Gender: Male
Origin: English, Greek
Meaning: Wealthy guardian or God's gift, Gift of God
Pronunciation: ted-ee, ˈtɛdi, T EH D IY
Popularity Rank: #2,839
Diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'. Also can be short for Theodora, meaning 'God's gift'.
The name Teddy is of English, Greek origin and means Wealthy guardian or God's gift, Gift of God, Form of Theodore, Divine Gift, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, God's Gift. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Teddy is commonly found in France, United States of America, South Africa, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ted-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈtɛdi
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T EH D IY
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Teddy is recorded 22,596 times globally, ranking it as the 2,839th most common name worldwide.
Teddy is most prevalent in France, with 8,677 occurrences, making it the 398th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Teddy is found among 1 in every 150 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #398 | 1 : 150 |
| United States of America | #1,208 | 1 : 524 |
| South Africa | #1,158 | 1 : 1,260 |
| United Kingdom | #1,439 | 1 : 742 |
| Italy | #2,548 | 1 : 1,670 |
| Hong Kong | #523 | 1 : 620 |
| Malaysia | #2,591 | 1 : 4,071 |
| Peru | #1,644 | 1 : 1,980 |
| Saudi Arabia | #5,654 | 1 : 6,193 |
| Nigeria | #2,216 | 1 : 2,594 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Teddy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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