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Teddie

♀ Girl

Pronounced TED-ee /ˈtɛd.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Teddie pets Theodora/Edith — 'a gift of God'. Sweet, vintage, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningPet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3826 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,081

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519192025

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 pet form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'a gift of God', or of Edith, 'rich/blessed in war' (Old English; routes layered, which we note). A sweet, vintage, cuddly name (with a teddy-bear charm), used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and cuddly.

Did you know? Theodora means 'a gift of God' (Greek) — and Edith 'rich/blessed in war' (English) — Teddie pets either (with a cuddly teddy-bear charm), used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Teddie — routes layered

Variations

TeddyTediTheodora

Nicknames

Ted

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If you like Teddie…

Teddy— a fellow spelling
Theodora— a name it pets
Edie— a kin Edith pet form
Etta— another vintage pet name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teddie mean?

Teddie pets Theodora ('a gift of God') or Edith ('rich/blessed in war'); the routes are layered.

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?

Teddie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Teddie?

Teddie is a rare name in the U.S.

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