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Teddie

♂ Boy

Pronounced TED-ee /ˈtɛd.i/High

Meaning: Teddie is a pet form of Edward (Old English Eadweard, 'wealthy guardian') or Theodore (Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God'). The -ie spelling is the softer of the two and leans toward girls in U.S. use, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm, well-worn pet name: Teddie stands for Edward, 'wealthy guardian,' or Theodore, 'gift of God' (said 'TED-ee'). The -ie spelling leans unisex — we note it.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTeddie is a pet form of Edward (Old English Eadweard, 'wealthy guardian') or Theodore (Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God'). The -ie spelling is the softer of the two and leans toward girls in U.S. use, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13977 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1940
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,451

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194019002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Teddie is a nickname-turned-name for Edward — Old English Eadweard, 'wealthy guardian' — and for Theodore, Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God.' Long used as an affectionate short form on both sides of the Atlantic, the -ie spelling is the softer variant and leans toward girls in U.S. records, which we note (said 'TED-ee').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, friendly, and unisex-leaning.

Did you know? The teddy bear got its name from President Theodore Roosevelt — which is why Teddie carries such an armful of warmth. The -ie ending is the softer spelling and reads unisex in the U.S., a lean we note (said 'TED-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Teddie — Pet form of Edward/Theodore; -ie spelling unisex/girl-leaning

Variations

TeddyTediTed

Nicknames

TedTeds

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If you like Teddie…

Teddy— the standard spelling of the same pet name
Theo— the other root Teddie shortens
Freddie— a like -ie nickname-name
Eddie— a warm cousin from the Edward side

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teddie mean?

Teddie is a pet form of Edward ('wealthy guardian') or Theodore ('gift of God'). The -ie spelling reads unisex, which we note.

How do you pronounce Teddie?

It's said TED-ee /ˈtɛd.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Teddie a boy or girl name?

Here Teddie is used as a boy's name, though the -ie spelling is used for girls too, which we note.

How popular is Teddie?

Teddie is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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