://www.google.com/search?q=teddy+afro
Everyone says it reminds them of the Teddy bear, but when I hear it it reminds me of Teddy Roosevelt, who was probably the most badass president ever. I love this name, sounds very strong and classy as a nickname to a name like Theodore.
Also French: https://meilleursprenoms.com/popularite-prenom/TeddyAlso Dutch, chiefly used as a feminine name: https://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nvb/naam/is/Teddy
I absolutely hate it! Immensely unattractive.
I love Teddy so so much. I’ve wanted to name a boy this since I was about…6?! I’d probably use Theodore or Edward or something as a full name, but I do like it as a stand-alone. Just Teddy might seem silly, but there are lots now, and in a decade or two when I have kids it’ll be normal. Whichever way, I’ll have a Teddy. I just love it.
nah, this will only stay as a toy bear name, so if you are naming your child this, your child will be made fun of this name so don't
I really like the name Teddy, sounds so calming and sweet!
I think that Teddy can be a girl's nickname for Theodora, a feminine version of Theodore. It's a great name, or nickname, and if it's used on the right person, it'll grow to be a great name for them.
I think Teddy is a super cute nickname for a teen or young adult, it's attractive and gentle, but can also be casual and fun. Super handsome nickname, especially for people named Theo or Theodore.
This is so sweet as a nickname for Theodore or Edward while he is still younger.But it is completely ridiculous as a full name. Can you imagine having to introduce yourself as Teddy as a 35 year old guy during a business meeting?
Teddy Duncan, played by Bridgit Mendler, is one of the main characters on the Disney show Good Luck Charlie.
I don't even think this would make a nice nickname.
Why would anyone name their child after a doll?
Aww, cute! Teddy Bear.
Teddy Bear's Picnic?
Reminds me of an adorable Teddy bear, but this name is immature.
Very noice.
How is this a diminutive of Edward?
@nylonpanda and anyone else besides wondering how we got from edward to Teddy:Hundreds of years ago in England, some said "mine", while other people said "my\". When these two forms were brought together, a woman with a son called Edward might call her son "ed", or "mine ed" - which sounds a lot like "my ned\". Her daughter Abigail she might call "Abby", or "mine Abby" - but Nabby has since fallen into disuse. Some time later, there was a vogue for substituting the first letter of forenames, so Margaret became Meg, became Peg, became Peggy. Ned became Ted, became Teddy. More in surprising nicknames: "Hank" is originally from John, and "Polly" from Mary!
Very cute nickname for Theodore, and has a pretty solid association with Roosevelt.
I like Teddy.Despite being a nickname it works well as first name. Far better than Ben, Sam, Nick, Chris or other popular ones. My links are Teddy Bear & Roosevelt. It is also a Harry Potter minor character from the Next Generation. I actually like these links.
This is a cute name, but it’s a stereotypical name for Teddy bears in my opinion!:j.
Teddy Flood is a character in the HBO TV series "Westworld". He is a gunslinger who is looking for Dolores in order to restart their relationship.
So cute! I would consider it for both a future son or a future daughter. It works on a little kid but it also can work on an adult as well. I love it!
My cousin is pregnant, and though she's planning on naming her son Theodore fully, she's already calling him Teddy and is planning on making that his nickname. I think it is so precious! I love it!
The name Teddy was given to 91 boys born in the US in 2015.
It's a cute nickname for a young child, but it should be kept at that: a nickname. It would sound stupid for a teenager or adult.
Teddy Ruxpin was a children's talking bear toy.
Aww, Teddy is an adorable name! Xoxo :3.
Leonardo DiCaprio played a man named Teddy in the movie Shudder Island.
I know someone who uses this as a nickname for Theadora.
Sela Ward played the second oldest sister on the NBC hit drama Sisters and her character's name was Teddy.
Teddy bear, Teddy bear
Turn around
Teddy bear, Teddy bear
Touch the ground
Teddy bear, Teddy bear
Show your shoe
Teddy bear, Teddy bear
That will do.
The older sister on the famous TV show, “Good Luck Charlie” on Disney Channel is named Teddy.
To the whole "Good Luck, Charlie" thing, I'm thinking her name is Theodora. Teddy is a cute nickname for a girl, too.
This is an adorable nickname for a boy or man of any age.
Teddy is absolutely the CUTEST nickname anybody could ever have! I love this name, but a) only on boys, and b) as a nickname (particularly for the name Theodore). This nickname is so cute, it even made the very evil character Theodore (Teddy) "T-Bag" Bagwell on the show Prison Break a little more likeable!
In "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott, Jo March calls Theodore Laurence "Teddy" although everyone else calls him "Laurie".
I love teddy bears, but Teddy is too cutesy as a given name. It's better off as a nickname. Now I'm even seeing people spell it Teddie and give it to girls, like with Lily Allen's half-sister. It sounds cutesier and rather infantile on a girl.
A nickname for a little boy, and an old-fashioned one at that. Then there's the Teddy bear association.
Spoiler warning for those who haven't read the final Harry Potter book: Teddy Remus Lupin is the son of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks in the Harry Potter series.
A famous rock singer, Teddy Geiger, who sings "For You I Will (Confidence)", "Underage Thinking", and a version of "You'll Be In My Heart" on the Disney Mania 4 soundtrack. Teddy is his name, NOT a pet form of any other name.
Actually, Teddy Geiger's full name seems to be John Theodore "Teddy" Geiger II.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Geiger.
Teddy Sheringham is a Premiership footballer who has played for many clubs, most notably Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham.
Also a short form of Edmund.
Teddy Kent was one of Emily's childhood friends in L.M. Montgomery's Emily trilogy.
"Teddy" reminds me of "teddy bear", but also reminds me of "teddy boy".
The meaning of this name "gift of God" seems so fitting. I had dog named Teddy, and that dog was one the best friends I ever had.
This was Corey Feldman's character's name in "Stand By Me."
The American President Theodore Roosevelt was commonly called Teddy. The Teddy Bear was named for him.

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