Teddy is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3229 in 2017 with 7 recorded births. This places Teddy in the top 43% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 16 births ranking #1798. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 133.3%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 42,726 girls born was named Teddy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Teddy is a familiar English short form of either Edward or Theodore. That means its inherited meaning depends on which full name lies behind it.
Though often used affectionately as a nickname, Teddy is now also used as a given name in its own right. Its warmth and vintage charm have helped it return to favour.