Teddy is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14846 in 2012 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 62 births ranking #2779. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.4%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 251,535 girls born was named Teddy. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.