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Tedi
How to Pronounce Tedi
Pronounced TED-ee /ΛtΙdi/Medium
Meaning: Tedi is a girl's spelling of the pet name Teddy, most often a short form of Theodora, from the Greek for 'gift of God'. On a girl it reads as a bright, tomboyish nickname made a full name. The 'gift of God' sense comes from Theodora.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tedi is a feminine, informal spelling of Teddy, the pet form of Theodora, Greek for 'gift of God'. Handing a girl the snappy nickname outright fit the mid-century love of breezy, boyish short names for daughters.
It stayed uncommon, only a handful of girls a year at its high around 1958, though a faint use lingered for decades. It keeps company with Teddi, Toni and Jodi.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Tedi mean?
It's a feminine spelling of Teddy, usually short for Theodora, from the Greek for 'gift of God'.
How do you pronounce Tedi?
It's said TED-ee /ΛtΙdi/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tedi a boy or girl name?
Tedi is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Tedi?
Tedi has always been a rare name in the U.S.